Barking Dog Studio
We are proud to offer the unique one-of-a-kind works of over 65 talented artists, mostly from the south Vancouver Island area, and from the BC mainland. Come and visit the ever-changing collection from colourful to whimsical.
We also provide DIY painting workshops – learn how easy it is to re-finish your old and loved piece of furniture.
Watch for updates or call for workshop dates and special events.
What We Do
Here at Barking Dog Studios, we represent the works of 65+ local artisans. We custom re-finish furniture with chalk style paint & our creativity, and we retail chalk style paint products & materials. Re-Loving or Re-Purpose! We can re-finish your old but favorite piece of furniture, & if some repairs are needed – no problem – we’ll repair it first. Bring the piece in, or a photo, & we’ll talk about the solution.
Featured Artists
Urchin Bags
Urchin Bags is the innovative and eco-conscious company created by Vancouver Island designer Clare MacKinnon.
Clare’s love of bicycles, nature and recycling comes together in her funky and functional accessory line designed for everyday use. She utilizes locally recycled seat belts, bike inner tubes, as well as off-cut vinyl, and airbags to create her durable products which includes: wallets and bags, coin purses, wash bags, pencil cases, messenger bags, bike accessories, key chains and more.
Each item is unique, earth friendly and feature pops of colour, pattern and a high quality, trustworthy design. Urchin bag products leave you feeling satisfied that you’ve made a quality purchase and helped to keep materials out of the landfill!
Clare MacKinnon
Ph: (250) 709-8822
Livin the Dream Farm
Living the Dream is a working farm in Shirley so they do sell veggie boxes weekly at the farm and during the warmer months at the local markets. If people want to order fresh from the website they can. We sell the tea, body products and magnesium spray/cream. The magnesium cream is sourced from oldest untouched magnesium field in the world. We also sell the sleep pillows, beard balm and salves.
Republic of Vancouver Island
Our home is the second largest Pacific Island east of New Zealand and boasts the warmest climate Canada has to offer. Backdropped by the majestic coastal mountains of British Columbia to the east and the rugged coast line of the North Pacific to the West. It is truly one of the most spectacular places in the world. Living amongst the abundance of wild life and nature, we wanted to develop an apparel company that encompasses all the aspects of life on the island and what it means to those who live and visit here. Our designs reflect the uniqueness of Vancouver Island, and tell the story of living and visiting this beautiful West Coast Canadian Island.
Galleries of Current & Past Treasures
Antique Furniture Too!
Events
Driftwood Fish Workshop
June 15th 7-9 pm and Sunday the 16th 1-3 pm
Cost is $120 includes all supplies and some refreshments.
Barking Dog Studio
Our little shop on the corner first opened in Sooke BC on March 17, 2014. We represent the works of over 65+ Artists and are the proud retailers of FAT Paint, a chalk style paint.
We are the north end of Heritage Row, a small street-side mall (8 unique stores) right in the heart of Sooke.
Interested in Signing Up for an Event or Workshop?
We will send you updates on new work added from our list of amazing local artisans, or sign up for one our our Artists Events or Workshops.
Are you an Artisan?
Come Sell With Us!
Address
2054 Otter Point Rd., Sooke BC
Phone
Shop Hours
Monday thru Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday – closed