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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS - Youth Outreach. Connecting to Schools Through Art for elementary & high school students
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS provides free arts programming to youth with intellectual and/or developmental delays in elementary and secondary school in the Life Skills and LRC classrooms.  We meet students once a month throughout the school year at Centre Wellington District Secondary School\, Elora Public School\, John Black Public School in Fergus\, Arthur Public School\, Victoria Cross Public School in Mount Forest\, and June Ave Public School in Guelph. \nLed by an ECFTA Arts Educator\, these sessions offer guided art instruction and contemporary art ideas to students in Centre and North Wellington. \n \nThe program is free to students.  Project themes are centered around community building and emphasize collaboration and success through personal artistic expression. The goal is connecting students to the community in meaningful and creative ways! \nWhy is this program important? \nStudents with developmental delays experience added challenges in feeling supported within the school system and the broader community. These children and youth also have limited access to arts-based resources within schools due to the continued erosion of arts funding. \nThis program strives to engage the emotional and social well-being of students through art making that connects them with community initiatives\, helping them experience community life beyond school. \nThis project arose in response to teachers of LRC and Life Skills students in our area and aligns with our goal of supporting community needs through the arts. Our goal is that students feel more connected and included in their community through the art-making process! \n\n  \nThe 2019 Vital Signs Report demonstrates the need for this program as follows: \n\nOnly 41% of students feel a sense of belonging to their community through school;\nAccessibility to the arts continues to be a barrier for many;\nYouth mental health is a particular vulnerability; and\nConnection to the community is listed as a preventative factor against suicide.\n\nFunding for this program is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Harry E. Foster Charitable Foundation the Johansen-Larsen Foundation and the Centre Wellington Community Foundation. Thank you! \n  \n\nProgram Insights \nEach year\, we discover that as the year progressed\, students gained an appreciation for each other’s work. The collective art making environment allows the students to locate their individuality within a larger group context in a very direct way by comparing how they resolved their works\, and how their classmates may have made different choices. \nThis form of communication and introspection is unique to collective art-making\, that allows for participants to see themselves in the context of others. It is a wonderful opportunity for those who often find it difficult to connect with groups\, to find a common language when looking at and discussing each other’s work. \nStudents with limited verbal communication are able to be a part of a visual conversation that values the uniqueness of perspective and diverse ways of making. \n  \n  \n\nFor more information about this program please contact us at:  programming@ecfta.ca \nTo help support this program by donating today\, please click here.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/youth-outreach-connecting-to-community-through-art-for-elementary-and-high-school-students-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241221
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SUMMARY:Youth Outreach: The Power of Art & Creative Expression | Addiction & Recovery Program | A partnership with Portage
DESCRIPTION:Youth Addiction & Recovery Program: The Power of ART & Creative Expression.  \nThis program offers weekly art and creative expression classes to residents at Portage Elora as a conduit for acceptance\, sharing and healing. It allows for emotional exploration\, development of coping strategies and sharing the challenges of recovery. Run by arts educators\, engagement facilitators and a social worker. The program runs in the gallery and classroom at the Elora Centre for the Arts throughout the school year. \n \nFOR THE 2024 / 2025 SESSIONS – we are so thankful to The Dalglish Family Foundation and Skyline Group of Companies for their generous support of this program! \n      \n\nYou can support this program too!   To help us continue to offer this program in the months ahead\, please click here. \n\n  \n \n  \nA bit about the Program: \nWe schedule a variety of art projects – something new each week\, aimed at connecting the journey of recovery to the art making process.  Our schedule for the coming season includes: \n\nBlacksmith Forging\nPottery Wheel\nAcrylic painting & Drawing\nMovement & Improvisation\nMusic Fundamentals\nPyrography\nPhotography\nand more!\n\nRead about the program here! \n  \n \nPortage residents experience ‘power of art’ through Elora arts centre program – June 2024 \n  \n\n  \n \n  \nPortage Elora residents healing through arts program – June 2024 \n  \n  \n\n \n  \nElora Centre for the Arts helps youth struggling with addiction – June 2024 \n  \n  \n\n  \n \n \n \n \nFeedback from Portage Participants about our Program: \n“The kids came back to our property and they were kids again. They were skipping and dancing and twirling around. It was like they came out of their shell” – Kristin\, Executive Director of Portage Elora \n“Viewing the gallery was so cool. The whole atmosphere with the chill music\, the tea\, and art supplies everywhere. It’s just a nice place to be” – S.\, Participant \n“Even travelling from Portage to the Arts Centre was always so fun. We had great conversations in the van and we were able to continue the positive experience” – C.\, Participant \n“I learned so much about myself from one drawing. The activities allowed us to see ourselves in our art and not be defined by our past trauma” -C.\, Participant \n“The expectation was set from the beginning that it was a judgement-free zone and there is no bad art. That was really helpful for me because I could feel safe making mistakes” – M.\, Participant \n“At first I wanted rulers and guidelines and by the end I was able to trust myself to make creative decisions” – M.\, Participant \n“A lot of activities were outside my comfort zone and I really liked that I stomped on my fears and found new things to do that I liked” – W.\, Participant \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/youth-outreach-the-healing-power-of-art-creative-expression-addiction-recovery-program-a-partnership-with-portage/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241221
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SUMMARY:Youth Outreach: The Power of Music & Creative Expression | Addiction & Recovery Program | A partnership with Portage
DESCRIPTION:Youth Addiction & Recovery Program: The Power of MUSIC & Creative Expression. \nTHE POWER OF ART & CREATIVE EXPRESSION continues to be an important outreach connection to our community. Through our partnership with Portage Elora\, this Youth Outreach Program is all about the POWER OF MUSIC! \nMUSIC JAM MONDAYS! is a pilot program this Fall and invites Portage youth in recovery to a welcoming environment to explore the basics of rhythm and melody with a variety of acoustic instruments. \n \nMusic can be a powerful way to express and connect with our emotions. MUSIC JAM MONDAYS! is designed to connect Portage youth with the potential of music making as a form of self expression. Through the learning of music fundamentals\, participants will develop a vocabulary to experiment\, collaborate and play off each other’s energy! \n \nEach week participants will be inspired by a curated playlist\, including different genres\, grooves and moods\, and will be encouraged to play both independently and collaboratively. Through weekly guided “jam” sessions\, led by music educator Jon Kraemer\, along with professional musicians from our community\, youth will be invited to explore and experiment with a choice of instruments\, acoustic guitar\, soprano ukulele\, hand drums\, and synthesizers. \nOur goal: \n\nExperience music making in a positive\, safe\, and supportive environment\nEngage with a variety of instruments\nDevelop confidence in their abilities to express themselves through music\nOffer an opportunity to see music as tool to be used throughout the many challenges of recovery and beyond Portage.\n\nThis program would not be possible without the tremendous support of our community! Thank you The Dalglish Family Foundation and Skyline Group of Companies for being part of that community. \n      \n\nYou can support this program too!   To help us continue to offer this program in the months ahead\, please click here. \n\n \n \nPortage residents experience ‘power of art’ through Elora arts centre program – June 2024 \n\n \n  \nPortage Elora residents healing through arts program – June 2024 \n  \n\n \n  \nElora Centre for the Arts helps youth struggling with addiction – June 2024 \n  \n  \n \nFeedback from Portage Participants about our Program: \n“The kids came back to our property and they were kids again. They were skipping and dancing and twirling around. It was like they came out of their shell” – Kristin\, Executive Director of Portage Elora \n“Viewing the gallery was so cool. The whole atmosphere with the chill music\, the tea\, and art supplies everywhere. It’s just a nice place to be” – S.\, Participant \n“Even travelling from Portage to the Arts Centre was always so fun. We had great conversations in the van and we were able to continue the positive experience” – C.\, Participant \n“I learned so much about myself from one drawing. The activities allowed us to see ourselves in our art and not be defined by our past trauma” -C.\, Participant \n“The expectation was set from the beginning that it was a judgement-free zone and there is no bad art. That was really helpful for me because I could feel safe making mistakes” – M.\, Participant \n“At first I wanted rulers and guidelines and by the end I was able to trust myself to make creative decisions” – M.\, Participant \n“A lot of activities were outside my comfort zone and I really liked that I stomped on my fears and found new things to do that I liked” – W.\, Participant \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/youth-outreach-the-power-of-music-creative-expression-addiction-recovery-program-a-partnership-with-portage/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
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SUMMARY:SUPPORTIVE ARTS- ADULT OUTREACH. ART & mindfulness for adults with (dis)abilities
DESCRIPTION:SUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering inclusive\, arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome all adults and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program\, led by ECFTA Arts Educator and Mindfulness Facilitators. \nWednesday & Thursday morning and afternoon classes held weekly September through June at the Art Centre. \n \nJoin us for a gently guided 2-hour workshop\, specifically designed to support adults of all abilities. Each session\, we will embrace diversity and friendship through explorations in art making\, movement\, mindfulness and music. On Thursdays\, we welcome a member of the Elora Singers into the gallery for a music and movement singalong. Every week is as unique as each of our participants! \nPlease visit our ADULT WORKSHOPS page for more information or to register for FALL\, WINTER\, or SPRING session blocks. \n\nThe 2025-2026 Supportive Arts season is supported by; \n\nWC Wood Foundation\nRotary Club of Fergus/Elora\nThe Township of Centre Wellington\nThe Food Family Fund\nLindy Green Family Foundation\nMarjorie and Joseph Wright Memorial Foundation\nAnd many generous individual donors from our community\n\nWe thank you! \n\n  \nPlease contact us for more information or availability on our waitlist. \nVisit our Facebook page for photos and updates! \nTo learn more about the impact of this program\, please click here. \nTo help support this program by donating today\, please click here.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/supportive-arts-weekly-inclusive-art-mindfulness-workshops/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232021
CREATED:20240805T221520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T210142Z
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SUMMARY:SUPPORTIVE ARTS WEDNESDAYS for Adults with Varying Abilities
DESCRIPTION:SUPPORTIVE ARTS for Adults with Varying Abilities  | 14-week series \nWEDNESDAY |  September 18  – December 18\, 2024  |  10 am – 12 pm \nWeekly inclusive art & mindfulness for adults with varying abilities. \nsold out \n \nMAX 14 |  AGES 18+  |  $280 + hst for all 14 weeks  \nParticipants please register for all 14 weeks. No charge for support workers or caregivers. \nSUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome adults and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program\, led by ECFTA Arts Educators and Mindfulness Coach. \nJoin us for a guided 2-hour workshop designed to support adults of all abilities. Each session\, we embrace diversity and friendship through explorations in art making\, movement\, mindfulness and music. Every week is as unique as each of our participants!  \nOur bright and cheerful ECFTA classroom is wheelchair accessible and accommodates up to 14 participants\, with accompanying support workers and volunteers. \nThe 2024-2025 Supportive Arts  season is generously supported by the W. C. Wood Foundation\, the Township of Centre Wellington\, and through donations from our community. We thank you! \n \nREFUNDS There are no refund for missed classes. If you are unable to attend for any reason\, classes are transferrable to another participant. \nPAYMENT can be made using a credit card by registering below. Registration & payment via e-transfer or personal cheque are also accepted by contacting Judy at programming@ecfta.ca \nPlease contact us for more information or availability on our waitlist. \nVisit our Facebook page for photos and updates!
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/supportive-arts-wednesdays-for-adults-with-varying-abilities-fall-wednesday-program/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232021
CREATED:20240805T223207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T205825Z
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SUMMARY:SUPPORTIVE ARTS THURSDAYS for Adults with Varying Abilities
DESCRIPTION:SUPPORTIVE ARTS for Adults with Varying Abilities  |  14-week series \nTHURSDAY |  September 19  – December 19\, 2024  |  10 am – 12 pm \nWeekly inclusive art & mindfulness for adults with varying abilities. \nsold out \n \nMAX 14 |  AGES 18+  |  $280 + hst for all 14 weeks  \nParticipants please register for all 14 weeks. No charge for support workers or caregivers. \nSUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome adults and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program\, led by ECFTA Arts Educators and Mindfulness Coach. \nJoin us for a guided 2-hour workshop designed to support adults of all abilities. Each session\, we embrace diversity and friendship through explorations in art making\, movement\, mindfulness and music. Each session\, we also welcome a member of the Elora Singers into the gallery for our Thursday interactive music jam! \nEvery week is as unique as each of our participants!  \nOUR SPACE Our bright and cheerful ECFTA classroom is wheelchair accessible and accommodates up to 14 participants\, with accompanying support workers and volunteers. \nThe 2024-2025 Supportive Arts  season is generously supported by the W. C. Wood Foundation\, the Township of Centre Wellington\, and through donations from our community. We thank you! \n \nREFUNDS There are no refunds for missed classes. If you are unable to attend for any reason\, classes are transferrable to another participant. \nPAYMENT can be made using a credit card by registering below. Registration & payment via e-transfer or personal cheque are also accepted by contacting Judy at programming@ecfta.ca \nPlease contact us for more information or availability on our waitlist. \nVisit our Facebook page for photos and updates!
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/supportive-arts-thursdays-for-adults-with-varying-abilities/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241010T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232021
CREATED:20240723T221902Z
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SUMMARY:FALL OPEN STUDIO SERIES  |  WITH EILEEN MACARTHUR (6 weeks)
DESCRIPTION:6-WEEK EVENING OPEN STUDIO  \nThursdays | October 10\, 17\, 24\, Wednesday 30\, November 7\, 14\, 2024 | 6:30 -8:30 pm  (Please note\, no class Thursday\, Oct 31. Week 4 will be held on Wednesday\, Oct 30.) \n AGES 14+  |  MAX 12    $180 + hst for all 6 weeks \nOPEN STUDIO with artist Eileen MacArthur is designed for artists who have some experience and would like specific guidance to develop or resolve their artwork. All mediums are welcome in this collaborative and friendly Thursday evening series! \n \nClass will focus on individual and group critiques\, as well as affording the students to opportunity to experiment with various methods and materials if they choose. The working environment will be collaborative and specific exercises will be included for students to develop their critical thinking and studio practice. \nWeek one\, students will start with some warm-up exercises\, make a material list and be asked to shop for their supplies for weeks 2-6. Materials will be provided for week one. \nEileen offers a welcoming and collaborative environment for all skill levels to learn from one another\, while developing their own individual art practice. \nMeet Eileen! \nEileen MacArthur is a practicing artist and arts educator with over 15 years of experience teaching art to adults and children at the Elora Centre for the Arts\, the Guelph School of Art\, Studiohere and the Art Gallery of Guelph. She holds a Master of Fine Art degree from the University of Guelph\, and a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University. Eileen is inspired by watching artist communities evolve and flourish! Eileen has been an ongoing Arts Educator at the Elora Centre for the Arts as part of our Supportive Arts program for adults with (dis)abilities. She is also our lead Arts Educator for our Youth Outreach program “Connecting to Community Through Art” that supports high school and elementary students in the Learning Resource Students and Life Skills programs\, helping them feel connected to their community through art projects that spark conversation\, awareness and belonging. Eileen owns and operates the Arthur School of Art\, an art school located in her studio at her home in Arthur Ontario.  Find out more about Eileen. \n\n  \n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/fall-open-studio-with-eileen-macarthur/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232021
CREATED:20240807T225555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T191318Z
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SUMMARY:DRAWING BASICS FOR KIDS! | 6 WEEK SUNDAY SERIES  |  with Eileen MacArthur
DESCRIPTION:Drawing Basics is designed for older kids 10 and up who love to draw and want to learn some new skills! Young artists will learn how to draw from observation and how to translate what we see into drawing. Led by artist Eileen MacArthur\, Eileen will guide the class in learning about line\, value\, and balance in composition. Artists will be experimenting with various wet and dry drawing material including graphite\, charcoal\, ink and watercolour. \n \nEach class\, we will be looking at the work of various contemporary and historical artists for inspiration! \nPlease send along a nut-free snack for a break and water bottle. We will be spending some time outside. Please ensure that clothing is weather appropriate.  \n\nMeet Eileen! \n \nEileen MacArthur is a practicing artist and arts educator with over 15 years of experience teaching art to adults and children at the Elora Centre for the Arts\, the Guelph School of Art\, Studiohere and the Art Gallery of Guelph. She holds a Master of Fine Art degree from the University of Guelph\, and a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University. Eileen is inspired by watching artist communities evolve and flourish! Eileen has been an ongoing Arts Educator at the Elora Centre for the Arts as part of our Supportive Arts program for adults with (dis)abilities. She is also our lead Arts Educator for our Youth Outreach program “Connecting to Community Through Art” that supports high school and elementary students in the Learning Resource Students and Life Skills programs\, helping them feel connected to their community through art projects that spark conversation\, awareness and belonging. Eileen owns and operates the Arthur School of Art\, an art school located in her studio at her home in Arthur Ontario. \n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability. \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/drawing-basics-for-kids-6-week-sunday-series-with-eileen-macarthur/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232021
CREATED:20240403T172408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143824Z
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SUMMARY:Elora Adventure Film Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Let the 2024 adventure begin – what’s new for 2024!? \nFollowing on from last year’s incredible success with 100% sold out screenings\, the Elora Adventure Film Festival folks are gearing up for an expanded festival in 2024! \n \n\n20+ adventure / inspirational films in 2 programs \n6 screenings (4 in 2023) at the Gorge Cinema in Elora – 3 per program\nElora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) added as a second festival venue for Speaker Series\nAdventure speakers\nPartners of the festival\nNew EAFF website\, Facebook and Instagram\n\nTo view the schedule and purchase tickets please click here. \n  \n \n  \nFor more information about the Elora Adventure Film Festival please visit the Elora Adventure Film Festival website!
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/elora-adventure-film-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250627T230000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232021
CREATED:20241108T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T180108Z
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SUMMARY:2025 SUMMER CAMPS!
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS OPEN!   \nSCROLL DOWN TO JULY/AUGUST TO SEE WEEKLY CAMP DESCRIPTIONS \n \nLooking for assistance? We have funding available thanks to the Optimist Club of Centre Wellington-Fergus available on a first-come-first-served basis for families facing financial barriers. Contact us today to request a spot! \n  \nTIPS FOR REGISTRATION!  \n\nYou DO NOT need to log in to an account\, or have a membership to register.\nAre you already a member? Log in first.  \nYou can add more than one camp to your cart.  After you add your first camp\, click “Keep Shopping”.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/2025-summer-camps-coming-soon/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232021
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SUMMARY:Elora Adventure Film Festival Speaker Event: "Out there" experiences with Ian Evans
DESCRIPTION:In this speaker series event\, Ian Evans will recount the fun and lessons learned from his expeditions around the globe. \nThe event is approximately 1 hour\, including Q&A. \nTickets are $12 and can be purchased here.   \nTHIS EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE ELORA CENTRE FOR THE ARTS.  The speaker is donating 100% of proceeds to the Arts Centre. \nLocation: in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora \n \n\n \n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nIan is the Founder of the Elora Adventure Film Festival and has embraced adventure all his life – from scaling the shed roof at aged 3 to skiing to the South Pole at aged 58. He has climbed 5 of the 7 Summits. cycled 5\,000 KMS unsupported across Australia (twice) around the coastline of Iceland\, to the Arctic Ocean\, 8\,000 kms across Canada and run 10 marathons. \nBut the thing about Ian is that he is an ordinary guy\, from a rural background in England\, who has decided to push himself to achieve extraordinary things at the very edge of his own comfort zone.  He is not an explorer\, world record holder or super-fit world-class endurance athlete\, but is a Chartered Accountant who has led in many ways a regular life. \nIan is a natural and authentic speaker who passionately shares the lessons learned from his adventures and business with audiences around the world.  As well as corporate keynote events\, Ian speaks to students of all ages.   Ian is also a philanthropist\, who regularly donates funds raised on his expeditions and speaking fees in aid of relief organizations and charitable ventures. \nFor more information about this speaker please visit www.ianevans.ca \n\nThere are other speakers in this series throughout the day – click here to view the times and details. \n \nTo view the full schedule for the Elora Adventure Film Festival please visit their website here.  To contact the organizer of the event with any questions or issues with buying tickets online\, please email Ian Evans at ianevans@sentex.net
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/elora-adventure-film-festival-speaker-event-out-there-experiences-with-ian-evans/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Adventure Speaker Series - presented by the Elora Adventure Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Elora Adventure Film Festival activities this year\, they are offering an Adventure Speaker Series that you can sign up for in addition to film festival packages.  Be inspired by the experiences and passions of other Adventurers in this interactive speaker series.  There will be opportunities for Q&A\, and engagement with others who share your interest in exploring\, pushing boundaries\, and living live to the fullest. \nThe Adventure Speaker Series will take place on Saturday November 9th\, in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts (75 Melville Street in downtown Elora).  The location is walkable from the Gorge Cinema where the films are being presented.  There are 3 speaking sessions to choose from\, with dynamic presenters – pick one\, two\, or all three!  Tickets are $12 per session.   \nHere’s the line-up!  Register today (links below): \n\n \n \n  \nSaturday November 9th at 10:30AM in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts \n“Out there” experiences with Ian Evans \nIan is the Founder of the Elora Adventure Film Festival and has embraced adventure all his life – from scaling the shed roof at aged 3 to skiing to the South Pole at aged 58. He has climbed 5 of the 7 Summits. cycled 5\,000 KMS unsupported across Australia (twice) around the coastline of Iceland\, to the Arctic Ocean\, 8\,000 kms across Canada and run 10 marathons. \nThe speaker is donating 100% of ticket sales from this event to the Elora Centre for the Arts. \nFor more information\, or to register now for this event\, please click here. \n  \n  \n\n \n  \nSaturday November 9th at 12:00PM\, in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts \nScott Kress and Everest \nScott Kress has been exploring and guiding around the world for over 25 years. Scott is the 15th Canadian to climb the 7 summits\, the 7th Canadian to ski unsupported and unassisted from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole\, one of only 31 certified Polar Guides in the world\, and a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society. \nFor more information\, or to register now for this event\, please click here. \n  \n  \n\n \nSaturday November 9th at 5:00PM\, in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts \nStories of Expeditions and “Where the Falcon Flies” with Adam Shoalts \nIn this speaker series event\, Adam will share stories and photos from his expeditions\, and discuss his most recent book Where the Falcon Flies: A 3\,400 km Odyssey from My Doorstep to the Arctic. \nProfessional adventurer Adam Shoalts has been called “one of the greatest living explorers” by the CBC and is a national bestselling author of five books. His best known journeys include crossing nearly 4\,000 km of Canada’s Arctic alone and more recently paddling from Lake Erie to the Arctic. \nFor more information\, or to register now for this event\, please click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/adventure-speaker-series-presented-by-the-elora-adventure-film-festival/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232021
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SUMMARY:Elora Adventure Film Festival Speaker Event: Scott Kress and Everest
DESCRIPTION:In this speaker series event\, Scott Kress will talk about his incredible expedition to climb Mount Everest. \nThe event is approximately 1 hour\, including Q&A. \nTickets are $12 and can be purchased here. \nLocation: in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora \n \n\n \nAbout the Speaker: \nScott Kress has been exploring and guiding around the world for over 25 years. Scott is the 15th Canadian to climb the 7 summits\, the 7th Canadian to ski unsupported and unassisted from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole\, one of only 31 certified Polar Guides in the world\, and a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society. \nHaving led expeditions in the Himalayas and to the North and South Poles Scott has gained great insights into building high performance teams\, how to set and achieve big goals\, how to overcome challenge and how to be a great leader.  Years of experience\, two undergraduate degrees and a Masters in Leadership and Training provide Scott with unique qualifications to design and deliver some of the most innovative corporate experiential based training available today.  Scott has one goal: to assist teams\, leaders\, and individuals in reaching their peak performance.  This is accomplished through combining the latest team and leadership theory with cutting edge experiential training to create one of the most effective training and team building programs available today. \nScott has taught leadership and team development for the EMBA and MBA programs at the Rotman School of Management\, Odette School of Business\, and the University of Edinburgh. \nFor more information about Scott please click here.  \n\nThere are more speakers in the series\, please click here to view the schedule and speaker descriptions. \n \nTo view the full schedule for the Elora Adventure Film Festival please visit their website here.  To contact the organizer of the event with any questions or issues with buying tickets online\, please email Ian Evans at ianevans@sentex.net
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/elora-adventure-film-festival-speaker-series-antarctic-expeditions-with-scott-kress/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241109T170000
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SUMMARY:BASQUIAT-INSPIRED PET PORTRAITS  |  WITH EILEEN MACARTHUR
DESCRIPTION:AGES 16+  |  MAX 12   \n$75 + hst  |  All materials included \nShare some art-love with our furry friends in this playful afternoon of mixed media exploration and collage with artist Eileen MacArthur! Inspired by the Neo-Expressionist work of American pop-culture icon Jean-Michel Basquiat\, we will be using a variety of materials and approaches to explore how artists convey emotions and ideas. This workshop is all about using an abstract painting approach and getting a little messy! No experience necessary! \n \nEileen will guide students in techniques for mark-making and image transfers onto an 8”x10” canvas (provided)\, as well as composition\, and layering. \nPlease bring along colour and/or black and white photocopies of your pets\, in a range of sizes. We will be using these to trace or collage directly onto the 8”x10” canvas\, so please don’t bring originals that you wish to keep. \nMeet Eileen! \nEileen MacArthur is a practicing artist and arts educator with over 20 years of experience teaching art to adults and children at the Guelph School of Art\, Studiohere and the Art Gallery of Guelph. She holds a Master of Fine Art degree from the University of Guelph\, and a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University. Eileen is inspired by watching artist communities evolve and flourish! Eileen owns and operated the Arthur School of Art\, an art school located in her studio at her home in Arthur Ontario. \n  \n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/basquiat-inspired-pet-portraits-with-eileen-macarthur/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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SUMMARY:Elora Adventure Film Festival Speaker Event: Stories of Expeditions and 'Where the Falcon Flies' with Adam Shoalts
DESCRIPTION:In this speaker series event\, Adam will share stories and photos from his expeditions\, and discuss his most recent book Where the Falcon Flies: A 3\,400 km Odyssey from My Doorstep to the Arctic. \nThe event is approximately 1 hour\, including Q&A. \nTickets are $12 and can be purchased here. \nLocation: in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora \n \n\n  \n \nAbout the Speaker: \nProfessional adventurer Adam Shoalts has been called “one of the greatest living explorers” by the CBC and is a national bestselling author of five books. His best known journeys include crossing nearly 4\,000 km of Canada’s Arctic alone and more recently paddling from Lake Erie to the Arctic. \nShoalts’s work has been featured in media around the world\, including the BBC\, CNN\, CTV\, CBC\, Reader’s Digest\, the Washington Post\, The Guardian and many others. In 2016\, Shoalts was named a national champion of the Trans-Canada Trail and in 2018 Explorer-in-Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. In 2021\, he was asked by the Writers’ Trust of Canada to serve as a judge for the Weston Prize\, Canada’s largest nonfiction book award. In 2022 he was presented with the Louie Kamookak Medal\, named for the famed Inuit oral historian\, for his work “making Canada better known to Canadians and the world” by Chief Perry Bellegarde\, former National Chief of Assembly of First Nations and President of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. In 2024\, he was named an Ambassador for Outward Bound Canada. \nShoalts has a particular concern for preserving wild places and has been involved with many conservation organizations. In 2008\, he received the Niagara Region’s environmental award for his work preserving local watersheds. When not on expeditions\, Shoalts is a popular guest speaker. \nFor more information please visit  https://adamshoalts.com/ \n  \n  \n\nThere are more speakers in this series\, to find out more click here. \n \nTo view the full schedule for the Elora Adventure Film Festival please visit their website here.  To contact the organizer of the event with any questions or issues with buying tickets online\, please email Ian Evans at ianevans@sentex.net \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/elora-adventure-film-festival-speaker-event-stories-of-expeditions-and-where-the-falcon-flies-with-adam-shoalts/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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