An umbrella organization for arts and culture.
Visit the new Arts Council Gift shop and see our display of local art and fine craft.
Help the Creston Valley Arts Council provide services in the arts and culture sectors of our community. Your donations will be very much appreciated.
The Creston Valley Arts Council plays the role as an umbrella organization for arts and culture. We support groups, individuals and organizations engaged in arts related activities. "Arts" means all the arts; visual, performing, literary, media, culture and heritage.
We provide financial assistance, networking opportunities and are proactive for the growth and sustainability of our arts industry and culture. As a volunteer board, we carry out the wishes of the members and as such we value the feedback, ideas and participation of anyone in the community who is engaged in or supportive of the arts.
We represent the area from Yahk to Riondel and appreciate the support we receive from the Regional District as well as the Town of Creston. Other funding opportunities come from the Province of BC, the Assembly of BC Arts Councils and Columbia Basin Trust.
We are proud of the groups and organizations in the area who carry out such a diverse range of activities for the professional as well as the hobbyist. Our excitement is in seeing the roll that arts and culture play in our communities, the partnerships that are developing; and anticipating how we can all play a roll in supporting and encouraging sustainable ventures.
5:30pm at the Chamber of Commerce.
7:00 pm at the Creston Museum (Carr Building).
Visit the new Arts Council Gift shop and see our display of local art and fine craft.
Where: Creston Visitors Centre, 121 Northwest Blvd. Creston BC
See Our PosterNovember
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
CLICK HERE to read the Creston Valley Advance news story.
Come and view the display of local art and fine craft. Monday to Sunday 9-5
See Our PosterFeaturing Local Artists: Sharon Svanda, Andrea Revoy, Shirley Wyngaard, Laura Leeder, Ted Wallace, Carmen Ditzler and Carol Geurts.
Where: Creston Visitors Centre, 121 Northwest Blvd. Creston BC
Creston Valley Public Library, in partnership with the Creston Valley Arts Council, is proud to present Art in the Library.
See Our PosterFeaturning 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
Where: Creston and District Public Library - 531 16 Ave S, Creston, BC V0B 1G5
Where: Vantage Point Offices, 1183 Melville St. Vancouver, in the Library
On November 21 Law For Non-Profits are co-presenting a Privacy and Recordkeeping workshop with Vantage point.
CLICK this link to registerWhere: Fly in the Fibre139 10th Ave. N.Creston, B.C.
Instructor: Carmen Ditzler of Heartfelt. Two Classes: November 7 & 21, 6-8pm. No more second sock syndrome! You will be able to use one long circular needle or two shorter. Straight double pointed needles do not work for this technique. You must have knit at least one pair of socks before. Bring two different colours of yarn and matching needles of your choice, assorted stitch markers.
7:00 pm at the Creston Museum (Carr Building).
Where: Fly in the Fibre 139 10th Ave. N. Creston, B.C.
Instructor: Carmen Ditzler, Heartfelt. The Easy Bulky One. Knit in a chunky weight yarn this is a perfect first, or second or...eighth sweater. This weight of yarn will knit up relatively quickly, so you can finish it and wear it this winter. A loose fit with dropped shoulders this is a sweater that will soon become a wardrobe staple. The class will walk you through measuring, swatching and calculating for a sweater in the size you intend and how to set yourself up for success. First class will include choosing yarn and needles, but bring what you have. Lots of support and fun!
Four Classes: Saturday mornings, 10am - 12pm Oct 13, Oct 20, Nov 3, Nov 24. $80 not including materials
Where: Fly in the Fibre 139 10th Ave. N.Creston, B.C.
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 70mm glass ornaments. But as always... be warned, acrylic pouring may become addictive!
Where: Fly in the Fibre139 10th Ave. Creston, B.C.
Instructor: Carmen Ditzler of Heartfelt. Make a wet felt one of a kind Christmas stocking. Bring 100 g of one or two colours of wool (merino or corriedale) and all your felting gear: bubble wrap, soap, solution bottle, towels, mats...Other colours and embellishments will be provided. Not suitable for beginners.
Where: Fly in the Fibre 139 10th Ave. N. Creston, B.C.
Instructor: Leah Wilson, Amazing Felted Fibre Arts. Sunday November 25th, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. 3D Needle Felting Workshop: The Cute Little Snowman (4 inch tall soft wool sculpture)$35 plus tax. (maximum number of people: 6) All materials & detailed instructions provided to complete during the workshop, with enough fibre for making a second snow-person at home. This is a slightly complex project with the attaching of arms & making the hat, however the techniques are easy to follow & all ages & levels of experience have had success. A perfect gift, for tree decorating, table dressing, or even a new little buddy to keep in a pocket & take places. This project teaches how to attach parts together to make a solid yet soft sculpture, with the emphasis on creating something cute.
Where: Fly in the Fibre 139 10th Ave. N. Creston, B.C.
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.
$25 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, Sept 10th & 24th, Oct. 15th & 29th, Nov. 12th & 26th (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.
Where: Fly in the Fibre 139 10th Ave. N. Creston, B.C.
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.
$25 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, Sept 10th & 24th, Oct. 15th & 29th, Nov. 12th & 26th (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.
Where: Fly in the Fibre 139 10th Ave. N. Creston, B.C.
Instructor: Leah W. Wilson, Amazing Felted Fibre Arts. 3D Needle Felting Workshop. Needle Felting Cute Penguin (3D & 3 inches tall) $40 + tax (maximum number of people: 8) Great Workshop for all levels of experience. Create a hand made felted wool fibre sculpture. This Cute Little Penguin is designed to fit in the palm of your hand. Using the softest of Wool for the top of the head & belly, for that extra touchable sculpture. Needle Felting techniques include how to attach wings & tail feathers to stand the test of time (for wool that is). A perfect Gift. A new little friend. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Participants receive enough material to make a second penguin with instructions to take home. For more about the instructor & needle felting: AmazingFeltedFibreArts.com
Where: Fly in the Fibre 139 10th Ave. N. Creston, B.C.
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.
Where: Fly in the Fibre 139 10th Ave. N. Creston, B.C.
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.
Where: Fly in the Fibre 139 10th Ave. N. Creston, B.C.
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 70mm glass ornaments. But as always… be warned acrylic pouring may become addictive!
Where: Fly in the Fibre 139 10th Ave. N. Creston, B.C.
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 10 students. *Boxes must be left to dry for 2 days before pickup*.
5:30 PM at the Chamber of Commerce.
Where: Fly in the Fibre 139 10th Ave. N. Creston, B.C.
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.
Where: Fly in the Fibre 139 10th Ave. N. Creston, B.C.
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.
Where: Fly in the Fibre 139 10th Ave. N. Creston, B.C.
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.
7:00 pm at the Creston Museum (Carr Building).
Where: Visitors Centre 121 Northwest Blvd.
50th Anniversary Timeline of EventsFeaturing a float with member groups' Scarecrows
50th Anniversary Timeline of EventsFeaturing a 50th Anniversary Cake, art centres, entertainment, music and food.
50th Anniversary Timeline of EventsA display of art from Arts at the Farm and some from the Juried show. Video history display.
50th Anniversary Timeline of EventsWhere: Erickson Room
At the Christmas Craft Fair featuring a video/photo display of the year's events.
50th Anniversary Timeline of EventsHelp the Creston Valley Arts Council provide services in the arts and culture sectors of our community. Your donations will be very much appreciated.
