Community Education Workshops

This Workshop will be Online via Zoom. In this workshop you will use carving tools to design and carve lino, then decorate and construct paper containers. Handmade native flower seed bombs and a template will be provided to complete your Blooming Bomb Bundle!  Your instructor, Angelique, will show you some of her favourite linocut artists, […]

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. Kits included […]

online via zoom Random weave is one of Joan's favourite 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. A materials kit will be provided consisting of […]

online via zoom Tree barks provide one of nature's most beautiful materials for basket making. This course will begin with a discussion covering how to harvest and prepare local tree barks. A materials kit will be provided which will include willow bark and red cedar bark along with waxed thread for twining. Participants will weave […]

This two part class will introduce absolute beginners and novices to painting in acrylics. This is a great class for new painters wanting to learn the basics before joining our outdoor painting sessions. Participants will learn about using and selecting materials, including paints, mediums, painting surfaces, wet palettes, easels and brushes. You will also learn […]