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Alana Rae

Hey! I’m Alana Rae (AKA Lala Tattoos) and I’m the owner of Against the Grain. I have worked in the tattoo industry since 2003 starting in Calgary out of high school as receptionist for some of the most top caliber artists in the trade. Taking a break to attend the Art Institute of Vancouver in my early 20s and then sell my work for a living. I moved home to Moose Jaw Saskatchewan at 25 to be closer to my grandma. I then finished an apprenticeship under Chet Spriggs of Bloodline Tattoo Co. where I continued to work between 2010-2020. 
 
     I’ve grown to appreciate where I’m from and want to build on the downtown core and what makes Moose Jaw special.This store has been my brain child for about 5 years and what better time than now to make reasons to be excited! wanted to open a store showcasing my parents woodwork, as well as, other local artisans. The pandemic pushed me to grab opportunities that I never thought possible and only dreamed about.

Our Mission

To create an inclusive art gallery/marketplace for local makers to have their work more accessible. It is important at Against the Grain to support P.O.C artists, as well as, all marginalized artists locally. Bringing together artists of all mediums while achieving the ultimate goal of selling their work. Connecting the creators with the art appreciators. Adding to our downtown core aesthetic with fresh new excitement in these crazy times, all while shopping locally.

Awards

Best in Moose Jaw Winner for Best Tattoo Shop

Local Artists

We offer a kind, professional network for artists. Inclusive support within the community, making art approachable but valued greatly. Making art with purpose while repurposing unused items into upcycled art.

Harvey & Glenda Klassen – “Harlen Woodcraft”

James Ring – “Replated”

Kali Edwards – “The Witching Hour”

Kimberly Lewis – “Seven Stones”

Dennis Daniels – “Copper Den Stone Jewelry”

 

 

Melissa Lorence – “Emdee Elle Designs”

Janice Scheide – “Precious Light Alchemy”

Shalene Keepness – “Mom & Me”

Thorsten Henry – “Carvings by Thorsten”

Glenda Tkalac – “Creative concrete”

Colleen Ferguson- ” Be Kind Creations”

 

 

 

Doll Dax – “Ink by Dax”

Kaitlyn Erz – “Katie Kat”

Mariah Hansen – “Paintings”

Taimi Brooks & Jolene Clants – “Creative wanderings”

Jacklyn Riendeau – “Jack & Beam Books”

 

Paintings

Jason Gillard

 

The Witching Hour

Kali Edwards

 

Precious Light Alchemy

Janice Scheide

 

Harlen Woodcraft – Harvey & Glenda Klassen

Harvey is originally from Saskatoon, Glenda from Moose Jaw. Back in 1982 Glenda took a woodworking course that turned into a business in small town Saskatchewan. Harvey has been working with wood and doing renovations for years.

After a few years in Alberta we came back to Caron, Saskatchewan where our workshop is today.

We love using exotic, live edge wood to create our unique pieces. We use reclaimed wood so the availability of exotic wood is more difficult to find today. Barn wood, teak roots, cedar, maple, larch, pine, even diamond willow are favourites. Every piece is ONE of a kind! Mankind today tends to strip individuality in exchange for mass production. Our philosophy is to change that. All our pieces are unique baring the soul of the wood, after all wood provides us with the air we breath and the shelter we live in!

We have been selling our products through trade shows, craft shows, and markets which is not feasible now due to the pandemic. Showcasing our products with Alana (our daughter) at Against the Grain Artisan Gallery & Tattoo is an exciting new venture for us!

Paintings by Jason Gillard

Jason Gillard is a local artist who paints mostly using modelling paste, newsprint & acrylics. Hes a self-taught artist from a creative & artistic family, who only picked up a brush after the age of 40! He finds painting to be a form of therapy, as well as, fun. Jason  takes joy in creating art for the everyday person & keeps his paintings priced extremely reasonable, as they generally are large!
The greatest compliment for him is when someone’s proud to hang his paintings on their wall. We hope you enjoy his Art as much as we do & as much as he enjoyed creating them!

The Witching Hour – Kali Edwards

Say hello to our new artist The Witching Hour. These products are created by our very own team Member Kali! 

Kali creates a little bit of everything, from bath and body products, to prints and hand made paper. Come on down and see what they have to offer! 

Precious Light Alchemy – Janice Scheide

All products are vegan certified and made by an Advanced Reiki Practitoner.

The creation of Preious Light Alchemy started with a journey to self-love and all creations are made to assist you with your own self-loving journey. Precious Light follows the cycle of the moon and works with mother earth. The products help you access a higher energetic vibration so you may embody your disers effortlessy.

Bathbombs contain : Vegan certified essential oils/fragrant oils, citric acid (made from beets & carrots ) baking soda, epsom salt, olive oil, as well as coconut oil.

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Hours

Monday - Friday: 11:30am.–6pm.

Saturday: 11:30am.–6pm.

Sunday: Closed

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