What is up and coming at Pope Mountain Arts?
Upcoming Events:
Pope Mountain Arts is excited to be open to full capacity offering a wide range of classes for people of all ages. Here is a look at our programming for the next few months. Some events are still in the early planning stages.
Beaded Earrings - with Elsa Berland
Elsa Berland, Lusilyoo - Frog Clan. A Dene Cree Designer, born and raised in Dakelh Territory (Fort St. James, BC).
Elsa uses traditional Native mediums to create unique jewelry pieces, and does her best to use this as a way to stay connected to her culture. She has been beading as an adult for just over ten years. She learned as a child from her Carrier Class teacher Florence Sam, and carries on the tradition in her family following her maternal Grandmother Sally Prince and paternal Grandmother Nancy Berland. Though she doesn't get a lot of traditional work done, she is inspired and motivated by the many great beaders/sewers before her. Awet'za.
To register, please complete the form below. Once your space is confirmed payment will be required to hold your spot.
Spring Land-Based Healing & Wellness - with Nak'azdli Elder Clara Jack and Lauren Aldred - Session 5
In this workshop series Nak’azdli Elder Clara Jack and Lauren Aldred, MA-PPL will share teachings about the importance of our relationship with the Land, to forage, and to prepare plant medicines.
This is a placeholder for information purposes. To register for the full series please use the form found on session 1 (May 11th).
Art Workshop with Sydney - Sleepy Dog Portrait
This workshop is for children aged 10 years and up. Please use the form below to register. Payment will be required once your registration is confirmed.
Peanut Butter and Jammers - Open Mic
MUSICIANS - It would be great if you would let us know if you plan on joining us. There is no cost - it just helps us plan for the event.
Spring Land-Based Healing & Wellness - with Nak'azdli Elder Clara Jack and Lauren Aldred - Session 6
In this workshop series Nak’azdli Elder Clara Jack and Lauren Aldred, MA-PPL will share teachings about the importance of our relationship with the Land, to forage, and to prepare plant medicines.
This is a placeholder for information purposes. To register for the full series please use the form found on session 1 (May 11th).
This session runs from 4 pm to 6:30 pm and 6:45 - 8:15 pm.
Art Workshop with Sydney - Highway Perspective
This workshop is for children aged 10 years and up. Please use the form below to register. Payment will be required once your registration is confirmed.
Please note that participants will need to bring a ruler.
Water Lily - Summer Creative Retreat ~ with Lauren Aldred
There is no cost for this retreat day, and all participants aged 15+ are welcome. Pre-registration is required as space is limited to 16. This event is free-of-charge. Please let us know of any special dietary needs at the time of registration. You will need to bring a large box to take your artwork home at the end of the day.
Afternoon Tea - featuring the Frosted Forest Bakehouse (first seating)
Afternoon tea - how delightful.
We thought it would be fun to celebrate Caledonia Days with a tea party! Because it’s a party we invite you to get dressed up in your fancy clothing (hats encouraged). This is optional - but we think it will make the event more fun.
We will have tea of course (both hot and cold), as well as a variety of tea sandwiches, fruits and sweet treats from Melissa Hathaway’s Frosted Forest Bakehouse. There will be two seatings to choose from: 12 pm to 1 pm and 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Each seating is limited to 20 people and you can reserve a table for 2 to 4 people. We will have gluten free, nut-free and vegetarian options available.
The food items will be buffet style so you are able to pick and choose what you would like to enjoy (see the dietary restrictions option on the registration form).
Please do not send your payment until your reservation has been confirmed. Upon confirmation, payment is required within 24 hours or you reservation may be cancelled.
Afternoon Tea - featuring the Frosted Forest Bakehouse (2nd seating)
Afternoon tea - how delightful.
We thought it would be fun to celebrate Caledonia Days with a tea party! Because it’s a party we invite you to get dressed up in your fancy clothing (hats encouraged). This is optional - but we think it will make the event more fun.
We will have tea of course (both hot and cold), as well as a variety of tea sandwiches, fruits and sweet treats from Melissa Hathaway’s Frosted Forest Bakehouse. There will be two seatings to choose from: 12 pm to 1 pm and 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Each seating is limited to 20 people and you can reserve a table for 2 to 4 people. We will have gluten free, nut-free and vegetarian options available.
The food items will be buffet style so you are able to pick and choose what you would like to enjoy (see the dietary restrictions option on the registration form).
Please do not send your payment until your reservation has been confirmed. Upon confirmation, payment is required within 24 hours or you reservation may be cancelled.
Private rental - Red Cross Babysitting Event
To register and pay for this program please contact brant11@shaw.ca.
Play Music on the Porch Day - at Pope Mountain Arts
Grab your instruments, your family and friends and head on over to "our house" to enjoy the gift of making music. Just people coming together to share the joy of bringing music into the world.
What if for one day everything stopped, and we all just listened to the music?
On Play Music on the Porch Day, people in communities around the world step outside, share a song, and create connections that cross cultures, generations, and differences. No tickets. No stages required.
Whether you’re a professional musician, a beginner, a family, a or someone who simply loves music, you can be part of this global celebration
Come Sew With Us! - with Joan MacGillivray and Catherine Henshaw
Joan and Catherine are back with another sewing class! This time they will be teaching participants how to make one of each of the following projects: a “turtle mop”, a small cross-shoulder pouch, a microwave potato bag and a shopping tote.
This class is open to all levels, but assumes a basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.
Participants will need to bring a sewing machine, cotton thread, straight pins or clips, scissors and a stitch ripper. A rotary cutting tool and mat, and sewing ruler are also handy to have, but there will be some available to use.
As this is an all-day class we recommend that participants bring their snacks/lunch/drinks with them. There are a limited selection of cold drinks ($2), tea ($ .50) and coffee pods ($1) available for purchase.
Spring Land-Based Healing & Wellness - with Nak'azdli Elder Clara Jack and Lauren Aldred - Session 4
In this workshop series Nak’azdli Elder Clara Jack and Lauren Aldred, MA-PPL will share teachings about the importance of our relationship with the Land, to forage, and to prepare plant medicines.
This is a placeholder for information purposes. To register for the full series please use the form found on session 1 (May 11th).
FULL - Willow Weaving - Garden Obelisk or Peony Support
This workshop is full but you can register for a waitlist.
Anneh, “The Willow Bender” has been weaving with willow for many year. She was initially self-taught; however, she has gone on to hone her craft with renowned basketry professionals from Europe, the USA and Canada. The supplies used in this workshop were grown on Anneh’s willow farm in Quick, BC. She harvests, cures, sorts and grades all her materials.
This workshop is suitable for Adults and Youth (14 yr +), beginner.
Please use the form below to register for the class. We will be in touch with you during our regular business hours to confirm your space and payment arrangements. Please note that once your spot has been confirmed payment will be required to hold your space.
You can choose to make a plant support obelisk (up to 6 feet tall). These beautiful pieces are great for supporting climbing plants in your garden.
Or … you can make this peony support to hold up those big, beautiful blooms. Garden art at its finest!
FULL - Willow Weaving - Basket
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL
Anneh, “The Willow Bender” has been weaving with willow for many year. She was initially self-taught; however, she has gone on to hone her craft with renowned basketry professionals from Europe, the USA and Canada. The supplies used in this workshop were grown on Anneh’s willow farm in Quick, BC. She harvests, cures, sorts and grades all her materials.
This workshop is suitable for Adults and Youth (14 yr +), beginner and intermediate.
You will learn how to make a willow basket using the stake-and-strand technique, with whaling and randing and a basic border. There will be lots of learning in this workshop! There will be time to add a handle if you choose.
The look of the basket with a handle.
Please note the willow stars are not part of the workshop.
The dimension of the basket you will be making is 9-10 inches (bottom), by 5-7 inches tall.
Please use the form below to register for the class. We will be in touch with you during our regular business hours to confirm your space and payment arrangements. Please note that once your spot has been confirmed payment will be required to hold your space.
This workshop is now full but you are welcome to add your name to a waiting list in the event their are any cancellations.
Willow Weaving - Dragonfly Sculpture
Anneh, “The Willow Bender” has been weaving with willow for many year. She was initially self-taught; however, she has gone on to hone her craft with renowned basketry professionals from Europe, the USA and Canada. The supplies used in this workshop were grown on Anneh’s willow farm in Quick, BC. She harvests, cures, sorts and grades all her materials.
This workshop is suitable for beginners (14 yr +).
Anneh will teach you how to make a sculptural willow piece, using basic techniques. This is a fun discovery into the art of willow sculpture.
Please use the form below to register for the class. We will be in touch with you during our regular business hours to confirm your space and payment arrangements. Please note that payment will be required to hold your space.
Please note - the basket used as a display under the sculpture is not part of this workshop.
Nak’azdli Textile Exhibit - Opening reception
Please note that this event will take place during the planned, town-wide power outage.
Stuart the Snake's Scavenger Hunt - ParticipAction Community Challenge
This all-ages event is a fun way to get moving in support of the ParticipAction Community Challenge. Registered participants (aka paid participants) will be issued a map to track their progress along the designated route as they look for pottery snakes. Travel along the route must be human-powered (i.e. walking, jogging, running, biking etc.). The snakes hidden in the first part of the route (in both directions) will be designated for any registered participants who are 10 or under to find.
Participating is easy:
Register using the form below.
E-transfer your $5 pp registration fee to popemountainarts@gmail.com. Note: same day registration will be $10 pp.
Show up between 11 am and 12 pm on the day of the event to sign in. Registered participants will be issued the map and instructions. Anyone can participate in the walk, but only those who have paid a registration fee will be eligible to turn in a snake to win one of the pottery mugs.
Registered participants who do not find a snake will still be eligible to enter a separate prize draw if they complete the full route.
This event will take place rain or shine.
Spring Land-Based Healing & Wellness - with Nak'azdli Elder Clara Jack and Lauren Aldred - Session 3
In this workshop series Nak’azdli Elder Clara Jack and Lauren Aldred, MA-PPL will share teachings about the importance of our relationship with the Land, to forage, and to prepare plant medicines.
This is a placeholder for information purposes. To register for the full series please use the form found on session 1 (May 11th).
FULL - Stained Glass Workshop - with Fiona Love
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL.
Join Fiona for a fun-filled day of making stained glass art. All supplies will be provided to make at least one piece (you can make more than one if you have time). Please bring a pair of leather work gloves, as you will use a soldering iron to adhere the copper foil to your art piece(s). The minimum age for this workshop is 16 years.
If you have participated in one of Fiona’s workshops before and would like to design your own image please let us know at the time of registration.
We recommend you bring snacks, lunch and drinks with you as there will not be an official lunch break.
Fort St. James Quilters - Quilt Exhibit
There is an active quilting community in Fort St. James and surrounding areas. We are delighted that some of these artisans will be sharing some of their creations in this exhibit.
The FSJ Quilting Group has an active page on Facebook (Ft St James Quilters) which you can join by request. Many members of this group meet at Pope Mountain Arts on the first Saturday of each month from 9 am to 5 pm (September through May). They meet to sew, socialize and share ideas and would love to have new members join the group ($10 drop in fee).
Fort St. James Quilters - Quilt Exhibit
There is an active quilting community in Fort St. James and surrounding areas. We are delighted that some of these artisans will be sharing some of their creations in this exhibit.
The FSJ Quilting Group has an active page on Facebook (Ft St James Quilters) which you can join by request. Many members of this group meet at Pope Mountain Arts on the first Saturday of each month from 9 am to 5 pm (September through May). They meet to sew, socialize and share ideas and would love to have new members join the group ($10 drop in fee).
Fort St. James Quilters - Quilt Exhibit
There is an active quilting community in Fort St. James and surrounding areas. We are delighted that some of these artisans will be sharing some of their creations in this exhibit.
The FSJ Quilting Group has an active page on Facebook (Ft St James Quilters) which you can join by request. Many members of this group meet at Pope Mountain Arts on the first Saturday of each month from 9 am to 5 pm (September through May). They meet to sew, socialize and share ideas and would love to have new members join the group ($10 drop in fee).
Spring Land-Based Healing & Wellness - with Nak'azdli Elder Clara Jack and Lauren Aldred - Session
In this workshop series Nak’azdli Elder Clara Jack and Lauren Aldred, MA-PPL will share teachings about the importance of our relationship with the Land, to forage, and to prepare plant medicines.
This is a placeholder for information purposes. To register for the full series please use the form found on session 1 (May 11th).
Postponed until October 3rd Come Sew With Us! - with Joan MacGillivray and Catherine Henshaw
This class has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. It will be rescheduled for October 3rd.
Joan and Catherine are back with another sewing class! This time they will be teaching participants how to make one of each of the following projects: a “turtle mop”, a small cross-shoulder pouch, a microwave potato bag and a shopping tote.
This class is open to all levels, but assumes a basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.
Participants will need to bring a sewing machine, cotton thread, straight pins or clips, scissors and a stitch ripper. A rotary cutting tool and mat, and sewing ruler are also handy to have, but there will be some available to use.
As this is an all-day class we recommend that participants bring their snacks/lunch/drinks with them. There are a limited selection of cold drinks ($2), tea ($ .50) and coffee pods ($1) available for purchase.
Fort St. James Quilters - Quilt Exhibit
There is an active quilting community in Fort St. James and surrounding areas. We are delighted that some of these artisans will be sharing some of their creations in this exhibit.
The FSJ Quilting Group has an active page on Facebook (Ft St James Quilters) which you can join by request. Many members of this group meet at Pope Mountain Arts on the first Saturday of each month from 9 am to 5 pm (September through May). They meet to sew, socialize and share ideas and would love to have new members join the group ($10 drop in fee).
SOLD OUT - Home Routes Concert 5 - Dustin Dale Gaspard and Tanner Bingaman
Home Routes - Dustin Dale Gaspard & Tanner Bingaman
Fort St. James Quilters - Quilt Exhibit
There is an active quilting community in Fort St. James and surrounding areas. We are delighted that some of these artisans will be sharing some of their creations in this exhibit.
The FSJ Quilting Group has an active page on Facebook (Ft St James Quilters) which you can join by request. Many members of this group meet at Pope Mountain Arts on the first Saturday of each month from 9 am to 5 pm (September through May). They meet to sew, socialize and share ideas and would love to have new members join the group ($10 drop in fee).
Fort St. James Quilters - Quilt Exhibit
There is an active quilting community in Fort St. James and surrounding areas. We are delighted that some of these artisans will be sharing some of their creations in this exhibit.
The FSJ Quilting Group has an active page on Facebook (Ft St James Quilters) which you can join by request. Many members of this group meet at Pope Mountain Arts on the first Saturday of each month from 9 am to 5 pm (September through May). They meet to sew, socialize and share ideas and would love to have new members join the group ($10 drop in fee).
Fort St. James Quilters - Quilt Exhibit
There is an active quilting community in Fort St. James and surrounding areas. We are delighted that some of these artisans will be sharing some of their creations in this exhibit.
The FSJ Quilting Group has an active page on Facebook (Ft St James Quilters) which you can join by request. Many members of this group meet at Pope Mountain Arts on the first Saturday of each month from 9 am to 5 pm (September through May). They meet to sew, socialize and share ideas and would love to have new members join the group ($10 drop in fee).
Fort St. James Quilters - Quilt Exhibit
There is an active quilting community in Fort St. James and surrounding areas. We are delighted that some of these artisans will be sharing some of their creations in this exhibit.
The FSJ Quilting Group has an active page on Facebook (Ft St James Quilters) which you can join by request. Many members of this group meet at Pope Mountain Arts on the first Saturday of each month from 9 am to 5 pm (September through May). They meet to sew, socialize and share ideas and would love to have new members join the group ($10 drop in fee).
Fort St. James Quilters - Quilt Exhibit
There is an active quilting community in Fort St. James and surrounding areas. We are delighted that some of these artisans will be sharing some of their creations in this exhibit.
The FSJ Quilting Group has an active page on Facebook (Ft St James Quilters) which you can join by request. Many members of this group meet at Pope Mountain Arts on the first Saturday of each month from 9 am to 5 pm (September through May). They meet to sew, socialize and share ideas and would love to have new members join the group ($10 drop in fee).
“I'm so grateful for what I've learned and the friendships I've fostered through the Pope Mountain Arts Centre.”
— Chelsea Heyer