City of Nanaimo Spring and Summer 2025 Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 53 Nanaimo City Council presents certificates of congratulations and medallions to all individuals, groups, teams and clubs who have brought recognition for outstanding achievement in sports or arts and culture on a Provincial, Western Canadian, National or International level to our City by placing FIRST or achieving highest standing in their field of endeavor. Award recipients must be residents of Nanaimo. All applications for the Fall 2025 awards must be completed in full and received no later than Monday, September 15, 2025. Awards presented in the fall. Check out our Fall Activity Guide for date. LET US CONGRATULATE YOU! To apply, email awards@nanaimo.ca For more information, go to www.nanaimo.ca/culture-environment/awards Have you brought PROVINCIAL, WESTERN CANADIAN, NATIONAL or INTERNATIONAL recognition to our City? Wire Wrapped Rings Learn the basics of wire wrapping with this fun, hands-on class and create finished pieces to take home. This is perfect for the beginner crafter; no experience necessary. Instructor: Alicia Meek Wed, Jun 18 | 6-8 pm | $45/1 | 137214 Bowen Park Complex Wire Wrapped Crystals Craft your own beautiful, wrapped crystal necklace in this workshop. Learn the basics of wire wrapping as you discover the unique properties and meanings behind various crystals. Thi s is perfect for beginner crafters. Instructor: Alicia Meek Wed, Jun 25 | 6:30-8:30 pm | $45/1 | 137215 Bowen Park Complex Wire Wrapping - Beginner NEW! Learn a variety of techniques for making wire wrapped jewelry, including several rings, crystal wrapping, pendant making and chain making. You will make and take home several completed items. All supplies are included. Instructor: Alicia Meek Sun, Mar 23 | 11 am-2 pm | $79/1 | 132341 Beban Park Social Centre Artistic Expressions: Cartooning 16 + Years Learn the basics of penciling stick figures, animals, faces and more. Depending on skill level and interest, topics, such as shading, perspective and basic story telling may also be covered. All skill levels are welcome. Instructor: David Harvey Sat, Apr 5-May 10 | 12:30-1:30 pm | $60/6 | 137442 Sat, May 17-Jun 21 | 12:30-1:30 pm | $50/5 | 137443 Oliver Woods Community Centre Watercolour Painting Come and improve your watercolour painting techniques! Whether it’s your first time or you’ve mastered the basics, everyone is welcome. Students can pick their own subjects and receive direction and support from the instructor while practicing specific techniques. Supplies required may cost $60 to $140 and are not included in the registration fee. Instructor: Judy-Anne Wilson Mon, Apr 14-Jun 30 | 1-4 pm | $250/10 | 137572 Kin Hut Activity Centre Art as Meditation - NEW! Neurographic Art 12 Years+ This workshop is an exploration of Neurographic art which has been used to calm and open the mind to more creative thinking. It is a very interesting, fun and meditative art form suitable for ages 12 and older. This wonderful workshop is great for family members to take together. Supplies to bring: an ultra-fine black marker and either 3 single pages of blank drawing paper or a drawing book from the dollar store. Instructor: Judy-Anne Wilson Sun, May 11 | 12-3 pm | $25/1 | 139483 Kin Hut Activity Centre Sun, Jun 22 | 11:30 am-2:30 pm | $25/1 | 139484 Bowen Park Activity Centre Art as Meditation - NEW! Zendoodle Art 8 Years+ This workshop explores various forms of Zentangle art. Suitable and fun for ages 8 and older. It also incorporates mindfulness and directed mediation while working with various tangles (forms of doodling) and uses of tangles. Supplies to bring to the workshop: an ultra-fine black marker and either 4 single pages of blank drawing paper or a drawing book from the dollar store. Instructor: Judy-Anne Wilson Fri, Jul 11 | 12-3 pm | $25/1 | 139486 Beban Park Social Centre

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