Leanne Norgard is our beloved potter, handcrafting each bowl and cup on her wheel and using her own made glazes, handcarving intricate designs into some of the pieces we use here at the Mateada. Formerly a geologist, Leanne gets a lot of her inspiration from the sacred geometry and beauty in nature, making incredible pottery sculptures of diatoms and seed pods.

http://www.lnorgardceramics.com

Luke Hart-Weller has been a long time lover of wood and trees and the natural world. He has a gift and making woodworking pieces feel living, working with the beautiful natural elements and curves found in the wood he works with. He designed and created our beautiful tables and chairs at the Mateada, co creating with renowned local metal worker Steve Forbes. 

https://copperwoodgallery.com

Steve Forbes handcrafted each table and chair base at the Mateada, as well as our stunning menu holders. Visiting his studio was quite the experience! Hammering the molten metal on the anvil, Steve showed us how much intension, artistry and hard work goes into each piece.

Mikaela Morgan is the embodiment of beauty through art; the way she moves through the world and inspires others to create and be playful is a joy to experience. Reflecting her artistic Salt Spring Island upbringing, her paintings are whimsical and dreamy, often featuring local forests, oceans, creatures, skulls, crystals and magic. She has beautifully designed and handpainted all our signs for the Mateada, and has live painted at Mateada music events.

Robert Moss is an artist in every way. He sees the world in shapes and colour, and immerses himself into the spirit of a space he creates. Working with David Karr, he researched Guayaki and Yerba Mate to get a feel for the spirit of the plant and the company. With his unique designs, he collaborated with lead builder Mike Nelson to bring the vision of the Mateada to life. Together with a team of skilled local craftspeople, the Mateada was born.