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SUMMARY:Magical Landscapes!  Saturday workshop for Kids (afternoon session)
DESCRIPTION:MAGICAL LANDSCAPES! SATURDAY WORKSHOP FOR KIDS  |  WITH KATHERINE OLENIC \nSATURDAY\, MAY 28\, 2022  from 1  – 4 PM \nAGES 7+  |  MAX. 12 \n$45 (no HST) \nsold out!\nJoin artist and illustrator Katherine Olenic in this afternoon workshop as we travel into the other-world! Design your own Magical Landscape or Fantasy Environment with the help of Katherine as she gently guides you in the understanding of perspective and composition to create a compelling and spellbinding landscape of your own invention! \n \nAbout the Instructor \nKatherine Olenic is a freelance artist who has worked on books such as Splish Splash born in the Bath\, and Santa’s Day Job. Katherine teaches drawing and animation at Maggiolly in Orangeville and the Homer Watson House and Gallery in Kitchener. \nCheck out Katherine’s amazing work! \nhttps://www.katherine-olenic.com/  \nhttps://www.instagram.com/artby_katherineolenic/  \n  \nHealth & Safety \nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, daily cleaning and masking will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Participants will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Liability Waiver. \nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact us. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/magical-landscapes-saturday-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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SUMMARY:Magical & Mystical Creatures! Saturday workshop for Kids 7+ (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:MAGICAL & MYSTICAL CREATURES! SATURDAY WORKSHOP FOR KIDS  |  WITH KATHERINE OLENIC \nSATURDAY\, MAY 28\, 2022  from 9AM  – 12 PM \nAGES 7+  |  MAX. 12 \n$45 (no HST) \nsold out!\nJoin artist-illustrator Katherine Olenic in this morning workshop and learn how to illustrate a magical flying fish and a mystical deer creature!  Explore a variety of techniques and materials using watercolour\, soft pastel\, and india ink to create these mythical creatures. \nAll materials included. \n \nAbout the Instructor \nKatherine Olenic is a freelance artist who has worked on books such as Splish Splash born in the Bath\, and Santa’s Day Job. Katherine teaches drawing and animation at Maggiolly in Orangeville and the Homer Watson House and Gallery in Kitchener. \nCheck out Katherine’s amazing work! \nhttps://www.katherine-olenic.com/  \nhttps://www.instagram.com/artby_katherineolenic/  \n  \nHealth & Safety \nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, daily cleaning and masking will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Participants will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Liability Waiver. \nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact us. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/magical-landscapes-saturday-workshop-for-kids-morning-session/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220514T160000
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SUMMARY:Big Bold Canvas for Kids!  Acrylics + Music Saturday workshop
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! \nBIG BOLD CANVAS FOR KIDS!  | ACRYLICS + MUSIC  with Natalie McDonald \nSaturday May 14   |  1:00 – 4:00 pm  \nAGES 8+  |  MAX. 10 \n$75 (no HST) \nIn this Saturday afternoon workshop\, let your kiddos try their hand at bold expressive painting in a BIG format! \nBig canvas\, big brushes and big colour! Led by artist Natalie McDonald\, young artists will work at easels\, while listening and responding to a diverse selection of music and learn about colour theory\, composition\, working with acrylics\, building layers and mark-making to create a big\, bold contemporary abstract canvas\, filled with fresh bubble gum colours! \nRegistration is limited so grab your spot! \n \nPrice for this workshop Includes an approx. 24”x36” (depending on availability)\, ready for your bedroom or a wall in your home! \nAll materials and guided instruction included. \nAbout the Instructor \nNatalie McDonald is an artist currently living and working in Fergus\, Ontario. She studied at SDVA Georgian College in Barrie\, ON and NSCAD University in Halifax\, NS to complete her BFA degree\, and more recently the University of Calgary for her MFA degree. Currently McDonald is an Instructor at the Dundas Valley School of Art and Education Coordinator for the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery. As a representational painter and mixed media artist\, Natalie creates work focused on the concept of time\, memory and transformation. Often inspired by her own past experiences she creates experiences that parallel others memories and creates a space for remembrance and contemplation. \n  \n  \n  \nHealth & Safety \nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, daily cleaning and masking will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Participants will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Liability Waiver. \nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \nIf you have questions or problems registering\, please contact us. \n \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/big-bold-canvas-for-kids-acrylics-music/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220510T173000
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SUMMARY:THE NEST!  Tuesday after-school drop-in space (ages 10 and up) | SESSION 1
DESCRIPTION:THE NEST! TUESDAY AFTER-SCHOOL DROP-IN SPACE : for ages 10 and up \nSESSION ONE (6 weeks) \nTuesdays 3:30 – 5:30 PM   |  April 5 – May 10\, 2022 \nMax 15 students per session  |  $30 for 6 week session \nsold out\nDROP INTO THE NEST! \nA space to relax and create in our sunny studio at the Elora Centre for the Arts! Just bring YOU and any projects you’re working on\, non-digital games\, homework\, water bottle and snack if you wish. This is an open flow\, gender diverse space for gently guided creativity and gathering with friends. \nRegistration is required!  $30 for 6 week session ($5 per week) \nWe encourage you to bring a friend and anything you wish to work on!  This is a safe student space for student led projects guided by ECFTA Volunteer Arts Facilitators. \n \n \nEach week\, we will provide tea\, a snack. a limited variety of materials each week and engagement with ECFTA Arts Facilitators.  Everyone welcome! \n\nStudents will be asked to sign in and out independently.  \nParents are not required to accompany their children.\nThis is a program to encourage independence.  It is the responsibility of each family to ensure that their child arrives safely.  If parents would like confirmation of arrival\, please instruct your child to use our landline or their own cell phone to check in.  Please note\, electronic devices will not be allowed once the program starts.\n\nA BIG THANK YOU to the Centre Wellington Men Who Care\, who have generously donated to this project to support our community youth as they re-engage after the pandemic.  We are so very grateful.  To find out more about Centre Wellington Men Who Care\, please visit their website. \n\nAbout the Instructors: \nThere will be one facilitator per week\, on a rotating basis: \nStephanie Lines-Toohill  |  Judy Anderson  |  Donna Hull  |  Kate Guy \n \nTeen Mentor Opportunity: \nIf you would like to be a teen Mentor for The NEST and contribute to your High School Volunteer hours\, we would love to hear from you! \nIf interested\, we ask that you commit to a 6-week block.  Please contact us! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/the-nest-tuesday-after-school-drop-in-space-ages-10-and-up/2022-05-10/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220503T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220503T173000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20220312T003753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142559Z
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SUMMARY:THE NEST!  Tuesday after-school drop-in space (ages 10 and up) | SESSION 1
DESCRIPTION:THE NEST! TUESDAY AFTER-SCHOOL DROP-IN SPACE : for ages 10 and up \nSESSION ONE (6 weeks) \nTuesdays 3:30 – 5:30 PM   |  April 5 – May 10\, 2022 \nMax 15 students per session  |  $30 for 6 week session \nsold out\nDROP INTO THE NEST! \nA space to relax and create in our sunny studio at the Elora Centre for the Arts! Just bring YOU and any projects you’re working on\, non-digital games\, homework\, water bottle and snack if you wish. This is an open flow\, gender diverse space for gently guided creativity and gathering with friends. \nRegistration is required!  $30 for 6 week session ($5 per week) \nWe encourage you to bring a friend and anything you wish to work on!  This is a safe student space for student led projects guided by ECFTA Volunteer Arts Facilitators. \n \n \nEach week\, we will provide tea\, a snack. a limited variety of materials each week and engagement with ECFTA Arts Facilitators.  Everyone welcome! \n\nStudents will be asked to sign in and out independently.  \nParents are not required to accompany their children.\nThis is a program to encourage independence.  It is the responsibility of each family to ensure that their child arrives safely.  If parents would like confirmation of arrival\, please instruct your child to use our landline or their own cell phone to check in.  Please note\, electronic devices will not be allowed once the program starts.\n\nA BIG THANK YOU to the Centre Wellington Men Who Care\, who have generously donated to this project to support our community youth as they re-engage after the pandemic.  We are so very grateful.  To find out more about Centre Wellington Men Who Care\, please visit their website. \n\nAbout the Instructors: \nThere will be one facilitator per week\, on a rotating basis: \nStephanie Lines-Toohill  |  Judy Anderson  |  Donna Hull  |  Kate Guy \n \nTeen Mentor Opportunity: \nIf you would like to be a teen Mentor for The NEST and contribute to your High School Volunteer hours\, we would love to hear from you! \nIf interested\, we ask that you commit to a 6-week block.  Please contact us! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/the-nest-tuesday-after-school-drop-in-space-ages-10-and-up/2022-05-03/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220426T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220426T173000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20220312T003753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142559Z
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SUMMARY:THE NEST!  Tuesday after-school drop-in space (ages 10 and up) | SESSION 1
DESCRIPTION:THE NEST! TUESDAY AFTER-SCHOOL DROP-IN SPACE : for ages 10 and up \nSESSION ONE (6 weeks) \nTuesdays 3:30 – 5:30 PM   |  April 5 – May 10\, 2022 \nMax 15 students per session  |  $30 for 6 week session \nsold out\nDROP INTO THE NEST! \nA space to relax and create in our sunny studio at the Elora Centre for the Arts! Just bring YOU and any projects you’re working on\, non-digital games\, homework\, water bottle and snack if you wish. This is an open flow\, gender diverse space for gently guided creativity and gathering with friends. \nRegistration is required!  $30 for 6 week session ($5 per week) \nWe encourage you to bring a friend and anything you wish to work on!  This is a safe student space for student led projects guided by ECFTA Volunteer Arts Facilitators. \n \n \nEach week\, we will provide tea\, a snack. a limited variety of materials each week and engagement with ECFTA Arts Facilitators.  Everyone welcome! \n\nStudents will be asked to sign in and out independently.  \nParents are not required to accompany their children.\nThis is a program to encourage independence.  It is the responsibility of each family to ensure that their child arrives safely.  If parents would like confirmation of arrival\, please instruct your child to use our landline or their own cell phone to check in.  Please note\, electronic devices will not be allowed once the program starts.\n\nA BIG THANK YOU to the Centre Wellington Men Who Care\, who have generously donated to this project to support our community youth as they re-engage after the pandemic.  We are so very grateful.  To find out more about Centre Wellington Men Who Care\, please visit their website. \n\nAbout the Instructors: \nThere will be one facilitator per week\, on a rotating basis: \nStephanie Lines-Toohill  |  Judy Anderson  |  Donna Hull  |  Kate Guy \n \nTeen Mentor Opportunity: \nIf you would like to be a teen Mentor for The NEST and contribute to your High School Volunteer hours\, we would love to hear from you! \nIf interested\, we ask that you commit to a 6-week block.  Please contact us! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/the-nest-tuesday-after-school-drop-in-space-ages-10-and-up/2022-04-26/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220419T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220419T173000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20220312T003753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142559Z
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SUMMARY:THE NEST!  Tuesday after-school drop-in space (ages 10 and up) | SESSION 1
DESCRIPTION:THE NEST! TUESDAY AFTER-SCHOOL DROP-IN SPACE : for ages 10 and up \nSESSION ONE (6 weeks) \nTuesdays 3:30 – 5:30 PM   |  April 5 – May 10\, 2022 \nMax 15 students per session  |  $30 for 6 week session \nsold out\nDROP INTO THE NEST! \nA space to relax and create in our sunny studio at the Elora Centre for the Arts! Just bring YOU and any projects you’re working on\, non-digital games\, homework\, water bottle and snack if you wish. This is an open flow\, gender diverse space for gently guided creativity and gathering with friends. \nRegistration is required!  $30 for 6 week session ($5 per week) \nWe encourage you to bring a friend and anything you wish to work on!  This is a safe student space for student led projects guided by ECFTA Volunteer Arts Facilitators. \n \n \nEach week\, we will provide tea\, a snack. a limited variety of materials each week and engagement with ECFTA Arts Facilitators.  Everyone welcome! \n\nStudents will be asked to sign in and out independently.  \nParents are not required to accompany their children.\nThis is a program to encourage independence.  It is the responsibility of each family to ensure that their child arrives safely.  If parents would like confirmation of arrival\, please instruct your child to use our landline or their own cell phone to check in.  Please note\, electronic devices will not be allowed once the program starts.\n\nA BIG THANK YOU to the Centre Wellington Men Who Care\, who have generously donated to this project to support our community youth as they re-engage after the pandemic.  We are so very grateful.  To find out more about Centre Wellington Men Who Care\, please visit their website. \n\nAbout the Instructors: \nThere will be one facilitator per week\, on a rotating basis: \nStephanie Lines-Toohill  |  Judy Anderson  |  Donna Hull  |  Kate Guy \n \nTeen Mentor Opportunity: \nIf you would like to be a teen Mentor for The NEST and contribute to your High School Volunteer hours\, we would love to hear from you! \nIf interested\, we ask that you commit to a 6-week block.  Please contact us! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/the-nest-tuesday-after-school-drop-in-space-ages-10-and-up/2022-04-19/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220412T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220412T173000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20220312T003753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142559Z
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SUMMARY:THE NEST!  Tuesday after-school drop-in space (ages 10 and up) | SESSION 1
DESCRIPTION:THE NEST! TUESDAY AFTER-SCHOOL DROP-IN SPACE : for ages 10 and up \nSESSION ONE (6 weeks) \nTuesdays 3:30 – 5:30 PM   |  April 5 – May 10\, 2022 \nMax 15 students per session  |  $30 for 6 week session \nsold out\nDROP INTO THE NEST! \nA space to relax and create in our sunny studio at the Elora Centre for the Arts! Just bring YOU and any projects you’re working on\, non-digital games\, homework\, water bottle and snack if you wish. This is an open flow\, gender diverse space for gently guided creativity and gathering with friends. \nRegistration is required!  $30 for 6 week session ($5 per week) \nWe encourage you to bring a friend and anything you wish to work on!  This is a safe student space for student led projects guided by ECFTA Volunteer Arts Facilitators. \n \n \nEach week\, we will provide tea\, a snack. a limited variety of materials each week and engagement with ECFTA Arts Facilitators.  Everyone welcome! \n\nStudents will be asked to sign in and out independently.  \nParents are not required to accompany their children.\nThis is a program to encourage independence.  It is the responsibility of each family to ensure that their child arrives safely.  If parents would like confirmation of arrival\, please instruct your child to use our landline or their own cell phone to check in.  Please note\, electronic devices will not be allowed once the program starts.\n\nA BIG THANK YOU to the Centre Wellington Men Who Care\, who have generously donated to this project to support our community youth as they re-engage after the pandemic.  We are so very grateful.  To find out more about Centre Wellington Men Who Care\, please visit their website. \n\nAbout the Instructors: \nThere will be one facilitator per week\, on a rotating basis: \nStephanie Lines-Toohill  |  Judy Anderson  |  Donna Hull  |  Kate Guy \n \nTeen Mentor Opportunity: \nIf you would like to be a teen Mentor for The NEST and contribute to your High School Volunteer hours\, we would love to hear from you! \nIf interested\, we ask that you commit to a 6-week block.  Please contact us! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/the-nest-tuesday-after-school-drop-in-space-ages-10-and-up/2022-04-12/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220405T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220405T173000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20220312T003753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142559Z
UID:10000125-1649172600-1649179800@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:THE NEST!  Tuesday after-school drop-in space (ages 10 and up) | SESSION 1
DESCRIPTION:THE NEST! TUESDAY AFTER-SCHOOL DROP-IN SPACE : for ages 10 and up \nSESSION ONE (6 weeks) \nTuesdays 3:30 – 5:30 PM   |  April 5 – May 10\, 2022 \nMax 15 students per session  |  $30 for 6 week session \nsold out\nDROP INTO THE NEST! \nA space to relax and create in our sunny studio at the Elora Centre for the Arts! Just bring YOU and any projects you’re working on\, non-digital games\, homework\, water bottle and snack if you wish. This is an open flow\, gender diverse space for gently guided creativity and gathering with friends. \nRegistration is required!  $30 for 6 week session ($5 per week) \nWe encourage you to bring a friend and anything you wish to work on!  This is a safe student space for student led projects guided by ECFTA Volunteer Arts Facilitators. \n \n \nEach week\, we will provide tea\, a snack. a limited variety of materials each week and engagement with ECFTA Arts Facilitators.  Everyone welcome! \n\nStudents will be asked to sign in and out independently.  \nParents are not required to accompany their children.\nThis is a program to encourage independence.  It is the responsibility of each family to ensure that their child arrives safely.  If parents would like confirmation of arrival\, please instruct your child to use our landline or their own cell phone to check in.  Please note\, electronic devices will not be allowed once the program starts.\n\nA BIG THANK YOU to the Centre Wellington Men Who Care\, who have generously donated to this project to support our community youth as they re-engage after the pandemic.  We are so very grateful.  To find out more about Centre Wellington Men Who Care\, please visit their website. \n\nAbout the Instructors: \nThere will be one facilitator per week\, on a rotating basis: \nStephanie Lines-Toohill  |  Judy Anderson  |  Donna Hull  |  Kate Guy \n \nTeen Mentor Opportunity: \nIf you would like to be a teen Mentor for The NEST and contribute to your High School Volunteer hours\, we would love to hear from you! \nIf interested\, we ask that you commit to a 6-week block.  Please contact us! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/the-nest-tuesday-after-school-drop-in-space-ages-10-and-up/2022-04-05/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
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SUMMARY:March Breakers!  Art Makers!  | March Break camp
DESCRIPTION:MONDAY\, MARCH 14-FRIDAY MARCH 18\, 2022  |  9:00-4:00 PM \nAges 6-11 \n$300 for the week  |  Max 10 campers \nsold out\nCalling all MARCH BREAKERS! Let your curious ART MAKERS loose this March Break during our multi-media-mash-up week! \nDesign and build a cardboard town full of surprises; explore the art of chocolate making; try your hand at kiln-fired clay building; create a no-sew reusable T shirt tote bags; plan for some paper folding fun; try out some big brushes on our shared paint-wall; get creative using words from other cultures; and lots of fresh air play outdoors! Each day is led by an ECFTA Arts Educators and our student helpers. \n \n\nCamp will be held both in our classroom and outside.\nPlease ensure that your child is ready for a fun day of outdoor play and art making.\nDress for the weather and for getting messy\nPack a healthy mid-morning snack\, lunch and water bottle.\nPlease complete the provincial self screening before your child leaves home each morning.  https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/\n\nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited the number of registrants in accordance with WDGPH recommendations. Daily cleaning\, social distancing and masking will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. \n\nPlease note that masks will be required to be worn by children during the workshop.\nParents will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Liability Waiver at sign in.\nTemperatures will be taken daily.\n\nInstructors \n \n  \nStephanie Lines-Toohill (Monday) \nDonna Hull (Tuesday) \nAnnette Hansen (Wednesday AM) \nLianne Carter (Wednesday PM) \nJudy Anderson (Thursday) \nErin Perry (Friday) \n  \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/march-breakers-art-makers-march-break-camp/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20211126T024259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142310Z
UID:10000093-1645880400-1645889400@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:CLAY + KIDS  |  Saturday workshop for ages 7 - 11
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 26\, 2022   |   1:00 – 3:30 PM \nAges 7-12 \n$45 per student |  Fee includes all materials; clay\, slip glaze and 2 firings. \nrescheduled to Saturday\, February 26\, 2022\nMax 10 kids in the class. \nThis afternoon class is for 7-12-year-old future ceramicists! \nJoin clay artist Annette Hansen to create your own nature or animal-inspired plate! Learn different hand building techniques and create your own unique piece of ceramics\, perfect for your lunch sammy or after school snack! Just bring your BIG imagination! \n \nPLEASE NOTE! Class fee includes clay\, slip colour and 2 firings.  Finished work will be taken to be kiln fired in Annette’s home studio and will be returned to the Art Centre for pick up on Saturday\, March 12 between 10-4pm in our Artisan Shop. Please make a note on your calendar. \n  \nAbout the Instructor: \n \nAnnette Hansen has been a clay artist for over 40 years. She graduated from Kolding Design School in Denmark where she studied ceramic art and design. \nAnnette recently owned COBALT GALLERY and clay studio in Toronto for over 15 years where she created her own work and pursued one of her other passions\, teaching pottery to adults and kids. She now lives in Hillsburgh\, Ontario with her husband and works out of her home studio. \n  \n  \n  \nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited the number of registrants in accordance with WDGPH recommendations. Daily cleaning\, social distancing and masking will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Please note that masks will be required to be worn by children during the workshop. Parents will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Liability Waiver at sign in. \nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/clay-kids-saturday-workshop-for-ages-7-11/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220226T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20211126T022742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142306Z
UID:10000092-1645867800-1645876800@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:CLAY + KIDS  |  Saturday workshop for ages 4 - 6
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 26\, 2022   |   9:30-12 PM \nAges 4-6 \nrescheduled to Saturday\, February 26\, 2022\n$45 per student |  Fee includes all materials; clay\, slip glaze and 2 firings. \nMax 10 kids in the class. \n This morning class is for our 4-6-year-old “clay enthusiasts”! \nJoin clay artist Annette Hansen for a get-messy\, hands-on morning of texture\, tools and best of all\, CLAY-play! Designed specifically for our youngest artists\, this workshop is a perfect introduction to the basics of hand building for curious makers with BIG imaginations! \n \nPLEASE NOTE!  Finished work will be taken to be kiln fired in Annette’s home studio and will be returned to the Art Centre for pick up on Saturday\, March 12 between 10-4pm in our Artisan Shop. Please make a note on your calendar. \n  \nAbout the Instructor: \n \nAnnette Hansen has been a clay artist for over 40 years. She graduated from Kolding Design School in Denmark where she studied ceramic art and design. \nAnnette recently owned COBALT GALLERY and clay studio in Toronto for over 15 years where she created her own work and pursued one of her other passions\, teaching pottery to adults and kids. She now lives in Hillsburgh\, Ontario with her husband and works out of her home studio. \n  \n  \n  \nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited the number of registrants in accordance with WDGPH recommendations. Daily cleaning\, social distancing and masking will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Please note that masks will be required to be worn by children during the workshop. Parents will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Liability Waiver at sign in. \nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/clay-kids-saturday-workshop/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220212T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20211117T214603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142238Z
UID:10000088-1644672600-1644683400@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:Drawing Humans for Kids!  |  Saturday Afternoon Workshop
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 12\, 2022  |  1:30-4:30 PM  \nAges 8-15 \n$45 per student \nMax 10 \nAll materials provided\, but feel free to bring your favourite pencils or sketchbook to share with Katherine. \nGesture drawing is one of the most important\, but least understood parts of the figure drawing process. Join digital artist\, illustrator and instructor Katherine Olenic to guide you through the figure drawing process. This is a great beginner class for any young artist interested in learning to draw people! \n \nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited the number of registrants in accordance with WDGPH recommendations. Daily cleaning\, social distancing and masking will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Please note that masks will be required to be worn by children during the workshop. Parents will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Liability Waiver at sign in. \nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \nPlease contact programming@ecfta.ca for more information. \nAbout the Instructor: \nKatherine Olenic is a digital artist who has been drawing her whole life. She creates fantasy illustrations with vibrant colors and with a sense of wonder and imagination. Kathryn has been a freelance artist since 2015. She is also a busy art instructor\, teaching digital art\, watercolors\, and many other mediums. \nKatherine’s amazing artwork can be seen here: \nhttps://www.katherine-olenic.com/  \nhttps://www.instagram.com/artby_katherineolenic/  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/drawing-humans-for-kids-saturday-workshop/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:courses,Young Makers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20220125T013815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142405Z
UID:10000101-1644658200-1644669000@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:Drawing humans for kids!  | Saturday Morning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8-15 \n$45 per student \nMax 10 \nAll materials provided\, but feel free to bring your favourite pencils or sketchbook to share with Katherine. \nGesture drawing is one of the most important\, but least understood parts of the figure drawing process. Join digital artist\, illustrator and instructor Katherine Olenic to guide you through the figure drawing process. This is a great beginner class for any young artist interested in learning to draw people! \n  \nAbout the Instructor: \nKatherine Olenic is a digital artist who has been drawing her whole life. She creates fantasy illustrations with vibrant colors and with a sense of wonder and imagination. Kathryn has been a freelance artist since 2015. She is also a busy art instructor\, teaching digital art\, watercolors\, and many other mediums. \nKatherine’s amazing work can be seen here: \nhttps://www.katherine-olenic.com/  \nhttps://www.instagram.com/artby_katherineolenic/  \n  \nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited the number of registrants in accordance with WDGPH recommendations. Daily cleaning and social distancing will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. \nCOVID-19 protocols and guidelines as set by the province of Ontario and the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health in relation to mask wearing\, social distancing\, and vaccinations. \nParticipants will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Liability Waiver. \nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \nPlease contact programming@ecfta.ca for more information.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/drawing-humans-for-kids-saturday-morning-workshop/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20211207T221304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142321Z
UID:10000096-1643360400-1643385600@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:January PD Day:  DESIGN + BUILD Paper Architecture
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY\, JANUARY 28\, 2022 (cancelled)  \nAges 6-11 \n$60 per student \nPlease note: This PD Day camp has been cancelled due to the lockdown. \n12 students maximum \nOur first PD day of the year will find us exploring ways to turn 2-D designs into intuitive 3-D builds!  \nUsing cardboard\, paper and paint\, young designers will draw plans and make buildings that form a miniature town full of surprises! \nWe will look at scale\, function\, landscaping… anything you think your town needs. While we make plans\, we will also practice adaptation\, when materials or challenges we encounter guide us in other directions. Bring your BIG IDEAS and IMAGINATION! \n Led by ECFTA Arts Educator Eekta Trienekens \nImportant Details: \n\nPlease note that capacity for this PD is limited in order to maintain distancing within our classroom.\nPlease bring a healthy snack\, lunch and refillable water bottle.\nDress for the weather and for getting messy!\nAll materials provided.\nMasks are required.\nTemperatures will be taken.\n\nHealth & Safety: \nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited the number of registrants in accordance with WDGPH recommendations. Daily cleaning\, social distancing and masking will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Please note that masks will be required to be worn by children during the workshop. Parents will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Liability Waiver at sign in. \nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to Public Health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \nPlease contact programming@ecfta.ca for more information. \n\nAbout the Instructor: \nEekta Trienekens loves to combine art and play and usually has her hands in clay\, but she also loves painting and fibre arts. With a background in Theatre Design\, Art Education and South Asian Studies\, projects are guaranteed to get a bit chaotic or\, as she prefers to call it\, eclectic! \nwww.studioeekta.com \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/january-pd-day-design-build-paper-architecture/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:courses,Young Makers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20210606T005440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142144Z
UID:10000071-1629795600-1630069200@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:MAKER MORNINGS! Half day open-air art camp (4 days only)
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! \nThis is a 4 day camp\, mornings only \nAges 4-6 \nMax 12 \n$148/4 days (a 10% discount will be applied at checkout for ECFTA Members) \nJoin us for a 4-day week of playful creativity under our big top canopy tent and the big blue sky! Each morning will be filled with nature-inspired creativity\, outdoor art & craft making under our 1500 sq. ft. canopy\, new friends and lots of free-range play perfect for a hot Aug week! \nMAKER MORNINGS! is led by guest instructor Donna Hull\, along with the help of our Summer Student leader. \n \n\nPlease bring a healthy snack and refillable water bottle.\nDress for the weather each day and for getting messy!\nAll materials provided.\nStudents will be safely distanced at 6 feet apart at work stations under our open-air canopy.\nMasks are required for using the indoor washrooms (and if Public Health requires outdoor masking when 6 feet is not possible).\nTemperatures will be taken daily.\n\nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited number of children registered in accordance with Wellington Dufferin Public Health recommendations. Daily cleaning and social distancing will be in place to ensure that campers have a safe and enjoyable camp experience. \nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to public health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \nPlease note: Parents/guardians will be asked to fill out a Release Waiver for a daily walk to Bissell Park and a Covid Liability Waiver. \n  \n**One Complimentary Camp spot is available for a family in need. This free week of camp has been generously sponsored by the Guelph Community Foundation.  This spot will be given on a first come basis by contacting Judy Anderson at programming@ecfta.ca by June 23. No documents required. Simply let us know! \n  \n\nInstructor Bio:\nDonna Hull is a local artist and educator. Donna teaches at Elora Public School and has enjoyed a long and varied career as both teacher and artist. Donna loves to draw\, paint\, build and play and looks forward to joining us this summer at the Elora Centre for the Arts! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/maker-mornings-half-day-open-air-art-camp-4-days-only/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Summer Camps,Young Makers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20210606T004949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142140Z
UID:10000070-1628514000-1628874000@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:ART IN THE AFT!  Half day open-air art camp
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! \nAges 7-11 \nMax 12 \n$185/week (a 10% discount will be applied at checkout for ECFTA Members) \nJoin us for a week of playful creativity under our big top canopy tent and the big blue sky! \nEach afternoon will be filled with nature-inspired creativity\, outdoor art & craft making under our 1500 sq. ft. canopy\, new friends and lots of free-range play perfect for a hot August week! \nART IN THE AFT! is led by ECFTA Arts Educators\, Judy Anderson (Mon\, Wed\, Fri) and Sparrows Nest’s Stephanie Lines-Toohill (Tues\, Thurs)\, along with the help of our Summer Student leader. \n \n\nPlease bring a healthy snack and refillable water bottle.\nDress for the weather each day and for getting messy!\nAll materials provided.\nStudents will be safely distanced at 6 feet apart at work stations under our open-air canopy.\nMasks are required for using the indoor washrooms (and if Public Health requires outdoor masking when 6 feet is not possible).\nTemperatures will be taken daily.\n\nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited number of children registered in accordance with Wellington Dufferin Public Health recommendations. Daily cleaning and social distancing will be in place to ensure that campers have a safe and enjoyable camp experience. \nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to public health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \nPlease note: Parents/guardians will be asked to fill out a Release Waiver for a daily walk to Bissell Park and a Covid Liability Waiver. \n  \n**One Complimentary Camp spot is available for a family in need. This free week of camp has been generously sponsored by the Guelph Community Foundation.  This spot will be given on a first come basis by contacting Judy Anderson at programming@ecfta.ca by June 23. No documents required. Simply let us know! \n  \n\nInstructor Bios:\nJudy Anderson is ECFTA’s lead Arts Educator and Programmer. With a fondness for shadowy story telling and the curiosities of childhood\, Judy loves working collaboratively with children and has been bringing artful classes and camps to our Young Makers’ programs since 2017. Judy is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design and the University of Guelph BFA program. \nShe produces her own playful line of work inspired by the childhood imaginations deep within us all. www.kukucaju.com \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nStephanie Lines-Toohill is the founder of Sparrow’s Nest Makerspace and loves to wander in forests searching for magic and making things from found objects. She has been leading mixed media Youth Art groups for over 15 years and is a team member of ECFTA’s Supportive Arts group for adults with disABILITIES. She champions the process of each artist as a curious explorer. www.sparrownestmakers.ca \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/art-in-the-aft-half-day-open-air-art-camp/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Summer Camps,Young Makers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20210606T004314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142140Z
UID:10000069-1627981200-1628265600@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:BIG DAY OUT!  Full day open-air art camp (4 days only)
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\n \nThis is a 4-day camp\, full days \nAges 7-11 \nMax 12 \n$240/4 day week (a 10% discount will be applied at checkout for ECFTA Members) \nCampers! Join us for a 4-day week full of fresh-air fun\, designed to bring out the young artist in you! Each day will be filled with nature-inspired creativity\, outdoor art & craft making under our 1500 sq. ft. big-top canopy tent\, new friends and lots of free-range play perfect for a hot August week! \nBIG DAY OUT! is led by guest instructor Carolyn McLeod-McCarthy of Creative Spark Workshops in Guelph\, along with the help of our Summer Student leader. \n\nPlease bring a healthy snack and refillable water bottle.\nDress for the weather each day and for getting messy!\nAll materials provided.\nStudents will be safely distanced at 6 feet apart at work stations under our open-air canopy.\nMasks are required for using the indoor washrooms (and if Public Health requires outdoor masking when 6 feet is not possible).\nTemperatures will be taken daily.\n\nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited number of children registered in accordance with Wellington Dufferin Public Health recommendations. Daily cleaning and social distancing will be in place to ensure that campers have a safe and enjoyable camp experience. \nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to public health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \nPlease note: Parents/guardians will be asked to fill out a Release Waiver for a daily walk to Bissell Park and a Covid Liability Waiver. \n  \n**One Complimentary Camp spot is available for a family in need. This free week of camp has been generously sponsored by the Guelph Community Foundation.  This spot will be given on a first come basis by contacting Judy Anderson at programming@ecfta.ca by June 23. No documents required. Simply let us know! \n  \n\nInstructor Bio Carolyn McLeod-McCarthy:\nA graphic design professional\, illustrator\, fine artist and college instructor\, Carolyn has applied her skills in both traditional art and in digital form for over 20 years. Carolyn runs Creative Spark Workshops in Guelph and loves getting creative with kids!  Having worked with many departments including marketing and advertising in both the private and public sectors\, Carolyn is also a part-time instructor at Conestoga College teaching in the areas of Marketing\, Advertising\, Public Relations\, Internet Marketing\, Social Media Marketing and New Business Ventures. Outside of her teaching profession\, she loves to create\, write\, network and socialize and is always working on new projects from refinishing furniture\, creating wire wrapped jewellery\, illustrating for web and print design\, and continues to do consulting work and freelance in Graphic Design\, illustration\, Marketing and New Ventures consulting. Carolyn comes by her love of all things artistic quite honestly.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/big-day-out-full-day-open-air-art-camp-4-days-only/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Summer Camps,Young Makers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20210606T003856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142140Z
UID:10000068-1627290000-1627477200@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:MAKER MORNINGS!  Half day open-air art camp (3 days only)
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! \nThis is a 3-day camp in the mornings \nAges 4-6 \nMax 12 \n$110/week (a 10% discount will be applied at checkout for ECFTA Members) \nJoin us for a mini week of  playful creativity under our big top canopy tent and the big blue sky! \nEach morning will be filled with nature-inspired creativity\, outdoor art & craft making under our 1500 sq. ft. canopy\, new friends and lots of free-range play perfect for a hot July summer! \nMaker Mornings! is led by guest instructor\, Donna Hull (Mon & Wed) and ECFTA Arts Educator\, Sparrows Nest’s Stephanie Lines-Toohill (Tues)\, along with the help of our Summer Student leader. \n \n\nPlease bring a healthy snack and refillable water bottle.\nDress for the weather each day and for getting messy!\nAll materials provided.\nStudents will be safely distanced at 6 feet apart at work stations under our open-air canopy.\nMasks are required for using the indoor washrooms (and if Public Health requires outdoor masking when 6 feet is not possible).\nTemperatures will be taken daily.\n\nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited number of children registered in accordance with Wellington Dufferin Public Health recommendations. Daily cleaning and social distancing will be in place to ensure that campers have a safe and enjoyable camp experience. \nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to public health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \nPlease note: Parents/guardians will be asked to fill out a Release Waiver for a daily walk to Bissell Park and a Covid Liability Waiver. \n  \n**One Complimentary Camp spot is available for a family in need. This free week of camp has been generously sponsored by the Guelph Community Foundation.  This spot will be given on a first come basis by contacting Judy Anderson at programming@ecfta.ca by June 23. No documents required. Simply let us know! \n  \n\nInstructor Bios:\nStephanie Lines-Toohill is the founder of Sparrow’s Nest Makerspace and loves to wander in forests searching for magic and making things from found objects. She has been leading mixed media Youth Art groups for over 15 years and is a team member of ECFTA’s Supportive Arts group for adults with disABILITIES. She champions the process of each artist as a curious explorer. www.sparrownestmakers.ca \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDonna Hull is a local artist and educator. Donna teaches at Elora Public School and has enjoyed a long and varied career as both teacher and artist. Donna loves to draw\, paint\, build and play and looks forward to joining us this summer at the Elora Centre for the Arts! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/maker-mornings-half-day-open-air-art-camp-3-days-only/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Summer Camps,Young Makers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20210606T003029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142139Z
UID:10000067-1626685200-1627056000@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:BIG DAY OUT!  Full day open air art camp
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! \nAges 7-11 \nMax 12 \n$300/week \n(a 10% discount will be applied at checkout for ECFTA Members) \nCampers! Join us for a full week of fresh-air fun\, designed to bring out the young artist in you! \nEach day will be filled with nature-inspired creativity\, outdoor art & craft making under our 1500 sq. ft. big-top canopy tent\, new friends and lots of free-range play perfect for a hot July week! \nBIG DAY OUT! is led by guest instructor Carolyn McLeod-McCarthy of Creative Spark Workshops in Guelph\, along with the help of our Summer Student leader. \n  \n\nPlease bring a healthy snack and refillable water bottle.\nDress for the weather each day and for getting messy!\nAll materials provided.\nStudents will be safely distanced at 6 feet apart at work stations under our open-air canopy.\nMasks are required for using the indoor washrooms (and if Public Health requires outdoor masking when 6 feet is not possible).\nTemperatures will be taken daily.\n\nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited number of children registered in accordance with Wellington Dufferin Public Health recommendations. Daily cleaning and social distancing will be in place to ensure that campers have a safe and enjoyable camp experience. \nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to public health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \nPlease note: Parents/guardians will be asked to fill out a Release Waiver for a daily walk to Bissell Park and a Covid Liability Waiver. \n  \n**One Complimentary Camp spot is available for a family in need. This free week of camp has been generously sponsored by the Guelph Community Foundation.  This spot will be given on a first come basis by contacting Judy Anderson at programming@ecfta.ca by June 23. No documents required. Simply let us know! \n\nInstructor Bio Carolyn McLeod-McCarthy:\nA graphic design professional\, illustrator\, fine artist and college instructor\, Carolyn has applied her skills in both traditional art and in digital form for over 20 years. Carolyn runs Creative Spark Workshops in Guelph and loves getting creative with kids!  Having worked with many departments including marketing and advertising in both the private and public sectors\, Carolyn is also a part-time instructor at Conestoga College teaching in the areas of Marketing\, Advertising\, Public Relations\, Internet Marketing\, Social Media Marketing and New Business Ventures. Outside of her teaching profession\, she loves to create\, write\, network and socialize and is always working on new projects from refinishing furniture\, creating wire wrapped jewellery\, illustrating for web and print design\, and continues to do consulting work and freelance in Graphic Design\, illustration\, Marketing and New Ventures consulting. Carolyn comes by her love of all things artistic quite honestly.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/big-day-out-full-day-open-air-art-camp-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Summer Camps,Young Makers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20210606T002424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142135Z
UID:10000066-1626080400-1626451200@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:BIG DAY OUT!  Full day Open-Air Art Camp
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! \nAges 7-11 \nMax 12 \n$300/week \n(a 10% discount will be applied at checkout for ECFTA Members) \nCampers! Join us for a full week of fresh-air fun\, designed to bring out the young artist in you!  Each day will be filled with nature-inspired creativity\, outdoor art & craft making under our 1500 sq. ft. big-top canopy tent\, new friends and lots of free-range play perfect for a hot July week! \nBIG DAY OUT! is led by guest instructor Carolyn McLeod-McCarthy of Creative Spark Workshops in Guelph\, along with the help of our Summer Student leader. \n \n\nPlease bring a healthy snack and refillable water bottle.\nDress for the weather each day and for getting messy!\nAll materials provided.\nStudents will be safely distanced at 6 feet apart at work stations under our open-air canopy.\nMasks are required for using the indoor washrooms (and if Public Health requires outdoor masking when 6 feet is not possible).\nTemperatures will be taken daily.\n\nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited number of children registered in accordance with Wellington Dufferin Public Health recommendations. Daily cleaning and social distancing will be in place to ensure that campers have a safe and enjoyable camp experience. \nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to public health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \nPlease note: Parents/guardians will be asked to fill out a Release Waiver for a daily walk to Bissell Park and a Covid Liability Waiver. \n  \n**One Complimentary Camp spot is available for a family in need. This free week of camp has been generously sponsored by the Guelph Community Foundation.  This spot will be given on a first come basis by contacting Judy Anderson at programming@ecfta.ca by June 23. No documents required. Simply let us know! \n\nInstructor Bio Carolyn McLeod-McCarthy:\nA graphic design professional\, illustrator\, fine artist and college instructor\, Carolyn has applied her skills in both traditional art and in digital form for over 20 years. Carolyn runs Creative Spark Workshops in Guelph and loves getting creative with kids!  Having worked with many departments including marketing and advertising in both the private and public sectors\, Carolyn is also a part-time instructor at Conestoga College teaching in the areas of Marketing\, Advertising\, Public Relations\, Internet Marketing\, Social Media Marketing and New Business Ventures. Outside of her teaching profession\, she loves to create\, write\, network and socialize and is always working on new projects from refinishing furniture\, creating wire wrapped jewellery\, illustrating for web and print design\, and continues to do consulting work and freelance in Graphic Design\, illustration\, Marketing and New Ventures consulting. Carolyn comes by her love of all things artistic quite honestly.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/big-day-out-full-day-open-air-art-camp/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Camps for Kids,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20210606T001516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142131Z
UID:10000065-1625475600-1625835600@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:MAKER MORNINGS!  Half-day Open-Air Art Camp
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! \nAges 4-6 \nMax 12 \n$185/week \n(a 10% discount will be applied at checkout for ECFTA Members) \nJoin us for a week of playful creativity under our big top canopy tent and the big blue sky! Each morning will be filled with nature-inspired creativity\, outdoor art & craft making under our 1500 sq. ft. canopy\, new friends and lots of free-range play perfect for a hot July week! \nMaker Mornings! is led by ECFTA Arts Educators\, Judy Anderson (Mon\, Wed\, Fri) and Sparrows Nest’s Stephanie Lines-Toohill (Tues\, Thurs)\, along with the help of our Summer Student leader. \n \n\nPlease bring a healthy snack and refillable water bottle.\nDress for the weather each day and for getting messy!\nAll materials provided.\nStudents will be safely distanced at 6 feet apart at work stations under our open-air canopy.\nMasks are required for using the indoor washrooms (and if Public Health requires outdoor masking when 6 feet is not possible).\nTemperatures will be taken daily.\n\nTo ensure the health and safety of staff and participants\, the ECFTA will have a limited number of children registered in accordance with Wellington Dufferin Public Health recommendations. Daily cleaning and social distancing will be in place to ensure that campers have a safe and enjoyable camp experience. \nIf classes are cancelled for any reason due to public health concerns\, refunds will be given in full. \nPlease note: Parents/guardians will be asked to fill out a Release Waiver for a daily walk to Bissell Park and a Covid Liability Waiver. \n**One Complimentary Camp spot is available for a family in need. This free week of camp has been generously sponsored by the Guelph Community Foundation.  This spot will be given on a first come basis by contacting Judy Anderson at programming@ecfta.ca by June 23. No documents required. Simply let us know! \n\nInstructor Bios:\nJudy Anderson is ECFTA’s lead Arts Educator and Programmer. With a fondness for shadowy story telling and the curiosities of childhood\, Judy loves working collaboratively with children and has been bringing artful classes and camps to our Young Makers’ programs since 2017. Judy is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design and the University of Guelph BFA program. \nShe produces her own playful line of work inspired by the childhood imaginations deep within us all. www.kukucaju.com \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nStephanie Lines-Toohill is the founder of Sparrow’s Nest Makerspace and loves to wander in forests searching for magic and making things from found objects. She has been leading mixed media Youth Art groups for over 15 years and is a team member of ECFTA’s Supportive Arts group for adults with disABILITIES. She champions the process of each artist as a curious explorer. www.sparrownestmakers.ca
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/maker-mornings-half-day-open-air-art-camp/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Camps for Kids,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20200714T215641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T141913Z
UID:10000047-1604840400-1604851200@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:Animation Flip Books!  For Kids (Sunday workshop)
DESCRIPTION:sold out!\nAges 8-16 \n$35 includes materials \nLearn to create your own moving characters with artist Katherine Olenic. \nIn Sunday workshop\, Katherine will work to develop your animation skills by making your own flip books. Bouncing balls\, flying birds and finally bringing your own original character to life. Learn how your favourite animated movies or TV shows are made and how you can do that too! \nA great intro class for kiddo’s that want to have fun drawing and learning the basics of animating! \nMaximum 8 kids. **We have implemented COVID-19 safety protocols within our building and in our workshop spaces.  Work stations are 6 feet apart\, masks must be worn.  For more information about our workshop safety procedures\, please click here. \n \nAbout the Instructor: \nKatherine Olenic has a Degree in Animation and Digital Production from Durham College. After graduation Katherine worked in the film industry for companies such as Disney (Star Wars The Awakens)\, Warner Brothers (Terminator Genisys) and Black Stone Studios (Little Letter Kenny). Katherine has completed illustrations for many children’s books and comic books. . Katherine also teaches drawing and animation at Maggiolly in Orangeville and the Homer Watson House and Gallery in Kitchener \nwww.katherine-olenic.com \nwww.instagram.com/artby_katherineolenic/
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/animation-flip-books-for-kids-sunday-workshop/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20200714T221937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T141916Z
UID:10000048-1602334800-1602345600@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:Fantasy Creatures!  Saturday Workshop
DESCRIPTION:sold out\nAges 8-16 \n$35 \nExplore various watercolour and inking techniques to create your own unique fantasy creature with artist Katherine Olenic. Build your imagination and drawing skills by learning how to blend colour using inking techniques to bring your fantasy imagination to the page! \nKatherine will demonstrate various styles from fantasy\, cartoon\, to realistic to help your kiddo design their own fantasy creations! \nA great starter class for anyone who wants to have fun with watercolour\, inking and their imagination. \nMaximum 8 kids.  **We have implemented COVID-19 safety protocols within our building and in our workshop spaces.  Work stations are 6 feet apart\, masks must be worn.  For more information about our workshop safety procedures\, please click here. \n  \nAbout the Instructor: \nKatherine Olenic has a Degree in Animation and Digital Production from Durham College. After graduation Katherine worked in the film industry for companies such as Disney (Star Wars The Awakens)\, Warner Brothers (Terminator Genisys) and Black Stone Studios (Little Letter Kenny). Katherine has completed illustrations for many children’s books and comic books. Katherine also teaches drawing and animation at Maggiolly in Orangeville and the Homer Watson House and Gallery in Kitchener. \nwww.katherine-olenic.com \nwww.instagram.com/artby_katherineolenic/
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/fantasy-creatures-animation-for-kids/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064351
CREATED:20191217T214719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T141813Z
UID:10000027-1600516800-1600527600@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:Plein Air Kids!  Painting Outside with Watercolours
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!  This class is all about painting in the great outdoors! We will begin inside in the classroom with a short lesson covering the fundamentals of working outside including how to choose a subject\, composition and how to paint some simple textures. Then we head outside\, rain or shine\, to the yard at the Art Centre\, set up our easels and create a watercolour painting en plein air! \nLed by artist and ECFTA Arts Educator Eileen MacArthur. \nPlease come dressed for the weather. \nAges 6-12 \n$40  \nMax 9 participants.  **We have implemented COVID-19 safety protocols within our building and in our workshop spaces.  This is an outdoor workshop\, participants will be set up 6 feet apart.  For more information about our workshop safety procedures\, please click here. \n \nAbout the Instructor: \nEileen MacArthur completed an MFA in painting at the University of Guelph in 2005 and a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 2003. She has exhibited her work in Canada\, the United States and China. In 2009 and 2011 she was a finalist in the Kingston Prize National Portrait Competition. Since 2012 she has exhibited at the Manifest Gallery and Creative Research Center in Cincinnati and her work was included in Manifest’s International Painting Annual 4 (INPA 4) and International Painting Annual 6 (INPA 6). Eileen operates the Arthur School of Art in Arthur\, Ontario and offers art classes for artists of all ages! \nwww.arthurschoolofart.com \nwww.eileenmacarthur.com
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/plein-air-kids-painting-outside-with-watercolours/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,courses,Young Makers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201201
DTSTAMP:20260515T064352
CREATED:20200908T205011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T205011Z
UID:10000050-1600300800-1606780799@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:Classroom and Workshops at ECFTA during Covid-19
DESCRIPTION:Our workshop class sizes have been reduced to ensure that work stations for workshop participants can be 2 metres apart.  Where class size is more than 8\, we have overflow teaching space in our gallery.  The safety and peace of mind for our participants\, visitors and staff are our priority.  We believe that creativity can be very valuable in this time of recovery\, and we invite you to visit our gallery\, artisan shop or sign up for a workshop.  For more information about our safety protocols and procedures\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/classroom-and-workshops-at-ecfta-during-covid-19/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064352
CREATED:20191218T192212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T141824Z
UID:10000028-1587718800-1587744000@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:PD Day April: The Day of Nothing! (cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:This has been cancelled\, refunds will be issued. \nLet’s explore the idea of NOTHING!  Zero\, blank\, nil. What does nothing look like? A void\, boredom\, a black hole? Is it like “putting blue into your head”? The word “nothing” is real\, but does “nothing” really exist? \nNothing can be a starting point\, it can be a beginning…a blank canvas!  Enjoy a day of rotating activities and projects\, combined with fresh air outside!  (a ton of EVERYTHING\, really) \nLed by artists and ECFTA Arts Educators Eileen MacArthur and Natalie McDonald. \nAges 4 -11 (in two different groups) \n$56 per session \nMax 24 kids \nAbout the Instructors: \nEileen MacArthur completed an MFA in painting at the University of Guelph in 2005 and a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 2003. She has exhibited her work in Canada\, the United States and China. In 2009 and 2011 she was a finalist in the Kingston Prize National Portrait Competition. Since 2012 she has exhibited at the Manifest Gallery and Creative Research Center in Cincinnati and her work was included in Manifest’s International Painting Annual 4 (INPA 4) and International Painting Annual 6 (INPA 6). Eileen operates the Arthur School of Art in Arthur\, Ontario and offers art classes for artists of all ages! \nwww.arthurschoolofart.com \nwww.eileenmacarthur.com \n  \n  \n  \nNatalie McDonald is an artist currently living and working in Fergus\, Ontario. She studied at SDVA Georgian College in Barrie\, ON and NSCAD University in Halifax\, NS to complete her BFA degree\, and more recently the University of Calgary for her MFA degree. Currently McDonald is an Instructor at the Dundas Valley School of Art and Education Coordinator for the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery. \nAs a representational painter and mixed media artist\, Natalie creates work focused on the concept of time\, memory and transformation. Often inspired by her own past experiences she creates experiences that parallel others memories and creates a space for remembrance and contemplation. \nwww.nataliemcdonaldartist.com \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/pd-day-april-the-day-of-nothing/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,courses,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064352
CREATED:20191206T002430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T141727Z
UID:10000016-1584349200-1584720000@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:March Break Camp: Art in the Great Indoors!
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled.  The Centre will be closed for the week of March Break \nWe understand the growing concern around the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)and as promised we are closely monitoring the evolving health reports from reputable sources.  The health of our community\, staff and volunteers are the utmost importance to us. \nWe are following the advice of local public health agencies and other leaders in our community as information unfolds rapidly.  This morning our Executive committee made the tough decision to cancel our March Break program for this coming week.  In making these difficult decisions\, we hope to reduce the risk of spreading the virus\, and\, in turn\, protect our vulnerable populations.  Our hearts go out to all those impacted in Canada and across the world\, and we will do our part in helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19. \nWe will resume normal programming as soon as local health officials indicate it is safe to do so.  Thank you for your help and support of these difficult decisions. We will begin processing refunds over the next few weeks. \n_____ \nMarch Break will be all about our Art in the Great Outdoors Exhibition. Campers will have an have an “outdoor” art experience in our virtual reality “wilderness camp site” gallery. Watch the constellations in our “dome” projection tent\, join in a group mural making in the spirit of Tom Thompson on the gallery wall\, and create Canadian-inspired artwork in the Casson classroom. Indoor and outdoor creative fun\, including a winter campfire in the yard! \nLed by artists and ECFTA Arts Educators Eileen MacArthur\, Natalie McDonald and Judy Anderson. \nAges 4 -11 \n$250 for the week \nMax. 20 campers \n \nAbout the Instructors: \nEileen MacArthur completed an MFA in painting at the University of Guelph in 2005 and a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 2003. She has exhibited her work in Canada\, the United States and China. In 2009 and 2011 she was a finalist in the Kingston Prize National Portrait Competition. Since 2012 she has exhibited at the Manifest Gallery and Creative Research Center in Cincinnati and her work was included in Manifest’s International Painting Annual 4 (INPA 4) and International Painting Annual 6 (INPA 6). Eileen operates the Arthur School of Art in Arthur\, Ontario and offers art classes for artists of all ages! \nwww.arthurschoolofart.com \nwww.eileenmacarthur.com \n  \n  \n  \nNatalie McDonald is an artist currently living and working in Fergus\, Ontario. She studied at SDVA Georgian College in Barrie\, ON and NSCAD University in Halifax\, NS to complete her BFA degree\, and more recently the University of Calgary for her MFA degree. Currently McDonald is an Instructor at the Dundas Valley School of Art and Education Coordinator for the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery. \nAs a representational painter and mixed media artist\, Natalie creates work focused on the concept of time\, memory and transformation. Often inspired by her own past experiences she creates experiences that parallel others memories and creates a space for remembrance and contemplation. \nwww.nataliemcdonaldartist.com \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJudy Anderson is the lead Arts Educator at the Elora Centre for the Arts. With a love for shadowy story telling and the curious specters of childhood\, Judy loves working collaboratively with children and has been bringing artful classes and camps to ECFTA Young Makers’ programs since 2017. Judy is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design and the University of Guelph BFA program.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/march-break-camp-art-in-the-great-indoors/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Camps for Kids,Young Makers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064352
CREATED:20200224T211415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T211415Z
UID:10000045-1582880400-1582905600@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:Strike Day Art Camp - Friday February 28\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:Dive in to creative exploration and outdoor fun on strike day!  Join our ECFTA Arts Educators for freestyle art stations and a day of winter-inspired art making and outdoor fun! \n$56 per day \n9 AM – 4PM \nAges 4-12
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/strike-day-art-camp-exact-date-to-be-announced-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Camps for Kids,Young Makers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064352
CREATED:20200213T020425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T020425Z
UID:10000041-1582275600-1582300800@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:Strike Day Art Camp - Friday February 21\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:Sold out\nIgnite your creativity on strike day!  Join our ECFTA Arts Educators for freestyle art stations and a day of winter-inspired art making and outdoor fun! \n$56 per day \n9 AM – 4PM \nAges 4-12
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/strike-day-art-camp-exact-date-to-be-announced-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Camps for Kids,Young Makers
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