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. Propellor Studios, Kasama Chocolate, i.e. creative artworks, New Leaf Editions, Craft Council BC, and more businesses* along Cartwright St. will also be hosting open houses. […]
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 January 3rd, they will be occupying two spaces in the Net Loft formerly occupied by Maiwa Design and Mia Bella, and one in the Public […]
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 […]
CMHC-Granville Island would like to acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
