Events
The Ferry Building Gallery creates and offers art lectures, tours, workshops, and programs which reflect the cultural diversity of the North Shore community and provide a range of enriching experiences.
WorkshopsRug Hooking with Jamie GirouardJanuary 25 - February 8 Explore the art of rug hooking with the guidance of primitive rug hooker and artist Jamie Girouard. Cost: $75 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #183202) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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Special EventsDigital Art, NFT’s and AI, Oh My!January 26 This workshop is cancelled.
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WorkshopsPortrait Drawing with ElmiraJanuary 28 Join Elmira for an intimate portrait drawing session in the gallery, inspired by the Portraits of Now exhibition. Explore blind contour drawing, self-portraits using mirrors, and connections between the gallery portraits and your own story. Cost: $20 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #183326) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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Art ToursArt in Unusual SpacesJanuary 29 Join gallery staff for a day of art discovery and cultural exploration as we visit a carefully chosen selection of art in unusual or underexplored spaces – a mini "Culture Crawl" minus the crowds. Enjoy lunch at a local eatery or bring your own (cost of lunch not included in tour). Cost: $55 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #182624) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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WorkshopsExploring Composition with CollageFebruary 2 Back by popular demand! Unlock the secrets of powerful abstract compositions in this full-day workshop with Marlene Lowden. Cost: $95 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #183201) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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WorkshopsKnitting Circle in the GalleryFebruary 4 Join us for a cozy and creative knitting session at the Ferry Building Gallery! Whether you’re picking up needles for the first time or an experienced knitter, all skill levels are welcome. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #183329) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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WorkshopsCreating a Magical Felted MushroomFebruary 8 Inspired by her sculptural felt pieces on display in the gallery, artist Marianne Hansen will guide you in creating a magical mushroom using both wet felting and needle felting techniques. The workshop fee includes a kit with detailed instructions and materials to make 6 mushrooms. Cost: $85 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #182817) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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WorkshopsKnitting Circle in the GalleryFebruary 11 Join us for a cozy and creative knitting session at the Ferry Building Gallery! Whether you’re picking up needles for the first time or an experienced knitter, all skill levels are welcome. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #184266) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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Art ToursExploring the Legacy of Emily CarrFebruary 12 Join Ferry Building Gallery staff for an exciting day unpacking the brilliance and legacy of Emily Carr. Enjoy a guided tour of the new Emily Carr exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery followed by a visit to a couple of local artists’ studios. Cost: $65 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #182628) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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WorkshopsOne of a Kind: Monoprinting on a Gel PlateFebruary 15 Join us for this one-day introduction to gel plate printing and learn the fundamentals of colour blending and gradations, texture making, mask and stencil use, and registering multiple layers! No experience is needed. Cost: $95 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #183280) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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WorkshopsAdvanced Printing on a Gel PlateFebruary 16 This workshop is suitable for those who are familiar with the fundamentals of printing with a gel plate and wish to move on to more advanced techniques such as resist/transfer printing with a variety of methods including using laser prints of your own drawings or photographs. Cost: $95 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #183281) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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WorkshopsKnitting Circle in the GalleryFebruary 18 Join us for a cozy and creative knitting session at the Ferry Building Gallery! Whether you’re picking up needles for the first time or an experienced knitter, all skill levels are welcome. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #184267) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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WorkshopsSquamish Nation Wool WeavingMarch 1 - March 8 Join Spelex̱ílh, Anjeanette Dawson, a traditional wool weaver, knowledge keeper, storyteller, and Indigenous educator from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and make your own wool weaving! Learn how to weave using a loom and discover the history, revival, and teaching of wool weaving. Cost: $90 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #172617) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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Art ToursSea to Sky Artists & ArtisansMarch 26 Join gallery staff for an inspiring art-filled adventure! Visit artists' studios and galleries of the spectacular Sea-to-Sky corridor from West Vancouver to Squamish. Enjoy lunch at a local eatery or bring your own (cost of lunch not included in tour). Cost: $65 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #183204) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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