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Revelstoke Wildflower Festival

Revelstoke Revelstoke

The Revelstoke Wildflower Festival is British Columbia's ideal place to experience the alpine wildflower bloom. Our festival activities highlight the joy of being in nature, and also provide opportunities for meaningful engagement with the environment through arts classes, education and community involvement.

Kids Theatre Day Camp (ages 6-13) with Lisa Dery

Silverton Gallery

UPDATE: Due to low numbers of registrants, we are hosting just ONE day for Theatre Camp on Thursday July 25th. Thank you for your understanding. Come join local theatre teacher Lisa Dery for a dynamic afternoon filled with all things THEATRE. Games, theory and a chance to perform in front of peers.  Cost is $20 […]

Seed Paper Workshop

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

The Nelson Museum has partnered with the Kootenay Native Plant Society to present a seed papermaking workshop, facilitated by Jayme Johnson. Seed paper makes wonderful cards that can be planted to produce local plants for local pollinators! Inspired by the PULP exhibition, papermaking is a fun, hands-on activity that uses old paper and natural materials, […]

Free

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice

Christie Lee’s Hall 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, Canada

Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango? We host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview. The 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. Dancers of […]

$5

SUMI Workshop at Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre with Tsuneko Kokubo (aka Koko)

Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre 306 Josephine St, New Denver, BC

This SUMI workshop starts with a tour through the NIMC, after which Japanese Canadian artist Tsuneko Kokubo guides you in an exploration of SUMI (ink) drawing, using brush and pen. Click here for more info and to register. This SUMI Workshop is one of three Nikkei Art Excursions offered to you by SLAC this Summer. 

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice

Christie Lee’s Hall 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, Canada

Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango? We host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview. The 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. Dancers of […]

$5

Macramé workshop

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Artist Celia Hayet joins us at the Museum for a fun macramé workshop, where participants will make their own macramé plant hanger! Inspired by the Utopia Unveiled exhibition, which explores the history of counterculture and intentional communities in the West Kootenays. Registration is required for these sessions, and each are standalone – please only sign […]

Free

Columbia Basin Culture Tour comes to Taghum Hall

Taghum Hall 5915, Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, British Columbia

Taghum Hall will be a stop on the Columbia Basin Culture Tour August 10 & 11 from 10am – 5pm. In addition to an art exhibition by members of the Creative Tuesday group, there are free workshops in alcohol ink painting, felt-making, watercolour, and a progressive art activity, plus supplies on hand for spontaneous art-making […]

Free

Open Studio Workshops (Chris Dufour, artist-in-residence)

Oxygen Art Centre 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Summer Residency Chris Dufour Open Studio Workshops: July 13, July 20, and August 10, 2024, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM *updated* WKRAC Culture Tour: August 10 + 11, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closing Event: August 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM Admission is free. No registration required.   Artist-in-residence, Chris Dufour, is offering […]

Free

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice

Christie Lee’s Hall 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, Canada

Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango? We host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview. The 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. Dancers of […]

$5

Rag Rug Workshop

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Inspired by the Utopia Unveiled history exhibition, textile artist Tracy Fillion will be at the Nelson Museum to explore the art of upcycling rags into a beautiful rug. All materials will be supplied for you to make your own small round rug, or you can bring your own special rags and fabrics that you want to […]

Free

Jeux de mots et d’écriture – An Evening of Writing Games

AFKO 807 Baker Street, Nelson

Passionné par les mots et la créativité littéraire? Rejoignez-nous à l’AFKO pour une soirée inédite où Sophie vous guide à travers un voyage captivant au sein des possibilités infinies des mots. Lors de cette expérience enrichissante, Sophie vous propose une série d’exercices ludiques et inspirants qui non seulement stimulent votre imagination mais vous permettent également […]

$8 – $18