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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!

    • 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!

    • 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.

       

      Button templates

      Button Maker (1.5" / 37mm)

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

       

      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"

      Light Table

      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.

      Commercial Oven

      Nemco Food Equipment Commercial Oven suitable for baking low-temperature clay and ceramics. Can be used to melt wax and for a variety of other projects. Maximum temperature 700 degrees Farenheit. 

      Sewing Machine

      Standard sewing machine. Assorted thread and accessories available.

      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.

    • 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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