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--></style></head><body lang=EN-CA link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>This email is notice of a workshop being offered at the qathet Museum & Archives this November 2025. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>The Care of Objects Course taught by the </span><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute.html"><span lang=EN-US>Canadian Conservation Institute</span></a><span lang=EN-US> (CCI) and hosted at the qathet Museum & Archives in Powell River, British Columbia. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>The workshop will be held in person at the qathet Museum & Archives’ Centennial Building at 4790 Marine Avenue. The workshop will be held on <b>November 26<sup>th</sup> and 27<sup>th</sup></b> from <b>8:30am – 4:00pm</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span lang=EN-US>For more information please email <a href="mailto:program@qathetmuseum.ca">program@qathetmuseum.ca</a>. To book a spot in this workshop, please email <a href="mailto:bookkeeper@qathetmuseum.ca">bookkeeper@qathetmuseum.ca</a>. Please note, space is limited. </span></i><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>The fee is <b>$100.00</b> for both days and includes 2 catered coffee breaks and snacks each day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Please reach out to us if you have dietary restrictions. Lunch will not be provided. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US>Meals <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>An hour has been designated for lunch. We recommend either packing a lunch or visiting one of these eateries within walking distance: <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><a href="https://www.choppingblockpowellriver.ca/"><span lang=EN-US>Chopping Block</span></a><span lang=EN-US>, 3 minute walk <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><a href="https://superchargerpizza.oftendining.com/"><span lang=EN-US>Supercharger Pizza</span></a><span lang=EN-US>, 4 minute walk <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><a href="https://sunny-deli.com/"><span lang=EN-US>Sunny Deli</span></a><span lang=EN-US>, 4 minute walk<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><a href="https://32lakescafeandbakery.com/"><span lang=EN-US>32 Lakes Café and Bakery</span></a><span lang=EN-US>, 5 minute walk <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-US>Saint Amore International Sandwiches, 4 minute walk (4722 Marine Avenue) <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-US>Quality Foods, 15 minute walk, 3 minute drive <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US>Payment Options<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>For payment, please contact </span><a href="mailto:bookkeeper@qathetmuseum.ca"><span lang=EN-US>bookkeeper@qathetmuseum.ca</span></a><u> </u>and indicate your payment preference<span lang=EN-US>. Payment by e-transfer is preferred, but can also be made by cheque or over the phone. Payment must be made upon booking in order to secure a spot. Please let us know if your plans change as this course is in high demand. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US>Cancellations <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Bookings cancelled more than two weeks in advance of the course are subject to a full refund. Cancellations with two weeks of the course can expect a 50% refund unless someone can be found to fill the spot. Cancellations made within 48hrs of the course will not be refunded unless someone can be found to fill the spot. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US>Getting to Powell River<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Powell River is accessible by ferry only, either from Vancouver or Vancouver Island (see a visual with this BC Ferry routes map: <a href="https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/v1/clients/sunshinecoastcanada/8805916246046_ff031e1e-9c18-4149-adba-8c2c94e99147.pdf">https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/v1/clients/sunshinecoastcanada/8805916246046_ff031e1e-9c18-4149-adba-8c2c94e99147.pdf</a>). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find more information about accessing the museum once you are in Powell River on this page: <a href="https://qathetmuseum.ca/visit-us/">https://qathetmuseum.ca/visit-us/</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us or the qathet Visitor Centre for assistance in planning your visit: <a href="https://tourism-powellriver.ca/visit/">https://tourism-powellriver.ca/visit/</a> including accommodation. There may be a group rate available for accommodation. Please reach out to us in advance. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Accommodation<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here are some hotel recommendations. Please note, some are vehicle-accessible only. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.oldcourthouseinn.ca/">The Old Courthouse Inn</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://marine-inn.britishcolumbiahotels.net/en/">Marine Inn</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.prtowncentrehotel.com/">Powell River Town Centre Hotel</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.beachgardens.com/">Beach Gardens Resort and Marina </a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ava Hansen <o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'>qathet Museum & Archives </span><span style='font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'>4790 Marine Avenue</span><span style='font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'>PO Box 42 Powell River, BC, V8A 4Z5 </span><span style='font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:programs@qathetmuseum.ca"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>programs@qathetmuseum.ca</span></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'>(604) 485-2222 </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.qathetmuseum.ca/"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>www.qathetmuseum.ca</span></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=112 height=100 style='width:1.1666in;height:1.0416in' id="x_Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01DC338F.5AD3C480"></span><span style='font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'>The qathet Museum & Archives is located on the traditional territory of the Tla’amin Nation.</span></i><span style='font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>