Indigenous Artists in Schools Program

Current Instructors & Workshops

  • Elizabeth George

    Elizabeth brings years of experience as a weaver and beadwork artist to the classroom. Suitable workshops for elementary and high school students.

  • Ivy Martin

    Specializing in lino cut and printmaking, Ivy focusses on workshops for grade 6 and up.

  • Timmy Masso

    Nuu-chah-nulth language advocate and activist, Timmy teaches Indigenous history, language and culture.

Elizabeth George

  • Cedar Woven Grad Hats

    Grade Suitability: Grade 7 and Grade 12
    Duration: 3 days
    Capacity: 30 students
    Location: Available to travel to Ahousaht, Tofino and Ucluelet*

    Cost: $4000 (includes materials)

    *additional travel costs may apply for Ahousaht

  • Cedar Harvesting & Weaving (baskets, rope, roses)

    Grade Suitability: Grades 7 - 12
    Duration: 3 days (harvest, prepare, weave)
    Capacity: 30 students
    Location: Available to travel to Ahousaht, Tofino and Ucluelet*
    Special requirements: transportation; must occur during harvesting season (May/June).

    Cost: $2000 (includes materials; does not include transportation costs for students)

    * additional travel costs may apply for Ahousaht

  • Cedar Weaving (baskets, rope, roses)

    Grade Suitability: Grades 7-12
    Duration: ½ day
    Capacity: 30 students
    Location: Available to travel to Ahousaht, Tofino and Ucluelet*

    Cost: $1000 for a half day (includes materials)

    * additional travel costs may apply for Ahousaht

Ivy Martin

  • Linocut Printing

    Grade Suitability: Grades 6- 12
    Duration: 5 hours
    Capacity: 20 students
    Location: Available to travel to Ahousaht, Tofino and Ucluelet*

    Cost: $1050-1500 (includes materials; price variable depending on number of students)

    * additional travel costs may apply