Archive: April 2026

Our Pop-Up artist for the end of April and May is Suzanne Basnett! Each month the SHS features different artists. Come by to view this amazing work.
A portion of all sales supports the work of the Steveston Historical Society.

Suzanne has been working with clay since 2012 when she took her first wheel throwing class. Two years later she set up a home studio in a shed in her backyard in historic Steveston.

Her pots are primarily thrown on the wheel, but recently she has been exploring slab building and coiling and combining these processes. She’s also been exploring creating more sculptural work and is excited to see where this leads.

Striving to make pots both functional and beautiful to be used and enjoyed every day. Suzanne is a member of and very active with Fraser Valley Potters Guild and Potters Guild of BC.

The Village Pottery
@thevillagepots

Join us for our first Fundraiser and Silent Auction in support of our Legacy Mural Project honouring our 50th Anniversary!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
6:00pm
STEVESTON BUILT

Tickets – $40 (includes a burger, salad, fries and one beer/wine)

Tickets available at the Steveston Museum and Post Office (cash only)
or reserve via email at info@historicsteveston.ca

Help us celebrate our community’s story! In 2026, Steveston Historical Society proudly marks 50 years of preserving and sharing the stories that define our community.

Fifty years ago, a few Steveston residents decided the village’s history was worth keeping. On Sunday, July 26, we’re marking that milestone the way it should be marked: outdoors, together, with the whole community. Many of the Society’s founders and earliest volunteers will be there as our guests of honour.

Come for the afternoon — Japanese taiko drumming, Chinese calligraphy, gyotaku (traditional fish printing) and fry bread demonstrations, live music, children’s activities, short heritage walking performances by local student actors, exhibits from community partners, and, of course, anniversary cake. Muralist Mark Anderson will also be on hand to talk about the commemorative mural in the works for the museum.

It’s free, and all are welcome.

12:00 pm — Park opens; vendors, exhibits and demonstrations get underway
12:15 pm — Taiko drummers call the community into the park
1:00 pm — Mayor Malcolm Brodie officially opens the celebration, followed by the cutting of the anniversary cake
Through the afternoon — Live music, demonstrations, activities and exhibits until 5:00 pm
5:00 pm — Wraps up

> Donate to our fundraising efforts through the Canada Helps website