Instruction

(16+ years) Learn the techniques and secrets of refinishing furniture. Paint removal, antique painting, waxing, refinishing will be taught. Demonstration articles will be supplied. Folk Art Interior 3651 West 10th Ave.

Transform a simple piece of wood into a work of art. You will acquire basic woodworking skills and learn how to safely operate a number of power tools.  Classes from beginners to advanced are offered at the Roundhouse Community Centre  Phone Roundhouse Community Centre at 713-1800 for dates and times or view their website for class information. 

Develop a sense of drama in your floral arrangements. Ikenobo professor Kiyoko Yoshitomi will discuss the philosophy of Japanese floral design and guide you in the creation of beautiful arrangements to enjoy at home.Bring a shallow 30-cm ´ 30-cm (12" ´ 12") box to transport your arrangement, shallow bowl, garden scissors and a pinholder **(pinholders can be purchased at the class). Phone Roundhouse Community Centre at 713-1800.
Instructor: Kiyoko Yoshitomi 

Ongoing at Patina. Classes from beginner to intermediate as well as classes in toll preparation and stone setting. Small classes. All tools and equipment supplied. Contact: Patina Designs, 3648 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6R 2B7
tel: 604-738-8695.

With Will Stokes and Julie Clinton, BCGAA Workshops 2000. The will introduce you to a wide range of exciting techniques to create marbles, beads, buttons, and very realistic glass insects, frogs and birds. For further information, contact Naoko Takenouchi at (604) 876-7910. 

With Melanie Rowe, BCGAA Workshops 2000. Melanie Rowe is an internationally recognised kiln cast glass artist. This year she offers a weekend workshop in Vancouver. It will be a hands-on exploration of a variety of kiln casting techniques where students will learn about and be able to practice open face mold making with a variety of materials (mold mix 6, sand, etc.) and the use of various glass...