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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250627T230000
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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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SUMMARY:SUPPORTIVE ARTS FOR ADULTS  SPRING 2025
DESCRIPTION:Scroll down to MARCH classes. Click LEARN MORE to register. \nEVERY WEDNESDAY 10 AM-12 PM \nEVERY THURSDAY 10 AM–12 PM  \n \nWeekly inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities. We offer Wednesday morning\, Thursday morning & Thursday afternoon classes\, September-June! \n \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 2025 Supportive Arts season is supported by; \n\nThe W.C. Wood Foundation\nThe Dalglish Family Foundation\nLindy Green Family Foundation\nRotary Club of Fergus/Elora\nNeal & Kathryn Foot\nThe Marjorie and Joseph Wright Memorial Foundation\nAnd many generous individual donors\n\nWe thank you! \n\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 \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-for-adults-spring-2025/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER WEDNESDAYS
DESCRIPTION:SUPPORTIVE ARTS 2025 WINTER WEDNESDAYS \nJANUARY 8 – MARCH 5\, 2025  \nEVERY WEDNESDAY\, 10 AM – 12 PM  \nWeekly inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities  \n \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 supported by the W. C. Wood Foundation\, the Township of Centre Wellington\, and through donations from our community. We thank you! \n\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 \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-winter-wednesdays/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T131528
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SUMMARY:SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER THURSDAYS
DESCRIPTION:SUPPORTIVE ARTS 2025 WINTER THURSDAYS \nJANUARY 9 – MARCH 6\, 2025  \nEVERY THURSDAY\, 10 AM – 12 PM  \nWeekly inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities  \n \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 supported by the W. C. Wood Foundation\, the Township of Centre Wellington\, and through donations from our community. We thank you! \n\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 \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-winter-thursdays/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250113T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250303T150000
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SUMMARY:OPEN STUDIO MONDAYS WITH EILEEN MACARTHUR
DESCRIPTION:MONDAY AFTERNOON 7-WEEK SERIES \nJoin us Mondays 12:30-3:00 pm this winter! Open Studio is designed as open-flow studio time\, loosely guided by artist Eileen MacArthur. \n \nThis series is for artists who have some experience and would like specific guidance to develop or resolve their work. Classes will offer both 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 relaxed. \nEach week will start with a guided exercise for students to develop their critical thinking and studio practice. Week one students will start with some warm-up exercises\, make a material list and be asked to shop for their supplies for weeks 2-7. Materials will be provided for week one. \nAll methods and mediums welcome.  \nAll levels of ability and experience are encouraged! \nContact us for more info!
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/open-studio-winter-series/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T131528
CREATED:20250122T211224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T024724Z
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SUMMARY:VALENTINE POP-UP MARKET AT SCHOOLHOUSE ARTS COLLECTIVE
DESCRIPTION:Art LOVERS❤️ Warm your soul this Valentine’s weekend! \nVisit the artists of the Schoolhouse Arts Collective at the Elora Centre for the Arts\, FEBRUARY 8 + 9 from 11 -4 for a heart-warming weekend featuring a Pop-Up Art Sale\, Playful Workshops\, and sweet ❤️TREATS!  \nFor more information\, please visit! 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/valentine-pop-up-market-at-schoolhouse-arts-collective/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T131528
CREATED:20241127T190215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T162229Z
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SUMMARY:NEEDLE FELTED 3D SHEEP WITH MEGAN CLELAND
DESCRIPTION:Join fibre artist Megan Cleland for a playful afternoon of guided needle felting and learn how to take felting into another dimension! This class is suitable for beginners and those with some experience flat felting that want to try felting sculpturally! \nStudents will learn how to use core wool\, add curls to the outer layer\, add ears and details to create their own approx. 6″ sculptural sheep. They will also learn how to make ears and add them to their sheep.  \nA great workshop to learn the basics and go home with the skills to make more! \nPlease note\, there is a $10 kit fee payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class. All materials included in the kit fee. \nKit fee includes wool\, wooden disk\, beads\, embroidery thread\, ribbon\, accessories and your choice of lamb curls\, white or brown! \nContact us for more info!
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/needle-felted-3d-sheep/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250209T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T131528
CREATED:20250121T164701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T155151Z
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SUMMARY:Sundays at the Centre - Women's Winter Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Grab your bestie\, sister or mom and join us for an afternoon to rejuvenate and reconnect!  With a focus on mindfulness and creativity\, this session includes take home items\, art project & materials as well as a special beverage and snack.   \nTheme – Intention Setting and Mindfulness: Gentle Movement\, Reflection and Art Project \n \nPart 1  – with Kelly Erais  from Whole Body Fitness!  Welcome to a nourishing space of self-care and connection. We’ll begin by setting intentions for this time together\, creating a mindful and grounding ritual that’s designed to relax and restore you. Think of it as a mini-pampering experience\, inviting you to let go of any tension and truly centre yourself. \nNext\, we’ll flow into gentle “connection” stretching and yoga\, where you’ll partner with someone you trust to support and enhance each stretch. This practice encourages you to rely on each other for relaxation and balance\, deepening your connection while releasing physical tension. \nTo further nurture your mind and spirit\, we’ll explore a brief journaling session\, paired with a reading. This is a chance to reflect and set meaningful intentions\, allowing the words to guide you toward clarity and peace. \nFinally\, we’ll close the experience with a special snack and a rejuvenating herbal tea from The Pillars Elora\, leaving you feeling refreshed\, nourished\, and deeply connected to yourself and the people around you. This session is all about embracing wellness\, cultivating connection\, and honoring your own journey of self-care. \nBring a yoga matt and blanket if you have one! \nPart 2 in the classroom   – Led by artist Heather Martin\, this hands-on workshop will delve into the meaningful themes of intention setting and mindfulness\, building on the session early in the gallery.  Heather will guide you through the unique technique of wood burning\, using this intricate and meditative craft to create personalized pieces that are unique to you.  You’ll learn to work with various materials\, transforming them into heartfelt works of art\, while embracing the peaceful rhythm of the wood-burning process.  All materials provided. \n \nThank you to support from Elora Fergus Tourism and RT04 for this Winter Wellness initiative.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/sundays-at-the-centre-womens-winter-wellness/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Events
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