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Create! Sundays – Art Lab

We are excited to announce Create! Sundays, a series of Sunday workshops in a variety of media for all.

Announcing the third of these workshops: ‘Art Lab’ with Natalie Grambow and Saskia Jetten.

WHEN: Sunday, February 26th
WHERE: Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, 5714 Medusa St, Sechelt

Morning Session 10:00 – 1:00 led by Natalie Grambow – Mark Making on paper and cloth with Found objects and Handmade Tools

Afternoon Session 1:30 – 4:30 led by Saskia Jetten – Carving Stamps, Exploring Repeat and Simple Bookbinding

Max 12 students, Sign up for one or both.

Free for Members / $25 for Non-members

PR – Crafternoons at PRPL Drop Ins

First Saturday of the Month.

All ages are invited to drop in with Jenny Allen Taves. Jenny will guide you in a variety of art and craft projects. You’ll get to play with paper, mark making, collage, and maybe even stamp carving, bookbinding, paper folding, and pop-up design! Participants aged 7 or under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All materials provided.

PR – Crafternoons at PRPL Drop Ins

First Saturday of the Month.

All ages are invited to drop in with Jenny Allen Taves. Jenny will guide you in a variety of art and craft projects. You’ll get to play with paper, mark making, collage, and maybe even stamp carving, bookbinding, paper folding, and pop-up design! Participants aged 7 or under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All materials provided.

Tweens and Teens Homemade Holiday Gifts Workshop

Friday, December 9, 2022
3:30-4:45 pm
Community Room at the Sechelt Library
Ages 10-17
Need a present for a friend or family member? Who doesn’t like a homemade gift? Tweens and teens ages 10-17 can make their own holiday presents here in the library! We’ll be making a sugar scrub, hot chocolate pops and a photo ornament. Please bring a couple of small photos printed out for the ornaments. Parents, this would be a great time for you to go shopping while your children make you a present! All other supplies provided. Call or email the library to register. 604-885-3260. charlotte.gray@secheltlibrary.ca

Tweens and Teens Homemade Holiday Gifts Workshop

Friday, December 9, 2022
3:30-4:45 pm
Community Room at the Sechelt Library
Ages 10-17
Need a present for a friend or family member? Who doesn’t like a homemade gift? Tweens and teens ages 10-17 can make their own holiday presents here in the library! We’ll be making a sugar scrub, hot chocolate pops and a photo ornament. Please bring a couple of small photos printed out for the ornaments. Parents, this would be a great time for you to go shopping while your children make you a present! All other supplies provided. Call or email the library to register. 604-885-3260. charlotte.gray@secheltlibrary.ca

Cookie Decorating at the Sechelt Library

Saturday, December 17, 2022
12:00-3:00 pm
Community Room at the Sechelt Library
All ages welcome

Come decorate yummy cookies with us! Any age is welcome 0-99. Sign up for a 30-minute time slot and receive everything you need to decorate. Registration required. Call or email the library to register. 604-885-3260. charlotte.gray@secheltlibrary.ca

In Conversation with Ruth Rodgers

Is she an artist who writes or a writer or who paints?
Attend a fascinating conversation & readings with Ruth Rodgers author & painter
At Mission Point House, 4603 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Davis
Bay at our new times & day with popular local indie author & artist,
Ruth Rodgers, who’s beautiful covers were created by Charmaine Bayntun.

There will be a fund-raising book, craft and art sale 3:30 to 5:30 pm.

Please bring a snack to share if possible. Coffee will be provided.

Ruth will facilitate a writers’ workshop 4-5:30 pm, after a social break at 3:30 pm. Coffee will be provided.

FREE Mexican Catrina mask workshop

Make your own “Catrina” mask to wear at our special Samhain Parade and Carnival on October 31. Director by expert mask-maker Gerardo Avila, this is a fun event for adults and youth. Limited to 12 participants. Sunshine Coast Arts Council Centre. Free admission, but you need to reserve your space online at secheltartsfestival.com

Hackett Park Artisan Fair

The Hackett Park Artisan Fair is an annual gathering of local and regional vendors. The Fair has been an annual tradition on the Coast for 34 years, and attracts close to 5000 visitors seeking to discover the creations of artisans who are jury selected based on talent, originality, and the unique items they have to offer for sale. In keeping with our ongoing tradition, the fair will coincide with the popular Festival of the Written Arts (August 11th-14th, 2022, celebrating 40 years!)
This year’s Fair will take place in the lower field of Hackett Park and at the Arts Centre.
We will have live musicians in Hackett Park’s new amphitheatre and fun activities at the Arts Centre. There will be a large variety of artisans, artists, entertainers, and food vendors!
Entrance by donation!

Hackett Park Artisan Fair

The Hackett Park Artisan Fair is an annual gathering of local and regional vendors. The Fair has been an annual tradition on the Coast for 34 years, and attracts close to 5000 visitors seeking to discover the creations of artisans who are jury selected based on talent, originality, and the unique items they have to offer for sale. In keeping with our ongoing tradition, the fair will coincide with the popular Festival of the Written Arts (August 11th-14th, 2022, celebrating 40 years!)
This year’s Fair will take place in the lower field of Hackett Park and at the Arts Centre.
We will have live musicians in Hackett Park’s new amphitheatre and fun activities at the Arts Centre. There will be a large variety of artisans, artists, entertainers, and food vendors!
Entrance by donation!

Knitting a Community

Tuesdays. Do you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting with others, and making useful items from donated yarn for local charities? Join our weekly knitting group on Tuesday mornings. Knitters from beginners to experts are welcome.
Host: Lynne Dyment
Limited to 12 in-person participants, first-come first served.

Knitting a Community

Tuesdays. Do you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting with others, and making useful items from donated yarn for local charities? Join our weekly knitting group on Tuesday mornings. Knitters from beginners to experts are welcome.
Host: Lynne Dyment
Limited to 12 in-person participants, first-come first served.

Knitting a Community

Tuesdays. Do you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting with others, and making useful items from donated yarn for local charities? Join our weekly knitting group on Tuesday mornings. Knitters from beginners to experts are welcome.
Host: Lynne Dyment
Limited to 12 in-person participants, first-come first served.

Knitting a Community

Tuesdays. Do you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting with others, and making useful items from donated yarn for local charities? Join our weekly knitting group on Tuesday mornings. Knitters from beginners to experts are welcome.
Host: Lynne Dyment
Limited to 12 in-person participants, first-come first served.

Knitting a Community

Tuesdays. Do you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting with others, and making useful items from donated yarn for local charities? Join our weekly knitting group on Tuesday mornings. Knitters from beginners to experts are welcome.
Host: Lynne Dyment
Limited to 12 in-person participants, first-come first served.

Knitting a Community

Tuesdays. Do you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting with others, and making useful items from donated yarn for local charities? Join our weekly knitting group on Tuesday mornings. Knitters from beginners to experts are welcome.
Host: Lynne Dyment
Limited to 12 in-person participants, first-come first served.

Knitting a Community

Tuesdays. Do you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting with others, and making useful items from donated yarn for local charities? Join our weekly knitting group on Tuesday mornings. Knitters from beginners to experts are welcome.
Host: Lynne Dyment
Limited to 12 in-person participants, first-come first served.

Knitting a Community

Tuesdays. Do you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting with others, and making useful items from donated yarn for local charities? Join our weekly knitting group on Tuesday mornings. Knitters from beginners to experts are welcome.
Host: Lynne Dyment
Limited to 12 in-person participants, first-come first served.

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