Pender Harbour's best known visual artist, Motoko, was born and raised in Japan, where she received her formal education. My passion for art goes back as far as I have memory, she recalls. Despite that passion, Motoko was persuaded to pursue a practical college education and became a dietician.
VIU, a unique university located on Vancouver Island, off the West Coast of Canada, overlooks the Strait of Georgia and the Coastal Mountains. The Nanaimo campus is home to the Art and Design Department, a personal and inclusive learning environment featuring small class-sizes with teaching faculty readily available to assist students.
Nanaimo Art Gallery is a public art gallery committed to inspiring and challenging our community through art. Exhibitions of work by professional artists are excellent, relevant and extend out into the community through dynamic public programs. Art Lab, our dedicated space for learning, offers innovative workshops and hands-on activities for children, teens and adults. The Gallery holds a growing collection of art, connects with thousands of students through TD Artists in the Schools, and runs The Gallery Store which features a selection of high-quality, locally made artworks and objects. All are welcome!
Nitestar Jewelers and Goldsmiths will design and create your one-of-a-kind custom piece. We will use our design or yours. We also have a large selection of jewelry in gold or silver.
We buy gold, silver and unwanted or broken jewelry
We do jewelry repairs and jewelry appraisals for insurance purposes.
There is no job too big or too small for us.
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The Oceanside Community Arts Council (OCAC) was founded in 1976 by groups of local residents dedicated to promoting a wider enjoyment and appreciation of the arts and community-based cultural events throughout the greater Parksville/Qualicum Beach area of central Vancouver Island (School District 69).Oceanside Community Arts Council is a non-profit, registered charity that serves the entire Oceanside community by providing programs and a venue for cultural and artistic expression. Music, literature, performing arts and visual arts are all served within the Arts Council Mission Statement: 'To engage, energize, educate and enrich the cultural life of the Oceanside community.'
Nestled on a cedar lined bluff overlooking the Sechelt Inlet is Pacific Peace Healing Retreat, a welcoming oasis with heart centred healing that leaves you feeling renewed and rejuvenated. Owner and Teacher of the Healing Arts, Cynthia Miller, CHt creates space for private 1:1 healing retreats, couples retreats or small groups.
The retreat is beautifully set in nature with the calm inlet, rolling hills of forest trees and the freshest air. Connecting with nature simply by walking through the gardens clears your mind and lets you settle down to feel solid and steady. It's a wonderful feeling.
Hypnosis and meditative techniques combined with hands on healing and an openness to your true self, you uncover what it is you need to see to take you to the next stage of your life.
Whether you are looking for a get away to explore the sunshine coast or if you're up for some healing, the option is there. And the Healing Room is pretty nice, lovely energy.
Blessings,
Cynthia Miller, CHt.