From a few hours to a few days, taking a short course or artist’s workshop can alter your life. BC has called out to and nurtured the hearts of countless artists. Inspired by the land and sea, or perhaps some indefinable quality, every corner of the province holds artists’ studios. Usually working in quiet solitude, artists also share their spaces, and sometimes their secrets. Many people have come away from an afternoon workshop emboldened and inspired, and embark on new artistic pursuits or even new ways of life.
Join a yoga class, check out the many programs of recreation centres in each community, participate in a dance class or learn about the benefits of meditation and positive thinking. Taking workshops, short courses or tutoring is one of the best things you can do for your mind, your health and your community.
Cortes Island studio featuring the work of artist Dianne Bersea and carver, artisan Jodi Forster. Now offering art retreats in watercolour (studio and plein air), acrylic and other media. Explore Cortes Island artistically!
Manson's Ldg, V0P 1K0, Box 147 Ph. 250-935-6719
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Drawing, Mixed Media, Sculpting, Sketching, Water colour painting | Workshops/Classes)
(Arts Community, Arts Group | Business & Services Organizations | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows | Music | Performing Arts | Theatres, Dinner Theatre | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops, Health and Healing Workshops)
Rock Sculptor, Michelle McCutchon, carves rocks mostly in figurative form. She sculpts marble, jade, alabaster, granite, soapstone, pyrophyllite etc. Please email for inquires on sales sculptormichelle@live.ca or check out website at rocksculptor.org
COQUITLAM, v3k 6l3, 145 king edward street Ph. 5555555555
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Sculpting, Stone carving | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Laura McGregor, Terrace
Laura McGregor is an avid mixed media artist living in Northern BC. Her preferred medium is gouache paint on linen, that often becomes a dramatic blend of materials, colour, and pattern. More info.
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Mixed Media | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Melanie Circle Studio, Duncan
Melanie Circle is a painter, printmaker and expressive arts guide. She offers workshops in mandala explorations and opens her studio upon request.
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art cards, Art prints, Drawing, Mixed Media, Oil painting, Pastel painting, Printmaking, Sketching | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Follow a winding drive through the forest to a home-based studio & art gallery where you will find a variety of subjects from abstract to realistic in a number of different media. Everything from watercolour and acrylics to crocheting.
Wynndel, V0B 2N1, 5570 Cory Rd. Ph. 250 866-5772
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Crocheting, Mixed Media, Oil painting, Water colour painting | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Gallery | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Metchosin, V9C 3Z3, 4495 Happy Valley Rd. Ph. no gallery phone
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Ceramics, Collage / Mixed media, Drawing, Encaustic painting, Fibre art, Glass art, Mixed Media, Mosaic, Mural painting, Oil painting, Pastel painting, Photography, Portraiture, Pottery, Printmaking, Sculpting, Sketching, Stained Glass, Water colour painting | Arts Community, Arts Association, Arts Group | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Millionaire Murals, Coquitlam
Custom Airbrush Workshops now offered for beginner to experienced airbrushers. These 2 day events will be filled with all the tricks and techniques that all the pros use and will have you well on your way to an exciting career in custom airbrushing.
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Airbrushing | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Milner Gardens & Woodland
An ancient forest and a garden oasis by the sea. Located in Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island.
Experience the wonder of 28 hectares (70 acres) of unspoiled natural beauty perched on an oceanside bluff.
Qualicum Beach, V9K 1G1, 2179 West Island Highway Ph. 250-752-6153
Fine Art Artist and portraitist: Half painting, half photography, the alternative processes I use create an unusual and dreamy atmosphere reflective of the fugitive immateriality of the world and guarantee that each piece is a unique, individual creation.
Winlaw, V0G 2JO, RR#1 S-16 C-1 Ph. 2502260018
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art prints, Mixed Media, Photography, Portraiture, Printmaking | Education | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Community Unity Society - A community development programme
Victoria, V8R 6S4, PO Box 5591 Ph. 250-888-3369 or 250-888-3369
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Collage / Mixed media, Mixed Media, Mosaic, Mural painting | Arts Community, Arts Group | Kids & Teens, Arts and crafts activities | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Campbell River, v9w 5n5, 660 Dogwood Street Ph. 250-830-7190
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art cards, Calligraphy, Drawing, Mixed Media, Oil painting, Pastel painting, Sketching, Stone carving, Water colour painting, Wood carving/turning | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Ph. 2506343868
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Collage / Mixed media, Jewellery, Mixed Media, Paper making, Papier Mache | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)