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.
Come away with a blanket, a rag rug, an Appalachian egg basket; or take a workshop in a Norwegian weaving design technique: Double Krokbragd, Square Weave, or Rosepath; weave a table runner or wall hanging.
70 Mile House, V0K 2K2, 6545 Pressy Lake Road Ph. 250-456-7622
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Weaving | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Vernon, V1H 1Z1, 27 Desert Cove Ph. 778-475-5583
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art cards, Drawing, Mixed Media, Water colour painting | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Lake Country, v4v 2c9, 7425 Oyama Lake rd Ph. +1-403-397-6706
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Drawing, Sketching | Education | Workshops/Classes, Art Retreat, Art Workshops)
Brad is an internationally acclaimed digital artist known for his strikingly allusive and engaging pieces. Brad also provides expert art reproduction, graphic design, digital printing, workshops & private lessons.
Ladysmith, V9G 1Z8, 10849 Olsen Road Ph. 250-606-7011
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art cards, Art prints, Digital Art, Photography | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Peggy is a nationally recognized potter specializing in dramatic crystalline glazes in addition to wheel thrown, functional pieces. Peggy's pottery classes are very popular.
Ladysmith, V9G 1Z8, 10849 Olsen Road Ph. 250-416-1411
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Pottery | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Creating wearable and decorative silk and felted textiles in a classic, yet contemporary fashion is at the heart of Ulrieke's Art You Wear.
Salt Spring Island, V8K 2V5, 127 Rainbow Road Ph. 250-537-1723
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Fibre art | Design Arts, Fashion & beauty | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art prints, Flower art, Water colour painting | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Grand Forks, V0H 1H4, 6230 Lawrence Street/Road Ph. 1-888-406-3399 or 250-442-0400
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Beading, Glass art, Jewellery, Stained Glass | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Musician, Water colour painting | Music, Band, Singer | Workshops/Classes)
VISAC Gallery and Creative Art Centre, Trail
Community Art Gallery with Studio space for painters and potters. The gallery has 10 exhibitions each year plus an annual artwalk in the summer.
Trail, V1R 4C7, 1501 Cedar Ave Ph. 250-364-1181
(Arts Community, Arts Association | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Public Art Gallery, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Ph. 8777488054 or 2507488054
(Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)