Are you an experienced watercolour artist? Are you looking to step it up in this medium? Or have you recently completed our beginner watercolour class and want to carry on? In these intermediate watercolour classes we will look at more contemporary watercolour approaches including some unorthodox ideas and styles such and pouring and dripping. This […]
Join artist and bookmaker Carolynn Dallaire on Wednesdays for the month of April as you work to design and create pages using watercolor and calligraphy styles, that will be assembled into an art journal on the last day. Participants will learn: -Multiple calligraphy alphabet styles -Learn to work with watercolour elements - How to add […]
Enjoy stories on our 'Storytellers' Favourites' theme with us, Around Town Tellers. This month on Friday, April 14th at 7:30 p.m. we present an evening of captivating traditional oral storytelling. We are live in person in Nanaimo and on Zoom. Sit back, relax and listen. On our stage our host, Deborah Graham, will welcome storytellers […]
This beginner-level workshop is the perfect welcome into the wonderful world of printmaking. In this session, we will learn about monotypes, a technique that does not make permanent marks on a plate, to create one-of-a-kind prints. Using non-toxic materials, participants will make prints in black and white and then in color. This is a great […]
Learn the art of wet felting from award winning artist Donna L Bennett. Suitable for all experience levels, each participant will create a wearable art piece from fibres such as Merino wool and silk. All materials are provided for this workshop. Extra scarf making fibre kits and felting equipment will also be availabe for purchase. […]
Have you never painted before but always wanted to? Or are you a beginner painter and in need of a little more direction and guidance? Well look no further that our *NEW 5 week beginner level acrylic painting series with ⭐award winning acrylic artist and instructor Jennifer O'Brien. Participants will work through a series of […]
Work with experienced instructor and craftsperson, Andrew Kent, to build either a willow club chair or a loveseat in one day! Using alder for the frame and willow for the seat and benders, you'll receive step-by-step guidance along the way. This is a great first rustic building project for beginners, or a great options for […]
Enjoy a plein air experience amongst the quince trees in bloom at Quinceotica Farm in Yellow Point. This is a wonderful opportunity to leave your worries behind and spend the day outdoors. Meander, write, sketch, paint and/or meditate while seeking and celebrating inspiration in this relaxed country setting. End the session with refreshments and to […]
