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Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8)

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

About Visual Exploration Club (VEC): Students can expect to learn about other artists, experiment with various materials, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing, painting, printmaking and 3-dimensional art. This session is for ages 5-8, or primary students in grades […]

$150

Patch Repair Workshop with Sarah Elizabeth

Rossland Miners Hall 1765 Columbia Ave, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada

Bring your denim and blankets back to life with patch repair techniques! Sarah Elizabeth will guide participants through patch selection, stitching, and securing repairs for a strong, stylish fix. All materials are provided, and participants may bring their own items to repair.

$15

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice

Christie Lee’s Hall 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, Canada

Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango? We host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview. The guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm. Dancers of […]

$5

Rural Artist Support Weekend

Online

Join the Nelson & District Arts Council for a FREE professional development weekend for artists. While the focus of Rural Artist Support Weekend is on reaching local artists, the sessions are open to any artists who would benefit from them! Do read the descriptions before registering, as some sessions are regionally specific or focused on […]

Book Launch and (optional) Illustrating Workshop

Slocan Lake Arts Centre 408 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC

New Denver artist and Kokanee Glacier hut keeper Petra Hekkenberg presents her new book Further in the Alpine – the second illustrated journal of Kokanee Park, with stories, visuals, a short film, Q&A, book signing and an optional 1hr illustrating workshop at the end. The book presentation is by donation and supports the Slocan Lake Arts […]

Itty Bitty Art Time (Preschool Art Classes)

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

Participants can expect to make artwork in a wide range of materials that encourage experimentation and motor skill development. Previous projects include yarn bowls, glitter dioramas and marker pull art. These classes get MESSY, be sure to dress your child (and yourself!) in play clothes. Paint, salt, glue and many more materials will be used. One […]

$100

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8)

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

About Visual Exploration Club (VEC): Students can expect to learn about other artists, experiment with various materials, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing, painting, printmaking and 3-dimensional art. This session is for ages 5-8, or primary students in grades […]

$150

Ski Sock Darning Workshop with Sarah Elizabeth

Rossland Miners Hall 1765 Columbia Ave, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada

Make your ski socks last! Join Sarah Elizabeth for a darning workshop focused on reinforcing and repairing ski socks for added durability. Perfect to get ready for winter, this workshop provides all darning materials needed, and participants are welcome to bring their own.

$15

Itty Bitty Art Time (Preschool Art Classes)

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

Participants can expect to make artwork in a wide range of materials that encourage experimentation and motor skill development. Previous projects include yarn bowls, glitter dioramas and marker pull art. These classes get MESSY, be sure to dress your child (and yourself!) in play clothes. Paint, salt, glue and many more materials will be used. One […]

$100

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8)

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

About Visual Exploration Club (VEC): Students can expect to learn about other artists, experiment with various materials, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing, painting, printmaking and 3-dimensional art. This session is for ages 5-8, or primary students in grades […]

$150

Weaving Workshop

Berkana Wool Shop 456 Ward St, Nelson

Explore the basics of warping and weaving on a rigid heddle loom and leave having created your very own scarf.

Holiday Workshop

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, Canada

We’re hosting a one-stop shop for kids to make all of their holiday gifts this year! Drop by the Rossland Museum between 10 am and 3 pm on Saturday, December 7th, to take advantage of the craft stations and gift-wrap solutions! With options geared for ages 5-12 (and maybe even some wiggle room for slightly […]

Free