Community Events & Workshops

Connect with local artisans, discover exceptional craftsmanship, and join our vibrant community gatherings showcasing the best of Vancouver Island businesses.

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Upcoming Events

Join us for engaging community events featuring local businesses, artisan demonstrations, and networking opportunities. These gatherings connect residents with quality service providers.

Artisan Showcase Weekend

Date: March 15-16, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Experience the finest custom furniture and woodworking from Vancouver Island's talented artisans. See stunning ocean epoxy tables, live edge designs, and traditional woodcraft demonstrations. Meet the makers behind exceptional pieces and learn about their creative process.

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Woodworking Workshop Series

Date: April 5, 12, 19, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Learn fundamental woodworking techniques from experienced local craftspeople. This three-session series covers joinery basics, wood selection, finishing methods, and design principles. Perfect for beginners wanting to understand quality furniture construction.

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Local Business Meet & Greet

Date: May 8, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Connect with Vancouver Island's top service providers in a relaxed networking environment. Discover new businesses, share experiences, and build relationships with quality local companies. Refreshments provided, all community members welcome.

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Custom Design Consultation Day

Date: June 20, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Free one-on-one consultations with local artisans and designers. Bring your project ideas and get expert advice on custom furniture, space planning, material selection, and design concepts. Limited spots available for personalized sessions.

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Featured Event: Spring Artisan Showcase

Beautiful custom furniture display at artisan showcase event

March 15-16: A Celebration of Craftsmanship

Our Spring Artisan Showcase brings together Vancouver Island's most talented furniture makers and woodworkers for a two-day celebration of exceptional craftsmanship. This premier event features live demonstrations, finished piece displays, and opportunities to meet the artisans behind stunning custom furniture.

Highlights include ocean epoxy table creation demonstrations, traditional joinery techniques, sustainable wood sourcing discussions, and custom design consultations. Visitors can watch skilled craftspeople work on live projects, ask questions about their processes, and explore the artistry behind quality furniture construction.

Event Features:

  • Live woodworking demonstrations every hour
  • Epoxy resin pouring technique sessions
  • Custom furniture displays from 12+ local artisans
  • Meet-the-maker conversations
  • Kids' woodworking activities (supervised)
  • Door prizes including gift certificates

Whether you're planning a custom furniture project, appreciate fine craftsmanship, or want to support local businesses, this showcase offers something for everyone. Free admission, family-friendly atmosphere, parking available.

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Why Attend Community Events?

Meet Local Experts

Connect directly with skilled artisans and business owners. Ask questions, see their work firsthand, and build relationships with quality service providers in your community.

Learn New Skills

Gain insights into craftsmanship techniques, design principles, and quality standards. Our workshops and demonstrations teach practical knowledge from experienced professionals.

Get Project Inspiration

Discover what's possible for your own custom projects. See finished examples, explore material options, and visualize how quality craftsmanship can transform your space.

Support Local Business

Strengthen our community economy by connecting with Vancouver Island businesses. Learn about local artisans, understand their capabilities, and discover the benefits of choosing local expertise.

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Past Event Highlights

Previous woodworking workshop with participants learning techniques

Winter Workshop Success

Our December woodworking workshops drew 45+ participants eager to learn from local masters. Attendees praised the hands-on instruction and expert guidance from Vancouver Island's talented craftspeople.

Artisan showcase featuring custom furniture displays

Fall Artisan Fair

Over 200 community members attended our Fall Artisan Fair, discovering exceptional local talent. Fifteen businesses showcased their work, resulting in dozens of custom project consultations and new client relationships.

Business networking event with local service providers

Summer Meet & Greet

Our summer networking brought together business owners, artisans, and residents for productive connections. Participants appreciated meeting quality providers in person and learning about diverse local services.

Planning Your Own Event?

If you're a local business interested in hosting a demonstration, workshop, or showcase event, we'd love to help. Local Service Hub connects quality providers with engaged community members through well-organized gatherings.

We assist with event planning, promotion through our community network, venue coordination, and attendance building. Whether you want to showcase your craftsmanship, teach a skill, or simply connect with potential clients, community events create valuable opportunities.

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