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SUMMARY:Recognition & Recollection - An Intersection of Art and Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Recognition and Recollection aims to amplify the impact of art on mental health. Artists know how important creating and experiencing creativity is for well-being. This initiative magnifies the significance arts and culture have on our mental health and the human experience. Artists are invited to submit work that explore the following themes: · Mental Health Challenge · Memory\, Consciousness & the Self · Alzheimer’s & Cognitive Decline · Art as Health Advocacy · Mental Health & Complex Social Issues · States of Being (ie; joy\, sadness\, reflection…etc) \nThis show is a collaboration between the Five Arts Guilds of Cowichan Valley Regional District; CSAG (Mill Bay\, Cobble Hill and Shawnigan Lake\, CVAC (Cowichan Valley Arts Council)\, Arts at Cowichan Lake\, Arts Council of Ladysmith\, and Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts and the CVRD Arts and Culture. The show will be held January 8th to February 28th\, 2026 in the lobby of the Cowichan Arts Centre Theatre.
URL:https://cowichansouthartsguild.com/event/recognition-recollection-an-intersection-of-art-and-mental-health/
LOCATION:Cowichan Performing Arts Centre\, 2687 James St\, Duncan\, B.C.
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SUMMARY:Explore & Create Workshop - Children & Youth (Ages 8-12)
DESCRIPTION:Playful\, creative opportunities to explore a variety of artistic expressions. Explore papermaking\, weaving\, felting\, woodworking\, multi media\, sculpture\, animation\, music & much more… \nWednesdays – January 14 to February 18\n3:30pm – 5:30pm\nShawnigan Lake Community Centre (SLCC)\n6 classes for $90 | Sign up with code: 109152 \nTo register please visit:\nwww.reccowichan.ca\nor phone (250) 743-1433
URL:https://cowichansouthartsguild.com/event/explore-create-workshop-children-youth-ages-8-12-4/
LOCATION:Shawnigan Lake Community Centre\, - 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Youth Workshop
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Acoustic Jam – sponsored by the South Cowichan Arts Guild meets every 2nd Sunday – 1:00pm – 3:30pm \n(Winter location) Mill Bay Community Hall on Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road \n(Summer location) Shawnigan Pavilion in Elsie Miles Park beside the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre \nThis is an inclusive jam for all skill levels and welcoming singers and multi-instrumentalists with hosts Myron Arndt along with Dean Derby! Some joined us just to sing\, others to play and some to play and sing. We have a bit of a new format and want to make sure you are all able to participate and feel comfortable and welcome.
URL:https://cowichansouthartsguild.com/event/acoustic-jam-34/
LOCATION:McLean Room at Kerry Park\, 1035 Shawnigan Mill Bay Road
CATEGORIES:Acoustic Jam
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SUMMARY:Explore & Create Workshop - Children & Youth (Ages 8-12)
DESCRIPTION:Playful\, creative opportunities to explore a variety of artistic expressions. Explore papermaking\, weaving\, felting\, woodworking\, multi media\, sculpture\, animation\, music & much more… \nWednesdays – January 14 to February 18\n3:30pm – 5:30pm\nShawnigan Lake Community Centre (SLCC)\n6 classes for $90 | Sign up with code: 109152 \nTo register please visit:\nwww.reccowichan.ca\nor phone (250) 743-1433
URL:https://cowichansouthartsguild.com/event/explore-create-workshop-children-youth-ages-8-12-5/
LOCATION:Shawnigan Lake Community Centre\, - 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Youth Workshop
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SUMMARY:Creators Circle
DESCRIPTION:Formerly Makers Circle and Fearless Friday Painters \n*Back to Thursdays* \nA 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! \nRuns September through May. First session free to drop in and see if you would like to join us! Free to members! \nContact Elaine or Lindsay: hello@cowichansouthartsguild.com \n 
URL:https://cowichansouthartsguild.com/event/creators-circle-24/
LOCATION:Shawnigan Lake Community Centre\, - 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Creators Circle
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SUMMARY:Inspired by Reading - Book Club
DESCRIPTION:For anyone interested in reading & inspiring conversation. No registration required\, you are welcome to attend any session! \nBook of the month: The Woefield Poultry Collective by Susan Juby.
URL:https://cowichansouthartsguild.com/event/inspired-by-reading-book-club-10/
LOCATION:South Cowichan Library\, 2720 Mill Bay Rd\, Mill Bay\, BC\, V0R 2P2
CATEGORIES:Inspired by Reading
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SUMMARY:Explore & Create Workshop - Children & Youth (Ages 8-12)
DESCRIPTION:Playful\, creative opportunities to explore a variety of artistic expressions. Explore papermaking\, weaving\, felting\, woodworking\, multi media\, sculpture\, animation\, music & much more… \nWednesdays – January 14 to February 18\n3:30pm – 5:30pm\nShawnigan Lake Community Centre (SLCC)\n6 classes for $90 | Sign up with code: 109152 \nTo register please visit:\nwww.reccowichan.ca\nor phone (250) 743-1433
URL:https://cowichansouthartsguild.com/event/explore-create-workshop-children-youth-ages-8-12-6/
LOCATION:Shawnigan Lake Community Centre\, - 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Youth Workshop
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SUMMARY:Explore & Create Workshop - Youth (Ages 13-16)
DESCRIPTION:An inspirational journey into learning new skills to craft something unique and self-expressive. Explore papermaking\, wet felting\, woodworking\, multi media\, sculpture & much more… \nSunday\, February 22\, 2026\n1:30 – 4:00pm\nShawnigan Lake Community Centre (SLCC)\n1 class for $20 | Sign up with code: 109153 \nSunday\, April 26\, 2026\n1:30pm – 4:00pm\nShawnigan Lake Community Centre (SLCC)\n1 class for $20 | Sign up with code: 109154 \nTo register please visit:\nwww.reccowichan.ca\nor Phone (250) 743-1433
URL:https://cowichansouthartsguild.com/event/explore-create-workshop-youth-ages-13-16/
LOCATION:Shawnigan Lake Community Centre\, - 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Youth Workshop
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SUMMARY:Creators Circle
DESCRIPTION:Formerly Makers Circle and Fearless Friday Painters \n*Back to Thursdays* \nA 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! \nRuns September through May. First session free to drop in and see if you would like to join us! Free to members! \nContact Elaine or Lindsay: hello@cowichansouthartsguild.com \n 
URL:https://cowichansouthartsguild.com/event/creators-circle-25/
LOCATION:Shawnigan Lake Community Centre\, - 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Creators Circle
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SUMMARY:Spotlight Series: West My Friend
DESCRIPTION:Mingling grassroots guitar\, accordion\, mandolin\, orchestral instruments\, and interweaving harmonies\, In Constellation (produced by Joby Baker\, co-produced and arranged by Adrian Dolan) features longtime members conceiving a new box\, then thinking outside of it. Punctuated by musings on anxiety and belonging\, song structures vary and dynamics change from moment to moment\, painting powerful lyrical portraits over backgrounds of violins and trumpets that swell\, collapse\, and tumble between bold harmonies. \nMembers: $13 in advance\, $20 at door\nNon-Members: $18 in advance\, $25 at door \nAdvance ticket sales have closed\, all remaining tickets must be purchased at the door.
URL:https://cowichansouthartsguild.com/event/spotlight-series-west-my-friend/
LOCATION:Shawnigan Lake Community Centre\, - 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Coffee House
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SUMMARY:Fabric Painting with Pipi Tustian
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will learn the ins and outs of fabric preparation\, mixing paint and mediums to achieve washable one of a kind fabric panels that can be used as a runner or sewn onto a jacket. Pipi will walk you through her signature floral painting technique\, giving much room for experimentation and self expression. \nSome supplies provided\, participants are also welcome to bring/share materials! \nCreating\, painting\, and textiles have been apart of Pipi’s life since birth. Teaching her trade one way or another for over 30 years. \nThis workshop is now full. \n$18 for CSAG Members\n$28 for Non-Members\n$15 for an Annual Membership
URL:https://cowichansouthartsguild.com/event/fabric-painting-with-pipi-tustian/
LOCATION:Shawnigan Lake Community Centre\, - 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Sampler Workshops
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