Visit the Artisan Market

view of storefront and signage of Artisan Market

Torch Conservation Center Artisan Market
(Formerly the TRUE BLUE Gallery)
9046 Helena Road
Downtown Alden, MI

Summer Hours

Tues-Sat 11:00-5:00
Sunday 12:00 – 3:00

Where Creativity Meets Conservation.

Featuring watershed-inspired art and tips on how to CARE FOR TORCH.

The artisans donate a portion of the proceeds to our conservation programs.

logo - artisan market

Art For the Sake of the Lake

Our artists celebrate Torch Lake’s heritage. Our beautiful surroundings inspire pottery, paintings, woodenware and jewelry.

Find art for your home: vases, plates, bowls and lamps. We have gifts and cards for all occasions.

Torch Conservation Center

Do you have a question about Torch Lake? Do you have a story to tell about Torch Lake? Do you want to find out how you can care for Torch Lake?

Our displays and free materials show you how easy it is to make water-friendly choices.

2025 Featured Artists

*new to the Artisan Market in 2025

Paintings

Shawn Allen
Patty Clark
Paula Cordes
Christie Dreese
Megan Huntington
Wendy McWhorter
Sherry Westenbroek
Heidi Tonn Cooper *
Sue Malone *
Mary Ann Verderbar *

Prints

Paula Cordes
Christie Dreese
Sherry Westenbroek
Mary Ann Verderbar *
Sara Sturtevant *
Ann Richards *

Cards

Kathy Amerman
Patty Clark
Paula Cordes
Christie Dreese
Mary Guntzviller
Mary Haley
Samantha Hall
Dani Knoph-Davis
Lisa Lirones
Sherry Westenbroek
Sara Sturtevant *
Caitlin Marsh *

Fiber Art

Kathy Amerman
Patty Clark
Mary Haley
Janet Larner *

Jewelry

Kathy Amerman
Jenn Wright
Robin Gransow *
Elizabeth Wilson *

Mixed Media

Mary Guntzviller
Mark Forton *

Photography

Steve Jessmore
Lisa Lirones

Glasswork

Camille Hamilton
Jenn Wright

Pottery

Lisa Hebb
Debbie Northup
Barb Van Pelt
Ann Richards * 

Woodworking

Karen Barden *
Wayne Lancaster *
Gillian Von Seeger *

Wood Ornaments / Carving

Samantha Hall
Wayne Lancaster *

Framed Stone Art

Kim Tuggle

Paper Art (Cards/Journals)

Caitlin Marsh *

Resin

Mary Guntzviller

Metal Art

Sara Potter *

Ceramic Art

Elizabeth Wilson *

Nantucket Basketweaving

Jane Theobald

We are grateful for our artists as a portion of the proceeds of each piece of their artwork funds Torch Conservation Center programs.

VOLUNTEER

Do you want to help Torch Lake?

Have a few hours to spare? Help staff the Artisan Market from Tuesday- Saturday.

Do you like working with others? Help with mailings and other small projects.

Interested in volunteering?

Contact@conservetorch.org

Visit the Torch Conservation Center Artisan Market

sign out front of Artisan Market

Summer Hours

Tues-Sat 11:00 - 5:00
Sunday 12:00 - 3:00

9046 Helena Road
Downtown Alden, MI

Don't just wish that Torch Lake will stay blue.
Choose a water-friendly lifestyle - make a difference!