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SUMMARY:Spoken Word: An Oral Excursion From Page to Performance
DESCRIPTION:A workshop led by poet and performer Steven J. Thompson. \nEmail to reserve your spot: stevenjthompsonpoet@gmail.com \nSteven J. Thompson is a writer\, spoken word artist and poet. He has written\narticles for Monday Magazine and 11th Transmission\, and participated in the\n2007 CBC Poetry Face-off. Steven’s poetry has appeared in print\, in publications\nsuch as Oratoriallis and MuseMedusa.\n\nAs a three-time member of the Victoria National Poetry Slam team\, Steven has\nperformed at festivals and events across Canada including The Pacific Festival\nof the Book\, Vancouver’s Word on the Street Festival\, The Canadian Festival of\nSpoken Word and The Calgary International Spoken Word Festival. He is a\ngraduate of the Banff Spoken Word Program where he studied with Sheri-D\nWilson and Juno Award winner Lillian Allen.\n\nSteven is co-founder of the long-running\, award-winning Tongues of Fire spoken\nword/poetry series in Victoria. As executive director of the Victoria Poetry Project\nSociety he worked as a liaison with arts organizations across Canada. In 2009\nSteven was the festival director of the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/spoken-word-an-oral-excursion-from-page-to-performance/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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SUMMARY:Bag Making With Lorraine
DESCRIPTION:Mar 5 – Mar 19 \nJoin Lorraine for this great bag-making class! \nYou will use the Traverse Bag by Noodlehead Patterns\, with a small modification to make it even more beginner-friendly. \nChoose from two sizes! \nThis class is a great way to keep practicing those straight lines\, sewing zippers\, and making accurate measurements and cuts. You’ll learn how to use bag patterns\, rotary cutters\, and hardware. \nFor your convenience\, we have included all the hardware\, straps\, zippers (with a few colours to choose from) and interfacing\, so all you need to buy is your fabric. Use a lovely canvas or even a linen! \nThe only prerequisite: Basic knowledge of the sewing machine (Foundations\, Get to Know your sewing machine class or Fundamentals are a great start.). If you are still beginner\, Lorraine can help set up your machine\, but there isn’t time to explain how to thread the machine\, in order to keep the class focused on bag making!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/bag-making-with-lorraine-2/
LOCATION:#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave.\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Chalk Pastels with Sandra Lamb
DESCRIPTION:Dates: March 22 & 23\, 1:30 – 4:00 PMLocation: The Genoa Room\, Sail Buildings\, Marina Park\, ComoxLevel: Beginner\nCost: $125 per person\n\nDiscover the expressive possibilities of chalk pastels in this two-part beginner-friendly class. Learn about mark-making\, surface techniques\, pastel types\, and layering while exploring the unique qualities of this versatile medium. Instead of completing a single artwork\, participants will create small studies on different surfaces to build confidence and technique.\n\nAbout the Instructor\nSandra Lamb has been teaching art in the Comox Valley for over 20 years\, offering instruction in a wide range of mediums\, including watercolors\, chalk pastels\, oils\, acrylics\, pen & ink\, portraiture\, landscape\, figurative work\, cartooning\, book illustration\, and drawing. After a short hiatus\, she is excited to reconnect with familiar students and welcome new ones.\n\nWhat to Bring\n\n11″ x 14″ (or larger) watercolor paper (student grade is fine)\nBasic soft chalk pastel set (10-15 colors)\nThree primary colors in watercolors or acrylics (only if you already have them)\nMedium-sized watercolor brush\nCheap brush for applying gesso\nWater container\, rags\, apron\nTable easel (if you have one)\nOptional: Old shower curtain or plastic sheet\, pastel paper\, pastel crayons\, or Nupastels\nSandra will provide additional materials.\n\nPlenty of parking is available at Marina Park.\nFor more information and registration visit our website at www.pearlellisgallery.ca/art-classes
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/introduction-to-chalk-pastels-with-sandra-lamb/
LOCATION:The Genoa Room\, Sail Buildings\, Marina Park\, Comox\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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SUMMARY:Layering Colours for Luminosity: A Watercolour Class with Alora Griffin
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, April 13\, 1 to 5 pm\nLocation: The Lion’s Den\, Comox\nLevel: Intermediate\nCost: $100 per person \nStudents will learn how to layer transparent watercolour paints to achieve a luminous effect on paper\, much like layers of stained glass. The instructor will illustrate the technique which the students will try out in the first half of the class. In the second half of the class\, students will create a painting of a simple landscape or seascape by layering colours.  Students can work from their own photo or print although prints will be provided. \nAbout the Instructor \nAlora is a skilled watercolourist who has recently returned to Vancouver Island to retire. She was previously a practicing architect in Toronto\, Prince Rupert and on Salt Spring Island and prior to this taught high school art in New Zealand and Vancouver. She was recently accepted as an exhibiting member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. \n\nWhat to bring \n\nPAINTS: We will be using a limited palette of transparent colours. (If you wish to substitute other primary colours they have to be transparent\, not opaque.)\n\nAureolin Yellow\nRose Madder Genuine or Permanent Rose\nCobalt Blue\nViridian\n \n\n\nPAPER: We will be painting on 2 blocks of 140 lb. watercolour paper\, which have 3 or 4 sides glued. Sizes may vary depending upon the manufacturer.\n\n1 block – 7” x 9.5” ( 18 x 24cm )\n1 block – 9.5” x 12.5” ( 24 x 32cm )\n\n\nBRUSHES: Brushes can be natural fibres ( the most expensive ) synthetic ( the least expensive )\, or a blend:\n\n1 Pointed #8 or #10\n1 Round #12 or #14\n1 Flat 1/2” or 3/4”.\n\n\nSmall roll of paper towels and a soft graphite pencil\n\nNOTE: Palettes for mixing paint and containers for rinsing brushes will be supplied. \nWhere to purchase \n\nPJ’s Art Supply\, 1365 Cliffe Ave (Pearl members receive a discount)\nMonk Office\, #3-2760 Cliffe Ave (Pearl members receive a discount)\nBenjamin Moore House of Color\, 249 5th St (Pearl members receive a discount)\nValley Art Supply\, Comox Mall\, lower level
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/layering-colours-for-luminosity-a-watercolour-class-with-alora-griffin/
LOCATION:Lion’s Den\, 1729 rear\, Comox Ave\, Comox\, BC\, V9M 3M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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SUMMARY:Layering Colours for Luminosity: A Watercolour Class with Alora Griffin
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, April 13\, 1 to 5 pm\nLocation: The Lion’s Den\, Comox\nLevel: Intermediate – participants should be familiar with colour theory and mixing.\nCost: $100 per person \n\n\n\nStudents will learn how to layer transparent watercolour paints to achieve a luminous effect on paper\, much like layers of stained glass. The instructor will illustrate the technique which the students will try out in the first half of the class. In the second half of the class\, students will create a painting of a simple landscape or seascape by layering colours.  Students can work from their own photo or print although prints will be provided. \nAbout the Instructor\nAlora is a skilled watercolourist who has recently returned to Vancouver Island to retire. She was previously a practicing architect in Toronto\, Prince Rupert and on Salt Spring Island and prior to this taught high school art in New Zealand and Vancouver. She was recently accepted as an exhibiting member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. \nWhat to bring \n\n\nPAINTS: We will be using a limited palette of transparent colours. (If you wish to substitute other primary colours they have to be transparent\, not opaque.) \n\n\nAureolin Yellow \n\n\nRose Madder Genuine or Permanent Rose \n\n\nCobalt Blue \n\n\nViridian \n\n\n\n\n\nPAPER: We will be painting on 2 blocks of 140 lb. watercolour paper\, which have 3 or 4 sides glued. Sizes may vary depending upon the manufacturer. \n\n\n1 block – 7” x 9.5” ( 18 x 24cm ) \n\n\n1 block – 9.5” x 12.5” ( 24 x 32cm ) \n\n\n\n\n\nBRUSHES: Brushes can be natural fibres ( the most expensive ) synthetic ( the least expensive )\, or a blend: \n\n\n1 Pointed #8 or #10 \n\n\n1 Round #12 or #14 \n\n\n1 Flat 1/2” or 3/4”. \n\n\n\n\nSmall roll of paper towels and a soft graphite pencil \n\n\nNOTE: Palettes for mixing paint and containers for rinsing brushes will be supplied. \nWhere to purchase \n\n\nPJ’s Art Supply\, 1365 Cliffe Ave (Pearl members receive a discount) \n\n\nMonk Office\, #3-2760 Cliffe Ave (Pearl members receive a discount) \n\n\nBenjamin Moore House of Color\, 249 5th St (Pearl members receive a discount) \n\n\nValley Art Supply\, Comox Mall\, lower level \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy:\nCancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the event. \nIf Pearl Ellis Gallery must cancel and is unable to reschedule\, or if the new date does not work for you\, you will receive a full refund.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/layering-colours-for-luminosity-a-watercolour-class-with-alora-griffin-2/
LOCATION:Lion’s Den\, 1729 rear\, Comox Ave\, Comox\, BC\, V9M 3M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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SUMMARY:Layering Colours for Luminosity A Watercolour Class with Alora Griffin
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, April 13\, 1 to 5 pm\nLocation: The Lion’s Den\, Comox\nLevel: Intermediate – participants should be familiar with colour theory and mixing.\nCost: $100 per person \nStudents will learn how to layer transparent watercolour paints to achieve a luminous effect on paper\, much like layers of stained glass. The instructor will illustrate the technique which the students will try out in the first half of the class. In the second half of the class\, students will create a painting of a simple landscape or seascape by layering colours.  Students can work from their own photo or print although prints will be provided. \nAbout the Instructor\nAlora is a skilled watercolourist who has recently returned to Vancouver Island to retire. She was previously a practicing architect in Toronto\, Prince Rupert and on Salt Spring Island and prior to this taught high school art in New Zealand and Vancouver. She was recently accepted as an exhibiting member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. \nWhat to bring \n\n\nPAINTS: We will be using a limited palette of transparent colours. (If you wish to substitute other primary colours they have to be transparent\, not opaque.) \n\n\nAureolin Yellow \n\n\nRose Madder Genuine or Permanent Rose \n\n\nCobalt Blue \n\n\nViridian \n\n\n\n\n\nPAPER: We will be painting on 2 blocks of 140 lb. watercolour paper\, which have 3 or 4 sides glued. Sizes may vary depending upon the manufacturer. \n\n\n1 block – 7” x 9.5” ( 18 x 24cm ) \n\n\n1 block – 9.5” x 12.5” ( 24 x 32cm ) \n\n\n\n\n\nBRUSHES: Brushes can be natural fibres ( the most expensive ) synthetic ( the least expensive )\, or a blend: \n\n\n1 Pointed #8 or #10 \n\n\n1 Round #12 or #14 \n\n\n1 Flat 1/2” or 3/4”. \n\n\n\n\nSmall roll of paper towels and a soft graphite pencil \n\n\nNOTE: Palettes for mixing paint and containers for rinsing brushes will be supplied. \nWhere to purchase \n\n\nPJ’s Art Supply\, 1365 Cliffe Ave (Pearl members receive a discount) \n\n\nMonk Office\, #3-2760 Cliffe Ave (Pearl members receive a discount) \n\n\nBenjamin Moore House of Color\, 249 5th St (Pearl members receive a discount) \n\n\nValley Art Supply\, Comox Mall\, lower level
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/layering-colours-for-luminosity-a-watercolour-class-with-alora-griffin-3/
LOCATION:Lion’s Den\, 1729 rear\, Comox Ave\, Comox\, BC\, V9M 3M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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SUMMARY:words + images: collage poetry workshop
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Poetry Month by exploring this year’s theme\, “family\,” to create your own collage poem\, as well as to contribute to a collaborative poem. \nAll materials will be provided\, just bring your own scissors and any extra special bits you want to use for your creation.\n\nEmail wordsandimagescollagepoetry@gmail.com to register.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/words-images-collage-poetry-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Kolpak":MAILTO:dlkolpak@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Step-by-Step Acrylic Painting with Alexander Campbell
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Sunday\, April 27th\, 1:30-3:30 PM\nLocation: The Lion’s Den\, Comox\nLevel: Beginner\nCost: $45 \nJoin Alexander Campbell for a guided acrylic painting experience\, perfect for beginners. In this step-by-step class\, Alexander will demonstrate a painting while participants follow along on their own canvases. By the end of the session\, each participant will leave with a completed painting. \nAbout the Instructor:\nAlex Campbell is a Comox Valley artist known for his vibrant West Coast-themed paintings featuring wildlife and wilderness. Skilled in multiple mediums\, he has experience painting on rock\, wood\, glass\, fabric\, and canvas. As a dynamic Paint Nite host and tour guide\, Alex is adept at leading groups through creative activities in a fun and engaging way. \nAll materials are provided\, including aprons\, brushes\, paints\, canvases\, easels\, water cups\, and tablecloths.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/step-by-step-acrylic-painting-with-alexander-campbell/
LOCATION:Lion’s Den\, 1729 rear\, Comox Ave\, Comox\, BC\, V9M 3M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250502T120000
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SUMMARY:Bag Making With Lorraine
DESCRIPTION:May 2 – May 16 \nJoin Lorraine for this great bag-making class! \nYou will use the Traverse Bag by Noodlehead Patterns\, with a small modification to make it even more beginner-friendly. \nChoose from two sizes! \nThis class is a great way to keep practicing those straight lines\, sewing zippers\, and making accurate measurements and cuts. You’ll learn how to use bag patterns\, rotary cutters\, and hardware. \nFor your convenience\, we have included all the hardware\, straps\, zippers (with a few colours to choose from) and interfacing\, so all you need to buy is your fabric. Use a lovely canvas or even a linen! \nThe only prerequisite: Basic knowledge of the sewing machine (Foundations\, Get to Know your sewing machine class or Fundamentals are a great start.). If you are still beginner\, Lorraine can help set up your machine\, but there isn’t time to explain how to thread the machine\, in order to keep the class focused on bag making!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/bag-making-with-lorraine-3/
LOCATION:#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave.\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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SUMMARY:Slow Stich Series
DESCRIPTION:May 2 – May 23 \nIf you find yourself seeking a chance to slow down\, to deepen your relationship with your garments and with your self\, this 3-4 week series is an opportunity to do just that. \nJoin costume maker and artist Lori Kenney for a deep breath and many small stitches. \nThe practical side of this course is one of basic sewing skills many of us are missing\, taking care of our clothes to make our wardrobe last longer. \nThe artistic side of this course will help you add character and understand traditional textile art practices from around the world\, connecting you to the way humans have worked with fibres through history. \nThe meditative elements of this series will help you slow down\, connect to your breathing and the rhythm of stitching. \nTake inspiration from global textile traditions such as Kantha\ntechniques\, mending and darning\, and Japanese Boro\, which focuses on re-purposing old textiles\, re-piecing fabrics and building texture with stitch. Bring awareness to the calming repetition of hand stitch rhythms and discover the simple pleasure of making. \nThere will be time in this class for connection with each other\, and portions of silence and breath. \nThe goal is to leave this series with a set of skills and abilities you can carry with you to calm your heart in times of need. \nPlease bring some worn and loved garments\, as well as any scraps you would like to incorporate.  \nWe will include materials to use\, and have additional supplies available for purchase to bring home. 
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/slow-stich-series-3/
LOCATION:#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave.\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T170000
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SUMMARY:Natural Dye; Deep Dive!
DESCRIPTION:May 10 – Jun 7 \nIf you love natural dyes\, working with fibre and exploring colour\, you’ll love this six week course with Eloise Holland! \nTake control of your dye work and look more closely at the processes and chemistry behind the colours. This six-week intensive course is geared for fascinated beginners. You will finish this course feeling more confidence in your ability to safely and beautifully use natural dyes at home\, with resources to continue building your skills! \nOn day one we will touch on best practices for a safe and efficient dye process\, and look at the different materials to dye including recycled fabrics\, wool\, cotton and silk. We will cover tannin dyes with either Sumac or Walnuts \nOn day two we learn about the charm of red dyes. Madder is one of the oldest reds\, and is a plant that can be grown locally. Coccineal is derived from an insect that feeds on cactus. These reds will bring us a variety of tones using modifiers and post mordants \nOn day three we cover the various yellows that are so abundant in the plant world. From Goldenrod to Tansy and Chamomile we look at the subtle shade variations these flavonoid dyes produce. \nOn day four is an introduction to Indigo which is always magical and exciting. We will touch on the basics of this vat dye\, exploring resist dyeing and giving you the grounding for your own experiments. \nOn day five we will build on our previous work by looking at overdyeing. This is a day of experimentation. \nOn day six we will touch on dyeing with mushrooms and lichen. We are blessed with several locally available dye mushrooms and this is your chance to learn to coax colours from them. \n-All materials will be provided\, but please bring gloves and a face mask (to protect against small airborne particles). Feel free to bring a notebook\, and please dress for mess. If you have some small fabrics or textiles you would like to dye\, please feel free to bring them (doilies\, scraps\, small pieces only. No yardage!)
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/natural-dye-deep-dive-3/
LOCATION:#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave.\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250528T203000
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SUMMARY:Adult/Teen Intro To Crochet
DESCRIPTION:May 28 – Jun 11 \nReady to get crocheting? You will love this three-class session! This class is for Teens (14+) and Adults! \nStarting with some simple stitch trials\,you will gain experience and confidence in crochet\, and then make this adorable cat plushy! \nLearn to work in rows\, circles and make a granny square! \nAll materials are included\, with a range of colours to choose from. \nYou will be able to bring the project home to work on between classes\, and keep your new crochet hook and yarn!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/adult-teen-intro-to-crochet-3/
LOCATION:#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave.\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250612T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250612T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T101237
CREATED:20240604T232421Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Dye; Deep Dive!
DESCRIPTION:Jan 12 – Feb 16 \nIf you love natural dyes\, working with fibre and exploring colour\, you’ll love this six week course with Eloise Holland! \nTake control of your dye work and look more closely at the processes and chemistry behind the colours. This six-week intensive course is geared for fascinated beginners. You will finish this course feeling more confidence in your ability to safely and beautifully use natural dyes at home\, with resources to continue building your skills! \nOn day one we will touch on best practices for a safe and efficient dye process\, and look at the different materials to dye including recycled fabrics\, wool\, cotton and silk. We will cover tannin dyes with either Sumac or Walnuts \nOn day two we learn about the charm of red dyes. Madder is one of the oldest reds\, and is a plant that can be grown locally. Coccineal is derived from an insect that feeds on cactus. These reds will bring us a variety of tones using modifiers and post mordants \nOn day three we cover the various yellows that are so abundant in the plant world. From Goldenrod to Tansy and Chamomile we look at the subtle shade variations these flavonoid dyes produce. \nOn day four is an introduction to Indigo which is always magical and exciting. We will touch on the basics of this vat dye\, exploring resist dyeing and giving you the grounding for your own experiments. \nOn day five we will build on our previous work by looking at overdyeing. This is a day of experimentation. \nOn day six we will touch on dyeing with mushrooms and lichen. We are blessed with several locally available dye mushrooms and this is your chance to learn to coax colours from them. \n-All materials will be provided\, but please bring gloves and a face mask (to protect against small airborne particles). Feel free to bring a notebook\, and please dress for mess. If you have some small fabrics or textiles you would like to dye\, please feel free to bring them (doilies\, scraps\, small pieces only. No yardage!)
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/natural-dye-deep-dive-2/
LOCATION:#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave.\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T101237
CREATED:20250818T225054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T225054Z
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SUMMARY:M/other Zine Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come for two hours of creativity\, and connection to generate a contribution to a local zine honoring the often invisible work of m/others and the concept of caregiving (See event photo for detailed project description).\n\n– All materials will be supplied. \n– There will be child-minding onsite and a \n– Snacks\, pizza and drinks will be provided! \n\n***If you can’t attend the workshop\, you can still contribute by sendingfiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\, interviews\, recipes\, letters\, book/website/blog reviews\, comic strips\, rants\, day dreams\, random lists\, collage\, art\, drawings\, art work and writing of any kind to: butchanko@hotmail.com\nby September 15th\, 2025
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/m-other-zine-workshop/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre\, 1507A McPhee Ave\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 3A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T101237
CREATED:20250814T182905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T183538Z
UID:10000704-1756126800-1756134000@comoxvalleyarts.com
SUMMARY:Intercultural Weaving Project @ 4 two 5 Studio
DESCRIPTION:An artistic space where local artists gather weekly to creatively weave visual and narrative threads\, exploring and expressing intercultural stories through textiles and mixed media in a spirit of collaboration and shared learning. \nWhere & When\n\nVenue: 4 two 5 Studio\, Courtenay\nFrequency: Weekly open studio sessions\, drop‑in style\nDuration: Mondays and Saturdays\, August 25th – October 4th\, 1-3pm\n\n Why join in?\n\nExperiment collaboratively in a supportive\, low-pressure environment\nShare and learn from diverse materials\, techniques\, and cultural stories\nPartner with CV/Arts\, whose mission emphasizes equity\, inclusivity\, accessibility\, and community engaged artistic practice\n\nWhat’s provided\n\nAll weaving materials tools will be supplied. There is no need to bring materials unless they are specific to your project\nOptional: bring a memory\, poem\, personal story\, or cultural theme you’d like to visually\n\nWho’s welcome\n\nArtists of all experience levels and cultural backgrounds.\nWhether you’re into textiles\, visual arts\, craft\, story-based media\, or if you’re simply curious and creatively inclined\, you belong here.\n\n How to sign up\n\nPlease email: ameet@ameetart.com. Include:\n\n\nA brief description of your artistic practice and interest in the project.\nWhich weekly sessions you can attend and any accessibility accommodations you may require.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/intercultural-weaving-project-4-two-5-studio/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses,Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ameet Gill":MAILTO:ameet@ameetart.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250830T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T101237
CREATED:20250814T183838Z
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SUMMARY:Intercultural Weaving Project @ 4 two 5 Studio
DESCRIPTION:An artistic space where local artists gather weekly to creatively weave visual and narrative threads\, exploring and expressing intercultural stories through textiles and mixed media in a spirit of collaboration and shared learning. \nWhere & When\n\nVenue: 4 two 5 Studio\, Courtenay\nFrequency: Weekly open studio sessions\, drop‑in style\nDuration: Mondays and Saturdays\, August 25th – October 4th\, 1-3pm\n\n Why join in?\n\nExperiment collaboratively in a supportive\, low-pressure environment\nShare and learn from diverse materials\, techniques\, and cultural stories\nPartner with CV/Arts\, whose mission emphasizes equity\, inclusivity\, accessibility\, and community engaged artistic practice\n\nWhat’s provided\n\nAll weaving materials tools will be supplied. There is no need to bring materials unless they are specific to your project\nOptional: bring a memory\, poem\, personal story\, or cultural theme you’d like to visually\n\nWho’s welcome\n\nArtists of all experience levels and cultural backgrounds.\nWhether you’re into textiles\, visual arts\, craft\, story-based media\, or if you’re simply curious and creatively inclined\, you belong here.\n\n How to sign up\n\nPlease email: ameet@ameetart.com. Include:\n\n\nA brief description of your artistic practice and interest in the project.\nWhich weekly sessions you can attend and any accessibility accommodations you may require.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/intercultural-weaving-project-4-two-5-studio-2/
LOCATION:4 Two 5 Studio\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses,Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ameet Gill":MAILTO:ameet@ameetart.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T101237
CREATED:20240613T193217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T221740Z
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SUMMARY:Intro To Quilting- A Simple Sampler
DESCRIPTION:Oct 9 – Nov 13\n\nFeeling intimidated about quilting? It can feel scary\, but a calm and compassionate teacher with a plan will help you work through the step to succeed! Enter Lorraine! Please read the complete description before registration!\n\nThis multi-week class is a great primer\, encompassing  the basic skills you need for almost any future quilt.\n\nPrerequisite: Students should have some experience on a sewing machine (within the last year or so)\, some comfort with straight line sewing.\n\nYou’ll learn about fabrics\, colours\, print and how many different ways you can make something look great!\n\nYou’ll gain confidence with measuring and cutting with the rotary cutter and learn chain-piecing and pressing.\n\nYou’ll learn the tips and tricks to make 4-squares look great\, how to make log cabins and the essential- half square triangles!\n\nThe pattern we’ve created for this class is somewhat modular- if you want to play with the design\, you may. However\, if you know yourself to be indecisive or perfectionist\, we invite you to make it as designed to take that pressure off you\, and to spend your energy learning\, not thinking!\n\nNext\, you’ll construct your whole quilt top\, quilt and bind it.\n\nSome people (like Nicole) love piecing quilts but don’t enjoy the actual quilting part- so you’ll have the option to have it long-arm quilted by Lorraine (for a fee)\, and then you’ll bind it!\n\nThe thing about quilts- they are infinite. One design can be made so personally and so uniquely time and again!\n\nBatting and thread is included in the cost of the class\, but fabric is not. We know many people have their own fabric they want to use\, and using the collected stash is a great way to get started!\n\nYou can use as few as two fabrics for a very graphic look\, or 50 for a scrappy look.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/intro-to-quilting-a-simple-sampler/
LOCATION:#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave.\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T101238
CREATED:20251112T164010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T164321Z
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SUMMARY:New Moon Meditation Mandala
DESCRIPTION:November 20th. Night of the New Moon \nDiscover the joy of creativity at the Mandala Art Workshop! Learn to design intricate patterns that inspire mindfulness and relaxation. Suitable for all skill levels\, this calming experience nurtures self-expression\, focus\, and artistic exploration in a supportive environment. Explore colour\, unleash your imagination\, and connect with like-minded individuals. \nThis is an evening workshop 5:30-7:30pm \nSupplies & Refreshment included. \nCost $50. Email to register
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/new-moon-meditation-mandala/
LOCATION:Silver Bowerbird Gallery\, Back door 479 4th St.\, Courtenay\, british columbia\, V9N1G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Margaret McKenzie":MAILTO:silverbowerbird@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T101238
CREATED:20260322T185644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T185644Z
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SUMMARY:Wading into Chalk Pastels
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that some of the most accomplished and famous artists in history used chalk pastels for sketching and finished works of art? Chalk pastels can be simple or complicated\, portable or cumbersome\, heavy-handed or light and airy. They marry well with other mediums and can express fine detail or swaths of raw colour. They are surface-sensitive and layer well when treated with care. Intrigued? Come and find out more and try your hand at a few simple pieces in this 4-day spring workshop that will have you set for some serious summer sketching!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/wading-into-chalk-pastels/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Sports Centre – Aquarium Room\, 3001 Vanier Drive\, Courtenay\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Lamb":MAILTO:sandra@sandralamb.art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T101238
CREATED:20260304T035543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T035543Z
UID:10000836-1774173600-1774188000@comoxvalleyarts.com
SUMMARY:Unglued! Collage Creativity Gateway Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Creating with existing images can lower our inhibitions (which is great for those who want to be creative but don’t consider themselves ‘artists’) providing a playful experience of creating with curiousity and openness to the unexpected…just for fun! \nWe will use existing images\, scissors\, gluesticks and our imagination to complete several projects\, both independently and collaboratively. All levels welcome and all materials supplied. \nCollage is an art as old as paper…which is coming up on 2000 years. Collage is a great ‘gateway’ creative activity – it doesn’t require any technical proficiency beyond using a glue stick…the word collage comes from the french word ‘coller’ – (Koo-Lay) – to glue. \nSome of you have created scrapbooks or dream boards\, most commonly made by cutting out magazine images and then gluing them to a backing. This workshop uses those same techniques in a collaborative and playful way. \nWe will make three different collage projects. The first will be a collaborative collage poem\, using words. This will become the inspiration for our second project\, an individual  (and perhaps a little surreal!) landscape. Our final project is called Exquisite Corpse\, a collaborative art technique created by the surrealist artists in the 1920’s\, where participants add to the composition without seeing the previous contributions. The combined result is often delightful\, humorous and unexpected. \nUnglued is just for fun\, having some creative time with other people\, and learning a few techniques that you can use either by yourself\, or with your friends and family. \nI will have all the materials required\, just bring your enthusiasm. \nEmail: kristinacampbellart@gmail.com to register \n$75 workshop fee ($25 bring a friend discount)
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/unglued-collage-creativity-gateway-workshop/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260404T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260404T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T101238
CREATED:20260323T165932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T165932Z
UID:10000840-1775298600-1775311200@comoxvalleyarts.com
SUMMARY:Wading into Chalk Pastels
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that some of the most accomplished and famous artists in history used chalk pastels for sketching and finished works of art? Chalk pastels can be simple or complicated\, portable or cumbersome\, heavy-handed or light and airy. They marry well with other mediums and can express fine detail or swaths of raw colour. They are surface-sensitive and layer well when treated with care. Intrigued? Come and find out more and try your hand at a few simple pieces in this 4-day spring workshop that will have you set for some serious summer sketching!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/wading-into-chalk-pastels-2/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Sports Centre – Aquarium Room\, 3001 Vanier Drive\, Courtenay\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Lamb":MAILTO:sandra@sandralamb.art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260407T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T101238
CREATED:20260323T170914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T172331Z
UID:10000841-1775556000-1775565000@comoxvalleyarts.com
SUMMARY:Portraiture in Oils and Acrylics
DESCRIPTION:Do you have some basic skills in drawing faces and some experience with oils or acrylics? This class will help you take the next step towards confidence with creating portraits using photographic reference. We’ll review the basics like proportions\, composition\, lighting\, etc. and then explore more in-depth practice such as underpainting\, skin tones\, likeness and personal style. I’ll share what tricks I have found useful over the years and we’ll also have a look at how a few of the Masters accomplished their pieces. This short five-week course should get you navigating paint a bit better for your own independant work. Give me a call at (250) 337-5487 if you’d like more information.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/portraiture-in-oils-and-acrylics/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Sports Centre – Aquarium Room\, 3001 Vanier Drive\, Courtenay\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Lamb":MAILTO:sandra@sandralamb.art
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