Habitat for Humanity is hosting 2 (new to the Coast) artists at the Re-store. Saturday, October 18th and a special Sunday opening on October 19th.
Tag: art
SC Art Centre: Sechelt Arts Festival: Art Exhibition – Valerie Durant: The Understory: Hidden Connections
to Oct 4th. Find ‘The Understory: Hidden Connections’ in the large gallery where artist Valerie Durant invites viewers to reflect on the interconnectedness and interdependence of humans and their environment through a range of media including silk tapestries, photography, sound, video, ceramics and sculpture made from repurposed materials.
The Sunshine Coast Arts Council and Valerie Durant acknowledge the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
SC Arts Centre: Friends of the Gallery Drop Off
Artists are invited to submit one piece of art they have completed in the previous year to be shown in this group exhibition. Open to anyone 14+; we offer free youth memberships (14-18). New members welcome!
SC Arts Centre: Sechelt Arts Festival: Writing Theatre in Response to the Climate Crisis with Elaine Ávila
Max 10 Registration required.
In this fun, interactive, hands-on workshop, you will write a short play in response to the climate crisis, by identifying issues that are essential to write about now, as well as exploring and expanding your sense of the possible. Playwriting has much to offer writers in other genres, such as developing your skills with dialogue, structure, story, vivid details and experimentation. Playwriting gives theatre artists unparalleled agency and an opportunity to identify the core of what they want to make work about.
We will explore a variety of approaches to making plays that have relevance for communities and connection to the natural world. You will learn what a theatre action is, how to workshop your short play, and explore where to go next. If you ar
SC Arts Centre:Sechelt Arts Festival: Closing Celebration: Nature Girl Screening
Max 50, Registration required (a few tickets will be held at the door)
Celebrate the closing of the Festival with Candace Campo and Trent Maynard as they present their film Nature Girl. After the screening, Candace and Trent will engage in a discussion.
Filmmaking duo Trent Maynard and Candace Campo spent five years documenting the surprising species living in a small wetland in the shíshálh Nation swiya. Using poetry and motion sensor cameras, this short film documents the intergenerational bear families using a multi-species scratching post and watering hole, alongside newts, frogs, elk, owls and bats.
An Afternoon with Bob McDonald – Host of CBC’s Quirks and Quarks
We’re thrilled to welcome Bob McDonald—acclaimed author, CBC broadcaster, and longtime host of Quirks & Quarks—to the Raven’s Cry Theatre for a very special fundraising event.
With over 800,000 weekly listeners across Canada, Bob is one of the country’s most trusted voices in science communication. He’s just released his memoir “Just Say Yes” and has generously offered his time to support this cause.
This event will benefit the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts, now in its 43rd year. The Festival continues to enrich our community through storytelling, author events, and literacy initiatives—like the much-loved Literacy Week in local elementary schools.
Click on the link below for ticket options.
https://writersfestival.ca/2025/an-afternoon-with-bob-mcdonald/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMsMj
Rockwood Lodge: Bright Nights
Enjoy treats, lights and pictures with Santa at the Rockwood Lodge in Sechelt. Food Bank Donations welcome!
PR – Expressive Florals in Oil, with Ursula Medley
Oct 11-12. This fun 2-day intensive workshop is suitable for the enthusiastic beginner painter as well as those with some previous painting experience. Participants will learn or recall basic oil painting techniques including value, composition, colour mixing and basic colour theory.
Get all the info here.
PR – ONE OF A KIND: Printmaking on the Gel Plate with Jennifer Love
We are excited to welcome Jennifer Love to qathet! Originally from Ottawa, Jennifer lived in Australia for 16 years before returning to Canada’s West Coast, where she now resides in Gibsons, BC.
There are two workshops and you can register for one or the other or both.
Sat. Sept 27 10am-4pm – The Fundamentals: Introducing gel printing basics
Sun. Sept 28 10am-4pm – Beyond the Basics
Each day is $150, or $250 if you sign up for both. Full details and registration are now live on our website.
PR – WORKSHOP: Block Printing Repeat Patterns
Take your block printing skills to the next level in this workshop focused on creating repeating patterns. You’ll design, carve, and print your own seamless motifs on paper or fabric.
Some experience with block printing is recommended. All materials included.
PR-WORKSHOP: Mixed Media Mmmagic
A Playful Art Workshop with Lisa Hau. Do you have a bunch of art supplies that you just don’t know what to do with? Have we got the workshop for you!
PR – Wishing Well: Finley Rose & Dayna Pirso
Dayna and Finn will perform both separately and together. Expect beautiful vocal harmonies, twin fiddling, banjo songs and more.
PR – Wild Images Studio Gallery
Featuring Evelyn Kirkaldy’s acrylic creations, layered in sensuous intricate texture. Paintings depicting the natural world in oil, mixed media, watercolour, pastel and more; prints; cards and art magnets. Safety protocols observed. Drop-ins welcome when the OPEN SIGN is displayed or by appointment 604.413.4059
PR – Wild Images Studio Gallery
Featuring Evelyn Kirkaldy’s acrylic creations, layered in sensuous intricate texture. Paintings depicting the natural world in oil, mixed media, watercolour, pastel and more; prints; cards and art magnets. Safety protocols observed. Drop-ins welcome when the OPEN SIGN is displayed or by appointment 604.413.4059
PR – Wild Images Studio Gallery
Featuring Evelyn Kirkaldy’s acrylic creations, layered in sensuous intricate texture. Paintings depicting the natural world in oil, mixed media, watercolour, pastel and more; prints; cards and art magnets. Safety protocols observed. Drop-ins welcome when the OPEN SIGN is displayed or by appointment 604.413.4059
PR – Wild Images Studio Gallery
Featuring Evelyn Kirkaldy’s acrylic creations, layered in sensuous intricate texture. Paintings depicting the natural world in oil, mixed media, watercolour, pastel and more; prints; cards and art magnets. Safety protocols observed. Drop-ins welcome when the OPEN SIGN is displayed or by appointment 604.413.4059
PR – Wild Images Studio Gallery
Featuring Evelyn Kirkaldy’s acrylic creations, layered in sensuous intricate texture. Paintings depicting the natural world in oil, mixed media, watercolour, pastel and more; prints; cards and art magnets. Safety protocols observed. Drop-ins welcome when the OPEN SIGN is displayed or by appointment 604.413.4059
PR – Wild Images Studio Gallery
Featuring Evelyn Kirkaldy’s acrylic creations, layered in sensuous intricate texture. Paintings depicting the natural world in oil, mixed media, watercolour, pastel and more; prints; cards and art magnets. Safety protocols observed. Drop-ins welcome when the OPEN SIGN is displayed or by appointment 604.413.4059