Events
Make Sneaky Art: A Drawing Workshop with Nishant Jain
How would your life change if, whenever you had a free moment, you could reach for a sketchbook instead of your phone? Join us on Saturday, January 24 at 6pm for a special “sneaky sketching” workshop with philosopher, scientist, engineer, writer — and now artist — Nishant Jain. After moving to the U.S., Nishant began carrying a ...read more
Saturday, Jan 24 Upstart & Crow Studio
On Sunday, January 25 at 6:30pm, we’re throwing a special launch party to celebrate litty! Founded by Hamish Clark, Mark Perez and Sarchen Starke, litty.ca gathers the most trusted end-of-year book lists from critics, publishers, and reviewers, then brings them together in one place. No endless scrolling — just the books worth your time, all neatly in one ...read more
Sunday, Jan 25 Upstart & Crow Studio
Reconciling: A Night with Larry Grant and Scott Steedman
Join us for a special event with Elder Larry Grant and Scott Steedman to honour their new book, Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to Belong. This will be a can’t-miss event for anyone interested in Vancouver history and environmentalism. It’s taken most of Larry’s long life for his extraordinary heritage to be appreciated. He was born in a ...read more
Monday, Jan 26 Upstart & Crow Studio
What if your research did more than convey facts, but could move people? Join journalist Anne Shibata Casselman for a one-of-a-kind writing workshop that invites researchers to explore how storytelling can bring science to life on the page. To help uncover the essential message you want to convey, we’ll begin by distilling your research into a ...read more
Wednesday, Jan 28 Upstart & Crow Studio
Every Poem is a Love Poem: A Poetry Workshop with Kyla Jamieson
According to the poet Chen Chen, “poetry matters because it nourishes the heart.” Likewise, the heart nourishes poetry. In this workshop, we’ll look at poets and authors who engage with love as their subject matter or as a guiding principle for their writing. Participants will learn about poetic forms and tools, reflect on who and ...read more
Thursday, Feb 12 Upstart & Crow Studio
Printed with Love: A Valentine’s Printmaking Workshop with New Leaf Editions
This Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, we’re teaming up with the legendary New Leaf Editions for a special, all-day printmaking intensive all about love. Working in the tradition of one of Vancouver’s most singular print studios, you’ll learn the essentials of letterpress and print — including inking techniques, how to set your own type, operate the press, and ...read more
Saturday, Feb 14 New Leaf Studio
‘The Fifth Season’: An Evening of Poetry with Cori Howard
Join us for an evening to celebrate the launch of Cori Howard’s new poetry collection, The Fifth Season, out now from Caitlin Press. Expect a great evening of cocktails, conversation and poetry about marriage, motherhood, divorce, dating, desire and midlife reinvention. Howard will be in conversation with fellow poet Andrea MacPherson. In The Fifth Season, Howard explores ...read more
Thursday, Apr 9