Salmon Head Painting Workshop with Carmen Redunante

Note: some pay-what-you-can tickets are available for this workshop via email request.

This workshop explores Northwest Coast Indigenous formline art. Participants will transfer a salmon head design onto a birch panel and paint it to take home.

Formline is a visual language known for its flowing shapes, balance, and strong connection to land, water, and living beings. This workshop offers an opportunity to learn about traditional design and methods in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

About the Facilitator

Carmen Paola Redunante is an emerging artist with deep Indigenous roots. On her mother’s side, she is of Chilean heritage, while her father’s lineage connects her to the Nisga’a Nation from the village of Gingolx. Her paternal grandfather is Tsimshian from Lax Kw’alaams.

Driven by a strong passion for the environment, Carmen uses her art to explore themes of beauty, resilience, and subtle activism. Her work often carries layered messages about the urgent need to protect forests, wildlife, and water sources—an extension of her commitment to environmental stewardship.

After completing two years in the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art, Carmen has been actively exploring her identity through her practice. Her decision to attend Freda Diesing stemmed from a desire to reconnect with her Nation and to gain an authentic understanding of Northwest Coast Indigenous art. She recently completed her BFA at Emily Carr University, using her practice to reconnect with her Indigenous identity and deepen her understanding of Northwest Coast art.

Details

• Date: Saturday, January 10th, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Location: Slocan Community Hall, 2750 East 29th Avenue, Vancouver (Map)
• Age: Ages 14+
• Sliding-Scale Tickets: We believe financial constraints shouldn't prevent anyone from joining our programs. If the default sliding-scale prices listed here are too high, please email info@stillmoonarts.ca to request a pay-what-you-can ticket.
• Food: You are welcome to bring a snack. The closest restaurants and shops are a 10- to 15-minute walk (2 minute drive) away (850m).

Getting There

• Slocan Hall is a two-minute walk from 29th Avenue Skytrain Station and bus loop.
• Bus numbers #16, 29, 33 take you to 29th Avenue Station.
• Limited street parking is available in front of Slocan Hall, with no parking time limit on weekends and after 6 PM on weekdays.
• We recommend walking, taking the bus, riding your bike, or carpooling when possible.

Accessibility

Slocan Hall is an indoor space located in Slocan Park, and can be accessed from a partially paved and partially grassed pathway in the park, adjacent to 29th Ave; wheelchairs should be able to access the hall unless extensive rainfall occurs. Public washrooms are available next to the hall. Please do not hesitate to inquire about any additional accessibility needs by emailing info@stillmoonarts.ca

Ticket Refund Policy

If you need to cancel your ticket for the event, please let us know at least 14 days before it starts, and we’ll be happy to provide a refund. Please keep in mind that the Eventbrite processing fee is non-refundable, and we don't have control over that part of the fee. Thank you for your understanding!

About Still Moon Arts Society

Still Moon Arts Society mobilizes community and creates positive change through eco-arts and environmental stewardship programming, and produces the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival. Still Moon is a registered charity whose mission is to inspire vibrant and connected communities by creating artistic experiences and nurturing a passion for nature.

Land acknowledgement

The Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival and all of Still Moon Arts' programming take place on the unceded territories of Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

Thank you to our Funders & Partners

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the British Columbia Arts Council, the Government of British Columbia, the Renfrew Park Community Association, the City of Vancouver, and the many other supporters, donors, and volunteers who make our workshops possible.