Past Events (312)

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November 26, 2022
Saturday
  • A Very, Merry Christmas Market

  • Nov 26, 2022 to Nov 27, 2022
  • Location: Qualicum Beach Community Hall
  • Description:

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    A Very, Merry Christmas Market is a local artisan market featuring live music and a free raffle with artisan wares. This is a fundraising event for Oceanside Hospice Society with a suggested door donation of $5.

    Date(s): November 26 - November 27, 2022

    Time: Saturday: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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November 25, 2022
Friday
  • Winterfest Craft Fair

  • Nov 25, 2022 at 9:00am to Nov 27, 2022 at 5:00pm
  • Location: Qualicum Beach Civic Center
  • Description:

    Nov 25-27- Fri 9-5, Sat 9-5pm & Sun 10-4pm

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    More than a Craft Fair, Winterfest is a three day event of live musical entertainment, Wild Harry Haggis hunt, fantastic food, funds raised for local community groups, hourly free give-away & more

    Winterfest Craft Fair celebrates Arts, Crafts, Music, Food, Fun and Prizes. Come join us on November 25-27 at QualicumBeach Civic Centre, to an event that will surpass any preconceptions you may have of a “craft fair:” Winterfest Craft Fair is truly a unique themed event.

    Full of live entertainment, a Haggis Hunt for children, complementary beverages and treats, talented artisans and 1000’s of dollars in hourly give aways. Thrifty Foods is kindly giving away a $50 smile card every hour.

    The festival offers artisans who produce a wide range of high-quality products, from clothing and jewelry to art, clay and metal works, home decor, toys, children’s fashion, gourmet delicacies, and gifts. The organizers have added a dining area in front of the stage, so y

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  • Kids Klub – Ink Painting Class

  • Nov 24, 2022 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street PO Box 1662 Parksville, BC, V9P 2H5
  • Description:

    After school hands-on workshop with a focus on Holiday Projects led by Artist Pattiann Withapea. Class will take place at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville.

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    Each participant will create 7 pieces of artwork including a piece of jewelry, a holiday tree ornament, a unique holiday card, two ceramic tiles, and a painting on Yupo paper that they will learn to mount and mat for framing.

    This class is suitable for kids from 6 -16 years of age. Pattiann’s extensive experience in teaching, as well as her unique teaching style and the magic of the inks themselves, allow her to guarantee success. This is a great class to  build confidence and unlock creativity.  Children of all and differing abilities are encouraged to participate.

    $46 per student includes all materials and supplies. Maximum of 10 students per class. 

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  • Marilyn RIOPEL

  • Nov 24, 2022 to Dec 18, 2022
  • Location: McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street PO Box 1662 Parksville, BC, V9P 2H5
  • Description:

    OPENING RECEPTION, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1-3PM

    MY PROCESS

     Starting a new painting, I hold back any thoughts and let my hand make marks where it chooses.  If my thoughts are too active I play music to keep them busy, then the subconscious responds and the hand starts moving again.  

    When marking stops, I assess what’s there and freely lay colour, keeping watch where next to go.  Forms and patterns evolve, it’s then I enter with intention, pushing to develop composition and interest until I like what I’ve done.  Leaving the piece nearby, distance and time assesses if it’s really complete.  I may add, change or remove areas until I’m satisfied and know it is right.

    Gallery is closed Mondays

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  • JC’ART DE JOUR LORI SCHIERSMANN

  • Nov 24, 2022 to Dec 18, 2022
  • Location: McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street PO Box 1662 Parksville, BC, V9P 2H5
  • Description:

    My name is Lori Schiersmann and I am an ELITE Certified OneStroke Instructor.  I live in Deep Bay, Vancouver Island with my husband of 43 years.

    In 1996, painting started, quite literally, with “one stroke”. Who knew then, that Donna Dewberry, the creator of “One Stroke” would become my mentor and friend over the next 30 years.  As the years came and went I taught One Stroke, all over Vancouver Island, painted glass for fairs and markets, and went to the 2005 Convention in Florida,  and became an Elite One Stroke Instructor.

    Then ‘Life’ happened…I discovered a vendor at the convention and discovered the ceramic, metallic paste…and that was the beginning of Tin Cup Art.com…I applied the One Stroke method to the ‘stroking of paste” on my glassware….I couldn’t stop, I evolved over the next 18 years…my glassware is still selling in many shops today.  But then…Covid shut down. Yes, we all know that we lost those years, however, that’s when I discovered on ‘social media’ that there were others

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  • Vancouver Island Silk Painters

  • Nov 24, 2022 to Dec 18, 2022
  • Location: McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street PO Box 1662 Parksville, BC, V9P 2H5
  • Description:

    The Silk Worm Club was founded in January 2000 by Vancouver Island silk painter Maureen Walker AFCA, of Pioneer Silk Studio. In 2017, to celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday, the members of the club thought it was time to update the club’s name and image from the Silk Worms to the Vancouver Island Silk Painters. The Vancouver Island Silk Painters’ group currently has members from Campbell River, Comox, Whiskey Creek, Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Nanaimo and Sidney.

    The Vancouver Island Silk Painters’ members are proficient and confident in the use of their chosen medium, dye on silk. They have a good grounding in traditional silk painting techniques such as outlining with resist, together with experience of more contemporary techniques like indirect painting and layering. Members also have a sound knowledge of design, composition and colour theory.

    The group holds monthly meetings which include Show & Tell of recent paintings and a helpful critiquing session. This is a very active, enthusias

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November 21, 2022
Monday
  • 2022 Fall Art Foundations Courses - Soft Pastels Level 1

  • Nov 21, 2022 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
  • Location: McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street PO Box 1662 Parksville, BC, V9P 2H5
  • Description:

    Art Foundations-Soft Pastels Level 1 with Lucy Wallace

    Nov 21, 2022 10 am-3pm

    This course is intended to help you develop soft pastel painting in your own way, to build your skills and understanding in order to achieve your artistic goals.

    We’ll start with the basics and progress to completing a landscape painting in soft pastels using a variety of techniques and effects. It uses a step-by-step approach, supported by the fundamentals of art, and to work effectively and efficiently.  Photo reference will be supplied.

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    Recommended Prerequisites:  Creative Imaging (Sep 12), Creating Visual Harmony (Oct 2) 

    Cost $125

    All materials included

    About the Instructor:  Lucy works primarily in soft pastels. “I adore the medium - the feel, the luscious colours. I strive with every painting to match my vision for the subject, whether it be animals, birds, or landscapes. In my mind’s eye, I want to build an emotional connection with my subject in some way, to give it life. This has developed over time and co

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  • Tides & Moons: Herring Capital

  • Nov 20, 2022 to Jan 8, 2023
  • Location: Nanaimo Art Gallery 150 Commercial Street Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 5G6 Canada
  • Description:

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    Tides & Moons: Herring Capital is a new animated art installation by Cindy Mochizuki that shares memories and stories from Japanese Canadian fishing and boat building families who populated Nanaimo shorelines before World War II.

    Throughout her practice, Cindy has developed multi-media installations, fictional audio works, performances, animations, drawings, and social collaborations that relate to Japanese Canadian experiences in B.C and Japan. She works with members of these communities and often includes her paternal family’s history both within internment camps and as repatriated Japanese Canadians in Japan after the war.

    In the early 1920’s Japanese Canadian fishers lived and worked in Nanaimo at Hammond Bay (also known as Kujira Bay), Departure Bay, Shack Island (a way station for salmon and coho fishers traveling north), and Saysutshun. While Nanaimo had been known as a coal town for half a century, it also had 43 Japanese herring salteries. Due to the unexplainable abundance of t

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  • 2022 Fall Art Bites Classes

  • Nov 20, 2022 all day
  • Location: McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street PO Box 1662 Parksville, BC, V9P 2H5
  • Description:

    Go on, take a bite!

    Have you been curious about trying an art class, but not sure what medium you would like? Not ready to commit to a full class (and art supplies) if you don’t know you’ll like it?  Why not try this sampler course?

    Art Bites is a course designed to give you a taste of a variety of art mediums. Each 2-hour class introduces you to a new medium and show you the basic techniques using a small array of supplies. Everything is provided; you don’t have to bring a thing!  Go home each week with a piece of your own and a sense of how this art medium works.

    Pick and choose one or more classes. Classes are $35 each.  

     

    AM classes are 10am-12pm;  PM classes are 1-3 pm.   

    Follow the links below for class details and online registrations

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November 18, 2022
Friday
  • The Qualicum Weavers and Spinners Guild.

  • Nov 18, 2022 at 10:00am to Nov 19, 2022 at 4:00pm
  • Location: Qualicum Commons (744 Primrose St in Qualicum Beach).
  • Description:

    Elegant Threads

    One of a kind hand span yarns, unique clothing and accessories plus table linens and home decor.

    All items are hand crafted by guild members.

    Includes demos and silent auction.

    Free admission

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November 15, 2022
Tuesday
  • The Industrial Shoreline

  • Nov 15, 2022 at 1:00pm to Nov 27, 2022 at 5:00pm
  • Location: The Gallery at Hope Bay, Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island
  • Description:

    The Industrial Shoreline Series - examines the working harbour, where the industry of shipping goods and products from our factories and fields intersects with our essential need for a healthy ecosystem and marine environment. This textile exhibition showcases work created over the past 6 years and includes both large scale wall pieces and 3D components.
    You are welcome to an Opening Reception and Artist Talk on Nov. 16th, 1-3 pm. If you are coming anytime from off island, please contact me and I would love to meet you at the gallery.

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November 14, 2022
Monday
  • 2022 Fall Art Foundations Courses - Wash Drawing Level 1

  • Nov 14, 2022 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
  • Location: McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street PO Box 1662 Parksville, BC, V9P 2H5
  • Description:

    Art Foundations-Wash Drawing Level 1with Gordon Wilson

    Nov 14, 2022 10 am-3pm

    This course is designed to introduce students to a method of drawing that was popular with artists and illustrators during the early 20th century. Wash drawing is an easy and effective method of drawing involving watercolour and line work on a toned surface, giving the final piece solid form and depth of field.

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    Recommended Prerequisites:  Creative Imaging (Sep 12), Untangle with ‘Tangling’ (Sep 26)

    Cost $125

    All materials included

    About the Instructor:  Gordon Wilson enjoys taking seemingly complex art styles and making them accessible and easy to learn.  He has a degree in design and education and has taught in high schools for 15 years, as well as other venues.  Prior to teaching Gordon was a commercial designer and illustrator for 20 years working in television, publishing, and advertising.

    Location of class: Studio

    Maximum number of participants: 12

    Book Here

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November 12, 2022
Saturday
  • The Apollos, playing at Errington Hall

  • Nov 12, 2022 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
  • Location: Errington Hall
  • Description:
    Please feel welcome to come to our Friends and Family concert at the Errington Hall, this Saturday night, 7pm
    Admission is by donation at the door, with proceeds going to Juvenile Diabetes.
    Great dance tunes, cash bar and great cause.
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  • Categories: Music
November 11, 2022
Friday
  • Susan Pedersen, Tom Neville, Mick Sherlock

  • Nov 11, 2022 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
  • Location: Coffee House at Courtyard Cafe
  • Description:

    Coffee House at Courtyard Cafe: Susan Pedersen, Tom Neville, Mick Sherlock (spoken word and music)
    Join us for an intimate evening of spoken word and song - Please Note - only 18 seats available.
    $20 (includes a $10 credit at the til for food and drink)

     

    For further info or to reserve your seats please call 403 608 7280

     

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