Visit the 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.
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?
Visit the Torch Conservation Center 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!