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SUMMARY:The Joy Factory – Creativity Through Clown
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for adults to explore clown as a potent source for creating in any artistic discipline.  No performance experience necessary\, just a willingness to be open\, present and play.  We will focus on: \n\nlistening with the whole body\novercoming fear through fun\, breath\, and a sense of pleasure\ndiscovering how to “be”  without needing to perform\nembracing the joy and power of failure\nusing physicalization to inspire and develop material\nexploring how to find humour without trying to be funny\n\nStudents are expected to attend all six sessions and prepare assignments in between. You will need to wear neutral\, comfortable clothing that you can move in freely. \nWe’ll meet on six consecutive Sundays: Oct. 18 & 25\, Nov. 1\, 8 & 15 from 2 pm – 6 pm\, and Nov. 22 from 2 pm – 8 pm. \nDeep Dive – All six sessions: $350.00 OR Dippity Do – First three sessions only: $175.00.  Reduction available for under- and unwaged. \nMaximum 10 participants. Advance registration and $50 deposit required. \nContact dlkolpak@gmail.com  for further details or with questions. \n_______________________ \nInstructor Diana Kolpak’s theatrical clown adventures during the past three decades and include being the first-ever Canadian invited to perform at clownin\, Vienna’s international festival of women clowns\,  seeking stars in frozen wastelands\, performing liposuction on herself\, dancing as a prima ballerina\, lion taming\,  fighting epic cream pie battles and embodying a mermaid-turned- lounge-singer.  She’s also a theatre director\, musician and published writer and photographer.  www.dianakolpak.ca
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/the-joy-factory-creativity-through-clown-2/
LOCATION:Dove Creek Community Hall\, 3400 Burns Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J 1S2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Joy Factory – Creativity Through Clown
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for adults to explore clown as a potent source for creating in any artistic discipline.  No performance experience necessary\, just a willingness to be open\, present and play.  We will focus on: \n\nlistening with the whole body\novercoming fear through fun\, breath\, and a sense of pleasure\ndiscovering how to “be”  without needing to perform\nembracing the joy and power of failure\nusing physicalization to inspire and develop material\nexploring how to find humour without trying to be funny\n\nStudents are expected to attend all six sessions and prepare assignments in between. You will need to wear neutral\, comfortable clothing that you can move in freely. \nWe’ll meet on six consecutive Sundays: Oct. 18 & 25\, Nov. 1\, 8 & 15 from 2 pm – 6 pm\, and Nov. 22 from 2 pm – 8 pm. \nDeep Dive – All six sessions: $350.00  OR  Dippity Do – First three sessions only: $175.00.  Reduction available for under- and unwaged. \nMaximum 10 participants. Advance registration and $50 deposit required. \nContact dlkolpak@gmail.com  for further details or with questions. \n_______________________ \nInstructor Diana Kolpak’s theatrical clown adventures during the past three decades and include being the first-ever Canadian invited to perform at clownin\, Vienna’s international festival of women clowns\,  seeking stars in frozen wastelands\, performing liposuction on herself\, dancing as a prima ballerina\, lion taming\,  fighting epic cream pie battles and embodying a mermaid-turned- lounge-singer.  She’s also a theatre director\, musician and published writer and photographer.  www.dianakolpak.ca
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/the-joy-factory-creativity-through-clown-3/
LOCATION:Dove Creek Community Hall\, 3400 Burns Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J 1S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Kolpak":MAILTO:dlkolpak@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Giftables Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Giftables: A Holiday Pop-Up is back at Pearl Ellis Gallery\, November 10–21\, 2026. We’ve brought together 40+ local artists and makers offering one-of-a-kind gifts\, including pottery\, jewellery\, textiles\, woodworking\, paintings\, and more. \nYou never know what you’ll find at Giftables\, and that’s part of the fun. Every piece is made by a real person\, each bringing their own style and personality to their work. Everything is under $200\, with plenty of finds between $5 and $50. \nCome have a look\, get some holiday shopping done\, and support your local artists. \nPearl Ellis Gallery is a non-profit\, volunteer-run organization located at 1729 Comox Avenue\, across from the Comox Mall. Admission is always free.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/giftables-pop-up/
LOCATION:Pearl Ellis Gallery\, 1729 Comox Ave\, Comox\, BC\, V9M 3M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Studio Hour
DESCRIPTION:Studio Hour is a weekly virtual co-creating space to keep your practice alive. \nNeed a little accountability to keep your art practice active? Want to create alongside a community of fellow makers? Grab your supplies\, hop on Zoom\, and join us. \nHow it works: \nWe meet once a week in this drop-in virtual space to work on our independent projects. We will start with an optional check-in to say hello and set an intention\, and end with an optional check-out to share our progress and say goodbye. There is no pressure to show your art or have a major project in mind\, just show up and create. This is a drop-in space\, so there is no need to show up every week. Come when you can. \nWho it’s for: \nAnyone looking for a low-barrier space to connect with other creators and stay engaged in their practice. Aspiring and active artists of all mediums are welcome. \nFor more information visit the event website or email the organizer at ashtocreation@gmail.com.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/studio-hour-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses,Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arielle Houghton":MAILTO:ashtocreation@gmail.com
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