Caetani Centre Launches Winter–Spring 2026 Creating Space Workshop Series
Get ready to explore creativity, community, and personal expression in a meaningful setting.
The Caetani Cultural Centre invites community members of all ages to explore creativity, reflection, and expression through its winter-spring Creating Space Workshop Series, running from February to June 2026 in Vernon, BC.
This season’s offerings span visual art, creative writing, poetry, and theatre, led by accomplished local artists and facilitators in the inspiring surroundings of the Caetani grounds.
Tracing the Inner Myth: A Creative Journey with Sveva Caetani facilitated by local artist Destanne Norris is a five-part monthly painting workshop, starting Feb. 21, for artists aged 13+. Drawing inspiration from Sveva Caetani’s art and life, participants will explore symbolism, narrative, and personal expression while developing one to two finished paintings, with the opportunity to exhibit at the Caetani Centre.
For those seeking creativity as a wellness practice, Writing for Wellbeing with published author Hannah Calder offers a six-session series, starting Feb. 19, focused on journaling and creative writing for emotional resilience, mindfulness, and self-discovery. Open to writers and non-writers alike, the workshop emphasizes reflection over critique in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Poetry for All with local poet Michelle Doege, starting March 7, is a seven-session poetry workshop grounded in community, storytelling, and craft. Participants will read, write, and share poems while developing strong poetic skills, culminating in a celebratory group reading.
Theatre offerings, beginning in April, include an 8-week Youth Drama Class (ages 9–13) and a 6-week Adult Drama Class (16+), both led by actor Amelia Sirianni. These outdoor classes introduce acting techniques, improvisation, character development, and collaboration, with youth participants creating an original theatrical piece by session’s end.
All workshops take place at the Caetani Cultural Centre, Vernon, BC, with select sessions held in the gallery, Ninfa Studio, or outdoors. Workshops require minimum enrollment to proceed. Financial subsidies are available on a case-by-case basis to support accessibility.
For more information and subsidy inquiries, please contact the Caetani Centre at: programs@caetani.org.
