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Jean-ius Creations (13-15 years) Give your old jeans new life! In this creative sewing class, learn how to transform denim into cool accessories like pencil cas es, cross-body bags, or scrunch ies. No experience is needed Bring a pair of clean jeans to upcycle. All supplies provided. #19404 Thursdays Oct 29 - Nov 19 7-8:30 p.m. Lewis Craft Room A $75/4 Sew Fresh (13-15 years) Discover the art of garment making and transformation! Bring a clean piece of clothing to customize, alter or reinvent. Learn hand sewing techniques and machine skills while bring ing your own style to life. Sup plies are provided just bring your garment and creativity. Open to all genders. #19395 Mondays November 2 - 23 6:30-8 p.m. Lewis Craft Room A $75/4

Gnarly Little Christmas Craft Fair (9-19 years) Take part in Courtenay’s biggest youth Christmas craft fair and make extra cash this Christmas while showcasing your talents. Painting, photography, jewellery, art cards, crafts, baking and more are all welcome in the 18th annual just-for-youth craft fair! #19501 Saturday, Dec 5 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Filberg Conference Hall $10/table

Pottery Pursuits (13-15 years)

Explore your creativity while developing your hand-building skills and create fun, function al pieces like bowls, mugs and more. Students will also be able to try out the pottery wheel. #19217 Thursdays Sept 24 - Nov 26 4-5:30 p.m. Lewis Craft Room B $235/10 Chinese Calligraphy Workshop (10-12 years)

The Calligraphy Workshop is a fun way to learn the basics of Chinese calligraphy. Participants will practise simple brush techniques, learn how to write basic Chinese words and discover the meaning behind this traditional art. The session encourages creativity while helping everyone enjoy and understand Chinese culture through writing and artistic expression. #19748 Thursdays Register online:

Sept 17 - Oct 8 3:45-4:30 p.m. Lewis Meeting Room $60/4

Courtenay Youth

Gnarly Little Christmas Craft Fair (9-19 years) Saturday, December 5 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Filberg Conference Hall $10/table courtenay.ca/gnarly

Fall Program Registration starts Monday August 10 | See page 106

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