Visit artists working in their studios, and attend concerts, coffee houses and special events. In the winter, there is plenty of snow for skiing, snowmobiling and photography. Make our 1930's heritage hotel your home base for exploring galleries, Berkerville, Bowron Park, and four-season trails. Claire Kujundzic and Bill Horne have transformed this 1930's Catholic Church into a working studio with their original paintings, sculpture, handmade prints, gift items, and wearable art. Sit in a comfortable pew by the fire and enjoy a cappuccino, music and the high ceilings.
Pottery features raku pieces, functional stoneware and earthenware pottery.
In the mid seventies the Central Interior Arts Panel agreed to sponsor an art school in Wells. The first one week session of classes was held in 1977. Following the first few successful ventures, a non-profit society was set up dedicated to running the school, known as the Island Mountain School of Arts. One of northern B.C.'s best-known artists, Marie is found in her gallery in the old St. George's church building in the summer months.