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courses and workshops

  • Mar 28, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Pender Island Community Hall, 4405 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M1, Canada
    The Beginner's Pottery class is a eight-week introduction to the world of handbuilding with clay taught by Ilse Phillips, an experienced ceramics artist and instructor. Clay is a very accessible and versatile medium, and the class is open to adults and youth aged 12+.
  • Mar 29, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Pender Island Community Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M1, Canada
    Ilse's Glazing Workshop is back for another round! This workshop is for anyone who has taken one of Ilse's pottery courses and has some pieces they'd like to finish.
  • Mar 30, 3:30 p.m. – May 25, 5:00 p.m.
    Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
    Learn about a variety of styles and media. Develop confidence through creative self-expression.
  • Apr 01, 9:00 a.m. – Apr 05, 4:00 p.m.
    Cowichan Valley Arts Council, 2687 James St, Duncan, BC V9L 2X5, Canada
    Carve a frog mask under the guidance of First Nations carver Rupert Scow and experience the transformation of a cedar block into a piece of art. Some woodwork experience is needed. Woodblock materials are supplied but students need to bring carving tools.
  • Apr 06, 10:00 a.m. – Apr 27, 12:00 p.m.
    Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
    Develop your style as a watercolor artist, and expand your skillset with new techniques and approaches.
  • Apr 22, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
    Discover the fun of printmaking! This beginner-level workshop will teach you how to make one-of-a-kind prints using a plate and press.
  • Apr 28, 10:00 a.m. – Apr 30, 4:00 p.m.
    Cowichan Valley Arts Council, 2687 James St, Duncan, BC V9L 2X5, Canada
    Challenge yourself in this 3-day (Fri-Sat-Sun) watercolour course (acrylic painters are welcome as well!) for intermediate to advanced artists that include a visit to The Raptors center (admission included in course price) in North Cowichan where you will get up close to birds of prey.
  • Jun 23, 9:30 a.m. – Jun 24, 4:00 p.m.
    Cowichan Valley Arts Council, 2687 James St, Duncan, BC V9L 2X5, Canada
    Learn how to apply gold leaf and to bring its warmth and beauty into your art. In this course, we will be incorporating gold leaf into three artworks that we will be completing in class.
  • Mar 25, 10:00 a.m. – Mar 26, 4:00 p.m.
    Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
    Learn how to paint a portrait from internationally-renowned portrait artist David Goatley using reference photographs.
  • Mar 20, 9:30 a.m. – Mar 23, 2:30 p.m.
    Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
    Travel through time, visit far-off galaxies, and discover innovative creative possibilities along the way on this four-day art and drama camp adventure.
  • Mar 18, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
    Explore the creative possibilities of printing on paper with gelli plates, and make your own stylish prints.
  • Mar 13, 9:30 a.m. – Mar 16, 12:30 p.m.
    Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
    Journey to far-off lands and discover magical creative possibilities along the way on this four-day art and drama camp adventure.
  • Mar 11, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Pender Island, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M1, Canada
    Jordan Hanson of Drum Victoria will be on Pender on March 11 to lead a drumming workshop for all ages!
  • Mar 11, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
    Experiment with various techniques for preparing and dyeing fabrics, including rust printing. Leave with your own set of dyed fabrics.
  • Feb 22, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Cowichan Valley Arts Council, 2687 James St, Duncan, BC V9L 2X5, Canada
    Learn to look at things with an artist’s eye and bring what you see to paper. You will find that you can achieve unexpected results as you go through exercises with our facilitators.
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    Feb 14, 3:00 p.m. – Mar 07, 5:00 p.m.
    Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
    Learn the basics of watercolor painting; build your confidence in this fun and supportive class.
  • Feb 14, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Cowichan Valley Arts Council, 2687 James St, Duncan, BC V9L 2X5, Canada
    Join us for 6 sessions introducing a variety of materials and techniques guided by experienced local artists. For returning participants and new art explorers, this is a fun way to start your Tuesdays in January and early February.
  • Feb 11, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Pender Island Community Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M1, Canada
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