artists  &  artisans  showcase

THE ART OF BERNIE BROWN
Bernie is an award winning Alberta pencil artist.  His work depicting ranch, rodeo and farm life preserves our prairie heritage through his beautiful mixed medium works of art. Bernie and his wife Margie grew up in Saskatchewan and now reside on their ranch in the Okotoks area. We encourage you to check out Bernie's outstanding work.   VISIT BERNIE
Bernie Brown Art Canada
"Boot Camp"
Bernie Brown Art
"A day to remember."
Becky Scovill Becky Scovill
THE CREATIONS OF BECKY SCOVILL
Becky's business is Prairie Rose Custom Leather & Beadwork of Turner Valley AB. Her custom pieces combine leather and beadwork to produce uniquely stunning results. Becky's work was selected and featured in Canadian Cowboy Magazine, Western Horse Review Magazine, and The Calgary Stampede. Becky has a background as a competitive rider and understands functionality of her pieces in addition to their outstanding aesthetics. Learn more about Becky's work by going here:  FACEBOOK
Saddle maker, canadian heritage guild photographySteve Mason
STEVE MASON SADDLERY is based in High River AB. Steve's great grandfather started his harness and saddle making  business in 1902, and the tradition of excellence carries on. Steve builds custom saddles and gear for serious cowboys and over twenty years has learned from the best including mentors south of the border. Steve is known for his expert care and attention to detail using the best materials and trees available. 
For further information, contact Steve at stevemasonsaddles@gmail.com



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​Gregory S. Ingram is a Calgary based wood carving specialist working to keep history alive. His works focus on Canadian historical figures and events pertaining to the Canadian fur trade era.  Gregory is a student of the North American fur trade and has spent years researching journals, books, and historic records dating back over 100 years. 
Gregory does valued interpretations in the Hudson Bay Company fort at Heritage Park. For further information contact Gregory at ingramgs@shaw.ca. 


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Charles Shifflett is a certified luthier custom building and repairing guitars from his shop in High River Alberta. Charles uses his experience and skills to repair all sorts of fretted instruments including Classical and Flamenco guitars, banjos, mandolins, resophonic guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars and basses. Repairs are careful and respect the origins and special needs of each instrument. Mr. Shifflett’s goal with fretwork and set up is to maximize the sound and playability of each instrument while taking into consideration the physical needs of the player. To learn more about Charles and his outstanding work, visit Shifflett Guitars.