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The Ferry Building Gallery creates and offers art lectures, tours and programs which reflect the cultural diversity of the North Shore community and provide a range of enriching experiences.

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Art Demo: Loom Woven Vessels & Rumple January 18 Join exhibiting artist Fran Solar as she demonstrates her unique technique of stitching and shaping a flat piece of woven metal textile into a sculpture, freestanding or for a wall. Admission by donation.
The Art of Fabric Collage: Experiments with Cutting, Bonding & Layering with Lorna Moffat January 21 In this fun hands-on workshop, you will create a fabric collage without stitching or use of a sewing machine to take home and frame. Lorna attended Glasgow School of Art from 1982 to ‘87, receiving both BA honours and postgraduate degrees in textile design. Cost: $40 including materials Register at 604-925-7270 (course #69000) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Playing with Fire: Exploring Ceramic Art January 23 Join gallery staff for a day of exploration into the ceramic arts. Cost: $60 including MOA tour & admission Register at 604-925-7270 (course #69001) or REGISTER ONLINE.
The Mapmaker's Soul: Captain Vancouver's Journals from an Indigenous Perspective January 30 Coast Salish artist Wade Baker and Mary Tasi recently published an important book called The Hidden Journals: Captain Vancouver & His Mapmaker. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #60210) or REGISTER ONLINE.
A Stitch in Time: Mending the Future with Suzanne Northcott February 1 The textile and fashion industry is one of the most polluting on the planet. We are looking for ways to understand its impact on resources, the ecosystem and people. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #69138) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Coast Salish Woodcarving and Design From an Indigenous Community Perspective February 9 Join us for a special presentation by renowned Squamish artist Splash (Aaron Nelson-Moody) as he discusses Coast Salish art from an Indigenous perspective. He will include history and cultural innovation based on Squamish objects found in various museum collections. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #69046) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Mending Workshop: Loving Your Denim with Sashiko & Embroidery February 11 Sashiko is a running stitch used traditionally for quilting and mending in Japan. Mending is having a renaissance as we begin to look for ways to counter the incredibly wasteful and harmful aspects of the textile industry. Sewing together has always been a way for women to connect and share. Cost: $40 including all supplies Register at 604-925-7270 (course #69137) or REGISTER ONLINE.
A Brief History of the Visual Artists of BC February 20 Join artist, writer and art historian Gary Sim for an overview of his project, BC Artists— a searchable database of over 19,000 visual artists. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #68998) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Ultimate Traveller: Impressions of Indonesia February 26 Peter Langer took a lengthy journey through the islands of Indonesia in the summer of 2019. In this multimedia presentation, we will explore Medan and Lake Toba in Northern Sumatra, Jakarta, the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Borobudur, Prambanan and the Sangiran Early Man Site in Central Java, Mount Bromo and the island of Bali. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #69044) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Art in Sacred Spaces February 27 Back by popular demand! Join gallery staff for a day of art discovery and cultural explorations as we visit sacred spaces around the Lower Mainland, including the International Buddhist Temple in Richmond, the Ismaili Centre in Burnaby and Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver. Cost: $45 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #68999) or REGISTER ONLINE.
History of Mixed Media with Jeanne Krabbendam March 3 Gain insight into the fascinating art form of mixed media! Jeanne will explore the art form starting in medieval times through to contemporary mixed media artists and their artworks. Through slides and discussion, Jeanne will introduce you to various mixed media techniques. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #6877) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Journeys of a Lifetime: Exploring Natural Wonders March 4 Discover the natural wonders of our planet, along with its wealth of plants and animals in this multimedia presentation that will take you virtually to every continent. See far-flung destinations, such as Antarctica, the Himalayas, Karakorum and Hindu Kush in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #68940) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Journeys of a Lifetime: Mankind’s Shared Cultural Heritage March 11 Discover our shared human heritage history and culture. Our journey through history and heritage will take us to awe-inspiring locations throughout the world. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #68941) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Repositioning: Tales from a MOA Residency March 12 Join ceramic artist Sharon Reay for an illustrated lecture exploring her recent nine-month residency at the UBC Museum of Anthropology. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #69045) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Journeys of a Lifetime: Sacred Places March 18 Wonder at Europe’s Gothic art treasures, the Bahá’i Holy Places around the World, Georgia’s ancient Gelati Monastery, the age-old cities of Kyoto & Nara in Japan, Yemen’s Old City of Sana’a, India’s Taj Mahal, the beautiful Persian Gardens of Iran, pre-Hispanic archaeological sites from Teotihuacan in Mexico to Machu Picchu in Peru and the ancient learning centre Timbuktu in Mali. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #68942) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Journeys of a Lifetime: People and Their Living Heritage March 25 Discover the living heritage of our world in a playful, informative mix of inspiring personal narratives. Witness the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico, the Ashura commemorations in Iran, the funeral ritual of the In Toraja people on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, Holy Week processions in Antigua, Guatemala and the Corpus Christi celebrations in Cusco, Peru. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #68943) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Sea to Sky Artists & Artisans April 21 Join gallery staff for an inspiring art-filled adventure. We will visit artists’ studios and galleries of the spectacular Sea to Sky corridor. 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 #68776) or REGISTER ONLINE.