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April 2020
Indigo Dye + Shibori Techniques – CANCELLED
Instructor: Amber Friedman. We will learn about how Indigo pigment is different from all other natural dyes, the proper way to prepare and use it to dye fabric. You will learn the Japanese art of Shibori, which is a classic way of making patterns by folding, tying, clamping and sewing fabric. We will also make a standard Indigo vat designed for high production. Materials will be provided, however, feel free to bring one piece of clothing to dye. Bring –…
Find out more »Master Weaver Course: Level Two – POSTPONED
April 15 - 20. FibreWorks is pleased to be in partnership with Olds College in hosting the Master Weaver & Master Spinner Certificate Programs. LEVEL TWO: Successful completion of the previous level is required to continue in the program. These studies expand on knowledge and skill gained from working through the coursework and assignments of Level I.
Find out more »Lucas Kratochwil Online Painting Workshop
Lucas has designed this online, 4-week workshop, to teach you how to paint realistic landscapes, from the comfort of your home, anywhere in the world! He will share with you, step by step, the complete process from setting up your studio and getting the right supplies, to completing a realistic landscape painting of your own. April 25 to May 16, 2020 More info here.
Find out more »May 2020
Watercolour and Ink with Bruce Edwards – CANCELLED
May 2 & 3. with Bruce Edwards. We will be mixing colour, applying washes, dry brush techniques, etc. to create art together. Valuable information to supplement travel sketching and journals. We will also work from our own mini still life compositions, to realize the basic steps in producing our art.
Find out more »Webinar: An Introduction to Permaculture
Permaculture and Plant Medicine for Resilience & Regeneration. Empowered preparation, prevention & response for unexpected times. More info here. Register by emailing - kym@gigglingchitree.com.
Find out more »Financial Wellness Workshops – Live Online
Designed to Support the Community from Sunshine Coast Credit Union. Visit www.sunshineccu.com/Learn for upcoming sessions. or call 604.740.7717 to book a webinar for your group.
Find out more »Online Free Rock Painting Tutorials
From Rockin'Deed - Enjoy Check them out here.
Find out more »Artists Books: Skills for Solitude Online Workshop #2
Free! Register to get the access information; 10 participants maximum https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/skills-for-solitude-online-workshop-artists-books-tickets-104462819104 Second of the Skills for Solitude is a series. Open to any skill level and are meant to be a fun and creative way to keep connected during Covid-19. You need to have access to a computer with video and sound, and a stable internet connection. Zoom also works with a smartphone or tablet. We encourage you to sign up early so that you can test out the link…
Find out more »Artists Books: Skills for Solitude Online Workshop #3
Free! Register to get the access information; 10 participants maximum https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/skills-for-solitude-online-workshop-botanical-drawing-tickets-104464213274 Third of the Skills for Solitude is a series. These workshops are open to any skill level and are meant to be a fun and creative way to keep connected during Covid-19. You need to have access to a computer with video and sound, and a stable internet connection. Zoom also works with a smartphone or tablet. We encourage you to sign up early so that you can test…
Find out more »Abstract art classes with Marlene Lowden
Explore the mysterious world of abstract art in Place des Arts’ first online visual arts series! View 5 videos by artist and educator Marlene Lowden to discover how artists use the elements of design to express themselves while experimenting with materials you have at home. Through a series of fun activities in each video, you will be introduced to each element of design and learn how to interpret these elements when looking at abstract art. This video series is suitable…
Find out more »SEWN: Education Session – How to protect your income seminar
In the age of COVID-19 we are thinking more and more about protecting our income. In this 2 hour seminar, learn about what that can mean for you, your business and/or your family. Valerie Georgescu, from Cooperators and Leah Van Staveren from Edge Benefits will be leading this education session. Both of these women will show you how to access customized benefits for your self-employed business. Free for members; $10 for non-members. Sign up for seminar and/or join SEWN here.
Find out more »Wrapping + 3D Drawing: Skills for Solitude Online Workshop #4
Free! Register to get the access information; 10 participants maximum https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/skills-for-solitude-online-workshop-wrapping-or-3d-drawing-tickets-104464722798 Last of the Skills for Solitude is a series. Open to any skill level and are meant to be a fun and creative way to keep connected during Covid-19. You need to have access to a computer with video and sound, and a stable internet connection. Zoom also works with a smartphone or tablet. We encourage you to sign up early so that you can test out the link…
Find out more »Online Workshops with Mehran Modarres Sadeghi
May 9, 16, 23, 30. Skills for Solitude is a series of free online workshops combining ideas, hands-on experimenting and a chance to share what you made. These workshops are open to any skill level and are meant to be a fun and creative way to keep connected during Covid-19. Learn more here.
Find out more »June 2020
ONLINE: Free Art Class for Everyone!
Self isolating? Home with kids? Emotions running amuck? Join me for this short art project. No art experience necessary and you just need basic supplies !! And please tag me or use the hashtag #shareyourartwithus if you’d like to share what you create on Instagram 🙏 Please share with others if you find this helpful, fun and/or relaxing. I’d love to answer any questions, reach out to me to share your insights or comments too. Watch for continuing updates. The…
Find out more »Extreme Warp Makeover with Robyn Spadey – CANCELLED
June 11 - 12. Hate to warp, but love to weave? Want more versatility from a single warp? Then this is a workshop for you! In this workshop, participants will warp their loom with their choice of one of three four-shaft threadings and perform an extreme makeover and weave it many different ways . . . from twill, lace, and overshot to swivel, corduroy, deflected weft, and double-faced. At the same time, participants are presented with the basics of different…
Find out more »Taming of the Hue – Techniques and Strategies for Understanding and Exploring Color with Robyn Spadey – CANCELLED
Color can feel like an ominous world to enter. What seems like second nature to some can be a vast sphere of uncertainty to others. The good news is it doesn’t have to be that way. In this workshop, participants will explore a variety of tools. techniques, and strategies to assist them in exploring different ways of incorporating colour into their projects and give them more confidence in discovering new colour horizons. Little is required to bring . . .…
Find out more »LGBTQ Songwriting Weekend
June 13 & 14. Writer/Producer Lin Gardiner brings her extensive music industry experience to facilitate your creation of a new, 'from-scratch' song, including a demo recording. For more info text 604.506.9394 or email here or visit website thesoundgardenretreat.com
Find out more »Virtual Event – Fit in a Flash: Self-Isolation Workout
This is a way we can stay active and have fun. We'll pull 2 cards/day from a deck of Fit in a Flash Body Weight Exercise Cards -- we'll show you variations of the exercises so you'll be able to find the one that works for you -- if you feel like playing along, tape yourself doing the exercises (or a few repetitions), post the video in the comments below the post of the day you are doing, your name…
Find out more »July 2020
Nia with Jan online Classes
TUE, THU & SAT now on-line classes 9 AM. To help you to feel lighter, stronger, more flexible with global dance forms, martial arts, healing arts and powerful imagery, Contact Jan Jensen here or 604.885.3363 to sign up and learn more. Get ready to feel lighter, stronger, more flexibleAND more fully in your power … Slide yourself on in to Jan's Nia classes … and with each step notice how the global dance forms, martial arts, healing arts and powerful imagery feed your…
Find out more »Nia Outdoors
Nia classes area a tantalizing blend of fitness form combined with the freedom of dance. Your body will experience new flexibility, strength, energy and balance. Your emotions will experience release and a mental reset! Feel liberated from recent sedentary habits while breathing fresh air in the stage area of Dougall Park with social distancing. Bare feet or footwear (especially if participating on stage floor). Bring your own blanket/mat for closing stretch and relaxation. Rain or shine! For exceptions check FB…
Find out more »Skills for Solitude: Watercolour Workshop with Roberta Mauel
Free! Register to get the access information; 20 participants maximum. You will learn to apply watercolour paint to paper and gain an understanding of warm, cool and complementary colour combinations, brush techniques, wet-in-wet and wet-on-dry techniques. For this workshop you will need to have access to watercolour paints as well as good paper. More details will be provided after you register. This online workshop is a preview to a 3-week plein air Watercolour course led by Roberta that will take…
Find out more »4-Week Online Landscape Painting Workshop
to July 11. Lucas Kratochwil will teach a 4-week online painting workshop, to teach you how to paint realistic landscapes, from the comfort of your home, anywhere in the world! He’ll share with you, step by step, his methods & techniques, and the complete process from setting up your studio and getting the right supplies, to completing a landscape painting of your own. Plus Lucas will host a weekly, live, online video conference session where he’ll teach each module and…
Find out more »Slow Sundays at the Yurts
Resuming in July and August, September will be weather dependent. Lots of room on the deck or inside to social distance. From 12-1 we will welcome a local artist to lead a drop in based learning opportunity in a particular skill… from 1- 4 the group will continue in a relaxed and social way for the rest of the afternoon. Participants coming from 12 - 1 will be asked to pay a $10 drop in fee for the experience. Bring…
Find out more »Virtual ART ROAD TRIP with Marlene Lowden
We invite friends, colleagues or family members to join us for this three part video series. Use a long weekend road trip with your BFF as a metaphor for this online art adventure. There are 3 parts, each part invites companions to work together and support each other to create art studies. The exercises will push everyone a little out of their comfort zones and if they are practicing artists, out of their normal mediums. Don't worry if you're a…
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