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Resident Art Groups
The Richmond Arts Centre hosts several groups who meet throughout each month to hold a variety of classes and workshops while advancing their art form. All groups welcome new members. For more information regarding a specific group, please contact the person listed. For general information contact the Arts Centre staff at 604-247-8300.
View photos from the Resident Art Group Winter Showcase 2012.
Cathay Photographic Society
Sally Wong, President. Email: cathayphotoclubca@yahoo.com
Creative Jewellers Guild of British Columbia
Ken McIntosh, President. Email: info@creativejewellersguild.com
Richmond Artists’ Guild / Life Drawing Group
The Richmond Artists’ Guild promotes all art forms, especially painting, and encourages arts participation in the community. www.richmondartistsguild.com Marv Skelton, President. Email: marskelart@shaw.ca
Richmond Chinese Calligraphy & Painting Club
William Chen, President. Email: wlchen18@yahoo.ca
Richmond Gem & Mineral Club
George Howe, President. Email: geohowe@telus.net
Richmond Photo Club
The Richmond Photo Club benefits include the opportunity to learn about photography, socialize with people with similar interests and enter competitions with photographers from other local, national, and international clubs.
www.richmondphotoclub.com or www.capacanada.ca
Gerry Boretta, President. Email: richmond.photoclub@gmail.com
Richmond Potters Club
The Richmond Potters Club was formed by a group of local potters who wanted to promote and develop ceramic art in their community. The club has classes, shows, sales, workshops and participates in events such as Doors Open and Culture Days. www.richmondpottersclub.com
Arlene Skelton, President. Email: arskelpottery@shaw.ca
Richmond Printmakers
http://richmondprintmakers.tumblr.com/
The Richmond Reelers emphasize fun while learning to dance. They perform at retirement homes and schools. All age groups are welcome. Visit www.rscds.org (click on the first item "RSCD IN Vancouver" scroll to bottom of page and click on clubs and our club is shown on there.)
Joan Tweedlie, President. Email: jbelltweedlie@hotmail.com
Richmond Weavers & Spinners Guild
The Richmond Weavers & Spinners Guild seeks to promote, encourage and develop the art and craft of weaving, spinning and dyeing in our community.
Tove Luers, President. Email: tluers@shaw.ca
Riverside Art Circle
Riverside Art Circle members meet in painting workshops taught by renowned painters in acrylic and watercolour on specified dates throughout the year. New members are welcome. Theresa Magee. Email: temagee@shaw.ca
Textile Arts Guild of Richmond
The Textile Arts Guild of Richmond (TAGOR) welcomes everyone. They encourage and support all skill levels from beginners to experienced artists. As well as advancing the textile arts, TAGOR members annually create and donate hundreds of quilts, bags and other items to the community in partnership with the Richmond Arts Centre.
Website: www.textileartsrichmond.ca
Email: info@textileartsrichmond.ca
World Poetry Reading Series Society
Website: www.worldpoetry.ca
