BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//West Kootenay Regional Arts Council - ECPv6.16.2//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:20240201T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240201T163000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20231214T171917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T183144Z UID:5769-1706801400-1706805000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 11-14 DESCRIPTION:This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making\, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour\, Clay & 3D Art\, Repainting Thrifted Art\, and Paper Mosaic. \nWhen: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm \nDuration: Jan 18-May 23\, 2024 (Note that there will be no VEC club during Spring Break) \nAge: 11 – 14 \nClass fee: $80 for 9 classes (January – May); or $10 drop-in per youth \n\n\nWhere: \n\nVISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Selkirk Building\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease email info@visacgallery.com with any questions. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/youth-workshop-visual-exploration-club-ages-11-14-3/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/12/20182144/VEC-Ad-2-XPP8RM.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20240103T044910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T184736Z UID:5974-1706954400-1706968800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Lantern-making workshop DESCRIPTION:This lantern-making workshop with artist Lily Mayall is in anticipation of the annual Polka Dot Lantern Festival\, which takes place February 9 & 10. Get creative–and get ready to light up the night! Cost includes most materials. Proceeds benefit Taghum Hall’s kitchen reno project. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/lantern-making-workshop/ LOCATION:Taghum Hall\, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd\, Nelson\, V1L 6Y4 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Taghum Hall":MAILTO:taghumhall@shaw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240203T220000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20240118T014828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T184736Z UID:6188-1706961600-1706997600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Winter Carnival DESCRIPTION:A community not-for-profit event!\nFamily friendly and no alcohol served. \nBy donation $0 – $50 sliding scale.\nPay-what-you-can/ Pay-it-forward. \nAll day local Kootenay performers! \n12:00 Jasmine Wiley Lu\n12:30 Merlin with Harlow Rose\n1:00 Mike Meaney\n1:30 Kate Smyles\n2:30 Barnharmonics\n3:00 Puppets on the Move\n3:30 Beaten Brass\n4:00 Amy Heasman\n4:30 Avery Florence with Kevin Welch\n5:30 DJ Dubconcious\n6:30 The Weavertons\n7:30 Chancla Mojada\n8:30 Dragon Slayer Fire Dance\n9:00 The Gravy Train \nAnd so much more! \n*Ice Slide\n*Snow sculptures\n*Tea Lounge\n*Local art\n*Fire pits\n*Carnival games with prizes hosted by Slocan Valley Youth Network including snow mini golf\, rally race\, free maple syrup on snow and snow cones\, and many more games!\n*Raffle prizes including a 2-night gift package for a stay at Halcyon Hotsprings! \n  \nFood and Artisan Vendors including: \nOh My Lard\nFoodhini\nTasty Times Vegan Eatery \nFree workshops too! \nSnow sculpting- PM to register!\nLantern making\nWood snowflake painting\nElemental Journey’s Nature Connection with games\, songs and mindfulness \n  \nAnd there’s more… \nAfterparty dance at The Slocan Legion!\nBy donation $0- $20\n502 Harold Street\, 10pm- 1am\nNo alcohol served \n  \nSatellite events around the Village\nTBA \n  \nWe are currently looking for volunteers <3 \nDuties may include: Promotion\, ice slide monitor\, shoveling\, security\, collecting donations\, fire caretaker\, garbage clean up\, and afterparty dance security\, reception and clean up.\nEmail treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com for more info. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/winter-carnival/ LOCATION:Expo Park\, Slocan 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/26/2024/01/20182049/SNOWFLAKE-i9FUNf.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Treehugger Retreats and Events Society":MAILTO:TREEHUGGERSOCIETYBC@OUTLOOK.COM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20231214T171912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T190127Z UID:5770-1707217200-1707220800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Preschool Workshop – Itty Bitty Art Time DESCRIPTION:Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life? \nThe instructor\, Erin Shuttleworth\, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour\, texture\, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy\, so send children in comfortable play clothes. \nChildren ages 2-5 yrs old (one adult helper per child or group of children is required.) \nThese classes coincide with Trail Gymnastics – make it an engaging morning for your preschooler by signing up with them as well. \nWhen:\n12 or 16 Tuesday mornings with two class time options\n10:00 am – 10:45 am\n11:00 am – 11:45 am \n12-week series: January 16-April 16\, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)\n16-week series: January 16-May 14\, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break) \nWhere:\nVISAC Gallery\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Community Building downtown \nClass fee: $80 for 12 weeks\, or $100 for 16 weeks\, per child. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/preschool-workshop-itty-bitty-art-time-6/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/12/20182145/Itty-Bitty-Art-Time-1-V8SvZ3.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20231205T221310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T172825Z UID:5731-1707307200-1707310800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:CKCA GRANT-WRITING WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:Do 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. \nTo learn more about these grants and how to apply\, attend one of our FREE grant-writing workshops. The sessions all take place online through Zoom. See the schedule for all sessions here. \nREGISTER FOR TODAY’S SESSION HERE. \nBefore you attend a session\, we encourage you to watch the following video. Then come to the session with your questions. \nVIEW THIS VIDEO BEFORE ATTENDING A SESSION. \nIf you have questions about your specific project\, rather than the programs themselves\, contact us directly instead of asking them during a session. \n  \n  URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/ckca-grant-writing-workshop-feb7/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Calendar,Online,WKAC Workshops,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182154/CKCA-funding-programs-icon_square_stroke.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="West Kootenay Regional Arts Council":MAILTO:admin@wkartscouncil.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240207T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240207T213000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20231109T223458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T191618Z UID:5412-1707334200-1707341400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice DESCRIPTION:Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango?\n\n\nWe host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview.\n\n\nThe guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm.\n\n\n\nDancers of all levels are welcome! Material is beginner-friendly.\n\n\nTango is an improvised partner dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay; you don’t need a partner to attend tango practices or events and it can be danced by anyone and everyone.\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring your dancing shoes and a water bottle.\n\n\n5$ donation\n\n\n\nWhere to find us: Christies Lees Hall is on Radio Ave.\, in lower Fairview. You can access Radio from 4th or 7th Streets. The Hall’s part of the Kiwanis Villa complex. On Radio Ave. look for “701” on the deck post near the sidewalk leading to the front doors. Also\, look for the sandwich board near the sidewalk.\n\n\nGoogle map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zFraPXNpJ6aBBJtv6\nMaps will tell you that it’s “temporarily closed” but don’t believe it! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/weekly-tango-mini-lesson-practice-2/ LOCATION:Christie Lee’s Hall\, 807-703 Radio Ave\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L3L3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182235/ballroom-6474222_640-s0kOpm.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson BC Tango":MAILTO:nelsonbctango@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240208T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240208T163000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20231214T171905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T191706Z UID:5771-1707406200-1707409800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 15-18 DESCRIPTION:This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making\, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour\, Clay & 3D Art\, Repainting Thrifted Art\, and Paper Mosaic. \nWhen: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm \nDuration:  Jan 11-May 16\, 2024 (No VEC club during Spring Break) \nAge: 15 – 18 \nClass fee: $80 for 9 classes (January – May); or $10 drop-in per youth \n\n\nWhere: \n\nVISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Selkirk Building\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease email info@visacgallery.com with any questions. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/youth-workshop-visual-exploration-club-ages-15-18-3/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/12/20182145/VEC-Ad-2-1-WTURkM.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240208T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240208T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20240129T214759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T191646Z UID:6351-1707411600-1707418800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:DIY Valentines Cardmaking DESCRIPTION:The Nelson Museum is hosting a free workshop with local papercraft artist\, Jenine Lillian\, who will teach you fun and simple techniques to create one-of-a-kind artwork to share with your favourite people. Give them out to your barista that always remembers your name\, that cashier who always says hi\, the trash collectors that brave the elements\, your new neighbours and more! \nSkills required are suitable for ages 10 and up. Younger participants may need assistance from parents or guardians. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/diy-valentines-cardmaking-2/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/01/20182032/valentine-workshop-insta-sm-2izw7V.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20240129T214758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T193322Z UID:6353-1707570000-1707577200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:DIY Valentines Cardmaking DESCRIPTION:The Nelson Museum is hosting a free workshop with local papercraft artist\, Jenine Lillian\, who will teach you fun and simple techniques to create one-of-a-kind artwork to share with your favourite people. Give them out to your barista that always remembers your name\, that cashier who always says hi\, the trash collectors that brave the elements\, your new neighbours and more! \nSkills required are suitable for ages 10 and up. Younger participants may need assistance from parents or guardians. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/diy-valentines-cardmaking/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/01/20182032/valentine-workshop-insta-sm-2izw7V.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240212T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20231205T221538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T172841Z UID:5734-1707735600-1707739200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:CKCA GRANT-WRITING WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:Do 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. \nTo learn more about these grants and how to apply\, attend one of our FREE grant-writing workshops. The sessions all take place online through Zoom. See the schedule for all sessions here. \nREGISTER FOR TODAY’S SESSION HERE. \nBefore you attend a session\, we encourage you to watch the following video. Then come to the session with your questions. \nVIEW THIS VIDEO BEFORE ATTENDING A SESSION. \nIf you have questions about your specific project\, rather than the programs themselves\, contact us directly instead of asking them during a session. \n  \n  URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/ckca-grant-writing-workshop-feb12/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Calendar,Online,WKAC Workshops,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182154/CKCA-funding-programs-icon_square_stroke.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="West Kootenay Regional Arts Council":MAILTO:admin@wkartscouncil.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240213T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20231214T171858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T193321Z UID:5772-1707822000-1707825600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Preschool Workshop – Itty Bitty Art Time DESCRIPTION:Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life? \nThe instructor\, Erin Shuttleworth\, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour\, texture\, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy\, so send children in comfortable play clothes. \nChildren ages 2-5 yrs old (one adult helper per child or group of children is required.) \nThese classes coincide with Trail Gymnastics – make it an engaging morning for your preschooler by signing up with them as well. \nWhen:\n12 or 16 Tuesday mornings with two class time options\n10:00 am – 10:45 am\n11:00 am – 11:45 am \n12-week series: January 16-April 16\, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)\n16-week series: January 16-May 14\, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break) \nWhere:\nVISAC Gallery\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Community Building downtown \nClass fee: $80 for 12 weeks\, or $100 for 16 weeks\, per child. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/preschool-workshop-itty-bitty-art-time-5/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/12/20182145/Itty-Bitty-Art-Time-1-V8SvZ3.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240214T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240214T163000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20231214T171852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T194817Z UID:5773-1707924600-1707928200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 7-10 DESCRIPTION:This bi-weekly club\, facilitated by comic artist Erin Shuttleworth\, encourages inquisitiveness and exploration\, with a supportive environment and topics to focus activities. Participants will experiment with materials\, style and subject matter to develop their confidence and support future artistic growth. \nWhen: Wednesdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm \nDuration: Jan 17-May 22\, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break) \nAge: 7 – 10 \nClass fee: $80 for 9 classes (Jan – May); or $10 drop-in per youth \nWhere:  \nVISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Selkirk Building \nPlease email info@visacgallery.com with any questions. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/youth-workshop-visual-exploration-club-ages-7-10-2/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/01/20182100/VISAC-p4qWJH.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240214T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240214T213000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20231117T211638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T194807Z UID:5524-1707939000-1707946200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice DESCRIPTION:Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango?\n\n\nWe host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview.\n\n\nThe guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm.\n\n\n\nDancers of all levels are welcome! Material is beginner-friendly.\n\n\nTango is an improvised partner dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay; you don’t need a partner to attend tango practices or events and it can be danced by anyone and everyone.\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring your dancing shoes and a water bottle.\n\n\n5$ donation\n\n\n\nWhere to find us: Christies Lees Hall is on Radio Ave.\, in lower Fairview. You can access Radio from 4th or 7th Streets. The Hall’s part of the Kiwanis Villa complex. On Radio Ave. look for “701” on the deck post near the sidewalk leading to the front doors. Also\, look for the sandwich board near the sidewalk.\n\n\nGoogle map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zFraPXNpJ6aBBJtv6\nMaps will tell you that it’s “temporarily closed” but don’t believe it! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/weekly-tango-mini-lesson-practice-14/ LOCATION:Christie Lee’s Hall\, 807-703 Radio Ave\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L3L3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182235/ballroom-6474222_640-s0kOpm.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson BC Tango":MAILTO:nelsonbctango@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240215T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240215T163000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20231214T171846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T200257Z UID:5774-1708011000-1708014600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 11-14 DESCRIPTION:This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making\, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour\, Clay & 3D Art\, Repainting Thrifted Art\, and Paper Mosaic. \nWhen: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm \nDuration: Jan 18-May 23\, 2024 (Note that there will be no VEC club during Spring Break) \nAge: 11 – 14 \nClass fee: $80 for 9 classes (January – May); or $10 drop-in per youth \n\n\nWhere: \n\nVISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Selkirk Building\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease email info@visacgallery.com with any questions. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/youth-workshop-visual-exploration-club-ages-11-14-2/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/12/20182144/VEC-Ad-2-XPP8RM.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240220T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240220T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20231214T171838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T203124Z UID:5775-1708426800-1708430400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Preschool Workshop – Itty Bitty Art Time DESCRIPTION:Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life? \nThe instructor\, Erin Shuttleworth\, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour\, texture\, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy\, so send children in comfortable play clothes. \nChildren ages 2-5 yrs old (one adult helper per child or group of children is required.) \nThese classes coincide with Trail Gymnastics – make it an engaging morning for your preschooler by signing up with them as well. \nWhen:\n12 or 16 Tuesday mornings with two class time options\n10:00 am – 10:45 am\n11:00 am – 11:45 am \n12-week series: January 16-April 16\, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)\n16-week series: January 16-May 14\, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break) \nWhere:\nVISAC Gallery\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Community Building downtown \nClass fee: $80 for 12 weeks\, or $100 for 16 weeks\, per child. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/preschool-workshop-itty-bitty-art-time-4/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/12/20182145/Itty-Bitty-Art-Time-1-V8SvZ3.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240221T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240221T213000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20231125T003841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T204743Z UID:5623-1708543800-1708551000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice DESCRIPTION:Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango?\n\n\nWe host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview.\n\n\nThe guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm.\n\n\n\nDancers of all levels are welcome! Material is beginner-friendly.\n\n\nTango is an improvised partner dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay; you don’t need a partner to attend tango practices or events and it can be danced by anyone and everyone.\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring your dancing shoes and a water bottle.\n\n\n5$ donation\n\n\n\nWhere to find us: Christies Lees Hall is on Radio Ave.\, in lower Fairview. You can access Radio from 4th or 7th Streets. The Hall’s part of the Kiwanis Villa complex. On Radio Ave. look for “701” on the deck post near the sidewalk leading to the front doors. Also\, look for the sandwich board near the sidewalk.\n\n\nGoogle map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zFraPXNpJ6aBBJtv6\nMaps will tell you that it’s “temporarily closed” but don’t believe it! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/weekly-tango-mini-lesson-practice-15/ LOCATION:Christie Lee’s Hall\, 807-703 Radio Ave\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L3L3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182235/ballroom-6474222_640-s0kOpm.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson BC Tango":MAILTO:nelsonbctango@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240222T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240222T163000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20231214T171833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T210341Z UID:5776-1708615800-1708619400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 15-18 DESCRIPTION:This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making\, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour\, Clay & 3D Art\, Repainting Thrifted Art\, and Paper Mosaic. \nWhen: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm \nDuration:  Jan 11-May 16\, 2024 (No VEC club during Spring Break) \nAge: 15 – 18 \nClass fee: $80 for 9 classes (January – May); or $10 drop-in per youth \n\n\nWhere: \n\nVISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Selkirk Building\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease email info@visacgallery.com with any questions. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/youth-workshop-visual-exploration-club-ages-15-18-2/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/12/20182145/VEC-Ad-2-1-WTURkM.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240227T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240227T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20231214T171827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T220129Z UID:5777-1709031600-1709035200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Preschool Workshop – Itty Bitty Art Time DESCRIPTION:Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life? \nThe instructor\, Erin Shuttleworth\, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour\, texture\, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy\, so send children in comfortable play clothes. \nChildren ages 2-5 yrs old (one adult helper per child or group of children is required.) \nThese classes coincide with Trail Gymnastics – make it an engaging morning for your preschooler by signing up with them as well. \nWhen:\n12 or 16 Tuesday mornings with two class time options\n10:00 am – 10:45 am\n11:00 am – 11:45 am \n12-week series: January 16-April 16\, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)\n16-week series: January 16-May 14\, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break) \nWhere:\nVISAC Gallery\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Community Building downtown \nClass fee: $80 for 12 weeks\, or $100 for 16 weeks\, per child. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/preschool-workshop-itty-bitty-art-time-3/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/12/20182145/Itty-Bitty-Art-Time-1-V8SvZ3.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T163000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20231214T171821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T220300Z UID:5778-1709134200-1709137800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 7-10 DESCRIPTION:This bi-weekly club\, facilitated by comic artist Erin Shuttleworth\, encourages inquisitiveness and exploration\, with a supportive environment and topics to focus activities. Participants will experiment with materials\, style and subject matter to develop their confidence and support future artistic growth. \nWhen: Wednesdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm \nDuration: Jan 17-May 22\, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break) \nAge: 7 – 10 \nClass fee: $80 for 9 classes (Jan – May); or $10 drop-in per youth \nWhere:  \nVISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Selkirk Building \nPlease email info@visacgallery.com with any questions. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/youth-workshop-visual-exploration-club-ages-7-10/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/01/20182100/VISAC-p4qWJH.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T213000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20231214T171804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T220251Z UID:5706-1709148600-1709155800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice DESCRIPTION:Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango?\n\n\nWe host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview.\n\n\nThe guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm.\n\n\n\nDancers of all levels are welcome! Material is beginner-friendly.\n\n\nTango is an improvised partner dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay; you don’t need a partner to attend tango practices or events and it can be danced by anyone and everyone.\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring your dancing shoes and a water bottle.\n\n\n5$ donation\n\n\n\nWhere to find us: Christies Lees Hall is on Radio Ave.\, in lower Fairview. You can access Radio from 4th or 7th Streets. The Hall’s part of the Kiwanis Villa complex. On Radio Ave. look for “701” on the deck post near the sidewalk leading to the front doors. Also\, look for the sandwich board near the sidewalk.\n\n\nGoogle map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zFraPXNpJ6aBBJtv6\nMaps will tell you that it’s “temporarily closed” but don’t believe it! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/weekly-tango-mini-lesson-practice-17/ LOCATION:Christie Lee’s Hall\, 807-703 Radio Ave\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L3L3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182235/ballroom-6474222_640-s0kOpm.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson BC Tango":MAILTO:nelsonbctango@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240229T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240229T163000 DTSTAMP:20260524T065411 CREATED:20231214T171814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T221714Z UID:5779-1709220600-1709224200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 11-14 DESCRIPTION:This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making\, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour\, Clay & 3D Art\, Repainting Thrifted Art\, and Paper Mosaic. \nWhen: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm \nDuration: Jan 18-May 23\, 2024 (Note that there will be no VEC club during Spring Break) \nAge: 11 – 14 \nClass fee: $80 for 9 classes (January – May); or $10 drop-in per youth \n\n\nWhere: \n\nVISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Selkirk Building\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease email info@visacgallery.com with any questions. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/youth-workshop-visual-exploration-club-ages-11-14/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/12/20182144/VEC-Ad-2-XPP8RM.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR