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date nights: (new) Staff edition
Alongside our regular workshops, each season we feature a special Staff Edition Date Night. A few members of our team volunteer their time to lead these sessions, giving our creative administrators the chance to share their own skills, connect with the community, and give back in a fun and meaningful way. Join us for a Staff Edition evening to get to know our team beyond the office and discover the creativity they bring to the table!
Cost:
- $45 or buy 2 for $70
about date nights
Since its start in February 2022, our monthly CityScape Date Night series has been a creative journey like no other. Each month, we explore a wide range of artistic mediums, from acrylics and watercolors to upcycling, creative writing, Gelli printing, and drawing. Recently, we’ve added exciting workshops like found object art and memory box creation, making sure there’s always something fresh and inspiring to try. Whether you want to rediscover your artistic side or try something completely new, each Date Night promises a fresh creative experience for couples and friends alike.
ABOUT STEPHANIE AND AVERY’S DATE NIGHT
Stephanie Blundell, originally from the UK and our Arts Education Manager, returns for her second Date Night alongside Avery, our Exhibition Manager, talented photographer, and vintage enthusiast. Since 2022, Stephanie has been producing these creative evenings, and after her first found objects sculpture workshop, she’s back instructing, combing vintage materials, used cards, and personal treasures into layered, textured. Avery can’t wait to see the vintage photos you bring to incorporate into your creations!
“Create one card, create two, or as many as your heart fancies, darling!”
Step back into the 1930s–1950s and craft holiday cards full of old-fashioned charm and quirky fun. You’ll make pop-up cards, fold origami stars, add delicate embroidery, and embellish with vintage photos, stamps, and magazine clippings. Stephanie and Avery will guide you through simple steps to ensure each card is uniquely yours, brimming with holiday spirit. Plus, you’ll have the chance to write your own vintage inspired messages with old-fashioned phrases.
No experience is needed—perfect for beginners and makers of all levels!
What to Expect:
- Explore vintage styles and quirky holiday images
- Make your own old fashioned holiday messages
- Vintage holiday music
- Festive drinks from our on-site bar to enjoy while you create
Skills Learned:
- Fold little paper stars and stick them on your card.
- Cut and fold the card to make something pop up inside.
- Sew simple stitches like stars or borders.
- Glue on old photos, stamps, or clippings to decorate.
Why attend?
It’s perfect for people who want to make special, handmade cards to give or keep.
What you should bring?
All tools and materials are provided, but please bring old-fashioned pictures, vintage photos, small charms or simple keepsakes, and any old Christmas cards you’d like to reuse.
Registration Closes 5 days before the first class.
become a member
Become a member and unlock a world of benefits! As part of your membership, you’ll enjoy 15% discount on select Arts Education Adult & Youth classes and workshops.
Here’s how to get started:
Membership: Become a member of North Van Arts to access exclusive perks.
Discount Code: Call us at 604-988-6844 to receive your unique discount code.
Redeem Discount: During the checkout process, you’ll find a field to enter your coupon code. Enter the code and apply it. Your 15% discount will be automatically calculated and reflected in your total purchase amount.
