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SUMMARY:Welcome to the Elora Nature Journaling for homeschooling families!
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, September 13 – December 6\, 2022 | 10 am – 12 pm \nAges 6-10 \n$35 for all 7 weeks \nWelcome to the Elora Nature Journaling group for homeschooling families! \nThis is a registration required\, in person group which meets bi-weekly at the Elora Centre for the Arts\, open to homeschooling students between the ages of 6 and 10 who reside in Wellington County and are currently participating in any style of homeschooling. \nPlease contact Lauren at Eloranaturejournaling@gmail.com to register or for more information. \n \nThe first meeting will be Tuesday\, September 13th 2022 at 10 AM-12 PM. There will be a total of 7 sessions\, running until Tuesday\, December 6th\, 2022. \nThis is not a drop off program. One parent or guardian must attend for each participating family. Accompanying adults are encouraged to bring their own journal and participate alongside their registered student(s). \nThe cost per session is $5 a child.  The total fee per child of $35 can be paid upon registration\, or payment options can be discussed privately upon registration. The fee will go towards covering the cost of the room rental and the use of basic art supplies. \nSuggested supplies for participants to bring include: \n\na watercolour safe journal\nany favourite watercolour painting supplies from home\nrefillable water bottle\nnut-free snack\nweather appropriate clothing for time outdoors\n\nStudent grade watercolours and art supplies will be made available in the class. \nNature journals can be made available at the first class for an additional fee. \nPlease contact Lauren at Eloranaturejournaling@gmail.com to register or for more information.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/welcome-to-the-elora-nature-journaling-group-for-homeschooling-families/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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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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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: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
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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SUMMARY:MONSTER MashUP! OCTOBER PA DAY FOR KIDS!
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 24\, 2022 | 9 am – 4 pm \nAges 6-12 \nMax 15 \n$65 no hst \nsold out\n*Please note that this UGDSB PA Day is scheduled for a MONDAY. \nMONSTER MashUP! \nLet’s mix up our mythic monsters and use our limitless imaginations to create our own unique monster to rival the classics! Franken-fluffer-Nutter? The Were-Bunny? A Drac-Wurst? TikTok the Evil Clock? It will be a cheerfully-chilling day at the Art Centre and we can’t wait! \n  \n \nLed by ECFTA Arts Educator Kristine May. \nKristine May has over 20 years experience designing and implementing expressive art workshops\, classes and educational art programs within galleries\, art centres\, community outreach and both the public & private school system\, Kris is dedicated to exploring the link between the arts and wellbeing; committed to inspiring others through creative outlets.  Her goal is to promote the benefits of creative expression and provide opportunities for all individuals to tap into their own innate creativity\, where they are free to explore and expand their creative pursuits and potential. Kristine has an Honours Degree in Visual Arts from U.W.O. and completed her Masters level training in Art Therapy (TATI) \n  \nTo ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and fun: \n\nA healthy mid-morning snack and lunch\nRefillable water bottle\nDress for the weather each day and for getting messy\nMasking is not required and is left to your discretion.\nWe ask that you follow UGDSB pre-screening best practices. If your child has a new or worsening symptom\, please use your best judgement.\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/monster-mashup-october-pa-day-for-kids/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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SUMMARY:Drawing Live Animals! Sketching for KIDS with Donna Hull
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 29\, 2022 | 1pm-4pm \nMAX. 10 | Ages 8-13 \n$50 no hst \nWhat is better than a room full of art supplies? A room full of art supplies AND animals! \nLearn to draw LIVE animals with live models in our classroom. Careful observation will bring a deeper understanding of anatomy\, line\, shape\, colour and value to help young artists draw the natural world in its’ infinitely diverse and wondrous beauty! \nAll materials provided. \nsold out\n \n \nAbout the Instructor: \nDonna Hull is a local artist and educator and has enjoyed a long and varied career as both much loved teacher at Elora Public School and artist. Donna loves to draw\, paint\, build and play! \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. 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/drawing-live-animals-sketching-for-kids-with-donna-hull/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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