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Art Bites - Fabric Collage with Margie Davidson Sun Nov 16, 1-3 pm Explore collage using fabrics to create abstract or realistic compositions.  Three different fabric attachment techniques will be covered to create fabric collage compositions, and examples of both abstract and realistic compositions will be shared. You’ll finish class...

Art Bites - Fascinating Fluid Art with Barbara Townsend Sun Nov 16, 10 am-12 pm Create a fluid art painting using acrylics and a variety of pouring mediums. You’ll find out how to guide and work the mixtures to create the desired results, and finish your unique piece of fluid...

Art Bites - Alcohol Ink with Mary Unger Sun Nov 9, 1-3 pm In this session you will create with colourful alcohol ink using various tools and techniques while making free flow abstract designs.All materials provided for this class.About the Instructor:  Mary Unger was raised on the east coast of...

Art Bites -Paint & Play with Watercolours with Carol Ann Owers Sun Nov 9, 10 am-12 pm Dive into the world of watercolour in this fun, beginner-friendly art bite class.Discover how to create beautiful washes, blend colour, and add unique textures with simple, easy-to-learn techniques. By the end of the...

8x8 Acrylic on Live Edge

Art Bites - Slow Stitch with Margie Davidson Sun Nov 2, 1-3 pm Learn how hand-stitching can be a relaxing, creative, mindful art practice and how it connects to the “slow movement” culture.  All materials provided for this class. About the Instructor: Margie Davidson is a quilt artist and surface...

Art Bites - Intricate Dotillism with Jolene Hassard Sun Nov 2, 10 am-12 pm Learn the techniques of pointillism, and the basics of making consistently sized dots to create an image. We will cover pattern layout, the techniques of dot making, and making patterns to create floral images.  The end...

Art Bites - Miniature Painting with Lynn Orriss Sun Oct 26, 1-3 pm Miniature Painting: A painting of very small dimensions, anything represented on a greatly reduced scale.  We will be working in watercolour and ink to explore creating a true miniature painting. All materials provided for this class. About...

Art Bites -Textures in Acrylics with Michelle Manke Sun Oct 26, 10am-12pm This class is an exploration of different acrylic texture mediums to create different effects in acrylic and mixed media.  Students can choose to create a sampler, abstract or image painting. All materials provided for this class. About the...

Vancouver Island artist Darrell Giraldeau captures the beauty of nature using local plant material to create a series of botanical prints on watercolour paper. Each card is unique and makes a lovely gift that can be put into a 5" x 7" frame.

Vancouver Island artist Darrell Giraldeau captures the beauty of nature using local plant material to create a series of botanical prints on watercolour paper. Each card is unique and makes a lovely gift that can be put into a 5" x 7" frame.

Vancouver Island artist Darrell Giraldeau captures the beauty of nature using local plant material to create a series of botanical prints on watercolour paper. Each card is unique and makes a lovely gift that can be put into a 5" x 7" frame.

Vancouver Island artist Darrell Giraldeau captures the beauty of nature using local plant material to create a series of botanical prints on watercolour paper. Each card is unique and makes a lovely gift that can be put into a 5" x 7" frame.

Art Gems - Wire Angel Sculpture with Sheena McCorquodale  Sat Nov 29 10 am - 2pm Create your own wire angel sculpture, approximately 18” high, suitable for garden decor and more. No experience needed and tools and pre-cut materials supplied. All materials provided (bring your protective gardening gloves) Sheena says, “These...

Art Gems - Wire Fairy Sculpture with Sheena McCorquodale  Sat Nov 22 10 am - 2pm Create your own wire fairy sculpture, approximately 18” high, suitable for garden decor and more.  No experience needed and tools and pre-cut materials supplied.   All materials provided (bring your protective gardening gloves) Sheena...

Art Gems - Mosaics with Debra Hagen Sat Nov 15, 10 am - 2pm Feel like experimenting with a medium that’s been used for thousands of years?! In this class students will have the opportunity to use the most coveted of mosaic material, Italian smalti. This glass tile comes in...

Art Gems - Coastal Harbours - Watercolours with Peggy Burkosky Sat Nov 8, 10 am - 2pm With a simplified palette and tips on good design, we will paint landforms, trees and common clouds typical of our west coast. All materials provided About the Instructor:  Since 1973, Peggy has experienced...

Art Gems - Fantastic Florals with Gelli Plates - Linda Greig Sat Nov 1, 10 am - 2pm We will start in the morning by creating unique papers using a gelli plate and a variety ofmaterials. During the afternoon session we will create an abstract floral painting using acrylic paint...

Art Gems - Limited Colour Palette - BC Landscapes with Dorota Goede Sat Oct 25, 10 am - 2pm Artworks often lack in colour expression due to too much, or too strong, colours used. The best works of art are created by strategically placed neutral greys beside, and around, the...

Enamelled jewellery created using fine silver, then set in sterling silver.

Enamelled jewellery created using fine silver, then set in sterling silver.

Enamelled jewellery created using fine silver, then set in sterling silver.

For those trying to adhere to the principal of "Recycle, Reduce, Reuse" these totes  are perfect! They are a clever example of up-cycling, using fabrics found at thrift stores and yard sales the a design using these fabrics is created and appliqued to the front of the tote bag. The...

For those trying to adhere to the principal of "Recycle, Reduce, Reuse" these totes  are perfect! They are a clever example of up-cycling, using fabrics found at thrift stores and yard sales the a design using these fabrics is created and appliqued to the front of the tote bag. The...

For those trying to adhere to the principal of "Recycle, Reduce, Reuse" these totes  are perfect! They are a clever example of up-cycling, using fabrics found at thrift stores and yard sales the a design using these fabrics is created and appliqued to the front of the tote bag. The...

For those trying to adhere to the principal of "Recycle, Reduce, Reuse" these totes  are perfect! They are a clever example of up-cycling, using fabrics found at thrift stores and yard sales the a design using these fabrics is created and appliqued to the front of the totebag. The generous...

What makes these mugs magical is the fact that an image emerges once they are filled with hot water! Each mug features a painting by Island Artist Linda Greig. They can be put in the microwave but NOT in the dishwasher.

Six copies of this book have been autographed by the author and contain as card.