Community Events

an Ongoing list of community carving events

April 02, 2026

Next Generation: Indigenous Art Show

Time: April 2-30, open Thursday-Sunday, 12–5 p.m, and by appointment
Naa’Waya’Sum (formerly Tofino Botanical Gardens)
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Past Events

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April 26, 2026

Fine Regalia Textile Workshop with Morgan Asoyuf

Hosted by: Morgan Asoyuf
This workshop is an opportunity to step into the process of creating wearable or textile-based art.
Tofino Chamber of Commerce, 331 Main Street Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
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April 25, 2026

Coast Formline Workshop with Morgan Asoyuf

Hosted by: Morgan Asoyuf
Introduction to Northwest Coast formline design — a foundational visual language used across...
Tofino Chamber of Commerce, 331 Main Street Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
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April 24, 2026

Cedar Bark Basket Workshop with Atheana Picha

Hosted by: Atheana Picha
Join Atheana for a small, hands-on cedar bark basket workshop.
331 MAIN ST TOFINO (downstairs Tofino Legion)
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April 02, 2026

Next Generation: Indigenous Art Show

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The 'Next Generation: Indigenous Art Show' runs from April 2-30, 2026
Naa’Waya’Sum (formerly Tofino Botanical Gardens)
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February 15, 2026

Carving Edge Group Show: A Show of Coastal Carvers

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Experience the skill and stories of local carvers at Cedar Roots Art Show
Naa’Waya’Sum (formerly Tofino Botanical Gardens)
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December 18, 2025

Cedar Roots Art Show: A Show of Local Carvers

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Experience the skill and stories of local carvers at Cedar Roots Art Show
Naa’Waya’Sum (formerly Tofino Botanical Gardens)
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November 16, 2025

Introduction to Carving Workshop: Day 2

Hosted by: Robinson Cook
Join Robinson Cook and learn about woods, tools, elements of design, and carve a shallow bowl...
Carving Gallery, Naa'waya'sum Gardens, formerly the Tofino Botanical Gardens, 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
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November 15, 2025

Introduction to Carving Workshop: Day 1

Hosted by: Robinson Cook
Join Robinson Cook and learn about woods, tools, elements of design, and carve a shallow bowl...
Carving Gallery, Naa'waya'sum Gardens, formerly the Tofino Botanical Gardens, 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
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May 04, 2025

Drop In/Workshop

Hosted by:
Tofino Community Hall, 351 Arnet Rd, Tofino
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May 04, 2025

Workshop with Morgan Asoyuf: Painting techniques

Hosted by: Morgan Asoyuf
Tofino Community Hall, 351 Arnet Rd, Tofino
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May 03, 2025

Design Demonstration with Kelly Robinson

Hosted by: Kelly Robinson
Tofino Community Hall, 351 Arnet Rd, Tofino
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May 03, 2025

Discussion Panel: Two-Spirit Carvers: We Have Always Been Here

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Tofino Community Hall, 351 Arnet Rd, Tofino
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May 03, 2025

Artist Talk: The work of Morgan Asoyuf

Hosted by: Morgan Asoyuf
Tofino Community Hall, 351 Arnet Rd, Tofino
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Meet the funders
May 03, 2025

Grant Workshops / Presentations with Funders

Hosted by:
Tofino Community Hall, 351 Arnet Rd, Tofino
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May 03, 2025

Bending Bent-wood Boxes Demonstrations

Hosted by: Peter Wayne Gong
Tofino Community Hall, 351 Arnet Rd., Tofino
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5 Commissioned Artists
May 02, 2025

5 Featured & Commissioned Artists

Hosted by:
Tofino Community Hall, 351 Arnet Rd, Tofino
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May 02, 2025

Community carving of a traditional Nuu-Chah-Nulth log drum

Hosted by:
Tofino Community Hall, 351 Arnet Rd, Tofino
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May 02, 2025

Open carving area

Hosted by:
Tofino Community Hall, 351 Arnet Rd, Tofino
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Meet the funders
May 02, 2025

Meet the funders!

Hosted by:
Tofino Community Hall, 351 Arnet Rd, Tofino
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May 02, 2025

School/Youth Tour Groups

Hosted by:
Tofino Community Hall, 351 Arnet Rd, Tofino
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