Inspirational Mandala Art Play
Silver Bowerbird Gallery Back door 479 4th St., Courtenay, british columbia, CanadaJoin Margaret for a relaxed workshop creating your own inspirational mandala to help raise your energy to a new level. Uncover your inspiration, wishes and vision for 2025 - and beyond - in this meditative mandala class. Enjoy the art of zen-dooodles and watercolour, a simple art technique that produces amazing imagery with your story […]
Slow Stich Series
Jan 16 – Jan 30 If 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. Join costume maker and artist Lori Kenney for a deep breath and many small stitches. The practical side […]
Comox Valley Songwriters Circle
Each month singer/songwriters gather to share their tunes at Artful : The Gallery. The range of abilities, experience and genres welcomes musicians who appreciate the challenge (and the deadline!) of creating a new song each month. The circle provides a place to be inspired, seek feedback and to be able to hear what other creatives […]
Artful : The Poets
Join us for the February 3rd start to the 2025 Artful : The Poets Series. Comox Valley's Carol Neufeld is our feature poet. Sign up at the door for the open mic (5 mins per poet) following Neufeld's presentation, hosted by Big Dada Ed Varney. 7-9pm $10 or pwyc.
Through Lines
Through Lines showcases the landscape in all its forms through the rich and tactile art of printmaking. Featuring original, hand-pulled prints by thirteen members of the Comox Valley Printmakers Association, the exhibition highlights diverse techniques, including collagraph, drypoint, linocut, monotype, and more. From natural vistas to abstract interpretations, these works explore the personal, social, and […]
Intro To Quilting- A Simple Sampler
Feb 4 – Mar 11 Feeling 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! This multi-week class is a great primer, encompassing the basic skills you need for almost […]
Clive Powsey : Discontemporary Printmaking
Like many artists I see images and iconography primarily existing in a continuum that goes back to the dawn of human culture and is sustained by recurring archetypes. The term "contemporary art" attempts to locate pictures here and now in time and space taxonomically, but this feels unnatural for those who take stock of the […]
Unsculpted
This afternoon workshop will connect you with the joy of creating for the sake of exploration, humour, and collaboration. Primarily utilizing modelling and assemblage, we will cultivate a sense of possibility, adventure and imagination. Creating with unexpected materials can lower our inhibitions, giving us the playful experience of creating with curiosity and openness to […]
Comox Valley Songwriters Circle
Each month singer/songwriters gather to share their tunes at Artful : The Gallery. The range of abilities, experience and genres welcomes musicians who appreciate the challenge (and the deadline!) of creating a new song each month. The circle provides a place to be inspired, seek feedback and to be able to hear what other creatives […]
‘Scapes
...land, sea, garden, urban, rural... 4 Comox Valley artists bring the world to the gallery! Alora Griffin, Channing Holland, Trisha Milne and Roger Vermeulen interpret their visions of the environment with water and colour. Both framed and unframed works will be for sale. Join us for the Artist Reception Saturday, Feb 22nd, 7-9pm
Spoken Word: An Oral Excursion From Page to Performance
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCA workshop led by poet and performer Steven J. Thompson. Email to reserve your spot: stevenjthompsonpoet@gmail.com Steven J. Thompson is a writer, spoken word artist and poet. He has written […]
Artful : The Poets
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCFeature Poet Cynthia Woodman starts off the evening with her reading, followed by our Open Mic hosted by Diana Kolpak. Sign up at the door for your 5min spot! For […]