November
Monday to Friday noon - 2:00 pm

December 1 to 24
Monday to Thursday noon - 2:00 pm
Friday and Saturday noon - 4:00 pm

December 25 to 30: Closed

January to April, 2019
Monday to Friday noon - 2:00 pm

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Holiday Gifts A-Plenty At The Creston Valley Arts Council Gift Shop!

Featuring Local Artists: Sharon Svanda, Andrea Revoy, Shirley Wyngaard, Laura Leeder, Ted Wallace, Carmen Ditzler and Carol Geurts.

Featurning the Art of Elaine Shunter, Eleanor Van De Bogart and Joanna Wilson.

Many of the items on display are available for purchase, with 10% of the proceeds donated to the library to support our community services and programs.

Library Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday Closed

Christmas Bells are Ringing: a Christmas concert featuring local musicians will be performed on Sunday, Dec.16th, at Harrison Memorial church on Crawford Creek Rd. There will be 2 performances: 4 pm and 7 pm. Admission is by donation and the proceeds go towards the church maintenance fund.

Instructor: Lynne Mizera, Lynne's Art World. Have you ever wondered "What is Mixed Media and why it is so popular these days?" Well come find out with me, Lynne Mizera as I guide you into the world of mixed media this Fall using paints, mediums, inks and many more items in conjunction with stencils, stamps and collage materials to create backgrounds in your art journal. And then learn how to use these backgrounds to create your own art in your own Artistic Voice. With the focus on art play and product use this class is fun, low stress and full of creative energy. $30 each class; No experience necessary; Bring An Art Journal to work in, everything else will be supplied. Maximum 8 students. Monday Afternoons: 11:30 - 3:00pm OR Monday Evenings: 5:00 - 8:30 pm. Nov. 5th & 19th, Dec 3 & 17 (MUST pre-register at least 24 hours before class) Contact Fly in the Fibre to pre-register: flyinthefibre@gmail.com or call (250) 402-6072.

Instructor: Lynne Mizera, Lynne's Art World. Have you ever wondered "What is Mixed Media and why it is so popular these days?" Well come find out with me, Lynne Mizera as I guide you into the world of mixed media this Fall using paints, mediums, inks and many more items in conjunction with stencils, stamps and collage materials to create backgrounds in your art journal. And then learn how to use these backgrounds to create your own art in your own Artistic Voice. With the focus on art play and product use this class is fun, low stress and full of creative energy. $30 each class; No experience necessary; Bring An Art Journal to work in, everything else will be supplied. Maximum 8 students. Monday Afternoons: 11:30 - 3:00pm OR Monday Evenings: 5:00 - 8:30 pm. Nov. 5th & 19th, Dec 3 & 17 (MUST pre-register at least 24 hours before class) Contact Fly in the Fibre to pre-register: flyinthefibre@gmail.com or call (250) 402-6072.

Instructor: Wendy Franz. Acrylic Pouring Christmas Ornaments. In this fun filled class you will learn how to acrylic pour your very own Christmas ornaments. These colourful treasures will surely be a hit this holiday season! Make them for your own tree or give them as a gift. There is so many different colour combinations we can play with, match up your own Christmas decor or just have fun with all the different colour combinations. You can make these ornaments as simple or as flashy as you like. After all the fun you will be taking home a set of six glass ornaments.But as always, be warned acrylic pouring may become addictive! All supplies include. No experience necessary. 12 years of age and over. Maximum 10 students. $40.00* Ornaments must be left to dry for 2 days before pickup.

Join Erica Tjeerdsma, macrame artist from Rossland, BC for an introduction to macrame workshop. In this two and a half hour workshop students will be provided with the materials to make a small wall hanging as well as learn all the major knots used in macrame. General instruction regarding cut lengths, securing ends, and finishing will also be covered. All supplies needed will be supplied, this includes recycled cotton rope and a wooden dowel (please bring your own piece of clean driftwood/stick if that is what you prefer to create your wall hanging on). About the instructor: Erica has a strong craft background encompassing knitting, crochet, needlework, and macrame, all of which she learned from her mother when she was a child. She is also a certified teacher with many years experience in teaching and instructing in all levels. (Min 5). January 12, 1pm to 3:30pm. $60 plus GST. All Supplies Included.

Intro to Macrame: Plant Hanger. $55 plus GST. All Supplies Included. Join Erica Tjeerdsma, macrame artist from Rossland, BC for an introduction to macrame workshop. In this two hour workshop students will be provided with the materials to make a medium sized plant hanger as well as learn the major knots used in macrame. General instruction regarding cut lengths, securing ends, and finishing will also be covered. All supplies needed will be supplied, this includes recycled cotton rope, a wooden ring, and four wooden beads.

Instructor: Wendy Franz . Acrylic Paint Pouring Flowers. Acrylic pouring is a fun painting technique resulting in abstract works of art. Even those who have no painting and drawing skills/experience can create beautiful paintings or projects. In this fun (and a little messy) class you will learn how to make gorgeous abstract flowers using a blown puddle pour method. Each student will get four 4"x4" mini canvases and learn the techniques and tools to create their very own floral collage masterpiece. But as always... be warned acrylic pouring may become addictive! All supplies include. No experience necessary. 12 years of age and over. Maximum 8 students. *Must be left to dry for 2 days before pickup.

Instructor: Wendy Franz. Acrylic Pouring Wooden Keepsake Boxes. Acrylic pouring is a fun painting technique resulting in abstract works of art. Even those who have no painting and drawing skills/experience can create beautiful paintings or projects. In this fun filled class you will learn how to acrylic pour two wooden keepsake boxes. These boxes are all locally crafted, there will be an example on display at Fly in the Fibre. There is so many different colour combinations you can play with, creating your very own useable art masterpiece. These will boxes will come in handy for your own treasures or they will make a fantastic Christmas gift. But as always... be warned acrylic pouring may become addictive! All supplies include. No experience necessary.12 years of age and over. Maximum 8 students. *Boxes must be left to dry for 2 days before pickup.

Instructor: Wendy Franz. Acrylic Poured Wooden Tray. January 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm. $50 Acrylic pouring is a fun painting technique resulting in abstract works of art. Even those who have no painting and drawing skills/experience can create beautiful paintings or projects.In this fun filled class you will learn how to acrylic stain and pour a 12"x 19" wooden tray. I will go through the different products that can be used to seal your tray once you get it home and the paint has had time to cured.These beautiful trays are all locally crafted and there will be an example on display at Fly in the Fibre. There are many different colour combinations and techniques we will play with, creating your very own useable art masterpiece. But as always... be warned acrylic pouring may become addictive! All supplies include. No experience necessary. 12 years of age and over. Maximum 8 students. *Trays must be left to dry for 2 days before pickup.