Celebrating Arts and Nature in Lake Cowichan

A VERY SPECIAL INVITE TO OUR MEET AND GREET SOCIAL EVENT for any interested, new and returning members

Wednesday, September 8 4-6 PM

Please RSVP by Friday, Sept. 3 to info@cowichanvalleynewcomers.com

www.cowichanvalleynewcomers.com

• learn more about the planned activities for the 2021-2022 season • meet or reconnect with new and old friends • complimentary appetizers provided by the CVNC • wine (glasses and bottles) and wine tastings available for purchase

Drew Barnes of Nighthawk Cowichan Lake Tenors

Celebrating Arts and Nature in Lake Cowichan September 4

Cowichan Lake Arts and Culture Society (CLAC) invites you to a fun, free, family event in Lake Cowichan, Celebrating Arts and Nature.

Nature influences Art in so many ways, and we live in such a naturally beautiful area. Many of us moved into this area because we loved being outdoors, and are inspired by the nature around us. That was the spark that started this event – to celebrate nature’s impact on the arts.

Fish printing, with Genevieve Singleton, is an activity geared to the younger crowd, beginning at 11am until 3pm with a break for lunch. In addition, you can paint plaster-cast fridge magnets, and create nature prints on cards. There is an opportunity to make music – and take home a small musical instrument, or blow gigantic bubbles.

All the while, there is live entertainment. The 4 Cowichan Lake Tenors, David Darling, Brad Bergen, Elvin Hedden and Casey VanDalen, will be performing on stage, as well as Music Together Mid Island, Thomas Waldron and the Tzinquaw Dancers. Also on site are en plein air artists (Loretta Puckrin, Acrylics and watercolour, Kathie Fielding, Printmaking and others to come) and vendors selling their art. These vendors include Rommy Verlaan of Heartstrong Flutes, Brenda Morrison of Earth Mother Quality Herbs, Drew Barnes of Nighthawk Carving, and Cathi Jefferson, with her fine pottery, to name only a few. Check out Gerard’s (Dutch treats and lunches) or Gondola Gelato when lunch or treat time comes around.

This is the first time in a long time that we have been able to gather outside and will be a great opportunity to have a little fun! This is the last long weekend this summer, so hope for great weather!

Starting September 16 (and held every 2 weeks) the CLAC watercolour classes begin. We start with a very limited palette of colours, explore colour and technique and above all have fun with watercolour paints. No drop-ins are refused instruction but the entire series is for CLAC members (membership is $20 per year). The classes will be held in the library. Bring your own paper, brushes and paints. For furthers email to: info@ cowichanlakeartsandculture.org.

Join us on September 4th, 11:00 – 3:00, at Ts’uubaa-asatx Square, next to the Lake Cowichan Library, and make it day for the entire family and children of all ages.

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Fish printing, with Genevieve Singleton