From a few hours to a few days, taking a short course or artist’s workshop can alter your life. BC has called out to and nurtured the hearts of countless artists. Inspired by the land and sea, or perhaps some indefinable quality, every corner of the province holds artists’ studios. Usually working in quiet solitude, artists also share their spaces, and sometimes their secrets. Many people have come away from an afternoon workshop emboldened and inspired, and embark on new artistic pursuits or even new ways of life.
Join a yoga class, check out the many programs of recreation centres in each community, participate in a dance class or learn about the benefits of meditation and positive thinking. Taking workshops, short courses or tutoring is one of the best things you can do for your mind, your health and your community.
For an eclectic art experience - Fibre Arts & More - Unique one of a kind functional art, lessons and supplies
Fort St. John,, V1J 1V4, 10244 - 99th Ave Ph. 250-785-1680
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art cards, Beading, Fibre art, Hand spinning & weaving, Jewellery, Knitting & Crocheting, Stitchery, Water colour painting, Weaving | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Judy Chisholm, Keremeos
Garden Statues
Keremeos, V0X 1N2, 815 3rd Avenue Ph. 250-499-2883
(Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Lee Claremont, Kelowna
First Nations Contemporary Artist
Kelowna, V1Z 1P1, 730 Kerry Lane Ph. 250 769 3283
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Acrylic painting | First Nations | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Chemainus, V0R 1K2, 3121 Channel Blvd. Ph. 250-246-9943
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Foundry, Sculpting, Stone carving | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
The Coast Collective at Esquimalt Lagoon will be a dynamic, exciting centre promoting local art and culture. A destination for tourists and local residents alike, the elegant gallery and gift shop will showcase the best work of Island artists.
Colwood, v9c1y8, 3221 Heatherbell Rd. Ph. 250-391-5522
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans | Arts Community, Arts Group | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Gallery | Kids & Teens, Arts and crafts activities, Camp/Clinic | Literary Arts | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
First Nation Master Carver, Herb Rice, carves beautiful solid wood custom made doors, totems, masks, talking sticks, walking sticks, panels and plaques.
Cowichan Bay, V0R 1N1, 4705 TransCanada Highway Ph. 250-701-3086
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Wood carving/turning | First Nations | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Pynelogs Cultural Centre & Art Gallery - home of the Columbia Valley Arts Council
Invermere, V0A 1K0, 1720 - 4th Avenue, Box 2345 Ph. 250.342.4423
(Arts Community, Arts Council | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Public Art Gallery, Studio | Kids & Teens | Literary Arts | Music | Performing Arts | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Qualicum Beach, V9K 1Y2, 1471 Winchester Rd. Ph. 800-251-9246 or 250-752-0395
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Drawing, Oil painting, Pastel painting | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Artist and illustrator based in Summerland, BC. Dale Matthews specializes in fine art watercolour painting and commercial architectural renderings, and also leads workshops for aspiring artists.
Summerland, V0H 1Z4 , Gartrell Rd Ph. 250 494 0838
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Drawing, Sketching, Water colour painting | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Courtenay, V9N 2G8, 440 Anderton Ave, Ph. 250-334-2983
(Arts Community, Arts Council | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows | Literary Arts | Music | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
COME AND VISIT DANDELION ART STUDIO - There is always something creative going on.
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Mixed Media | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Kids & Teens, Arts and crafts activities | Literary Arts, Author/Writer, Creative Writing, Poetry, Storytelling | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
ADD this Workshop to your List of "Things to Do" this summer! Enjoy Painting and Wine at The Vibrant Vine winery in Kelowna -- an Okanagan Experience to take home with you. No experience necessary!
Kelowna, V1Y5T4, 106 - 1170 Brookside Avenue Ph. 778-214-4107
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting | Education | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
This life-long BC artist specializes in drawings and paintings of birds and animals. She welcomes visitors to her cozy Mayne Island location, Yellow Bird Art Studio.
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art cards, Art prints, Drawing, Silk painting | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Welcome to my studio for making jewelry using metal clay, argentuim silver, and copper sheet as well as knitted and braided coloured wire for necklaces and bracelets. I also create patinas by torch painting. Metal Clay Workshop Oct. 20,21 see website
Duncan, V9L6J2, 4735 Cowichan Lake Road, (5 km west of Tansor Connector btw. Hwy 18 and Cowichan Lk. Rd.) Ph. 250-715-0207
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Beading, Collage / Mixed media, Fibre art, Jewellery, Metal art, Mixed Media, Paper making, Sculpting, Wood carving/turning | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
primitive-fired ceramics, watercolour painting and creative clay workshops
Princeton, V0X1W0, Box 879 Ph. (250) 295-0527
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art cards, Ceramics, Sketching, Water colour painting | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Supporting the Arts in Your Own Backyard is Extraordinary!
Delta, V4C 2L9, 11489 84th Ave. Ph. 604.596-1025
(Arts Community, Arts Association, Arts Council | Music | Performing Arts | Theatres | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Denman Island, V0R 1T0, 1016 Northwest Road Ph. 1-888-335-1221 or (250) 335-1224
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans | Arts Community, Arts Association | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Ph. 250-785-1680
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art cards, Beading, Fibre art, Hand spinning & weaving, Jewellery, Knitting & Crocheting, Stitchery, Water colour painting, Weaving | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)