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  • Introduction to Alcohol Ink Art with Shirley White
    Introduction to Alcohol Ink Art with Shirley White
    Sun, Mar 29
    Ladysmith
    Curious about alcohol ink art? Join Shirley for a hands-on Introduction to Alcohol Ink workshop and discover the magic of this bold, fluid medium. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn about spontaneity and play. You’ll experiment, explore and leave with unique artwork.
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  • Exploring Acrylic Techniques
    Exploring Acrylic Techniques
    Mon, Mar 30
    Ladysmith Arts Council- Classroom
    This acrylic painting class is your chance to pick up a brush, play with bold paints, and bring your imagination to life. Whether you're here to relax, learn something new, or spark a lifelong passion, you'll leave with beautiful artwork and the confidence to keep creating. Let’s paint!
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  • Exploring Acrylic Techniques - Beginner Friendly!
    Exploring Acrylic Techniques - Beginner Friendly!
    Mon, Mar 30
    Ladysmith Arts Council- Classroom
    This acrylic painting class is your chance to pick up a brush, play with bold paints, and bring your imagination to life. Whether you're here to relax, learn something new, or spark a lifelong passion, you'll leave with beautiful artwork and the confidence to keep creating. Let’s paint!
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  • Redefine & Shine
    Redefine & Shine
    Tue, Apr 14
    Ladysmith Resource Centre
    This weekly supportive space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to connect with others and express themselves in their creative process.
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  • Wed, Apr 22
    Ladysmith Arts Council- Classroom
    In this 4-week course, you’ll handbuild three unique projects, exploring different techniques and forms while developing your skills and creativity with clay.
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  • TetraPak Printmaking Demo & Creative Social
    TetraPak Printmaking Demo & Creative Social
    Sold Out
    Sat, May 02
    Ladysmith Arts Printmaking Studio
    A get-together to explore Tetra Pak Printmaking at the Ladysmith Arts Printmaking Studio in celebration of the global event 'Print Day In May' with Francesca.
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  • Fabric Coil Bowls- A fabric based sculptural textile process with Lorna Beecroft
    Fabric Coil Bowls- A fabric based sculptural textile process with Lorna Beecroft
    Sat, May 09
    Ladysmith Arts Council- Classroom
    Create a bowl from nothing but fabric and your sewing machine. Just stitch, coil and shape. Slow down, get creative and make something completely your own.
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  • Discover Hidden Images In Watercolor: Inspired By Pareidolia
    Discover Hidden Images In Watercolor: Inspired By Pareidolia
    Thu, May 14
    Ladysmith Arts Council- Classroom
    Unleash your imagination in this playful watercolor workshop inspired by pareidolia—the fascinating phenomenon where we see faces, animals or shapes in random patterns. Using simple watercolor techniques, you’ll create abstract washes and splatters, then explore the forms that emerge.
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  • Bid For The Build: Art Auction Fundraiser
    Bid For The Build: Art Auction Fundraiser
    Fri, May 22
    Upper Gallery
    An art auction of 50+ juried artworks from well -known Canadian artists. Bid on your favourites while enjoying live music, prominent speakers and light refreshments. A fundraiser for the new Arts & Heritage Hub.
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  • Discovering Papier-Mâché with Iris Churcher
    Discovering Papier-Mâché with Iris Churcher
    Sat, May 30
    Ladysmith
    Welcome to Papier-Mâché Foundations: a hands-on workshop where you’ll explore how simple materials like paper and paste can be transformed into expressive, dimensional artwork. Discover how this accessible medium can support everything from playful experimentation to intricate sculptural work.
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  • Willow Club Chair Workshop with Andrew Kent
    Willow Club Chair Workshop with Andrew Kent
    Thu, Jun 11
    Ladysmith
    Join craftsperson Andrew Kent for a one-day workshop and build a club chair using alder and willow. All tools and materials provided—no experience needed. Take home your own handmade chair!
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  • GOLDEN TICKET REVOLUTION: A World of Whimsical Imagination with Stephanie Roth & Braiden Stevenson
    GOLDEN TICKET REVOLUTION: A World of Whimsical Imagination with Stephanie Roth & Braiden Stevenson
    Mon, Jul 06
    Ladysmith
    5 Iconic Shows. 1 Epic Week. 0 Limits. Are you ready to step inside the marvelous, mischievous, and "completely phizz-whizzing" world of Roald Dahl? This summer, we are calling all performers (Ages 9+) to join the Golden Ticket Revolution.
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  • Art Drop-in
    Art Drop-in
    Every Tuesday, 10 AM to 12 PM
    Ladysmith
    Work on an existing project or explore new techniques with other artists. Grow together, stay accountable, share some laughs.
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  • Watercolour Garland for Beginners with Marcia Aftimus
    Watercolour Garland for Beginners with Marcia Aftimus
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    Wed, Apr 22
    Ladysmith
    Learn a simple and enchanting technique: creating flowers from a single drop of paint. With just one brushstroke on that drop of watercolor, we form different flowers that result in beautifully vibrant garlands. The process is surprisingly easy, yet the result is fantastic. 
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  • Watercolour Monotype – A Painterly Print
    Watercolour Monotype – A Painterly Print
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    Wed, Apr 15
    Ladysmith
    This is an entry-level workshop and no prior printmaking experience is required. You’ll learn the fundamentals of creating a print, the safe use of an etching press, standard studio practices, and the tradition of signing and numbering prints.
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  • Torn Paper Floral Collage: Spring Daffodil Bouquet
    Torn Paper Floral Collage: Spring Daffodil Bouquet
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    Sat, Apr 11
    Ladysmith Arts Council- Classroom
    Join us for a playful and creative workshop where you’ll compose a floral collage created from torn painted papers. Learn the basics, including colour and pattern selection, and the layering and placement of shapes––all leading to the creation of a daffodil bouquet!
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  • The Linoleum Print – The Power of One Colour
    The Linoleum Print – The Power of One Colour
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    Wed, Apr 08
    Ladysmith
    This workshop provides an introduction to relief printing techniques while also reviewing essential printmaking studio protocols. Participants will work on small blocks, learning to transfer images using direct drawing, tracing, and image transfer methods.
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  • Drypoint Engraving - An Introduction to Intaglio Printing
    Drypoint Engraving - An Introduction to Intaglio Printing
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    Wed, Apr 01
    Ladysmith
    Ideal for anyone who enjoys line, texture, and expressive mark-making. This workshop explores how simple tools and plastic plates can be used to create a range of textures. Whether you love to draw, doodle, or scribble, you’ll learn how to transform your own images into original handmade prints.
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Mailing Address: PO Box 2370 Ladysmith BC V9G 1B8

Office Address: South Davis Road School, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith

Ladysmith Gallery: Unit 7 - 32 High Street, Ladysmith 

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The Arts Council of Ladysmith & District would like to acknowledge and give thanks to the land on which we work. We have the privilege of operating in the territory and traditional homeland of the Stz'uminus First Nation. We are thankful to the many First Nations, who call this home and share their culture with us.

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