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.
Duncan, V9L 2K3, 801 Wharncliffe Rd. Ph. (250)737-1888
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Metal art, Water colour painting | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Heriot Bay, B.C., 2107 Redonda Way Ph. 250 285-2809
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Glass art | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Scool of the Arts, Public Gallery & Artswells Festival
Wells, V0K 2R0, Box 65 Ph. 1-800-442-2787 or 250-994-3466
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans | Arts Community, Arts Association | Education | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Music | Performing Arts | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Nanaimo, V9V 1K2, 5973 Vermillion Place Ph. 250-758-4426
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Candle making, Ceramics, Drawing, Folk Art | Kids & Teens | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Jane Stafford Textiles offers exceptional weaving workshops focusing on many fascinating techniques. Jane's 30 plus years of weaving and teaching are shared in our spacious, sunny studio surrounded by a beautiful rural setting.
Salt Spring Is., V8K 1N4, 142 Richard Flack Rd. Ph. 250 537-9468
(Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Victoria, V8X 2P8, 1375 Slater St. Ph. 250-418-8966
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art cards, Art prints, Oil painting, Water colour painting | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Port Alberni, V9Y 8Y4, 7133A Pacific Rim Highway Ph. 1-888-324-8745 or 250-723-3425
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Beading, Jewellery | First Nations | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art cards, Calligraphy, Drawing, Mixed Media, Mural painting, Oil painting, Photography, Sketching | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Joanne Thomson, Artist. This Victoria based artist is best known for her wonderful renditions of the inner forest and her "bottled" series of paintings. Thomson teaches watercolour and offers weekend retreats.
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Drawing, Flower art, Jewellery, Sketching, Water colour painting | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
The Karla Pearce Art Gallery is situated in the heart of the Thompson Okanagan in downtown Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. It's nestled in between Vancouver, Calgary and Kelowna. The gallery is privately owned and operated by its director Karla Pearce
Kamloops, V2C 2B3, 607 Victoria Street Ph. 250-828-2032
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Gallery, Studio | Kids & Teens, Arts and crafts activities, Camp/Clinic | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Kate Bridger, Kate Bridger, Nelson
Kate Bridger is a Fabric Artist, Interior Design Consultant, Picture Framer and Author. Kate's intricate artwork portrays Kootenay landscapes, whimsical abstracts, house portraits and more!
Nelson, V1L 4W8, 409 Hoover St Ph. 250-352-4653
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Fibre art, Mixed Media | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Perrin Sparks - Portraits. Landscapes. Still Life, Instruction and ccommodations
Heriot Bay, V0P 1H0, PO Box 76 Ph. 250-285-2474
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art cards, Drawing, Oil painting, Pastel painting, Printmaking, Sketching, Water colour painting | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Langley, V3A6W1, 4987 197A St Ph. 604-530-5777
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans | Arts Community, Arts Association | Events/Festivals, Festival | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows | Music | Performing Arts | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Ph. (250)737-1888
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Metal art, Water colour painting | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)