Community Events

an Ongoing list of community carving events

Upcoming Events

October 16, 2024

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)
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October 30, 2024

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)
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November 02, 2024

Lino Printmaking Workshop

Hosted by: Ivy Cargill-Martin
Join Ivy Cargill-Martin and design, carve, print your very own Linocut! Print, Card & Wrapping Paper
Tofino Community Hall, Multi-Purpose Room, 351 Arnet Road, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0
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November 04, 2024

Cedar Weaving Workshop

Hosted by: Elizabeth George
Explore the art of cedar weaving and roping with Elizabeth George.
Multi-Purpose Room of the Tofino Community Hall, 351 Arnet Road, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0
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November 13, 2024

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)
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November 27, 2024

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)
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November 30, 2024

Dreamcatcher Making Workshop

Hosted by: Elizabeth George
Explore the art of making a dreamcatcher with Elizabeth George.
Multi-Purpose Room of the Tofino Community Hall, 351 Arnet Road, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0
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December 01, 2024

Lino Printmaking Workshop

Hosted by: Ivy Cargill-Martin
Join Ivy Cargill-Martin and design, carve, print your very own Linocut! Print, Card & Wrapping Paper
Tofino Community Hall, Multi-Purpose Room, 351 Arnet Road, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0
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Event Details
December 11, 2024

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)
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April 30, 2025

2025 5-day Festival

Hosted by:
Info to come in the Fall of 2024.
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Past Events

October 05, 2024

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
Multi-Purpose Room at the Tofino Community Hall, 351 Arnet Rd, Tofino
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May 22, 2024

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)
Event Details
May 01, 2024

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)
Event Details
April 17, 2024

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)
Event Details
April 03, 2024

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)
Event Details
March 20, 2024

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)
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March 06, 2024

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)
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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)
Event Details
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)
Event Details
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
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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)
Event Details
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)
Event Details
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)
Event Details
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)
Event Details
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
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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 05, 2023

Carving Club

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

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