Island Mountain Arts
Forest Relief Fabric Printing and Painting Workshop w/ Martha Jane Ritchie
Island Mountain Arts Studios Mildred Ave, WellsJoin Martha Jane Ritchie for this two-day workshop June 25th and June 26th 2022. In this workshop, we will draw our inspiration from the forest as we design and carve a unique printing block for textiles. Participants will apply their relief printing block to fabric and enhance the image with hand painting. This is a […]
Martha Ritchie: Boreal Relief
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaGallery Hours Wed - Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Boreal Relief is a collection of linocut prints based on images drawn from the forest that surrounds my home and studio in the Yukon. What started as prints on paper have evolved into three-dimensional paper sculptures and wearable prints on clothing. The sculptures and clothing items […]
Intro to Birdwatching
When you hear a bird calling "cheeseburger" in the forest, do you wonder what it looks like? Then this field trip might just be for you. Join Leila on an evening walk through the Community Forest for an introduction to some of the frequent bird species of Wells. We will travel through wetland, stream and […]
Kids Nature Camp: Habitat Sweet Habitat
Our first Nature Camp, Habitat Sweet Habitat, happens from July 12 to 14! In this program, participants will explore the habitats around Wells, discovering how they are different and learning what elements support the survival of the animals and living beings that call them home. By exploring the many different homes and habitats, we will […]
Soapmaking 101
This is a fun and informative workshop suitable for adults that love to learn.T his workshop will cover the basics of making soap at home. Participants will learn: Safety procedures for making soap Soapmaking History The science of soapmaking How to create their own recipes How to make soap (hands on) including scenting and colouring […]
Evening Bat Excursion
From Superhero origins to bloodsucking shapeshifters and attic nuisances, bats can be regarded in many different lights. In this workshop come learn why bats are truly spectacular and often misunderstood creatures. Bat researcher Brett Gandy will take us on an evening bat exploration to see and listen to the bats who make the forest their […]
Kids Nature Camp: Forest Narratives
Spend any amount of time in the forest and you will know that it is alive with many different sounds from the chattering of squirrels to the wind through the trees. In this program, we will explore what stories the forest has to tell and how we relate to the forest. Through this exploration, participants […]
Summer s’Wells Long Weekend Send-Off
The Nest 4234 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, CanadaThe Summer s’Wells continue with a long weekend send-off featuring the music of Logan Staats and Simbiyez Wilson. Before you make the long journey home from the weekend, stop into Wells for a pay-what-you-can afternoon show, nestled in the garden beside the “The Nest.” Location: The Garden next to “The Nest” 4234 Sanders AvenueWells, BC, […]
Medicinal Plant Walk
ave you ever wondered what that little flower is on the forest floor or which plants are safe to eat and which are not? Join Birch Kuch on Saturday August 6th from 1-3 pm for an afternoon walk through the Wells marsh and Community Forest to identify many of the useful plants that grow all […]
TOAP@21 – A Group Show
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaHave you visited our current Gallery Exhibit: TOAP@21 ? It opened at the beginning of July, but hurry because the last day to view these amazing pieces is Sunday August 14th! In 2021, the lingering effects of the pandemic encouraged us to be creative with how and why we gathered together. In April 2021, we […]