Book this one day workshop with Trisha at the Gabriola Island of the Arts Festival Exposed bindings are one of the most versatile structures for books. By learning just the basic stitching pattern, a whole world of possibilities opens for... Read More
Instructor: Donna Klazek Participants will learn and apply some basic bead-making and sculptural techniques and the skills needed to create several Christmas-themed items. These can be used for a holiday necklace, bracelets and earrings, or brooches, pencil toppers, or delightful... Read More
Instructor: Joan Carrigan We will begin with a hands-on discussion of the gathering and preparation of barks. Then we will make a basket using a selection of barks including: red and yellow cedar and a variety of willow bark. The... Read More
Instructor: Donna Klazek Participants will learn and apply some basic bead-making and sculptural techniques and the skills needed to create several Halloween-themed items. These can be used for a spooky necklace, bracelets and earrings, or brooches, pencil toppers, or ghostly... Read More
Instructor: Jeri Sue Engen SUNDAYS: 10:00am – 12:00pm November 2 – December 7 (5 wks) $25 each workshop – Materials included $100 ALL 5 WORKSHOPS! Register your child for one or all five of our workshops! Ateliers are the secret... Read More
Instructor: Jeri Sue Engen SUNDAYS: 10:00am – 12:00pm Drawing inspiration from the self-portraits of some of the greatest artists in the world, this course will focus on creating painted selfies in a variety of different techniques and styles. Immortalize yourself... Read More
You should have a completed sculpture of a bear (about 5 inches long) by the end of the class. Wear old clothes – you will get dusty! Shop apron and work/garden gloves are useful. Some tools required – see supplies... Read More
Learn basic frame building techniques and how to bend and shape willow shoots. Workshop instructor Andrew Kent has been building in the Rustic style for over 15 years. All tools and materials supplied, Please wear practical clothing and bring a... Read More
Join us for 6 days of amazing learning from August 18-23! You can begin to earn your Certificate in Fine Art Techniques from Emily Carr University of Art + Design through taking this course from Karen Yurkovich in August this... Read More
Large and small creatures have been an unrelenting source of intrigue for artists throughout history. Animals in Art: Ceramics participants will enjoy getting to know many different friendly species living on the Aldergrove farm, home of Art in the Country.... Read More
Instructor: Connie Morey Sculptural Felting is a two-day workshop that explores needle felting as a contemporary sculptural medium to create small scale sculptures that provide a skill base for independent development of larger scale works. The workshop will provide opportunities... Read More
Instructor: Mimi Roy Learn how to make your own personalized pendant, label for a journal, cookbook or address book, dog tags or guitar pendant for yourself or a special person in your life.It’s easy to learn and economical to use.... Read More
Instructor: Kathryn Fudge Using Paverpol (a water based, non-toxic textile hardener), a wire armature, tin foil and strips of old t-shirt, you will create a sitting figure in black or bronze then highlighted with the paint color of your choice.... Read More
Instructor: Angela Pistrucci Artistic Journals & sketchbooks are the backbone of creative practice. In our journals we imagine, learn about color and design our masterpieces. Like music scales to the musician the artists journal is the muse for a sketch,... Read More
Instructor: Tony Bounsall This workshop will focus on creative exploration and innovative mixed media techniques using encaustic medium and paints; image transfer techniques; plaster and joint compounds; building foam; sprayed stencils and masks; stylus incising; and much, much more! Push... Read More
Instructor: Linda Simrose Do you have a small table with a ruined top? Or a wooden tray you want to personalize? Or you can bring a piece of wood, or photo frame with a strong backing, and we will help... Read More
Instructor: Nicole Valentine-Rimmer In this bead making class students will learn how to use heat control and sculpting techniques to make these daisy beads. Students must have taken Bead Making 1 or 2 to take this class. Please wear non-flammable... Read More
In this very popular class you will make two Irresistible little birds for your home, garden or deck You can make short legged birds on a favorite piece of wood or long legged birds that stand alone. First we start... Read More
This casual class teach you the techniques required to felt a 3 dimensional shape and build it up just using wool. The demo will show you how to use food dyes to give your wool great bright colours. Supplies are... Read More
This class will focus on creative exploration, innovative mixed media techniques and approaches using encaustic medium and paints. Topics covered include: encaustic collage, image transfer techniques, using plaster and drywall compounds, sprayed stencils and masks, stylus incising and surface treatments.... Read More
The perfect taster class to try your hand at sculpting! This class is designed for curious beginners to explore the world of sculpture in a relaxed and fun setting. People who like to work with their hands will find sculpting... Read More
Book this one day workshop with Trisha for your group in your home, studio or meeting place. The beauty of this book is in its design. With its many folds and pockets it is a very versatile structure that easily... Read More
A course for beginners, weavers and artists who want to explore weaving and art-making with materials harvested sustainably from nature. We will cover the ecology, harvest and preparation of a range of local ‘weed’ plants and green waste, and a... Read More
The workshop will educate participants of the spiritual and cultural importance of cedar in Kwakwakw’wakw/Haida culture. Participants will learn to process bark to prepare it to be woven and also learn the technical skills of weaving. Discover techniques like twining,... Read More
Design for Beginners (FNDT w117) Ever wonder what makes a good composition? Or why one design stands out more than another? This workshop will introduce you to some very basic design concepts using simple hands-on exercises that use collage as... Read More
Our Fall Workshops run 10-5 most Sundays and some Saturdays. All our instructors hold MFAs and are practicing artists. No experience necessary, but suitable for practicing artists and writers as well. Sunday, October 6 Urban Sketching with Tracey Nelson Drawing... Read More
Talking Heads: A Contemporary Look at Headdresses FREE Family headdress making workshop: Saturday, August 24, 2-4pm Join artist Brigitte Rice and Anne Marie Andrishak and explore your own ancestry or a different culture to creatively express yourself through the making... Read More
