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FeaturedSquamish Adventure Centre 38551 Loggers Ln #106, Squamish, BC, CanadaFree -
Absolute Beginner/Novice West Coast Swing & Jive (4 Weeks)
FeaturedThis is a District of Squamish Recreation course.
Course Dates
Oct 21, 2026 - 7pm
Oct 28, 2026 - 7pm
Nov 4, 2026 - 7pm
Nov 18, 2026 - 7pm
Cost
$60.00 per person including GST
$20.00 per person including GST for drop in classes
Who This Course Is For
Open to beginners and dancers with some experience. No partner required.
What You’ll Learn
This fun and welcoming course introduces the basics of West Coast Swing and Jive. A great way to meet people, learn steps, build confidence, and start dancing to the music you love.
Course Length
4 weeks
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Novice/Intermediate Salsa & Bachata (4 Weeks)
FeaturedCourse Dates
Oct 21, 2026 - 8PM
Oct 28, 2026 - 8PM
Nov 4, 2026 - 8PM
Nov 18, 2026 - 8PM
Cost
$60.00 per person including GST
$20.00 per person including GST for drop-in classes
Who This Course Is For
Novice and intermediate dancers who already know the basics of Salsa and Bachata. Not suitable for beginners. No partner required.
What You'll Learn
You've got the basics. Now it's time to have more fun with them. This course builds on your foundation with new patterns, smoother turns, and better connection with your partner. You'll dance with more confidence and more style, and feel ready for any social floor.
Course Length
4 weeks
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Design Public Art Info Night
FeaturedGot an idea for something big? Come design it with us this fall 🎨
Design Public Art is a free series of Thursday evenings at Create Makerspace in Squamish. We'll be designing large-scale public art together, and you can take one of two tracks:
🎪 A festival installation for somewhere like Bass Coast, Otherworld or the Squamish Arts Festival.
🪑 A public bench for Create Makerspace. The winning design gets built.
You don't need tools or experience, and there's no application. It's free (by donation to Create Makerspace Society). Come to one night or all five. You can then build it with us in Create Public Art 2027.
📅 Thursdays, 7–9pm: Oct 22, Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov
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Mountain Mending Club
FeaturedVisit me in my studio and learn how to repair and mend your own gear!
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First Spin: Pottery Wheel Intro Session
FeaturedNew to pottery? This one-session class is a great way to get started on the wheel. Whether you're just curious, looking for a creative night out, or thinking about joining our Wheel Pottery Level 1 course, this class is designed for total beginners. Over two guided hours, you'll learn the basic techniques of wheel throwing, make up to two simple cylinder forms, and get a feel for the tools, rhythm, and joy of working with clay.
(Repeats on the 30th at 6:30-8:30pm)
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Touch of Clay: Handbuilding Intro Session (Vase)
FeaturedTry your hand at pottery in this fun one-session workshop and make a vase! No experience needed—your finished, glazed piece will be ready for pickup in 4-6 weeks.
Please note that participants must be 15 years of age or older. Check out our dedicated kids classes for other opportunities to learn!
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Cedar Chair
FeaturedCraft your own foldable cedar chair in this hands-on woodworking over a two day class!
Learn wood selection, tool use, and assembly techniques with expert guidance. No experience needed!
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Kids Make and Paint a Plate
FeaturedIn this hands-on workshop, kids will design and create their own functional, nature-inspired ceramic plate from start to finish. Using handbuilding techniques, participants will explore how to shape clay into a usable form while adding their own creative touches through texture and decoration. This class is a great introduction to working with clay, encouraging both creativity and an understanding of how everyday objects can be made by hand.
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Learn To Sing Harmony By Ear
FeaturedSquamish Academy of Music 38121 Second Ave, Squamish, BC, CanadaInstructor Tickets
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Wool Headband Weaving Workshop
FeaturedJoin 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.
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ETCHING
FeaturedJoin me in my studio for an evening of learning how to make an etching using recycled tetra pack, and a pasta maker for a print press.
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Acrylic Painting on Sailcloth
FeaturedJoin me in the studio for an evening of acrylic painting on sailcloth.
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Pottery Foundations
FeaturedGet grounded in the basics of wheel-thrown pottery in this 5-week beginner class.
Each week builds your skills step-by-step as you explore the full process of creating pottery on the wheel. You’ll start with wedging, centering, and throwing simple cylinders, then move on to trimming techniques and creating clean, flat bottoms. From there, you’ll learn to shape outward into bowls and mugs, add foot rings and handles, and finally glaze your finished pieces.
You’ll come away with a solid foundation in wheel throwing — and a small collection of handmade ceramics to show for it.
Fun, hands-on, and beginner-friendly. No experience needed!
Please note that participants must be 15 years of age or older. Checkout our dedicated kids classes!
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Textiles Level 1 – Basic Tops
FeaturedSew Your Own Shirt
Learn how to sew a shirt from start to finish in this two session beginner-friendly garment sewing class. Choose from three pattern options (sizes S–2XL), select your fabric, and build confidence working with fabric materials. You’ll leave with a finished shirt and the foundational skills to keep creating your own clothing.(This is a two part class, second session is on Nov 10, same times)
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After School Wheel Pottery
FeaturedGet creative with clay after school!
In this 5-week pottery program for teens, you’ll learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing step-by-step — from wedging and centering clay to shaping, trimming, and glazing your finished pieces.You’ll start by throwing simple forms and progress to making bowls and mugs with foot rings and handles, exploring the full process from raw clay to finished pottery.
By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation in wheel throwing and a collection of your own handmade ceramics to take home.
Fun, hands-on, and beginner-friendly — no experience needed!
(This course runs on Tuesday evenings= Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, and Dec 1)
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Pet Portraits x Art Gym
FeaturedThe 55 Activity Centre 1201 Village Green Way Squamish, Squamish, BC, CanadaInstructor Tickets
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Festival of Light – Diwali Celebration
FeaturedJoin us at the Squamish Public Library for our second annual celebration of Diwali, the festival of light. Everyone is welcome at this free event! There will be activities for all ages.
Diwali is celebrated by millions of people across India and the world. It is a festival welcoming the New Year, the celebration of light over darkness, and a chance for auspicious beginnings.
Please register so we know how many people to expect.