THE ART OF STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
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.
SAMPLER WORKSHOPS
DRAWING WITH
INK & COLOUR
with Penny Boden
Saturday, April 26th 10am – 2pm
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
$18 for CSAG Members
$28 for Non Members
No Talent Required! Learn tips and tricks to create simple drawings with real character, in your chosen subject. Bring lots of photos and still life for inspiration.
Supplies provided, participants also welcome to bring/share materials!
Penny is a predominantly self-taught artist, best known for pet portraits and her YouTube Channel; CrazyCatArtist. Penny’s style has evolved through realism to her soulful character drawings of today. “A love of linework drives my passion. The best drawings look drawn. They show authenticity and the human respect. Drawing is the greatest learning opportunity art has to offer and the necessary beginning of everything art”.
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
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.
SAMPLER WORKSHOPS
DRAWING WITH INK & COLOUR
with Penny Boden
Saturday, April 26th 10am – 2pm
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
$18 for CSAG Members
$28 for Non Members
No Talent Required! Learn tips and tricks to create simple drawings with real character, in your chosen subject. Bring lots of photos and still life for inspiration.
Supplies provided, participants also welcome to bring/share materials!
Penny is a predominantly self-taught artist, best known for pet portraits and her YouTube Channel; CrazyCatArtist. Penny’s style has evolved through realism to her soulful character drawings of today. “A love of linework drives my passion. The best drawings look drawn. They show authenticity and the human respect. Drawing is the greatest learning opportunity art has to offer and the necessary beginning of everything art”.
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.
