THE ART OF STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
Coast Salish Culture Through Story, Song, Craft & Games
Sunday, March 23rd, 1pm – 4pm
Shawnigan Lake Museum
1775 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Rd
Join Elders Qwiyahwultuhw Robert George & Thuitsiye Pamela Bourque for a delightful and engaging afternoon of story, songs, craft & games. Come and experience their warmth & humour as they share their cultural teachings through a variety of traditional art forms, and help to build deeper connections within our communities.
For more information about their many important projects in the Quw’utsun’ (Cowichan) Valley, please visit Quw’utsun’ Cultural Connections Society’s website at: www.journeyofourgenerations.ca
All ages, skill sets & backgrounds welcome! Ticket: $30 – Register soon, space is limited to 25 participants!
SPOTLIGHT SERIES
OH PRAY TELL
Friday, May 9th, 2025
Doors 6:30pm, Show 7pm
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
Members: $15 adv, $20 at door
Non-Members: $20 adv, $25 at door
Oh Pray Tell is us – Betty Supple, Sally Titasey and Shayna Jones. Three part harmonies grounded in banjo and stomp-clap-cajon rhythms carry poetry, stories and spoken word. Oh Pray Tell offers up an original, soulful sound influenced by gospel, rhythm & blues, roots music and folk story-telling. With deep gratitude for the land, water, all beings and the wisdom of our well ancestors, past and present, this is our humble offering.
Oh Pray tell is based in British Columbia, Turtle Island — Sally and Shayna on Sinixt Territory and Betty moving consistently between territories, most often landing in that of the Sinixt, Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabe, Huron Wendat, Quw’utsun and Snuneymuxw Peoples. Shayna is a recent and rejoiced addition to the group.
WHIMSY TURNS ONE!
In celebration of World Storytelling Day and the Spring Equinox, enjoy these videos of Whimsy’s story throughout her first year.
Whimsy has received many warm birthday wishes:
“Happy Birthday Whimsy!! You have been a wonderful addition to our community, bringing artsy projects to young and older!!! Thank you for all you are doing for our community!! My apologies for sending regrets to your birthday invitation but I am playing joyfully on the shores of Loreto, Baja, Mexico.”
– Marian Davies
“Whimsy emerges from her cocoon last year, March 20th, 2024”
CREATORS CIRCLE
Formerly Makers Circle and Fearless Friday Painters.
A space for makers, painters, & ‘artists at heart’ to gather & work on their projects in the company of other creatives. Great opportunity for shared conversation & inspiration! Runs September through May. First session free to drop in and see if you would like to join us! Free to members!
Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.”
The grown ups of Cowichan South Arts Guild help children and youth of all ages in the community harness their creativity through their Inspire Youth Arts program. Studies show that the arts promote creativity and encourage neural connections while developing self expression and building healthy self esteem and relationships. CSAG president Jennie Stevens, who is also the coordinator of their IYA program, said the guild created the IYA arts tent as a way to provide art activities and keep youngsters engaged, and entertained at community events such as Cobble Hill’s Music in the Park series.
“It has since been very successful,” said Stevens.. “We have anywhere from 60 to 80 kids that come through that art tent every Thursday night in the summer. We set up open-ended activities for both kids and their families who come out, and we provide all the materials for free through the arts guild. Whatever they create, they get to take home with them.”
“Opportunities to engage in the arts helps us to find & express the truth of who we really are.”
Our Sponsors
Cowichan South Arts Guild acknowledges that we gather together to live, learn & create on the traditional lands of the Coast Salish peoples. We give thanks, and recognize with appreciation, the cultures that have come before us.
THE ART OF STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
Coast Salish Culture Through Story, Song, Craft & Games
Sunday, March 23rd, 1pm – 4pm
Shawnigan Lake Museum
1775 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Rd
Join Elders Qwiyahwultuhw Robert George & Thuitsiye Pamela Bourque for a delightful and engaging afternoon of story, songs, craft & games. Come and experience their warmth & humour as they share their cultural teachings through a variety of traditional art forms, and help to build deeper connections within our communities.
For more information about their many important projects in the Quw’utsun’ (Cowichan) Valley, please visit Quw’utsun’ Cultural Connections Society’s website at: www.journeyofourgenerations.ca
All ages, skill sets & backgrounds welcome! Ticket: $30 – Register soon, space is limited to 25 participants!
SPOTLIGHT SERIES
OH PREY TELL
Friday, May 9th, 2025
Doors 6:30pm, Show 7pm
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
Members: $15 adv, $20 at door
Non-Members: $20 adv, $25 at door
Oh Pray Tell is us – Betty Supple, Sally Titasey and Shayna Jones. Three part harmonies grounded in banjo and stomp-clap-cajon rhythms carry poetry, stories and spoken word. Oh Pray Tell offers up an original, soulful sound influenced by gospel, rhythm & blues, roots music and folk story-telling. With deep gratitude for the land, water, all beings and the wisdom of our well ancestors, past and present, this is our humble offering.
Oh Pray tell is based in British Columbia, Turtle Island — Sally and Shayna on Sinixt Territory and Betty moving consistently between territories, most often landing in that of the Sinixt, Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabe, Huron Wendat, Quw’utsun and Snuneymuxw Peoples. Shayna is a recent and rejoiced addition to the group.
WHIMSY TURNS ONE!
In celebration of World Storytelling Day and the Spring Equinox, enjoy these videos of Whimsy’s story throughout her first year.
Whimsy has received many warm birthday wishes:
“Happy Birthday Whimsy!! You have been a wonderful addition to our community, bringing artsy projects to young and older!!! Thank you for all you are doing for our community!! My apologies for sending regrets to your birthday invitation but I am playing joyfully on the shores of Loreto, Baja, Mexico.”
– Marian Davies
“Whimsy emerges from her cocoon last year, March 20th, 2024”
Join us for a ‘WHIMSY FAMILY’ group photo before the Singalong on the 20th!
Elsie Miles Park Pavilion – Shawnigan Village
*5:15PM PHOTO, Art Packages to take home*
CREATORS CIRCLE
Formerly Makers Circle and Fearless Friday Painters.
A space for makers, painters, & ‘artists at heart’ to gather & work on their projects in the company of other creatives. Great opportunity for shared conversation & inspiration! Runs September through May. First session free to drop in and see if you would like to join us! Free to members!
BOOK CLUB SELECTIONS
Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.”
The grown ups of Cowichan South Arts Guild help children and youth of all ages in the community harness their creativity through their Inspire Youth Arts program. Studies show that the arts promote creativity and encourage neural connections while developing self expression and building healthy self esteem and relationships. CSAG president Jennie Stevens, who is also the coordinator of their IYA program, said the guild created the IYA arts tent as a way to provide art activities and keep youngsters engaged, and entertained at community events such as Cobble Hill’s Music in the Park series.
“It has since been very successful,” said Stevens.. “We have anywhere from 60 to 80 kids that come through that art tent every Thursday night in the summer. We set up open-ended activities for both kids and their families who come out, and we provide all the materials for free through the arts guild. Whatever they create, they get to take home with them.”
THE ART OF STORYTELLING FESTIVAL 2025
WHIMSY TURNS ONE!
In celebration of World Storytelling Day and the Spring Equinox, enjoy these videos of Whimsy’s story throughout her first year.
Whimsy has received many warm birthday wishes:
“Happy Birthday Whimsy!! You have been a wonderful addition to our community, bringing artsy projects to young and older!!! Thank you for all you are doing for our community!! My apologies for sending regrets to your birthday invitation but I am playing joyfully on the shores of Loreto, Baja, Mexico.”
– Marian Davies
“Whimsy emerges from her cocoon last year, March 20th, 2024”
BOOK CLUB SELECTIONS
Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.”
The grown ups of Cowichan South Arts Guild help children and youth of all ages in the community harness their creativity through their Inspire Youth Arts program. Studies show that the arts promote creativity and encourage neural connections while developing self expression and building healthy self esteem and relationships. CSAG president Jennie Stevens, who is also the coordinator of their IYA program, said the guild created the IYA arts tent as a way to provide art activities and keep youngsters engaged, and entertained at community events such as Cobble Hill’s Music in the Park series.
“It has since been very successful,” said Stevens.. “We have anywhere from 60 to 80 kids that come through that art tent every Thursday night in the summer. We set up open-ended activities for both kids and their families who come out, and we provide all the materials for free through the arts guild. Whatever they create, they get to take home with them.”
“Opportunities to engage in the arts helps us to find & express the truth of who we really are.”
Our Sponsors
Cowichan South Arts Guild acknowledges that we gather together to live, learn & create on the traditional lands of the Coast Salish peoples. We give thanks, and recognize with appreciation, the cultures that have come before us.
