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SUMMARY:Pyrography Workshop | Woodburning with Heather Martin of FireWorks Designs -  SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Pyrography Workshop | Woodburning with Heather Martin  \nSunday\, March 5 | 12 – 3:30m  \nMAX. 12 | Ages 14+ \n$80 plus HST \nAll materials included. \nsold out\nElora Centre for the Arts is pleased to host FireWorks Designs in our studio classroom! \nPlease register through Event Brite: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-to-woodburn-birch-trees-tickets-535967030817 \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\, lines and tonal values and is a much slower process. \nJoin Pyrography Artist Heather Martin of FireWork Designs to begin or expand your knowledge of woodburning while you create your own usable\, giftable cherry or ambrosia maple charcuterie board. \nHeather will guide you through various woodburning techniques to incorporate texture and interest to your piece. You will also learn about recommended woods and other helpful hints as you work your way through this immersive process. \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. \nAll materials provided: 8x10inch Charcuterie Board\, 1oz Board Cream \n \nAbout the artist: \nHeather Martin of FireWork Designs\, is a practicing Pyrography Artist in Fergus Ontario that has been woodburning for almost a decade. Her passion for creating is shown in her unique woodburned designs completed on a mix of locally sourced woods. The pyrography classes Heather teaches are perfect for beginners or seasoned pyrography students 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 www.fireworkdesigns.ca or at Local Pieces Gallery in downtown Fergus. \nFor more information about the workshop or registration\, please contact Heather at \nwww.fireworkdesigns.ca
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/pyrography-workshop-woodburning-with-heather-martin-of-fireworks-designs-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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SUMMARY:LOOSE DUTCH FLORAL ACRYLIC! PAINTING IN THE ROUND WITH EILEEN MACARTHUR
DESCRIPTION:LOOSE DUTCH FLORAL ACRYLIC!  \nPAINTING IN THE ROUND with EILEEN MACARTHUR  \nFOR AGES 16+ | MAX. 10 \nSaturday\, February 18\, 2023 | 10 am – 3 pm \n$130 plus HST | All materials included \nsold out\nJoin artist Eileen MacArthur for a light and loose\, guided workshop\, with focus on creating a tondo floral composition using multiple found sources for inspiration and a conte transfer to get started! \nEileen will lead you in the steps to create a 2-foot diameter\, original acrylic on a round MDF panel. Explore colour mixing\, the figure-ground relationship\, and elements of composition. During the course of the day\, artists will also delve into various techniques of representational painting\, loosely based in the Dutch floral tradition\, and try out several brushes and methods of paint application. \nAll levels of experience welcome! \n \nAll materials are supplied\, including tondo panel and acrylics. \nArtists are encouraged to bring any specific materials (brushes\, paint colours) they may wish to use or explore with 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 M.I.D and Life Skills programs\, helping them feel connected to their community through art projects that spark conversation\, awareness and belonging. \nEileen owns and operates the Arthur School of Art\, an art school located in her studio at her home in Arthur Ontario. \nhttps://www.eileenmacarthur.com/  \nwww.arthurschoolofart.com \nInstagram @eileenmacarthurartist \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 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 workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/loose-dutch-floral-acrylic-painting-in-the-round-with-eileen-mac-arthur/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230121T153000
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SUMMARY:EXPRESSING YOUR CREATIVE SPIRIT! TAPESTRY WEAVING WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
DESCRIPTION:EXPRESSING YOUR CREATIVE SPIRIT!  \nTAPESTRY WEAVING with DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN \nFOR AGES 16+ | MAX. 8 \nSaturday\, January 21\, 2023 | 10 am – 3:30 pm \n$95 plus HST | $25 kit fee payable to instructor \nsold out\nTapestry weaving is a medium of artistic expression that is both ancient and modern. It is a way of ‘painting’ with yarn that uses texture\, colour and line as part of the process. It is a slow meditative practice that can be described as a form of moving meditation. \nJoin Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden for a day of fun with fibre in this free-spirited weaving workshop. This class is for new weavers and for those who have the basics and wish to explore new techniques. Dianne brings her wealth of knowledge and spirit of adventure to this 51/2 hour class. We will explore the art of tapestry weaving through a variety of techniques such as; plain weave\, rya knots\, soumak\, eccentric weave and irregular hatching\, whilst playing with form\, colour and texture. Participants will go home with a finished tapestry ready to hang. \nThis is a great way to begin your weaving adventure without the cost of an expensive loom! \n \nAll materials are provided in $25 kit fee\, payable in cash to Dianne at the start of class. \nYour kit will include a mix of beautiful yarns\, including some of Dianne’s hand spun and hand dyed wool and silk\, a painted canvas that serves as the loom and frames your finished piece\, tapestry needles and handouts. \n  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/dianne.kennedycruttenden \nInstagram @dkcweaver \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 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/expressing-your-creative-spirit-tapestry-weaving-with-dianne-kennedy-cruttenden/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
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SUMMARY:Winter MACRAME & Evergreen WREATH! with Fringed Elora and Oak + Ivy
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 27\, 2022 | 1 pm to 4 pm \nAges 16+ | Max 15 \n$90 plus hst \nsold out\nOak + Ivy and Fringed Elora are combining forces to bring a festive\, ever lasting holiday wreath workshop to Elora Centre for the Arts’ studio classroom for some seasonal merry MAKING! \nLearn the basics of macrame from Cecilia Cheng of Fringed Elora\, with an emphasis on the most common knots used to create your own designs.  Olivia Harrison from Oak and Ivy will teach you how to create your own seasonal foliage arrangement and discuss foraging tips to create your own winter wreath! \nA perfect Sunday afternoon for you and a friend! No experience necessary. All materials included. \n \nAbout the artists: \n \nOwned by Cecilia Cheng\, Fringed Elora is a small business focused on handmade pieces of macrame art\, jewelery and decor. From earrings\, to plant hangers to custom wall hangings\, Fringed Elora aims to create unique pieces with a modern\, boho vibe. Creating with sustainability in mind\, all pieces are made with 100% recycled cotton rope or string\, and all materials are carefully sourced from other small Canadian businesses.  Each piece is thoughtfully designed and made in Elora\, Ontario. \n@fringed.elora  www.fringedelora.com \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nOak + Ivy creates intentionally wild and non traditional floral arrangements that pull from the natural environment and evolve with the changing seasons . Owned by Olivia Harrison\, Oak + Ivy highlights seasonal and locally grown florals as well as foraged materials creating a whimsical and garden style design. Always creating with sustainability and the community in mind\, Oak + Ivy is foam free\, a strong proponent of recycling hard goods and chooses to support smaller\, organic and chemical free floral farmers. Created in Elora\, home of Vintage + Flowers. \n@theoakandivy \n\n  \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. \nNo 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/winter-macrame-evergreen-wreath-with-fringed-elora-and-oak-ivy/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221119T150000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cardinal! Needle Felting & Mixed Media Workshop with Megan Cleland
DESCRIPTION:AGES 16+ | MAX. 10 participants \n$95 + HST | $15 KIT FEE \nSpend the day with artist Megan Cleland of @inthelineoffibre to learn the basics of needle felting and create your own 8×10 canvas\, featuring a cheery needle felted and mixed-media\, acrylic Holiday Cardinal! \n2 spots left!\n\nPlease note: A $15 material kit fee is payable in cash to the instructor in cash at the start of the workshop. \nSupplied in Kit: \n\nFoam board\n12”x12” canvas\nAcrylic paints\n2-36* needles\nWool\nInstruction sheet to take home\n\nFor more information about the workshop\, please message Megan at https://www.facebook.com/InTheLineofFibre/ \nFor information about our space or registration\, please contact us. \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. The switch from amateur to professional has been a recent decision. The response to Megan’s work has driven that path. 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 it. \n@inthelineoffibre www.facebook.com/InTheLineofFibre \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/holiday-cardinal-needle-felting-mixed-media-workshop-with-megan-cleland/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
CREATED:20220816T181656Z
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SUMMARY:PAINT the ART you LOVE!
DESCRIPTION:PAINT the ART you LOVE! with Eileen MacArthur  |  6-week OPEN STUDIO series \nEvery Wednesday  |  November 2 – December 7\, 2022 \n7:00 pm-9:00 pm \nMax. 10  |  Ages 16+ \n$150 plus HST ($25 per session) \nsold out\nLearn to make the paintings you LOVE in this OPEN STUDIO class with artist and ECFTA Arts Educator Eileen MacArthur.  Eileen will guide you through various exercises and allow for independent working time and individual & group critique.  If there is an artist whose work inspires you\, this class will provide guidance on how to emulate their work and incorporate ideas and techniques into your own own work. \nEileen will offer a welcoming and collaborative environment for all skill levels to learn from one another\, while developing their own individual art practice. \n \nWeek one students will start with some warm-up exercises\, make a material list and be asked to shop for their supplies for week 2. \nBring some inspiring artist\, IG or Pinterest ideas that you would love to paint!  Materials will be provided for week one. \nAbout the Artist: \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 M.I.D and Life Skills programs\, helping them feel connected to their community through art projects that spark conversation\, awareness and belonging. \nEileen owns and operates the Arthur School of Art\, an art school located in her studio at her home in Arthur Ontario. \nhttps://www.eileenmacarthur.com/   https://www.arthurschoolofart.com/ \n  \n  \n\n \n\n  \n IF 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/paint-the-art-you-love/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221023T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
CREATED:20220913T181638Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
CREATED:20220729T001150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142745Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
CREATED:20220802T185307Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
CREATED:20220802T212851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142802Z
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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:20220929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
CREATED:20220809T214420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142828Z
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SUMMARY:So you want to write a novel?  In the gallery with authors Sonia Day and Donna McCaw
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY\, SEPT 29  |  7-9 PM \nMaximum 50 participants \n$15 PLUS HST \nTICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE OR $20 CASH AT THE DOOR \nAn interactive discussion between authors Sonia Day and Donna McCaw. Sonia and Donna will share their ideas about their experiences writing\, publishing and marketing a novel. \nBring your ideas\, your questions\, your sense of humour and your curiosity! \n \nAbout the Authors \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. \nSonia Day is a former Toronto Star gardening columnist and the author of nine books\, including two novels. Her first novel\, Deer Eyes\, won a Silver Medal in the Independent Book Publisher Awards in New York.  Her second\,The Mexico Lunch Party\, was published this past spring. Also a painter\, she lives in Fergus. Visit soniaday.com \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). \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. \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/so-you-want-to-write-a-novel-in-the-gallery-with-authors-sonia-day-and-donna-mccaw/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses,Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230623
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
CREATED:20220721T232436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142742Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220721T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220721T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
CREATED:20220412T175245Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk - Motivation & Inspiration!  with artist Eva McCauley
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for some creative inspiration?  A bit of motivation to rejuvenate your artistic practice?  Does your soul need to be filled with the energy from other creative people in our community?  Are you just looking for some balance in your life\, a way of welcoming creativity into your mindset?  If you answered yes to any of the above\, please JOIN US for this FREE Artist Talk with Eva McCauley this summer! \n \nEva’s exhibition ‘Splendid Isolation’ will be showcased in our main gallery this summer\, and she has graciously agreed to host an Artist Talk evening during the show.  She will talk about the motivation behind her new series\, her influences\, painting methods and process.  She will share about her inspiration and ways she was able to execute her ideas when faced with distractions and creative roadblocks. \nEveryone is welcome to attend!  No registration required.  Ideal for both artists and art appreciators!  Free. \nAbout Eva McCauley: \n \nEva McCauley is a painter and printmaker known for her atmospheric\, expressive paintings of sky\, water and shifting landscapes that explore the passage of time and the transient and ephemeral nature of the spiritual and physical world. She is also a figurative artist\, and is fascinated with the human condition\, and the fragility of our existence. She divides her time between her studios in Bear River\, N.S.\, and Elmira\, Ontario\, painting people and places that are steeped in personal significance. \nHer work explores the process of recollection and how we process memories. Her focus is not on the recreation of a specific image or moment\, but the creation of something informed by the act of remembering — an act which renders past experiences as ephemeral\, and constantly in flux\, resulting in works which perpetually shift\, their images lyrical\, ghost-like\, and ethereal. \nShe studied visual art at the Ontario College of Art and Design\, receiving an O.C.A.D. diploma in drawing & painting (1983)\, a B.F.A. from University of Guelph (1994) and a M.F.A. from University of Waterloo (1996). \nShe has exhibited internationally and nationally\, with solo exhibitions at ArtsPlace Gallery in Annapolis Royal\, N.S.\, (Splendid Isolation\, 2021)\, St. Thomas Elgin Art Centre (World’s Edge\, 2014);  Wandesford Quay Gallery in Cork (In/Visible\, Aug/Sept. 2012); Limerick Printmakers (In/Visible\, August/Sept. 2010); Elora Centre for the Arts\, Elora\, Ontario\, and Harbinger Gallery\, Waterloo (Solas agus Scáth‎\, 2009)\,   Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery (Momento Mori); Open Studio\, Toronto (Ruptured Time); Bau-Xi Gallery\, Toronto (Colour of Memory\, Mutable as Water\, Gaze); and solo and group exhibitions at Harbinger Gallery\, Waterloo; Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery 2nd Biennale (2005); and the Castellani Museum in Lewiston\, N.Y. (Crossing Borders). Her work is included in collections in Canadian Embassies all over the world and is part of a Canadian boxed set collection sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. \nMcCauley is the recipient of many awards and scholarships\, including the W.O. Forsythe Painting Award (1983)\, Bronfman Printmaking Award (1993)\, Warner Lambert Printmaking Scholarship (1994) “Best in Printmaking Award” at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (1996)\, “Ernst & Young Purchase Award” (1996)\, a Canada Council “Quest” Grant for Emerging Artists (2000)\, as well as an Ontario Council Project Grant (2007). Her work can be found in many private and public collections such as the Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery\, Wilfrid Laurier University\, Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, Waterloo Regional Labour Council\, and the Ernst & Young Canadian Print Collection. \nShe is an art educator\, and has been a sessional professor of Fine Art at the University of Waterloo since 2002. \nTo find out more about Eva\, please visit her website.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/artist-talk-motivation-inspiration-with-artist-eva-mccauley/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
CREATED:20220516T174719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142713Z
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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 \nTHIS EVENT IS POSTPONED TO THE FALL. \nPLEASE CHECK BACK IN FOR A NEW DATE SOON!\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! \n  \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 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/colour-light-line-with-peter-skoggard/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220609T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
CREATED:20220511T004148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142659Z
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SUMMARY:Tell Better Stories with Brad Woods
DESCRIPTION:STORYTELLING WORKSHOP IN THE GALLERY \nMAX. 40 people \nALL AGES \n$35 + HST \nDespite what you may have heard\, it is actually stories that make the world go round! \nWe’ve been telling stories for as long as we’ve been doing anything. in fact\, you could say Storytelling is what makes us human. Whether it is by a bedside\, around a table\, behind a lectern or from a stage\, it’s what we do\, it’s who we are\, it’s all we are. The stories we tell become our stories\, and our stories become the currency with which we connect\, commune and collaborate. \n \nJoin Storyteller Brad Woods for a workshop that is equal parts lecture\, conversation\, and performance. \nCome prepared to discover and discuss the power\, the beauty and the art of a story well told. But mostly\, just come to hear some really good stories! \nFirst come seating.  Complimentary tea and a bagged snack will be available. \nCovid-19 safety protocols are in effect. \nWe encourage guests to consider remaining masked while attending the talk\, however this is optional. \nIf the workshop is cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full.  Please contact us for more information. \n\nAbout Brad Woods \n \nBrad Woods has told stories at festivals\, theatres\, conferences\, prisons\, churches and pubs all over North America and the UK. He tells traditional tales\, literary classics and personal stories. His stories have been featured in a variety of broadcasts and publications including CBC Radio 1\, the Globe and Mail and Canadian Running Magazine. Brad has told to all ages and in every type of venue imaginable. He is the recipient of the Alice Kane Award for Storytelling and used it to travel to Lesotho (Southern Africa) to tell\, trade and collect stories on behalf of Bracelet of Hope. \n“Hilarious\, suspenseful – a masterful story teller. “Ins Choi\, Creator-Kim’s Convenience \n“Brad Woods is a master storyteller. With wit and wisdom\, humour and heart\, Brad skillfully weaves tales that leave his audience laughing and thinking\, often at the same time.” Terry Fallis\, Novelist – Two Time Leacock Award Winner \n“Brad Woods in an engaging and creative storyteller. He has a mix of personal and traditional stories and some that interweave the real and the fabulous.” Dan Yashinsky\, Founder – Toronto Storytelling Festival \nWatch Brad live here. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/tell-better-stories-with-brad-woods/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
CREATED:20220228T212507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142432Z
UID:10000108-1651921200-1651932000@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop with the Blanket Babes!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday May 7\, 2022  | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nAges 16+  | Maximum 10 in the workshop \n$150 + HST \nBack by popular demand! You’ve seen these big squishy blankets everywhere\, now here’s your chance to make your own or make one for the “Mom” in your life! \nJoin us for this beginner-friendly workshop! Martina from The Blanket Babes will teach you everything that you need to know from casting on to finishing your blanket. No needles or knitting experience is required and all supplies will be provided. The entire project will be finished in 3 hours. All you have to do is choose your blanket colour and show up ready to learn the art of hand-knitting! The blanket size will be approximately 45×55 \n \nPlease select your colour choice for your blanket when you register for this workshop (please email us your colour choice after registering)! Colour choices: peony pink\, dark grey\, vintage white\, and mint dreams. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nAbout the Instructor: \n I’m Martina\, a dog mama to two labs and a caregiver for my Grandfather from small-town Ontario! I started making blankets as gifts for friends and I quickly fell in love with the process of making them and the joy that they bring to their recipients\, thus The Blanket Babes was born! \nPlease check out The Blanket Babes on Instagram @theblanketbabes \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHealth & Safety: \nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, daily cleaning and masking will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Participants will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Liability Waiver. If classes are cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \nPlease contact us for more information. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/chunky-knit-blanket-workshop-with-the-blanket-babes-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220501T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
CREATED:20220305T000004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142434Z
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SUMMARY:Acrylics 101: Materials & Techniques with Natalie McDonald
DESCRIPTION:ACRYLICS 101: MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES | WITH NATALIE MCDONALD \nAGES 16+ \nMAX 10 \n$90 plus HST  | Plus $10 kit fee payable to the instructor \nSOLD OUT\nRe-energize\, re-fresh or start from the ground up with acrylics! Explore the versatile effects of acrylic paints and mediums during this one-day workshop with artist Natalie McDonald. You will be introduced to a variety of acrylic mediums and tools to discover and develop additional skills and techniques to apply in your studio practice. \n \nNatalie will help you apply what you have learned by creating a small acrylic study and by the end of the day\, you will leave with a better understanding of the different mediums and products available\, and the results that acrylics can provide! \nAll materials provided.   Please note: there is a $10 kit fee\, payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class.. \nAbout the Instructor: \nNatalie McDonald is an artist currently living and working in Fergus\, Ontario. She studied at SDVA Georgian College in Barrie\, ON and NSCAD University in Halifax\, NS to complete her BFA degree\, and more recently the University of Calgary for her MFA degree. As a representational painter and mixed media artist\, Natalie creates work focused on the concept of time\, memory and transformation. Often inspired by her own past experiences she creates experiences that parallel others memories and creates a space for remembrance and contemplation. \nNatalie has exhibited widely since the early 2000s\, with solo exhibitions at TRUCK Contemporary Art\, Little Gallery\, Gallery 621\, Latitude 53\, Mezzanine Gallery\, Arts Commons\, EPCOR Centre\, Anna Leonownes Gallery and numerous group exhibitions across Canada. \n  \n  \n  \nHealth & Safety \n\nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, daily cleaning and masking will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.\nParticipants will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Liability Waiver.\nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/acrylics-101-materials-techniques-with-natalie-mcdonald/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220430T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
CREATED:20220228T192830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142420Z
UID:10000106-1651312800-1651332600@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:Joyful Mending: The Art of Visible Mending Workshop
DESCRIPTION:JOYFUL MENDING! THE ART OF VISIBLE MENDING WORKSHOP \nWITH DIANNE KENNEDY-CRUTTENDEN \nAges 16+  |  MAX. 10 participants \n$80 + HST \nIn this one day workshop we will celebrate the mends and embellishments that bring new life to old clothes and favourite textiles to create “beautiful scars for the loved but torn”. Let’s mend that favourite T-shirt\, pair of jeans or blanket! It takes 2\,700 litres of water to produce ONE T-shirt. Let’s repair our wonderful textiles instead of buying another or adding them to landfill. \n \nThere are so many methods of mending various woven and knitted fabrics. Explore all of these with Dianne and let her share with you her favourite embroidery\, sashiko\, and darning stitches. \nYou will create a sampler of stitches and then continue onto working on individual mending projects and/or create a selection of patches that can be used in future repairs or embellishments. \nIf you don’t have anything to mend\, Dianne will show you how to make wonderful patches that you can use in the future or even frame as a little piece of art. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nsomething you’d like to patch\, repair or embellish.\nscissors\nsewing needles for embroidery\na variety of embroidery floss and/or yarn to repair your piece\nfabric and or squares of felt for making patches\n5”-6” embroidery hoop\n\nIf you do not have any of the above\, Dianne will have lots of yarn\, floss\, fabric etc. available for purchase. \nShe will also have a variety of mending tools you can experiment with during the class. \n\nAbout the Instructor \nDianne Kennedy Cruttenden has been creating woven tapestries and clothing since 1970. She has honed her skill over the decades\, often carding\, dyeing and spinning her own yarn. Dianne has taught weaving over the years throughout North America\, from the Canadian Arctic to the United States. \n@dkcweaver (IG) @Dianne Kennedy-Cruttenden (FB) \n  \n  \n  \nHealth & Safety \nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, daily cleaning and masking will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Participants will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Liability Waiver. If classes are cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \n\nMore Information \nPlease contact us for more information. \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/joyful-mending-the-art-of-visible-mending-workshop/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220424
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
CREATED:20220228T195313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142427Z
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SUMMARY:Fine Silver Creations: Printing in Silver Metal Clay  |  2 day workshop
DESCRIPTION:JEWELLERY WITH PATRICE BAKER OF SILVERFISH STUDIOS \nFRIDAY\, APRIL 22\, 2022  |  6:30 – 9:00 PM  AND SATURDAY\, APRIL 23\, 2022 from 10AM – 4 PM \nAges 16+  | MAX. 12 \n$150 + HST \nPlus $90 kit fee payable to the instructor (day of workshop) \nThis introductory 2 session workshop in Fine Silver Metal Clay will astonish and delight you! \nSilver Metal Clay feels like a dense\, heavy clay\, but is actually minute particles of silver mixed with water and a cellulose based binder.  Friday evening\, we will explore all manner of textures\, found objects\, commercial materials\, and plan our launch into using the malleable silver clay on day 2. \n \nOn the Saturday\, we will create\, refine and dry our silver\, and during a later lunch break\, the pieces will be fired at 1650 degrees F in Patrice’s travelling kiln. The remainder of the day will entail finishing details of the pieces\, creating patina if desired\, and adding components to make your unique wearable art pieces.  \nYou will be amazed at the compliments you will receive when you wear your art\, AND\, watch the look of disbelief when you say ‘I made this myself’! \nPlease note: there is a $90 kit fee to cover the cost of materials\, payable by cash\, e-transfer\, visa or MasterCard to Patrice at the start of class. \n\nAll materials included in the kit fee.\nKit fit includes 25 grams of pure fine silver\, a sterling chain and a pair of sterling ear wires. \nExpect to make approximately 5-7 smaller pieces\, or 3-5 larger pieces.\n\n\nAbout the Instructor \nPatrice is a maker and a collector\, with a beautiful studio and workspace in Fergus ON.  She has had a long career as an educator\, including many years teaching art\, science and technology. She has also been an instructor in the Jewellery Program at Georgian College\, as well as a repeat instructor and presenter in Milwaukee\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania and Maine Schools of Art.  \nRepeatedly\, participants in Patrice’s workshops remark on how thrilled they are to find their artistic voice\, and how delighted they are to have made such beautiful and meaningful pieces of wearable  art. \n@patricebaker silverfishstudios \n  \n\nHealth & Safety  \nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, daily cleaning and masking will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Participants will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Liability Waiver. \nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \nQuestions?  Please contact us.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/fine-silver-creations-printing-in-silver-metal-clay-2-day-workshop/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220420T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
CREATED:20220308T230512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142548Z
UID:10000122-1650457800-1650463200@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:Lunch Time Lecture Series: The bird of perception - AN AUTOBIOALLEGORATORIO WITH THE POETRY OF E.E. CUMMINGS AND W.H. AUDEN
DESCRIPTION:THE BIRD OF PERCEPTION | AN AUTOBIOALLEGORATORIO WITH THE POETRY OF E.E. CUMMINGS AND W.H. AUDEN \nHow can we reconcile some of the major metaphysical traditions in our modern lives? Ever try blending Christianity\, Buddhism\, and developmental psychology\, using the poetry of Auden and Cummings? Here it is: The Bird of Perception. \n \nLet local legend\, artist\, dancer and composer PETER SKOGGARD turn your ear and turn you on to some of his favourite topics during this casual lunchtime lectures in the ELORA CENTRE FOR THE ARTS studio classroom. \nTune up your grey matter and engage with the enigmatic Mr. Skoggard to refresh\, relearn or discover something new! \n$15 per person \n$10 seniors and students \nPay at the door. CASH ONLY. No registration required. \n  \n  \n  \n\nEach lecture is drop in during the lunch hour (lunch not provided).\nPlease bring a drink and allow for time for a chat afterwards.\nMasking will be in effect.\nHosted and presented by Peter Skoggard.\n\nFor more information\, please email Peter directly: p.skoggard@hotmail.com
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/lunch-time-lecture-series-the-bird-of-perception-an-autobioallegoratorio-with-the-poetry-of-e-e-cummings-and-w-h-auden/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes,courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220413T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
CREATED:20220308T225828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142548Z
UID:10000121-1649853000-1649858400@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:Lunch Time Lecture Series: Music - the bridge between science and the heart and how harmony works
DESCRIPTION:MUSIC: THE BRIDGE BETWEEN SCIENCE AND THE HEART  |  HOW HARMONY WORKS \nThe science of acoustics and the history of thought and feeling in Music in the last 9 Centuries in one easy lesson.  Sounds improbable? Come and see! We will look briefly at a 14th Century mass\, a 15th Century mass\, music of John Dowland\, Pergolesi\, Handel\, and Wagner. \nNo experience necessary. Just bring your ears and your heart. \n \nLet local legend\, artist\, dancer and composer PETER SKOGGARD turn your ear and turn you on to some of his favourite topics during this casual lunchtime lectures in the ELORA CENTRE FOR THE ARTS studio classroom. \nTune up your grey matter and engage with the enigmatic Mr. Skoggard to refresh\, relearn or discover something new! \n$15 per person \n$10 seniors and students \nPay at the door. CASH ONLY. No registration required. \n  \n  \n\nEach lecture is drop in during the lunch hour (lunch not provided).\nPlease bring a drink and allow for time for a chat afterwards.\nMasking will be in effect.\nHosted and presented by Peter Skoggard.\n\nFor more information\, please email Peter directly: p.skoggard@hotmail.com
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/lunch-time-lecture-series-music-the-bridge-between-science-and-the-heart-and-how-harmony-works/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes,courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220406T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100248
CREATED:20220308T225215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142544Z
UID:10000120-1649248200-1649253600@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:Lunch Time Lecture Series: T.S Eliot's Four Quartets - A spiritual handbook for modern times
DESCRIPTION:T.S. ELIOT’S FOUR QUARTETS: A SPIRITUAL HANDBOOK FOR MODERN TIMES \nT.S. Eliot\, though not an uncontroversial personality of the 20th Century\, did manage to distill an elixir of astounding universality in his last major poem\, Four Quartets. \n \nLet local legend\, artist\, dancer and composer PETER SKOGGARD turn your ear and turn you on to some of his favourite topics during this casual lunchtime lectures in the ELORA CENTRE FOR THE ARTS studio classroom. \nTune up your grey matter and engage with the enigmatic Mr. Skoggard to refresh\, relearn or discover something new! \n$15 per person \n$10 seniors and students \nPay at the door. CASH ONLY. No registration required. \n  \n  \n  \n\nEach lecture is drop in during the lunch hour (lunch not provided).\nPlease bring a drink and allow for time for a chat afterwards.\nMasking will be in effect.\nHosted and presented by Peter Skoggard.\n\nFor more information\, please email Peter directly: p.skoggard@hotmail.com
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/lunch-time-lecture-series-t-s-eliots-four-quartets-a-spiritual-handbook-for-modern-times/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes,courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100249
CREATED:20211202T020333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142311Z
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SUMMARY:Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop with the Blanket Babes!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 6\, 2022  |  1 – 4 PM \nAges 16+  | Maximum 10 in the workshop \n$150 + HST \nSold out\nPlease note: This class has been rescheduled to  \nSunday Feb 6\, 1-4 pm \nYou’ve seen these big squishy blankets on Instagram\, now here’s your chance to make your own! Come join us for this beginner-friendly workshop! \nMartina from The Blanket Babes will teach you everything that you need to know from casting on to finishing your blanket. No needles or knitting experience is required and all supplies will be provided. The entire project will be finished in 3 hours. All you have to do is choose your blanket colour and show up ready to learn the art of hand-knitting! The blanket size will be approximately 45″ x 55″. \n \nPlease select your colour choice for your blanket when you register for this workshop (details at ticket purchase)! Colour choices: Pale Grey\, Caramel\, White Cream\, and Pink. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nAbout the Instructor: \n I’m Martina\, a dog mama to two labs and a caregiver for my Grandfather from small-town Ontario! I started making blankets as gifts for friends and I quickly fell in love with the process of making them and the joy that they bring to their recipients\, thus The Blanket Babes was born! \nPlease check out The Blanket Babes on Instagram @theblanketbabes \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHealth & Safety: \nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited the number of registrants in accordance with WDGPH recommendations. Daily cleaning and masking will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. \nParticipants will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Liability Waiver and provide PROOF OF VACCINATION with ID. \nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \nPlease contact programming@ecfta.ca for more information. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/chunky-knit-blanket-workshop-with-the-blanket-babes/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211125T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211125T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100249
CREATED:20211022T020821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142220Z
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SUMMARY:Tell Good Stories!  |  A workshop on the art of storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Learn to tell good stories! \nStories entertain and inform us\, but they also help us understand who we are\, where we come from and where we are going\, so it would only make sense that we should want to tell good stories.  Join professional Storyteller Brad Woods to discuss and discover what makes a good story and how to tell it.   Through the Art of Storytelling\, Brad will use traditional\, original and personal stories to provide an opportunity for you to engage\, to interact and to learn\, but mostly to just sit back\, relax and listen. \nAn ideal introduction to those new to the Art of Storytelling and a great opportunity for those wanting to dig a little deeper. \n$35 plus HST (complimentary tea and a bagged snack will be available during a short break) \nFirst come seating.  Covid-19 safety protocols are  in effect. More spaces may be added as permitted by Public Health.  Proof of vaccination is required to attend this workshop. \n\n \n\n \nAbout the Instructor: \nBrad Woods has told stories at festivals\, theatres\, conferences\, prisons\, churches and pubs all over North America and the UK. He tells traditional tales\, literary classics and personal stories. His stories have been featured in a variety of broadcasts and publications including CBC Radio 1 and the Globe and Mail. Brad has told to all ages and in every type of venue imaginable. He is the recipient of the 2016 Alice Kane Award for Storytelling and used it to travel to Lesotho (Southern Africa) to tell\, trade and collect stories on behalf of  Bracelet of Hope. \n“Hilarious\, suspenseful – a masterful story teller. “Ins Choi\, Creator-Kim’s Convenience \n\n\n“Brad Woods is  a master storyteller. With wit and wisdom\, humour and heart\, Brad skillfully weaves tales that leave his audience laughing and thinking\, often at the same time.”  Terry Fallis\, Novelist  – Two Time Leacock Award Winner \n\n“Brad Woods in an engaging and creative storyteller. He has a mix of personal and traditional stories and some that interweave the real and the fabulous.”  Dan Yashinsky\, Founder – Toronto Storytelling Festival\n\n\n\n\n\nProof of Vaccination is required to attend this workshop and participants will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Liability Waiver upon arrival. \nCOVID-19 protocols and guidelines as set by the province of Ontario and the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health in relation to mask wearing\, social distancing\, and vaccinations.   \nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited the number of registrants in accordance with WDGPH recommendations. Daily cleaning and social distancing will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. \nIf the workshop is cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \nPlease contact programming@ecfta.ca for more information.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/tell-good-stories-a-workshop-on-the-art-of-storytelling-3/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100249
CREATED:20211027T180214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142226Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Clay Tumbler Workshop | with Annette Hansen
DESCRIPTION:  \nSold out\nHoliday Clay Tumbler Workshop |  Clay + Kiln with Annette Hansen \nMAX. 10 (minimum 4 people to run the workshop) \nAges 16+ \n$75 plus HST  \n$5 kit fee is payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class.  \nKit fee includes clay\, slip colour and 2 firings. \nJoin clay artist Annette Hansen to learn the art of hand-building in clay to create your own unique set of 2 mugs or tumblers! Annette will lead you in the basics of texture\, colour\, shape and various hand-building techniques. You will hand form\, select slip colours and prepare your pieces\, ready for the kiln. Firings will take place in Annette’s studio kiln and be returned to the Art Centre within 3 weeks. \nClay is an amazing material to create both functional and sculptural pieces and perfect as a handmade holiday gift or an addition to your own collection of mugs. \nJust bring your imagination! \n \nPLEASE NOTE: Work will be fired and returned to the Art Centre for pick up on Saturday DEC 11 from 10-4 and Sunday DEC 12 from 12-4\, just in time for Holiday giving! \nAbout the Instructor: \nAnnette Hansen has been a clay artist for over 40 years. She graduated from Kolding Design School in Denmark where she studied ceramic art and design. \nAnnette recently owned COBALT GALLERY and clay studio in Toronto for over 15 years where she created her own work and pursued one of her other passions\, teaching pottery to adults and kids. She now lives in Hillsburgh\, Ontario with her husband and works out of her home studio. \n\nCOVID-19 protocols and guidelines as set by the province of Ontario and the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health in relation to mask wearing\, social distancing\, and vaccinations. \nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited the number of registrants in accordance with WDGPH recommendations. Daily cleaning and social distancing will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. \n\nProof of Vaccination is required to register for this workshop.\nParticipants will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Liability Waiver.\nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full.\n\nPlease contact programming@ecfta.ca for more information.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/holiday-clay-tumbler-workshop-with-annette-hansen/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100249
CREATED:20210914T231150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142212Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Cold Wax & Oil Painting | Weekend Workshop with Laurie Skantzos
DESCRIPTION:2 DAY WORKSHOP  | Saturday November 13 & Sunday November 14\, 2021  |  11AM – 4PM \nWe are so happy to welcome Guelph artist Laurie Skantzos back with us for an inspiring weekend workshop in our classroom! This course will appeal to painters of any level\, who wish to deepen or rekindle their relationship to their inner muse. \nLaurie will be giving instruction in layering\, scraping back\, using solvent reductions\, adding pastels\, stamps and stencils and experimenting with a variety of tools such as brayers\, clay modeling tools and squeegies to create beautifully rich surfaces. \nDemonstrations using oil and cold wax\, along with a variety of implements\, will assist you in your own personal exploration. \nOver two days\, Laurie will venture deeper into your painting process to develop personal expression in a safe\, non-judgmental and playful space. \nsold out\nMAX. 12 \n$250/weekend workshop plus HST \n$20 kit fee is payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class. \n \n \n  \nThe following materials are provided: Bowl scrapers\, variety of tools\, Gamblin Cold Wax Medium\, Gamblin Odourless Solvent\, Tissue Paper\, Newsprint \nStudents are asked to bring the following material list: \n\nOil paints (variety of colours)\nPalette knives (at least one but feel free to try different shapes and sizes)\nRigid surfaces such as cradled panel\, plywood or masonite (with 2 coats of gesso)\nArches Oil Paper (One or two full sheets or a pad) or Canvas Paper\nCreative Catalyst Wedge (straight edge – beige). This is sold at Wyndham Art Supply or Curry’s and/or Messermeister Bowl Scraper from Amazon\nMasking Tape\nRoll of Paper Towel\nBrushes (we won’t use many\, but feel free to bring some)\nWax Paper\nPalette for mixing \n\nThere will be a short break both Sat. and Sun. for lunch\, so it is recommended that you bring a bag lunch and water bottle. \nCOVID-19 Safety Protocols: \n\nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to public health concerns\, refunds will be given in full.\nProof of Covid-19 double vaccination is required to attend the workshop\, in accordance with the Province of Ontario and our local Public Health unit.\nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited the number of registrants in accordance with WDPH recommendations. Daily cleaning and social distancing will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.\nPlease note: Participants will be asked to complete a Covid Liability Waiver\, and provide proof of vaccination along with one piece of photo ID.\nPlease contact programming@ecfta.ca for more information.\n\nAbout the Instructor: \n \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 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/exploring-cold-wax-oil-painting-weekend-workshop-with-laurie-skantzos/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100249
CREATED:20210914T224621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142209Z
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SUMMARY:Free-Spirited Tapestry Workshop | with Dianne Kennedy-Cruttenden
DESCRIPTION:Join textile artist Dianne Kennedy-Cruttenden for a day of free–spirited tapestry weaving in this introductory workshop. Dianne brings her wealth of knowledge and spirit of adventure to this 6-hour class designed to play and explore with a variety of tapestry techniques such as; plain weave\, rya Knots\, soumak eccentric weave and irregular hatching. You will go home with a finished woven tapestry ready to hang or display on an easel.   Participants will learn weaving techniques and some of Dianne’s favourite stitches to create designs that exploring form\, colour and texture. Your kit will include a mix of beautiful yarns\, including some hand-spun from recycled mill ends\, a painted canvas that serves as the loom and frames your finished piece\, an easel\, and tapestry needles. This is a great way to explore the art of tapestry weaving with very little equipment! \nSOLD OUT \nMAX. 8 participants \nAges 16+ \n$100 plus HST \n$25 kit fee is payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class. \nKit fee includes frame loom\, warp and weft yarn\, tapestry needle and tapestry bobbins. Additional yarn will be available for purchase. \n \n \nStudents are asked to bring the following materials: \n\nScissors\, ruler\, paper and pencil/coloured pencils\nAny yarn\, beads\, shells you wish to experiment with\n\nCOVID-19 Protocols & Guidelines: \n\nProof of Covid-19 double vaccination is required to attend an ECFTA workshop in accordance with the Province of Ontario and our local Public Health unit.\nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited the number of registrants in accordance with WDGPH recommendations. Daily cleaning and social distancing will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.\nCOVID-19 protocols and guidelines as set by the province of Ontario and the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health in relation to mask wearing\, social distancing\, and vaccinations.\nParticipants will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Liability Waiver\, and need to provide the instructor with proof of vaccination and one piece of ID\nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full.\nPlease contact programming@ecfta.ca for more information.\n\nAbout the Instructor: \n \nDianne Kennedy Cruttenden has been creating woven tapestries and clothing since 1970. She has honed her skill over the decades\, often carding\, dyeing and spinning her own yarn. Dianne has taught weaving over the years throughout North America\, from the Canadian Arctic to the United States. \nYou can find Dianne on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dkcweaver/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dianne.kennedycruttenden \nPlease contact Dianne for questions specific to the class. – email \nCome visit Dianne Kennedy-Crutttenden during the Elora Fergus Studio Tour!  Dianne will be a guest artist in our Artisan Shop\, running SEPT 25-26 & OCT 2-3\, 10-5.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/free-spirited-tapestry-workshop-with-dianne-kennedy-cruttenden/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T100249
CREATED:20210727T225211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142155Z
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SUMMARY:Sylvia Galbraith Photography Workshop presents "Photography Skills Level 1"
DESCRIPTION:Sylvia Galbraith Photography Workshop presents “Photography Skills Level 1” \nThis is an 8-week course on Tuesdays from October 5 – November 23\, 2021  |  7:00 – 10:00 PM \nClasses will be held in the classroom at the Elora Centre for the Arts\, and will run in-person following Public Health guidelines. \nAbout the Course:\n\n\nBased on my Conestoga College courses\, this introductory level 8-week course is the first in a series of four courses that include Photography Skills – Levels 1 & 2\,  Digital Imaging – Photoshop Levels 1 & 2\, as well as single workshops such as Documentary Photography and The Photographic Art Form. This first course of the series is suitable for those with no experience.  You will gain confidence with your camera to be able to shoot in any situation\, and is the first step in learning photography skills that can take you beyond the hobbyist or amateur level.  We’ll cover everything from lenses to exposure settings\, as well as lighting\, file formats\, focus and much more.  You must have either a DSLR or advanced mirrorless camera for this course.  \n\n \n\n\nSuitable for: dedicated amateur or hobbyist photographers\, anyone who requires photographic skills for their profession\, or for those looking to begin a career in photography.Class sizes are limited to allow for distancing\, register early to avoid disappointment.\n\n\n\nRegister online by clicking here.\nEarly Bird registration – before Sept. 5\, 2021: $365.00 + HST\nAfter Sept. 5\, 2021: $395.00 + HST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor:\n\nSYLVIA GALBRAITH\, based in Fergus\, ON\, is a professional photographer whose traditional methods of image creation are joined with a contemporary practice of using video and installation.  She has worked with several art forms over the years including oils\, charcoal and clay\, but found that the restrictions inherent to the camera inspired and challenged her more than any other art form.  Her current practice demonstrates a deep connection with the landscapes and people found in some of Canada’s loneliest places. Galbraith has participated in residencies in Newfoundland\, Banff and Northern Ontario\, and has exhibited her work in solo shows as well as in numerous group exhibitions across Canada. She has photographs in corporate\, public and private collections throughout Canada\, and internationally\, and has received many awards and bursaries for her work. \nGalbraith has taught photography courses throughout Canada\, including for the University of Toronto\, University of Brandon\, MB\, Humber College\, and various arts organizations. She has been an Associate Faculty Member for Conestoga College’s Commercial Photography Certificate Program for the past 11 years. In response to the need for higher level photography training as local colleges and universities reduce their course offerings\, she has developed a series of courses that are based on the college-level programs she has developed over the years for various educational institutions.  Suitable for serious hobbyists\, those requiring photographic skills for their profession\, or those planning a career in photography\, this program includes training in camera skills\, studio photography and in digital editing. \nIn addition to her artistic practice\, Galbraith is actively involved in the arts community; she was a photographer for the Bonavista Biennale (2017 & 2019\, Newfoundland)\, and served a two-year term on the Board of Directors for the Elora Centre for the Arts. She is a member of The Elora Arts Council\, The Guelph Arts Council\, CARFAC\, and Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography in Toronto. Galbraith also curates exhibitions for corporate venues throughout the GTA and locally\, and is involved with the annual Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival in Toronto\, both as an artist and a curator. \n\n\nFor more information about Sylvia please visit her website.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/photography-skills-level-1-8-weeks-with-instructor-sylvia-galbraith/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes,courses
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SUMMARY:Supportive Arts Program for Adults with (dis)Abilities - Fall Program
DESCRIPTION:An inclusive\, all abilities art and mindfulness workshop for 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 Fall 2021 program has expanded to 3 sessions per week. \nPlease note that our 14-week Fall Session is currently full due to covid restrictions\, however as public health guidelines allow for more participants we will allow more.  Please see contact information below regarding out wait list. \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 \n  \n  \n  \nSupport workers or family members are welcome if assistance is required. \nThe Fall 2021 program will run Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 3 sessions per week. \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! \nCONTACT:  Please contact Judy at programming@ecfta.ca for more information\, or to be placed on our waiting list for our Winter/Spring sessions. \nVisit our Facebook page for photos and weekly updates! \nCOVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS: \n\nIf in-person classes are cancelled due to public health concerns\, we will revert to virtual programming.\nProof of Covid-19 double vaccination is required to attend the workshops\, in accordance with the Province of Ontario and our local Public Health unit.\nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited the number of registrants in accordance with WDGPH recommendations. Daily cleaning and social distancing will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.\nPlease note: Participants will be asked to complete a Covid Liability Waiver\, and provide proof of vaccination.\nPlease contact programming@ecfta.ca for more information.\n\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. \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. \nFor more information about this program please click here. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/supportive-arts-program-for-young-adults-with-disabilities-fall-program/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Events,Outreach Programs
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