Basic Level Workshop 01 takes place at Hand Reef and Sew’s studio shop in beautiful lower Gibsons. In this workshop, Participant’s will learn a basic understanding of the hide, common types of leather and their applications, characteristics and general tanning practices. We will look at the basic tools, their uses, hand stitching in order to create your own card wallet. Included in the basic level kit are two harness needles, waxed linen thread, leather card wallet cut and pricked. Foundational seminar and step by step instructions for the saddle stitch with images in a handy booklet.
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Gibsons Public Art Gallery: Spring Hare Felting Workshop with Marianne Hansen
Join Marianne Hansen on Wed. April 8th, 1pm – 3pm, to learn needle felting and fibre sculpting techniques and to make a spring hare. Tickets are $65, with a 10% discount for GPAG members, and include a kit of the supplies needed to make one hare. There is a max of 15 participants, so register soon! Find more information and register online via EventBrite.
GPAG: FALL FOR ART WORKSHOP | Felting with Marianne Hansen
On Sat. Oct 25th, dive into the magical world of felting with artist Marianne Hansen during our Fall for Art Workshop Series.
Learn to create your very own Aminita Muscaria mushrooms on a Mossy Base using wet felting and needle felting techniques on a wire armature. Dive into the dynamic world of 3D fiber sculpture through this hands-on felting course.
Designed for beginners and intermediate students alike, this class explores the process of bringing sculptural forms to life using wool, wire, and felting techniques. Students will learn how to construct wire armatures, needle felt forms using core wool, and apply both wet and needle felting methods using fine fibres to refine their sculptures. Cost: $150, 10% discount for GPAG Members. Find more info and register online via EventBrite.
Kids Camps: Exploring Textiles
July 18– 20, 2022 | Monday – Wednesday; 10 – 3pm
Ages: 8-13, Max 12 participants
Instructor: Natalie Grambow
Cost: $140/$180 (Member/Non-Member)
This year we are delighted to offer 3 kid’s summer workshops, each combining art making with outdoor exploration. In the morning participants learn to weave, collage or paint led by a senior artist/teacher. In the afternoon, walks and discussions take over as we explore natural spaces near the Art Centre. Workshops run 10:00 – 3:00 each day, with a break provided for lunch. Participants must bring their own lunch, a water bottle and a mask if needed for any indoor activities.
Kids Camps: Exploring Textiles
July 18– 20, 2022 | Monday – Wednesday; 10 – 3pm
Ages: 8-13, Max 12 participants
Instructor: Natalie Grambow
Cost: $140/$180 (Member/Non-Member)
This year we are delighted to offer 3 kid’s summer workshops, each combining art making with outdoor exploration. In the morning participants learn to weave, collage or paint led by a senior artist/teacher. In the afternoon, walks and discussions take over as we explore natural spaces near the Art Centre. Workshops run 10:00 – 3:00 each day, with a break provided for lunch. Participants must bring their own lunch, a water bottle and a mask if needed for any indoor activities.