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+.

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.

Learn about a variety of styles and media. Develop confidence through creative self-expression.

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.

Develop your style as a watercolor artist, and expand your skillset with new techniques and approaches.

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.

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.

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.

Learn how to paint a portrait from internationally-renowned portrait artist David Goatley using reference photographs.

Travel through time, visit far-off galaxies, and discover innovative creative possibilities along the way on this four-day art and drama camp adventure.

Explore the creative possibilities of printing on paper with gelli plates, and make your own stylish prints.

Journey to far-off lands and discover magical creative possibilities along the way on this four-day art and drama camp adventure.

Jordan Hanson of Drum Victoria will be on Pender on March 11 to lead a drumming workshop for all ages!

Experiment with various techniques for preparing and dyeing fabrics, including rust printing. Leave with your own set of dyed fabrics.

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.

Learn the basics of watercolor painting; build your confidence in this fun and supportive class.

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.