Oh hello! I'm Brin Steeves, the artist behind Oil & Birch Ceramics.
I'm an advocate and previous social worker. I spent 8 years serving and growing in Edmonton's inner city, working closely with Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+ and youth communities. I spent a couple years as an outreach social worker and a couple running a visual art studio, offering therapeutic art programming for young people experiencing homelessness, crisis, addiction, mental health struggles, systemic oppression, etc. When possible, I use my art as a way to express my values, encourage others to celebrate themselves & continue giving back to the community and outreach teams that I believe in.
As of October 2025 I am no longer a full-time artist and business person! Moving forward in 2026 I will be scaling back my production and opportunities to buy. You can expect to see me at a couple in-person markets per year, posting story sales here and there, and continuing to accept customs twice a year. My website will stay active, but there may be longer delays fulfilling orders and replying to emails. Instead of being focused on vending full-time, I will be exploring fun projects I've put on the backburner and creating when it feels right. Thank you for your continued support over the past 6 years! Looking forward to the next chapter.
Thanks for being here!