L'empreinte Blog Nos artisan.e.s

Marjorie Mikliechuk - Ceramist
Our Artisan of the Month for August 2021 How long have you been a member of L'Empreinte coopérative in Montreal? I became a member in February 2020. How would you describe your work as an artisan? I make functional ceramic...
Marie-Christine Lété - ceramist
Our artisan of the month for May 2021 Marie-Christine Lété in her workshop How long have you been a member of L'Empreinte cooperative in Montreal? I became a member in 1993. I was first an employee, in 1991. l'Empreinte became...
Sonya St-Gelais - Felter maker
Our April 2021 Artisan of the Month How long have you been a member of L'Empreinte coopérative? I have been a member of L'Empreinte coopérative since July 2013 How would you describe your work as an artisan? I am a...
L'Empreinte coopérative is the showcase for fine crafts in Quebec.
L'Empreinte coopérative Montréal is an institution in Quebec in the field of professional crafts thanks to its history, the passion of its artisans and its timeless boutique. With a mission to promote and democratize Quebec's fine crafts by showcasing the...
Sylvie Lupien - Jeweller and photographer
Sylvie Lupien - in her workshop How long have you been a member of L'empreinte Coopérative ? I have been a member of the cooperative since 1987, so I have been a member for over 34 years. How would you...
Karina Guevin - Glass artist
Karina Guévin - Flame-blown and shaped glass. How long have you been a member of the cooperative? I joined the cooperative in 2017. How would you describe your work? I am a glassblower, I blow and shape glass with a...
Richard Hajj - Jeweller
How long have you been a member of the coop? I became a member of the coop in spring 2007, so next spring,  it will be 14 years. Shop this look How would you describe your work? I make necklaces,...
Bronek Kochanski - TIB Design - Textile and jewellery craftsmen
How long have you been a member of the cooperative? To start with, I entered 130 rue St. Paul on a snowy day in November 1978, asking if I could sell my crafts. This address was the first location of...
Lidia Raymond, jeweler: minimalist jewels with a social impact
How long have you been a member of the co-op? Since January 2014 How would you describe your work? I love creating minimalist, meaningful and delicate jewellery in sterling silver. It's my way of helping women feel radiant and invincible...
Isabelle Kapsaskis: jeweler inspired by nature
How long have you been a member of the co-op? I have been a member since May 2019. How would you describe your work? I feel blessed to have been in this business for ten years. To be able to...
Christiane Charpentier, Glass Artist
How long have you been a member of the co-op? Since March 2014. How would you describe your work? It's the most beautiful medium in the world. I have been working with hot glass, blown glass, shaped glass and cast...
Elfenn Manrot, illustrator
How long have you been a member of the co-op? I joined the Cooperative Footprint in July 2016. How would you describe your work? I create illustrations mainly from photographs and using software such as Photoshop. I "cut" them, assemble...
Emmanuel Péluchon, woodsman
How long have you been a member of the co-op? I have been a member of the L'empreinte for 7 years already.... Amazing how time flies in good company! Shop hereHow would you describe your work? Along with my cabinet...