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.
Nanci Cook paints island views of forests, seascapes and florals in her studio on Quadra Island, mostly using acrylics. Stop by and see her paintings or check out the website to view more of her work.
Quathiaski Cove, V0P 1N0, PO Box 265, 730 Smiths Road Ph. 877-285-3390 or 250-285-3390
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Drawing, Mixed Media, Sketching, Water colour painting | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Connecting art, craft and creative minds.
Fused glass art - all my work is fired in a kiln. My specialty is the use of dichroic glass for eye catching jewellery and plates. During the summer months a variety of garden art is displayed around the studio
Courtenay, V9J 1M1, 5333 Headquarters Road, Courtenay Ph. (808) 382 3095
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Glass art, Jewellery | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Ken Flett, Port Alberni
Bricolage: bricoleur of the human mystery
Port Alberni, V9Y 4M1, 3728-6th ave Ph. 250) 723-0095
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Mixed Media | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Fine Art/Children's Entertainment
Bold, colorful paintings in acrylic of local and foreign landscapes, florals and more.
Balloonia and Mrs. Picasso are offering elaborate professional face painting and balloon artistry.
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Folk Art | Performing Arts, Street Performance | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Grand Forks, V0H 1H0, 524 Central Avenue, Box 2140 Ph. 250-442-2211
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Public Art Gallery | Music | Shop Local, Giftshop | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Gallery Suite Art-Cation, Diane Walters, Nelson
Vacation Rental/Art-Cation
Nelson, V1L4W4, 1116 Latimer St Ph. 250 354-1228
(Accommodations | Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Jewellery, Pottery, Stone carving | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Gallery, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Retreat, Art Workshops)
GJJS Foundation: Violence Prevention programs for Youth at risk
Parksville, V9P 1K7, 183 Mc Vickers Street Ph. 250 248 3538
(Adventures/Outdoors/Sports, Martial Arts | Healing Arts/Health | Kids & Teens, Camp/Clinic | Workshops/Classes, Health and Healing Workshops)
Catherine Gerus, Metchosin
Oil/Acrylic Painter on the Stinking Fish Studio Tour.
Victoria, V9C3Z2, 250 Pearson College Dr Ph. 250 474 0354
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Oil painting | Workshops/Classes)
Get in2 Fine Art, Angela Hanuse, Campbell River
Original fine art, prints and cards
Campbell River, V9W 6G5, 4273 Glendinning Drive Ph. 250 830 0181
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Drawing, Water colour painting | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Kids & Teens, Arts and crafts activities | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Gibsons School of the Arts, Sunshine Coast
Art Workshops on the Beautiful Sunshine Coast
Gibsons, V0N 1V0, Box 644 Ph. 604 886 9349
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Drawing, Oil painting, Pastel painting, Water colour painting | Arts Community, Arts Group | Education | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Visionary works of vibrant acrylics, assemblage and collage.
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Collage / Mixed media, Folk Art, Mixed Media, Pastel painting, Sketching, Water colour painting | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Salt Spring Island, V8K 2M4, 351A Rainbow Road Ph. (250) 537-4342
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Fibre art, Hand spinning & weaving | Workshops/Classes)
Skidegate, V0T 1S1, 2 Second Beach Road, P.O. Box 1523 Ph. n/a or 250-559-7885
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Jewellery, Traditional boat building | First Nations | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows | Museum | Performing Arts | Workshops/Classes)
Ph. 877-285-3390 or 250-285-3390
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Drawing, Mixed Media, Sketching, Water colour painting | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)