JUNE WORKSHOPS
Global Warming, by Gill Riordan, wool and beads 10” x 8”
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Woods and Threads
ow that the Fine Arts Show has finished, the Cowichan Valley Arts Council returns to hosting two shows at a time in its gallery spaces. In the Annex, check out From Forest to Furniture (June 5-26), watercolours by Caroline Morrison juxtaposed with fine cabinetry by Paul McCuish. In the Gallery, we welcome Current Threads (June 2-30), a regional show (and conference) that includes more than 100 unusual and contemporary pieces by 38 artists from BC and the Yukon, supported by the Surface Design Association. Some names are very
familiar in the fabric design realm: Wendy Duffield, Alison Irwin, Jennifer Love, Catherine Nicholls, Susan Purney Mark, Gill Riordan, Ede Russett, Janet Scruggs, Karen Selk, Shannon Wardroper. Many of the artists have international reputations. Viewers would usually have to travel to Seattle or Vancouver and beyond to see a show of this depth and calibre.
Ancestral Threads June 11-12, 2022 Saturday & Sunday 10am-4:30 pm $105/$125 Explore the threads of ancestral folklore and magical practice through traditional handcrafts in this introduction to ceremonial doll-making in the Ukrainian tradition. Students will make a traditional Travnitsa (herbal medicine doll) and a second doll based on a simple Motanka design. Instructor: Nikki Manzie Ceramic Treasure Box– June 15 2-4:30 pm $35/ $40 Learn to work with clay to create a special box with a lid to hold your jewellery or other treasures and discover how to apply patterns and colours in this one-day session (2-4:30 pm).
Carve an Eagle Plaque June 25-26 $150/$170 Learn how to carve a twodimensional plaque with an eagle design. You don’t need any carving experience as you will be using soft bass wood that is already roughed out. The only tool needed is a straight knife. Instructor: Rupert Scow lives in Lake Cowichan, and he began learning to carve cedar in his 20s. He comes from a line of Kwakwaka’wakw carvers. Day 1: 9 am to 4 pm Day 2: 10 am - 3 pm
Carving an Eagle Plaque (carving by Rupert Scow)
Courses this month: In addition to Teen Drop-in Thursdays (4- 5:30 pm), we have three workshops on carving, ceramics and dollmaking. Register online or call 250-746-1633
About Us CVAC operates two community art galleries, hosting up to 30 shows annually at its art space in the Cowichan Community Centre in Duncan. Founded in 1971, CVAC programs workshops for youth and adults in its studio space. 2687 James Street, Duncan www.cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca 9
