Come for a FREE demonstration on how to create handbound books that can be used for journals, sketchbooks, or zines. Local artist Silmara Emde will demonstrate the basics of bookbinding using tools and papers you already have around your home.

The demonstration will be held at the Vernon Community Arts Centre on Monday, September 25, between 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Learn about the art of Japanese printmaking from a fan of woodblock printing. Adrian will share some of his favourite prints and some history during a 30-minute art talk. Mainly focusing on works from Japan, he will touch on the well-known Ukiyo (which includes Hokusai and Hiroshige), but dive deeper into the 20th century Shin Hanga, Sosaku Hanga, & Meiji eras. Adrian will close the talk with a view of some of the woodblock prints from Vienna of the same time. What he lacks in academic art knowledge is made up in enthusiasm. A fun and fact filled evening, come on down!

Vernon Community Arts Centre is pleased to present “Encouraging Ability in the Arts”, an exhibit featuring works from the Joining Hands Program.

Exhibit Dates: September 12 to October 3
Monday to Thurs 9:00am-9:00pm | Friday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm | Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm

Joining Hands is an art based program providing adults with diverse abilities an encouraging environment to explore their artistic skills. Working with beginner, emerging and established artists, we focus on the development of individual ability and confidence in the arts. Our belief is that through art we create a sense of belonging in an inclusive community.

Unleash your creativity and explore the world of screen printing. In celebration of Culture Days, and Vernon’s new Sundog Festival, we’ll be using the Sundog logo for our design. Please bring a cotton or cotton blend t-shirt, tote bag or bandana that you want to the imprint the design on. We will then guide you step by step through the screen-printing process. Be prepared to take your creation away wet. When it dries the next day, you can iron it to set the print and enjoy! No registration necessary.

Join us for an artist talk with Jam, and learn about their creative journey.

Driven by a search for moments of reflection and emotional release, Jam’s studio work features a ritualistic use of a spiral motif as the grounding point for various material explorations. Flowing between 2D and 3D forms of making, they are interested in embodying themes of organic growth and connection while also exploring the dualistic qualities of fragility and strength that are often present in their work.