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

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Featured artists include: Caran Magaw, Paula Eberle and Harlan Thomas

Instructor: Lynne Mizera Have you ever wondered "What is Mixed Media and why it is so popular these days?" Well come find out with Lynne Mizera as she guides you into the world of mixed media using paints, mediums, inks and many more products 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. $35 each class; No experience necessary; Bring an art journal to work in, everything else will be supplied. Maximum 6 students Monday Afternoons: 11:30 – 2:30 pm OR Monday Evenings: 5:00 – 8:00 pm every two weeks. See calendar for scheduled days.

Instructor: Lynne Mizera Have you ever wondered "What is Mixed Media and why it is so popular these days?" Well come find out with Lynne Mizera as she guides you into the world of mixed media using paints, mediums, inks and many more products 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. $35 each class; No experience necessary; Bring an art journal to work in, everything else will be supplied. Maximum 6 students Monday Afternoons: 11:30 – 2:30 pm OR Monday Evenings: 5:00 – 8:00 pm every two weeks. See calendar at www.flyinthefibre.ca for scheduled days.

Instructor: Wendy Franz Acrylic Paint Pour Inukshuk Statue (2 part class) April 30, 5:30 - 6:30pm May 7, 5:30 - 7:30pm 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 the first of this 2-part class, we will be acrylic pouring the background of your painting (this class will only take one hour). Several different techniques can be used to create a beautiful acrylic poured background for your 11”x14” painting in this short one hour class. In the second class, after your painting has time to cure, we will be painting the the Inukshuk statue. This class will be a two hour step by step lesson on acrylic painting a dragonfly. But as always… be warned acrylic pouring may become addictive! All supplies included. No experience necessary. 12 years of age and over. Maximum 8 students. $50

Instructor: Britteny Taylor, Knittable Learn to Knit! This is a 2-part class Wednesday May 1, 3:00-5:00pm Wednesday May 8, 3:00 - 5:00pm Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit? Or do you feel like you could use a refresher? This class will be a 2 part beginner knitting class. You will learn how to cast on, the knit stitch and the purl stitch. We will be making a dishcloth, which is an easy beginner project that is also useful once completed! This class will teach you the basics of knitting giving you the skills needed to take on other projects and the ability to enroll in other classes that require you to know the basics. There is no experience required for this class. Ages: 12 & up Materials required : 100% cotton yarn, Size 4.5mm (US # 7) Knitting Needles See the class calendar at www.flyinthefibre.ca for full information

You choose the scene, I draw it then I walk you through how to paint it! Choose from 9 different Vignettes, I supply all the materials and refreshments too.

The Trashion show will be a showcase for beautiful, outrageous, unique and theatrical fashion created from recycled materials.

Description Instructor: Wendy Franz Acrylic Paint Pouring Beach Scene (2 part class) Saturday, May 11 1:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday, May 15 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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 the first of a 2-part class, you will learn how to make a beautiful beach scene using several different acrylic pouring methods. Each student learn the techniques and tools to create their very own 12”x 12” beach painting. In the second class, after your painting has time to cure, we will be embellishing your painting with sea shells and finishing it with a spray sealant. But as always… be warned acrylic pouring may become addictive! All supplies included. No experience necessary. 12 years of age and over. Maximum 8 students. $45

Instructor: Carmen Ditzler of Hermitfelt $30- no materials or equipment provided. Fibre is available for purchase. Bring your stuff and experiment. This is a time for people who have wet felted before but want to learn more or have help with a project. (max size of one table) There is no set project but surface design techniques will be demonstrated and felters will have my assistance with their felting challenges. (minimum 4/ maximum 8)

Instructor: Lynne Mizera Have you ever wondered "What is Mixed Media and why it is so popular these days?" Well come find out with Lynne Mizera as she guides you into the world of mixed media using paints, mediums, inks and many more products 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. $35 each class; No experience necessary; Bring an art journal to work in, everything else will be supplied. Maximum 6 students Monday Afternoons: 11:30 – 2:30 pm OR Monday Evenings: 5:00 – 8:00 pm every two weeks. See calendar at www.flyinthefibre.ca for scheduled days.

Instructor: Lynne Mizera Have you ever wondered "What is Mixed Media and why it is so popular these days?" Well come find out with Lynne Mizera as she guides you into the world of mixed media using paints, mediums, inks and many more products 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. $35 each class; No experience necessary; Bring an art journal to work in, everything else will be supplied. Maximum 6 students Monday Afternoons: 11:30 – 2:30 pm OR Monday Evenings: 5:00 – 8:00 pm every two weeks. See calendar at www.flyinthefibre.ca for scheduled days.

Instructor: Erica Tjeerdsma, Aster & Vine Learn how to macrame with Erica of Aster & Vine while making an adorable hanging planter. Not only is this little nest the perfect home for an air plant it will look perfect in your home! Cost is $60 plus gst and includes all supplies as well as your own air plant.

Join us for Creston Valley's Blossom Festival celebrations during the May long weekend. Read More Here

ANNUAL ART SALE AND SHOW - NEW LOCATION NEW DATES BLOSSOM FESTIVAL WEEKEND MAY 17 - 1TO 9 MAY 18 - 10TO4

Instructor: Wendy Franz Acrylic Paint Pour Rose Bouquet (2 part class): Tuesday, May 21, 5:30 - 6:30pm Tuesday, May 28, 5:30 - 7:30pm 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 the first of this 2-part class, we will be acrylic pouring the background of your painting (this class will only take one hour). Several different techniques can be used to create a beautiful acrylic poured background for your 12”x12” painting in this short one hour class. In the second class, after your painting has time to cure, we will be painting the beautiful rose bouquet. This class will be a two hour step by step lesson on acrylic painting. But as always… be warned acrylic pouring may become addictive! All supplies included. No experience necessary. 12 years of age and over. Maximum 8 students. $50

Instructor: Carmen Ditzler Indigo Fun May 23, 5:30pm - 8:00pm Come and get blue hands! Indigo vats, supplies and tools will be provided. Wear old clothes, bring rubber dish gloves, sharp scissors and waxed dental floss. If you would like to dye a t-shirt bring one that is 100% cotton and washed at least once. Materials for dyeing will be cotton fabric, silk and a bandana. Max 8 people minimum 4. $40.00

Instructor: Wendy Franz How to paint with watercolour- Sea Turtle Sunday, May 26 2:00 - 5:00pm No medium can as beautiful and rewarding as watercolour. It has a unique freshness that can’t easily be duplicated with other paint mediums. Join Wendy Franz for a beginners watercolour class, where we will be going through different painting techniques as well as learning the basics to watercolour painting. This step by step class will walk you through from start to finish in creating your very own 8x10 matted watercolour painting. All materials will be provided. All supplies included. No experience necessary. 12 years of age and over. Maximum 8 students. $40

Instructor: Lynne Mizera Have you ever wondered "What is Mixed Media and why it is so popular these days?" Well come find out with Lynne Mizera as she guides you into the world of mixed media using paints, mediums, inks and many more products 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. $35 each class; No experience necessary; Bring an art journal to work in, everything else will be supplied. Maximum 6 students Monday Afternoons: 11:30 – 2:30 pm OR Monday Evenings: 5:00 – 8:00 pm every two weeks. See calendar at www.flyinthefibre.ca for scheduled days.

Instructor: Lynne Mizera Have you ever wondered "What is Mixed Media and why it is so popular these days?" Well come find out with Lynne Mizera as she guides you into the world of mixed media using paints, mediums, inks and many more products 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. $35 each class; No experience necessary; Bring an art journal to work in, everything else will be supplied. Maximum 6 students Monday Afternoons: 11:30 – 2:30 pm OR Monday Evenings: 5:00 – 8:00 pm every two weeks. See calendar at www.flyinthefibre.ca for scheduled days.

Instructor: Lynne Mizera Have you ever wondered "What is Mixed Media and why it is so popular these days?" Well come find out with Lynne Mizera as she guides you into the world of mixed media using paints, mediums, inks and many more products 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. $35 each class; No experience necessary; Bring an art journal to work in, everything else will be supplied. Maximum 6 students Monday Afternoons: 11:30 – 2:30 pm OR Monday Evenings: 5:00 – 8:00 pm every two weeks. See calendar at www.flyinthefibre.ca for scheduled days.

Instructor: Lynne Mizera Have you ever wondered "What is Mixed Media and why it is so popular these days?" Well come find out with Lynne Mizera as she guides you into the world of mixed media using paints, mediums, inks and many more products 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. $35 each class; No experience necessary; Bring an art journal to work in, everything else will be supplied. Maximum 6 students Monday Afternoons: 11:30 – 2:30 pm OR Monday Evenings: 5:00 – 8:00 pm every two weeks. See calendar at www.flyinthefibre.ca for scheduled days.

Instructor: Carmen Ditzler Make a Crazy Fun Felt Pod Thursday, June 6, 5:00PM - 8:00PM Work in three dimensions with texture, colour, cords, bumps and beads. Wet felting experience is helpful. Beginners will work on a pod with less complexity but still tons of character. Bring wet felting tools- bubble wrap, towels, scissors and wool for felting. Some extra special materials are included in the fee. $50

Instructor: Lynne Mizera Have you ever wondered "What is Mixed Media and why it is so popular these days?" Well come find out with Lynne Mizera as she guides you into the world of mixed media using paints, mediums, inks and many more products 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. $35 each class; No experience necessary; Bring an art journal to work in, everything else will be supplied. Maximum 6 students Monday Afternoons: 11:30 – 2:30 pm OR Monday Evenings: 5:00 – 8:00 pm every two weeks. See calendar at www.flyinthefibre.ca for scheduled days.

Instructor: Lynne Mizera Have you ever wondered "What is Mixed Media and why it is so popular these days?" Well come find out with Lynne Mizera as she guides you into the world of mixed media using paints, mediums, inks and many more products 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. $35 each class; No experience necessary; Bring an art journal to work in, everything else will be supplied. Maximum 6 students Monday Afternoons: 11:30 – 2:30 pm OR Monday Evenings: 5:00 – 8:00 pm every two weeks. See calendar at www.flyinthefibre.ca for scheduled days.

Self-directed and free of charge, the culture tour is a great opportunity to meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums, visit studios and venues not normally open, shop for original art or fine crafts and experience special events planned only for this weekend. Click Here To Read More

Creston Valley Arts Council is an non-profit organization that is committed to supporting, enhancing and promoting all arts and culture within the Creston Valley and surrounding areas. The "Phantom of the Gallery" Gala Exhibit and Art Auction will provide a unique experience for artists/artisans and buyers alike.

Culture Days is a collaborative, Canada-wide volunteer movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. The first annual Culture Days event swept across more than 700 Canadian cities and towns during the last weekend of September 2010, generating an extraordinary amount of enthusiasm in the process. Once again, the event will feature free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to participate “behind the scenes”—and to discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, and designers at work in their community.

"Phantom of the Gallery" Gala Evening and Art Auction. September 28th. Doors open at 5:00pm. Auction starts at 7:00pm.