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  • Visual Exploration Club (Ages 13+)

    VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

    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 […]

    $200
  • Artist Trading Cards Maker Space

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

    Artist trading cards are miniature works of art specifically made to be freely traded. Created on 2.5 x 3.5-inch card stock using any medium, ATCs encourage artistic experimentation, creativity, and […]

    Free
  • Apres FREE! Thursday evenings

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

    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, […]

    Free
  • Needle Felted Painting Workshop Series with Sarah Elizabeth

    VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

    Learn the basics of needle felted painting in this calm and meditative workshop. Needle felting is a creative craft that involves sculpting shapes and figures using wool and special felting […]

    $195
  • Gilbert Studios PAINT NIGHT – Winter Owl #2- Family Friendly Event

    Gilbert Studios 3364 Southridge Drive, Castlegar, BC, Canada

    Due to popular demand I’ve opened up a second class! Come join me in my new studio space and let’s paint this majestic winter owl. ?Date: Thursday February 27th ⏰Time: […]

    $40
  • Deep 2: A Very Graphic Novel

    Gallery 444 448 Baker St, Nelson, BC, Canada

    Zen WangBack by popular demand! DEEP 2 is finally here.Feb 28th, 2025. Doors open at 7PM. 444 Baker St. Nelson. BC. DEEP is an intimate affair where it is safe […]

    $25
  • THE ROYAL ART THROWDOWN!

    The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

    It’s Throwdown season baby! This years first round features the following local artists!   DANA FRIZZEL LINDA MUMMERY RAPHAEL AKIIBA ROMANY

  • Guided Cold War Bunker tours

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

    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 […]

    $6 – $8
  • Learn to Sharpen Your Carving Knives

    Blewett Nelson, BC, Canada

    In this 3 hour workshop we will cover how to sharpen both a traditional Scandinavian grind carving knife and also curved hook knives. You will provided with your own simple […]

    $110
  • Blues, Brews & BBQ

    Finley’s Bar $ Grill 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, Canada

    A Joint Fundraiser For Kootenay Blues Society & Kootenay Co-op Radio Performances by The Kootenay Women’s Blues Revue Judy Brown Aryn Sherrif Holly Hyatt Bella Cat Rease Warner *The Kootenay […]

    $30
  • Blues Brews and BBQ

    Finley’s Bar $ Grill 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, Canada

    Kootenay Blues Society presents the 11th annual Blues Brews and BBQ. This years fundraising event will take place at Finley's Bar and Grill in Nelson and will feature local blues […]

  • Viva Carnaval

    Spiritbar 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia

    An annual fundraiser for polka dot dragon arts society which showcases the Latinx and Caribbean communities in the Kootenays by celebrating the arts related to carnival traditions.  It consists of […]

    $20