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Date: Sunday, April 13, 1 to 5 pm Location: The Lion’s Den, Comox Level: Intermediate - participants should be familiar with colour theory and mixing. Cost: $100 per person Students 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 […]

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. All materials will be provided, just bring your own scissors and any extra special bits you want to use for your creation. Email wordsandimagescollagepoetry@gmail.com to register.

Dates: Sunday, April 27th, 1:30-3:30 PM Location: The Lion's Den, Comox Level: Beginner Cost: $45 Join 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 […]

May 2 – May 16 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. […]

May 2 – May 23 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 […]

May 10 – Jun 7 If you love natural dyes, working with fibre and exploring colour, you'll love this six week course with Eloise Holland! Take 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 […]