Botanical Still Life: Arrange & Illustrate
Featured
The 55 Activity Centre
1201 Village Green Way Squamish, Squamish, BC, Canada
Instructor Tickets
Sold Out
Free
18 events found.
Events
-
-
-
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.
Event repeats on Nov 13 (6:30-8:30pm), Nov 21 (5:30-7:30pm), Nov 28 (5:30-7:30pm)
-
Fungi School
FeaturedJoin us for an evening of mycology and watercolour painting. Learn about mushroom identification and watercolour painting techniques.
No experience or supplies needed. -
Sgraffito w. Keepsake Ceramics
FeaturedIn this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of designing and creating your own piece while exploring the balance between positive and negative space. Through guided instruction, you’ll gain confidence using the tools safely and effectively, along with best practices for dust safety and workspace management. Perfect for beginners looking to build both practical skills and creative confidence.
10% discount for Create members and member of the S2SPG (potters guild)
Please note that participants must be 15 years of age or older. Check out our dedicated kids classes for other opportunities to learn!
-
Wood Lathe Level 2
FeaturedTake your lathe skills further and learn to create beautiful wooden bowls. This intermediate class builds on Level 1 techniques, teaching chuck turning, shaping, hollowing, and finishing. All materials and tools are included.
-
Youth Therapeutic Arts Program FREE
FeaturedNovember 10 - December 15 3:30-5:00 pm
A 6-week therapeutic arts group where LQBTQ+ youth and Allies can explore identity, emotions, and
connection through guided creative activities. Every week will be a new medium to explore.
For any questions please contact heather.lightfoot@sscs.ca -
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, the second date is on Nov 19 at the same times)
-
A Playful Process with Piton Pottery
FeaturedA Playful Process: is a hands-on 3-day workshop that will focus on creating a variety of mug forms with personality. Using wheel throwing techniques to create expressive forms through proportions and scale.
We will be using the mug form to learn the basics of these throwing techniques, allowing for practice and multiple iterations within the class time and then scaling up the techniques for medium sized vessels.Who is the intensive for?
*Intermediate, Adult Student - for the purposes of this course an intermediate student would be considered someone who is able to comfortably throw & trim on the wheel independently. Students will need to know how to center for throwing and trimming. -
Fungi School
FeaturedSame as previous event!
-
Nourish & Move — A Walk in the Wild with Natalia Correa
FeaturedJoin Natalia Correa, founder of Ashtanga Yoga Squamish, Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Herbal Medicine practitioner, for an early evening that moves through the body, the forest and the season. We'll gather at the estuary for a welcome circle, then walk out toward the beach for forest bathing and breathwork, learning what that practice does for the nervous system by actually doing it. At the library there's a cup of Natalia's signature chai waiting, and a chance to guess the herbs in it. Over food, Natalia will talk about the turn we're in. This event is for everyone. No yoga experience, no plant knowledge needed. Just curiosity, warm layers and shoes you can walk in.
Chai, hummus and sourdough provided. -
Accelerated Pottery Foundations
FeaturedGet grounded in the basics of wheel-thrown pottery in this 1-week accelerated program.
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. Check out our dedicated kids classes
-
After School Robotics Foundations
FeaturedIn this hands-on 5-week program, students will explore the fundamentals of robotics by building and programming their own working robot. Over five sessions, participants will learn how robots sense, think, and act—using coding, electronics, and simple mechanical design to bring their creations to life.
In a small group setting, students will experiment with sensors, control movement, and problem-solve real-world challenges as their robots navigate a physical environment. Throughout the course, they’ll learn how to complete different tasks before putting everything together in a final challenge to follow lines and stop for obstacles.
-
Robotics Level 2: Take Control
FeaturedLevel 2 builds on everything students learn in our Robotics Foundations class and adds in CAD design and 3D printing. Each student will design and print their own robotic arm to pick up objects, and learn how to use a servo motor to control the arm.
From there, they can choose their own direction: dive deeper into coding so their robot works autonomously, or add new IR control so they can control their robot with a remote.
-
Digital Fabrication Foundations
FeaturedGet an introduction to Digital Fabrication while building your own personal display! This five-week course is designed as an overview to the various areas of Digital Fabrication: Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Electronics, and Coding. Each session covers a new area, and builds upon the knowledge you gain to create a finished product. Successfully completing this course enables you to use all the areas of the Digital Fab Lab.
-
Laser Level 1
FeaturedLearn the fundamentals of laser cutting in this beginner-friendly class! Get hands-on with design setup, material selection, and machine operation while creating your own laser-cut project. No experience needed—materials provided!
-
Wooden Animals
FeaturedJoin us for a three-hour session making your own wooden animal! All materials and safety gear are included — just bring closed-toe shoes and a sense of curiosity. Guided instruction ensures a fun, hands-on experience with the bandsaw, drill press, and sanding tools.
-
Novice/Intermediate Salsa & Bachata (4 Weeks)
FeaturedLatin & West Coast Swing Dance Night
With Group LessonCost
$20.00 at the doorLocation
Squamish Dance Centre
38924 Queens Way, Bay 4, SquamishEvent Details
An evening of social dancing featuring Salsa, Bachata, West Coast Swing, and Jive. The night includes a group Salsa lesson followed by open dancing. Music will be a mix of Latin and West Coast Swing styles. Latin song requests are welcome.Schedule
7:00 pm Doors open and mingling
7:15 pm Salsa group lesson
8:00 pm Social dancing until 11:00 pmMusic
West Coast Swing
Salsa
Bachata
Jive
Latin requests welcomeDJ
Gerald CoteExtras
Door prizes -
3D Printing Level 1: Intro to 3D Printing Basics
FeaturedEnter the rapidly growing world of 3D printing in this hands-on beginner course. Learn how to prepare files for printing, optimise object orientation, and understand supports and infill patterns.
Get comfortable operating a 3D printer, troubleshoot common errors, and ensure proper safety and cleanup practices.
By the end of the session, you’ll have the skills to print your own basic designs and bring your ideas to life in the third dimension. Perfect for anyone curious about 3D printing—no prior experience required!
(Event repeats on Dec 16.)