Upcoming Events
Mandala Yurt Studio
Sponsored by Salt Spring Foundation Neighbourhood Small Grants
Saturday Sept 4th, 2021 10am - 1:30pm
See below for Workshop details - Ages 7 to 14
Text or Call Tracy at 250-537-6568 to join the class
Or you can email me at tracy@artbyharrison.com
FREE Corona Creative ~ Quest for the Crown Workshop
Sponsored by Salt Spring Foundation Neighbourhood Small Grants
Nov 14th, 2020 - 10am - 2:00pm
This is a hands on full day project for children 8 to 14
in my studio which is located on property.
Students will explore the monarch butterfly metamorphosis
in relationship to the Corona Virus and our impact on the environment.
Open to 5 students (age 8 - 14)
Text or email Tracy @ 250-537-6568 to sign up.
Email:tracy@artbyharrison.com
Almost Full !!
Sip and Sculpt ~ NEW!! Adult clay classes for Women
Make Your own Set of Bowls (4)
On a Friday night to sip wine (which I provide) or non-alcoholic bevies
( I provide some or bring your own) and share appies (which you bring Covid Caution Style)
Friday Night: Demo, wine and appies
Saturday: Make our Bowls
Dec 5th: Glazing Drop In - pieces are ready for pick up a few days later
Classes are small and COVID screening and practices are in place .
Text or Call: 250-537-6568 or email: tracy@artbyharrison.com SOON if interested.
Sip and Sculpt - Make Your Own Set of Bowls
Dates: Nov 27/28, 2020
Times: Friday Nov 27th - 6:30 to 8:00 pm Demo, Drinks + Appies
Saturday November 28th - 10 am to 5 pm -Create Hand Built Bowls
Cost: $195 Bring a Friend $10 off per friend $100 DEPOSIT to Register
Contact Tracy by text at 250-537-6568 or email: tracy@artbyharrison.com if you would like to Register.
Covid 19 Protocols - small class size to allow for social distancing.
Drop In Glaze Class - Dec 5th - Receive pieces back a few days later - in time for Holidays and Christmas
~ 10 am to 12:30 pm ~ Ages 6 + $195 per student (siblings $10 off)
Fee includes all materials and a glazing drop in
(Date to be Determined) We are going to explore the magical world of Wizards, Fairies, Elves, Wands, Dragons and mythical creatures and as always a day set aside for your own creativity to make what YOU want to make. Pieces will be fired after the camp and everyone will be invited back for a glazing drop in. Please feel free to share ..... Contact Tracy directly via text at 250-537-6568 or contact Tracy to register. Space is limited Covid 19 social distancing, Worksafe BC guidelines and sanitary protocols will be followed to ensure the health and well being of everyone.
As you will see BELOW there were a number of cancellations for Spring Break. If you would like to help Tracy keep her studio open and accessible in the future, please consider becoming a Patron of her work and join in the fun of Rune Readings, Creative Journalling and behind the scenes images and videos about her ongoing creative work. Wishing you health and ease of well being. Tracy's Patreon page
Sorry Cancelled due to COVID19
Spring Break CLAY CAMP with Tracy
March 23 to 27th, 2020
Five Glorious Days of Clay ~ 10 am to 12:30 pm
Ages 6 + $195 per student (siblings $10 off)
Fee includes all materials and a glazing drop in
(Date to be Determined)
We are going to explore the magical world of Wizards, Fairies, Elves, Wands, Dragons and mythical creatures and as always a day set aside for your own creativity to make what YOU want to make. Pieces will be fired after the camp and everyone will be invited back for a glazing drop in. Please feel free to share ..... Contact Tracy directly via text at 250-537-6568 or contact Tracy to register. Space is limited
Sorry Cancelled due to COVID19
Saturday Feb 22nd - FREE Workshop!
Join me on Saturday at the library to design a tile of yourself reading a book and maybe you will be chosen to paint a tile for a legacy Ceramic Book that will hang in the library for years to come! Spread the word and Bring a Friend.
Saturday February 22nd from 11:30 pm to 1 pm
FREE Tile Design workshop. Ages 6 to 12
Drop in and draw a picture of how you like to read a book ~ Is it in a hammock? on the beach? or in a bathtub? Up a tree, sitting on a swing or in a comfy chair? Come on down and draw a picture, you may get chosen to paint that picture on a tile for the 60 Years of Reading Legacy tile project that Tracy will be creating for the library with local kids! Come to the Library Community Program Room for 11:30 pm and join in the fun!
Pottery for Ma and Pa (Ages 6 to 14)
Sundays April 7 and 14, 2019
10 am to 12 noon
Join Tracy Harrison in the Mandala Yurt Studio Sunday mornings and make secret pottery gifts for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. We’ll have loads of fun making and decorating special clay gifts for Mom and Dad and maybe a little something for ourselves as well. There will be a glazing time set once we know everyone’s availability and pieces will be fired in time to be wrapped and ready for the big days!
To register contact Tracy
Cost is $35 per clay class + $10 drop in glazing session (Date to be determined with parents)
Spots are secured by advance payments of $35.00 (interact or cheque)
Clay Making Workshops (Ages 6 to 14 )
March 20 and March 21, 2019
10 am to 12 pm @ 144 Sarah Way
Join Tracy in the Mandala Yurt Studio for morning clay making classes. Come with an idea or be inspired in the moment. You get to make whatever you like as long as it is doable in 2 hours! These two workshops will be followed by an April 6th Glaze painting drop in which will allow you to under and over glaze the pieces if you choose - $10.00 per student. REGISTER by contacting Tracy
$35.00 per student All materials and firings are included in the cost.
Clay Tile Painting Workshop (All Ages)
Thursday March 28th, 2019
10 am to 12 pm @ 144 Sarah Way
Join Tracy in the Mandala Yurt Studio for a morning clay tile painting class. Come with an idea or be inspired in the moment. Round and Square Tiles will be available to paint your special design on. Children under age 10 must have an adult in the studio with them providing supervision. REGISTER by contacting Tracy
$35.00 per student
All materials and firings are included in the cost. Extra tiles are available for $8.00 each
David Francey Art Pop Show and Songwriting Workshop
May 8 and 9, 2018
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