Horticulture Centre of the Pacific

JMG Summer Camps 2023 Full Day - July 10 -14
2023-07-10 09:00 - 2023-07-14 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
These camps feature an outdoor program that includes time in our very own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food, learn to support natural systems and enjoy the many wilderness areas surrounding us!
Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years

July 10 to 14; Full Day
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00pm
Fee: $185.00
REGISTER online or call 250-479-6162

Hypertufa 101 Workshop
2023-07-15 09:00 - 12:00
with Shana Brown
Two Part Class: Saturday, July 15 - 9am - 12pm & Sunday, July 16 - 1pm - 4pm
Join local artist and Organic Master Gardener, Shana Brown for an intensive, two part, hands-on workshop where you will learn how to mix, mold, finish and cure a beautiful, one of a kind hypertufa planter for your home or garden.
Prized for its lightweight, porous qualities, durability and rustic look, hypertufa is an ideal medium to create unique planters and garden ornaments. Made from easily sourced, domestic materials; when properly cured and reinforced these charming
creations can withstand harsh winters and last for years and years.
Participants will be provided with all necessary materials and equipment, including a personal safety kit to keep for future exploration in hypertufa creation. Please come dressed in closed toe shoes, full length (top & bottom) “work” clothes and be prepared to have some fun getting dirty! Consider a cool, dark spot in your home where your hypertufa creation can be stored and tended for the duration of a, post class, two week curing process.
HCP Members $140/Non-Members $160
Register ONLINE or call 250 479 6162

Instructor Bio: Shana Brown
Shana Brown is a master gardener, landscape designer, visual artist and therapeutic art practitioner who has called Vancouver Island, Canada home for the past 20 years. She draws solace and inspiration from the rural beauty of the Saanich Peninsula where her family resides. With a background of studies in traditional studio arts and organic land management, Shana's artistic practice and professional pursuits lie where art, gardening and wellbeing converge. She believes that connection with the people in our community and the environment that supports us all can be a healing key to happiness in life and hope for the future.

JMG Summer Camps 2023 Full Day - July 17 to 21
2023-07-17 09:00 - 2023-07-21 16:00
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
These camps feature an outdoor program that includes time in our very own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food, learn to support natural systems and enjoy the many wilderness areas surrounding us!
Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years

July 17 to 21; Full Day
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $185.00
Register online or call 250-479-6162

Camp is booked; if you would like to be added to the wait list please use the registration link above.

JMG Summer Camps 2023 Half Day - July 24 to 28
2023-07-24 09:00 - 2023-07-28 12:00
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
These camps feature an outdoor program that includes time in our very own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food, learn to support natural systems and enjoy the many wilderness areas surrounding us!
Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years

July 24 to 28; Half Day
Time: 9:00 am to Noon
Fee: $95.00
Register online or call 250-479-6162

Camp is booked; if you would like to be added to the wait list please use the registration link above.

Tea Time
2023-07-25 13:30 - 15:30
Tea Time Workshop
Tea brewing is an art form that goes back to ancient times. Did you know that many of the herbs growing in our gardens are easy to use for brewing. Children love to explore and learn about these interesting plants that provide our brews with flavours, colours and scents. Together we will explore the herb and flower gardens to create a better understanding of these plants and their uses. Then we will create our own blends to take home and discuss drying and storing techniques while we taste our teas. This makes a great “friends meet up” for your child for an afternoon of creativity, gathering and fun!

Date: Tuesday July 25, 2023
Time: 1:30-3:00pm
Age: 6+ years
Fee: $30/child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

Eco Printing Workshop with Lorelei Textile Design
2023-07-25 16:00 - 19:30
with Carly Stefanowich
Join Carly of Lorelei Textile Design as she leads you through a beginner-friendly eco printing workshop! In this workshop we will cover:

What is eco-printing?
Fibres suitable for eco printing and how to identify them
How to prepare your fibres for receiving and retaining colour
Common and beloved plants used in the process
Ethical wild harvesting practices
Dye garden essentials
Guidance through techniques and applications used to achieve eco prints on fabric
A show and tell of past work to give inspiration and spark curious questions
An instructional booklet full of resources and information for further exploration at home

All of this while engaging in an afternoon of plant-infused play with a lovely community of inquisitive minds! Attendees will be provided with a handmade and upcycled bandana and a set of 2 vintage hankies to explore different techniques and applications of eco-printing. All flowers and foliage are also provided. You will leave this workshop with the foundational skills to continue exploring this fascinating practice at home, your very own eco printed bandana and hanky set, and an instructional booklet full of resources for further research and experimentation. Vegan/gf snacks and iced herbal tea will be available as complimentary refreshments throughout the day.
No previous experience necessary. All materials provided.
HCP Members $65/Non-Members $75
REGISTER ONLINE or call 250 479 6162

Instructor Bio: Carly Stefanowich
Carly of Lorelei Textile Design breathes new life into old threads. Using second hand fibres and low water natural dye techniques she creates wearable, one of a kind works of art to adorn your body and your home. Always with sustainability in mind, she makes use of homegrown botanicals and local foliage to imprint time and place into cloth, informed by the ever changing seasons. She has been working with natural dyes for over 10 years, with a focus on eco printing for the past 4 years. In her engaging workshops, she shares with you her trove of natural dye wisdom to demystify and make accessible the art of imprinting botanical colour on cloth. Carly seeks to empower people to revive their wardrobes through repurposing and repair, making new what was once old or forgotten.

Flower Pressing
2023-07-26 13:30 - 15:00
Flower Pressing Workshop
Remember pressing flowers as a child? This memory is one that is enjoyed by many and easy to do. Together, we will gather flowers and leaves from the garden for pressing in our own little presses to take home. Then we will make some pressed flower crafts to learn how to preserve these little treasures for years to come! Enjoy some creative time with a child in your life and sign up for two! All materials are provided.

Date: Wednesday July 26
Time: 1:30-3:00pm
Age: 6+ years
Fee: $30/child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

Edible & Medicinal Herbs for the Home Herbalist - Summer Workshop
2023-07-29 09:00 - 12:00
Join Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Herbalist Racheal Schnarr for the summer installment of "Edible and Medicinal Herbs for the Home Herbalist". In this hands-on class we will sip on refreshing iced herbal tea while we discuss some of the best herbs for iced teas and herbal salves. Next, we will dive right into creating our own herbal salves and iced tea blends! You will leave this session with your own salve to lather on for the rest of summer and beyond or add to your herbal first aid kit, as well as a herbal iced tea blend.
*Please note that our salves are not vegan and will be made with beeswax.
HCP Members $45/Non-Members $55
REGISTER ONLINE or call 250 479 6162
Instructor Bio: Racheal Schnarr
Racheal Schnarr is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N.) and Herbalist who studied at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and Pacific Rim College.
In addition to working as an R.H.N., Racheal operates a small botanical dispensary using herbs grown exclusively in her garden. She lives her passion of “connecting people with plants” both in her private business as well at Pacific Horticulture College as the College Administrator.
Through years of practicing clinical nutrition at multidisciplinary clinics as well as in her own private practice, she tapped into her passion for sharing the power of holistic nutrition and herbal medicine with her clients. Racheal's practice and classes are fun, hands-on, empowering, education based and are led in a supportive and open environment. Developing a deep relationship with plants, growing herbal medicine, ethical harvesting, food growing, food justice and living in reciprocity with the land on which we grow, forage, and learn are pillars in Racheal's practice and everyday life. She enjoys getting fresh air and her hands dirty when in her home garden, foraging the wild with her dog Josie, and occasionally working for her sister, a Landscape Horticulturist.

JMG Summer Camps 2023 Full Day - Aug 1 to 4
2023-08-01 09:00 - 2023-08-04 16:00
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
These camps feature an outdoor program that includes time in our very own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food, learn to support natural systems and enjoy the many wilderness areas surrounding us!
Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years

Aug 1 to 4; Full Day
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $150.00
Register online or call 250-479-6162

Please enter adult name on first page of registration form, child info will be added on second page

Stories in the Garden - August 2023
2023-08-02 10:30 - 11:30
Imagine a gentle nature walk with your child to calm and inspire you both, followed by a story. Plan to bring along your favourite story blanket and snack. Age: 3 + years recommended (all welcome:)

Dates: August 2, 9 & 16
Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Fees: $37.50 or $30.00 with Family membership
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

JMG Summer Camps 2023 Half Day - Aug 8 to 11
2023-08-08 09:00 - 2023-08-11 12:00
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
These camps feature an outdoor program that includes time in our very own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food, learn to support natural systems and enjoy the many wilderness areas surrounding us!
Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years

Aug 8 to 11; Half Day
Time: 9:00 am to Noon
Fee: $ 80.00
Register online or call 250-479-6162

Please enter adult name on first page of the registration form, child info will be added on second page

Fairy Gardens - It's TeaCup Time
2023-08-09 13:30 - 15:00
Join us for some fun and creative time as we enter the world of fairy garden making! Your child will be introduced to garden design as we visit various gardens looking for inspiration, collecting items in nature to create furnishings with. and followed by a hands-on lesson to make their own garden to take home. These miniature gardens offer hours of play potential for children of all ages. Plant care, planting techniques, and furnishing making will all be featured in this hands on make and take program. Consider signing up with your child and making one of your own! Age: 4+ years (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Theme: TeaCup Time!

Date: Wednesday August 9, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fee: $30/participant, $25/accompanying adult or second child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

Herbal Creations
2023-08-10 13:30 - 15:30
Herbal Creations
Many of us grow herbs in our gardens, but what can you do with them? In this fun and hands-on class, children will learn about some of the plants we know as herbs including; some of their uses, how to harvest them. We will practice methods of drying and creating teas, self care items and gifts that are easy and natural. Participants will make items to take home and share with their family and friends.

Date: Thursday August 10, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Age: 4+ years (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Fee: $30/participant, $25/accompanying adult or second child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

JMG Summer Camps 2023 Full Day - Aug 14 to 18
2023-08-14 09:00 - 2023-08-18 16:00
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
These camps feature an outdoor program that includes time in our very own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food, learn to support natural systems and enjoy the many wilderness areas surrounding us!
Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years

Aug 14 to 18; Full Day
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $185.00
Register online or call 250-479-6162

Please enter adult name on first page of the registration form, child info will be added on second page

Sunflowers - Watercolour on Japanese Art Paper
2023-08-17 12:30 - 16:00
Indulge in some summer fun at the Gardens. "Sunflowers" bring happiness and are always enjoyable to sketch and paint. Follow Richard Wong's gentle guidance to help you experience the joy of creating your own sunflower painting. Choose to work from cut Sunflowers grown at HCP with Richard's guidance, and/or from Richard's class image. All levels are welcome.
Supplies (if students are bringing their own):
- masa paper (8x10" piece). Option: regular 140lb watercolour paper
- winsor newton watercolours: neutral tint, indian yellow, prussian blue, quinacridone gold
- paint brushes, pencil, eraser, paper towels
Class Fee: $80 not including supplies/$90 includes all supplies
Register ONLINE or call 250 479 6162
Richard Wong, Artist Statement & Biography
“How I Became A Wildlife Artist”

This great adventure of mine started fairly innocently.
I spent a glorious 25 years with the provincial government of British Columbia working in finance and policy (Ministry of Environment). During that time, I came to appreciate our wildlife and natural environment, all so delicately balanced! Then it came time to retire. So I did.
My life as a wildlife artist started soon thereafter. With time on my hands, and a Christmas gift of art supplies (from my wonderful spouse), I enrolled in art classes (2010). First it was traditional watercolor classes. Then it was Chinese brush lessons. I soon discovered Japanese art paper, and my career (second) as a professional wildlife artist began. Learning to paint, especially watercolor, allows me to capture the very essence of wildlife and nature like no other medium. Much of our wildlife is affected to the point where we are losing them rapidly. So I do what I can to spread this message of awareness: to paint and capture our wildlife in beautiful, vibrant watercolors; to teach others how to do this; and along the way, to engage and connect people and communities through my love of art. This love has taken me to Australia and the United States, where I've taught, presented and shown my work (Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper). I now paint (professionally), teach and sell from my lovely home base in Victoria, BC, Canada.
Wishing everyone a very lovely journey as we embark on yet another wildlife/art adventure full of wonder, excitement and discovery!
Sincerely,
Richard Wong
Professional Wildlife Artist
Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper

HCP Kids Garden Club - Fall 2023
2023-09-16 09:30 - 11:00
HCP Kids Garden Club
Do you know a child or youth who loves the outdoors and thrives in the garden? Our HCP Kids Garden provides many opportunities for land-based engagement activities, including seed starting and propagation, planting, garden maintenance, pollinator habitats, and so much more. Each weekly class will have us in this amazing teaching garden where we grow our own food crops. Hope you can join us with your pre-k learner or drop-off (or join) your school age child. There are lots of takeaways, including seeds, transplants and more! Please pack your child's own garden gloves if you have some and bring along a water bottle (and snack if needed:)

Date: Saturday's, September 16, 23 (no Club on Sept 30) October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Age: 3 - 14 years
Fee: $80/ 6 weeks
Register

Herbal Creations
2023-09-16 13:30 - 15:00
Herbal Creations
Many of us grow herbs in our gardens, but what can you do with them? In this fun and hands-on class, children will learn about some of the plants we know as herbs including; some of their uses, how to harvest them. We will practice methods of drying and creating teas, self care items and gifts that are easy and natural. Participants will make items to take home and share with their family and friends.

Date: September 16, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Age: 4+ years (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Fee: $30/participant, $25/accompanying adult or second child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

Fall Plant Sale - Extended to October 9
2023-09-22 09:00 - 2023-10-09 16:00
PLANT SALE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 9th
Save the dates! Friday, September 22 for HCP Members and volunteers only. The sale will be open to the public on Saturday, September 23. The sale will be 9:00am – 4:00pm daily.

Fall is the perfect time for planting, the soil is still warm and the fall rains are on the way!
All plants are reduced by 25% and the ever popular bargain bin will have plants at a 50% discount(what I refer to as ‘pot bound specials', plants that just need to get out of the pot to thrive) Victoria Master Gardeners, HCP staff, volunteers and PHC students are on site as well to answer your gardening questions and help you choose the right plant for your garden.

Fall Plant Sale - Open to Everyone
2023-09-23 09:00 - 16:00
September 22 - HCP (members and volunteers only)
September 23- open to all
Save the dates! Friday, September 22 for HCP Members and volunteers only. The sale will be open to the public on Saturday, September 23. The sale will be 9:00am – 4:00pm daily.

Fall is the perfect time for planting, the soil is still warm and the fall rains are on the way!
All plants are reduced by 25% and the ever popular bargain bin will have plants at a 50% discount(what I refer to as ‘pot bound specials', plants that just need to get out of the pot to thrive) Victoria Master Gardeners, HCP staff, volunteers and PHC students are on site as well to answer your gardening questions and help you choose the right plant for your garden.

VIEW PLANT AVAILABILITY LIST

HCP Kids Garden Club - Fall 2023
2023-09-23 09:30 - 11:00
HCP Kids Garden Club
Do you know a child or youth who loves the outdoors and thrives in the garden? Our HCP Kids Garden provides many opportunities for land-based engagement activities, including seed starting and propagation, planting, garden maintenance, pollinator habitats, and so much more. Each weekly class will have us in this amazing teaching garden where we grow our own food crops. Hope you can join us with your pre-k learner or drop-off (or join) your school age child. There are lots of takeaways, including seeds, transplants and more! Please pack your child's own garden gloves if you have some and bring along a water bottle (and snack if needed:)

Date: Saturday's, September 16, 23, (not Sep 30) October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Age: 3 - 14 years
Fee: $80/ 6 weeks
Register

Everyday Wreath Making for Kids
2023-09-23 13:30 - 15:30
Children love to create with natural materials and this class is perfect for those who enjoy crafting and using their hands. Using a variety of materials, including invasive plants and grapevines, we will create some interesting projects to take away.

Date: September 13, 2023
Times: 1:30pam – 3:30 pm
Ages: 7 – 14 years
Fees: $40 or $35 with Family Membership
Register

Fairy Gardens - October
2023-10-07 13:30 - 15:00
Join us for some fun and creative time as we enter the world of fairy garden making! Your child will be introduced to garden design as we visit various gardens looking for inspiration, collecting items in nature to create furnishings with. and followed by a hands-on lesson to make their own garden to take home. These miniature gardens offer hours of play potential for children of all ages. Plant care, planting techniques, and furnishing making will all be featured in this hands on make and take program. Consider signing up with your child and making one of your own! Age: 4+ years (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Theme:

Date: October 7, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fee: $30/participant, $25/accompanying adult or second child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids - Pumpkin People
2023-10-14 10:00 - 11:00
﻿We have a tradition at HCP to make a display featuring Pumpkin People in our lower field. Families and small groups are encouraged to sign up and add to this display by bringing along old clothing, hats, boots and such. We provide the pumpkins and straw to stuff the clothing and position the creations for the public to enjoy. This is also a wonderful time to celebrate the seasonal changes and harvests from our gardens. One registration is good for up to 5 participants.

Date: October 14
Time: 10:00 am
Register: OnLine or Call 250-479-6162

"Gratitude Blossoms" - Watercolour on Japanese Art Paper Workshop
2023-10-14 13:00 - 16:00
As the seasons change, fall brings an opportunity to express gratitude. Follow Richard Wong's gentle guidance to create your very own and personal "Gratitude Blossoms" to give away or keep. Choose to work with a "heart", as in this sample image, or with a "bee, "butterfly" or "songbird" image, which will be provided in class as options. Everyone is welcome!
$80.00 (art supplies not included - students bring their own), OR
$90.00 (art supplies included) [$80 tuition + $10 supplies]
Supplies (for students who are bringing their own):

masa paper (several 8x10" pieces). Option: regular 140lb watercolour paper
winsor newton watercolours: alizarin crimson or any red, sepia, quinacridone gold, indian yellow, neutral tint, winsor blue (red shade)
watercolour spray bottle (eg: 2 oz holbein from Opus)
paint brushes (medium and small), pencil, eraser, paper towels, containers for rinse water

Register ONLINE or call 250 479 6162

Richard Wong, Artist Statement & Biography
“How I Became A Wildlife Artist”

This great adventure of mine started fairly innocently.
I spent a glorious 25 years with the provincial government of British Columbia working in finance and policy (Ministry of Environment). During that time, I came to appreciate our wildlife and natural environment, all so delicately balanced! Then it came time to retire. So I did.
My life as a wildlife artist started soon thereafter. With time on my hands, and a Christmas gift of art supplies (from my wonderful spouse), I enrolled in art classes (2010). First it was traditional watercolor classes. Then it was Chinese brush lessons. I soon discovered Japanese art paper, and my career (second) as a professional wildlife artist began. Learning to paint, especially watercolor, allows me to capture the very essence of wildlife and nature like no other medium. Much of our wildlife is affected to the point where we are losing them rapidly. So I do what I can to spread this message of awareness: to paint and capture our wildlife in beautiful, vibrant watercolors; to teach others how to do this; and along the way, to engage and connect people and communities through my love of art. This love has taken me to Australia and the United States, where I've taught, presented and shown my work (Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper). I now paint (professionally), teach and sell from my lovely home base in Victoria, BC, Canada.
Wishing everyone a very lovely journey as we embark on yet another wildlife/art adventure full of wonder, excitement and discovery!
Sincerely,
Richard Wong
Professional Wildlife Artist
Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper

Home Herbalist Series - Fall Workshop
2023-10-16 13:00 - 16:00
Join Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Herbalist Racheal Schnarr for the Fall installment of the “Home Herbalist” series. During the first installment of this class we will review herbalism as a whole, then taste and review some of the best herbs to use during the upcoming cold and flu season. During the second installment we will make the traditional folk remedy of fire cider! You will leave this class with your own batch of fire cider and the confidence to make this revered traditional remedy for yourself, your family, and your friends.
HCP Members $55/Non-Members $65
REGISTER ONLINE or call 250 479 6162
Instructor Bio: Racheal Schnarr
Racheal Schnarr is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N.) and Herbalist who studied at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and Pacific Rim College.
In addition to working as an R.H.N., Racheal operates a small botanical dispensary using herbs grown exclusively in her garden. She lives her passion of “connecting people with plants” both in her private business as well at Pacific Horticulture College as the College Administrator.
Through years of practicing clinical nutrition at multidisciplinary clinics as well as in her own private practice, she tapped into her passion for sharing the power of holistic nutrition and herbal medicine with her clients. Racheal's practice and classes are fun, hands-on, empowering, education based and are led in a supportive and open environment. Developing a deep relationship with plants, growing herbal medicine, ethical harvesting, food growing, food justice and living in reciprocity with the land on which we grow, forage, and learn are pillars in Racheal's practice and everyday life. She enjoys getting fresh air and her hands dirty when in her home garden, foraging the wild with her dog Josie, and occasionally working for her sister, a Landscape Horticulturist.

Pro-D Day Camp
2023-10-20 09:00 - 16:00
During these camps, we will busy ourselves with seasonal gardening activities in our very own HCP Kids Garden! There will also be an exploration of the many natural systems that keep our gardens growing, garden arts and crafts, and more!

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $45
Date: 20 October 2023
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162

Finger Painting without the Paint Workshop
2023-10-22 09:00 - 13:00
with Wendy Picken
Have FUN in the Gardens with Artist and Author Wendy Picken. Explore the mixed medium techniques she has developed over the past 30 years. Learn how to create beautiful flowerscapes while exploring the Gardens on paper. This class is suitable for beginners and is a great refresher for those who have taken the class before. All supplies are included.
Fees: HCP Members $75/Non-Members $85
Register ONLINE or call 250 479 6162
This class is also available for private groups. More details HERE.
Instructor Bio: Wendy Picken
Wendy Picken is well known for her whimsical, bold and colorful floral work. She has been an artist on the Saanich Peninsula for the past 35 years. She has illustrated and self published 2 books for children, her latest release is titled ‘Rainbees & Honeybows'.

Family Event - Harvest Festival
2023-10-28 09:00 - 15:00
A day of Family friendly activities, exhibits and more!
Admission by donation.

HCP Kids - Pumpkin People
2023-10-28 10:00 - 11:00
﻿We have a tradition at HCP to make a display featuring Pumpkin People in our lower field. Families and small groups are encouraged to sign up and add to this display by bringing along old clothing, hats, boots and such. We provide the pumpkins and straw to stuff the clothing and position the creations for the public to enjoy. This is also a wonderful time to celebrate the seasonal changes and harvests from our gardens. One registration is good for up to 5 participants.

Date: October 28
Time: 10 am
Register: OnLine or Call 250-479-6162

A Gardener's Journal with Exposed Spine Binding Workshop
2023-10-28 10:00 - 15:00
with Trisha Klus
Exposed bindings are one of the most versatile structures for books. By learning just the basic stitching pattern, a whole world of possibilities opens for the participants to mix and match the different sewing patterns or to create their own. In this workshop the participants will create a blank journal with covers made from handmade papers. Exposed stitching will decorate the spine. This journal is perfect as a garden journal, a trip journal, for collage or sketching. Basic concepts of book binding will be discussed including tool usage, book binding terms and paper grain.
All materials required to complete this project will be provided by the instructor. A supply list will be available upon registration.
HCP Members $110/Non-Members $120
Register ONLINE or call 250 479 6162
Instructor Bio: Trisha Klus
Trisha Klus is a paper and lettering artist specializing in calligraphy and hand bound artist's books. The love of letters and the written word are revealed in her work where the text often becomes part of the image for its own shape and beauty. Texture and structure are very important to her. Her goal is to create artwork and artist's books that tell a story in a graphic and meaningful way.
Since beginning her creative studies in 1995, Trisha's books and artwork have been published in Somerset Studio, Handcraft Illustrated, Bound & Lettered, The Alcuin Society's Amphora and The Canadian Philatelist. She has participated in group shows with the Fairbank Calligraphy Society, Printmakers Only Group, Canadian Book Binders and Book Artists Guild, The Warmland Calligraphers, The Escape Artists and The Sooke Fine Arts Show. In 2011 she had her first solo show. Her work in is the Special Collections Library at University of Victoria, the Special Collections Library at University of British Columbia, the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, the National Library for Legal Deposit as well as in private collections. Formerly an Officer and one of the first women aircrew in the Canadian Military, Trisha is now happily settled on Vancouver Island.
