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.

Special Events

Persian Flavours: Spring Music in the Gallery — Sabat Majeed (cello) and Sawen Majeed (violin)

April 18

Live Musical Performance by Sabat Majeed (cello) and Sawen Majeed (violin).

Free.

RSVP to [email protected] to reserve a spot.
 

Supported by a grant from the West Vancouver Foundation.

Art Tours

Capture Festival — Exploring Photo-based Art

April 22

Join gallery staff for an exciting day exploring photo-based art.

Cost: $55

Workshops

Vision Board Books

April 25

Learn how to create your own vision board book in this beginner-friendly workshop with artist Ember Muninn. Participants will be guided through the process of clarifying goals or intentions and translating them into a series of collaged pages.

Cost: $45

Workshops

Creative Collage Exploration

May 12

Embark on a creative journey with Marlene Lowden as she delves into the world of abstract art through shape and scale. No prior art-making experience is needed; this workshop is designed for beginners and seasoned creators alike.

Cost: $45

Art Tours

Artists and Artisans of Bowen Island

May 14

Explore galleries and artists’ studios on beautiful Bowen Island.

Enjoy lunch at a local eatery or bring your own (cost of lunch not included).

Tour bus will depart from the Ferry Building Gallery. Fees include transportation and admissions.

 Artwork by Bill Hoopes.

Cost: $100

Special Events

Art Café — The Architecture of Painting

May 19

Join artists Jane Appleby and Sharon Habib for a discussion on how various forms of creative aesthetics and expression, including rhythm, lines and patterns, can influence a composition, drawing inspiration from the art of Jane Adams on display in the gallery and exploring the influences on her w

Cost: $10

Workshops

Loving Your Denim with Sashiko and Embroidery

May 26

Sashiko is a traditional Japanese running stitch used for mending and reinforcement. In this relaxed workshop, you’ll learn simple hand stitches, including sashiko, while exploring creative repair techniques. Bring jeans or textiles to mend or embellish.

Cost: $49

Workshops

One of a Kind: Monoprinting on a Gel Plate

June 6

Gel plate printing often feels like magic! In this introductory workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of gel printing, including colour blending and gradations, creating textures, mask and stencil use, and registering multiple layers. No experience required.

Cost: $95

Workshops

Beyond the Basics: Advanced Gel Printing

June 7

Suited for those familiar with the fundamentals of gel plate printing and wish to learn more advanced techniques. Topics will include resist and transfer printing using a variety of methods, such as laser prints of drawings or photographs.

Cost: $95

Workshops

Egg Tempera Painting

June 13 - June 14

Learn the ancient art of egg tempera painting! This historic egg tempera technique, a precursor to oil painting, became popular during the early Renaissance.

Cost: $185

Art Tours

From Sea to Sky — Audain Art Museum and Squamish artists’ studios

June 18

The day will start with a tour of the Takeo Tanabe: Inside Passage exhibition — a retrospective celebrating his extraordinary contribution to Canadian art — at the spectacular Audain Art Mu

Cost: $110

Workshops

Beading a Bracelet or Keychain

June 27

Join master beading artist and Squamish elder Laurine Daniels to learn how to bead a cord in a beautiful indigenous design to create a bracelet or a keychain.

Open to all, suited for age 11 and older.
Children younger than 11 must participate with their parent or caregiver.

Cost: $25