Community Events

an Ongoing list of community carving events

Upcoming Events

Carving Club
December 06, 2023

Carving Club

Hosted by: Robinson Cook
Bring a carving that you are currently working on and develop your skills as you work on your piece.
316 Main St., Tofino, BC (Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Office)
Carving Club
December 20, 2023

Carving Club

Hosted by: Robinson Cook
Bring a carving that you are currently working on and develop your skills as you work on your piece.
316 Main St., Tofino, BC (Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Office)

Past Events

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November 25, 2023

Introduction to Carving Wood with Hand Tools 2-day Workshop!

Hosted by: Robinson Cook
Learn about woods, tools, elements of design, and carve a shallow bowl from a prepared blank of wood
IISAAK Learning Lodge at the Naa'Waya'Sum Gardens formerly known as the Botanical Gardens, 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
Carving Club
May 31, 2023

Carving Club

Hosted by: Robinson Cook
All are welcome - let's carve together!
316 Main St., Tofino, BC (Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Office)
Carving Club
May 17, 2023

Carving Club

Hosted by: Robinson Cook
All are welcome - let's carve together!
316 Main St., Tofino, BC (Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Office)
Carving Club
May 03, 2023

Carving Club

Hosted by: Robinson Cook
All are welcome - let's carve together!
316 Main St., Tofino, BC (Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Office)
Carving Club
April 19, 2023

Carving Club

Hosted by: Robinson Cook
All are welcome - let's carve together!
316 Main St., Tofino, BC (Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Office)
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April 10, 2023

Artist Meet & Greet

Hosted by: Atheana Picha
Come meet & mingle with fellow art lovers. Join us for an artist talk and small pop up art exhibit.
Common Loaf Bakeshop, 180 First Street, Tofino
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April 10, 2023

Printmaking Workshop

Hosted by: Atheana Picha
Learn the art of printmaking from Coast Salish artist Atheana Picha.
Common Loaf Bakeshop, 180 First Street, Tofino
Carving Club
April 05, 2023

Carving Club

Hosted by: Robinson Cook
All are welcome - let's carve together!
316 Main St., Tofino, BC (Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Office)
Carving Club
March 22, 2023

Carving Club

Hosted by: Robinson Cook
All are welcome - let's carve together!
316 Main St., Tofino, BC (Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Office)
Carving Club
March 09, 2023

Carving Club

Hosted by: Robinson Cook
All are welcome - let's carve together!
316 Main St., Tofino, BC (Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Office)
Carving Club
February 22, 2023

Carving Club

Hosted by: Robinson Cook
All are welcome - let's carve together!
316 Main St., Tofino, BC (Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Office)
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November 26, 2022

ƛaʔuukʷiatḥ Canoe Steaming

Hosted by: Carl Martin
Witness a canoe steaming led by Carl Martin Sr.
1084 Pacific Rim Hwy., Naa'Waya'Sum Coastal Indigenous Gardens (down by the mudflats)
Carving Club
November 16, 2022

Carving Club – Autumn 2022

Hosted by: Robinson Cook
All are welcome - let's carve together!
316 Main St., Tofino, BC (Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Office)
Photo by Melody Charlie
September 12, 2022

Haida Modern at Monday Night Movies

Hosted by: Carving on the Edge Festival
In partnership with the Clayoquot Sound Theatre and Monday Night Movies.
Clayoquot Sound Theatre (380 Campbell St)
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September 12, 2022

Drop-In Cedar Bark Weaving

Hosted by: Weavers
Join us for drop-in cedar bark weaving with Shy Watters and Liz George at the Edge Exhibit
The Shore Pier (368 Main Street), Tofino, BC
Photo by Christopher Roy
September 11, 2022

Tool Making Workshop – Elbow Adze

Hosted by: Aaron Nelson Moody
This workshop, hosted by Aaron Nelson Moody, will take students through making an adze.
Naa'Waya'Sum Coastal Indigenous Gardens
Photo by Barbara Schramm
September 11, 2022

Carving with Women

Hosted by: Francine Champange and Mary Martin
This carving class is intended for beginning carvers, women who would love to learn to carve.
Naa'Waya'Sum Gardens
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September 11, 2022

Introduction to Viking Relief Carving

Hosted by: Christen Dokk Smith
This workshop, hosted by Christen Dokk Smith, will introduce carvers to low-relief Viking designs.
Naa'Waya'Sum Gardens
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September 11, 2022

Talking Circle and Snacks

Hosted by: Carving on the Edge Festival
This event brings participants together to discuss feedback and ideas.
Naa'Waya'Sum Coastal Indigenous Gardens
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September 11, 2022

Painting on Wood

Hosted by: Robin Rorick
This workshop, hosted by Robin Rorick, will introduce beginners to painting on wood.
Naa'Waya'Sum Coastal Indigenous Gardens

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