Carving on the Edge Festival 2022

Carving on the Edge Festival is back in 2022 for an in-person festival, with this year's theme mułmunčʔałuk: Taking Care of the Roots.

Carving on the Edge is a gathering of carvers, artists, art enthusiasts and the public to cultivate and honour the rich tradition of coastal carving.

This year the festival proudly partners with the Naa’Waya’Sum Coastal Indigenous Gardens for workshops, open carving area, artist forum and pole raising. The Shore will host an expanded Edge Exhibit, presentations and artist-led tours.

Festival Highlights: 

  • Artist Forum & Exhibit Opening – Thursday, September 8, 2022
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Totem Pole Viewing and Talk – Friday, September 9, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Festival Workshops:

Saturday, September 10, 2022:

- Hook Knives & Handles 9:00AM - 4:00 PM

- Relief Ravens 9:00AM - 4:00PM

- Paddle Carving 9:00AM - 4:00PM

- Intro to Weaving 9:00 AM - 12:00PM & 1:00PM - 4:00PM

 

Sunday, September 11, 2022:

- Elbow Adze & Handles 9:00AM - 4:00 PM

- Carving with Women 9:00AM - 4:00 PM

- Viking Relief Carving 9:00AM - 4:00 PM

- Painting on Wood 10:00AM - 2:00 PM

Visit their website for more information: carvingedgefestival.com.

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