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SUMMARY:SPRING AWAKENING!  APRIL PA DAY FOR KIDS!
DESCRIPTION:SPRING AWAKENING!  |  PA Day for Kids! \nMonday\, April 8\, 2024  |  9 am – 4 pm \nPA Day camp has been changed to Monday April 8\, to align with UGDSB PA Day schedule.  Please contact programming@ecfta.ca if you have registered and would like a refund for the Friday\, April 19 PA Day. \nIf you have registered already for April 19\, your spot is secure. Please join  us on Monday the 8th! \nAges 4-12  |  Max 36 \n$70 no hst \n1 spot left! Please email programming@ecfta.ca for a spot. \nApril SHOWERS bring May FLOWERS in this creative-play-day featuring expressive watercolour painting and paper. Let’s spread our arms wide and welcome April\, learn about the solar eclipse and let our creativity shine in our cheery Art Classroom and Maker Space! \nThis school year\, we have expanded our PA Day program to accommodate 36 young artists! We will be dividing our PA Day kids into 2 groups (ages 4-6 and 7-12) and working in both our cheery Art Classroom and the sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space . \nLed by ECFTA Art Educators Alexa Collette and Stephanie Lines-Toohill. Our PD days are a balance of guided art instruction & learning in our art classroom\, and open-creative exploration in our maker space. Along with outdoor fresh air and play during breaks\, as always! \n \n\nAbout the Instructors \nAlexa Collette recently graduated from the BA program at the University of Guelph and has been facilitating workshops and camp experiences for the past few years and loving every minute of it! Alexa is a painter\, drawer\, loves creating murals\, and collaborating with the community. She is excited to create a space for art-making and exploration at the Elora Centre for the Arts! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nStephanie Lines-Toohill brings her magical mix of compassion\, creativity\, and mindfulness to everything she does. She reminds us to pause and find wonder in unexpected places. She helps us let go of our worries and to be brave. Steph also runs Sparrow’s Nest Makerspace\, a collaborative community space of connection. You might find her on a forest walk where she finds calming inspiration and beautiful found objects. Stephanie has been leading youth art groups and community art opportunities for over 15 years. She champions the process of each artist as a curious explorer! \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 and for getting messy\n\n\n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date\, Registration fees may however be 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/spring-awakening-april-pa-day/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023717
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SUMMARY:BRACELET & EARRINGS |  SCALE-MAILLE WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:BRACELET & EARRING | SCALE-MAILLE WORKSHOP \nWITH ARTISAN MAILLE \nThursday\, April 18\, 2024  |  6:00-9:00 PM \nAges 16+  |  Max. 20  |  $75 + hst   |  All materials included. \nUnleash your creativity and dive into the mesmerizing world of scalemaille with this Thursday evening workshop\, designed for both beginners and seasoned crafters. \nIn this hands-on session\, you’ll  create your very own scalemaille bracelet and earrings\, blending the ancient art of maille with the shimmering beauty of scales! \n \nJoin us and transform simple materials into stunning pieces that capture the light! Rachel and Brad of Artisan Maille will guide you through the process of selecting scales\, linking rings\, and assembling them into wearable art. Whether you’re looking to make a statement piece or add a unique touch to your jewelry collection\, this workshop offers the skills and inspiration you need to craft your own scalemaille accessories. \nThis 3 hour class is a perfect introduction to the how-to’s of creating aluminum scale-maille patterns. A great way to keep the creativity flowing this spring! \n  \nMeet Artisan Maille! \n \nBrad and Rachel of Artisan Maille have been creating chainmaille for almost 10 years. They love to demonstrate their creativity by giving this medieval armor crafting a modern twist. \nInstagram: @Artisan.Maille\nFacebook: @ArtisanMaille\nTiktok: @Artisan.Maille\nEtsy: ArtisanMailleShop.etsy.com \n  \n \n\nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/bracelet-earring-scale-maille-workshop/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023717
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SUMMARY:AFTER MONET  |  INTRO TO OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
DESCRIPTION:AFTER MONET  |  INTRO TO OIL PAINTING   \nwith RICK WORTHINGTON \nSunday\, June 2\, 2024  |  10 am-4 pm \nAGES 16+  |  MAX 12   \n$150 + hst  |  $15 kit fee \nExplore the art of oil painting with Elora artist Rick Worthington in this introduction to oil painting as we look to Monet for inspiration. Artists will be guided in how to create the atmospheric qualities of light in Claude Monet’s 1903 painting The Houses of Parliament. Join us for this bite-sized workshop designed to inspire your journey into impressionistic oil painting! \n \nRick will share techniques on composition\, contrast\, depth\, and guide you through the development of precise values. Using a limited palette of warm and cool primary colours\, artists will learn colour-mixing skills to develop their own paintings with depth and contrast. Great for all skill levels. \n$15 kit fee is payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class. \nKit fee includes oil paint\, odourless solvent\, reference image\, brushes etc \nStudents are asked to provide their choice of canvas\, any level. Suggested sizes: 12×14\, 12×16\, 14×18\, 16×20 \n\nMeet Rick! \nRick Worthington\, an accomplished full-time impressionist painter based in the charming village of Elora\, Ontario. Rick secured his position as a notable artist by winning first place in the “Modern Impressionist Magazine” October/November salon of 2023. His vibrant oil paintings\, depicting lively street scenes and cozy cafes\, are highly sought after\, masterfully capturing the interplay of light and shadow to create a captivating atmosphere. \nTo view more of Rick’s luminous paintings\, please visit https://www.worthingtonpaintings.com/  @rick.worthington.art \n  \n \n  \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/after-monet-intro-to-oil-painting-with-rick-worthington/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023717
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SUMMARY:THE MIRROR ROOM IN JUNE!  JUNE PA DAY FOR KIDS!
DESCRIPTION:The MIRROR ROOM in June!  | PA Day for Kids! \nFriday\, June 7\, 2024  |  9 am – 4 pm \nAges 4-12  |  Max 36 \n$70 no hst \none spot available! \nJoin us for a colourful and cheery day discovering Yayoi Kusama’s magical world of PA Day POLKADOTS and MIRRORS! We’ll be focusing on pattern\, repetition\, and bending & shaping space & time\, so get your noggin’ ready! http://www.yayoi-kusama.jp/ \n \nThis school year\, we have expanded our PA Day program to accommodate 36 young artists! We will be dividing our PA Day kids into 2 groups (ages 4-6 and 7-12) and working in both our cheery Art Classroom and the sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space . \nLed by ECFTA Art Educators Alexa Collette and Stephanie Lines-Toohill. Our PD days will be a balance of guided art instruction & learning in our art classroom\, and open-creative exploration in our maker space. Along with outdoor fresh air and play during breaks\, as always! \n \n\nAbout the Instructors \nAlexa Collette recently graduated from the BA program at the University of Guelph and has been facilitating workshops and camp experiences for the past few years and loving every minute of it! Alexa is a painter\, drawer\, loves creating murals\, and collaborating with the community. She is excited to create a space for art-making and exploration at the Elora Centre for the Arts! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nStephanie Lines-Toohill brings her magical mix of compassion\, creativity\, and mindfulness to everything she does. She reminds us to pause and find wonder in unexpected places. She helps us let go of our worries and to be brave. Steph also runs Sparrow’s Nest Makerspace\, a collaborative community space of connection. You might find her on a forest walk where she finds calming inspiration and beautiful found objects. Stephanie has been leading youth art groups and community art opportunities for over 15 years. She champions the process of each artist as a curious explorer! \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 and for getting messy\n\n\n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance.  In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel 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/the-mirror-room-in-june-pa-day/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023717
CREATED:20240222T230458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143817Z
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SUMMARY:WEAVING TECHNIQUES  |  TAPESTRY WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
DESCRIPTION:WEAVING TECHNIQUES  |   \nTAPESTRY WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN \nSATURDAY\, JUNE 8\, 2024  |  10 AM – 4 PM \nAGES 14+  |  MAX 10  |  $110 + hst  \nJoin textile artist Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden for a full day of learning a variety of tapestry techniques! This workshop is for those weavers who want a review and for new weavers to get started on your tapestry weaving adventure! \nDianne brings her wealth of knowledge and spirit of adventure to this immersive 6-hour workshop. In this playful class you will explore weaving through a variety of tapestry techniques such as: plain weave\, rya knots\, soumack\, eccentric weave and irregular hatching. Participants will learn weaving techniques and some of Dianne’s favourite stitches and tips to create designs while exploring form\, colour and texture. Dianne will have a variety of small looms to show you\, so you may continue your adventure in weaving by building a small loom yourself or purchase from a number of companies a finished loom. \nThe joys of tapestry weaving awaits! \nPlease note there is a $30 kit fee\, payable in cash to Dianne at the start of class. \nYour kit will have a large selection of beautiful yarns to choose from and a simple frame loom\, tapestry bobbins and everything you will need to continue/start your tapestry weaving adventure. \n           \n\nMeet Dianne! \n \nDianne has been creating woven art since the early 1970’s. Dianne first studied weaving at Sheridan School of Design\, apprenticed with Robert L. Kidd in Michigan and in 2015 completed an internship with Master Tapestry artist Maximo Laura in his studio in Lima\, Peru. A lifetime of weaving; Dianne’s work has been shown and collected throughout North America in venues such as The Detroit Institute of Art\, Nuit Blanche in Ottawa\, The Gore Bay Museum\, the Textile Museum of Canada\, The Queen Street Gallery in Niagara on the Lake\, The Brick Room Gallery in St. Cathrines and the Sheepish Grin on Manitoulin Island\, The Elora Fergus Studio Tour\, and is a member of the Octarines Women’s Art Collective that has shown throughout the area. Dianne shows at the Craig Gallery in Meaford\, Ontario and recently won an award for her piece in the recent ‘Insights’ show at the Wellington County Museum and will be participating in the Pelham Art Show in Fonthill over this coming Mothers Day Weekend. \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/weaving-techniques-tapestry-with-dianne-kennedy-cruttenden/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023717
CREATED:20240110T020802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143647Z
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SUMMARY:Micro Mini MAKERS! | Miniature World Summer Art Camp
DESCRIPTION:MICRO MINI MAKERS!  |  Miniature World Camp \nTuesday\, July 2 – Friday\, July 5\, 2024 (4 day camp) \n9 am to 4 pm \nAges 5-12  |  Max 36  |  $280 no hst   \nIt’s a micro-art world week! Small hands can make great art in a week full of tiny builds\, small-scale sculptures\, and mini masterpieces! \nWe will explore a mix-up of mediums all micro-focused on the miniature. It will be petite-week of pint-sized perfection! \nsold out \n \nOur Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction\, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun! \nMeet Alexa! \nAlexa Collette recently graduated from the BA program at the University of Guelph and has been facilitating workshops and camp experiences for the past few years and loving every minute of it! Alexa is a painter\, drawer\, loves creating murals\, and collaborating with the community. She is excited to create a space for art-making and exploration at the Elora Centre for the Arts! \n  \n  \n  \nTo ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play \n\nA healthy snack & lunch\nRefillable water bottle\nDress for the weather and for making art!\n\nFor more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca \n\nPLEASE NOTE OUR 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY \nIF YOU CANCEL  |  Cancellations up to Friday\, May 31\, will receive a full refund\, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday\, June 1\, fees are nonrefundable. \nIF WE CANCEL  |  In the unlikely event of cancellation\, ECFTA will issue a full refund.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/micro-mini-makers-miniature-world-summer-art-camp/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023717
CREATED:20240110T225155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143656Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Century MINI MODERNISTS!  |  Young Designers Summer Art Camp
DESCRIPTION:Mid-Century MINI MODERNISTS! | Young Designers Camp \nMonday\, July 8 – Friday\, July 12\, 2024  \n9 am to 4 pm \nAges 5-12  |  Max 36  |  $350 no hst  \nsold out! \nGet ready to think outside of the box! Modernist thinkers and artists pushed the boundaries of art making and new materials and so will we!  \nWe’ll explore the modernist teachings of the Bauhaus and focus our skills on developing Paul Klee-inspired block printmaking; 3-D architectural sculptures in the style of Wassily Kandinsky’s landscapes; and a kinetic wall sculpture that would make Maholy-Nagy proud! \n \nOur Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction\, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun! \nMeet Rae! \nRae Abel (they/them) \nAn artist\, trained in Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo\, Rae also holds a Montessori Teachers College diploma. Rae is currently enrolled in the B.Ed program at Laurier and brings a unique artistic appreciation and knowledge to all their teaching. In the past Rae has worked at the Clay & Glass Gallery as a programmer and teacher and has a passion for the arts and supporting all young artists! \nTo ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play \n\nA healthy snack & lunch\nRefillable water bottle\nDress for the weather and for making art!\n\nFor more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca \n\nPLEASE NOTE 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY \nIF YOU CANCEL  |  Cancellations up to Friday\, May 31\, will receive a full refund\, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday\, June 1\, fees are nonrefundable. \nIF WE CANCEL  |  In the unlikely event of cancellation\, ECFTA will issue a full refund.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/mid-century-mini-modernists-young-designers-camp/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023717
CREATED:20240111T005927Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the STRATOSPHERE!  |  TECH+ART Summer Art Camp
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the STRATOSPHERE! | TECH+ART Camp \nMonday\, July 15 – Friday\, July 19\, 2024  \n9 am to 4 pm   \nAges 5-12  |  Max 36  |  $350 no hst  \nCampers! Let your  imagination go sky-high in this hi-octane art power pack week of science and art! Design and build your own model rocket throughout the week and turn them into kinetic flying works of art.  \nOn Friday\, we’ll make sparks fly and launch our rockets into the sky for a ka-pow display of our creative genius! We will explore new worlds where young artists have never gone before! \n \nOur Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction\, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun! \nMeet Rae! \nRae Abel (they/them) \nAn artist\, trained in Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo\, Rae also holds a Montessori Teachers College diploma. Rae is currently enrolled in the B.Ed program at Laurier and brings a unique artistic appreciation and knowledge to all their teaching. In the past Rae has worked at the Clay & Glass Gallery as a programmer and teacher and has a passion for the arts and supporting all young artists! \nTo ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play \n\nA healthy snack & lunch\nRefillable water bottle\nDress for the weather and for making art!\n\nFor more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca \n\nPLEASE NOTE 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY \nIF YOU CANCEL  |  Cancellations up to Friday\, May 31\, will receive a full refund\, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday\, June 1\, fees are nonrefundable. \nIF WE CANCEL  |  In the unlikely event of cancellation\, ECFTA will issue a full refund.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/beyond-the-stratosphere-techart-camp/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023717
CREATED:20240111T012944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143659Z
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SUMMARY:POW! POP! PLAY!  |  Pop-Art Power Summer Art Camp
DESCRIPTION:POW! POP! PLAY! | POP-ART Power Camp \nMonday\, July 22 – Friday\, July 26\, 2024  \n9 am to 4 pm   \nAges 5-12  |  Max 36  |  $350 no hst   \nsold out\nExplore the colourful KA-POW world of pop culture in this big bold week featuring some big-wigs of the POP Art world! \n Andy Warhol\, Keith Herring\, Jasper Johns and Roy Lichtenstein will come to visit and inspire a week full of eye-popping colour\, bold design\, printmaking\, stencils\, collage and paint! \n \nOur Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction\, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun! \nMeet Alexa! \nAlexa Collette recently graduated from the BA program at the University of Guelph and has been facilitating workshops and camp experiences for the past few years and loving every minute of it! Alexa is a painter\, drawer\, loves creating murals\, and collaborating with the community. She is excited to create a space for art-making and exploration at the Elora Centre for the Arts! \n  \n  \n  \nTo ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play \n\nA healthy snack & lunch\nRefillable water bottle\nDress for the weather and for making art!\n\nFor more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca \n\nPLEASE NOTE 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY \nIF YOU CANCEL  |  Cancellations up to Friday\, May 31\, will receive a full refund\, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday\, June 1\, fees are nonrefundable. \nIF WE CANCEL  |  In the unlikely event of cancellation\, ECFTA will issue a full refund.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/pow-pop-play-pop-art-power-summer-art-camp/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240802T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240111T015635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143701Z
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SUMMARY:MYSTERY Mansions!  |  Design it+Build it Summer Art Camp
DESCRIPTION:MYSTERY Mansions! | DESIGN IT+BUILD IT! Camp \nMonday\, July 29 – Friday\, August 2\, 2024 \n9 am to 4 pm   \nAges 5-12  |  Max 36  |  $350 no hst   \nsold out\nRoll up your sleeves this week and get ready to design + build a MANSION of monolithic proportions! We will be the designers\, architects\, and creators of our own collaborative mysterious build. Behind every door is a new mystery!  \nIn each room will have a secret to solve. From invisible ink messages\, trap doors\, and kinetic sculptures\, we will create a mansion that will put the Winchester house to shame. Will you be able to find your way out of this mystery? \n \nOur Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction\, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun! \nMeet Rae! \nRae Abel (they/them) \nAn artist\, trained in Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo\, Rae also holds a Montessori Teachers College diploma. Rae is currently enrolled in the B.Ed program at Laurier and brings a unique artistic appreciation and knowledge to all their teaching. In the past Rae has worked at the Clay & Glass Gallery as a programmer and teacher and has a passion for the arts and supporting all young artists! \nTo ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play \n\nA healthy snack & lunch\nRefillable water bottle\nDress for the weather and for making art!\n\nFor more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca \n\nPLEASE NOTE 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY \nIF YOU CANCEL  |  Cancellations up to Friday\, May 31\, will receive a full refund\, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday\, June 1\, fees are nonrefundable. \nIF WE CANCEL  |  In the unlikely event of cancellation\, ECFTA will issue a full refund.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/mystery-mansions-design-it-build-it-summer-art-camp/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240111T024351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143702Z
UID:10000284-1722934800-1723219200@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:ABC’s + LMNOP’s  |  Alphabet Summer Art Camp for Ages 4-6!
DESCRIPTION:ABC’s + LMNOP’s | ALPHABET ART Camp for AGES 4-6! \nTuesday\, August 6 – Friday\, August 9\, 2024 (4 day camp) \n9 am to 4 pm   \nAges 4-6  |  Max 36  |  $280 no hst   \nsold out \nThe alphabet offers 27 amazing opportunities to get creative! Let’s go all alphagetti this week and explore the world of the ABCDErian. \n We’ll learn about unusual words from other cultures\, alphabets from around the world\, night writing for the dark\, and create our own personal alphabet font! \nThis camp is designed for you youngest artists who are just entering their learning journey. Projects will be geared for our 4-6 year olds\, with a day full of making fun and play. A great introduction to Summer Camp! \n \nOur Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction\, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun! \nMeet Alexa! \nAlexa Collette recently graduated from the BA program at the University of Guelph and has been facilitating workshops and camp experiences for the past few years and loving every minute of it! Alexa is a painter\, drawer\, loves creating murals\, and collaborating with the community. She is excited to create a space for art-making and exploration at the Elora Centre for the Arts! \n  \n  \n  \nTo ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play \n\nA healthy snack & lunch\nRefillable water bottle\nDress for the weather and for making art!\n\nFor more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca \n\nPLEASE NOTE 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY \nIF YOU CANCEL  |  Cancellations up to Friday\, May 31\, will receive a full refund\, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday\, June 1\, fees are nonrefundable. \nIF WE CANCEL  |  In the unlikely event of cancellation\, ECFTA will issue a full refund.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/abcs-lmnops-alphabet-summer-art-camp-for-ages-4-6/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240111T032221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143703Z
UID:10000285-1723453200-1723824000@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:OUTDOOR Explorers!  |  Plein-Air+More Summer Art Camp
DESCRIPTION:OUTDOOR Explorers! | PLEIN-AIR+MORE Camp \nMonday\, August 12 – Friday\, August 16\, 2024  |  9 am to 4 pm   \nAGES 5-12  |  MAX 36  |   \n$350  |  No hst \nsold out \nLet’s break out of the studio this week and head outdoors for some plein air in the fresh air and learn about some earth-shaking art movements that embrace the environment and the earth beneath our feet! We’ll explore the tradition of plein air painting in the great outdoors\, with a nod to the Group of Seven\, and get some green-spiration from the Earth Art and Environmental Art movements. \n \nOur Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction\, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun! \nMeet Rae! \nRae Abel (they/them) \nAn artist\, trained in Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo\, Rae also holds a Montessori Teachers College diploma. Rae is currently enrolled in the B.Ed program at Laurier and brings a unique artistic appreciation and knowledge to all their teaching. In the past Rae has worked at the Clay & Glass Gallery as a programmer and teacher and has a passion for the arts and supporting all young artists! \nTo ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play \n\nA healthy snack & lunch\nRefillable water bottle\nDress for the weather and for making art!\n\nFor more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca \n\nPLEASE NOTE 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY \nIF YOU CANCEL  |  Cancellations up to Friday\, May 31\, will receive a full refund\, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday\, June 1\, fees are nonrefundable. \nIF WE CANCEL  |  In the unlikely event of cancellation\, ECFTA will issue a full refund.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/outdoor-explorers-plein-airmore-summer-art-camp/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240111T035304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143705Z
UID:10000286-1724144400-1724428800@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:MAGICAL Creatures!  |  Draw+Doodle Summer Art Camp
DESCRIPTION:MAGICAL Creatures! | DRAW + DOODLE Camp  \nTuesday\, August 20 – Friday\, August 23\, 2024 (4 day camp)  |  9 am to 4 pm   \nAges 5-12  |  Max 36   \n$280|  No hst   \nsold out \nIf you love\, doodling\, drawing\, toons\, anime\, story booking or story boarding\, this camp is for you! Magical Creatures is a drawing-forward camp\, focusing on pencil\, ink\, illustration markers\, watercolour\, fun fonts and text. This camp is perfect for the young illustrator in you! \n \nOur Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction\, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun! \nMeet Alexa! \nAlexa Collette recently graduated from the BA program at the University of Guelph and has been facilitating workshops and camp experiences for the past few years and loving every minute of it! Alexa is a painter\, drawer\, loves creating murals\, and collaborating with the community. She is excited to create a space for art-making and exploration at the Elora Centre for the Arts! \n  \n  \n  \nTo ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play \n\nA healthy snack & lunch\nRefillable water bottle\nDress for the weather and for making art!\n\nFor more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca \n\nPLEASE NOTE 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY \nIF YOU CANCEL  |  Cancellations up to Friday\, May 31\, will receive a full refund\, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday\, June 1\, fees are nonrefundable. \nIF WE CANCEL  |  In the unlikely event of cancellation\, ECFTA will issue a full refund.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/magical-creatures-drawdoodle-summer-art-camp/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240111T041214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143711Z
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SUMMARY:Small HUMANS Big ART!  |  Big Ideas Summer Art Camp
DESCRIPTION:Small HUMANS Big ART! | BIG IDEAS Camp \nMonday\, August 26 – Friday\, August 30\, 2024   |  9 AM- to 4 PM \nAges 5-12  |  Max 36   \n$350  |  No hst   \nsold out \nSmall hands can make BIG work in this week of thinking big and making bigger! Let’s look at the world around us through a new lens…a magnifying lens! In this thinking-big week\, young artists will create monstrously sized insects that glide over the classroom; explore printmaking with the bountiful patterns found in nature; and join in a collaborative mural that takes its inspiration from the abstracted chaos of Jackson Pollock mixed with a kid-made Rorschach test. \n \nOur Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction\, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun! \nMeet Rae! \nRae Abel (they/them) \nAn artist\, trained in Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo\, Rae also holds a Montessori Teachers College diploma. Rae is currently enrolled in the B.Ed program at Laurier and brings a unique artistic appreciation and knowledge to all their teaching. In the past Rae has worked at the Clay & Glass Gallery as a programmer and teacher and has a passion for the arts and supporting all young artists! \nTo ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play \n\nA healthy snack & lunch\nRefillable water bottle\nDress for the weather and for making art!\n\nFor more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca \n\nPLEASE NOTE 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY \nIF YOU CANCEL  |  Cancellations up to Friday\, May 31\, will receive a full refund\, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday\, June 1\, fees are nonrefundable. \nIF WE CANCEL  |  In the unlikely event of cancellation\, ECFTA will issue a full refund.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/small-humans-big-art-big-ideas-summer-art-camp/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241010T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240723T221902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T131755Z
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SUMMARY:FALL OPEN STUDIO SERIES  |  WITH EILEEN MACARTHUR (6 weeks)
DESCRIPTION:6-WEEK EVENING OPEN STUDIO  \nThursdays | October 10\, 17\, 24\, Wednesday 30\, November 7\, 14\, 2024 | 6:30 -8:30 pm  (Please note\, no class Thursday\, Oct 31. Week 4 will be held on Wednesday\, Oct 30.) \n AGES 14+  |  MAX 12    $180 + hst for all 6 weeks \nOPEN STUDIO with artist Eileen MacArthur is designed for artists who have some experience and would like specific guidance to develop or resolve their artwork. All mediums are welcome in this collaborative and friendly Thursday evening series! \n \nClass will focus on individual and group critiques\, as well as affording the students to opportunity to experiment with various methods and materials if they choose. The working environment will be collaborative and specific exercises will be included for students to develop their critical thinking and studio practice. \nWeek one\, students will start with some warm-up exercises\, make a material list and be asked to shop for their supplies for weeks 2-6. Materials will be provided for week one. \nEileen offers a welcoming and collaborative environment for all skill levels to learn from one another\, while developing their own individual art practice. \nMeet Eileen! \nEileen MacArthur is a practicing artist and arts educator with over 15 years of experience teaching art to adults and children at the Elora Centre for the Arts\, the Guelph School of Art\, Studiohere and the Art Gallery of Guelph. She holds a Master of Fine Art degree from the University of Guelph\, and a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University. Eileen is inspired by watching artist communities evolve and flourish! Eileen has been an ongoing Arts Educator at the Elora Centre for the Arts as part of our Supportive Arts program for adults with (dis)abilities. She is also our lead Arts Educator for our Youth Outreach program “Connecting to Community Through Art” that supports high school and elementary students in the Learning Resource Students and Life Skills programs\, helping them feel connected to their community through art projects that spark conversation\, awareness and belonging. Eileen owns and operates the Arthur School of Art\, an art school located in her studio at her home in Arthur Ontario.  Find out more about Eileen. \n\n  \n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/fall-open-studio-with-eileen-macarthur/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240723T231548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T154327Z
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SUMMARY:AFTER CASSON | OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
DESCRIPTION:AGES 16+  |  MAX 12   \n$150 + hst  |  + $25 kit fee  | All materials included in the kit fee \nJoin artist Rick Worthington for this beginner to intermediate oil painting workshop! Rick will guide you in creating a master copy of A.J. Casson’s 1929 oil painting\, The Elora Mill. A member of the Group of Seven\, Casson found endless inspiration within the villages of Elora and Salem\, and so will we! \n \nCopying a master’s work was\, and still is\, one of the best ways to learn. You will explore essential techniques such as composition\, value\, colour\, edges\, along with paint and surface manipulation. With solid individual guidance and demonstrations provided\, you’ll gain valuable skills to enhance your painting practice. \nPlease note\, $25 kit fee payable in cash to Rick at the start of class. All materials are included in the kit fee. Kit fee includes oil paint\, a canvas\, odourless solvent\, reference image\, laminated grey scale\, brushes etc. \nMeet Rick! \nRick Worthington is an accomplished full-time impressionist painter based in the charming village of Elora\, Ontario. Rick secured his position as a notable artist by winning first place in the “Modern Impressionist Magazine” October/November salon of 2023. His vibrant oil paintings\, depicting lively street scenes and cozy cafes\, are highly sought after\, masterfully capturing the interplay of light and shadow to create a captivating atmosphere. \nTo view more of Rick’s luminous paintings\, please visit https://www.worthingtonpaintings.com/ or @rick.worthington.art \n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/after-casson-oil-painting-with-rick-worthington/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240807T225555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T191318Z
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SUMMARY:DRAWING BASICS FOR KIDS! | 6 WEEK SUNDAY SERIES  |  with Eileen MacArthur
DESCRIPTION:Drawing Basics is designed for older kids 10 and up who love to draw and want to learn some new skills! Young artists will learn how to draw from observation and how to translate what we see into drawing. Led by artist Eileen MacArthur\, Eileen will guide the class in learning about line\, value\, and balance in composition. Artists will be experimenting with various wet and dry drawing material including graphite\, charcoal\, ink and watercolour. \n \nEach class\, we will be looking at the work of various contemporary and historical artists for inspiration! \nPlease send along a nut-free snack for a break and water bottle. We will be spending some time outside. Please ensure that clothing is weather appropriate.  \n\nMeet Eileen! \n \nEileen MacArthur is a practicing artist and arts educator with over 15 years of experience teaching art to adults and children at the Elora Centre for the Arts\, the Guelph School of Art\, Studiohere and the Art Gallery of Guelph. She holds a Master of Fine Art degree from the University of Guelph\, and a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University. Eileen is inspired by watching artist communities evolve and flourish! Eileen has been an ongoing Arts Educator at the Elora Centre for the Arts as part of our Supportive Arts program for adults with (dis)abilities. She is also our lead Arts Educator for our Youth Outreach program “Connecting to Community Through Art” that supports high school and elementary students in the Learning Resource Students and Life Skills programs\, helping them feel connected to their community through art projects that spark conversation\, awareness and belonging. Eileen owns and operates the Arthur School of Art\, an art school located in her studio at her home in Arthur Ontario. \n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability. \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/drawing-basics-for-kids-6-week-sunday-series-with-eileen-macarthur/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240805T231716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T185931Z
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SUMMARY:NEON NOODLERS!  |  OCTOBER PA DAY FOR KIDS!
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nAGES 5-12  |  MAX 36   \n$70  |  No hst   \nExcite your October senses with fluorescent bolds and bright colours! Phosphorescence\, luminescence and day-glo will be the theme of the day as we explore how artists use solid\, bright colours and shapes to create ART with intensity! Let’s explore abstraction\, pop art and synthetic colours as we embrace a hyper method making art! \n \nOur PA days are designed to inspire 36 young artists each PA Day. Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and student staff\, we work in 2 groups (younger and older) in both our cheery Art Classroom and the sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.  \nPA days are a balance of guided art instruction and open-creative exploration\, along with outdoor fresh air and play during breaks\, as always! \nTo ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and fun! \n\nA healthy morning snack and lunch\nRefillable water bottle\nDress for the weather and for art making\n\n\nAt the Elora Centre for the Arts\, we strive to support ALL children who would like to attend our programs! We make every effort to accommodate the varying needs of all our Young Makers. Please note however\, we are not able to offer full-day\, one-on-one support to children with additional needs. \nFor more information\, please contact Judy at programming@ecfta.ca \n\nMeet the Instructors! \nEileen MacArthur is a practicing artist and arts educator with over 20 years of experience teaching art to adults and children at the Guelph School of Art\, Studiohere and the Art Gallery of Guelph. She holds a Master of Fine Art degree from the University of Guelph\, and a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University. Eileen is inspired by watching artist communities evolve and flourish! Eileen owns and operated the Arthur School of Art\, an art school located in her studio at her home in Arthur Ontario.  www.arthurschoolofart.com \n  \nStephanie Lines-Toohill brings her magical mix of compassion\, creativity\, and mindfulness to everything she does. She reminds us to pause and find wonder in unexpected places. She helps us let go of our worries and to be brave. Steph also runs Sparrow’s Nest Makerspace\, a collaborative community space of connection. You might find her on a forest walk where she finds calming inspiration and beautiful found objects. Stephanie has been leading youth art groups and community art opportunities for over 15 years. She champions the process of each artist as a curious explorer! \n  \n\n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance.  In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel 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\n  \nTICKETS:\nBuy NEON NOODLERS! | October PA Day \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/neon-noodlers-october-pa-day-for-kids/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240920T203052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T110502Z
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SUMMARY:PLAYFUL PORTRAITS | Loose Pastels | with Peter Skoggard
DESCRIPTION:AGES 14+  |  MAX 12 \n$65 per person + HST  |  All materials provided \nJoin multi-disciplinary artist and Elora-good-egg Peter Skoggard for a playful introduction to chalk pastel! \nPeter has drawn over a thousand pastel self-portraits\, and a further two hundred portraits of local characters over the past 4 years\, so he has learned how to take the fear out of one of the most difficult subjects: the human face! \n \nPeter will begin the class with an introduction to materials with a light-hearted exercise; Draw a zucchini! Draw two marbles! Add cherry tomato cheeks or a red chili pepper mouth\, all on an oval plate! Voila! A face! \nThe remainder of the class\, students will be working from their own source photo using chalk pastels on toned pastel paper to create their own loose and lively portrait or self-portrait. \n\nStudents are asked to bring a source photo for their portrait.\nMirrors are available in the classroom for those who wish to tackle a self-portrait.\n\nAll materials are included and all levels of ability are welcome. \n\nMeet Peter! \n\nPeter is a composer\, poet\, and visual artist living in Elora since 1985. His music has been performed in Elora\, Guelph\, Toronto\, Oshawa\, Cleveland\, and New York. \nHe recently was part of a group portrait show at the Wyndham Arts 3rd Floor Gallery. \n  \n \n  \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/playful-pastels-loose-pastels-with-peter-skoggard/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240806T225054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T151241Z
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SUMMARY:Writing With Fire | Intro to Pyrography With Heather Martin
DESCRIPTION:AGES 14+  |  MAX 12   \n$75 + hst  |  + kit fee \nJoin artist Heather Martin for a relaxed afternoon and explore the beautiful and unique art of Pyrography. Create your own wood-burned Charcuterie board\, incorporating intuitive marks\, textures and depth and learn about the tools and techniques of Writing with Fire! \n \nWalnut Hallow brass tip burners and templates will be available for use. Or alternatively\, bring your own woodburning tools. \nNo experience necessary. Suitable for any level.  \nKit fee is based on materials\, payable to Heather in cash\, debit or credit at the start of class.  Included in the kit fee: \nYour choice of Charcuterie board in Maple or Cherry and a 1 oz container of food safe board cream. \nApprox 8×12″ for $30 \nApprox 8×16″ for $35 \nApprox 8×20″ for $40 \nAdditional items available: \nOrnament rounds $2  |  Coaster $5  |  Cotton Tote Bag $5 \n\n  photo credit Nancy Ariss\nMeet Heather! \n \nHeather Martin of FireWork Designs is a Pyrography Artist based in Fergus Ontario. Heather has been woodburning for almost a decade and her passion for creating shows in her unique wood-burned designs using a mix of locally sourced woods and on paper. Working with the lines and patterns inherent to wood and the slow\, immersive process of woodburning\, Heather is drawn to the extensive depth and texture attainable within a medium that is almost sculptural. \nHeather completed her Bachelor of Arts at University of Toronto and Sheridan Institute in Art and Art History where she specialized in Sculpture\, Print Media and Photography. The accumulation of her interests is quite apparent in her work. Her burnings are available in a variety of forms from wall art to functional items such as charcuterie boards\, spoons\, ornaments and more. Heather sells her work at Local Pieces Gallery in Downtown Fergus and local markets where she often demonstrates her woodburning practice.  Heather enjoys sharing her passion for woodburning in classes and workshops of up to 25 people. You can connect with Heather through her social media or website. \n\n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability. \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/writing-with-fire-intro-to-pyrography-with-heather-martin/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240807T183128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T100753Z
UID:10000347-1731153600-1731171600@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:BASQUIAT-INSPIRED PET PORTRAITS  |  WITH EILEEN MACARTHUR
DESCRIPTION:AGES 16+  |  MAX 12   \n$75 + hst  |  All materials included \nShare some art-love with our furry friends in this playful afternoon of mixed media exploration and collage with artist Eileen MacArthur! Inspired by the Neo-Expressionist work of American pop-culture icon Jean-Michel Basquiat\, we will be using a variety of materials and approaches to explore how artists convey emotions and ideas. This workshop is all about using an abstract painting approach and getting a little messy! No experience necessary! \n \nEileen will guide students in techniques for mark-making and image transfers onto an 8”x10” canvas (provided)\, as well as composition\, and layering. \nPlease bring along colour and/or black and white photocopies of your pets\, in a range of sizes. We will be using these to trace or collage directly onto the 8”x10” canvas\, so please don’t bring originals that you wish to keep. \nMeet Eileen! \nEileen MacArthur is a practicing artist and arts educator with over 20 years of experience teaching art to adults and children at the Guelph School of Art\, Studiohere and the Art Gallery of Guelph. She holds a Master of Fine Art degree from the University of Guelph\, and a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University. Eileen is inspired by watching artist communities evolve and flourish! Eileen owns and operated the Arthur School of Art\, an art school located in her studio at her home in Arthur Ontario. \n  \n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/basquiat-inspired-pet-portraits-with-eileen-macarthur/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240816T220309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T175650Z
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SUMMARY:BOOK BINDING FOR KIDS! | WITH AHMRI VANDEBORNE
DESCRIPTION:AGES 6-12  |  MAX 12   \n$40  |  No hst  |  All materials provided \nYoung makers! Join Guelph artist Ahmri Vandeborne and learn how to book bind! Make your very own notebooks\, journals and books in this playful Saturday afternoon\, perfect for kids who like to journal\, draw\, or keep track of their discoveries when they’re exploring outside. We’ll bind and decorate together and then explore the Elora Centre for the Arts to document all our discoveries in these brand-new\, hand-made pocket books. Artists will leave the class with the skills to keep making their own special books for all their favourite activities! \n \nMeet Ahmri! \n \nAhmri Vandeborne (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist\, curious-hearted collaborator\, and community facilitator. Her passion for spacemaking is an essential tool in both her personal practice and her work as owner of Otherwise Studios\, an inclusive studio space for art-making and community building. \nAhmri believes in the power of art as a vessel for community care and in the importance of accessibility in the arts sector. Her facilitation style is playful\, experimentative and encouraging of anyone who wants to explore their creativity. Ahmri holds a BAH with Distinction in Studio Art\, with minors in French and Art History from the University of Guelph. \n  \n  \n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/book-binding-for-kids-with-ahmri-vandeborne/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240806T002121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T191438Z
UID:10000339-1732870800-1732896000@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:LET'S DILLY DALI!  |  NOVEMBER PA DAY FOR KIDS!
DESCRIPTION:AGES 5-12  |  MAX 36     \n$70  |  No hst \nLet’s explore the wild and wonderful surreal world of Salvadore Dali through his mysterious Melting Clocks landscapes! \n Young artists will learn about weird world of Surrealism and how artists use dreams to create strange artworks with hidden meanings. We will also be looking at some of the methods artists use to express complex ideas\, such as frottage and finding images in abstract marks. Get ready to dally with Dali! \n \nOur PA days are designed to inspire 36 young artists each PA Day. Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and student staff\, we work in 2 groups (younger and older) in both our cheery Art Classroom and the sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.  \nPA days are a balance of guided art instruction and open-creative exploration\, along with outdoor fresh air and play during breaks\, as always! \nTo ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and fun! \n\nA healthy morning snack and lunch\nRefillable water bottle\nDress for the weather and for art making\n\n\nAt the Elora Centre for the Arts\, we strive to support ALL children who would like to attend our programs! We make every effort to accommodate the varying needs of all our Young Makers. Please note however\, we are not able to offer full-day\, one-on-one support to children with additional needs. \nFor more information\, please contact Judy at programming@ecfta.ca \n\nMeet the Instructors! \nEileen MacArthur is a practicing artist and arts educator with over 20 years of experience teaching art to adults and children at the Guelph School of Art\, Studiohere and the Art Gallery of Guelph. She holds a Master of Fine Art degree from the University of Guelph\, and a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University. Eileen is inspired by watching artist communities evolve and flourish! Eileen owns and operated the Arthur School of Art\, an art school located in her studio at her home in Arthur Ontario.  www.arthurschoolofart.com \n  \nStephanie Lines-Toohill brings her magical mix of compassion\, creativity\, and mindfulness to everything she does. She reminds us to pause and find wonder in unexpected places. She helps us let go of our worries and to be brave. Steph also runs Sparrow’s Nest Makerspace\, a collaborative community space of connection. You might find her on a forest walk where she finds calming inspiration and beautiful found objects. Stephanie has been leading youth art groups and community art opportunities for over 15 years. She champions the process of each artist as a curious explorer! \n  \n\n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance.  In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel 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\n  \nTICKETS:\nBuy LET’S DILLY DALI! November PA Day for Kids! \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/lets-dilly-dali-november-pa-day-for-kids/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240725T231038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T101930Z
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SUMMARY:DUTCH FLORAL STILL LIFE | Learning from The Masters | with EILEEN MACARTHUR
DESCRIPTION:AGES 16+  |  MAX 12   \n$75 + hst  |  All materials included \nJoin artist Eileen MacArthur for an introduction to painting a botanical still life using acrylics. Looking at the works of Dutch masters for inspiration\, students will learn about paint handling\, value\, composition\, colour mixing\, and creating shape and drama. \nEileen will also discuss glazing and how to unify paintings and create strong focal points. Students will go home with an 8×10 painting detail of a Dutch Still Life botanical. \nEveryone welcome! No experience required. \n \nMeet Eileen! \nEileen MacArthur is a practicing artist and arts educator with over 20 years of experience teaching art to adults and children at the Guelph School of Art\, Studiohere and the Art Gallery of Guelph. She holds a Master of Fine Art degree from the University of Guelph\, and a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University. Eileen is inspired by watching artist communities evolve and flourish! Eileen owns and operated the Arthur School of Art\, an art school located in her studio at her home in Arthur Ontario. \n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/dutch-floral-still-life-learning-from-the-masters-with-eileen-macarthur/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20241029T191055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T172849Z
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SUMMARY:TEENY TINY BAKERY PRESENTS HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING!
DESCRIPTION:At last! Teeny Tiny Bakery joins us to share the love of mini decorated-cookie masterpieces! Join cookie artist Jackie Long for a fun and playful evening workshop to learn the art of decorating cookie-tops\, themed to the Holidays! \nIn this beginner decorating class we will create 10-12 Holiday themed cookies\, in varying sizes.  All materials are included in your kit fee\, so just relax and create!  We will cover topics of baking\, royal icing\, piping bags\, flooding\, wet-on-wet decorating\, and storage.  \nWe have 12 spaces available. Grab a friend or family member and have fun creating edible art\, (almost) too pretty to eat! \nPlease note: $25 kit fee payable in cash or Square to the instructor at start of class. \n \n  \nMEET JACKIE! \n \nI have always loved baking. I love the activity of it\, the scents of sugar in the air\, and I especially love the reaction when someone enjoys the treats.  Decorating sugar cookies with royal icing began in 2012\, for my twins’ first birthday party.  I stumbled into a world that is full of creativity\, kindness\, and hard work. I love to talk about cookies and techniques and I’m very excited to help others find joy in decorating as well. \n  \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/teeny-tiny-bakery-presents-holiday-cookie-decorating/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240813T222714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T173008Z
UID:10000351-1733565600-1733587200@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:INTIMATE INTERIORS  |  ACRYLICS WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
DESCRIPTION:AGES 16+  |  MAX 12   \n$150 + hst  |  + $15 kit fee \nJoin artist Rick Worthington to learn the fundamentals of creating interior paintings and discover the essentials of acrylic painting in this foundational course. Interior scenes offer some of the most intimate\, inviting\, and captivating subjects to paint! Join us for this immersive day of intimate interiors! \n \nLearn to select the right materials and tools and master the basics of paint application. Through engaging exercises\, students will explore key concepts of colour and composition\, glazing with acrylics\, and develop your confidence with acrylics. This focussed day will include class demonstrations and personalized instruction to support your individual progress. \n\nPlease note\, $15 kit fee payable in cash to Rick  at the start of class.\nMaterials included in the kit fee: acrylics\, reference image\, laminated grey scale\, brushes etc\nStudents are asked to provide their own canvas\, any level. Suggested 12″x 16″ maximum. \n12″ x 16″ canvases will be available for purchase if needed.\nReference material will be provided. \nYou are also welcome to bring your own interior photograph to work from!\n\n\nMeet Rick! \nRick Worthington\, an accomplished full-time impressionist painter based in the charming village of Elora\, Ontario. Rick secured his position as a notable artist by winning first place in the “Modern Impressionist Magazine” October/November salon of 2023. His vibrant oil paintings\, depicting lively street scenes and cozy cafes\, are highly sought after\, masterfully capturing the interplay of light and shadow to create a captivating atmosphere. \n  \n \n  \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/after-casson-oil-painting-with-rick-worthington-2/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240806T232241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T173128Z
UID:10000346-1733662800-1733673600@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:HOLIDAY CHARCUTERIE & MORE |  WOOD BURNING WITH HEATHER MARTIN
DESCRIPTION:AGES 14+  |  MAX 12   \n$75 + hst  |  + $30 kit fee \nHandcraft your own seasonally inspired charcuterie board to take home or gift for the holidays! \, guided Join Pyrography artist Heather Martin in a relaxed afternoon creating your own wood burned\, textured design. Learn various Pyrography techniques to create texture\, line\, and tonal value. Inspired by your own intuitive exploration\, students will go home with a charcuterie board as unique as you! \n \nNo experience required. Suitable for all levels of experience. \nWalnut Hallow brass tip burners and templates will be available for use. Or alternatively\, bring your own woodburning tools. \nKit fee based on materials\, payable to Heather in cash\, debit or credit at the start of class. \nIncluded in the kit fee: \nYour choice of Charcuterie board in Maple or Cherry and a 1 oz container of food safe board cream.  Charcuterie size options starting 8”x12” at $30 \nAdditional items available: \nCoaster $5 or Coaster set of 4 $20  |  Ornament rounds $2  |  3″ ornament ball $15  |  Cotton Tote Bags $5 \n\n\n \nMeet Heather! \nHeather Martin of FireWork Designs is a Pyrography Artist based in Fergus Ontario. Heather has been woodburning for almost a decade and her passion for creating shows in her unique wood-burned designs using a mix of locally sourced woods and on paper. Working with the lines and patterns inherent to wood and the slow\, immersive process of woodburning\, Heather is drawn to the extensive depth and texture attainable within a medium that is almost sculptural. \nHeather completed her Bachelor of Arts at University of Toronto and Sheridan Institute in Art and Art History where she specialized in Sculpture\, Print Media and Photography. The accumulation of her interests is quite apparent in her work. Her burnings are available in a variety of forms from wall art to functional items such as charcuterie boards\, spoons\, ornaments and more. Heather sells her work at Local Pieces Gallery in Downtown Fergus and local markets where she often demonstrates her woodburning practice.  Heather enjoys sharing her passion for woodburning in classes and workshops of up to 25 people. You can connect with Heather through her social media or website. \n \n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/holiday-charcuterie-more-wood-burning-with-heather-martin/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20240816T221639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T140728Z
UID:10000357-1734181200-1734190200@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:HOLIDAY CARDS FOR KIDS!  |  MIXED MEDIA WITH AHMRI VANDEBORNE
DESCRIPTION:AGES 6-12  |  MAX 12   \n$40  |  No hst  |  All materials provided \nDo you have a crafty kiddo looking for new ways of using all the bits & bobs in your craft drawer? Join this mixed media class with Guelph artist Ahmri Vandeborne! Young makers will explore our current exhibition\, collect inspiration in a fun scavenger hunt activity\, then will take their new-found inspiration back to the crafting room to work with pencil crayons\, pastels\, markers\, collage materials and more to create unique compositions of colour and shape on giftable cards\, perfect for holiday giving! \n \nMeet Ahmri! \n \nAhmri Vandeborne (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist\, curious-hearted collaborator\, and community facilitator. Her passion for spacemaking is an essential tool in both her personal practice and her work as owner of Otherwise Studios\, an inclusive studio space for art-making and community building. \nAhmri believes in the power of art as a vessel for community care and in the importance of accessibility in the arts sector. Her facilitation style is playful\, experimentative and encouraging of anyone who wants to explore their creativity. Ahmri holds a BAH with Distinction in Studio Art\, with minors in French and Art History from the University of Guelph. \n  \n  \n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability. \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/book-binding-for-kids-with-ahmri-vandeborne-2/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes,Events,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20241010T123525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T155914Z
UID:10000671-1735808400-1735916400@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:HOLIDAY MINI CAMP! 2-DAY JANUARY WINTER BREAK WITH ALEXA COLLETTE
DESCRIPTION:Give your kiddos’ school break a creative kickstart to the New Year before they head back to school! \nJoin artist Alexa Collette on Thursday and Friday for 2 snow-inspired days exploring mixed-media\, paint and clay\, to create their own imagined winter-worlds filled with snowy landscapes and captivating creatures! Ages 6-12. \n \n \n\n\nOur Holiday Mini Camp is a balance of guided art instruction and creative exploration\, along with outdoor fresh air and play! \nAt the Elora Centre for the Arts\, we aim to support all children who would like to attend our programs and make every effort to accommodate the varying needs of each of our Young Makers. Please note\, we are unable to offer one-on-one\, full-day support to children with additional needs. \nContact us for more info!
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/holiday-mini-camp-2-day-january-winter-break-with-alexa-collette/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023718
CREATED:20241209T133646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T172307Z
UID:10000751-1736589600-1738411200@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:PAINTING BASICS FOR KIDS! 4-WEEK SATURDAY SERIES
DESCRIPTION:Artist Eileen MacArthur is back in the ECFTA classroom to lead a fast and fun\, art-packed introduction to the basics of painting for young artists ages 8 +. \nEileen will offer guidance in observational painting techniques\, transfer-methods\, colour theory\, value\, brush handling and composition\, and how to break a painting down into more manageable parts! \n \nStudents will complete a large observational still life as well as a series of studies and exercises. And we always love to look to various historical painters for inspiration! \nSaturdays\, Jan 11\, 18\, 25 and Feb 1\, 2025.  \nPlease bring along a snack! \nContact us for more info!
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/painting-basics-for-kids-4-week-saturday-series/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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