School House Studio

The School House Studio

The School House Studio opened it doors June 1, 2008 in the old Metchosin Elementary School, which had been newly converted as an arts and cultural center. Together with three other artists, Chiarina Loggia began using the old kindergarten classroom as her primary working space, setting up her etching press and working tables in her corner of the room.  When moving into the classroom, a miniature tea set for four was found hidden away in one of the cupboards. The four artists took this as a sign that they were meant to be there and it has proven to be a good omen indeed. The studio is a bustle of creative activity that functions as both a working and teaching space and a gallery to showcase the artwork of  the now three resident artists.

The studio is open  to the public  by appointment (250-478-9223) or simply drop in when the artists are at work.

Studio news

Resident artists:  Chiarina Loggia -printmaker,  Nicole Valentine-Rimmer- jewelry maker, Jennifer Zizman - painter

Events  

All three artists in the studio are excited to have their artwork in the 2011 Sooke Fine Art Show, July 23-August 1. For more info go to www.sookefinearts.com/

March, 2010 - Beginning this month, Monday evening drawing class by Chiarina Loggia, 6;30-8:00pm 

February 14, 2010 - Come in for some chocolate and a cup of tea and see the special offerings the artists have for you for the month of February, including love letter pillows from Sheila, discount on all cards from Jennifer and 30% off all photo etching portraits by Chiarina.         

June 14, 2009, 11am-2pm - Grand opening of Metchosin Arts And Cultural Center    

May 19, 2009, 7pm - Printmaking lecture and demonstration by Chiarina Loggia