One fitness consultation, one fitness assessment, and two personal training sessions (all virtual).

B Fit Health and Wellness has been providing health and fitness services to the Greater Vancouver community for over 25 years. They aim to motivate, innovate, and educate, using the pillars of loyalty, community involvement, and experience to provide the best possible service to their clients. To learn more about B Fit Health and Wellness, please visit their website.

One 1-1 session industry consulting session OR acting coaching session with Tiera Skovbye

Ongoing support to help you navigate and learn all there is to know in this complex industry. Having worked for decades on professional film and television sets (learning the in’s and out’s of a competitive and amorphous industry) Tiera is able to provide not only experienced guidance, but up-to-date modern and practical advice on every facet of professional acting. 

To learn more about Tiera Skovbye, please visit her website. 

Located on the northern end of beautiful Squamish, BC, our riverside cabins offer a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. 

Situated on 5.5 acres of forested property at the confluence of the Cheekye and Cheakamus Rivers, Sunwolf offers 10 Riverside Cabins, a romantic hideaway called the Logger’s Shack, our flagship three-bedroom, home-away-from-home we call the Fisherman’s Cottage, and our newest addition, The Cheekye Lodge, which features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, in-suite laundry facilities, and a family game room. All available for nightly rentals year-round. Pets welcome! To learn more about Sunwolf, please visit their website.

Workshop Description:
Join acclaimed ceramic artist Debra Sloan in her Vancouver studio for a personalized 2.5-hour session dedicated to exploring clay slab construction.

Whether you’re interested in experimenting with press molds, utilizing the slab roller, or adding some painted elements to your creation, this workshop offers you the freedom to express your creativity. Your work will be fired by Debra herself. The timing of the workshop will be arranged directly with Debra for the fall of 2024. This unique opportunity is valued at $150.00.

Artist Biography:
Debra Sloan is an internationally exhibited ceramic artist who began her craft in 1973 and earned a BFA from Emily Carr University in 2004. She is a maker, teacher, and president of the North-West Ceramics Foundation. Her work includes international residencies in Hungary, Italy, the UK, Japan, and a year at UBC Museum of Anthropology. Debra has received numerous awards, including Best of Show at the 2023 FIREWORKS event in Toronto. To learn more about her work, please visit her website. 

Workshop Description:
Discover the magic of glassblowing with a 4-hour private lesson at Terminal City Glass Co-op (TCGC), valued at $440. During this exclusive session, you’ll have access to TCGC’s fully-equipped studio, where you’ll learn the art of glassblowing under the expert guidance of Hope Forstenzer.

This workshop allows for personalized instruction tailored to your interests and skill level. The session can be scheduled for January or February 2025, providing flexibility to fit your calendar. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to delve into glassblowing and create your own stunning glass art!

Artist Biography:
Hope Forstenzer, a native New Yorker and glass artist based in Vancouver since 2012, has a rich background in film, theatre, and ceramics. Her passion for glass art led her to Terminal City Glass Co-op, where she not only works but also teaches and founded the Learning Fire program. Hope’s work has been showcased at prominent venues such as The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, the Art Gallery of Burlington, and the Craft Council of British Columbia Gallery. With exhibitions at D’Adamo Woltz Gallery, Seymour Art Gallery, and PoMoArts, Hope brings a wealth of experience and a distinctive creative vision to her teaching and glass art practice. To learn more about Terminal City Glass, please visit their website. 

Workshop Description:
Eleanor offers an exclusive opportunity for a silent auction prize: a personalized two-hour workshop or demo in textile narratives, valued at $350.00. This intimate session will be conducted at Eleanor’s studio.

Over the past year, Eleanor has been developing and refining her textile narrative workshops, making this a rare chance for a one-on-one exploration of this innovative art form. The workshop will cover various techniques including hand painting, silkscreen, hand dyeing, drawing, applique, stuffed figures, hand and machine embroidery, and text bubbles. It will be scheduled at a date convenient for both Eleanor and the participant, promising a tailored and insightful artistic journey.

Artist Biography:
Eleanor works in the textile arts field and has been involved in sewing and embroidery for most of her life in some way or another. She says she actually thinks in cloth and thread combinations as they relate to drawing. For a number of years Eleanor has been doing sewing machine embroidery. More recently she has been developing techniques in hand embroidery to create large scale portraits. She has a BFA from the University of Manitoba and has exhibited work both as a drawer and painter and as an artist working in textiles in many locations in Canada and in the UK. To learn more about her work, please visit her website. 

Workshop Description:
Experience a private, introductory felting tutorial with Deborah Dumka designed for two participants. Over the course of 3 hours, you will learn to create a unique felt cover for a 5.5″ x 8″ journal.

This hands-on session will guide you through the basics of wet felting, providing you with both the skills and materials needed to complete your project. The workshop is priced at $150 for two participants, inclusive of all materials and supplies. Sessions are available anytime after November.

Artist Biography:
Deborah Dumka, hailing from Northern British Columbia, creates contemporary textile art inspired by the natural landscapes of rural Canada. Her work, rooted in traditional wet felting techniques, highlights our deep connection to nature. Deborah holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Textile Studies and blends her expertise in craft and technology to produce interactive, nature-inspired art. Based on Texada Island, her work has been showcased in Canada and Korea. To learn more about her work, please visit her website. 

This $50 gift certificate to the Craft Council of BC offers a distinguished opportunity to acquire exceptional handcrafted items from esteemed local artisans. The certificate may be redeemed for a selection of meticulously crafted goods, ranging from elegant home décor to unique, artisanal gifts.

By utilizing this gift certificate, you not only support the vibrant community of BC craftspeople but also gain access to a curated assortment of quality items that exemplify the artistry and skill of the region. This is an ideal chance to acquire a unique piece while contributing to the promotion of contemporary craft.