Join us for a triple book launch! Hear from Chef Robin Kort, Amanda Lewis, and Carolyn Redl, in conversation with moderator Yvonne Blomer as they discuss all things wild and natural. — "The Coastal Forager's Cookbook: Feasting Wild in the Pacific Northwest" by ROBIN KORT is a collection of 40 recipes that showcase foraged ingredients […]
Farmers' market at Beban Park. Wednesdays all year from 3-6PM. We are a make it, bake it, grow it market. Everything is local. We have music in the summer, tables to sit at, food to eat and dozens of amazing vendors offering everything from soap to soup, eggs, coffee, vegetables, baking, chocolate, and seasonal berries […]
Kick up your heels every Wednesday Night with folks who enjoy or wish to learn Line Dancing. In the Upper Hall 6:30 to 8:00pm. Call Joan Wydenes for questions 250 871 6129.
Monday, June 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm - Mali Bain of Nanaimo, BC appears in person and will have books available for purchase. Mali shares insights from publishing her own book and helping others do the same with their life stories and family histories. All monthly meetings are open to members and available via Zoom. […]
This one-day workshop with award-winning artist, Laila Jensen, will guide you through the process of creating an abstracted mixed media forest project from start to finish. In the morning, we will prepare the canvas and we’ll learn about washes, molding paste, mark making, and making collage paper for our project. In the afternoon, we’ll create […]
Whether you are interested in writing fiction or nonfiction, your own experience is almost certainly your richest source of story. In this workshop, suitable for adults of all writing levels, we will experiment with several access points to the stories of your life, and you will begin exploring one of those stories more deeply. You […]
"Artists in and around the communities of Parksville , Qualicum Beach are opening up their studios for two days to allow you the opportunity to chat with them about how they create beautiful works of art. We will be showcasing 26 artists at 13 locations. This year, some of the artists have agreed to donate […]
In this four-day visual arts camp, participants will be invited to find inspiration from nature and beyond. From dragons to dragonflies, we will study all sorts of winged creatures. Half of each day will be spent in creating vivid 2-D art projects with Josslyn Meyers, and the other half of each day will cover exciting […]
If you're looking for an exciting and unforgettable summer camp experience for your child, this is it! Our expert instructors, Stephanie Roth and Kraig Waye, will guide your child through a variety of fun and engaging activities as they bring the magic of Disney's Encanto to life. They'll cover everything from vocal warm-ups to show-stopping […]
This one-day workshop with celebrated artist, César Medina, will guide you through the process of drawing your own beautiful works with charcoal. This workshop is suitable for beginner to intermediate artists. Through a series of demonstrations, sketching exercises, and sample works, we will study line, shape, blocking, proportions, volume, mapping and form. Please Bring the […]
Fun For the Whole Family, Join The Ocean Idlers Car Club at the Coombs Fairgrounds. For a fun day of " Classic / Custom / Hot Rod" cars. Public Entry and Parking available by Donation, to help Local Charities. Gates open: 8am till 3pm.
In this four-day visual arts and yoga camp, participants will explore the creative posibilities found in the characteristics of water, air, earth, and fire. Half of each day will be spent painting, drawing, and creating art projects with Josslyn Meyers, who is an experienced arts educator and local artist. The other half of each day […]
