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  • Harrop Harvest Festival

    Harrop Hall 6066 McConnell Rd, Nelson, BC, Canada

    Harrop Hall will be hosting our annual Harvest Festival to celebrate the farmers and artisans in our neck of the woods! Come join us for some country fun, excellent home-made soups and bread, a bbq, and raffles including guessing the weight of the pumpkin. Live music makes this event something special! See you there.

  • Harrop Harvest Festival

    Harrop Hall 6066 McConnell Rd, Nelson, BC, Canada

    Harrop Hall will be hosting our annual Harvest Festival to celebrate the farmers and artisans in our neck of the woods! Come join us for some country fun, excellent home-made soups and bread, a bbq, and raffles including guessing the weight of the pumpkin. Live music makes this event something special! See you there.

  • Intermediate Handbuilding: Bathroom Countertopware with Natural Impressions (Sept 15-Oct 27)

    VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

    Incorporate natural elements such as flowers and grasses to create a set of bathroom countertopware. Participants must have previously taken a hand building class or be a Trail Pottery Studio member. Participants Will Create:  1 Toothbrush Jar, 1 small water cup, Soap Dish with Feet, Bathroom Jar with Lid, Soap Pump Bottle, Watch and Ring […]

    $300
  • Beginner Hand Building Pottery Workshop

    VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

    About Hand Building: There are three main techniques: pinch, coil and slab, all for a variety of projects and designs. This method of making is the most beginner-friendly, as it doesn’t require the use of a pottery wheel. It’s also incredibly satisfying to add texture and unique effects on hand built pieces, making use of […]

    $250
  • Itty Bitty Art Time (Preschool Art Classes)

    VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

    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 […]

    $100
  • Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8)

    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 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 […]

    $150
  • Elk Valley Pride Festival

    Fernie Fernie, BC

    A rainbow celebreation of Pride in the mountains! This 5-day festival features Spectrum Queer Arts Day, Drag Brunch, Storytine, Rainbow Reads, Rainbow Reels, and so much more!

  • Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop

    Doukhobor Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, Canada

    Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July […]

    Free
  • AUTHORS READING IN SLOCAN, BC, SEPT. 18, ON FINDING HOME

    Slocan City Slocan, British Columbia, Canada

    West Kootenay authors Ross Klatte and Tom Wayman read in Slocan B.C. on Sept. 18 from their new books–a novel and memoir respectively–about finding home in the region. The free reading (by donation) will be at the Slocan Legion, 502 Harold St., at 7 pm.

    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
  • Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop

    Doukhobor Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, Canada

    Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July […]

    Free