Arts and Culture Division Sponsored Digital Literacy Workshops

Refine and perfect your digital toolbox with our new online social media workshops

The CVRD Arts and Culture Division is proud to partner with the Canada Council for the Arts’s Digital Strategy Fund to present a series of online workshops designed to help arts organizations leverage digital media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Canva to further engage supporters and customers, and connect with the larger arts community.

You are eligible to register for any or all of the workshops below for free. Registrants must reside in the Cowichan region (CVRD geographical boundaries). This is only the first series of workshops and we will present more over the coming months. This workshop series is supported through a grant from:

Current Digital Literacy Workshops

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Exploring Acrylics Fall 2024
Mon, Sep 16
Ladysmith
Sep 16, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – Dec 09, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Sep 16, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – Dec 09, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Develop your confidence as an acrylic painter as you explore various techniques and approaches.
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Beginner Acrylics Fall 2024
Mon, Nov 04
Ladysmith
Nov 04, 2024, 5:30 p.m. PST – Dec 09, 2024, 7:30 p.m. PST
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Nov 04, 2024, 5:30 p.m. PST – Dec 09, 2024, 7:30 p.m. PST
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Develop confidence while brushing up on the basics of acrylic painting in this fun and foundational five-week course.
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Kids' Clay & Mixed Media Winter 2025
Tue, Jan 14
Ladysmith
Jan 14, 2025, 4:30 p.m. – Mar 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Jan 14, 2025, 4:30 p.m. – Mar 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
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Clay Handbuilding for Adults & Teens
Tue, Jan 14
Ladysmith
Jan 14, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Mar 18, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Jan 14, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Mar 18, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
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Winter Writing Course
Wed, Jan 22
Ladysmith
Jan 22, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – Mar 12, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Jan 22, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – Mar 12, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
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Oil Painting Basics
Fri, Jan 31
Ladysmith
Jan 31, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – Mar 07, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Jan 31, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – Mar 07, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
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Watercolour Magic
Thu, Feb 06
Ladysmith
Feb 06, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – Feb 27, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Feb 06, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – Feb 27, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
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Beginner Watercolour Winter 2025
Thu, Feb 06
Ladysmith
Feb 06, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – Feb 27, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Feb 06, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – Feb 27, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
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Fabric Painting February 2025
Sat, Feb 08
Ladysmith
Feb 08, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Feb 08, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
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Willow Chair Workshop Winter 2025
Sun, Feb 23
Ladysmith
Feb 23, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Feb 23, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
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Fabric Painting March 2025
Sat, Mar 29
Ladysmith
Mar 29, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Mar 29, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
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Art Drop-in
Every Tuesday, 10 AM to 12 PM
Ladysmith
Every Tuesday, 10 AM to 12 PM
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Every Tuesday, 10 AM to 12 PM
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Work on an existing project or explore new techniques with other artists. Grow together, stay accountable, share some laughs.
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Open Studio For New Printmakers
Thu, Nov 28
Ladysmith
Nov 28, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. PST
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Nov 28, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. PST
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
New and emerging printmakers are invited to join us each Thursday for open studio. Learn from each other and share ideas!
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Fun With Faces
Fri, Oct 25
Ladysmith
Oct 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Oct 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Learn to see the world through the eyes of an artist. Find faces in everyday objects, learn to depict emotions through facial expression, and make art projects exploring this fun and engaging theme.
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Oil Painting
Wed, Oct 23
Ladysmith
Oct 23, 2024, 9:30 a.m. PDT – Nov 27, 2024, 12:00 p.m. PST
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Oct 23, 2024, 9:30 a.m. PDT – Nov 27, 2024, 12:00 p.m. PST
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Explore the rich, vibrant world of oil painting with Mitchell Villa. Whether you're trying a new medium or looking to refresh your abilities, this class is perfect for artists at any stage.
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Bookbinding Fall 2024
Thu, Oct 17
Ladysmith
Oct 17, 2024, 5:30 p.m. PDT – Oct 24, 2024, 8:30 p.m. PDT
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Oct 17, 2024, 5:30 p.m. PDT – Oct 24, 2024, 8:30 p.m. PDT
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Learn to create beautiful books and journals to enjoy for yourself or give as gifts.
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Willow Chair October 2024
Sat, Oct 12
Ladysmith
Oct 12, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Oct 12, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Learn to create your own classic willow armchair, and take it home the same day.
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Flow Painting
Thu, Oct 10
Ladysmith
Oct 10, 2024, 1:00 p.m. PDT – Oct 24, 2024, 3:00 p.m. PDT
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Oct 10, 2024, 1:00 p.m. PDT – Oct 24, 2024, 3:00 p.m. PDT
Ladysmith, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
Discover the creative possibilities of flow painting. Watch shapes and patterns emerge as you experiment with acrylic pouring techniques.
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