A makerspace for artists, in the heart of Quadra Village.
Located at 901 Kings Road, around back of the Quadra Village Community Centre (access from Dowler Street).
A makerspace for artists with art-making tools and materials, family-friendly crafts, and more!
Drop-in for a DIY craft, or book your time at the art hub now.
All Art Hub activities are by donation (suggested donation $5-20)
Donations help to cover the cost of rent, insurance, and replenishing supplies.
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All Art Hub staff are fully vaccinated, and as per the Provincial Health mandate, anyone (ages 5+) visiting the space will be required to show proof of vaccination and wear a mask. We have single-use masks available in both children's and adult sizes, in case you forget yours at home.
Donations of art supplies, tools, and equipment gratefully accepted! Please see our Wish List below.
More info... (PDF)
Tools and Equipment:
Tools and equipment currently available for use at the Community Art Hub
Cricut Maker and accessories
A precision digital cutting machine.
Air Brush
Small airbrush setup.
24" Laminator
This GBC 4250 laminator can protect documents, photographs, banners, and posters up to 24" on their shortest side.
Artograph Prism Projector
A tabletop projector for convenient horizontal projection of artwork, designs, patterns, prints and line drawings. Great for enlarging hand-drawn or printed art.
Light Table
Laminator
Quickly and easily laminate paper, cardstock, or photos up to 8.5 x 11.
Serger
Standard overlock machine (Brother Lock 1134D). Black and white thread available.
Sewing Machine
Standard sewing machine. Assorted thread and accessories available.
Button Maker (2.25" / 58mm)
Iron and Ironing Board
We have everything you need to get started sewing on site.
Paper Cutter
Medium sized paper cutter.
Coil Binding Machine
Limited quantities of coil bindings available.
Knitting Needles and Crochet Hooks
Wide variety of sizes and styles available.
Single Colour Silk Screen
Silk screen machine suitable for printing one colour at a time.
Tabletop Belt Sander
Must be used outdoors.
6' Baker Scaffold (rent for offsite use)
6' baker scaffold available to use on site, or rent for use off-site. Great for painting single storey murals. Much more comfortable than working on a ladder.
Jigsaw
Handheld. Must be used outdoors.
Commercial Oven for Baking Ceramics
Suitable for baking low-temperature clay and ceramics. Can be used to melt wax and for a variety of other projects.
Hot Glue
A variety of low- and high-temperature glue guns are available for use. We also have a hair dryer for removing the glue strings.
Hand Tools
A hammer, assorted pliers and other hand tools are available for use on site.
Cutting Mat and Rotary Cutter
For use with fabric and other lightweight materials.
Sewing Supplies
Sewing scissors, pinking shears, sewing weights, straight pins, a clear ruler, tailor's pencil, and other sewing accessories.
Staple Gun
For all your re-upholstering needs.
Photography Accessories
Bring your phone or camera, and use our tripods, lights, reflectors, and light box to create product shots or vlog.
Hot Plate
One-burner cook top perfect for melting wax and other warming tasks.
We are grateful for the support of our partners in this project, including:
Quadra Village Community Centre
Kindle Arts Society
Cultural Infrastructure Grant Program
