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Join and witness large-scale woodcuts make their mark under a steamroller’s pressure! Eight different artists participated in September’s A Date with Culture 2019 celebration, each of them creating and carving […]
Join and witness large-scale woodcuts make their mark under a steamroller’s pressure! Eight different artists participated in September’s A Date with Culture 2019 celebration, each of them creating and carving […]
2019 brings the second edition of our Mugnificent Fundraiser, an event full of warmth, light, baked goods, and of course, MUGS! Many of our mug-nificent artists have practical, sculptural, fanciful […]
Santa Arrives at Kids Market on Saturday, November 30th at 11am! There will be hot chocolate and cookies for the first 100 children! Visit him there until December 24 where you can hear stories and sing along to holiday tunes daily. Free Photo with Santa on Saturdays from 11am to 3:30pm. Create a whimsical Thumbprint […]
Stop by the Net Loft to create a lantern out of an up-cycled tetra pack by poking holes with a pin in a creative design. These are easy to make and can be as simple or elaborate as you like. Designs and all materials are provided. This workshop is great for kids and adults of […]
Randi Makes...! explores learning through creative storytelling and play. Explore new ideas through crafts, baking, art history, science, writing, theatre and more with Randi! For more information, visit www.carouseltheatre.ca. Click the link below for Randi Makes…! Randi Makes…!
Vancouver Children’s Festival is thrilled to announce their first ever online Kids Fest Pop Up! From Tuesday, May 26 to Sunday, May 31, children and teachers will be able to take part in daily online events that will delight, engage, and entertain. It’s all free and parking will be a breeze! There are exciting shows […]
Opus Art Supplies continues to inspire everyone to keep making art. They have collected and put together a list of fun projects and informative how-tos, including Projects to Inspire Kids, to keep you creating while you’re social distancing. Click the links below for more information: Projects to Inspire Projects to Inspire Kids
Would you like to learn how to paint landscapes? Or are you already a painter wanting to learn a few more tips and techniques for realistic oil painting? Lucas Kratochwil has designed this online, 4-week workshop, to teach you how to paint realistic landscapes, from the comfort of your home, anywhere in the world! He […]
Looking Glass: Apertura Series is an exhibition of fifteen new cut and polished sculptural works by Vancouver glass artist Laura Murdoch. While these works stand together as a series, each vessel is “painted” with layers of intricate and exuberant patterns, which distinguishes it from the next. In this exhibition, Murdoch explores the idea of containment. […]
For the third year, the Craft Council of BC will be hosting their end-of-year fundraiser, Mystery Mugs! Every year, artists come up with amazing creations and different interpretations – from the classic ceramic mugs, to wall art, and sculptural pieces – that represent mug-inspired craft from all over BC. This year, the focus is on […]
Visit Carousel Theatre for Young People’s website for a selection of storytelling and craft video. Once recorded, videos remain onsite: Storytime Saturday Watch out for some of your favourite performers from award-winning CTYP shows, reading stories just for you! Randi Makes… Explore new ideas through crafts, baking, art history, science, writing, theatre and more with […]
When everything changed in the blink of an eye, Secret Lantern Society artists stayed home and developed a series of workshop videos to help you create lanterns, headdresses, and sun-coloured foods in the warmth and safety of your own homes. On Monday, December 21st, you can share your homemade creations as we Zoom into a […]
Who: Families with Preschool and School aged children What: Fun DIY Craft Kit (One per family) When: Kits available Monday, February 8th – Saturday, February 13th Where: Craft Kit pick up at False Creek Community Centre Why: So we can still celebrate with you safely It’s no PROB-LLAMA that we can’t gather this year to […]
Nurture the artist in you while you remain indoors by attending free workshops hosted online by Opus Art Supplies. Learn about different techniques from professional artists, using an assortment of mediums and tools, and create art while you do it. Courses are available for all levels, from beginner to intermediate. Visit their website for information […]
Crafted Vancouver is an annual 25-day celebration that presents and advances outstanding local, Canadian and International craftsmanship and creativity through a curated program of events taking place in venues throughout Metro Vancouver & the Fraser Valley. This year they debut six official Creative Districts, each with its own unique character and identity; Armoury District, Chinatown, […]
Join us in Ocean Artworks while Carvers from Squamish, Musqueam and Snuneymuxw First Nations honour the strong cultural connection the canoe has to the lands and the waters. Carvers will be working on their newest design, a cedar strip family canoe. They will also be working on paddles and other associated art work. The experience […]
For the third consecutive year, Latincouver will celebrate Latin American Heritage Month in BC, and we are excited to say that Granville Island will be playing host to many events this year, including the art exhibition Perceptions of Mother Earth and Altar des Muertos in Ocean Artworks. Learn about and enjoy Latin American history and […]
Meet the makers, support local businesses, and get your holiday shopping done! Amy Stewart, Shira Gold, and Banquet Workshop will be opening their doors to invite you in from 11am-6pm. […]
After an absence of almost 2 years due to the pandemic, Granville Island is excited to welcome back our much-missed Day Vendors for the holiday season! From December 6th to […]
This January, Ukama Gallery hosts a new show by an internationally acclaimed and prolific artist Paul Ygartua. The drama and originality of the new collected work is achieved through the […]
This Lunar New Year, The Lantern City is lighting up Granville Island for the first time! CMHC, with the Asian Canadian Special Events Association, brings The Lantern City to Granville […]
Create a Treasure Box Lantern while supplies last!
Visit the Kids Market this Spring Break for all kinds of fun, free, crafting workshops from 11am to 2pm! From piñatas, painting, lanterns, and more, there is something for every small crafter to enjoy. Make sure to arrive early, as sign up is on a first come, first serve basis. March 14 & 21: Photobooth […]
Renowned Haida carver Clarence Mills has returned to Granville Island and is carving once again in Ocean Artworks. Clarence has been creating art on Granville Island for over 20 years, and we are happy to have him back once again. Visit the carving shed to see an authentic Haida artist at work, as he transforms […]
The Craft Council of BC presents year 9 of The Earring Show, an annual fundraiser and juried exhibition where makers showcase wearable art in a whole host of mediums. This year, over 200 pairs of earrings will be on display and for sale at the CCBC Gallery. Opening: May 5, 2022 On view at the […]
In this two-day workshop, you will learn basic wet felting and needle-felting techniques, which can be combined to make sculptural flowers or objects of your choosing. Artists Christina Norberg and Jessica de Haas will be co-teaching this fun and exploratory workshop. All materials provided, including felting needle, foam, and a variety of merino and corriedale […]
Every day is Culture Day on Granville Island! As a premier destination for arts and cultural activities year round, Granville Island looks forward to hosting a number of Culture Days activities this fall. The kick-off day September 24 will feature All Over the Map - a presentation of free dance performances, Vancity Roots and Culture, […]
For the fourth consecutive year, Latincouver will celebrate Latin American Heritage Month in BC, by bringing a series of interactive events that include a combination of artists performances, art exhibitions, online workshops, forums, Video mapping and events to commemorate the rich and fascinating Latin American heritage and its influence in BC and Canada. Latin American […]
Opus recognizes the importance of creativity in life, as an activity to enjoy and entertain, and as an outlet for stress. In order to meet your creative needs, they have […]
ArtPen Studio specializes in combining the beauty of nature with unique design, creating functional and heart-warming wooden products. Member artist Pen Hsuan-Hsing will be popping up in store October 29th […]
Come meet member artist Suzanne Squires in the Circle Craft Store (in the Net Loft building) from Thursday November 24th to Sunday November 27th during her Pop Up. 10am-6pm each […]
Meet member artist Giosi Lammirato popping up at Circle Craft on Thursday, Dec 15 and Friday, Dec 16th. Most of Giosi's jewellery design has been inspired by nature, where true perfection exists. Although graduating from Art at Langara College and Jewelry Art and Design in Vancouver she feels most of the learning comes from the […]
The Secret Lantern Society presents the 29th annual Winter Solstice Celebration! Celebrate the darkest night and the turning of the year with the Vancouver Morris Men on a sweet little lantern walk. Bring your lanterns to the front of the False Creek Community Centre and follow the big sun lantern to a mystery location! Performances […]
Let’s hop into a colourful and bright new year with LunarFest! CMHC is partnering with the Asian-Canadian Special Events Association for this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations, to bring The Lantern City to Granville Island. In the fourth year of this city-wide project, with Granville Island’s support, the Asian-Canadian Special Events Association will be creating […]
Brand new this year, LunarFest Vancouver is moving their Lunar New Year Celebrations to Granville Island – Ocean Artworks and will host cultural activities on the weekends, free to the public, from Jan 21-Feb 21. Activities will range from craft workshops to music performances. More information will be posted on their website in the coming […]
At Soumak Boutique, we are so excited to be running our first Traditional Turkish Ceramic Painting (underglaze) Workshop to help you take that leap into learning how to paint ceramic […]
The art of Turkish tile and ceramic-making developed over the centuries incorporating many different techniques and styles. Using a different type of paint and glaze from the usual ceramic materials, […]
Enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all ages at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival. The 2023 Festival will offer a mix of in-person (on Granville Island) and Online Performances featuring circus arts, puppetry, theatre, dance, music and lots of arts activities created just for children.
The art of Turkish tile and ceramic-making developed over the centuries incorporating many different techniques and styles. Using a different type of paint and glaze from the usual ceramic materials, […]
Join Arts Umbrella on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM for an Open House and Registration Fair! This event will take place at 1400 Johnston Street, Granville Island and tours will take place at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM. Questions? Email Student Services at [email protected] or call 604 681 5268.
On September 30th, all Arts Umbrella students, families, and friends are invited and encouraged to join them for a meaningful day of reflection and education. Activities and talks will be age-appropriate and led by Indigenous artists and knowledge keepers. Drop-in activities run from 10am to 3pm; lectures and activities that require reservations are available on […]
The Secret Lantern Society presents the 30th annual Winter Solstice Celebration! Celebrate the darkest night and the turning of the year by joining one of the 3 processions. At 6pm, processions at Leg in Boot Square and Vanier Park will make their way to Triangle Square, where they will join each other and converge in […]
Colour the Dragon Dragons come in different shapes, sizes, and colours! Which one represents you the most? A group project using polarized film and our imaginations to create dragon scales that are as unique as each one of us. Dragon Charm of Freedom Dragons symbolize many things in different cultures. They are majestic and fearsome […]
Colour the Dragon Dragons come in different shapes, sizes, and colours! Which one represents you the most? A group project using polarized film and our imaginations to create dragon scales that are as unique as each one of us. Dragon Charm of Freedom Dragons symbolize many things in different cultures. They are majestic and fearsome […]
This gentle light is the fruit of traditional knowledge paired with modern interpretations. Founder of the Bamboo Says brand Huei-Ting Tsai believes that the natural beauty of bamboo can speak […]
Do you love to buy handmade things? Visit the Kids Market KID created craft fair and find some unique gifts that are made BY KIDS!
Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival May 27 to June 2 and enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all […]
Canada Day, July 1st, is one of the busiest (and most fun!) days of the year on Granville Island! It falls on Monday this year. Many of our tenants host […]