Gumboots in the Straits Author Reading
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCJoin Jeff Hartbower and friends reading from their contributions to the BC Bestseller "Gumboots in the Straits". Joe Ziner will be the bandleader for some fiddle music to round out the session. Artful is currently hosting "Capt. Jeff ", a 25 year retrospective of the work of folk artist and sculptor Jeff Hartbower.
David Braid – Composer. Improviser. Pianist.
York Place Musical Salon Courtenay, BC, CanadaAcclaimed Canadian composer, improviser and jazz pianist David Braid is visiting Vancouver Island in December 2024 following his tour in Denmark, Poland and the UK. It is our good fortune that he can join us in the Salon to perform selections from his own compositions for solo piano, as heard on some of his Juno […]
Just in Time Choirs Fall 2024 Concert “River”
Northgate Church 1640 Burgess Road, Cpurtenay, BC, CanadaJoin the Just in Time Choirs for their Fall Concert, “River”, at a new location: Northgate Church, Burgess Road, Courtenay on Saturday December 7th 2024. Matinee - 3:00 pm, evening performance - 7:30 pm. In keeping with the “River” theme, songs have been chosen for their reference to rivers, but also because they reflect how […]
Comox Valley Songwriters Circle
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCThe circles are a place for both new and experienced songwriters to come share new songs they are working on, or to dust off some old ones that may need some practice. We take turns going around the circle sharing one song at a time, and each artist can decide if they want others to […]
CVGBs New Year’s Dance Party w/ Drama Queen, Devours, & Avro
Comox Valley Curling Centre 4835 Headquarters Road, Courtenay, BC, CanadaLocal music and art cooperative CVGBs is proudly presenting it’s first ever New Year’s event, an inclusive dance party featuring three diverse live acts & DJs. Co-headlining will be two acts that have caused multiple long line-ups to see them play at Cumberland’s Woodstove Festival: Vancouver’s Devours, and Salt Spring Island’s Drama Queen. Opening the […]
Lenses & Layers
Pearl Ellis Gallery 1729 Comox Ave, Comox, BC, CanadaThe Pearl Ellis Gallery is excited to begin 2025 with Lenses & Layers: Exploring Photography and Digital Art, an exhibition showcasing the innovative possibilities within digital and photographic mediums. Running […]
Adult/Teen Intro To Crochet
#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay, BC, CanadaJan 10 – Jan 24 Ready to get crocheting? You will love this three-class session! This class is for Teens (14+) and Adults! Starting with some simple stitch trials,you will […]
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 […]
Slow Stich Series
#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay, BC, CanadaJan 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 […]
Comox Valley Songwriters Circle
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCEach 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 […]
Artful : The Poets
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCJoin 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
Pearl Ellis Gallery 1729 Comox Ave, Comox, BC, CanadaThrough 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
#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay, BC, CanadaFeb 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
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCLike 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
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCThis 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
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCEach 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
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BC...land, sea, garden, urban, rural... Four 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 Gallery Hours […]
‘Scapes
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BC...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 articles for Monday Magazine and 11th Transmission, and participated in the 2007 CBC Poetry Face-off. Steven’s poetry has appeared in print, in publications such as […]
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 […]
Bag Making With Lorraine
#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay, BC, CanadaMar 5 – Mar 19 Join Lorraine for this great bag-making class! You will use the Traverse Bag by Noodlehead Patterns, with a small modification to make it even more beginner-friendly. Choose from two sizes! This class is a great way to keep practicing those straight lines, sewing zippers, and making accurate measurements and cuts. […]
Bob Log III
Comox Valley Curling Centre 4835 Headquarters Road, Courtenay, BC, CanadaBob Log III is a one man band slide guitar blues punk party. A perverse product of the Arizona desert, Bob Log III has been diligently travelling the globe since […]