workshops
2025 workshop program
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.
PAINT & PLAY
5YRS & UNDER
Wednesday 26 March | Vancouver Arts Centre
Theme: Form
Date: Wednesday 26th March
Time: 10-11.30am
Ages: 5 & under
Week 4 Theme: Form
Join us for Paint and Play, a series of art workshops designed for parents/guardians and children under 5 to explore creativity together in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
These self-guided sessions allow families to work at their own pace, creating unique artworks while learning new techniques. Each week features a different theme and an exciting new art skill to try.
Ticket: $10 per week
All materials provided, BYO apron if needed.
Booking essential, as spaces are limited. Book here
These are self-guided sessions.
Parents or guardians must supervise their child at all times.
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.