online via zoom Joan will be taking us on a visual journey, touching down on some of the highlights of her 30 years of exploring Basket Weaving. Along the way she will share her story of how she got swept up in the world of baskets; spotlight some of her influential teachers; take us on […]
ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Watercolours with Richard Wong – "How to Paint Mist & Fog", Fairy Lake, Port Renfrew Relax, Paint and Connect. Enjoy a lovely learning experience online where you can relax, have some fun, paint and connect with others while learning how to create beautiful watercolours on Japanese art paper. You will receive tips on how to […]
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ONLINE VIA ZOOM - 1 class per week for 6 weeks Weds, April 21st - May 26th, 11:00am - 12:00pm PST Would you like to be part of an exciting small group of painters to learn and paint together online? Our instructor, Richard Wong, is teaching small groups to learn the best of Chinese brush […]
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 […]
Children love to explore our gardens while observing and experiencing nature. Together, we will engage in a series of NATURE ACTIVITIES. Each session will include a garden wander, a sharing circle and story-time (plan to bring along your snack and picnic blanket for story time and dress for the weather?) Limit: 8 children. Dates: Wednesday's throughout […]
Join us to celebrate Mother's Day and life with a beautiful floral painting of Irises in vibrant watercolour, one of our favourite flowers. Richard will guide you through. Relaxed, stress-free and fully supported. For all levels, including first time painters. Sunday, May 9 – 1:00pm - 3:00pm (PST) Participant Fee: $20 per screen Supplies: Richard […]
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 […]