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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. These 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 […]
Bring your 0 to 18 month olds to the Library in Nelson for rhymes, songs & stories! A great way to meet other parents and caregivers, and enhance early literacy skills in a casual environment. Drop-in. TUESDAYS at 10:30
About Visual Exploration Club (VEC): Students 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. This session is for ages 5-8, or primary students in grades […]
Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON at the Nelson Public Library. Crafts, LEGO, Ozobots, DatoDuo, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different. Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.
Get into the holiday spirit with a hands-on workshop led by Laure, where you’ll craft your own holiday wreath using natural, locally sourced materials. Learn tips and techniques to transform treasures from the forest into stunning decor or heartfelt gifts. This workshop includes all the supplies you’ll need, plus delicious snacks and refreshments. All materials […]
Drop by the Nelson Public Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories! All ages welcome.
The Nelson Museum is open late on Thursdays and admission is FREE from 4-8pm. Explore the new gallery exhibitions — A Crack in the Mirror in Gallery A and Within This Earthen Vessel in Gallery B — discover the region’s history in the 2nd Floor Museum Exhibit, and shop work from over 120 local artists in […]
The days are shorter but the Nelson Museum is open longer! Thursdays from 4-8pm is FREE admission to the galleries, museum and Shop, where you can explore the newest exhibitions, learn about local history, and shop over 100 local artists!
Enjoy the excitement of this year’s Christmas POP-UP event with locally handmade goods, pottery, treats, jewellery, and coffee!
This December, let Red Light be your cozy Friday escape! From 6-9 PM every Friday, we’re filling the evening with curated soundscapes to set the perfect tone for the weekend. Our patio is the ideal spot to enjoy the fresh winter air, with heaters to keep you warm and music to soothe your soul. Whether […]
Come on in and explore the Shop at the Nelson Museum! With over 100 local artists and artisans represented, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list. Or take a break from shopping and drop into ArtLab for free holiday card and tag making, all materials supplied. See what’s new in the galleries, […]
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! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to […]
