Sampler Workshops
Spring Eco Prints on Paper
& Slip Knot Binding
with Nora Ready
Saturday, April 25th – 10am to 2pm
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
Participants will forage spring foliage to use in processing prints on paper using a steam and/or immersion method of botanical print making. We will assemble simple, slip knot bound booklets with prepared papers.
Some supplies provided, participants are also welcome to bring/share materials!
Nora is an experienced art facilitator and active fibre artist with membership in the Vancouver Island Surface Design Association and the Canadian Fibre Arts Network.
Members: $18 / Non-Members: $28
The workshop fee is non-refundable 7 days prior to workshop. Prior to 7 days notice, $5 held back for administrative fee.
Tapestry Tapas
with Alison Irwin
Saturday, May 23rd – 10am to 2pm
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
If you’ve ever pictured yourself weaving but didn’t think you’d have room for a loom, here’s how to do it on a small scale. Use a picture frame as your loom!
Alison Irwin will share tips on weaving a narrow tapestry on a frame, it’s a project small enough to give you a taste of what’s involved plus you’ll learn a new vocabulary.
Some supplies provided, a material list is sent out when you register.
Members: $18 / Non-Members: $28
The workshop fee is non-refundable 7 days prior to workshop. Prior to 7 days notice, $5 held back for administrative fee.
Annual Community Clean Up Event
Saturday, April 25th
10am – 2pm
“It takes a Village…To protect its Beauty” is our Event’s new motto. And it’s true. It takes each of us to make the effort, whether small or grand, to keep our Shawnigan Lake a beautiful destination and beautiful place to live and play. Let’s all take a bit of time during Earth Week to make Shawnigan shine. Join the Community Clean up on April 25, or Adopt a favourite place year-round and let us know at ShawniganCleanUpEvent@gmail.com. We are building a network and we’d like to put you on the map. On April 25 we will be joined by Whimsy Caravan from Cowichan South Arts Guild with a youth-oriented art project, Shawnigan Basin Society, and Quw’utsun Cultural Connections with their western red cedar restoration project – so please check us out and bring the family.
Explore & Create Workshops
Youth (Ages 8-12)
*Any experience level welcome*
Playful, creative opportunities to explore a variety of artistic expressions. Explore papermaking, weaving, felting, woodworking, multi media, sculpture, animation, music & much more…
Wednesdays – April 1st to May 6th
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre (SLCC)
To register please visit:
www.reccowichan.ca
or Phone (250) 743-1433
Youth (Ages 13-16)
*Any experience level welcome*
An inspirational journey into learning new skills to craft something unique and self-expressive. Explore papermaking, wet felting, woodworking, multi media, sculpture & much more…
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1:30pm – 4:00pm
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre (SLCC)
1 class for $20 | Sign up with code: 109154
To register please visit:
www.reccowichan.ca
or Phone (250) 743-1433
Creators Circle
Formerly Makers Circle and Fearless Friday Painters.
Note: Creators Circle meetings have moved back to Thursdays.
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!
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”
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.
Sampler Workshops
Spring Eco Prints on Paper
& Slip Knot Binding
with Nora Ready
Saturday, April 25th – 10am to 2pm
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
Participants will forage spring foliage to use in processing prints on paper using a steam and/or immersion method of botanical print making. We will assemble simple, slip knot bound booklets with prepared papers.
Some supplies provided, participants are also welcome to bring/share materials!
Nora is an experienced art facilitator and active fibre artist with membership in the Vancouver Island Surface Design Association and the Canadian Fibre Arts Network.
Members: $18 / Non-Members: $28
The workshop fee is non-refundable 7 days prior to workshop. Prior to 7 days notice, $5 held back for administrative fee.
Tapestry Tapas
with Alison Irwin
Saturday, May 23rd – 10am to 2pm
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
If you’ve ever pictured yourself weaving but didn’t think you’d have room for a loom, here’s how to do it on a small scale. Use a picture frame as your loom!
Alison Irwin will share tips on weaving a narrow tapestry on a frame, it’s a project small enough to give you a taste of what’s involved plus you’ll learn a new vocabulary.
Members: $18 / Non-Members: $28
The workshop fee is non-refundable 7 days prior to workshop. Prior to 7 days notice, $5 held back for administrative fee.
Annual Community Clean Up Event
Saturday, April 25th
10am – 2pm
“It takes a Village…To protect its Beauty” is our Event’s new motto. And it’s true. It takes each of us to make the effort, whether small or grand, to keep our Shawnigan Lake a beautiful destination and beautiful place to live and play. Let’s all take a bit of time during Earth Week to make Shawnigan shine. Join the Community Clean up on April 25, or Adopt a favourite place year-round and let us know at ShawniganCleanUpEvent@gmail.com. We are building a network and we’d like to put you on the map. On April 25 we will be joined by Whimsy Caravan from Cowichan South Arts Guild with a youth-oriented art project, Shawnigan Basin Society, and Quw’utsun Cultural Connections with their western red cedar restoration project – so please check us out and bring the family.
Explore & Create Workshops
Youth (Ages 8-12)
*Any experience level welcome*
Playful, creative opportunities to explore a variety of artistic expressions. Explore papermaking, weaving, felting, woodworking, multi media, sculpture, animation, music & much more…
Wednesdays – April 1st to May 6th, 2026
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre (SLCC)
To register please visit:
www.reccowichan.ca
or Phone (250) 743-1433
Youth (Ages 13-16)
*Any experience level welcome*
An inspirational journey into learning new skills to craft something unique and self-expressive. Explore papermaking, wet felting, woodworking, multi media, sculpture & much more…
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1:30pm – 4:00pm
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre (SLCC)
1 class for $20 | Sign up with code: 109154
To register please visit:
www.reccowichan.ca
or Phone (250) 743-1433
Creators Circle
Formerly Makers Circle and Fearless Friday Painters.
Note: Creators Circle meetings have moved back to Thursdays.
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!
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”
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.”
Sampler Workshops
Annual Community Clean Up Event
Saturday, April 25th
10am – 2pm
“It takes a Village ……To protect its Beauty” is our Event’s new motto. And it’s true. It takes each of us to make the effort, whether small or grand, to keep our Shawnigan Lake a beautiful destination and beautiful place to live and play. Let’s all take a bit of time during Earth Week to make Shawnigan shine. Join the Community Clean up on April 25, or Adopt a favourite place year-round and let us know at ShawniganCleanUpEvent@gmail.com. We are building a network and we’d like to put you on the map. On April 25 we will be joined by Whimsy Caravan from Cowichan South Arts Guild with a youth-oriented art project, Shawnigan Basin Society, and Quw’utsun Cultural Connections with their western red cedar restoration project – so please check us out and bring the family.
Explore & Create Workshops
Youth (Ages 8-12)
*Any experience level welcome*
Playful, creative opportunities to explore a variety of artistic expressions. Explore papermaking, weaving, felting, woodworking, multi media, sculpture, animation, music & much more…
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre (SLCC)
To register please visit: www.reccowichan.ca
or Phone: (250) 743-1433
Youth (Ages 13-16)
*Any experience level welcome*
An inspirational journey into learning new skills to craft something unique and self-expressive. Explore papermaking, wet felting, woodworking, multi media, sculpture & much more…
1:30pm – 4:00pm
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre (SLCC)
1 class for $20 | Sign up with code: 109154
To register please visit: www.reccowichan.ca
or Phone: (250) 743-1433
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.
