Kids as young as 18 months are invited to practice riding our balance bikes in a fun interactive riding course! We also provide helmets — kids just need to show up!
A transformational experience in self expression and creativity, disguised as a sculpture workshop. This course is for artists and aspiring artists of all skill and experience levels. Although there is some instruction on technique, the emphasis is mostly on learning to move past the barriers that keep us creatively stuck and to actually ‘see’ like […]
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.
Ballet BC's new classes and workshops program features drop-in classes in ballet and yoga, plus progressive series in ballet, tango, contemporary, Pilates, and creative immersion. Learn from the top instructors in […]
Ballet BC invites you to an exciting open studio rehearsal as the company prepares for its tour to the Fall for Dance Festivals in New York City and Toronto. Get an intimate, behind-the-scenes look into the rehearsal process at their new studios, followed by a Q & A session with Ballet BC company artists. Open […]
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 […]
Latino Heritage Month celebrates its 4th year on Granville Island! Join us for events and installations all over Granville Island, celebrating the enriching Latino culture and our connection and influence in BC and Canada. With food, art, and performances, including a Latin Market featuring the Day of the Dead, there is something for everyone to […]
Celebrate the 36th year of the Vancouver Writers Fest! Over 115 authors appearing in-person at over 80 events across Granville Island. Events for students, youth, families, and adults, including events curated by Guest Curator Elamin Adbelmahmoud, featuring topics ranging from Blackness as a portal, and witchy novels, to the precariousness of our modern state and […]
Part of the Chutzpah Festival’s exploration of how artists address difficult histories, FORGE is a captivating multi-day performance piece examining how places of trauma are memorialized. Jewish, Queer UK Artist […]
Join us for an extraordinary pop-up event featuring ArtPen Studio's holiday collection, where you'll find fun holiday gifts like Tangram-inspired puzzle sets – the perfect holiday presents! Plus, you'll have […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Construction of FLEET studios one and two is currently underway on Granville Island. Come visit the team in January, say hello, and learn more about what is happening with FLEET […]
Join us for an immersive and interactive fashion experience with Vancouver’s leading designers and fashion students in innovation and sustainability. Featuring designs by Nicole Dextras, Ana D’Carvalho, Valentina Valor Ruiz […]
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.
