Events

Join us for an evening of painting @ the BAG in our upstairs gallery!

No experience is needed - our talented instructor, Theresa Columbus, will guide you every step of the way to create a beautiful painting. Whether you're a seasoned painter or a beginner, this event is perfect for anyone looking to unwind and have a great time. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create a masterpiece and make memories with friends. We will supply the canvas , as well as simple acrylic paints, brushes, and easels. If you'd like to bring another preferred medium to work with, you are welcome to!

Join us for a calming, hands-on workshop inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi, the practice of mending broken pottery with gold to honour, rather than hide, its history. In this accessible “faux kintsugi” version, we’ll use simple, safe materials to recreate the look and spirit of this beautiful tradition. During the session, you’ll gently repair a pre-broken ceramic piece while exploring the philosophy behind kintsugi: embracing imperfection, resilience, and transformation. This is not just a craft workshop—it’s an invitation to slow down, reflect, and find meaning in the process of repair. No prior experience is needed.

Join Angela Muellers and Paul Chizik for a landscape plein air workshop at Alice Lake. All levels welcome. Paul will demo in oils, acrylic painters are welcome. The course will examine the painting process using composition, value, and color design. Plein painters must understand these steps, so that they can quickly create a design and begin painting. Paul's website www.paulchizik.com

Discover the colourful world of nerikomi pottery in this technique-focused handbuilding workshop with Celina of TheCreativeTraveller. In this 3-hour class, you’ll learn how coloured clay can be layered, patterned, and transformed into striking surface designs using traditional nerikomi methods.

Students will be introduced to mason stains, coloured clay preparation, and pattern-building techniques before creating their own nerikomi slab mug. Along the way, Celina will demonstrate how to build patterned clay blocks, create detailed surface designs, and construct a slab-built mug using your custom clay patterns.

This is an intensive workshop packed with demonstrations, technical knowledge, and hands-on practice — many students like to bring a notepad for reference.

Join us for a special cultural workshop led by Tsawaysia Spukwus, a respected Squamish Nation educator and artist. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to weave a traditional wool headband, using simple techniques and soft, colourful yarn.

Tsawaysia will guide you through traditional techniques and the cultural teachings woven into each piece. You’ll leave with your own handcrafted wool headband, your own loom for future projects, and a deeper appreciation for the stories, values, and knowledge shared through Squamish weaving traditions.Join us for a special cultural workshop led by Tsawaysia Spukwus, a respected Squamish Nation educator and artist. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to weave a traditional wool headband, using simple techniques and soft, colourful yarn.

Create your very own straight bladed carving knife under the expert guidance of Squamish Nation carver and tool maker Matthew Cole. Participants will make and hone the blade in the metal shop from steel. Next comes the handle, which you will make from yellow cedar. The final step is to assemble the two components together and put the finishing touches on your bespoke carving knife. This tool is the foundation of any wood carvers tool box and will be a treasured possession that can be passed down through generations. Matthew is a Capilano-based artist and blade smith known for his traditional carvings, native drawings, and other artworks, including paddles and masks.