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SUMMARY:Continuing Clay | 6 Week Intermediate Course
DESCRIPTION:Continuing Clay | 6 Week Intermediate Course \nHosted by Nancy Geismar \nReady to take your pottery practice further? Our Continuing Clay Workshop is perfect for students who have completed Beginner Pottery—or have instructor approval—and want to build on their skills. This class offers a mix of wheel throwing and handbuilding\, giving you the freedom to explore new techniques and forms. Bring your ideas to the first class\, and the instructor will tailor the lessons to your individual goals. Whether you’re refining your work on the wheel or experimenting with sculptural projects\, this workshop is designed to help you grow creatively and technically. \nIntermediate class\, Experience necessary \nTuesday Evenings 6pm – 8:30pm \nJanuary 13 – February 17th\, 2026 \n$280 for 6 weeks\, all materials included \n@ RVAC\n320 Wilson st. Pottery Studio (Left side entrance) \nSpaces are limited and fill quickly — don’t miss your chance to get your hands in the clay!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/continuing-clay-6-week-intermediate-course/
LOCATION:Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre\, 320 Wilson Street\, Revelstoke\, V0E 2S0
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Workshops
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SUMMARY:CREATIVE WRITING 4 WEEK COURSE
DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE WRITING 4 WEEK COURSE \nHosted by Maya Fowler \nOur 4-Week Creative Writing Crash Course and dive deep into the fundamentals of storytelling! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills\, this course will equip you with the tools to bring your ideas to life on the page. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \nStyle & Characterization \nPlot & Narrative Arc \nGenre Exploration: Literary\, Suspense\, Romance\, Horror & more \nDialogue & Tension Building \nAcross the four weeks\, you’ll progressively build the outline and character maps for a short story up to 2\,000 words\, which can be tailored for either adult or children’s literature. By the final session\, you’ll share your completed story with the class for constructive peer reviews\, applying the techniques you’ve learned. \nWednesday Evenings | January 21\, January 28th\, February 4\, February 11 \n6:00pm-9:00pm \n$140 for four weeks \nParticipants should bring a pen and notebook \nRVAC Kitchen Studio\, 320 Wilson st. \nAges 17+ * \nPlease note this class is designed for ages 17+\, however younger students are welcome to join if they are particularly interested.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/creative-writing-4-week-course/
LOCATION:Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre\, 320 Wilson Street\, Revelstoke\, V0E 2S0
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ORGANIZER;CN="Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@revelstokeartgallery.ca
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SUMMARY:Arts & Culture Grants from CKCA: Q&A Sessions
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR A CKCA Q&A SESSION\n\nWest Kootenay Fibreshed\n\nDo you have an idea for a project that focuses on arts and culture? Grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) could help. \nThese grants—funded by Columbia Basin Trust and managed by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council—are available for all art disciplines\, for both individuals and arts and culture organizations in the Columbia Basin. \nCKCA’s next application period will open January 12\, 2026\, and close February 20\, 2026\, or March 6\, 2026\, depending on the program. \nQ&A sessions\nTo learn more about these grants and how to apply\, attend one of our FREE question-and-answer sessions. The events all take place online through Zoom. \nREGISTER NOW IN THE ONE THAT WORKS FOR YOU! \n\nTuesday\, January 27\, 2026: 4 p.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. Mountain\nWednesday\, January 28\, 2026: noon Pacific / 1 p.m. Mountain\nTuesday\, February 3\, 2026: noon Pacific / 1 p.m. Mountain\nWednesday\, February 4\, 2026: 4 p.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. Mountain\n\nBefore you attend a session\, we encourage you to watch the latest video about the specific program you’re considering applying to. Note: these videos will be available as of January 12\, 2026\, when the programs launch. To find the video\, select the program that interests you and navigate to that program’s page. Afterwards\, come to the Q&A session with your questions. \nIf you have questions about your specific project\, rather than the programs themselves\, contact us directly instead of asking them during a session.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/2026-ckca-qa/
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CATEGORIES:Calendar,Calls & Opportunities,Community Events,WKAC Workshops
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SUMMARY:Revelstoke: WOMEN & NB INTRO TO POWER TOOLS
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN & NB INTRO TO POWER TOOLS\nHosted by Elynyd Benjamin \nStep into a safe and supportive space where you can gain skills with power tools and build your confidence in woodworking. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience\, this female led workshop is designed to help you flourish. \nInstructor Elynyd Benjamin\, a Red Seal Carpenter since 2015 and a graduate of the Fine Woodworking Program in Nelson B.C.\, will guide you through your intro to power tools journey with a series of small take-home projects. \nMost materials are included\, however participants are required to bring their own safety glasses\, pencil\, and tape measure. \n$220 per person\n5 weeks (extended from 4) \nTuesdays | January 27 – February 24 \n-OR- \nWednesdays | January 28 – February 25 \n6:00pm – 8:30pm \nRVAC woodshop\, 320 Wilson St. \nOpen to those who identify as women & non-binary folks\nAges 19+\nNo experience required
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/revelstoke-power-tools-1/
LOCATION:Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre\, 320 Wilson Street\, Revelstoke\, V0E 2S0
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SUMMARY:Trail: The Fretless with Madeleine Roger
DESCRIPTION:The Trail & District Arts Council presents Juno award-winners The Fretless with Madeleine Roger at The Bailey Theatre on Tuesday\, January 27 at 7:30 pm as part of the Performing Arts Trail series. \nThe Fretless is a Canadian string group reimagining folk music for today. With deep traditional roots and a modern edge\, they blend old-school sounds with fresh energy—making traditional music feel new\, exciting\, and totally relevant. \nThis quartet pushes the boundaries of what a string quartet can do. With a distinctly rich and multi-layered sound\, they transform fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricate\, beautiful\, high-energy arrangements. \nThe Fretless is Trent Freeman (Fiddle/Viola)\, Karrnnel Sawitsky (Fiddle/Viola)\, Ben Plotnick (Fiddle/Viola)\, and Eric Wright (Cello).\nAwards:\n“Waterbound” in 2012: Winner of Instrumental Album of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA) and Instrumental Group of the Year and Ensemble of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA).\n“The Fretless” in 2014: Winner of Instrumental Album of the Year (WCMA) and Ensemble of the Year (CFMA).\n“Live from the Art Farm” in 2019: Winner of Instrumental Album of the Year (CFMA).\n“Bird’s Nest” In 2017: Winner of the JUNO award for Instrumental Album of The Year. \nThe Fretless are just as likely to perform at a concert hall (most recently\, halls such as the Royal Glasgow Concert Hall in Scotland\, The Colon Philharmonie in Germany\, or the National Arts Centre in Ottawa) as a folk festival (such as Vancouver Island Folk Fest\, Winnipeg Folk Fest\, Memoirs et Racines). They can be found playing a pub one day and a chamber music festival the next. \nThe band is taking their innovative and vibrant version of a string quartet to countless corners of the musical world\, bringing audiences on a journey that transcends genre\, defies stereotypes\, and can only be described as The Fretless. \n“It isn’t often that you come across instrumental music so beautiful that each track feels like brush strokes in a piece of artwork.” – Ben Ray\, Cherwell \nJoining them on this tour for a night of passionately expressive music is incredible singer-songwriter Madeleine Roger\, whose lyrical prowess and breathtaking melodies linger long after they are sung. Her regular collaborations with The Fretless include live performances and recordings as a vocalist and co-writer.\nMadeleine has toured extensively across Canada\, Europe\, USA\, and the UK sharing her music live at the Winnipeg Folk Festival\, Shetland Island Folk Festival\, Vancouver Island Music Festival\, Stan Rogers Folk Festival\, Summerfolk Festival of Arts and Crafts\, among others. She has been nominated for awards as English Songwriter of the Year (2020 Canadian Folk Music Awards) and Producer of the Year 2019 Western Canadian Music Awards). \nSingle tickets are $30. Under 30 years is $15. Common Access Card is $15. \nAll tickets available online at trail-arts.com\, by phone at 250-368-9669\, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave.\, Trail. \nThis performance is made possible thanks to our sponsors Century 21 (Kootenay Homes Ltd.\,)\, Pharmasave Trail\, TECK Trail Operations and the support of our funders the BC Arts Council\, BC Live Performance Network\, and the Government of Canada. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/trail-the-fretless-with-madeleine-roger/
LOCATION:Bailey Theatre\, 1501 Cedar Ave.\, Trail\, BC
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Live Performance
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