Art gallery in Port Alberni is bringing in paper artist Trisha Klus to lead variety of classes
BY ANGELA SKALEY
Special to the AV News
Learn bookbinding with lettering and book artist Trisha Klus of Cobble Hill this spring at The Grove Art Gallery. Klus is a retired officer from the Canadian Airforce, where she was one of the first women aircrew members. She began her creative journey in 1995 and now her book binding artwork can be found in such prestigious places as the Special Collections Library at the University of Victoria.
Klus will be leading a series of six creative workshops all focused on bookbinding. The first workshop starts Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will focus on creating an Artist’s Book – a hard-covered book secured with a ribbon and tie with unique pages, pop-ups, pull-outs, mini-books, hidden panels and more. To sign up, visit the Grove Gallery at the Harbour Quay. More information on the workshops can be found online at alberniarts.com.
LAST CALL!
Artists are encouraged to apply to exhibit for the 2025 exhibition year.
We’re looking for applications to the 2025 Exhibition year. Apply solo or as a group; artists with limited artwork can also be paired with others. We are looking forward to an exciting exhibition year in 2025 full of unique and diverse exhibitions. To apply, visit our website at alberniarts.com or email admincac@shawcable.com.
A SEASON OF SONG
The Barkley Sounds Community Choir presents “The Sounds of Water” on Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m. at the Alberni Valley United Church (3747 Church St.). Under the direction of Michael Villette, the concert will entertain with songs, violins, bells, guitar, bass and drum to provide an array of music for all to enjoy.
Tickets are at The Grove Art Gallery (7-5440 Argyle St.), Echo Centre (4255 Wallace St.) and from choir members.
Enjoy Timbre! Choir’s upcoming performance, “A Love Song to the World” on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at ADSS Theatre. Tickets available online at Eventbrite, from choir members, from The Grove, Echo Centre, Finishing Touches, Salmonberry’s and at the door.
Angela Skaley is the arts administrator for the Community Arts Council, at The Grove Art Gallery, No. 7-5440 Argyle St. (at Harbour Quay). Call 250-724-3412. E-mail: admincac@shawcable.com.