After years on the road and now calling Fort St. James home, The Grid Pickers are a family band that plays a gritty mix of folk, country, and old-time music. With songs about traveling, homesteading, gardening, and daily life, they are sure to get your feet stomping and your bread rising with their story-time mix of haunting harmonies, and lush melodies.

Check out their socials:

instagram.com/thegridpickers

raggidyrecords.bandcamp.com

thegridpickers.com

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This is an all-ages show. Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased using the form below. Tickets may also be available at the door during the night of the event but we suggest purchasing in advance to avoid disappointment. Doors will open at 6:30 pm.

This drop-in session has been made possible through an Imagine Grant from Northern Health. Registration is not required.

We will have a variety of art supplies available for you to create a mixed media collage creation.

Mixed media collage is an art form that combines various materials and techniques, allowing artists to create unique pieces by layering different elements such as paper, paint, fabric, and found objects.

Participants are welcome to bring some of their own materials if they have a specific idea in mind (not required).

This drop-in session has been made possible through an Imagine Grant from Northern Health. Registration is not required.

We will have a variety of art supplies available for you to create a greeting card of your choice.

Participants are welcome to bring some of their own materials if they have a specific idea in mind (not required).

Arthur Renwick is an Artist and Musician from the Haisla Nation in Kitamaat, BC. Arthur has been writing and performing music for many years. His main instrument is playing slide guitar all while playing harmonica, singing, and using an amplified license plate to create a beat. He will be singing original songs as well as some cover songs that cover the themes of love and loss. 

Here’s a sneak peek of an original song Arthur will perform https://youtu.be/35Wnlm44vGg?si=kR4Wl8JFCg2HcLFS

Proceeds from tickets (by donation) will go to Nak’azdli Whu’ten’s elders and youth programs. We hope you will join us for this special performance.

As we have limited seating we suggest you let us know (using the form, below) if you plan to attend.

Schedule:

• 11:00 - 11:30 ~ Opening circle

• 11:30 - 12:00 ~ Gathering branches outside

• 12:00 - 12:45 ~ Lunch

• 12:45 - 3:45 ~ Painting

• 3:45 - 4:30 ~ Closing circle ~ sharing of artwork

Create a simple scene of the moon and winter trees while spending time with friends, old and new. Please dress for the weather; we will begin by gathering branches outdoors. We will be painting, so please wear your paint clothes. All materials included.

Lunch, beverages, and snacks provided. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions when you register.

Please bring a box at least two feet square to take home your painting in (the paint will still be wet).

This retreat is made possible through a Northern Health Imagine Grant as part of the “Soup and Art” series. There is no cost to attend, although donations to Pope Mountain Arts are very welcome.

These retreats are always very popular. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

“Developed Developed by Russian psychologist Pavel Piskarev in 2014, neurographic art is a structured yet free-flowing method of artmaking. Unlike traditional drawing, which often focuses on replicating a specific image, neurographic art centers on creating organic, neuron-like lines and shapes. These lines are then transformed by rounding sharp corners to create a visually calming and aesthetically pleasing artwork.” ~ from “The Art of Education”

Important note: our workshop is an introduction to this form of abstract art, and is for entertainment/creative purposes only. There are numerous websites where you can learn about the science behind it (i.e. No Drawing Skill Required! An Activity That Connects the Brain and Art - The Art of Education).

Participants should bring a black marker (i.e. Sharpie).

Join Joan MacGillivray and Catherine Henshaw for this introductory sewing workshop. No experience is required!

In addition to learning/becoming more comfortable with your sewing machine you will have the opportunity to to learn how to use a quilting ruler, cutting mat and rotary cutting tool.

You will have the choice to make several projects including a thread catcher (fabric container), a purse-sized tissue holder, a mug rug (coaster), and a plate cozy that you can use in your microwave. Fabric will be provided for the projects but feel free to bring your own fabric if you prefer.

What you need to bring:

• Your sewing machine

• Cotton thread

• Sewing machine bobbin

• Straight pins

• Scissors

Optional - cutting mat, quilting ruler, rotary cutting tool

What the heck is an exploding/squash book?! It is a “book” constructed using an origami folding technique. When the book is opened/closed, the pages expand and contract. The sections of the pages can be decorated in a variety of ways using photos, poetry, etc. The ideas are endless!

The finished books are approximately 4.5” square.

Amanda Unger is a member of the PG Fibre Arts Guild and is an avid spinner and weaver. She will provide participants with hands-on instruction from setting up a loom ("dressing the loom”) through the entire weaving process. Experience with floor loom weaving is not required. Participants should be prepared to attend all four sessions, and will be encouraged to use the open studio time to work on their projects in between classes.

You only need to register for this session. Subsequent classes are shown on the calendar for reference only.

Space is limited for this workshop. Please do not send payment until your spot is confirmed.

Kathy is back with another sign-making workshop!

Participants will create a six foot high welcome sign. They are called porch sitters as they are made to be propped against the wall by your front door (porch optional - lol). Participants will choose from a variety of pre-stained boards, and they will paint the word “Welcome” and decorate with their choice of accents (i.e. ribbons, rope).

These signs also make great gifts!

Registration will close on March 4th.

Colour your world with amazing, abstract art! Allow yourself to create art without judgement.

Artist Pat Gauthier will introduce participants to this interesting painting technique. According to Abstracthouse.com:

Abstract art is a genre of visual art that emphasizes form, colour, and texture over representational accuracy. It seeks to evoke emotions, provoke thought, and inspire imagination without relying on the depiction of recognizable objects or scenes. Unlike traditional art forms that aim to mirror the physical world, abstract art invites viewers to engage with the artwork on a more intuitive and subjective level.

In this two-hour workshop participants will:

• Begin with circles

• Mix basic colours to “find” other colours

• Use light to dark, layering, geometric shapes and intuitive shape-making

This workshop is beginner-friendly. All you need is your imagination and a willingness to explore your inner-artist (we all have both!).

Amanda Unger is a member of the PG Fibre Arts Guild and is an avid spinner and weaver. She will provide participants with hands-on instruction from setting up a loom ("dressing the loom”) through the entire weaving process. Experience with floor loom weaving is not required. Participants should be prepared to attend all four sessions, and will be encouraged to use the open studio time to work on their projects in between classes.

To register for the series, complete the registration form on the March 7th event listing.

Amanda Unger is a member of the PG Fibre Arts Guild and is an avid spinner and weaver. She will provide participants with hands-on instruction from setting up a loom ("dressing the loom”) through the entire weaving process. Experience with floor loom weaving is not required. Participants should be prepared to attend all four sessions, and will be encouraged to use the open studio time to work on their projects in between classes.

To register for the series, complete the registration form on the March 7th event listing.

Amanda Unger is a member of the PG Fibre Arts Guild and is an avid spinner and weaver. She will provide participants with hands-on instruction from setting up a loom ("dressing the loom”) through the entire weaving process. Experience with floor loom weaving is not required. Participants should be prepared to attend all four sessions, and will be encouraged to use the open studio time to work on their projects in between classes.

To register for the series, complete the registration form on the March 7th event listing.