BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//West Kootenay Regional Arts Council - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:West Kootenay Regional Arts Council X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for West Kootenay Regional Arts Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240903T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240903T163000 DTSTAMP:20260603T110934 CREATED:20240610T161800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T183342Z UID:8387-1725377400-1725381000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Crafternoon DESCRIPTION:Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON at the Nelson Public Library. \nCrafts\, LEGO\, Ozobots\, DatoDuo\, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different. \nActivities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/crafternoon-4/ LOCATION:Nelson Public Library\, 602 Stanley St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 1N4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/01/20182119/CRafternoon-insta-square-fall-2023-1-1-dCah1h.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240904T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T110934 CREATED:20240724T192438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T183343Z UID:9522-1725454800-1725458400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Guided tours of the Cold War Bunker DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! \nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time. \nEmail info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-tours-of-the-cold-war-bunker/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/07/20180327/IMG_2818-copy-KZFGIr.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240907T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240907T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T110934 CREATED:20240610T163759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T183351Z UID:8424-1725706800-1725710400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Guided Cold War Bunker tours DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! \nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time. \nEmail info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-44/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/09/20182335/17-UdtcgC.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240910T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240910T100000 DTSTAMP:20260603T110934 CREATED:20240828T192541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T192541Z UID:9810-1725958800-1725962400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Itty Bitty Art Time (Preschool Art Classes) DESCRIPTION:Participants can expect to make artwork in a wide range of materials that encourage experimentation and motor skill development. Previous projects include yarn bowls\, glitter dioramas and marker pull art.\n\nThese classes get MESSY\, be sure to dress your child (and yourself!) in play clothes. Paint\, salt\, glue and many more materials will be used. One caregiver per child (or group of children) is required.  \nAbout the Instructor:\nErin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome\, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment\, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!\n\nWorkshop Dates:\nTuesday mornings\nSeptember 10 – December 17\, 2024 (15 sessions)\n9:00am-9:45am or 10:00am-10:45am\n\nMinimum 6 students\, with a maximum of 12.\n\nWhere: \nVISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Selkirk Building\n\nIf you have any questions\, reach out to info@visacgallery.com URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/itty-bitty-art-time-preschool-art-classes-5/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/08/20180302/Itty-Bitty-Art-Time-1-RYMiD9.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240910T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240910T163000 DTSTAMP:20260603T110934 CREATED:20240828T192541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T192541Z UID:9812-1725982200-1725985800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8) DESCRIPTION:About Visual Exploration Club (VEC):\nStudents can expect to learn about other artists\, experiment with various materials\, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing\, painting\, printmaking and 3-dimensional art.\n\nThis session is for ages 5-8\, or primary students in grades K-3.\n\nAbout the instructor:\nErin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome\, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment\, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!\n\nWorkshop Dates:\nTuesday afternoons\nSeptember 10 – December 17\, 2024 (15 sessions)\n3:30pm-4:30pm\n\nMinimum 6 students\, with a maximum of 12.\n\nWhere: \nVISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Selkirk Building\n\nIf you have any questions\, reach out to info@visacgallery.com\n\nRegister here: https://revenue-can.keela.co/visual-exploration-club-ages-5-8 URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/visual-exploration-club-ages-5-8-4/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/08/20180302/Visual-Exploration-Club-wreizB.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240914T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240914T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T110934 CREATED:20240617T044248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T012003Z UID:8623-1726311600-1726315200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Guided Cold War Bunker tours DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! \nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time. \nEmail info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-45/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/09/20182335/17-UdtcgC.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T110934 CREATED:20240920T163739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T163739Z UID:9920-1726315200-1726416000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Arts & Culture Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Rossland Museum lawn for live music and fun for the whole family at our annual Arts & Culture Festival\, September 14th and 15th from 12 to 4 pm all weekend. In partnership with the Rossland IncrEdible Market\, we’ll be featuring Kootenay artisans\, vendors\, and food trucks! Not to mention: art workshops\, a bouncy castle\, lawn games\, scavenger hunt\, and crafts to make this the perfect event to enjoy on a September afternoon. \nSign up for a ceramics workshop with Lana Jamieson at 1pm on Saturday – we’ll be making porcelain ghost-shaped candle holders! At 1pm Sunday\, Erin Shuttleworth of VISAC Gallery will be offering a styrofoam plate printing workshop! These workshops are free\, but space is limited\, so please register in advance! Make this your weekend’s main event\, or stop by to enjoy our food\, music\, and artisans before an exciting evening at Between the Peaks music festival. \nThis Festival is an opportunity for our region’s local visual and performing artists to showcase their talents to the public as we celebrate the spectacular culture in our area with live music\, artist demos\, artisan booths\, and more. Entry is free\, but donations are always appreciated! \nThis event is supported in part by Tourism Rossland\, Columbia Power\, the Columbia Basin Trust\, the Nelson & District Credit Union\, Teck Trail Operations\, the Province of BC\, and the Government of Canada. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/arts-culture-festival-3/ LOCATION:Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/20180246/2024-arts-culture-festival-promo-museum-lawn-games-kids-area-bouncy-castle-4-x4S2nw.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rossland Museum &%3B Discovery Centre":MAILTO:info@rosslandmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240917T100000 DTSTAMP:20260603T110934 CREATED:20240828T192541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T030906Z UID:9817-1726563600-1726567200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Itty Bitty Art Time (Preschool Art Classes) DESCRIPTION:Participants can expect to make artwork in a wide range of materials that encourage experimentation and motor skill development. Previous projects include yarn bowls\, glitter dioramas and marker pull art.\n\nThese classes get MESSY\, be sure to dress your child (and yourself!) in play clothes. Paint\, salt\, glue and many more materials will be used. One caregiver per child (or group of children) is required.  \nAbout the Instructor:\nErin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome\, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment\, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!\n\nWorkshop Dates:\nTuesday mornings\nSeptember 10 – December 17\, 2024 (15 sessions)\n9:00am-9:45am or 10:00am-10:45am\n\nMinimum 6 students\, with a maximum of 12.\n\nWhere: \nVISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Selkirk Building\n\nIf you have any questions\, reach out to info@visacgallery.com URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/itty-bitty-art-time-preschool-art-classes-4/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/08/20180302/Itty-Bitty-Art-Time-1-RYMiD9.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240917T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240917T163000 DTSTAMP:20260603T110934 CREATED:20240828T192542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T030922Z UID:9818-1726587000-1726590600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8) DESCRIPTION:About Visual Exploration Club (VEC):\nStudents can expect to learn about other artists\, experiment with various materials\, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing\, painting\, printmaking and 3-dimensional art.\n\nThis session is for ages 5-8\, or primary students in grades K-3.\n\nAbout the instructor:\nErin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome\, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment\, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!\n\nWorkshop Dates:\nTuesday afternoons\nSeptember 10 – December 17\, 2024 (15 sessions)\n3:30pm-4:30pm\n\nMinimum 6 students\, with a maximum of 12.\n\nWhere: \nVISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Selkirk Building\n\nIf you have any questions\, reach out to info@visacgallery.com\n\nRegister here: https://revenue-can.keela.co/visual-exploration-club-ages-5-8 URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/visual-exploration-club-ages-5-8-5/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/08/20180302/Visual-Exploration-Club-wreizB.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240919T210000 DTSTAMP:20260603T110934 CREATED:20240801T231218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T030908Z UID:9571-1726772400-1726779600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Crystal Journey In Nelson\, BC. Tagum Hall DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 19thTaghum Hall5915 Taghum Hall RdNelson\, BC7:00-9:00pm$25/PersonTickets Available @\nhttps://www.taghumhall.ca/event-details/crystal-journey-with-david-hickey \nAnd At The Door\n\nBring Yoga Mat Or Blanket To Lie On\n\nWhat You Can Expect From Crystal Journey:\nThe show will take place in two 40 to 50 minute sets. David’s usual set up includes 6 Quartz Crystal Bowls\, 8 Paiste Planet Gongs\, 2 Persian Santoors & Harmonica. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/crystal-journey-in-nelson-bc-tagum-hall/ LOCATION:Taghum Hall\, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd\, Nelson\, V1L 6Y4 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/08/20180323/Nelson-web-lQABPj.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Taghum Hall":MAILTO:taghumhall@shaw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240921T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240921T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T110934 CREATED:20240624T015625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T040113Z UID:8752-1726916400-1726920000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Guided Cold War Bunker tours DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! \nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time. \nEmail info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-46/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/09/20182335/17-UdtcgC.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240921T220000 DTSTAMP:20260603T110934 CREATED:20240920T163621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T040114Z UID:10011-1726920000-1726956000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Argenta Fall Faire DESCRIPTION:The Argenta Fall Faire is a family friendly community celebration!\n\nMarket: noon – 5pm\n\nLive music into the evening! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/argenta-fall-faire/ LOCATION:Argenta Community Hall\, 1024 Argenta Rd\, Argenta .\, British Columbia\, V0G1B0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/20180239/2024-4-copy-TtDoSt.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240924T100000 DTSTAMP:20260603T110934 CREATED:20240828T193023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T030353Z UID:9821-1727168400-1727172000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Itty Bitty Art Time (Preschool Art Classes) DESCRIPTION:Participants can expect to make artwork in a wide range of materials that encourage experimentation and motor skill development. Previous projects include yarn bowls\, glitter dioramas and marker pull art.\n\nThese classes get MESSY\, be sure to dress your child (and yourself!) in play clothes. Paint\, salt\, glue and many more materials will be used. One caregiver per child (or group of children) is required.  \nAbout the Instructor:\nErin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome\, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment\, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!\n\nWorkshop Dates:\nTuesday mornings\nSeptember 10 – December 17\, 2024 (15 sessions)\n9:00am-9:45am or 10:00am-10:45am\n\nMinimum 6 students\, with a maximum of 12.\n\nWhere: \nVISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Selkirk Building\n\nIf you have any questions\, reach out to info@visacgallery.com URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/itty-bitty-art-time-preschool-art-classes-12/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/08/20180302/Itty-Bitty-Art-Time-1-RYMiD9.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240924T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240924T163000 DTSTAMP:20260603T110934 CREATED:20240828T193022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T030409Z UID:9822-1727191800-1727195400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8) DESCRIPTION:About Visual Exploration Club (VEC):\nStudents can expect to learn about other artists\, experiment with various materials\, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing\, painting\, printmaking and 3-dimensional art.\n\nThis session is for ages 5-8\, or primary students in grades K-3.\n\nAbout the instructor:\nErin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome\, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment\, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!\n\nWorkshop Dates:\nTuesday afternoons\nSeptember 10 – December 17\, 2024 (15 sessions)\n3:30pm-4:30pm\n\nMinimum 6 students\, with a maximum of 12.\n\nWhere: \nVISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Selkirk Building\n\nIf you have any questions\, reach out to info@visacgallery.com\n\nRegister here: https://revenue-can.keela.co/visual-exploration-club-ages-5-8 URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/visual-exploration-club-ages-5-8-12/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/08/20180302/Visual-Exploration-Club-wreizB.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240928T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240928T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T110934 CREATED:20240630T214702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T170314Z UID:9195-1727521200-1727524800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Guided Cold War Bunker tours DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! \nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time. \nEmail info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-47/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/09/20182335/17-UdtcgC.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240930T113000 DTSTAMP:20260603T110934 CREATED:20240920T163808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T171732Z UID:9954-1727690400-1727695800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Truth and Reconciliation Day Activities for Kids DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, September 30\, Canada—and Taghum Hall—observes Truth and Reconciliation day. At 10am kids 7 – 12 are invited to join multi-talented artist and musician Lance Ledger for Indigenous-led activities. Fun\, creative play is a great way for kids to embrace new understanding and lead the way for our next generation. As part of the activities\, kids will participate in the re-installation and re-dedication of beautiful pathway stones created by Nlaka’pamux artist Kaida McCauley in honour of residential school survivors and those who never made it home. This event is free of charge. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/truth-and-reconciliation-day-activities-for-kids/ LOCATION:Taghum Hall\, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd\, Nelson\, V1L 6Y4 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/20180241/Lance-Ledger-2-small-0cqyYM.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Taghum Hall":MAILTO:taghumhall@shaw.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR