ARTIST STORE STUDIOS + WORKSHOP

Friday, January 9th - Sunday, February 22nd

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm.

Victoria Arts Council presents: ARTIST STORE studios + workshop space, a project in partnership with the Bay Centre. The Artist Store features:

  • Local artists are in-residence.
  • Featured artist, changing each week.
  • Free hands on workshops / demonstrations offered on weekends. Workshops are available by drop in. Supplies provided. See list below.

Participating artists include: Jeffrey Birkin, Fenghua Cui, Dana Davies, Georges Daigle, Sue Hirst, Emma Kelly, Jaye Lyonns, Jodi Noble, and Val Hostetler.

Check out the upcoming workshops:

Gelli Plate Printmaking Demonstration
Saturday Feb 7
2:00-4:00
Demonstration by Sue Hirst

Sue incorporates paper she creates through the Gelli Plate process. She’ll be showing viewers how they can use this process themselves!

Acrylic Paint Demonstration
and for Workshop for 5 (pre)registered participants (fee $10)
Sunday Feb 8
2:00-4:00
Taught by Jeff Birkin

Jeff will lead you through a process of creating your own lively painting. He’ll supply paints, brushes and canvas panels. For questions and to (pre)register contact Jeffreybirkin@proton.me

LEGO Block Printmaking and Valentine Card Activity,
Demonstration and Drop in Activity
Saturday Feb 14
1:00- 4:00
Led by Dana Davies

Dana will provide supplies for a fun drop in art activity!

Creating with Abstract Art
Drop In Activity
Sunday Feb 15
1:00 -3:30
Led by Fenghua Cui

Come and make your own work of art, Fenghua will help provide advice structure and materials.

Gouache Painting
Sunday Feb 22
2:00-4:00
Taught by Emma Kelly

See how Emma uses gouache paint and then try it out yourself. Supplies provided.