Join a Parks Canada naturalist to explore the world of sea otters! Ask all your questions and interact with the props provided by Parks Canada.
The event is free with the purchase of a National Park entry pass. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets and recording devices are not permitted.
Arrive early as parking is limited.
For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)
PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice.
The Carving Club is an informal gathering of carving artists hosted by the Carving on the Edge Festival. It is an opportunity for carvers to hang out and ply their craft in the company of each other. The Club is not an introduction to carving and participants requires some experience with carving tools.
Learning and being inspired by each other is a natural byproduct of coming together. It is difficult to find mentorship opportunities, professional arts training, and gathering spaces to share knowledge in our remote communities. Carving Club was inspired by the desire to sustain the energy of the creative community that is felt at the biennial Carving on the Edge Festival and to create a place to come together to perpetuate this art form.
Drop-in anytime between 6pm-9pm. Bring a project that you are currently working on. Wood and tools support is available, and limited tools are accessible to borrow.
Cost: By donation
The Carving on the Edge Festival would like to thank the District of Tofino, the British Columbia Arts Council, and the Tofino Arts Council for financial support, and the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust for providing the space.
Contact Robinson Cook for more info: workshops@carvingedgefestival.com
Robinson Cook
Since 2014, Robinson has been a key contributor to the success of the workshops programming component of the Carving on the Edge Festival. He has instructed several workshops himself, taken a leadership role in coordinating artist instructors, and overseen production. Robinson’s community-mindedness and long-standing relationships with artists in the carving community have contributed to his success in facilitating and growing the Open Carving Area. Following the 2018 festival, Robinson formed the Carving on the Edge Carving Club, an informal bimonthly gathering of carvers that was inspired by the desire to keep the momentum going from the festival and to support people who are not carving every day.
Learn about and honour Indigenous Veterans Day by making beaded poppies with Elizabeth George, a Nuu-chah-nulth artist from Ahousaht First Nation. This workshop is hosted by Tourism Tofino.
Indigenous Veterans Day is observed each year on November 8th. Wearing a beaded poppy is a way to recognize the contributions made by Indigenous members of the military who served in the two world wars and the Korean War and the many who are still serving to this day.
Register through Tourism Tofino's Eventbrite page.
Photo Credits: Tourism Tofino
The Carving Club is an informal gathering of carving artists hosted by the Carving on the Edge Festival. It is an opportunity for carvers to hang out and ply their craft in the company of each other. The Club is not an introduction to carving and participants requires some experience with carving tools.
Learning and being inspired by each other is a natural byproduct of coming together. It is difficult to find mentorship opportunities, professional arts training, and gathering spaces to share knowledge in our remote communities. Carving Club was inspired by the desire to sustain the energy of the creative community that is felt at the biennial Carving on the Edge Festival and to create a place to come together to perpetuate this art form.
Drop-in anytime between 6pm-9pm. Bring a project that you are currently working on. Wood and tools support is available, and limited tools are accessible to borrow.
Cost: By donation
The Carving on the Edge Festival would like to thank the District of Tofino, the British Columbia Arts Council, and the Tofino Arts Council for financial support, and the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust for providing the space.
Contact Robinson Cook for more info: workshops@carvingedgefestival.com
Robinson Cook
Since 2014, Robinson has been a key contributor to the success of the workshops programming component of the Carving on the Edge Festival. He has instructed several workshops himself, taken a leadership role in coordinating artist instructors, and overseen production. Robinson’s community-mindedness and long-standing relationships with artists in the carving community have contributed to his success in facilitating and growing the Open Carving Area. Following the 2018 festival, Robinson formed the Carving on the Edge Carving Club, an informal bimonthly gathering of carvers that was inspired by the desire to keep the momentum going from the festival and to support people who are not carving every day.
Join Carving on the Edge Festival and Ivy Cargill-Martin 3pm-6pm to design, carve, print your very own Lino cut and eraser at the Tofino Community Hall, Multi-Purpose Room! Create a print, card, and wrapping paper. Come with a creative mind to express yourself through art! This workshop is for all levels of experience.
Only 10 spots available. To participate, the suggested donation is a sliding scale of $25 to $110, with bursaries available. All supplies provided, including the linoleum block, sharp carving tools, ink, papers, card/envelope.
Lino carving, also known as lino printing or linocut, is a printmaking technique. In this technique, a design is carved into a linoleum block, which is then inked using a brayer (hand ink roller) and printed onto paper or fabric.
For inquiries and/or bursaries please email mishele@carvingedgefestival.com
Register now through the Carving on the Edge festival website HERE.
This workshop is supported by the District of Tofino & British Columbia Arts Council.
Ivy Cargill-Martin
Born on Vancouver Island and raised on an off-grid float house in her own Tla-o-qui-aht Territory, Ivy has grown up with two very artistic parents. Her mother Robin Cargill, a “jill of all trades” in the art world, and her father Carl Martin, a Tla-o-qui-aht master canoe carver. From a young age, she found inspiration in every direction and was drawn to art as a form of self-expression. She learnt different techniques and art forms from her parents, friends, and family. Her explorations of drawing and painting grew to include carving, crochet, embroidery, block printing, jewelry, sculpture, and even traditional hand poked tattoos. She is constantly looking for new inspiration through art and expanding her artistic portfolio.
Drawing on her Art of Hosting training and graphic recording skills, she has recently immersed herself in arts-based community facilitation through creating visual representations of stories being shared. She loves the practice because it reminds her of how Tla-o-qui-aht people would have recorded important teachings and histories in the past. She hopes to continue to carve her own path in the arts sector and is eager for the opportunities and connections that Carving on the Edge will provide.
Photo/Art by Ivy Cargill-Martin
Explore the art of cedar weaving and roping with the Carving on the Edge Festival and Elizabeth George, a Nuu-chah-nulth artist from Ahousaht First Nation. In this workshop, you will weave a cedar necklace/bracelet and learn how Elizabeth sustainably harvests the Cedar she uses to make jewellery and more.
Only 10 spots available. To participate, the suggested donation is a sliding scale of $25 to $110, with bursaries available. All supplies provided, including the cedar and jewellery attachments.
For inquiries and/or bursaries please email mishele@carvingedgefestival.com
This workshop is supported by the District of Tofino, the British Columbia Arts Council, and the Tofino Arts Council.
About the instructor:
Elizabeth George is a Nuu-chah-nulth artist from Ahousaht First Nation. You can find her at the Tofino Market.
PC: Carving on the Edge Festival
Learn about and honour Indigenous Veterans Day by making beaded poppies with Elizabeth George, a Nuu-chah-nulth artist from Ahousaht First Nation. This workshop is hosted by Tourism Tofino.
Indigenous Veterans Day is observed each year on November 8th. Wearing a beaded poppy is a way to recognize the contributions made by Indigenous members of the military who served in the two world wars and the Korean War and the many who are still serving to this day.
Register through Tourism Tofino's Eventbrite page.
Photo Credits: Tourism Tofino
The Carving Club is an informal gathering of carving artists hosted by the Carving on the Edge Festival. It is an opportunity for carvers to hang out and ply their craft in the company of each other. The Club is not an introduction to carving and participants requires some experience with carving tools.
Learning and being inspired by each other is a natural byproduct of coming together. It is difficult to find mentorship opportunities, professional arts training, and gathering spaces to share knowledge in our remote communities. Carving Club was inspired by the desire to sustain the energy of the creative community that is felt at the biennial Carving on the Edge Festival and to create a place to come together to perpetuate this art form.
Drop-in anytime between 6pm-9pm. Bring a project that you are currently working on. Wood and tools support is available, and limited tools are accessible to borrow.
Cost: By donation
The Carving on the Edge Festival would like to thank the District of Tofino, the British Columbia Arts Council, and the Tofino Arts Council for financial support, and the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust for providing the space.
Contact Robinson Cook for more info: workshops@carvingedgefestival.com
Robinson Cook
Since 2014, Robinson has been a key contributor to the success of the workshops programming component of the Carving on the Edge Festival. He has instructed several workshops himself, taken a leadership role in coordinating artist instructors, and overseen production. Robinson’s community-mindedness and long-standing relationships with artists in the carving community have contributed to his success in facilitating and growing the Open Carving Area. Following the 2018 festival, Robinson formed the Carving on the Edge Carving Club, an informal bimonthly gathering of carvers that was inspired by the desire to keep the momentum going from the festival and to support people who are not carving every day.
As part of our annual Fibre Art retreat, we invite everyone to join us for our Fibre Art Marketplace! Browse and buy from a selection of yarn, patterns, cedar, beaded jewelry and more!
Vendors include:
UkeeKnits, Rose & Brian Wilson, The Small Bird Workshop, Tofino Knit Company, Sea Wolf & Sage co and more!
Note: Some vendors are CASH only (cash bar available)
Photo credits: Andrew McCurdy
Don’t miss Clayoquot Action's Tofino Adventure Film Festival (TAFF)! This Festival is a celebration of mountain culture, Indigenous, adventure and environmental films.
For more info and tickets click HERE.
Photo Credits: Clayoquot Action
Don’t miss Clayoquot Action's Tofino Adventure Film Festival (TAFF)! This Festival is a celebration of mountain culture, Indigenous, adventure and environmental films.
For more info and tickets click HERE.
Photo Credits: Clayoquot Action
Don’t miss Clayoquot Action's Tofino Adventure Film Festival (TAFF)! This Festival is a celebration of mountain culture, Indigenous, adventure and environmental films.
For more info and tickets click HERE.
Photo Credits: Clayoquot Action
The Carving Club is an informal gathering of carving artists hosted by the Carving on the Edge Festival. It is an opportunity for carvers to hang out and ply their craft in the company of each other. The Club is not an introduction to carving and participants requires some experience with carving tools.
Learning and being inspired by each other is a natural byproduct of coming together. It is difficult to find mentorship opportunities, professional arts training, and gathering spaces to share knowledge in our remote communities. Carving Club was inspired by the desire to sustain the energy of the creative community that is felt at the biennial Carving on the Edge Festival and to create a place to come together to perpetuate this art form.
Drop-in anytime between 6pm-9pm. Bring a project that you are currently working on. Wood and tools support is available, and limited tools are accessible to borrow.
Cost: By donation
The Carving on the Edge Festival would like to thank the District of Tofino, the British Columbia Arts Council, and the Tofino Arts Council for financial support, and the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust for providing the space.
Contact Robinson Cook for more info: workshops@carvingedgefestival.com
Robinson Cook
Since 2014, Robinson has been a key contributor to the success of the workshops programming component of the Carving on the Edge Festival. He has instructed several workshops himself, taken a leadership role in coordinating artist instructors, and overseen production. Robinson’s community-mindedness and long-standing relationships with artists in the carving community have contributed to his success in facilitating and growing the Open Carving Area. Following the 2018 festival, Robinson formed the Carving on the Edge Carving Club, an informal bimonthly gathering of carvers that was inspired by the desire to keep the momentum going from the festival and to support people who are not carving every day.
Explore the art of making a dreamcatcher with the Carving on the Edge Festival and Elizabeth George, a Nuu-chah-nulth artist from Ahousaht First Nation.
Only 10 spots available. To participate, the suggested donation is a sliding scale of $25 to $110, with bursaries available. All supplies provided.
For inquiries and/or bursaries please email mishele@carvingedgefestival.com
This workshop is supported by the District of Tofino, the British Columbia Arts Council, and the Tofino Arts Council.
About the instructor:
Elizabeth George is a Nuu-chah-nulth artist from Ahousaht First Nation. You can find her at the Tofino Market.
PC: Carving on the Edge Festival
Join Carving on the Edge Festival and Ivy Cargill-Martin 3pm-6pm to design, carve, print your very own Lino cut and eraser at the Tofino Community Hall, Multi-Purpose Room! Create a print, card, and wrapping paper. Come with a creative mind to express yourself through art! This workshop is for all levels of experience.
Only 10 spots available. To participate, the suggested donation is a sliding scale of $25 to $110, with bursaries available. All supplies provided, including the linoleum block, sharp carving tools, ink, papers, card/envelope.
Lino carving, also known as lino printing or linocut, is a printmaking technique. In this technique, a design is carved into a linoleum block, which is then inked using a brayer (hand ink roller) and printed onto paper or fabric.
For inquiries and/or bursaries please email mishele@carvingedgefestival.com
Register now through the Carving on the Edge festival website HERE.
This workshop is supported by the District of Tofino & British Columbia Arts Council.
Ivy Cargill-Martin
Born on Vancouver Island and raised on an off-grid float house in her own Tla-o-qui-aht Territory, Ivy has grown up with two very artistic parents. Her mother Robin Cargill, a “jill of all trades” in the art world, and her father Carl Martin, a Tla-o-qui-aht master canoe carver. From a young age, she found inspiration in every direction and was drawn to art as a form of self-expression. She learnt different techniques and art forms from her parents, friends, and family. Her explorations of drawing and painting grew to include carving, crochet, embroidery, block printing, jewelry, sculpture, and even traditional hand poked tattoos. She is constantly looking for new inspiration through art and expanding her artistic portfolio.
Drawing on her Art of Hosting training and graphic recording skills, she has recently immersed herself in arts-based community facilitation through creating visual representations of stories being shared. She loves the practice because it reminds her of how Tla-o-qui-aht people would have recorded important teachings and histories in the past. She hopes to continue to carve her own path in the arts sector and is eager for the opportunities and connections that Carving on the Edge will provide.
Photo/Art by Ivy Cargill-Martin
The Carving Club is an informal gathering of carving artists hosted by the Carving on the Edge Festival. It is an opportunity for carvers to hang out and ply their craft in the company of each other. The Club is not an introduction to carving and participants requires some experience with carving tools.
Learning and being inspired by each other is a natural byproduct of coming together. It is difficult to find mentorship opportunities, professional arts training, and gathering spaces to share knowledge in our remote communities. Carving Club was inspired by the desire to sustain the energy of the creative community that is felt at the biennial Carving on the Edge Festival and to create a place to come together to perpetuate this art form.
Drop-in anytime between 6pm-9pm. Bring a project that you are currently working on. Wood and tools support is available, and limited tools are accessible to borrow.
Cost: By donation
The Carving on the Edge Festival would like to thank the District of Tofino, the British Columbia Arts Council, and the Tofino Arts Council for financial support, and the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust for providing the space.
Contact Robinson Cook for more info: workshops@carvingedgefestival.com
Robinson Cook
Since 2014, Robinson has been a key contributor to the success of the workshops programming component of the Carving on the Edge Festival. He has instructed several workshops himself, taken a leadership role in coordinating artist instructors, and overseen production. Robinson’s community-mindedness and long-standing relationships with artists in the carving community have contributed to his success in facilitating and growing the Open Carving Area. Following the 2018 festival, Robinson formed the Carving on the Edge Carving Club, an informal bimonthly gathering of carvers that was inspired by the desire to keep the momentum going from the festival and to support people who are not carving every day.