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SUMMARY:Supportive Arts Program for Young Adults with (dis)Abilities - Fall 2022 to Spring 2023
DESCRIPTION:An inclusive\, all abilities art and mindfulness workshop for young adults with (dis)abilities 18+ \nSUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation\, offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with (dis)abilities living in the community. We welcome adults and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program. Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and Mindfulness Coaches.  The Supportive Arts program has now expanded to 4 sessions per week. \nTHE PROGRAM: Join us for a 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. Every week is as unique as each of our participants!  Supportive Arts is offered free of charge to all participants and support companions\, thanks to the generous support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. \n \n \nFALL 2022 – SPRING 2023 \nWe offer four\, 2-hour sessions per week\, Mondays\, Wednesdays and Thursdays\, between Sept and June. \nOUR SPACE: Our bright and cheerful ECFTA classroom is wheelchair accessible and adheres to all WDGPH covid-19 protocols.  In warm temperatures\, we may run programming outside in our 1500 square foot big top tent! \nPlease contact us for more information about the program or for availability in our Supportive Arts program! \nVisit our Facebook page for photos and weekly updates! \n\nLOOKING TO VOLUNTEER? \nWe are welcoming new volunteers for our Fall 2022- 2023 season! If you looking for a way to meaningfully engage with your community and have a couple hours a week to assist one of our Supportive Arts’ participants in our cheery studio classroom setting\, please contact us! \n\nOTF Grant Boost:  The Ontario Trillium Foundation has supported this program with a 3-year grant boost\, allowing us to offer additional classes each year.  Our 2021 Fall program has expanded to 3 workshops a week\, with plans to expand to 4 times a week in the fall of 2022. \n  \nThe Ontario Trillium Foundation investment in this project will support positive change in our community to make it healthier and more vibrant over the next 3 years. For more information about this program please click here. \n                    \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/supportive-arts-program-for-young-adults/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops
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SUMMARY:Colour\, Light & Line with Peter Skoggard
DESCRIPTION:DRAWING EXPLORATIONS IN PASTEL FOR ALL!  |  COLOUR\, LIGHT & LINE WITH PETER SKOGGARD \nAGES 16+ \nMAX 12 people \n$75 + HST \nA lively introduction to drawing for beginners or those who wish to re-engage with their drawing practice.  Led by enigmatic artist and Instructor Peter Skoggard. \n \nLet Peter guide you in a full day of drawing in 3 parts. COLOUR\, LIGHT & LINE \nCOLOUR. An orange is an orange is an orange…. or is it? Explore the hidden colours of the simplest of objects and see how colour does other things than merely depict colour. \nLIGHT …and shade. Find the hidden light in the shadows. Explore the dark side of the moon! And consider the world of reflective light. What did the Impressionists see in the shadows? \nLINE. At once the simplest and most elusive of artistic applications. Are there really any lines in life? And yet\, it’s often the most powerful and architectural artistic convention. \nAt the conclusion of the class\, let’s throw it all together in a finished drawing! \nMaterials provided. \nPlease bring along a light lunch and water bottle for a midday break. \nTea is available in the classroom. \n\nHealth & Safety \n\nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, daily cleaning will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.\nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full.\n\n\n  \n \n  \n\n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/colour-light-line-with-peter-skoggard-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221013T190000
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SUMMARY:Across the Great Divide: A Novel Adventure! |  In the gallery with authors and music
DESCRIPTION:IN THE GALLERY WITH AUTHORS DONNA MCCAW AND MARTIN FEATHERSTON & MUSIC BY PAUL WHITAKER \n7-9 PM  |  50 MAX \nTICKETS NOW ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!  $25 cash. \nAn evening of music\, storytelling and fun! Meet a Mae West quoting Angel. Meet Earl\, an underperforming reporter who becomes the media liaison for God. Meet Simon\, a clay-footed mortal man whose life needs a do-over. \nTry your hand at musical trivia too! Come for some laughs\, music and stories! \n \nDonna McCaw has presented the popular Remembering Leonard shows and Wordfest at the ECFTA\, offered storytelling workshops in many venues\, written six books\, and toured a number of shows from Women’s Voices\, to Barn Yarns and The Spell of Crazy Love. The latest is 2022’s Across the Great Divide. \nMartin Featherston’s novel Nothing Sacred is about a rather inept reporter who becomes the media liaison for God and the laughter follows. Martin has a brash and quick-witted satirical style of writing that is engaging and laugh out loud funny. \nPaul Whitaker has entertained many diverse audiences with his encyclopedic knowledge of music\, his guitar and rich voice. \n \n  \nRead about this event in the Wellington Advertiser! \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/across-the-great-divide-a-novel-adventure-in-the-gallery-with-authors-and-music/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes,Events
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SUMMARY:Exploring Oil & Cold Wax Medium - weekend workshop with Laurie Skantzos
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 15 & SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 16\, 2022  |  11 AM – 4 PM SAT & SUN \nAges 16+ \n$250 + HST  +$20 KIT FEE \nMAX 10 – SOLD OUT \nAbout the Workshop:  \nThis course will appeal to painters of any level\, who wish to deepen or rekindle their relationship to their inner muse. \nOver two days\, you will venture deeper into your painting process and develop your personal expression in a safe\, non-judgmental and playful space. There will be lots of individual attention along with group demos to address questions and ideas! \n \nDemonstrations using oil and cold wax\, along with a variety of implements\, will give you extra tools to assist you in your exploration.We will be layering\, scraping back\, using solvent reductions\, adding pastels\, stamps and stencils\, and much more. \nExperimenting with a variety of tools such as brayers\, clay modeling tools and “squeegies”\, we will create beautifully rich surfaces. \nMaterial List \nOil paints (variety of colours)Palette knives (at least one but feel free to try different shapes and sizes)Palette to mix paint on (I use a disposable palette)Rigid surfaces such as cradled panel or masonite (with 2 coats of gesso) 8×10 to 24×36”Arches Oil Paper (One or two full sheets or a pad)*Note: We will be working on several pieces at a time so please bring at least three surfaces of your choiceRoll of Paper Towel\, Waxed Paper and Masking Tape \nOptional Materials \nCreative catalyst Wedge (straight edge – beige\, scalloped edge\, etc)Brushes of your choice (I don’t use brushes much but they’re good to have on hand) \nVery thin papers/tissues or gold/silver leaf for collage \nOil sticks (R&F are the best – available at Above Ground Art Supplies) \nPlease note: A $20 kit fee is payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class. \nMaterials supplied by instructor in kit fee:Gamblin  Cold Wax MediumGamblin Odourless SolventPan PastelsTissue PaperPaper for creating stencilsVariety of tools to lend out \nAbout the Artist: \nLaurie’s abstract and semi-abstract painting is largely inspired by the natural world and filtered through her inner landscape. She studied fine art at the University of Waterloo and her work is displayed in galleries throughout Ontario. She regularly participates in shows such as the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition and International Affordable Art Fairs with Spence Gallery. Laurie’s work is included in private and public collections across North America\, Europe and Asia. She works from her home studio in Guelph Ontario. \nLaurie also teaches six week sessions at the Guelph School of Art and a week long intensive during the summer at the Wellington County Museum. She offers private and semi-private classes in her home studio. The focus is on building a visual vocabulary of tools and techniques while further establishing each participant’s unique voice. \n  \n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 7 days prior to start date will receive a full refund less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 7 days of start date (fees may however be applied/ credited to an alternate course/ workshop). \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 courses/ workshops\, & you would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit can be applied to a future course/ workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/exploring-oil-cold-wax-medium-weekend-workshop-with-laurie-skantzos/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses
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SUMMARY:Needle Felted Sheep!  Workshop with Megan Cleland
DESCRIPTION:Ages 12+ (MAX. 10 participants) \n$95 + HST   |  $15 KIT FEE \nJoin artist Megan Cleland of In the Line of Fibre to learn the basics of needle felting and create your own amazingly life-like wooly sheep portrait in a day! Megan will guide you step-by-step through this multi-media process and teach you the techniques of transferring a sketch; painting a background; and how to needle felt an image onto canvas. Once completed you will have the skills to create your own designs.  Bring a friend and sign up today! \nIdeal for ages 12 and up. No experience required. \n \nPlease note: A $15 material kit fee is payable in cash to the instructor in cash at the start of the workshop. \n  \nSupplied in Kit: \n\nFoam board\n12”x12” canvas\nAcrylic paints\n2-36* needles\nWool\nInstruction sheet to take home.\n\n\nInstructor Bio: \nMegan Cleland is a self-taught artist with a passion for felting. In 2000 Megan and her husband purchased a farm in Australia that came with 400 fine wool merinos. She started explored felting\, spinning\, and weaving for the sheer enjoyment of being surrounded by incredible fibres. Megan returned to Canada in 2008 and began to combine her love of portraiture and needle felting. Painting with wool to create realistic portraits and landscapes has been a natural progression from watercolour and pastel with exciting results. It is more organic and has a warmth and texture that makes the viewer want to reach out and touch! \n  \nInstagram: @inthelineoffibre Facebook: @inthelineoffibre \n  \n\n \n  \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 7 days prior to start date will receive a full refund less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 7 days of start date (fees may however be applied/ credited to an alternate course/ workshop). \n  \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 courses/ workshops\, & you would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit can be applied to a future course/ workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/needle-felted-sheep-workshop-with-megan-cleland-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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SUMMARY:PYROGRAPHY WORKSHOP! BIRCH TREE WOODBURNING ON CHARCUTIERIE BOARD WITH HEATHER MARTIN OF FIREWORK DESIGNS
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 23\, 2022 | 12 PM – 3:30 PM \nMAX. 12 | Ages 14+ \n$80 + hst (register through the link below) \nElora Centre for the Arts is pleased to host FireWorks Designs\, please register through  \nEvent Brite : \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/414253482317 \nWoodburning has endless possibilities when it comes to creating images\, similar to drawing with pencil on paper.  Woodburning\, however\, requires various different techniques to create texture\,\nlines and tonal values and is a much slower process. Join Pyrography Artist Heather Martin of FireWork Designs to begin or expand your knowledge of woodburning while you create your own usable\, giftable charcuterie board. \nHeather will guide you through various woodburning techniques to add texture and interest to your 8″x 10″ charcuterie board.  You will also learn about recommended woods and other helpful hints as you work your way through this immersive process using a (variable temperature) walnut hollow versa tool! \n \nIt’s always fun to learn with a friend\, with no experience in drawing or woodburning\, this makes the perfect class to relax and enjoy the afternoon together! No Experience Necessary. All materials provided. \nIncluded in class fee: \n8”x10” Charcuterie Board (supplied by Sideroad Creations\,\nCentre Wellington)\n1oz Board Cream (supplied by B Candle\, Rockwood) \nPractice wood and graphite paper with birch tree design options. \n  \n(Masks and finger protectors are also available upon request) \n \nAbout the instructor:\nHeather Martin\, of FireWork Designs\, is a practicing Pyrography Artist\nin Fergus Ontario that has been woodburning for almost a decade.  Her\npassion for creating is shown in her unique woodburned designs\ncompleted on a mix of locally sourced woods. The pyrography classes\nHeather teaches are perfect for beginners or seasoned pyrography\nstudents that are ready to bring their art to the next level. \nFrom the lines and patterns naturally in the wood to the slow immersive process of woodburning.  Heather is drawn to the extensive depth and texture attainable with the medium that is almost sculptural.  Heather completed her Bachelor’s of Arts at University of Toronto and Sheridan Institute in Art and Art History.  She specialized in Sculpture\, Print Media and Photography. The accumulation of her interests are quite apparent in her work. Her burnings are available in a variety of forms from wall art & portraits to usable household items like charcuterie boards\, spoons\, ornaments and more. Her burnings are available at Local Pieces Gallery in Fergus. \nwww.fireworkdesigns.ca \n  Firework Designs
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/pyrography-workshop-woodburning-with-heather-martin-of-firework-designs/
LOCATION:Ontario
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