Latin American Heritage Month Festival
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 […]
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 […]
Words shape our world: they can delight, inspire, provoke, comfort and unite—as do the authors, journalists and poets who wield them. The Vancouver Writers Festival, which runs from October 18 to 24, encourages readers of all ages to explore the power of storytelling, and books, through dozens of events with local and international writers. This […]
Visit the Kids Market for Zoo Day! Get to learn all about the wonders of animals with two 30 minute shows at 12:30 and 1:30, plus stay after for a meet and greet with the animals.
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 […]
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 […]
The Vancouver Writers Fest celebrates their 35th anniversary this year by welcoming audiences back to Granville Island for their flagship Festival from October 17–23. This year's Festival features 80 events, including 6 curated by the 2022 Guest Curator: journalist and 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner Omar El Akkad. Youth events can be attended in-person or […]
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 included a number of free workshops and tutorials on their website to help fill them. Indulge in self-care and calm while learning new things and […]
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 […]
A transformational experience in self expression and creativity, disguised as a sculpture workshop. Every child is a fully self expressed artist up until the moment that they decide they are […]
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 […]
Circle Craft has brought back their popular meet the artist pop-up event. Kicking off this weekend is long-time ceramic artist and teacher Charmian Nimmo. Clay has always been a sort […]
Join us Saturday and Sunday April 29-30th for a delightful showcase of coop member Elaine Brewer-White's playful ceramics at the Circle Craft Store! Elaine's unique creations bring joy and fun […]
This Red Dress Day Project in Ron Basford Park is a collaboration between Chepximiya Siyam/Chief Janice George and Granville Island. Chepximiya has used fabric in a two-dimensional design that evokes […]
The concept for this tango immersion week is to delve deeper into the dance, the culture, and the music; to be able to come to a heightened place of understanding and confidence in our individual dance. We will be breaking down the building blocks of tango: the walk, the embrace, the musicality, and the pause, […]
One of Circle Craft's newest member artists, Martha Casey-Knight will be popping up at Circle Craft this weekend with her ’a little gritty but pretty' ceramic business Hell Wench. Each […]
Tracey-Mae Chambers is a Métis installation artist, a member of the Métis Nation of Ontario, who travels through Canada and the USA creating site specific art installations at residential school historical sites, […]
Get up close to the Giants and explore the inner workings of a Concrete Plant! Heidelberg Materials is celebrating over 100 years on Granville Island! Get up close to the Giants and explore the inner workings of a concrete plant during our Annual Open House! Join us for live music, big trucks, plant tours, face […]
Celebrate Ballet BC’s new home! For one weekend only (May 27 + 28), new Granville Island tenant Ballet BC is opening their doors to visitors. Explore and experience the inspiring […]
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 […]
Urbanarium is a local non-profit that hosts public dialogue on city planning and urban design. This public studio will explore the idea of connecting Granville Island to the Granville Bridge… […]
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 the Parks Canada Southern Resident Killer Whale Outreach team to learn all about Southern Resident Killer Whales, the ocean ecosystem, and actions we can take to help protect them. […]
Join us for an extraordinary journey into the realms of inter/dependence at the 13th Annual Indian Summer Festival, set to take place from July 6-16th in Vancouver. Prepare to immerse […]
Come one, come all to FOOLS AT PLAY, a clown spectacular on Granville Island, presented by Axis Theatre Company and Granville Island. A celebration of nonsense, silliness and complete absurdity, this family-friendly Clown Cabaret marks the final showcase of works created and performed by Axis’ CLOWN TURN CREATION intensive participants.
We look forward to welcoming back Canoe Cultures for their third year of programming on Granville Island. Canoe Cultures is an Indigenous lead organization, dedicated to the art and culture of the canoe, and the artists who create them. They present visual and performing arts as their primary means of transmitting Indigenous culture and communicating […]
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 […]
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 the city and the company's own dancers in the inspiring studio environment they rehearse in each day. Fall 2023 series launch September 20, and drop-ins […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]