Events

The Ferry Building Gallery creates and offers art lectures, tours, workshops, and programs which reflect the cultural diversity of the North Shore community and provide a range of enriching experiences.

Special Events Painters' Landing 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 Chinese Brush Painting demonstration September 20 由Nancy Chen主持的中国画演示 Join Nancy Ruen‐Fen Chen for a demo in the gallery as she creates a large Chinese brush painting and shares her techniques. About the artist
Art Tours Artists and Artisans of the Sunshine Coast September 24 Join us for an exciting, art-filled day on the beautiful Sunshine Coast! Visit artist studios, homes, gardens, and local galleries in the Gibsons/Roberts Creek area. Bus leaves from the Ferry Building Gallery. Cost includes ferry fare and all admissions. Cost: $110 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #197748) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Workshops Indigenous Tea Blending September 27 This hands-on workshop invites participants to explore the world of Indigenous herbal teas through cultural teachings, storytelling, and ancestral plant knowledge.
Workshops Exploring Collage with Ilze Bebris October 7 Join exhibiting artist Ilze Bebris for a hands-on opportunity to create at least one 12" x 12" abstract collage. Session includes guided exercises in composition and a discussion of colour and texture, offering multiple approaches to abstract collage-making. Cost: $45 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #198715) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Art Tours Loved and Local – Exploring Art on the North Shore October 9 Explore the Gordon Smith Gallery, with an outstanding collection from 50 Canadian artists including Gordon Smith, Jack Shadbolt, Bill Reid, Robert Davidson, and Angela Grossman. Then explore local artists’ studios. Bus leaves from the Ferry Building Gallery. Cost: $60 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #187251) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Workshops Hand Made Marks: Exploring Gesture with Inks October 21 Inspired by the current exhibition in the gallery, we’ll explore gestural abstract art by creating our own mark-making tools from a variety of materials. Cost: $45 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #200984) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Art Tours UBC Museum of Anthropology and Granville row galleries October 22 Join gallery staff for a day of art and cultural exploration! We will start with a one-hour curator’s tour of the Nuxálk Strong exhibition at the world-class Museum of Anthropology, followed by a visit to galleries on south Granville. Cost: $75 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #197749) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Workshops The Art of Rug Hooking October 25 - November 15 Explore the art of rug hooking with the guidance of primitive rug hooker and artist Jamie Girouard. Cost: $110 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #197746) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Workshops Beyond the Basics – Advanced Monoprinting on a Gel Plate October 26 This intimate workshop is suitable for those familiar with gel plate printing who wish to learn resist and transfer printing using a variety of methods, including laser prints of your own photos, charcoal drawing transfers, and pan pastels. Cost: $95 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #197747) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Art Tours Exploring Art in Burnaby and New Westminster October 29 Discover the wealth of art in the area, including the New Acquisitions exhibition at the Burnaby Art Gallery, followed by visits to artists’ studios in New Westminster. Lunch will be at a local eatery or bring your own (cost of lunch not included). Cost: $60 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #198714) or REGISTER ONLINE.