Workshops, art & Classes
Have fun and get inspired by participating in hands-on studio activities and explorations at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Local practicing artists and art educators bring their wealth of talent and experience to lead our classes.
Mural Workshop | Adults
Hosted by Antonia Otoya
Learn how to transform your artwork into larger-than-life murals in this immersive three-day workshop. Antonia Otoya will guide you through a perfect balance of hands-on learning and theory, providing you with the essential foundations of mural painting. This workshop is designed for beginners and artists who want to expand their skills and delve into the world of mural painting. Please note that this class focuses on hand painting with acrylic paint, rather than spray paint.
- September 26, 27, & 28
- $180 – All materials provided
- Adults
- RVAC Kitchen Studio & Offsite Location
- For beginner and intermediate artists
- Artists will be painting a collaborative mural
TIMELINE:
Friday Evening: Learn the theory, partner up, start finalising your design.
Saturday (Full day): Translate your design onto the building, mix colours, paint!
Sunday (Full day): Continue painting your mural
CLAY BEAD WORKSHOP | AGES 6 - 10
Hosted by Jenna Aldus
Looking for a creative after-school activity? Kids ages 6–10 are invited to join us for a two-part pottery workshop at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre! Students will first learn to handbuild their own clay beads, then return the following week to paint and decorate their creations.
- September 16 | 4:00 – 5:30 pm (Handbuilding)
- September 23rd | 4:00 – 5:30 pm (Painting)
- Ages 6 – 10
- $40 per person, All Materials provided
- RVAC Kitchen Studio, 320 Wilson st
TECHNICOLOUR POTTERY | ADULTS
Hosted by The Creative Traveller
Looking to bring bold colour and intricate pattern into your ceramics practice?
This hands-on workshop is designed for intermediate and advanced potters with previous handbuilding experience who are ready to deepen their skills and explore new creative territory.
What You’ll Learn:
- An introduction to ceramic stains
- Working with 3 base colours to create your own inlaid slab
- Building a one-of-a-kind patterned mug from your slab
- Techniques inspired by Nerikomi — a Japanese method of layering coloured clay
This class focuses on slab work, surface design, and colour play — perfect for artists wanting to push beyond basics and experiment with dynamic new techniques.
- Thursday, September 18
- 5:00pm – 9:00pm
- $200 – All Materials Provided
- Intermediate & Advanced Handbuilding
- RVAC Pottery Studio, 320 Wilson Street
Poetry in the Gallery | FREE
Hosted by Emma Beck
Come spend a free evening surrounded by poetry, creativity, and community! Whether you’d like to read your own work, share a favorite poem, or just sit back and enjoy, everyone is invited. Bring a warm drink, settle into the cozy gallery space, and let yourself be inspired. This is a relaxed, judgment-free event where all voices are welcome—especially beginners!
- Thursday, September 25th
- 6:30pm – 8:00pm
- September’s theme: Tolerance
- RVAC Main Gallery, 320 Wilson st.
- All forms of poetry welcome
- No bookings required!
For our younger poets: All ages are encouraged to join these poetry nights, however please note that the last 45 minuets of this session will be reserved for adult content. Starting 7:15pm some material may not be suitable for younger audiences.
ARTIST TALK | FREE
Hosted by Clement Yeh
We’re excited to invite you to a special afternoon with exhibiting artist Clement Yeh as he shares insights into his practice and his exhibition Movement in Time and Space.
- Sunday, October 12
- 3pm – 4pm
- RVAC Main Gallery, 320 Wilson St.
- Free – Everyone Welcome
This is a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from Clement about the inspirations behind his work, his creative process, and the themes he explores in his art. Whether you’re a fellow artist, an art enthusiast, or simply curious, this talk promises to be inspiring and thought-provoking.
INTRODUCTION TO POINTILLISM | ADULTS
Hosted by Delree Dumont
Discover the world of pointillism with Delree Dumont in this introductory workshop! Delve into Delree’s signature style as she shares the tricks of the trade, including the tools and paints she uses, how to highlight an image, and how to achieve the right consistency for your dots. Students will have the opportunity to paint from their own reference images, adding a personal touch to their first pointillism piece. This beginner-friendly class provides all the necessary materials, offering a social environment to learn this incredible painting technique.
- Saturday, October 25th, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
- The RVAC Jailcell Studio, 320 Wilson st.
- $70 per person, all materials provided
- Youth ( 16+) and Adults
Teeny Art Swap
A free community wide project for all
The Teeny Art Gallery is live, ever-changing, and waiting for you! This miniature gallery operates on the “take a piece, leave a piece” model. Create something tiny, place it in the gallery, and take home a new tiny masterpiece!
Revelstoke’s smallest art gallery is nestled on the left side of the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre at 320 Wilson St. Spot the little white box in the undercover section—it’s here year-round, snow or shine!
Absolutely everyone is welcome to participate—no need to be a member, a seasoned creative, or a certain age. Join us and share the teeny love!
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Artwork by Brett Mallon
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Art Instructors Wanted
The Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre is looking for instructors!
- If you have some art skills and experience & would like to share it with the community, please contact us at info@revelstokeartgallery.ca
- Currently looking for Kids, Teens and Adult art programming
- We always want all of our instructors to feel safe and supported. Please include any concerns or requests in your emailed application.
- All kid and teen instructors must have proof of a current police check