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    A makerspace for artists,

    in the heart of Quadra Village.

    Around the back of the Quadra Village Community Centre at 901 Kings Road (access down the ramp/stairs from Dowler Street).

    Check out our Weekly Activities and Upcoming Events, or drop in to work on your project!

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  • We have art-making tools and materials to use on-site, knowledge-sharing opportunities, and more!

    Drop in anytime we're open, or join us for a one of our Weekly Activities and Upcoming Events!

  • A makerspace for aspiring, emerging, and established artists in the heart of Quadra Village.

  • All Art Hub activities are by donation

    Recommended donation:

    $15 - What it costs per person to host an activity
    $20 - What we think each activity is worth
    > $25 - Pay-it-forward so someone else can participate for free

    All donations help to cover the cost of rent, insurance, and replenishing supplies.

     

    If you love what we do, please consider making a monthly donation in support of the Community Art Hub.

    *If you need assistance with registration, please email us at alterartssociety@gmail.com and we will be happy to help.

  • Tools and Equipment:

    Tools and equipment currently available for use at the Community Art Hub

    Cricut Maker and accessories

    A precision digital cutting machine.

    3D Printer with Laser Engraving, and CNC Carving

    Snapmaker Original 3D Printer with laser engraving and CNC carving functions. Come by to print with PLA in one of five colours, or join one of our introductory workshops to learn how it works.

    Button Maker (2.25" / 58mm)

    Button parts and a circle cutter are also available for use on site, by donation.

     

    Recommended size of clearance around the design to cut:

    For 2 1/4” cut a circle: 2 5/8”

     

    Button templates

    Button Maker (1.5" / 37mm)

    Button parts and a 1.5" circle punch are also available for use on site, by donation.

     

    Recommended size of clearance around the design to cut:

    For 1 1/2” cut a circle: 1 7/8”

     

    Button templates

    Serger

    Standard overlock machine (Brother Lock 1134D). Black and white thread available.

    Air Brush

    Small airbrush setup.

    Paper Cutter

    Medium sized paper cutter.

    Laminator

    Quickly and easily laminate paper, cardstock, or photos up to 8.5 x 11.

    24" Laminator

    This GBC 4250 laminator can protect documents, photographs, banners, and posters up to 24" on their shortest side. 

    Printer - Colour Inkjet

    Brother colour inkjet printer and scanner. Maximum size 8.5" x 14"

    Sewing Machine

    Assorted thread and accessories available. 2.4" easy view touch screen LCD display, reinforcement stitch button to automatically sew a tie-off stitch and to easily rew a row of decorative stitches. 8.3" from needle to arm. Automatic thread cutter cuts the upper and lower thread.

    Iron and Ironing Board

    We have everything you need to get started sewing on site.

    Coil Binding Machine

    Limited quantities of coil bindings available.

    Knitting Needles and Crochet Hooks

    Wide variety of sizes and styles available.

    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

     Hammer, vice grips, clamps, scraper, tin snips, pruning shears, soldering iron, and more.

    Hand Tools

     Hammer, vice grips, clamps, scraper, tin snips, pruning shears, soldering iron, and more.

    Cutting Mat and Rotary Cutter

     Hammer, vice grips, clamps, scraper, tin snips, pruning shears, soldering iron, and more.

    Sewing Supplies

    For use with fabric and other lightweight materials. We also have a circle cutter.

    Staple Gun

    For use with fabric and other lightweight materials. We also have a circle cutter.

    Photography Accessories

    Bring your phone or camera, and use our tripods, lights, reflectors, and light box to create product shots or vlog.

    Embroidery Machine

    A 6" x 10" embroidery area with a sizeable 8.3" from needle to arm that helps you tackle big projects.

  • Wish List

    Do you have art-making tools, equipment, or supplies that you're no longer using?

    Free up some space in your home by donating it to the Art Hub for the whole community to use!

    Pottery

    Table top pottery wheel

    Clay

    Aprons

    Pottery tools

    Fibre Arts

    Table-top loom

    Table-top spinning wheel

    Knitting needles and crochet hooks

    Fabric dye

    Yarn, felt, macrame cord, and other materials for fibre arts

    Sewing and Embroidery

    Industrial sewing machine

    Embroidery machine

    Embroidery hoops

    Embroidery cloth and thread

    Thread, needles, notions, and other accessories

    Sewing scissors & rotary cutters

    Needle felting tools

    Metalwork

    Small forge

    Anvil

    Soldering iron

    Vices

    Small torch

    Blacksmith's hammer

    Leather apron and gloves

    Jewelery making tools and materials (findings, pliers, etc)

    Aluminium craft wire and other types of wire

    Woodworking

    Drill

    Router

    Vices

    Clamps

    Chisels

    Wood burning tool (coming soon!)

    Etching and carving tools

    Multi-purpose

    Spray paint

    Paint brushes, palette knives, etc

    Easels

    Pencils, pencil crayons, charcoal, pastels, chalk, watercolour pencils, markers, etc.

    Art resin

    Storage and Furnishings

    Water dispenser or jug (eg. Brita)

    Storage containers for small items like beads, embroidery thread, and other notions.

    Painting

    Gesso

    Canvas stretcher

    Mat cutter (coming soon!)

    Frames

    Oil, acrylic, and watercolour paints

    Brushes and palette knives

    Moulding

    Heat gun

    3D Printer (coming soon!)

    3D Scanner

     

     

    Screen Printing

    Heat press

    Screens

    Screen printing cloth

    Screen printing emulsion

    Screen printing inks

    Squeegees

    Sticker and Button Making

    Button maker and button parts (coming soon!)

    Dies for manual die cutting machine

    Vinyl and other materials for cutting machine

    Children's Area

    Chalk

    Pipe cleaners

    Washable markers

    Pencil crayons

    Paper

    Washable paint

    Paint smocks

    Volunteers

     

    We're looking for volunteers to help keep the art hub organized, run workshops, and help with events. Please reach out by email if you'd like to get involved.

     

    Please email AlterArtsSociety@gmail.com to

    coordinate your donation today!

  • We are grateful for the support of our partners in this project, including:

    Quadra Village Community Centre

    Kindle Arts Society

    Cultural Infrastructure Grant Program

Alter Arts Society is a registered non-profit organization and community initiative by and for artists located on the traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən people.

 

Those of us who are uninvited visitors to these territories, respectfully seek opportunities to unlearn oppressive, colonial practices that we have benefited from, and to follow the lead of the Indigenous stewards of these lands. We are committed to questioning existing power structures, supporting the decolonization of our society and institutions, and supporting Indigenous self-determination.

 

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