Community of Stories

Event:Community of Stories

Organizer:Story Studio
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Location:KWENCH Work and Culture Club
2031 Store Street
Victoria BC

Date:Thursday May 1, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PDT

Cost:Regular - $50.00

Contact:Sean Rodman
info@storystudio.ca

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Join us for an inspiring evening featuring best-selling, award-winning novelists Esi Edugyan and Michael Christie as we celebrate the power stories have to build community.
Set in the vibrant and creative space of KWENCH in Victoria, this special event begins with a welcoming reception, followed by an intimate and interactive session with our distinguished guest speakers. The night concludes with a chance to connect—mingle with our authors, meet emerging storytellers, and take part in our silent auction.

A Nation-Wide Celebration of Young Writers
In conjunction with this event, Story Studio is launching a nationwide writing competition for young authors, centered on the theme of A Community of Stories.

Support the Future of Storytelling
Building on the sold-out success of 2024, this event directly supports Story Studio’s mission. All proceeds from the evening will support Story Studio’s programs, ensuring that more young voices are heard, nurtured, and empowered through storytelling.

Don’t miss this unforgettable night—limited tickets available!

	Auction Items	Value	High Bid
Story Studio Online Auction
	Two Daily Admission tickets to Butchart Gardens Online tickets are valid for entry any time during open hours, except during our Christmas Season, when a Timed Entrance Ticket is required. The time represented on your ticket indicates when The Gardens open for the day. You are welcome to arrive anytime during operating hours. Valued at $85 Current bid: $45 Donated By Butchart Gardens	$85	$45
	Two single entry 3-hour passes to HAVN The pass is for a single 3-hour HAVN entry, giving full access to our facility in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Sweat it out in the saunas, invigorate with cold plunges, relax in the hot tubs, connect with others in our social outdoor and indoor spaces, and enjoy light food and refreshments in our lounge. Bring what is relaxing for you, a swimsuit, sandals and a refillable water bottle. A robe, towel, shower facilities and secure lockers are provided. In order to provide a scent-neutral, environment we supply botanical shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Please refrain from bringing outside products. To complete the reservation process, select one of the arrival times listed. Valued at $178 Current bid: $60 Donated By HAVN Saunas	$178	$60
	Gift Certificate to Tulipe Noire Clothing At Tulipe Noire, we embrace quality, simplicity, sustainability and great design. We have offered quality clothing, accessories and skincare while providing personalized service since 2005. We have always been a one-stop-shop for casual lifestyle wear. We have what you need for easy casual comfort anytime - daytime, weekends or working from home. We have a beautiful selection of dresses, skirts, blouses, accessories for all types of occasions. There's something perfect for you, whether you're attending a wedding, brunch, dinner parties or even work! Tulipe Noire Clothing is located in Oak Bay. Valued at $50 Current bid: $25 Donated By Tulipe Noire	$50	$25
	Axe & Grind Gift Card “THERE IS A LUMBERJACK IN ALL OF US“ Axe & Grind is perfect for introverts and extroverts: Perfect as a group activity and also enjoyable as a solo activity. No Experience Needed: Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, our skilled instructors ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all skill levels. Awarded highest rated Activity in Victoria & one of the highest worldwide! Our passionate coaches are always eager to introduce newcomers to the amazing world of throwing sharp stuff! Axes, knives, even bigger axes, you name it! Valued at $50 Current bid: $0 Donated By Axe & Grind	$50	$0
	Bolen Books Gift Certificate and Book Enjoy browsing Bolen Books great selection of books, gifts, and games with a $50.00 gift certificate. In addition, enjoy a copy of the multi-award winning Indigenous dystopian novel The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline. The Marrow Thieves is a great book to add to your TBR list this Spring. Valued at $70 Current bid: $40 Donated By Bolen Books	$70	$40
	Eight General Admission HarbourCats tickets The Victoria HarbourCats have their 2025 West Coast League schedule in hand with the home opener against the Port Angeles Lefties arriving at Wilson’s Group Stadium at RAP for Friday, June 6. The 2025 season runs through the summer with the final regular season game on August 6th. Valued at $136 Current bid: $0 Donated By Victoria HarbourCats	$136	$0
	Two Adult Single Admission tickets for Malahat Skywalk Malahat SkyWalk offers the ultimate Island experience where explorers of all ages can enjoy breathtaking views and adventure, high among the trees and surrounded by the sea. All-Day Adventure: Your ticket gives you access to Malahat SkyWalk for the entire day. Take multiple trips up the tower, enjoy repeated thrills on our spiral slide, and immerse yourself in nature at your own pace. Valued at $85 Current bid: $20 Donated By Malahat SkyWalk	$85	$20
	Hand Embroidered Cotton Table Center Set With Napkins This is a 36” x 36” table center, which comes with a set of six matching napkins. Made of 100% cotton, it features Richelieu cutwork and rope stitching in a style that is popular again today in Madeira embroidery houses and modern home décor stores. You can see an example of the process to make this style of piece in the image included here, taken from an Italian manual from the 1940s. A truly stunning piece, its simplicity and elegance will work with any décor esthetic. Valued at $89 Current bid: $0 Donated By Irish Linen	$89	$0
	Irish Linen Gift Certificate Internationally renowned and locally owned, the Irish Linen Stores, in the heart of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is famous for its superior merchandise and outstanding customer service. First established in 1910, and after 107 years on historic Government Street, we recently moved to our present location at 665 Fort Street. We have celebrated nearly 115 years in business—with plans to continue for many years to come! Valued at $75 Current bid: $25 Donated By Irish Linen	$75	$25
	Gift's from Picot Picot makes every product in our small-batch manufacturing facility. By not outsourcing production, we control the quality of our product's ingredients and innovation. We take good care of our products so they can do the same for you. This gift includes: Refresh Soy Candle, Matte Lip Balm, Menthol Recovery Cream, and Refresh Book Orange + Menthol Salt Scrub Valued at $188 Current bid: $0 Donated By Picot	$188	$0
	Touci Ceramic Studio – $200 off Date Night Wheel Throwing Discover the joy of wheel throwing with a lover or a friend! Join us for an intimate, directed, one-time class to get a taste of working with clay and creating your very own cup. This experience is enjoyable for any skill level and all clay, tools, and materials are included. Valued at $200 Current bid: $50 Donated By Touci Ceramic Studio	$200	$50
	A Bottle of Cider + A Tasting for two at Sea Cider Sea Cider is a farm-based cidery located on the Saanich Peninsula just minutes from Victoria, on Vancouver Island. Our ten-acre farm is home to over 1,300 apple trees, made up of over 50 varieties of heirloom apples. Relax at our cider house, and drink in the panoramic water views overlooking our orchard across the Haro Straight to James Island. The Ciderhouse is open for tastings and tours year-round. Valued at $40 Current bid: $25 Donated By Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse	$40	$25
	Two Private Tennis Lessons Enjoy two private or semi-private tennis lessons at Oak Bay Recreation, conducted by Simon Vickers, a Tennis Canada Club Professional 1 certified instructor. Valued at $159 Current bid: $45 Donated By Oak Bay Parks, Recreation & Culture	$159	$45
	$30 Gift Certificate to the Fernwood Inn Local cuisine, microbrews, & a welcoming atmosphere in the heart of Fernwood. Come and experience our wonderfully unique environment where every element of our Inn’s cuisine is created ‘Inn’ house! Valued at $30 Current bid: $15 Donated By Fernwood Inn	$30	$15
	$40 Gift Certificate to The Drake Eatery Since 2014, we at The Drake Eatery have been committed to offering our guests a casual, safe and comfortable space to enjoy a West Coast craft beer and food experience. A social environment to encourage conversation without the distractions of TV’s or intrusively loud music. We hope you will feel at home. Valued at $40 Current bid: $0 Donated By The Drake Eatery	$40	$0
	$75 Gift Certificate at Munro's Books Munro’s Books has been a destination for book lovers for more than 60 years. With our heritage building and striking artwork, we are often included in lists of the world’s most beautiful bookstores. Valued at $75 Current bid: $40 Donated By Munro's Books	$75	$40
	Two Passes for the Cedar Suite at Ritual Spa CEDAR SUITE TRADITIONAL SAUNA Featuring a large, four-person, two-bench cedar sauna, with a separate soaking tub right beside. 2 hour booking. 1-2 People $279 Valued at $279 Current bid: $65 Donated By Ritual Nordic Spa	$279	$65
	2 One Week Passes at BoulderHouse Climbing at BoulderHouse is designed around a set of 8 colour coded climbing circuits. Each circuit includes 5 to 6 problems and is designed to provide climbers with a varied set of challenges from technical slab climbing to powerful overhangs and everything in between. Get prepped for your climb with a bag of chalk and enjoy! Valued at $50 Current bid: $20 Donated By BoulderHouse	$50	$20
	1 Art Book & 2 passes to Audain Art Museum Established in 2016 and located in Whistler, BC, the Audain Art Museum exemplifies the richness of cultural difference in Canada. The collection takes visitors on a transformative visual journey from the late 18th century to the present. Highlights include hereditary Haida Chief James Hart’s The Dance Screen (The Scream Too), an exceptional collection of historical and contemporary Indigenous masks, the largest permanent display of paintings by Emily Carr, and key examples of the Vancouver photo conceptualism movement. In addition, the Museum hosts dynamic exhibitions from around the world. Valued at $89 Current bid: $20 Donated By Audain Art Museum	$89	$20
	1 Art Book & 1 passe to Audain Art Museum Established in 2016 and located in Whistler, BC, the Audain Art Museum exemplifies the richness of cultural difference in Canada. The collection takes visitors on a transformative visual journey from the late 18th century to the present. Highlights include hereditary Haida Chief James Hart’s The Dance Screen (The Scream Too), an exceptional collection of historical and contemporary Indigenous masks, the largest permanent display of paintings by Emily Carr, and key examples of the Vancouver photo conceptualism movement. In addition, the Museum hosts dynamic exhibitions from around the world. Valued at $67 Current bid: $15 Donated By Audain Art Museum	$67	$15
	1 Art Book & 1 passe to Audain Art Museum Established in 2016 and located in Whistler, BC, the Audain Art Museum exemplifies the richness of cultural difference in Canada. The collection takes visitors on a transformative visual journey from the late 18th century to the present. Highlights include hereditary Haida Chief James Hart’s The Dance Screen (The Scream Too), an exceptional collection of historical and contemporary Indigenous masks, the largest permanent display of paintings by Emily Carr, and key examples of the Vancouver photo conceptualism movement. In addition, the Museum hosts dynamic exhibitions from around the world. Valued at $67 Current bid: $0 Donated By Audain Art Museum	$67	$0