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SUMMARY:Wild Creature Lab\, Ages 6-9
DESCRIPTION:Where Real Animals Meet Wild Imagination\n\n\n\nWhat happens when the features of real animals are mixed with unexpected ideas? In this playful drawing workshop\, participants will explore animal shapes\, movement\, textures\, expressions\, and personalities while inventing creatures of their own. \n\n\n\nThrough guided drawing games and creative experiments\, participants will combine familiar features in surprising ways – a bird with enormous feet\, an underwater cat\, or a creature no one has ever seen before. The workshop encourages curiosity\, builds confident\, and imaginative thinking while introducing simple foundations of animal and character design. \n\n\n\nMaterials\n\n\n\nAll materials will be provided. Participants will work with graphite pencils\, black drawing pens\, coloured pencils\, markers\, sketch paper\, and heavier drawing paper for their final creature designs.
URL:https://ladysmitharts.ca/event/wild-creature-lab/
LOCATION:Ladysmith Arts Council\, 610 Oyster Bay Drive\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes,Kids Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260911T164500
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SUMMARY:Animation Lab\, Ages 10-13
DESCRIPTION:Bring your ideas to life\n\n\n\nIn this hands-on animation workshop\, participants will discover the magic of stop-motion by creating characters\, building simple scenes\, and transforming their ideas into short animated sequences. \n\n\n\nParticipants will experiment with clay animation\, paper cutouts\, and pixilation – using their own bodies as animated characters. Along the way\, they will explore movement\, timing\, storytelling\, composition\, and visual problem-solving while working independently and collaboratively. The workshop encourages imagination\, experimentation\, and playful filmmaking from the first idea to the final frame. \n\n\n\nMaterials\n\n\n\nEach participant must have access to a camera and a tripod or camera stand for creating the animations during the class. A phone camera works as well.
URL:https://ladysmitharts.ca/event/animation-lab/
LOCATION:Ladysmith Arts Council\, 610 Oyster Bay Drive\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes,Kids Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260911T180000
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UID:10000272-1789149600-1792177200@ladysmitharts.ca
SUMMARY:Anime\, Manga and Stylized Illustration\, Ages 14-17
DESCRIPTION:Create Bold Characters and Develop Your Own Visual Style\n\n\n\nIn this illustration workshop\, participants will explore the foundations of anime and manga while developing original characters of their own. Through guided exercises\, they will experiment with facial features\, expressions\, hairstyles\, costumes\, proportions\, and dynamic poses to understand how visual choices shape personality and mood. \n\n\n\nParticipants will also look at how line\, silhouette\, gesture\, and design language create a strong and recognizable style. Rather than simply copying existing characters\, they will remix what they learn into new ideas\, refine their designs\, and begin building a personal visual voice. \n\n\n\nMaterials\n\n\n\nAll materials will be provided. Participants will work with: Graphite pencils and erasers\, black drawing pens\, coloured pencils and markers\, sketch paper\, heavier drawing paper for finished illustrations.
URL:https://ladysmitharts.ca/event/anime-manga-and-stylized-illustration/
LOCATION:Ladysmith Arts Council\, 610 Oyster Bay Drive\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes,Kids Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261019T170000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Acrylic Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Take your acrylic painting practice to the next level in this dynamic\, technique-focused course designed for experienced beginners through advanced painters. Expand your creative voice while refining your technical skills through a series of engaging projects that encourage experimentation and artistic growth. \n\n\n\nThis class emphasizes creative exploration alongside technical development\, providing a supportive environment to push boundaries\, develop your personal style and build confidence in your artistic process. Come prepared to experiment\, take creative risks and elevate your acrylic painting practice. \n\n\n\nSupply List: \n\n\n\n\nFlat vinyl mixing palette
\n\n\n\nRound Brushes: #4 and #8 needed\, #12 optional
\n\n\n\nFlat Brushes: #4\, #8\, and #12 needed
\n\n\n\nDetail Brush: #2 needed
\n\n\n\nHeavy-bodied acrylic paints such as Golden\, Liquitex or other professional-grade brand: Titanium White\, Carbon Black\, Phthalo Blue\, Cadmium Yellow or a primary yellow\, Quinacridone Magenta or a primary red
\n\n\n\nMixed Media Paper Booklet: 7×10″ or larger (Canson or Strathmore are good brands)
\n\n\n\nFive canvases\, min 6×6″\, max 10×10″ (can be square or rectangular)
\n\n\n\nPalette knife

URL:https://ladysmitharts.ca/event/exploring-acrylic-techniques-2/
LOCATION:Ladysmith Arts Council\, 610 Oyster Bay Drive\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260914T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261019T193000
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UID:10000210-1789407000-1792438200@ladysmitharts.ca
SUMMARY:Beginner Acrylics Class
DESCRIPTION: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!  \n\n\n\nClasses will cover an array of basic painting principals and will incorporate some mixed media applications. Get ready for experimenting with texture\, drips\, mixed media and more! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSupply List: \n\n\n\n\nRound Brushes: #4 and #8 needed\, #12 optional\n\n\n\nFlat Brushes: #4\, #8\, and #12 needed\n\n\n\nDetail Brush: #2 needed\n\n\n\nHeavy-bodied acrylic paints such as Golden\, Liquitex or other professional-grade brand: Titanium White\, Carbon Black\, Phthalo Blue\, Cadmium Yellow or a primary yellow\, Quinacridone Magenta or a primary red\n\n\n\nMixed Media Paper Booklet: 7×10″ or larger (Canson or Strathmore are good brands)\n\n\n\nFive canvases\, min 6×6″\, max 10×10″ (can be square or rectangular)\n\n\n\nPalette knife\n\n\n\nFlat vinyl mixing palette
URL:https://ladysmitharts.ca/event/exploring-acrylic-techniques-beginner-friendly-2/
LOCATION:ACLD Classroom\, 610 Oyster Bay Drive\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T153000
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SUMMARY:Kids' Clay & Mixed Media- 6-8 Year Old
DESCRIPTION:After-School Art Class with Jennifer O’Brien \n\n\n\nJoin professional artist and experienced instructor\, Jennifer O’Brien\, for a dynamic after-school art class where creativity takes center stage! In a fun and supportive environment\, students will build confidence and discover their unique artistic voice while exploring a wide variety of materials and techniques. From sculpting with clay and painting with watercolors and acrylics\, to drawing with pastels and experimenting with mixed media\, each project encourages personal expression and creative exploration. \n\n\n\nPlease note: students must be within the listed age range at the start of the course. \n\n\n\nNote:  \n\n\n\nThis class is facilitated by one teacher alone. If your child requires additional one-on-one support\, they are welcome to attend with a responsible helper. On a case-by-case basis\, providing a responsible helper may be a requirement for participation. Please contact the Education Coordinator at education@ladysmitharts.ca or 250-245-1252 to discuss the unique needs of your child. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease Bring: \n\n\n\n– a water bottle and nut-free snack \n\n\n\n– clothes that can get paint or glue on them
URL:https://ladysmitharts.ca/event/kids-clay-mixed-media-6-8-year-old/
LOCATION:ACLD Classroom\, 610 Oyster Bay Drive\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes,Kids Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T174500
DTSTAMP:20260727T183559Z
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UID:10000217-1789490700-1791913500@ladysmitharts.ca
SUMMARY:Kids' Clay & Mixed Media- 9-12 Year Old
DESCRIPTION:After-School Art Class with Jennifer O’Brien \n\n\n\nUnleash your creativity in this exciting after-school art class with professional artist and experienced instructor\, Jennifer O’Brien. Designed to inspire and build confidence\, this class offers students the chance to explore their artistic voice through a wide variety of materials and techniques. From shaping clay and painting with watercolors and acrylics\, to drawing with pastels and experimenting with mixed media\, each project invites personal expression and creative discovery in a fun\, supportive environment. \n\n\n\nPlease note: students must be within the listed age range at the start of the course. \n\n\n\nNote:  \n\n\n\nThis class is facilitated by one teacher alone. If your child requires additional one-on-one support\, they are welcome to attend with a responsible helper. On a case-by-case basis\, providing a responsible helper may be a requirement for participation. Please contact the Education Coordinator at education@ladysmitharts.ca or 250-245-1252 to discuss the unique needs of your child. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease Bring: \n\n\n\n– a water bottle and nut-free snack \n\n\n\n– clothes that can get paint or glue on them
URL:https://ladysmitharts.ca/event/kids-clay-mixed-media-9-12-year-old/
LOCATION:ACLD Classroom\, 610 Oyster Bay Drive\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes,Kids Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T130000
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UID:10000230-1789639200-1791464400@ladysmitharts.ca
SUMMARY:Watercolor Magic and Mastery 
DESCRIPTION:The goal this term for this intermediate class is finding freedom in your washes and color choices. Drawing your subject and planning the composition will be studied\, with step by step examples to help attain mastery and enjoy your own unique creativity. More time for working on projects will be provided.
URL:https://ladysmitharts.ca/event/watercolor-magic-and-mastery/
LOCATION:ACLD Classroom\, 610 Oyster Bay Drive\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260831T165940Z
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UID:10000266-1790416800-1790434800@ladysmitharts.ca
SUMMARY:Wearable Art Infinity Shrug
DESCRIPTION:Creating a wearable art piece from fibres such as Merino wool and silk through the process of wet felting is a playful\, meditative\, creative and rewarding experience. Join experienced felter and educator\, Donna L Bennett as she guides participants through the process of creating a nuno felted infinity shrug (looped scarf). Nuno felting is the process of laminating wool roving through a fine woven textile simply through felting (no stitching or gluing required). Unlike traditional felt\, which is fairly dense\, nuno felt is a very light textile with a beautiful drape and gloss from the silk along with the warmth and durability ofthe felted wool. Included in the workshop is Donna’s small batch hand dyed rarified Margilan silk gauze that participants will use as a base for their infinity shrug. \n\n\n\nSuitable for beginners and intermediate felters. Participants will develop the skill of using a resist to create a dimensional piece\, layering silk to enhance the design and manipulate the finished size\, and in creating a light weight garment with a precise and polished surface finish. \n\n\n\nList of equipment:Please do not wear clothing with loose\, dangling sleeves but do wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet (a water repellent apron is an option but not essential). Bring an old bath towel and a large bag in which to take your piece home (it will still be wet at the end of the session). Too\, you may wish to bring hearing protection as hand sander power tools will be used throughout the workshop.  \n\n\n\nNote the felting process requires prolonged standing and bending from the waist which can be challenging on the back. Participants will work through the session without taking a long break so please bring snacks or a lunch you can eat on the run.
URL:https://ladysmitharts.ca/event/wearable-art-infinity-shrug-2/
LOCATION:ACLD Classroom\, 610 Oyster Bay Drive\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Classes
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