2025 Spring Workshop Series
We’ve got a terrific slate of workshop series coming up this spring! From block printing to comic drawing for youth and adults, and even a geology workshop, you won’t want to miss out on these 2025 spring programs.
Comic Creators! Youth Comic Workshop Series with Erin Shuttleworth
🎨✏️ Unleash your inner comic artist! ✏️🎨 If you love comics, drawing, and storytelling, this is your chance to bring your ideas to life on the page!
📅 Workshop Dates: May 5th, 12th, & 26th
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre
💰 Cost: $50
👥 Ages 7+, Spots are limited to 10 participants—sign up now!
Each session builds on the last, taking young creators from playful comic jams to fully realized, inked, and coloured mini comics!
✨ Session Breakdown:
🖍 Day 1: Comic jams & mini-comic creation
🎭 Day 2: Character design & perspective
🖋 Day 3: Inking, colouring, & finishing touches
Whether you're a budding artist or just love a good story, this hands-on workshop is the perfect place to explore your creativity. Spaces are limited, so register today to secure your spot!
Are you 16+ and interested in this workshop? Keep reading - we’ve got another session just for you!
Youth Block Printing Workshop with Erin Shuttleworth
🎨✨ Carve, Ink, Print! ✨🎨🖌️ Get ready to explore the exciting world of lino block printing! In this hands-on workshop, young artists (ages 7+) will learn how to design, carve, and print their very own unique artwork to take home.
📅 Date: May 24th, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre
💰 Cost: $30
👥 Limited spots available—sign up now!
Under Erin’s expert guidance, participants will experiment with textures, patterns, and inking techniques to create bold and beautiful prints. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!
⚠️ Please note: Younger attendees who may need assistance with sharp tools must have a guardian present to help.
Magic of Minerals! Youth Workshop with Mineralogist Chris Hatch
✨ Discover the Magic of Minerals! 🔮 Calling all young rockhounds and curious minds! Join us at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre for an exciting workshop — Magic of Minerals — with expert mineralogist Chris Hatch!
📅 Date: May 31st, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre
💰 Cost: $20
👥 Ages 6+
Step into a world where rocks glow, sparkle, and even stick to magnets! With powerful black lights and a one-of-a-kind mineral collection, Chris will reveal the hidden wonders of fluorescent and magnetic minerals.
💡 What to Expect:
A fascinating presentation on minerals that shine in the dark and defy gravity!
A chance to ask questions and dig deeper into the science of minerals.
Bring your own rock or mineral specimens from home and get expert insights from Chris!
Don’t miss this magical, interactive adventure into the world beneath our feet! Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!
16+ Comic Workshop Series
🖋️✨ Cool art workshops aren't just for the kids! ✨🖋️ Sign up for this 3-Session, 16+ Comic Workshop Series with talented artist Erin Shuttleworth.
📅 Workshop Dates: June 11th, 18th, & 25th
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre
💰 Cost: $60 + tax
👥 Maximum 10 participants
Each session will build on the last, culminating in a completed inked and coloured comic.
Spaces are limited – register today!
Artist Bio: Erin Shuttleworth
Erin is a visual storyteller with a passion for comics, crafts, and creativity. Her work focuses on themes of daily life, humour, and vulnerability. As an educator, she encourages mistakes, experimentation, and material exploration, working to support individual goals related to skill development or personal expression, as opposed to a set final outcome.