Community Education Workshops

Field trip: September 11 - 9:30am - 11/12pm In-Person Classes: September 13, 20, 27 - 6pm - 9pm &  Join Floral Designer Linda Rambaud to learn industry level floral design skills. This part 1 of a three part series and participants completing all three parts will receive a certificate of completion. Part one consists of […]

Online via zoom This is a traditional rib style basket often called a potato basket constructed with a willow hoop and woven with a selection of materials including dyed reed and seagrass. This style of basket originates in Europe and is ideal for harvesting and storage. This is a great basket for beginners. A material […]

Saturday, September 11 - 11:00am - 12:15pm Open meet-up for anyone wanting to find out more about Richard Wong's in-person and online watercolour classes.  Questions are encouraged. Registration required. Register by calling 250 479 6162 or by using the online registration button below. Register Online Richard Wong, Artist Statement & Biography “How I Became A […]

Online via zoom Random weave is one of Joan's favorite styles of baskets. The structure is beautiful, reminding one of birds' nests. It is strong, durable and lends itself to sculptural forms in both small and large scale. We will discuss several ways of approaching this technique. Discussion will cover how to harvest and forage […]

Online via zoom Willow bark is a lovely material for basket weaving and this project is a perfect way to show it off. We will be weaving this unique shaped pouch/purse which is also beautiful to hang on the wall. We will incorporate other locally harvested materials such as sedges and cedar bark and explore […]

Sunday, September 26 - 12:30pm - 3:30pm Learn how to create this flock of Gulls using shading and texture to create form, watercolour on Japanese art paper.  All levels are welcome.  Beginners are encouraged. Learn in a relaxed, stress-free and professionally guided environment. Richard Wong is a local professional wildlife artist with international credentials.  His […]

Instructor: Joan Carrigan This is a very sturdy rectangular splint woven basket with wood handle. It has an attractive plain and twill weave pattern and is a basket ready to be put to use. Great for shopping, garden produce, garden tools, storage etc. This basket is woven with natural flat reed. Discussion covering staining and […]

Sunday, October 17 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm Instructor: Gordon Mackay As beekeeping becomes even more popular in recent times, the importance of some introductory knowledge becomes even more important prior to getting our honey bees. This workshop is aimed at providing new beekeepers with knowledge that will help them with setting up their first colony […]

Instructor: Joan Carrigan Using lake rushes (tule) create your own vase or wine bottle carrying basket. We will discuss the harvesting and preparation of rush which is a traditional European basket material. We will be using a mold to weave over, and participants will have the choice of including different open and closed weave patterns […]