Let Your Creativity Shine All Year-Round
We’re nearing the end of the year and soon we’ll all be gathered with our friends and families, glasses of champagne in hand…
Let Your Creativity Shine All Year-Round Read More »
We’re nearing the end of the year and soon we’ll all be gathered with our friends and families, glasses of champagne in hand…
Let Your Creativity Shine All Year-Round Read More »
Joseph Novak is a World War ll veteran and possibly the last in the Yukon who served overseas. Joe moved into Whistle Bend Place early
The quilt of many poppies Read More »
Today we’ll make our own colourful bookmarks. connecting reading and art with other fields in our life—let’s start!
Colourful bookmarks Read More »
Go outside for inspiration, then we’ll take our ideas inside, and, using some of that recycling that’s been piling up around the house, make some colourful art!
Recycled mixed media art cards Read More »
Pre-Christmas in the Klondike, It’s a season of bazaars and open houses that lead up to the actual holidays.
It’s beginning to look a lot like … (you know) Read More »
This year’s Spruce Bog Craft Fair features a wide array of crafts, from quilts that mirror paintings, to paintings that mirror nature, to knit designs
It’s (almost) that most wonderful time of the year … Read More »
The second annual Geek the Halls craft fair is a different affair than the larger, more established craft fairs. But the vendors participating are a
Geek the Halls, a craft fair for the geeks-of-us Read More »
Only two weeks to go until the 2018 Cranberry Fair, when, again, over 40 artists will gather to present the Yukon’s exceptional artistic craftsmanship.
The Yukon’s exclusive arts and crafts Read More »
Do you like crafting, socializing with friends—perhaps with a beverage or two—in a casual, relaxed yet well-lit atmosphere, complete with pinball machines to take a break and try your game expertise? Then Drinking with Scissors is for you.
Drinking with Scissors Read More »
Ruth Treskatis, volunteer and Janna Swales, executive director, proudly display their creations in front of the popsicle stick model of the SS Klondike at the
Rope wreaths and Yukon steamers Read More »
Many people of all walks of life enjoy painting. Most of the time, acrylics trump oils in popularity. Children, starting out in school, are offered
Myth Buster: Oils are too messy, toxic and expensive Read More »
Painters need brushes to create the best marks and strokes to convey their visual messages.
What’s with all the brushes? Read More »
Cindy Klippenstein spends her days fleshing, tanning and mounting trophies as the Yukon’s only full-time taxidermist. Couldn’t be happier.
The art of pelts, skulls and antlers Read More »
I’d like to share what I know about canvases that are available locally. It is the most important part of your painting. It’s also known as the “support.”
Not all canvases are created equal Read More »
First Nations artists and performers, from across the North, will gather with artists from around the world for the Great Northern Arts Festival on July 13–22.
Celebrating 30 years of northern art and artists Read More »
“Art Magic in Tombstone” is a series of workshops hosted by the Friends of Dempster Country society, and Yukon Parks, and will take place in Tombstone Territorial Park/ Ddhäl Ch’èl Cha Nän, throughout the summer.
Magic in Tombstone Read More »
Each year, in Whitehorse, the Northern Fibres Guild invites the world to one of the Yukon‘s most exclusive sales events—Cranberry Fair.
Cranberry Fair … where ‘Quality, Originality, Creativity and Diversity’ meet Read More »
A team of facilitators from the Stream of Dreams program was in Dawson this week to promote environmental stewardship and facilitate a community art project.
Our ancestors made everything…
Didee & Didoo: They Made Everything Read More »
For 22 years and going strong, LePage Park has become a hub for arts and culture during the summer months. The new season of Arts in the Park launches on May 22 with a free barbecue.
A Whitehorse hub for visual and performing arts Read More »
Ever wondered what happens to old issues of What’s Up Yukon?
Yukon See It Here: Paul Derry Read More »
The Skookum Jim Folklore Show has become an annual tradition that celebrates First Nation traditions, community and culture.
Celebrating First Nations’ achievements and culture Read More »
Take a drive south of Whitehorse, using the mountain range and tall pines as your guide, you will find yourself in the lovely community of Carcross. In this little hub works a very talented jeweller, Shelley MacDonald.
Handmade with passion Read More »
People want to be creative, but they don’t necessarily want to have to have all the stuff it takes to do a craft. They can come here, pay the one price, and then take their piece home with them.
A conversation with Niki Greenough Read More »
Some 30 years ago, as a way of managing his writer’s block, Murray decided to go out to the garage, turn his scroll saw on and put the scroll blade to work to carve away.
Art is in the eyes of the beholder Read More »
The third annual Christmas Market at the Old Fire Hall will be held Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2. Once again the event is
Christmas shopping at the Old Fire Hall Read More »
On Saturday, December 2, the Yukon Association for Community Living (YACL) is having its annual Christmas Craft Fair and Open House.
A community living craft fair Read More »
If you don’t know what to get the geek on your Christmas list, the Yukon Comic Culture Society (YCCS) is coming to the rescue. The
This year’s Spruce Bog Craft Sale takes place Saturday, November 18. There are plenty of returning vendors, as well as a few newbies, for a total of roughly 100 booths.
“You’re Doing Great Work” reads the massive block letters on the front of Splintered Craft’s building on 4th Avenue. Other messages, pictures and tags cover
Local Artists Team Up for a Night of Live Hip Hop Read More »
In 2015 my husband, Roger, and I visited Newfoundland; we rented a vehicle and hit the road. The breathtaking western shore drive took us through
Anna Taylor spent this winter stitching the stories of Dawson City women. In March, the Halifax-based textile artist completed a month-long residency at the Klondike
Moses found nine other women to take on creating a dog blanket. The sewing group started up again in September, and they cut the materials
Artistic Announcements in Beads and Bells Read More »
Jennifer Tyldesley has spent her life behind the controls of aeroplanes: in the Air Force, flying search and rescue and most recently for Air North.
Better When It’s Bitter Read More »
From stunning jewelery, fine arts and unique crafts to quality prepared foods and personal care products hand made by Yukon artisans, the 12 Days of
The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre, located at 38 Lewes Boulevard, is a unique location in Whitehorse. Involvement of community members across generations is the
To talk to her, you wouldn’t think the quiet needleworker Karen Nicloux was once in the upper echelons of our local drug circuit. She was
Karen Nicloux: Stitching a Healthy Future Read More »
There I was at the end of August looking through Salvation Army for wool coats. August. What was I thinking? I know it’s the Yukon,
Braided rugs, just like Grandma used to make Read More »
But the hottest gift for Dawson City babies is a handmade quilt. It’s been the most popular gift since 1980.
Etsy.com’s coast-to-coast pop-up event is back in Whitehorse for a second year, celebrating local artisans. Over a dozen vendors will be there with wares for
Imagination & Artistry at the Whitehorse Etsy Sale Read More »
Another successful year has ended for the local gallery in Haines Junction. For the last five years, the gallery has been housed in the basement
Hidden Treasure in Haines Junction Read More »
When Kyley Henderson was in elementary school her mother, Elaine, encouraged her to draw, and one year a drawing of hers was used in the Robert
A Colouring Book for Adults Read More »
From beading to working with hide and hair, “Textile and fashion endeavours are followed by a huge number of locals,” says Heiko Hähnsen. He’s the
Hands-On Haute Couture in the Junction Read More »
Amelia Merhar knows what it’s like to be a foster child, to go from home to home, and to be without a home at all.
How Foster Care Shapes Lives Read More »
Question: What does a steam roller have in common with wood block printing? Answer: Joyce Majiski and Linda Leon. The two Yukon artists are hosting
Artists Going Flat-Out Read More »
Saturday in Dawson’s Waterfront Park means it’s time for a couple of markets to open for business. The Farmers’ Market has been running for many
Saturday is Market Time in the Klondike Read More »
The Atlin Arts and Music Festival, music, visual arts, film and food, is about building community through music and art.
Atlin Arts and Music Festival: A Feast for the Senses Read More »
Mayo Arts Festival offers a unique way to celebrate Canada’s birthday with artists, workshops and musicians from the Stewart River Valley
A Canada Day Celebration Worth Driving To Read More »
On June 21st the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Society will be hosting National Aboriginal Day at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. The festivities are open to
Come On Out To the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Read More »
First Friday is an opportunity to experience art, and speak with local artists, and enjoy the downtown in a social setting.
Art Nights in Alaska Read More »
If you are looking for a memorable and activity-packed March Break, there is no reason to leave town. In addition to normal family-friendly programming, many
A March Break Staycation to Remember Read More »
“We’re very excited about the warm welcome at our new location,” says Pam Charman, events organizer for the Yukon Crafts Society. After many years hosting
Crafts to Brighten Up Your Spring Read More »
Have you got a beading project you’ve been trying to finish? Do you want to learn more about First Nations traditional sewing? Florence Moses hosts
A welcoming sewing circle Read More »
I love to travel; seeing new places, meeting new people. Experience, after all is priceless. I also love to knit. Imagine my delight when I
FIDDLES COST TOO MUCH THEY WOULDN’T LET ME TOUCH. SO WHEN I WAS LITTLE I MADE MY OWN FIDDLE. IT SOUNDED LIKE A LOON BUT
Didee & Didoo: I MADE A FIDDLE Read More »
If you were on a committee to provide decorations for a dance, your shopping list will likely include balloons, streamers and crepe… lots of crepe.
The Steampunk Ball starts here Read More »
What are teen relationships like on Valentine’s Day? The answer may surprise you. It is actually one of the most stressful days of the year.
Valentine Craft Night. If you are interested in community sharing of equipment and knowledge, the craft night is just the beginning.
Say it with a Craft Project Read More »
Not just gold glitters in the Klondike. For Dawson City single-mother & entrepreneur, the pasties she makes sparkle too.
Dawson Entrepreneur Finds her own Klondike Gold Read More »
As we enter the holiday season where advertising, social media, and storefronts are shouting at us about all the things there are to buy, one
Holiday Gift Guide Read More »
Historians agree that our modern Christmas tree tradition originated in the German Renaissance period (circa 1500). Martin Luther added candles as decoration. Prior to candles,
In a community as small as the Yukon, when people begin to stand together, change is a very real possibility. The 2015 annual 12 Days
Rallying together to honour and protect women Read More »
Jessica Vellenga will offer antique lace pendants and cowls created from old sweaters. A graduate of McMaster University with study abroad experience at University of
‘Tis the season: Christmas 2015 Read More »
Dawson City resident Debbie Winston has a love of making art with beads – including antique glass and china chickens. A child of the sixties,
Freestyle Beading in Dawson Read More »
Students in rural schools can miss out on a number of things in terms of course offerings and opportunities. There are specialty programs in the
Bringing Variety to the Rural School Experience Read More »
My sister Marion Dale and I share many wonderful childhood memories. One of our favourites is the summers we spent with our Great Auntie Kate.
Double knots on a thread Read More »
A chance meeting a long time ago started a friendship and a quilting group that has been meeting now for three decades. As it
Folk Art in the Forest Read More »
Juanita has captured Best In Class honours at Santa Fe. She made her first visit to the Yukon, as part of the annual Adäka Cultural Festival
Hi, I’m Joslyn, and I’m afraid of…painting. More specifically, I’m afraid of looking silly because I’m bad at painting in front of those who are
Over the spring break for Whitehorse schools, the open art studio, Splintered Craft, will be filming a music video. By no means a small undertaking,
Old Cabin in Space Read More »
The Yukon winter is so long that Dawson City-based filmmaker Suzanne Crocker once said winter has its own seasons. Most Yukoners I know divide their
Burn Away the Dark Times Read More »
Ogilvie General Contracting is a small company; Graydon Keenan is it. And he and his long time friend Jona Barr took his first big project
Artists Disguised as Carpenters Read More »
To descend the stairs into Bear’s Paw Quilts is to descend into colour. Quilts and colourful fabric samples line the walls. This is more than a
Winter can be frustrating for gardeners. There are days when it feels like spring won’t get here soon enough. Combine this with the knowledge that
Homemade Seed Tapes Read More »
Baby alpaca and baby camel grow some very nice wool that can be sheared off and spun into beautifully soft balls of yarn. Skeins of yarn,
Hooked on Hand-Dyeing Read More »
One of Whitehorse’s favourite Christmas craft fairs has reproduced. About 40 different craft makers, artists, authors and artisans will showcase their work at the Yukon
Artrepreneur: Spruce Bog in the Summer Read More »