Join us for a FREE Nelson Mural Fest workshop with Sarah Orton.
About the workshop:
We will be breaking down creative barriers…and creating them! Practical tips and discussion around the creative process and co-writing.
Sunday, August 9th
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Nelson United Church
Free of charge! Spaces limited, make sure to pre-register!
About the facilitator:
Sarah Orton is a multidisciplinary artist from the Kootenays, known for her rich expressive tone and smoky, Soul Noir style—a moody blend of 60’s ballad and alt-folk driven on her electric guitar. Influenced by the musical traditions of her Doukhobor heritage and over 15 years of performing in bands within Canada’s DIY scene, Sarah has forged varying paths in the music industry as a versatile and dynamic vocalist, songwriter, voice actor, nascent producer, and diverse collaborator. Whether that’s with the alt-soul collective Penny Shades, or sometimes sharing the stage with nationally renowned electro-folk act Moontricks, headlining numerous music festivals and sold-out venues in Western Canada. Orton’s solo live performance has been invited to festivals such as Kaslo Jazz Etc., Woodstove, Pachena Bay, Tiny Lights, and Ignite the Arts. She also had the great privilege of opening up for acclaimed artists Ora Cogan, Shaela Miller, and Billie Zizi on their album release tours in 2024/25
Recently selected as one of five participants from the country to collaborate and present at MusicPEI’s Canadian Song Conference 2026, Sarah is excited for the next phase of her musical journey as she continues working on her first full-length album.