Arts & Crafts

From workshops to craft fairs, from art shows arts festivals, there are many arts & crafts activities for families to enjoy across Metro Vancouver.

Michaels Kids Club

Did you know you can shop and have your kids entertained at the same time? Just head to Michaels on any given Saturday and have your children craft while you browse. Parents are required to remain on the premises.These classes occur on Saturdays, are about 30 minutes long and geared
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All Syrup Super Squishee Art Show

Amsterdam-based artist digestor—aka Peter Orsag—along with a collection of his most recent original works- is making a stop at The Drive Canteen. In addition to the original pop art paintings on display, there will be a Simpson’s-theme photo installation on site, Simpson’s-themed activities for all ages, door prizes and free gifts
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Place des Arts June Exhibition Opening

As part of our year-long celebration to mark our 50th Anniversary, this exhibition reflects our season mission to celebrate Place des Arts voices through creative connection, storytelling and joy. The work on display was created over the past 50 years by current and former Place des Arts students, teachers, volunteers,
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First Saturday Open Studios

First Saturday Open Studios is an opportunity to visit artists at work in their studios located throughout the lower mainland. The goal is to build connections between artists and the public. First Saturday Open Studios When: June 3, 2023 Time: 12 – 5pm Where: Eastside Atelier Studios Address: 1310 William
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Family Day at Place des Arts

Tour the exhibitions and create your own art at this drop-in event. All ages welcome! Family Day at Place des Arts When: October 16, 2022 Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Where: Place des Arts Address: 1120 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam Website: www.placedesarts.ca

Lollipop Ghosts

Head down to Granville Island Kids Market to make a spooky lollipop ghost. Admission is FREE! Lollipop Ghosts When: Sunday, October 9, 2022 Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm Where: Granville Island Kids Market Address: 1496 Cartwright Street, Vancouver Website: www.kidsmarket.ca

Family Art Workshop
Family Art Workshop: Learning to express yourself through art

In this FREE workshop, participants will learn how to express themselves through art, create fun fall-themed crafts, and play various group games together as a family. This workshop is built around play and working with various natural art materials (materials from the outside world: flowers, leaves, pinecones, etc.) while introducing
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Weaving Stories Together
Weaving Stories Together at Place des Arts

Weaving Stories Together is hosting a community-engaged art project in celebration of Place des Arts’ 50th anniversary. The project, facilitated by Mariana Frochtengarten, will embody their 50th-anniversary mission to celebrate Place des Arts voices through creative connection, storytelling and joy. Contribute to this art project by taking part in a
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National Truth and Reconciliation Day
Be the Change You Want to See

Join First Nations Artist and Facilitator, Christine Mackenzie, for a free, community event on National Truth and Reconciliation Day. During this workshop, you’ll learn from Christine in an uplifting environment and help colour in parts of a butterfly’s life cycle. The butterfly represents change and growth, which reflects the journey
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September Exhibitions Opening
September Exhibitions Opening

Celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions: Sharing Culture Through the Natural World, Place des Arts’ Community Engaged Art Project; Evolution of Self and Indigenous Art, Various Mediums by Various Artists; and Of the Earth, ceramics by Fraser Valley Potter’s Guild Association. All exhibitions will be on display in-person and
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