Art & Culture

Art & Culture

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 13+)

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 13+, or secondary students in grades 8-12.
If your child is 16 or older, they can also participate in adult classes such as pottery workshops or any drop-in groups. 

Workshop Dates:
Thursday afternoons
January 9 – June 5, 2025 (20 sessions)
3:30pm-4:30pm
No class during SD20 Spring Break; March 20 & 27, 2025

Minimum 5 students, with a maximum of 12.

Class Fee:
$200 per participant
All supplies are provided

Where: 
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building

Register here:
https://revenue-can.keela.co/visual-exploration-club-january-june-2025-ages-13

About the instructor:
Erin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!

If you have any questions, reach out to [email protected]

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8)

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 K-3.

Workshop Dates:
Tuesday afternoons
January 7 – June 3, 2025 (20 sessions)
3:30pm-4:30pm
No classes during SD20 Spring Break; March 18 & 25, 2025

Minimum 5 students, with a maximum of 12.

Class Fee:
$200 per participant
All supplies are provided

Where: 
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building

Register here:
https://revenue-can.keela.co/visual-exploration-club-january-june-2025-ages-5-8

About the instructor:
Erin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!

If you have any questions, reach out to [email protected]

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 13+)

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 13+, or secondary students in grades 8-12.
If your child is 16 or older, they can also participate in adult classes such as pottery workshops or any drop-in groups. 

Workshop Dates:
Thursday afternoons
January 9 – June 5, 2025 (20 sessions)
3:30pm-4:30pm
No class during SD20 Spring Break; March 20 & 27, 2025

Minimum 5 students, with a maximum of 12.

Class Fee:
$200 per participant
All supplies are provided

Where: 
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building

Register here:
https://revenue-can.keela.co/visual-exploration-club-january-june-2025-ages-13

About the instructor:
Erin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!

If you have any questions, reach out to [email protected]

Rangoli Workshop w/ Surya Sameera

Inspired by the current exhibitions Within This Earthen Vessel and A Crack in the Mirror at the Nelson Museum –  join artist Surya Sameera for an evening of Rangoli making. Rangoli is an art form that originates from the Indian subcontinent, in which patterns are created on the floor or a tabletop. We will be creating take-home pieces for you to enjoy. All materials supplied for this FREE workshop but donations are welcomed! Space is limited, please use this form to secure your spot.

‘The Deposits’ book Launch

This debut novel will have you pondering your attachment to physical

objects and how these hold unexplainable power to connect you with

others…influencing more than you could imagine.

Artist Talk with Thaddeus Holownia

is excited & honored to be hosting the upcoming artist talk being delivered by Thaddeus Holownia. @thaddeusholownia

November 22nd/2024 at @gal.lery444 Gallery 444 + SOMA studio/venue

@soma.gallery444

Doors Open 6pm

Artist Talk Begins 6:30pm

Snacks and beverages provided

Artist Biography & CV

Thaddeus Holownia, is a visual artist, teacher, letterpress printer and publisher. Holownia was born in England in 1949 and immigrated to Canada in 1954.

He completed a B.A. in Communication and Fine Arts at University of Windsor in 1972.

After a forty-one year teaching and administrative career in the Department of Fine Arts at Mount Allison University in Sackville New Brunswick, Holownia recently retired and now spends his time at his studio in Jolicure, New Brunswick.

Holownia’s work has been the subject of numerous exhibitions, including

•The Nature of Nature, The Photographs of Thaddeus Holownia 1976–2016, at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia;

•The Terra Nova Suite, a twenty-five year survey of his work in Newfoundland & Labrador at the Provincial Gallery (The Rooms) in St. John’s Newfoundland;

•24 Tree Studies for Henry David Thoreau at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and the Heckscher Museum in Huntington, New York.

•His 1998 mid-career retrospective exhibition, Extended Vision: Photographs by Thaddeus Holownia 1978–1997, organized by the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography, traveled across Canada and to the Centro de la Imagen in Mexico City.

His photographs have been included in numerous group exhibitions, including Monet’s Legacy: Series, Order and Obsession at the Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany, and Car Culture at the Heckscher Museum in Huntington, New York.

Holownia is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, a Fulbright Fellow and an elected member of the RCA.

He has twice received the Paul Paré Medal from Mount Allison University in recognition of excellence in teaching, creative activity, research, and community service as well as receiving the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for High Achievement in the Visual Arts from artsNB and the Order of New Brunswick.

Please Note:

This is a FREE ARTS & CULTURE COMMUNITY EVENT; however, if you wish to contribute to the ongoing sustainability of these types of events, your charitable donations are greatly appreciated.

 

Base Layer Mending Workshop with Sarah Elizabeth

Mend your wool and wool-blend base layers with ease! This workshop with fibre artist Sarah Elizabeth introduces visible mending techniques that can extend a garment’s life by 1.5 to 2 years. With all materials provided, participants will learn various stitches and creative mending ideas that add personality and durability to any garment.

Patch Repair Workshop with Sarah Elizabeth

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.

Ski Sock Darning Workshop with Sarah Elizabeth

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.

Newberry & Verch an RCAC Performance Series Event!

? Get Ready to Shimmy, Laugh, and Be Captivated by Newberry & Verch! ?

Don’t miss this rare chance to experience the unforgettable folk duo Joe Newberry and April Verch live at Rossland’s historic Miners Hall on November 10! Step-dancing, soul-stirring vocals, and toe-tapping tunes will fill the hall as these two renowned artists bring their warm, spirited, and masterfully crafted music to town.

Newberry & Verch are known for creating pure magic on stage—combining Joe’s rich, resonant vocals with April’s sweet soprano, and blending guitar, fiddle, banjo, and dance percussion in a performance that’s as heartfelt as it is electrifying. Their music is a journey through time, with original songs and folk favorites that celebrate the roots of American and Canadian traditions, giving audiences a glimpse into the heart and stories behind every tune.

? Join us on November 10 at 7 pm for a night of unforgettable music and joy!

Whether you’re a folk music enthusiast or just looking for a night of joy and connection, this concert promises to entertain, inspire, and leave you shimmying in your seat!