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SUMMARY:Through Lines
DESCRIPTION: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 political dimensions of place. Framed\, mounted\, and matted pieces will be on display\, with select works available for purchase. \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, Feb 8\, 1 to 3PM\nAlso enjoy free printmaking demonstrations on three consecutive Saturdays during the exhibition\, where you can watch artists at work and learn about their techniques. \n• Saturday\, February 15th (1–3 PM): Maggie Norman will demonstrate collagraph printing using a small press or foot-powered methods. \n• Saturday\, February 22nd (1–3 PM): Susan Gillespie and David Ballantyne will lead a lino carving and printing demonstration.\n• Saturday\, March 1st (1–3 PM): Terri Stelfox will showcase watercolour monoprinting using a 3D-printed press.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/through-lines/
LOCATION:Pearl Ellis Gallery\, 1729 Comox Ave\, Comox\, BC\, V9M 3M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:'Scapes
DESCRIPTION:…land\, sea\, garden\, urban\, rural… \nFour Comox Valley artists bring the world to the gallery. \nAlora 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. \nJoin us for the Artist Reception Saturday\, Feb 22nd\, 7-9pm \nGallery Hours Weds – Sat 12-5pm
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/scapes-2/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Broken Promises
DESCRIPTION:The Courtenay and District Museum is pleased to present the travelling exhibition Broken Promises from the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre. \nGrounded in research from Landscapes of Injustice – a 7 year multi-disciplinary\, multi-institutional\, community engaged project\, this exhibit explores the dispossession of Japanese Canadians in the 1940s. It illuminates the loss of home and the struggle for justice of one racially marginalized community. The story unfolds by following seven narrators that include Eikichi Kagetsu of Fanny Bay and Hiroshi Okuda from Cumberland. Learn about life for Japanese Canadians in Canada before war\, the administration of their lives during and after war ends\, and how legacies of dispossession continue to this day. \nThank you to the Landscapes of Injustice Partner Institutions and the Government of Canada. \nSchool classes are welcome to visit this exhibit. Please arrange a time by contacting the museum at 250-334-0686 ext 2\, or by emailing us. Provide the grade level and number of people in the group. The visit is included with your general admission fee. The Landscapes of Injustice website affiliated with the exhibit offers interactive resources and lessons for both elementary and secondary students. 
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/exhibit-broken-promises/
LOCATION:the Courtenay and District Museum\, 207 4th St\, Courtenay\, BC\, COURTENAY\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exibits
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SUMMARY:Guest Artist: Charlie Farrero at the Potter’s Place Gallery
DESCRIPTION:CERAMIC WALL SCULPTURES  \nWe are very excited to welcome Charlie as our guest artist for the month of March. He has long been involved in the Canadian Arts Community and his work has been exhibited across Canada. His work can be found in several public collections including the Saskatchewan Arts Board\, MacKenzie Art Gallery (Regina) and New Canadian Ceramics Museum in China.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/guest-artist-charlie-farrero-at-the-potters-place-gallery/
LOCATION:Potters Place Gallery\, 180B 5th Street\, Courtenay\, British Columbia\, V9N 1J4\, Canada
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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:Artful : The Poets
DESCRIPTION:Feature 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 more info about Cynthia visit the events page on our website. \n  \n 
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/artful-the-poets-5/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Awakening: Spring Members Show
DESCRIPTION:As the days grow longer and nature stirs to life\, the Pearl Ellis Gallery invites you to experience Awakening: Spring Members Show. Running from March 4 to March 29\, this dynamic exhibition features work from 49 talented local artists\, capturing the essence of renewal and transformation in a variety of styles and mediums. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Saturday\, March 8\, from 1-3 PM\, where you can meet the artists\, enjoy refreshments\, and immerse yourself in the creative energy of the season. \nFrom seasoned professionals to emerging talents\, Awakening showcases a diverse collection of original paintings\, photography\, sculpture\, and more. At The Pearl\, all pieces are available for purchase\, along with an excellent selection of art cards by local artists – perfect for gift-giving or adding a touch of inspiration to your home. \nAs a volunteer-run\, non-profit gallery\, the Pearl Ellis Gallery is dedicated to supporting and celebrating the arts in our community. Located in downtown Comox at 1729 Comox Avenue\, the gallery offers free admission and is wheelchair accessible. \nFor more information\, visit www.pearlellisgallery.ca or call 250-339-2822 during gallery hours. Interested in becoming a member? Join for just $30 per year and be part of this vibrant artistic community. \nCelebrate the season of renewal with Awakening – a show that promises to inspire!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/awakening-spring-members-show/
LOCATION:Pearl Ellis Gallery\, 1729 Comox Ave\, Comox\, BC\, V9M 3M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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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:Bob Log III
DESCRIPTION:Bob 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 1996\, showcasing his incomparable talents and developing a devoted following along the way. A whirlwind of dexterous limbs and digits\, this super star sonic showman has to be seen to be believed. \nClad in his cannonball man\, extra tight jumpsuit and signature motorcycle helmet with telephone/microphone attached\, Bob Log III unfailingly sweats up a river while kicking on a kick drum\, stomping his homemade foot cymbal and playing slide on an old arch top guitar. Bob Log on being a one man band: “Yeah\, who needs a rhythm section? They say drummers are crazy\, guitar players are idiots and singers are assholes. And I gotta be all of ‘em.” His endless pursuit for musical mayhem and a downright party has seen his unique talents utilized for children’s birthday parties\, obscure beer barns\, mammoth music festivals and everything in between. \nBob Log explains: “It’s pretty simple: I take a guitar and turn it into a party. There’s a lot of ways to do that\, and I’ve figured out most of ‘em! Having fun with my guitar is the ultimate goal in every song. Then I add some drums to it. With my drumming it’s electronic beats\, but not a whole song programmed\, so it can change at any time. Then I also play real drums on top of that. I’m trying to sound like two drummers\, and one of my drummers is good and the one of my drummers is terrible and they absolutely hate each other! And I finger-pick on top of that and sing into a telephone in my helmet attached to my head. The basic idea is I’m doing this fun thing with my guitar and making it as fun as possible until people spill their drinks and someone loses a shoe. If there’s one shoe on the ground\, and it’s totally wet because of the puddles of spilled drinks\, then I‘ve done my job right.” \nYet\, beyond the crazy show and mesmerizing visuals\, lies the true reason for Bob Log’s international cult status and superhero adoration. It is quite simply the guitar playing – finger picked lightning\, sliding up and down\, stopping when it wants to\, then starting again when it feels like it\, all in a way that makes people move uncontrollably\, smile and reel. \nhttps://www.boblog111.com/ \nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Log_III \nhttps://www.facebook.com/boblog111/ \nhttps://boblogiii.bandcamp.com/track/consuela-did-it \nOpening the show will be Caveman & The Banshee\, a kozmik atomic punk duo from Nanaimo BC Canada guaranteed to melt your brain. \nhttps://cavemanandthebanshee.bandcamp.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/cavemanandthebanshee/
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/bob-log-iii/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert
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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
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