Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 50 Layered Necklace Workshop NEW! Design and create your own handcrafted layered necklace set in this creative, hands-on class. You will make both a short choker and a long pendant necklace while learning how to shape, connect and layer wire elements. Every chain, clasp and pendant is made by you resulting in a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects your style. Instructor: Alicia Meek Sat, May 30 | 11 am-1 pm | $49/1 | 159380 Bowen Park Complex Wire Wrapped Hoops & Earrings NEW! In this fun, beginner-friendly workshop, explore shaping, wrapping and decorative techniques to design beautiful pieces with your choice of beads or crystals. Leave with a pair of handmade earrings and the skills to keep creating your own jewelry at home. Instructor: Alicia Meek Sat, May 30 | 1:30-3:30 pm | $45/1 | 159382 Bowen Park Complex Wire Wrapped Jewelry - Hammered Take your wire wrapping skills to the next level with hammered techniques in this intermediate jewelry-making class. Learn how to create unique, textured pieces using wire and a hammer for stunning results. No prior experience needed - just creativity and enthusiasm. Instructor: Alicia Meek Tue, Jun 9 | 6:30-8:30 pm | $45/1 | 159388 Bowen Park Complex Fine Ring Stacking Workshop Learn to size your finger, develop basic silversmith and soldering skills and become familiar with studio safety, torch use, texturing and finishing techniques. All supplies, including silver, are included in the cost. You will leave with three stunning rings that you crafted yourself! Instructor: Angela Scorer Sat, Apr 25 | 10:30 am-1:30 pm | $139/1 | 160981 Sat, May 9 | 10:30 am-1:30 pm | $139/1 | 160984 Sat, Jun 20 | 10:30 am-1:30 pm | $139/1 | 161015 Bowen Park Complex Wide Ring Stacking Workshop Learn to size your finger, develop basic silversmith and soldering skills and become familiar with studio safety, torch use, texturing and finishing techniques. All supplies, including silver, are included in the cost. You will leave with a stunning wide hammered ring and a fine stacking ring that you crafted yourself! Instructor: Angela Scorer Sat, Apr 25 | 2:30-5:30 pm | $139/1 | 160982 Sat, May 9 | 2:30-5:30 pm | $139/1 | 160986 Sat, Jun 20 | 2:30-5:30 pm | $139/1 | 161016 Bowen Park Complex Weaving the Wild: Nature Mobiles & Dreamcatchers NEW! Connect with your creativity and nature in this relaxing, fully hands-on workshop. Using English Ivy and other foraged materials, such as twigs, feathers, moss and flowers, you will weave your own nature-inspired mobile or dreamcatcher. No experience is needed. Instructor: Alicia Meek Sat, Apr 25 | 1:30-3:30 pm | $45/1 | 159371 Bowen Park Complex Pressed Flower Lanterns & Suncatchers NEW! Create luminous, nature-inspired art using foraged flowers and natural materials. In this relaxing, hands-on workshop, you will design your own paper lantern and hanging suncatcher using pressed blooms, vines and other foraged finds. This is a beautiful way to weave creativity with the season’s colours and bring the outdoors into your home. Instructor: Alicia Meek Tue, May 26 | 6:30-8:30 pm | $45/1 | 159376 Bowen Park Complex Basket Weaving with English Ivy In this workshop, you will learn about the invasive species English Ivy and how to process it for weaving. You will create a small basket to take home. A relaxing and meditative craft that turns an invasive plant into something useful and beautiful. Perfect for all levels. Instructor: Alicia Meek Sat, Jun 20 | 11 am-1 pm | $34/1 | 159389 Bowen Park Complex Mixed Media Art Come explore and learn a variety of art techniques, including intuitive painting, collage, stamping and more. If you are looking for an introduction to art, craving some fun and lightness and/or you are wanting to move through your fear of making art, this class is for you. We will create a few art pieces, imbuing them with your own personal meaning. A supply list will be given at the first class. Instructor: Soleila Erickson Sat, May 2-Jun 6 | 2:30-4:30 pm | $120/6 | 158136 Bowen Park Complex Arts & Crafts
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