🎉 Celebrate Artist Sabrina Bejba: Discover Her Jewelry and Cyanotype Workshops
A talented jeweler and art facilitator, Sabrina Bejba brings creativity, community, and sustainability together in everything she does. Based in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal) and of Ukrainian and Italian descent, Sabrina transforms everyday objects into meaningful art. Discover why we’re proud to celebrate artist Sabrina Bejba and her inspiring work!
💎 Handmade Jewelry and a Passion for Community
Her handmade jewelry series—crafted from repurposed spray caps and sterling silver—is a vibrant celebration of the murals, artists, and friendships she’s built through her work at Montreal’s street art and graffiti festivals.
When she’s not creating one-of-a-kind jewelry, Sabrina travels across Quebec leading cyanotype printmaking workshops. She also inspires students to see art in new and unexpected ways. Her passion for community connection and creative reuse shines through in every piece she makes—and every class she teaches.
Fun fact: You’ll often find her thrifting for her next burst of inspiration!
🎨 Artist Interview: Get to Know Sabrina Bejba
YES: When did you start your artistic journey and what were some of your goals when you started?
Sabrina: After my first semester of CEGEP in Pure and Applied Sciences, I realized I needed to switch gears and pursue a path that honoured more of my passions. For a while I had been ignoring my need for art in pursuit of more narrowed views of what a “successful” career looked like. I took the leap and switched out of the Science program into Creative Arts and have never looked back. I love to connect with people and I wanted to pursue a career that would give me opportunities to connect with people through art.
YES: What stage are you at now? What have been your greatest achievements?
Sabrina: I continued my studies in Art Education at Concordia and now I am a teaching artist that travels to different schools offering art workshops in cyanotype printing through the Artist Inspire Program. I have also designed and handcrafted a line of jewelry made of repurposed spray caps that I collect from various street artists and art festivals. Connecting with the art community has always been where I feel most recharged and find the most meaning in my work. My greatest achievement has been being able to weave that community connection into every project I approach whether it be facilitating, creating cyanotype prints or creating jewelry.
YES: What were/are your biggest struggles?
Sabrina: Transitioning from being a full time teacher to an artist that relies on short term contract work was a huge leap for me. I was used to having a set salary and a daily schedule that was made for me. Now I need to reach out to folks and constantly put myself out there. It takes a lot of belief in yourself and a lot of determination. I encourage anyone who is considering making a big shift like this to reach out to the artist community for support and guidance. It’s really worth it and much more doable if you don’t do it alone.
YES: What was the problem you were experiencing before you came into YES?
Sabrina: I was wanting to sell my jewelry but felt very new to the entrepreneurship world. I was also struggling with simple things like owning my artist identity and not feeling like an imposter in creative spaces. I was also great at coming up with ideas for projects but keeping myself accountable to pursue my long term goals has been sticky for me.
YES: What did you find as a result of using our services? What was the best thing about it?
Sabrina: The best thing is my regular meetings with amazing Artist Coach Stacey Lavender. She helps me stay accountable with my goals and celebrates my wins so I can continue building my confidence as an artist. She supported me in participating in YES’s “What the Pop Market” and it was a HUGE learning opportunity for me. I was able to experience selling my art in person in a supportive environment that celebrated and encouraged me as an emerging artist. Now I apply to markets with excitement and an understanding of the preparation involved.
YES: How do you feel about the service you have received from YES?
Sabrina: Honestly, just really grateful. I find the services really accessible and affordable. I’m really happy I found them at such a pivotal moment in my career.
YES: Do you have any other thoughts you would like to share?
Sabrina: One of my dreams has been to sell my art at the Mural Festival in Montreal since that’s where my idea for creating jewelry using spray caps started. This summer it is coming true! I invite you to come check out my tent on St-Laurent June 5-8 and June 12-15. Come say hi! I’d love to connect with you and hear your story.
To find out more about Sabrina, click here.
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