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.

Art Tours Exploring Art in Richmond and Steveston March 11 Discover art and culture in Richmond! Enjoy a curator's tour of the current exhibition at the Richmond Art Gallery, The Chromophiliacs, followed by a wander and lunch on the waterfront in Steveston Village. Cost: $60 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #207281) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Workshops The Art of Abri Paper Marbling March 14 Celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, by learning about the ancient art and practice of paper marbling! In this workshop, you will make designs on water to create a unique piece of marbled paper to take home. Cost: $35 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #204912) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Art Tours Exploring Art at UBC: The Beaty Biodiversity Museum and the Belkin Gallery March 25 Hop on the bus and discover the treasures the UBC campus has to offer! We will start by exploring the art and permanent collections at the wonderful Beaty Biodiversity Museum, followed by a guided tour of the exhibition at the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery. Cost: $60 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #204874) or REGISTER ONLINE.
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 Live Musical Performance by 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. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Art Tours Capture Festival – Exploring Photo-based Art April 22 We will visit a carefully curated selection of photo-based exhibitions that are part of the Capture Festival. Lunch at a local eatery or bring your own (cost of lunch not included). Cost: $55 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #214517) or REGISTER ONLINE.
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 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #217242) or REGISTER ONLINE.
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 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #214223) or REGISTER ONLINE.
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. Cost: $100 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #214515) or REGISTER ONLINE.
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 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #217411) or REGISTER ONLINE.
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 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #213807) or REGISTER ONLINE.
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 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #213799) or REGISTER ONLINE.
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 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #213802) or REGISTER ONLINE.
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 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #214519) or REGISTER ONLINE.
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 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #214518) or REGISTER ONLINE.
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 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #217620) or REGISTER ONLINE.