Emily Carr House

08/16/2026

Did you know that Emily Carr had a pet monkey named Woo? In Emily Carr's writing, Woo is frequently characterized as quite the mischief maker! To learn more about Woo, come visit Emily Carr House in Victoria, BC!🐒

08/01/2026

Exciting news! Amazing Autumn Art Classes are coming up at Carr House! Learn to capture the beauty of a gemstone in watercolour, discover the joy of junk journalling, and much more! Come be inspired in the home of Emily Carr!

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To register, visit,
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/art-workshops-at-carr-house-4848766?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

To learn more about our amazing Art Instructor, Helga Strauss, visit,
https://www.helgastrauss.com/

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Watercolours for Wellness: PEACEFUL PEBBLES, GEMS & CRYSTALS🔮
Wednesdays, September 9, 16, 23: 10am-Noon (3 sessions)
$105/person
Let nature be our guide! Enjoy the gentle process of capturing the magical textures and beauty in beach pebbles, gems and crystals with watercolours, sparkles and more while learning about their healing properties and gifts.

Art for Wellness: JOYFUL JUNK JOURNALING✂️
Fridays, September 11, 18, 25: 10am-Noon (3 sessions)
$105/person
Learn how to give old books new life by transforming them into art journals. And enjoy a journey of exploration as we play with mindful, delightful ways to fill them with art, found poetry, “junk” from our daily lives and more!

Watercolours for Wellness: YOU’RE A GEM💎
Friday, September 18: 1-3pm
$40/person
Celebrate yourself and the gems in your life by painting sparkly gemstones with magical watercolours.

Art for Wellness: AUTUMN VISION BOARDS🍁
Saturday, September 19: 10am-Noon
$40/person
Make this Autumn extra amazing by creating a special vision board to help make your wishes come true!

Emily Carr Inspired Art Class: MINI BOOKS OF NATURE📖
(intergenerational)
Friday, September 25: 1-3pm
$40/person
Emily Carr loved nature (especially trees and animals!) and upcycling. Learn and dive into celebrating your love for nature by altering a mini children’s board book with collage papers, paints, stickers and more.

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07/12/2026

Wishing everybody a safe, sunny and enjoyable Victoria Pride Day Celebration!

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Need a break from the crowds? Stroll down Simcoe Street and visit the home of Emily Carr, an artist who frequently defied gendered expectations in her own time!

07/10/2026

Carr House will be closing early this coming July 11th, 18th, and 25th, as we host Paper Street Theatre Co. for their production of Yes and Yesteryear: An Improvised Jane Austen. To prepare for Saturday matinee performances, Carr House will be closing at 3pm on these days.

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To register for Yes and Yesteryear, visit Paper Street Theatre Co.'s Eventbrite page at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yes-and-yesteryear-an-improvised-jane-austen-at-emily-carr-house-tickets-1990152516751

We hope you join us for another round of amazing shows!

07/05/2026

Good news! It’s time to pull that short story out of your drawer. You know the one. It’s the story you’ve already started, the one you keep thinking about, the one you wish you could finish. Inspired by Emily Carr’s writing, we’ll think about what’s burning inside you that wants to be written. We’ll ponder your core idea, learn more about your main character, step back to look at the flow, add vivid details, and reflect on the requirements for a great ending (even if it’s a quiet ending).

Three Sessions
August 28, 29, 30
10 am - 1 pm
$160/person

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Sue Scott, BA, MSc, has been an adult educator for over 40 years and she has studied the craft of writing for over 20 years. Sue considers Robert McKee’s principles of STORY to be a foundational writing influence, and she has received numerous finalist and semi-finalist placements in highly-regarded international screenwriting competitions. Sue is delighted to be revisiting her earlier passion for short story writing, and she welcomes all writers into a supportive writing space. Sue’s workshops are fun, informative, and inspired by life’s magic moments.

To register visit,
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1992706001292?aff=oddtdtcreator

We can't wait to see you there!

07/03/2026

Extended due to popular demand!🏠📐🪚

Experience Carr House from a new angle! Join us for a 40-minute guided tour focused on the architectural details and restoration of historic Carr House, the birthplace and childhood home of Emily Carr.

Reoccuring Fridays at 2pm, July through August
Admission is by donation (suggested $5-10)

Register on Eventbrite, at the link below,
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1475002735889?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/02/2026

Beautiful things are blooming at Carr House! We have an exciting slate of August Art classes coming up soon!

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Join us on August 14th for two workshops focused on creative corrospondence. Experience the joy of mail art, and create mementos to share with friends and family!

On August 22, join us for two intergenerational workshops in the beautiful Carr House garden! These workshops are uniquely designed to appeal to people of all ages to bring together generations to connect through art-making. We encourage you to register with your child, a parent, a grandparent, a neighbour, or a friend! Or register individually to meet people in your community! This workshop is intended for visitors age 10+

To register, head to our Eventbrite, which can be found at,

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/carr-house-community-society-83841882483

Learn more about your Instructor at helgastrauss.com

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06/21/2026

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! Today is a day for recognizing, honouring, and celebrating Indigenous Peoples and cultures across this land. This celebration is held annually on June 21st, the Summer Solstice and the longest day of the year.

Carr House is located on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen speaking people, known today as the Songhees and Xʷsepsəm Nations. We are located at sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ (James Bay), and are honoured to work, play, and tell stories on this land.

The Carr House Community Society acknowledges that Carr House is a reminder and evidence of the devastating effects of settler colonialism on the landscape. As white settlers of British descent, the Carr family benefitted politically and monetarily from the dispossession and oppression of Indigenous communities by the Colonial Government. The artistic legacy of Emily Carr was heavily shaped by her experiences with Indigenous Peoples and cultures, and her artistic career benefitted greatly from the work of Indigenous artisans, whose creativity and cultural production she simultaneously admired and exploited.

Today, we celebrate the contributions and creativity of Indigenous Peoples past and present. Indigenous communities continue to thrive, flourish in the face of longstanding political and cultural repression.

06/13/2026

Architectural tours are back! Be sure to join us for the first of the Summer season.

Experience Carr House from a new angle! Join us for a 40-minute guided tour focused on the architectural details and restoration of historic Carr House, the birthplace and childhood home of Emily Carr.

Friday June 19, 2pm

Admission is by donation (suggested $5-10)

Register on Eventbrite, at the link below,
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1475002735889?aff=oddtdtcreator