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Beginner Pottery on the Wheel
Learn how to centre clay and make pots such as mugs and bowls and plates. Finish your pots by trimming a foot and attaching handles. Tuesdays Sep 3 - Oct 8.
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Beginner Pottery on the Wheel
Learn how to centre clay and make pots such as mugs and bowls and plates. Finish your pots by trimming a foot and attaching handles.
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Opportunity: Call for Artisans for the Deck the Halls Craft Fair
The entire Sechelt Arts Centre is opened up for the popular Deck the Halls Craft Fair with artisans set up in both Galleries, the Music and the Art Studio. It’s the perfect time and place to help customers get into the Christmas spirit while picking up their Christmas gifts. The early bird submission deadline is Oct 1, 2019 and booths cost $100. For more information, go to https://sunshinecoastartscouncil.com/christmas-craft-fair/ and download an application. This year’s “Deck the Halls” is November 16…
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Opportunity – Community Photo Display
Submissions of photographs are being accepted for display in the District of Sechelt’s municipal hall. Applicants from Sechelt are given priority, but artists from other Sunshine Coast localities will also be considered. Three photos will be displayed in the lobby of Municipal Hall; displays will be rotated on a quarterly basis. The acrylic frames accommodate images 24”h x 36”w. Due to the large size of the display frames, the original photo should be a minimum of 3000 x 4500 pixels (13.5MP). Go…
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Opportunity: Street Banners
The District of Sechelt’s banner program is a community public art initiative that showcases the work of local artists and highlights the creativity of our community. The District of Sechelt is looking for artists, illustrators, and/or graphic designers residing on the Sunshine Coast to create original banner artwork for Sechelt’s lamppost banners. The selected artist will be responsible for the creation of two designs that will be printed onto 80 banners. More info from web (below) Deadline October 7 2019,…
Find out more »“Exchanged”
This group came together to share ideas, imagination and skills related to digital textile work. While encouraging each other through support and inspiration, they push the boundaries of their own practice through experimentation. For this exhibition, each artist chose a personal photograph, “Exchanged” it with the group members and twenty-five inspired artworks resulted in five distinct interpretations of each photo. This exhibit showcases these pieces as well as selected works from the ongoing photographic explorations of the artists.
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New September Hours for Harbour Gallery
Starting Labour Day weekend, our hours revert to Wednesdays and Saturdays 11am to 4pm. View new works in a wide variety of media. Bring your out of town guests to our charming artist cooperative. We are located in the heart of Madeira Park. Just look for the purple banner and our sign on Gonzales road.
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Textures and Fragments: Teryl Mullock & Monica Gewurz
Exhibition: September 12 - October 13 Opening Reception: Sunday September 15, 2019 at 2pm Meet the Artists: Sunday September 22, 2019 at 2pm “Textures and Fragments” pairs the work of Teryl Mullock and Monica Gewurz in two concurrent and deeply connected exhibitions. Teryl Mullock's work is an exploration of the free expression of the artistic process, with inspiration drawn from fragmentary observations of the natural world. Monica Gewurz's exhibition highlights texture using repurposed materials found in our daily lives, with…
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Handbuilding Functional Pottery
Focusing on functional pottery, this hand building class will explore using slabs to form mugs, bowls and serving platters. Wednesdays Sept 4 - Oct 9.
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Bob Ross Paint Party
Unleash your creativity and toss your troubles to the fluffy white clouds alongside the soothing voice of Mr. Bob Ross himself! Guided by both Mr. Ross and our local artist who invokes him via her own sweet afro, Ms. Karis. She will set you up with proper canvas, paints and all the tools you'll need. We'll throw the Joy Of Painting up on the big screen and Karis will come around to give everyone a helping hand. Absolutely no experience…
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Opportunities: Sunshine Coast Arts Council Annual Awards – Call for Nominations
SCAC Annual Awards Do you know someone who merits an award or do you feel you would like to self-nominate? The Annual SCAC Awards consist of the Louise Baril Memorial Music Award, the Gillian Lowndes Award, the Frances Wasserlein Community Leadership in Arts and Culture Award and the Anne and Philip Klein Visual Arts Award. These awards are open for nominations submitted to the SCAC offices or by email at info@sunshinecoastartscouncil.com. For more information, go to https://sunshinecoastartscouncil.com/awards-criteria/ Deadline September 30,…
Find out more »‘Quiet Co-existence’ and ‘Corvidae’
Exhibitions: Jennifer Ferries: 'Quiet Co-existence'(oils) and Andrea Pratt: 'Corvidae' (mixed media). Opening reception: Saturday Sep 14, 2pm-4pm
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Beginner Bridge Club
Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m., to September 26 (EXCEPT August 29) Learn how to play bridge this summer! Judy Larson facilitates this weekly drop-in, Everyone welcome!Free.
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Little Hands
Fridays, hands on creative exploration for adults, babies and children, casual drop in atmosphere, collaborate, learn, share. $5 sliding scale.
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Handbuilding Pottery Workshop
Learn how to make clay slabs into functional pottery such as mugs, bowls and plates. Explore using texture on your pieces. Sept 21-22.
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Landscape Painting in Watercolour
Saturdays Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5 Instructor: Roberta Mauel. These classes will guide you through the ins and outs of painting landscape images, with a focus on British Columbian landscape scenes. Each class will include exercises in the techniques of watercolour painting, designed to put you at ease with this highly accessible medium.
Find out more »PR – World Wide Spin in Public Day
Join us Saturday, September 21 at Willingdon Beach Logger Sports Memorial Bowl for World Wide Spin in Public Day! Info bythefibreside@gmail.com
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Off the Page play reading
From playwright Dorothy Dittrich, author of last season’s hit The Dissociates, another play - Lesser Demons. When Hannah agrees to a little weekend getaway to one of the Gulf Islands with her husband David, she has no idea what lies in wait. From past lives to deals with the devil, Lesser Demons takes a comic look at some serious subjects: family, love, creativity, forgiveness, spirituality and a few demons like ambition and greed along the way. Admission by donation.
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Meet the Artist: Monica Gewurz and Teryl Mullock
As part of the exhibition, Textures & Fragments, artists Monica Gewurz and Teryl Mullock will discuss their process, inspiration, and practice, which is rich and deep in colour, materials, and content.
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Art Night At The Wildwood Public House
Hosted by Tyler Bate. A guided paint session $5 glasses of wine and great food. Family friendly until 9pm. Tix $35 pre-sale only
Find out more »ArtWalk in Sechelt
Sept 24 - Oct 22. Artwork in participating stores and businesses in Downtown Sechelt.
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Monoprinting & Natural Materials
Young people’s workshop offering lessons from a senior artist on using natural materials to create mono-prints through a variety of techniques such as tracing, etching, and ink transfers. Created for young people ages 8-13 to engage them with art, nature, and the world of visual arts in a day-long workshop on their pro-d day. Maximum 16 participants per workshop. $50 members/ $75 non-members
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Young People’s Programs: Monoprinting and Natural Materials
Pro D Day - Ages 8-13 This one-day workshop will introduce you to monoprinting techniques using natural materials including leaves, bark and branches. You will explore how to create textures and compositions using simple materials found all around. Young people’s workshops offer lessons from a senior artist on using natural materials to create mono-prints through a variety of techniques such as tracing, etching, and ink transfers. Created for young people ages 8-13 to engage them with art, nature, and the…
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Culture Days Public Art Walking Tour
Celebrate BC Culture Days by joining a free Public Art & Murals Walking Tour of downtown Sechelt. This professionally-guided tour will give you an opportunity to experience some of the locally-made art in our community. You will have the opportunity to discuss the artworks, as well as cultural events and activities in Sechelt. The tour will cover Sechelt's newest murals, sculptures, and a hidden waterfront gem.
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