Special Events

Painters' Landing 2026

April 1 - October 31

Permitted artists will paint, draw, exhibit, and sell their works on the grounds surrounding the Ferry Building Gallery, and parts of Millennium Park and Ambleside Parks.

ArtSpeaks

ArtSpeaks at Harmony Arts Festival

July 31 - August 9

ArtSpeaks takes place in a large tent just west of the Ferry Building Gallery on the Ambleside waterfront at the Harmony Arts Festival from Friday, July 31, to Sunday, August 9.

Workshops

Squamish Nation wool weaving

September 12 - September 19

Join Spelexilh, Anjeanette Dawson of the S7wx7wú7mesh Nation, for a two-session, beginner-friendly workshop in wool weaving. Create your own piece while learning loom-weaving basics, the history and revival of Squamish wool weaving, and cultural teachings connected to the practice.

Cost: $95

Workshops

Weave a cedar heart or bracelet

September 13

Join master cedar weaver and Haida elder Todd Giihlgiigaa Devries for a hands-on workshop exploring the history, cultural significance, and stories of cedar bark weaving.

Cost: $25

Art Tours

Artists and Artisans of the Sunshine Coast

September 17

Join us for an exciting, art-filled adventure on the beautiful Sunshine Coast! Visit artist studios, homes, gardens, and local galleries. Enjoy lunch at a local eatery or bring your own (cost of lunch not included in tour). Bus leaves from the Ferry Building Gallery.

Cost: $110

Art Tours

Exploring Buddhist Art

September 23

Delve into Buddhist art and serene beauty on a guided tour of the International Buddhist Temple in Richmond, followed by a visit to the spectacular Tibetan Buddhist Thrangu Monastery. Enjoy lunch at a local eatery or bring your own (lunch cost not included in tour).

Cost: $60

Workshops

Natural dye and Shibori

October 3

Create unique patterns with Japanese shibori while exploring the art of natural dyeing!

Cost: $65

Workshops

Tatakizome on a tote bag

October 3

Discover the art of tatakizome, a traditional Japanese technique that uses flowers and leaves to create beautiful botanical prints on fabric. In this hands-on workshop, participants will design and decorate their own tote bags using natural plant materials.

Cost: $60

Special Events

Global Journeys, Coast Salish Roots—an Illustrated Talk with Xwalacktun

October 15

Join world-renowned Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation master carver Xwalacktun for an illustrated talk on Coast Salish art, story, and cultural practice.

Cost: $15

Workshops

Intro to multi-colour woodcuts with Richard Tetrault

October 17

Discover the art of relief printmaking in this hands-on workshop using MDF woodblocks to create original prints in a variety of colours.

Cost: $55

Special Events

Art Café: Hiding in plain sight

October 20

Discover the hidden images and secret messages artists have tucked into their works for observant viewers to find. What do these clues mean, and why were they included? Join hosts Meghan Sharir and Sharon Habib as they uncover artistic mysteries across genres and eras.

Cost: $15

Workshops

Portrait sketching with Elmira

October 21 - October 28

Join Elmira for a relaxed, intimate portrait drawing session inspired by the Portrait Award exhibition. Beginning with blind contour drawing, we'll use mirrors to create self-portraits, then explore the connection between the gallery's portraits and your own story.

Cost: $25

Art Tours

Nikkei Cultural Centre and Japanese Tea Ceremony

October 29

Explore the Nikkei Cultural Centre, a nationally recognized museum and gathering place that bridges Japanese and Canadian arts, culture, and history.

Cost: $65

Workshops

Making monsters in watercolour with Megan Majewski

October 31

Don’t be scared, it’s only paint! Unleash your imagination and bring your own adorable or spine-tingling monster to life. Don't worry if you're new to watercolour; we've got you covered with pre-drawn monster templates—perfect for mastering the basics or exploring new techniques.

Cost: $49

Workshops

Creative collage with Marlene Lowden

November 1

Explore the expressive possibilities of abstract collage through the lens of shape and size, two of the seven elements of design. Begin with playful guided exercises, then create your own unique composition.

Cost: $55