10:00 am: Grand National Exhibit "Delights" Entry Submission Opens
November 1, 2023
The Grand National Exhibit, "Crossroads", is open at the Victoria Arts Council Gallery until May 22. Because of scheduling problems at many galleries, the Grand National Committee has decided to delay the entry deadline for the “Delights" exhibition by one year. The new dates are:
Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour is an opportunity to view and purchase visual art by Oak Bay artists. Many of Oak Bay's established and emerging artists use their homes and studios as backdrops to display original watercolour, acrylic, and oil paintings, photography, woodcuts, as well as fibre, glass, and pottery creations. The free tour is produced by Oak Bay Parks, Recreation, and Culture. The tour is self-guided and self-paced, with maps provided by Oak Bay Parks, Recreation, and Culture.
Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour is an opportunity to view and purchase visual art by Oak Bay artists. Many of Oak Bay's established and emerging artists use their homes and studios as backdrops to display original watercolour, acrylic, and oil paintings, photography, woodcuts, as well as fibre, glass, and pottery creations. The free tour is produced by Oak Bay Parks, Recreation, and Culture. The tour is self-guided and self-paced, with maps provided by Oak Bay Parks, Recreation, and Culture.
10:00 am: Elegant Threads - Qualicum Weavers and Spinners
– November 17, 2023 – November 18, 2023
NEW LOCATION, same high quality unique items,
hand-spun yarns, unique clothing and accessories
plus table linens and home décor. All items are hand
crafted by guild members.
10:00 am: Elegant Threads - Qualicum Weavers and Spinners
– November 17, 2023 – November 18, 2023
NEW LOCATION, same high quality unique items,
hand-spun yarns, unique clothing and accessories
plus table linens and home décor. All items are hand
crafted by guild members.
November meeting will introduce a collector. Nessa Herman has been collecting since she was a teen (thanks to her indulgent and understanding parents) and has amassed an amazing collection of purses to show us. Nessa requests that the membership be masked that evening.
Doors open at 6:30 so you can peruse
the Free Table (items brought by guild members to be taken home by others without charge),
the Library (full members can sign out books and or magazines for a month or until the next meeting) and
The Holiday Tea and Vintage Fashion Show. Doors open at 1:30 pm and the show begins at 2 pm. Tea will be served after the show. Members, spouses and significant others are welcome.
Please bring your own mug and a plate of finger food to share. Please include a list of the ingredients in your goodies for those with food sensitivities.
Tea and coffee will be available.
We will again be collecting useful items for those in need.