If you are like most of us, you hate to throw out anything historical belonging to your non-profit, BUT the boxes are piling up and the storage closet is getting smaller. Did you know the Gabriola Museum can hold some of your precious history? Do you want to learn about what to archive and how [...]
The Silva Bay Shipyard School is offering an introduction to woodworking workshop for women. The workshop will take place on Saturday Nov 21st and Sunday Nov 22nd, 2009 from 9am to 4pm. The instructor is local woodworker Jan Sabine. This two-day course will teach participants shop safety, use of basic woodworking tools and an introduction [...]
Interested in West African drumming and dancing? This is for you. On Thursday, October 29th Thursday, October 22nd, Kocassale Dioubate (Griot, master drummer, and dancer from Guinea) will be on Gabriola for these workshops:
This workshop will take place on Saturday, September 19th from 1 to 5 pm at the Gabriola Commons. Register now if you’re planning to attend, as there are only 20 spaces available. Here are all the details about the workshop, the presenter, and how to register:
Here you’ll find information about six events that are part of ArtStart 2009, presented by the Gabriola Arts Council and the Dancing Man Festival. ArtStart includes workshops on hip-hop beat making, song writing, swing dance, dance for kids, hip-hop for youth, and burlesque for women. Interested? Head over to the coffee bar at Artworks to [...]
Want to learn about re-using your grey water? Come to the Agi Hall (465 South Road) on Tuesday, August 11th at 6:30 pm. This interactive workshop (With Ron Hartman, Hartman Land Design Inc) will showcase a grey water re-use system and an innovative outdoor garden system. Reducing your water consumption can be easy! This event [...]
Kikeyambe will be offering two workshops on Sunday, August 2nd at the Agi Hall: West African Drumming Workshop — Sunday August 2nd: 12pm – 1:15pm West African Dance Workshop — Sunday August 2nd: 1:30pm -2:45pm The cost is $18 for one workshop, or $30 for both. To register or for more information, contact Esther by [...]
Come learn to use a scythe at the Gabriola Commons. On Saturday, May 23rd, the Commons will offer a free scything workshop from 2pm to 4pm. They write: Everyone welcome… come try it out, find out where to buy a scythe of your own and generally learn more about moving, and drying and storing hay. [...]
Update: this event has been cancelled due to lack of registration. Brian Hoover and Shasta Martinuk will teach a Ta Ke Ti Na workshop at the Gabriola Commons on Friday May 8th and Saturday May 9th. The Ta Ke Ti Na page on the instructors’ website explains: Ta Ke Ti Na is a musical group [...]
Learn how you can protect Gabriola from invasive plants. Gabriola Land and Trails Trust (GALTT) invites you to meet at
The Gabriola Poetry Association invites you to Drumbeg on Sunday March 29th for Fledglings: new poems for the birds! It’s nearly fledgling season and we want to welcome the brand new baby birds into the world with some brand new bird poems. Bring a poem for the birds and join local poets and special Guest [...]
The Gabriola Ecumenical Society invites you to the following three workshops: Taize chant and spirituality Presented by Lucia Gamroth. Friday March 27th, 7 to 9 pm Following the thread: witnessing your spiritual unfolding through writing Presented by Ray McGinnis. Saturday March 28th, 9:30 to 11:45 am. Spirituality and the arts Presented by Gerrit Verstraete. Saturday [...]
Title: Cheesemaking WorkshopLocation: Harvest ThymeDescription: Observe mozzarella and paneer cheese being made right before your eyes. Sample the fresh cheese! Reserve your spot at Harvest Thyme with $5 registration free. Start Time: 19:00Date: 2009-03-25