BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Nanaimo: arts\, next 7 days (Thu Sep 17 to Wed Sep 23\, Americ a/Vancouver). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe r ather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://ca ldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains inform ation from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/nanaimo-bc/next-7-days-arts.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Nanaimo: arts\, next 7 days (Thu Sep 17 to Wed Sep 23\, Ameri ca/Vancouver). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://c aldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains infor mation from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:Nanaimo · arts · next 7 days · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chemainus Textile Circle DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:184951-1789639200-1789646400@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Drop by and sit in with the Chemainus Textile Circle \nMeets Thursdays from 10:00 to Noon in the library’s Multi-Purpose Room. \nKni tters\, Crocheters\, Spinners \, Embroiderers welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/chemainus-knitting-circle/2026-09-17/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Knit Wits (Bowser textile group) DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260917T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:184952-1789650000-1789657200@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit! 🙂 \nJoin us at 1:00 each Thursday to sit\, chat\, and get a little work done on your textile projects. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/the-knit-wits-bowser-textile-group-2026-09-17 /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crafternoon & DIY DTSTART:20260917T223000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001807Z UID:207352-1789659000-1789664400@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:arts,community DESCRIPTION:Join our hardy band of crafters for Crafternoons every Thursda y for fun\, friendship\, and inspiration. Borrow a book or video and learn new crafts\, or get help in a friendly\, open setting. See you there! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001807Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/crafternoon-diy/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldis covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Crafternoon DTSTART:20260918T213000Z DTEND:20260918T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:203856-1789741800-1789749000@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Have fun doing craft projects in our children’s area! We sup ply the materials. Drop-in for kids of all ages with caregiver. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/kids-crafternoon/2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Knitters at the Library DTSTART:20260919T210000Z DTEND:20260919T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:185016-1789826400-1789833600@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Drop by with your projects and enjoy the company of fellow kni tting enthusiasts! Crochet and other textile arts are also very welcome to join! \nMeets Saturdays from 2 to 4 PM in the Sooke Library lounge by the fireplace. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/knitters-at-the-library/2026-09-19/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Needlecraft Circle DTSTART:20260919T220000Z DTEND:20260920T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:199423-1789830000-1789837200@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Do you love embroidery\, knitting or crocheting? How about bea ding or other needlecraft? Join our needlecraft circle every Thursday at 3 pm for help\, inspiration and friendship! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/needlecraft-circle-2-2026-09-19/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:On Site Art DTSTART:20260922T203000Z DTEND:20260922T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z UID:ulop2a29pe6jaj2qadj9fgrr4o@google.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z LOCATION:North Nanaimo Library X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft Studio for Teens DTSTART:20260922T220000Z DTEND:20260923T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T061916Z UID:207639-1790089200-1790096400@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Hang out and be creative. Work on your own crafts\, use our su pplies\, or just do some doodling. Snacks provided. \n\n\n\nFor teens/twee ns Ages 11+ LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T061916Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/craft-studio-for-teens/2026-09-22/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parksville Library Knitting Group (textile arts) DTSTART:20260923T193000Z DTEND:20260923T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:185474-1790166600-1790173800@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Drop in Wednesdays 12:30 to 2:30 for Parksville Library’s we ekly knitting group. \nSit. Knit. Sew. Crochet. Chat.  🙂 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/parksville-library-knitting-group-textile-art s/2026-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo- bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Needlecraft Club DTSTART:20260923T223000Z DTEND:20260924T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T181918Z UID:206785-1790177400-1790182800@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday for Needlecraft Club\, where like-mind ed crafty individuals come together to share their passion for knitting\, crochet\, embroidery\, sewing\, or any other fiber-based art. Bring your o wn project and supplies\, or take advantage of our limited supplies. Pleas e note\, no formal instruction is provided. This free\, drop-in program is open to everyone! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T181918Z LOCATION:British Columbia URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/needlecraft-club/2026-09-23/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Simonholt Social Night: Craft Night DTSTART:20260924T010000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T055533Z UID:5891-1790186400-1790193600@www.simonholt.ca CATEGORIES:arts,drink,food DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun monthly Craft Night at Simonholt Restaurant in Nanaimo.​\n​\nHosted by Lost Arts Club \nWednesday is happy hour al l day\, be sure to enjoy some of these amazing specials!\n​\n​Crafting will start at 6:00pm!\n​\nGroup seating will be in place \nhttps://www. lostartsclub.org/simonholt \n  \n\n$25-$28 | Gemstone Crafts\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this class\, you will learn how to create a s tunning Gemstone and Copper Teardrop Faux Plant. You will explore techniqu es for crafting lifelike teardrop-shaped leaves using a variety of gemston es and copper wire. The class will guide you through the process of assemb ling and designing the plant potting it into a small clay planter accented with polished stones. By the end\, you’ll have a beautiful\, low-mainte nance decorative piece perfect for any space. \n​ \nor Create a beautifu l copper wire tree with your choice of gemstone bead colors\, and attach i t to a unique piece of driftwood. This exquisite and easy-to-make artwork is perfect for participants of all ages. All supplies are included\, so co me and enjoy crafting your own stunning copper wire tree in this fun and c reative workshop! \n​ \nor Create your own unique driftwood windchime us ing copper wire\, gemstone and glass beads\, and pieces of driftwood. This beautiful artwork can be displayed inside or outside\, adding a touch of nature and elegance to any space. All supplies are included for this creat ive and enjoyable workshop\, suitable for participants of all ages. Join u s and craft a charming windchime to enjoy for years to come! LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055533Z LOCATION:SIMONHOLT Food\, Drink & Live Music Restaurant\, 6582 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9V 0A4\, Canada URL:https://www.simonholt.ca/event/simonholt-social-night-craft-night/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:SIMONHOLT Restaurant | FOOD\, DRINK\, LIVE MUSIC X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.simonholt.ca/event/nanaimo-international-jazz-fes tival END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR