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.

Workshops Making Beaded Fringed Earrings January 18 Join beading artist and Squamish elder Laurine Daniels to learn how to create a beautiful pair of beaded fringed earrings. Suitable for beginners, ages 11 and up. All supplies will be provided. Children younger than 11 must participate with their parent or caregiver. Cost: $25 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #207334) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Special Events Art Café: Unpacking Abstract Art January 20 Join local abstract artist Sharon Habib and Ferry Building Gallery's Leigh-Anne Niehaus for an approachable discussion that demystifies abstraction and reveals its presence in everyday life. Their exploration and insights will deepen your understanding and appreciation of abstract art. Cost: $10 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #198770) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Art Tours Contemporary Indigenous Art and the Bill Reid Gallery January 21 Join gallery staff for an inspiring art-filled adventure learning about local Indigenous art. Cost: $60 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #204873) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Workshops Bookmark Making with Invasive Plants January 24 As winter settles in and seeds rest beneath the soil, cozy up with a good book—and a handmade bookmark! In this workshop you'll transform locally harvested invasive plants from restoration sites into unique bookmarks using recycled paper and basic papermaking techniques. Cost: $35 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #204870) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Workshops The Art of Rug Hooking February 7 - February 21 Explore rug hooking using recycled textiles and coffee sacks. Guided by Jamie Girouard, this three-session workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters. Cost: $85 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #206112) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Workshops Intro to Wool Weaving on a Tapestry Loom February 14 Join Ferry Building Gallery exhibiting artist Haley Hunt-Brondwin for an introduction to tapestry weaving on a frame loom. Cost: $160 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #199096) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Art Tours Art in Unusual Spaces February 18 Join gallery staff for a day of discovery and cultural exploration on a mini "Culture Crawl" minus the crowds. We’ll visit a thoughtfully curated selection of art in unique and often underexplored spaces. Cost: $55 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #204872) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Workshops Wearable Cross Stitch February 21 Discover the world of cross stitch! In this introductory workshop, you will learn basic cross-stitch skills, techniques, and tips. Ferry Building Gallery exhibiting artist Mallory Donen will demonstrate and guide you through a simple pattern to make a wearable pin or patch using cross-stitch. Cost: $39 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #207367) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Special Events Art Café: Exploring the Artist Faith Ringgold February 24 Local artists Sharon Habib and Meghan Sharir will lead a stimulating discussion on the life and work of Faith Ringgold—an American painter, author, mixed media sculptor, performance artist, and intersectional activist best known for her powerful narrative quilts. Cost: $10 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #207618) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Art Tours Exploring Art in Richmond and Steveston March 11 Discover art and culture in Richmond! Enjoy a guided tour of the current exhibition at the Richmond Art Gallery, followed by a wander and lunch on the waterfront in Steveston Village. Explore the amazing public art at Richmond Olympic Oval. Cost: $60 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #207281) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Workshops The Art of Abri Paper Marbling March 14 Celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, by learning about the ancient art and practice of paper marbling! In this workshop, you will make designs on water to create a unique piece of marbled paper to take home. Cost: $35 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #204912) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Art Tours Exploring Art at UBC: The Beaty Biodiversity Museum and the Belkin Gallery March 25 Hop on the bus and discover the treasures the UBC campus has to offer! We will start by exploring the art and permanent collections at the wonderful Beaty Biodiversity Museum, followed by a guided tour of the exhibition at the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery. Cost: $60 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #204874) or REGISTER ONLINE.