About us

our story

Our Story

The Original Craft Night was born out of a passion for crafting and a desire to create a fun and social environment for adults to connect and create. We left our careers in nursing and started selling crafts at fairs and eventually expanding into hosting monthly crafting events at local pubs and restaurants.

At our events, participants can enjoy a personalized, creative experience while socializing with friends and family, and making new connections. Our Creative Facilitators guide our attendees through easy-to-complete art projects for a night of fun with friends or family.

Join our community of crafters, support local, and have a blast while creating lasting memories. Come see why we're excited about the future of crafting and the joy it brings to everyone involved!

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Meet the Team!

Jill

Creative Facilitator

Hi I'm Jill and I'm originally from Kamloops, but I've lived in Victoria for the last 28 years. I work for a clinical research organization, in which I've been in the industry for almost 25 years. On the side I enjoy arts and crafting and diy projects! I love having the social outlet that the Original Craft Night brings, while also being able to do something I love. I really enjoy seeing all the happy faces and joy that art brings!

Taylor

Creative Facilitator

Hi my name is Taylor! I work full time as a Senior Financial Advisor at a credit union, and have a photography business! I enjoy working for The Original Craft Night as it’s a fun social environment, it also give me the ability to do something less stressful than my day job and make a bit of extra cash!

Jeanni

Creative Facilitator

I have a shirt that says “So many crafts, so little time” that's a great explanation of who I am. I’ve always enjoyed doing different crafts. My specialty at the moment is crocheting dishcloths and hand towel toppers, creating cards. I’ve been playing with my Cricut and heat press creating shirts for family and other smaller projects. I’ve also dabbled in jewelry making bracelets and necklaces and macramé tree ornaments. Needless to say, I enjoy crafting. Outside of crafting I enjoy gardening on my deck in my plant pots and exploring the beach or the local trails with my husband.

Amy

Creative Facilitator

Hi! I am Amy. I grew up on Vancouver island and just love it here! I have attended many social paint and craft events as a customer, and now I feel the need to help bring this joy to others. I ran a women’s group for six months, helping others avoid isolation and promoting better brain health. Phemie and Vicki are great people, and they sparked my interest in joining TOCN. They are respectful and cheerful, and I want to help create that same atmosphere in the world, one craft at a time. I live for sunrises and sunsets. Anything adventurous and silly, I’m in! I also enjoy camping, fishing, jeeping, boating, kayaking, and spending time with my family. I work at schools and am transitioning careers from clerical to education assistant. I am attending university and I'm excited to learn how to help our neurodiverse youth navigate school and life. I aim to make their day better by being there beside them.

Ashmeeta

Licensee

Hi my name is Ashmeeta and I am from Surrey. I work full time in health care. I have always had the interest in arts and crafts. Working with the original craft night has given me the opportunity to pursue my creativity, connect and socialize with the people around in my community.

Krissie

Creative Facilitator

Hi my name is Krissie, my husband and I are originally from Victoria, but lived in Kamloops for the past 30 years. We just recently moved back to the Island in Bowser. I am recently retired from Ministry of Forests as a First Nations Consultation Coordinator. I have always enjoyed doing crafts to give away, and have attended pub nights, as well as taught some crafts for groups. Only Vicki and Phemie would think to dominate the world with crafts, so I have joined TOCN to help conquer my little area. Looking forward to sharing all the fun crafts in my little corner. And hoping it gets me out of the house in this new phase of my life.