workshops
2025 workshop program
NATURAL DYEING WITH TEA
8-15YRS
With Linda Chambers
Wednesday 16 April | Vancouver Arts Centre
Date: Wednesday 16th April
Time: 10-11.30am
Ages: 8-15yrs
Join Linda Chambers for a hands-on morning learning the art of tea dyeing on silk, part of her "100 Chawan" exhibition.
This beginner-friendly workshop will teach you basic natural dyeing techniques, using tea to create beautiful, earthy tones on silk. You’ll receive a kit with a silk scarf and samples to experiment with, and no prior experience is needed. It’s a fun and creative way to explore this ancient craft!
Ticket: $30
All materials provided
Booking essential, as spaces are limited. Book here
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the workshop begins.
Parents or guardians, please note you'll have to sign your child in & out
EASTER TEA CUPS
8-15YRS
With Sharon Slater
Wednesday 23 April | Vancouver Arts Centre
Date: Wednesday 23rd April
Time: 10-2 (Full Day- BYO Lunch)
Ages: 8-15yrs
Join Sharon Slater for a fun and creative workshop where you'll make your own decorative paper mache teacup!
Using recycled materials, Sharon will guide you step-by-step in creating your own funky, one-of-a-kind design.
Ticket: $45
All materials provided
Booking essential, as spaces are limited. Book here
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the workshop begins.
Parents or guardians, please note you'll have to sign your child in & out.
STORYTIME WITH DORA
AGES 2+
Tuesday 22 April | Vancouver Arts Centre
Time: 2.30-3.30pm
Ages: 2+
Join us for a delightful 'Tea' inspired Storytime with Dora, celebrating the art of tea through enchanting stories, inspired by the 100 Chawan exhibition.
FREE - book here
Booking essential, as spaces are limited.
Afternoon tea provided.
Parents or guardians must supervise their child at all times.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the workshop begins.
HI-VIZ FASHION
Thursday 24 April | Albany Town Hall
Time: 10-11.30am
Ages: All ages
Become a hi-viz fashion guru and decorate your own set of safety googles and vest.
Those earplugs will also work as some amazing hi-vis jewellery.
Time to get down and fluoro.
Tickets: FREE - Booking essential, as materials are limited. Book here
This is a self-guided art activity.
Parents or guardians must always supervise their child during this time.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the workshop begins.
Albany Town Hall
217 York St, Albany
CREATIVE MENDING & sTITCHING #1
With Kathy Allam
Saturday 26th April | Vancouver Arts Centre
Date: Saturday 26th April
Time: 9.30-12.30
Ages: 18+
Join Kathy Allam, our latest artist in residence, for a fun and relaxed workshop focused on textile repair. Discover creative ways to mend and extend the life of your favorite garments using various techniques and methods.
You'll have the opportunity to practice your skills and repair your own clothes in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Bring along any damaged clothing you'd like to mend, along with any fabrics or threads you'd like to use. Don’t worry—we'll also have a variety of fabrics and threads available for you to explore.
Ticket p/p: $40
BYO Damaged garment/ textile. All other materials included
Booking essential, as spaces are limited. Book here
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the workshop begins.
CREATIVE MENDING & sTITCHING #2
With Kathy Allam
Saturday 3rd May | Vancouver Arts Centre
Date: Saturday 3rd May
Time: 9.30-12.30
Ages: 18+
Join Kathy Allam, our latest artist in residence, for a fun and relaxed workshop focused on textile repair. Discover creative ways to mend and extend the life of your favourite garments using various techniques and methods.
You'll have the opportunity to practice your skills and repair your own clothes in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Bring along any damaged clothing you'd like to mend, along with any fabrics or threads you'd like to use. Don’t worry—we'll also have a variety of fabrics and threads available for you to explore.
Ticket p/p: $40
BYO Damaged garment/ textile. All other materials included
Booking essential, as spaces are limited. Book here
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the workshop begins.
NATURAL DYEING ON SILK WITH TEA
With Linda Chambers
Wednesday 16th April | Vancouver Arts Centre
Date: Wednesday 16th April
Time: 1-2.30pm
Ages: 18+
Join Linda Chambers for a hands-on afternoon learning the art of tea dyeing on silk, part of her "100 Chawan" exhibition.
This beginner-friendly workshop will teach you basic natural dyeing techniques, using tea to create beautiful, earthy tones on silk.
You’ll receive a kit with a silk scarf and samples to experiment with, and no prior experience is needed. It’s a fun and creative way to explore this ancient craft!
Ticket p/p: $40
All materials included.
Booking essential, as spaces are limited. Book here
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the workshop begins.