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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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SUMMARY:Pavilion Summer Concert Series at the Elora Centre for the Arts: featuring Woody Woodburn
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a Sunday afternoon in the yard of the Arts Centre\, listening to the talented Woody Woodburn on the pavilion stage! \nFrom Mississauga\, Woody cut his teeth on the Canadian music industry with his band in the mid 90’s.  Drawn to the small town lifestyle of his roots in Cape Breton\, Nova Scotia\, he now calls Rockwood Ontario home.  After many years struggling to find his place in the corporate world\, he has now found a renewed passion and love for music – and it’s more than Top 40.  The kind of melodies that linger in your head well after you’ve heard them.  Like listening to an old friend.  Woody is an unassuming\, humble guy that will surprise you with his powerful voice. \n \n \nYou can listen here to Woody’s music. \nPresented by our amazing community partners at Sorbara Group of Companies\, Tribute Homes\, and The County of Wellington\, The Centre Wellington Community Foundation\, and the Township of Centre Wellington‘s Tourism Marketing Fund. \nScroll down for details! \nEvent Details: \n\nBring a blanket or chair\, come a bit early to get a good spot!\nNo reservation needed – just come as you are!  This is a free event (with the opportunity to pay-what-you-can\, with proceeds going to support local arts)\nThere will be a snack bar with refreshments and snacks (cash only!)\nRain or shine (unless lightning and pouring rain)\nThe Elora Centre for the Arts is located at 75 Melville Street\, Elora Ontario\n\n \nClick here for information on other concerts that are part of this free series!
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/pavilion-summer-concert-series-at-the-elora-centre-for-the-arts-featuring-woody-woodburn/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240823T160000
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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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SUMMARY:Pavilion Summer Concert Series at the Elora Centre for the Arts: Featuring Kyle Burton
DESCRIPTION:Our fourth free concert in the series – come enjoy an evening of music with Kyle Burton on the pavilion stage at the Arts Centre!  It will be an evening of folk-country-americana-rock style music of childhood and today!  Inspired by the music of the Eagles\, The Band\, James Taylor\, the Tragically Hip\, Tyler Childers\, Zach Bryan and the Glorious Sons – it’s sure to be a playlist you’ll know and can sing along to. \nKyle Burton has been playing guitar since he was 8 years old\, and heavily influenced by his parent’s music.  He spent a lot of time in the hardcore/metal scene in the early 2000’s and started a hardcore band  for about 5 years.  At 25\, he was drawn back to the folk-country-americana-rock style of his childhood.  He has been performing solo in the area ever since. \nALSO HAPPENING!  A “reveal” of a new sculpture in the yard will also take place!  Join us as we unveil “Round & Around” – a moongate sculpture comprised of 101 salvaged bike rims.  Meet the artist\, Jefferson Cooper\, and take a photo under the archway!  The continuous flow of salvaged materials reminds us of the circular nature of life\, and how together\, we are greater than the sum of our parts.  It’s also a visual reminder of the importance of cycling and getting out on the trails for our inner (and outer) health. \n  \n  \n \n \n  \nPresented by our amazing community partners at Sorbara Group of Companies\, Tribute Homes\, and The County of Wellington\, The Centre Wellington Community Foundation\, and the Township of Centre Wellington‘s Tourism Marketing Fund. \nScroll down for details! \nEvent Details: \n\nFor more info about each artist\, please visit the event page for the specific artist under our “events” tab at the top of this page.\nBring a blanket or chair\, come a bit early to get a good spot!\nNo reservation needed – just come as you are!  This is a free event (with the opportunity to pay-what-you-can\, with proceeds going to support local arts)\nThere will be a snack bar with refreshments and snacks (cash only!)\nRain or shine (unless lightning and pouring rain)\nThe Elora Centre for the Arts is located at 75 Melville Street\, Elora Ontario\n\n \nVisit our website for information on other concerts that are part of this free series! \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/pavilion-summer-concert-series-at-the-elora-centre-for-the-arts-featuring-kyle-burton/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240816T160000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240809T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240801T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240811T200000
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SUMMARY:Summer Shakespeare Festival:  Elora Community Theatre presents 'King Lear' and 'Much Ado About Nothing' on the pavilion stage in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:August 1 – 11\, 2024  Summer Shakespeare Festival 2024 in Elora!   Elora Community Theatre presents Shakespeare’s  ‘King Lear’ and ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ on the pavilion stage in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts.  For show descriptions\, please scroll down. \nTwo theatre productions to choose from!  Or\, why choose – plan to come to both!  Matinee and evening performances! \nBring a chair or blanket. \nTickets \nADULT – $25 ($22.13 + HST) \nYOUTH – $15 (no HST) \nCHILDREN UNDER 12 – FREE \n \nShow Times (scroll down to purchase) \nThursday August 1 \n8 PM – King Lear \nFriday August 2 \n8 PM – King Lear \nSaturday August 3 \n2PM – Much Ado About Nothing \n8 PM – King Lear \nSunday August 4 \n2 PM – King Lear \n8 PM – Much Ado About Nothing \nMonday August 5 \n2PM – Much Ado About Nothing \n8PM – King Lear \nThursday August  8 \n8 PM – King Lear Canceled Due to Rain Forecast. If you pre purchased tickets\, they can be applied to any future show.  \nFriday August 9 \n8 PM – King Lear \nSaturday August 10 \n2PM – Much Ado About Nothing \n8 PM – King Lear \nSunday August 11 \n2 PM – King Lear \n8 PM – Much Ado About Nothing \n\nTICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE (SCROLL DOWN TO PURCHASE NOW)  \nIf purchasing tickets online\, please note that only Visa & Mastercard (no debit cards\, no American Express).  If you are wanting to buy tickets after 12PM on the day of the show\, please do not purchase on-line\, please bring cash and buy at the door. \nTickets will also be available for purchase at the door\, cash only. \n  \n**IF YOU DON’T SEE THE DATE/TIME LISTED BELOW\, IT MEANS WE HAVE CUT OFF ONLINE TICKET SALES\, HOWEVER YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR!! \n\nRefund / Rain Policy \n\nIf the weather forecast for the day of show is unpredictable\, please check The Elora Community Theatre’s Facebook and Instagram pages for weather updates and cancellations. \nAny cancelled shows due to weather – Tickets can be exchanged for another performance of the outdoor series and/or ECT’s upcoming Theatre series at the Fergus Grand Theatre. \nNo cash refunds\, exchanges only. \n\nQuestions? \nFor questions about the production\, please contact Deb Stanson: debstanson@gmail.com or (519) 496-6481 \n \n  \nAbout ‘King Lear’: King Lear is thought by many to be the greatest of Shakespeare’s plays. It has everything: sibling rivalry\, parent-child conflict\, love\, hate\, greed\, ambition\, good versus evil\, illegitimacy\, adultery\, suicide\, compassion\, fortune\, questions of fate and faith\, politics\, poverty\, deprivation\, madness\, vanity\, senility\, cruelty\, loyalty\, devotion\, ageism\, dignity and the loss of dignity\, examples of the best and worst of humankind. \n  \n \nAbout ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ – This is a romantic comedy about love and lovers who pretend to hate each other and a brother who gets up to bad tricks and ruins a wedding.  Shakespeare masterfully weaves comedy\, love\, and deception into a captivating tale. Set in the scenic town of Messina\, this timeless play delves into the complexities of relationships\, the masks we wear\, and the power of words to shape our perceptions. Prepare to be enchanted as you enter a world where laughter and misunderstanding collide\, and where nothing is quite as it seems. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/summer-shakespeare-festival-elora-community-theatre-presents-king-lear-and-much-ado-about-nothing-on-the-pavilion-stage-in-the-yard-at-the-elora-centre-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240802T160000
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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:20240728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240728T160000
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception: Meet Newfoundland Textile Artist Anastasia Tiller
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to welcome Newfoundland textile artist Anastasia Tiller to the gallery!  Learn a bit about her textile work that puts a fun and whimsical new spin on the traditional Newfoundland and Labrador art of rug hooking.  A lovely afternoon to connect with community and enjoy some East Coast inspired hospitality. \nAdmission is free.  Drop in between 1- 4PM. \n \nTo find out more about the artist and exhibition in the gallery\, please click here.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/artist-reception-meet-newfoundland-textile-artist-anastasia-tiller/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
CREATED:20240620T004552Z
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SUMMARY:Pavilion Summer Concert Series at the Elora Centre for the Arts: Featuring Sara Rose & Geoff Canlett
DESCRIPTION:Our third concert in the Pavilion Summer Concert Series in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts is the talented Sara Rose & Geoff Canlett!  This free concert is open to everyone to attend!  It’s also the night of our Picnic in the Pavilion event\, however the deadline to place your orders for BBQ chicken dinners has closed. \nSara Rose is a musician\, singer and songwriter. She started playing guitar and singing at 10 years old and quickly found a passion in it. Sara has worked on several projects\, such as her songs ‘Dancin’ and ‘If You Start A Fire\,’ has been previously recognized in The Town of Orangeville’s Arts and Culture Awards with the Emerging Artist Award and Community Response Award with original song ‘Coming Home\,’ and spent several years teaching guitar. \n \nSara has paired passions for music and community through organizing fundraisers supporting non-profits. In February\, 2024\, Sara and a local physician worked together to organize event\, “Together We Serve” at The Elora Brewing Company. With the support of local businesses\, musicians\, artists\, community members\, and healthcare workers\, funds were raised for Groves Memorial Community Hospital Emergency Department. Sara delivers a unique and diverse mix of original and cover music ranging from folk and pop to country.   You can listen to Sara’s music here. \nBring your picnic blanket or chair and come enjoy an evening with musicians Sara Rose and Geoff Canlett! \n  \n \n  \nPresented by our amazing community partners at Sorbara Group of Companies\, Tribute Homes\, and The County of Wellington\, The Centre Wellington Community Foundation\, MV Real Estate Brokerage and the Township of Centre Wellington‘s Tourism Marketing Fund. \nScroll down for details! \nEvent Details: \n\nBring a blanket or chair\, come a bit early to get a good spot!\nNo reservation needed – just come as you are!  This is a free event (with the opportunity to pay-what-you-can\, with proceeds going to support local arts)\nThere will be a snack bar with refreshments and snacks (cash only!)\nRain or shine (unless lightning and pouring rain)\nThe Elora Centre for the Arts is located at 75 Melville Street\, Elora Ontario\n\n \n  \nFind out more about other concerts in this summer series!
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/pavilion-summer-concert-series-at-the-elora-centre-for-the-arts-featuring-sara-rose-geoff-canlett/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240725T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240725T210000
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SUMMARY:Picnic at the Pavilion - BBQ and live music in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Picnic at the Pavilion in the yard at the Arts Centre!  Thursday July 25\, 2024 from 5-9 PM \nFeast on a super-tasty BBQ chicken dinner with all the fixings\, enjoy some live music and share a toast with your community! \nNote: The deadline to pre-purchase BBQ Chicken Dinners was July 18th. If you didn’t pre-purchase your BBQ Chicken Dinner\, a limited number will still be available at the Picnic on a first-come-first-served basis ($20 per person). \nLIVE MUSIC  |  CASH BAR  |  BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR OR BLANKET \nWe are celebrating the soon-to-be-public expansion project starting soon at the Elora Centre for the Arts!   \nThis event also features a FREE concert with local favourites Sara Rose & Geoff Canlett\, as part of our Pavilion Summer Concert Series. \n \nLIVE MUSIC  |  CASH BAR  |  BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR OR BLANKET \nIF IT RAINS\, dinners will be available for pickup; however\, the live music and other events in the yard will be cancelled. \n  \n  \n \nThank you to our community partners at Sleeman Breweries and MV Real Estate Brokerage for sponsoring this event! \n  \nNeed help?   Have a question?  Please email MK at devassist@ecfta.ca \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/picnic-at-the-pavilion-bbq-and-live-music-in-the-yard-at-the-elora-centre-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
CREATED:20240111T012944Z
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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:20240715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
CREATED:20240111T005927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143657Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
CREATED:20240711T150659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T162858Z
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SUMMARY:Event
DESCRIPTION:Event description
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/event/
LOCATION:Ontario
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
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:20240707T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
CREATED:20240620T001726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T144016Z
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SUMMARY:Pavilion Summer Concert Series at the Elora Centre for the Arts: Featuring The Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Our second free concert in the series\, we are thrilled to introduce you to The Tradition!  Come on out on a Sunday afternoon and enjoy some old-timey country music in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts!  The Tradition plays songs from the likes of Johnny Cash\, Hank Williams\, Willie Nelson\, and many other country music heroes. \nThe voice of Douglas Richard Sinclair ranges from sombre lows to moonshine highs. Sinclair performs alongside his hired guns on electric guitar\, bass\, and drums. The Tradition satisfies the soul’s search for sounds from a simpler time. \n \nThe band began their ramblin’ in 2017. They performed at several venues and festivals around Southern Ontario. The band honed in praises from audiences at The Horseshoe Tavern\, Goodlot Brewery\, Elora Brewing Co\, Skol House\, Acton Leathertown Festival\, Georgetown Craft Beer Festival\, to name a few. \nThe Tradition recorded “Live at Lincoln County” on December 5th 2021. The band recorded live off the floor with John Dinsmore at Lincoln County Social Club in Toronto. Mitch Fillion of Southern Souls captured two of the performances on video. The Tradition upholds the spirit of old-timey country music: grit\, three chords\, and the truth. \n  \n \n  \nTo find out more about The Tradition Band\, you can visit their website here. \nPresented by our amazing community partners at Sorbara Group of Companies\, Tribute Homes\, and The County of Wellington\, The Centre Wellington Community Foundation\, and the Township of Centre Wellington‘s Tourism Marketing Fund. \nScroll down for details! \nEvent Details: \n\nFor more info about each artist\, please visit the event page for the specific artist under our “events” tab at the top of this page.\nBring a blanket or chair\, come a bit early to get a good spot!\nNo reservation needed – just come as you are!  This is a free event (with the opportunity to pay-what-you-can\, with proceeds going to support local arts)\nThere will be a snack bar with refreshments and snacks (cash only!)\nRain or shine (unless lightning and pouring rain)\nThe Elora Centre for the Arts is located at 75 Melville Street\, Elora Ontario\n\n \nClick here for information on other concerts that are part of this free series!
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/pavilion-summer-concert-series-at-the-elora-centre-for-the-arts-featuring-the-tradition/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
CREATED:20240619T235935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T144011Z
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SUMMARY:Pavilion Summer Concert Series at the Elora Centre for the Arts: featuring Jessica Sevier
DESCRIPTION:Jessica Sevier will kick off our Pavilion Summer Concert series!  Toronto’s Jessica Sevier is a country music artist\, vocalist\, and multi-instrumentalist making waves with her latest single\, a nostalgic country-rock tune\, “Legends of Summer”. Since her debut single “Ghost of Tom” in 2019\, Sevier’s music has been collectively streamed over 1 million times. \nPerforming live has been a key part of growing her audience\,and Sevier has shared the stage with artists including Jason McCoy and Tim and the Glory Boys\, and has performed at music festivals and renowned venues including Whisky Jam in Nashville and the legendary Lee’s Palace in Toronto. Sevier has also showcased at Canadian Music Week each year since 2021. \n \n“Legends of the Summer” is perfectly suited for the season\, and features Sevier’s distinct and sultry vocals with lyrics evoking cherished memories of past young love. The track is produced by Matt Koebel and written by powerhouse country songwriters Emma Lee\, Karen Kosowski\, Jessica Cayne\, and Maddie Walker. Upon release in May 2023\, the track received editorial support from DSPs and was immediately added at SiriusXM. \nSevier’s charisma and expressive voice caught the attention of Sony/ATV and Liz Rose Music’s most talented songwriters\, leading to Sevier recording her successful single “Confetti”\, released in March 2022. Produced in Nashville alongside Grady Saxman (Luke Combs and Tenille Arts)\, “Confetti” was a significant breakthrough\, earning extensive airplay on Canadian country radio and racking up over 400\,000 streams. The track secured the #1 spot on the Canadian Indie Country Radio Charts\, solidifying Jessica’s presence in the country music landscape. \nA testament to her talent as a songwriter\, Sevier earned a spot to compete on the TV show The Shot: Remastered in 2020\, and her music captivated audiences. She also earned recognition as a top 7 artist to watch at the 2022 CMW (Canadian Music Week) Featured Artist/Performer. Additionally\, Sevier was selected among the top 12 contenders in the CNE Rising Star Competition in 2020. \n  \n \n  \nPresented by our amazing community partners at Sorbara Group of Companies\, Tribute Homes\, and The County of Wellington\, The Centre Wellington Community Foundation. \nEvent Details: \n\nFor more info about each artist\, please visit the event page for the specific artist under our “events” tab at the top of this page.\nBring a blanket or chair\, come a bit early to get a good spot!\nNo reservation needed – just come as you are!  This is a free event (with the opportunity to pay-what-you-can\, with proceeds going to support local arts)\nThere will be a snack bar with refreshments and snacks (cash only!)\nRain or shine (unless lightning and pouring rain)\nThe pavilion stage in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts is located at 75 Melville Street\, Elora Ontario\n\nFor more information about Jessica Sevier\, or to listen to a bit of her music\, please visit her website here. \nFor information about the full line up of concerts\, please click here. \n \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/pavilion-summer-concert-series-at-the-elora-centre-for-the-arts-featuring-jessica-sevier/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
CREATED:20240511T182357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143927Z
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SUMMARY:WILD GARDEN  |  OIL PAINTING WEEKEND WORKSHOP | WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
DESCRIPTION:WILD GARDEN | OIL PAINTING  \nWEEKEND WORKSHOP | with RICK WORTHINGTON \nSaturday & Sunday\, June 15 & 16\, 2024   \n10 am-4 pm both days \nAGES 16+  |  MAX 10 (min. 6 students required) \n$250 + hst   |  $20 kit fee  \nSpaces available! \nExplore the art of oil painting with Elora artist Rick Worthington in this two-day workshop as we look to the wildflower garden for inspiration! Learn how to find your way to clear design in your painting and how to lay down clean colour notes\, akin to the techniques of the Impressionists. \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. The workshop kicks off with a painting demonstration by Rick on the first morning\, followed by dedicated time for students to work on their own wild garden-inspired masterpieces. \nThis workshop is designed for students seeking to refine their skills. Beginners are warmly welcomed! \n$20 kit fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class for those who wish to purchase supplies. Kit fee includes oil paint\, odourless solvent\, reference image\, brushes etc \nArtists with their own oils and brushes are welcome to bring their own kit. \nStudents are asked to provide their own canvas\, their choice of level. 12×12\, 12×16\, 16×20\, 20×20\, or 24×24 \nStanding easels will be available for those that would like to use them.  \nReference photos will be provided. Artists are also welcome to also bring their own source photo. \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 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/wild-garden-oil-painting-weekend-workshop-with-rick-worthington/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240609T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240609T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
CREATED:20240530T202010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143955Z
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SUMMARY:Free Artist Talk with Toronto artist Anne-Marie Olczak:  Inspiration & Process
DESCRIPTION:Join Toronto artist Anne-Marie Olczak in the gallery for a session on finding inspiration\, where creativity can come from\, how a nugget of an idea can snowball into an exhibition and how layers and techniques play an important role in unraveling a creative story. The session will include an open discussion and audience sharing feedback and ideas – a creative time for seeking\, asking\, and creative support. \nThis event is free. No sign up required. \n\n \n\nThis Artist Talk is being offered during the ‘Kodachrome’ exhibition featuring Anne-Marke Olczak on now in the gallery until July 14th. \n(Photo credit Michelle Quance)
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/free-artist-talk-with-toronto-artist-anne-marie-olczak-inspiration-process/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
CREATED:20230810T231303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143339Z
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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:20240602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
CREATED:20240508T231215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143926Z
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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:20240526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
CREATED:20240403T183829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143828Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: 'Kodachrome' by Anne Marie Olczak
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery to meet Toronto artist Anne Marie Olczak as we launch her ‘Kodachrome’ exhibition!  Enjoy mingling and refreshments on Sunday May 26th from 2-4PM.  Everyone is welcome to drop in.  Admission is free. \n \nFor more information about the exhibition and the artist\, please click here. \n \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/opening-reception-kodachrome-by-anne-marie-olczak/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
CREATED:20240111T222915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143712Z
UID:10000288-1716631200-1716735600@eloracentreforthearts.ca
SUMMARY:Radiant Forests  |  Exploring Light & Color in Acrylic  |  WITH VERA KISSELEVA
DESCRIPTION:RADIANT FORESTS  |  EXPLORING LIGHT & COLOUR IN ACRYLIC \n2-Day Workshop with VERA KISSELEVA \nSaturday & Sunday\, May 25 & 26\, 2024  \n10 AM – 3 PM both days \nAGES 16+  |  MAX 10  |  $250 + hst \nsold out \nIn this two-day workshop\, artist Vera Kisseleva will guide you in the creation of your own radiant canvas! Artists will learn how to mix vibrant colors and use simple compositional rules to create stunning wooded landscapes. \n \nVera will share some of the techniques she uses in her own work. After a quick demonstration through Vera’s process of developing a painting full of light and shadow\, you will learn how to work with reference photos to easily translate real-world beauty onto your canvas. \nArtists will then have the opportunity to practice with a few value/colour studies\, explore the possibilities of acrylic paint\, and refine your brushwork before starting your own larger canvas. Each participant will receive individualized guidance and feedback from Vera. \nThis workshop is ideal for painters with some experience\, but beginners are welcome! \nSource photos will be provided. Artists are also welcome to bring their own landscape photo if they have an image from which they would like to work. \nMaterials: \nStudents are asked to provide their own canvas and bring any favourite brushes.  \nRecommended canvas sizes: 18”x24”\, 24”x24”\, 24”x30”\, 24”x36\, 30”x30” \nRecommended brushes: 3 Flat acrylic brushes\, 1″ or larger\, size 8  and size 4 \nPaint\, pallets and other supplies for the workshop will be provided.  \nBrushes will also available in the classroom. \n24”x24” canvases will be available for purchase from the instructor if needed. \n\nMeet Vera! \nVera Kisseleva is an established award-wining artist best known for her paintings inspired by the Canadian landscape and nature’s dazzling colours that she believes are a great joy to experience and share with her collectors. Born in Russia\, Vera studied fine arts in college and worked for years as a graphic designer and commercial artist. This Canadian painter is now based in rural Ontario where she is inspired by the visual splendor of her new home. Vera works mostly in acrylics and uses bold\, vibrant colors in her work and thick brush strokes. Most of her pieces are done in her studio from a photograph and a memory of her recent nature encounters. Instagram @verakiss_art    www.VeraKissArt.com \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/radiant-forests-exploring-light-color-in-acrylic-with-vera-kisseleva/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
CREATED:20240403T193705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143831Z
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SUMMARY:Elora Plein Air Art Show & Sale in the gallery (one day only!)
DESCRIPTION:This is the culmination of the artists’ efforts and they are ready to share and celebrate!   In the gallery\, there’s a buzz of excitement as people come in to view and buy the beautiful works the artists created over the previous 3 days.  Meet the artists\, discover a piece you can’t resist\, vote for your favourite for the People’s Choice award\, and just enjoy the show! \nThe presentation of all awards and winners will be announced at the start of the sale. \nAdmission is free.  Everyone is welcome! \n \nSunday\, May 19th  Noon – 5 PM at Elora Centre for the Arts\n75 Melville Street\, Elora \n\n\n\nA gallery filled with art created en plein air over the last 3 days will be for show and sale and the place will be buzzing with energy and excitement.\nEnjoy the show\, meet the artists and perhaps find a piece that will go home with you!\nYou can vote for your favourite in the show between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.\nOur 2024 award presentations are scheduled for Sunday morning and all award news will be posted when the sale opens at noon.  The presentation of the People’s Choice award will follow voting by the viewers at approximately 2:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nFor more information about the 2024 Elora Plein Air Festival weekend\, please visit their website. \nThe Elora Plein Air Festival takes place outdoors throughout the region May 16\, 17\, 18th with the culminating show and sale on May 19th.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/elora-plein-air-art-show-sale-in-the-gallery-one-day-only/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
CREATED:20240403T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143838Z
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SUMMARY:Elora Plein Air Festival Weekend Event
DESCRIPTION:The annual Elora Plein Air Festival!!   Artists will be painting “en plein air” throughout the community to capture the charm and warmth of our region. The weekend culminates with an art show and sale in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts \nFestival Weekend Events:\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThursday\, May 16th through Saturday\, May 18th discover artists painting outdoors in Fergus\, Elora\, and the surrounding countryside.  You may even find them out at night painting capturing a nocturne view.\nThere will be other fun events to engage in during the festival\, such as walking tours\, music and great food.\nPlein Air Painting Demo: An experienced plein air artist and teacher will show and explain the process and technique of painting ‘en plein air’.\nSaturday\, May 18th\, 9 am through 1 pm – Fergus Quick Paint: A fast-paced and fun competition -the artists have 2 hours\, from 9 am to 11 am to complete a  painting and submit it for the Quick Paint judging. This year’s Quick Paint will be in the beautiful downtown core of Fergus where artists will capture the street scenes\, bridges\, and river views.  Provost Lane will be the ‘home base’  where the show and sale of the quick paint works will take place and the judge will ward the Best Quick Paint prize.\nSunday\, May 19th\, noon through 5 pm – Elora Plein Air Festival Show and Sale: This is the culmination of the artists’ efforts and they are ready to share and celebrate. In the galleries\, there’s a buzz of excitement as people come in to view and buy the beautiful works the artists created over the previous 3 days.  Meet the artists\, discover a piece you can’t resist\, vote for your favourite for the People’s Choice award\, and just enjoy the show!\n\nTo find out more about this outdoor weekend event please visit the Elora Plein Air website.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/elora-plein-air-festival-weekend-event/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
CREATED:20240117T031449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143719Z
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SUMMARY:RADIANT FORESTS  |  EXPLORING LIGHT & COLOUR IN ACRYLIC  |  WITH VERA KISSELEVA
DESCRIPTION:RADIANT FORESTS  |  EXPLORING LIGHT & COLOUR IN ACRYLIC \n2-Day Workshop with VERA KISSELEVA \nSaturday & Sunday\, May 4 & 5\, 2024  \n10 AM – 3 PM both days \nAGES 16+  |  MAX 10  |  $250 + hst \nsold out \nIn this two-day workshop\, artist Vera Kisseleva will guide you in the creation of your own radiant canvas! Artists will learn how to mix vibrant colors and use simple compositional rules to create stunning wooded landscapes. \n \nVera will share some of the techniques she uses in her own work. After a quick demonstration through Vera’s process of developing a painting full of light and shadow\, you will learn how to work with reference photos to easily translate real-world beauty onto your canvas. \nArtists will then have the opportunity to practice with a few value/colour studies\, explore the possibilities of acrylic paint\, and refine your brushwork before starting your own larger canvas. Each participant will receive individualized guidance and feedback from Vera. \nThis workshop is ideal for painters with some experience\, but beginners are welcome! \nSource photos will be provided. Artists are also welcome to bring their own landscape photo if they have an image from which they would like to work. \nMaterials: \nStudents are asked to provide their own canvas and bring any favourite brushes.  \nRecommended canvas sizes: 18”x24”\, 24”x24”\, 24”x30”\, 24”x36\, 30”x30” \nRecommended brushes: 3 Flat acrylic brushes\, 1″ or larger\, size 8  and size 4 \nPaint\, pallets and other supplies for the workshop will be provided.  \nBrushes will also available in the classroom. \n24”x24” canvases will be available for purchase from the instructor if needed. \n\nMeet Vera! \nVera Kisseleva is an established award-wining artist best known for her paintings inspired by the Canadian landscape and nature’s dazzling colours that she believes are a great joy to experience and share with her collectors. Born in Russia\, Vera studied fine arts in college and worked for years as a graphic designer and commercial artist. This Canadian painter is now based in rural Ontario where she is inspired by the visual splendor of her new home. Vera works mostly in acrylics and uses bold\, vibrant colors in her work and thick brush strokes. Most of her pieces are done in her studio from a photograph and a memory of her recent nature encounters. Instagram @verakiss_art    www.VeraKissArt.com \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/radiant-forests-exploring-light-colour-in-acrylic-with-vera-kisseleva/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
CREATED:20240405T234742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143853Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music in the Gallery: Latin Dreams for Classical Guitar with Vincea McClelland
DESCRIPTION:Latin Dreams for Classical Guitar with Vincea McClelland!  Our shared love of art\, creativity and community is the stuff that dreams are made of! \nA benefit concert for the Arts Centre\, presented by the Elora Fergus Arts Council and the Elora Centre for the Arts \nAdmission is $35 per ticket (scroll down to purchase now) \nIncludes a cocktail (Kir Royale) from the Elora Distillery  |  Virgin cocktail option from the Evelyn \n \nDoors open: 7PM  |  Concert begins: 7:30PM (1 hour including intermission)  |  Cocktail reception and “meet the artist” afterwards \nAny donations (over $30) receive a tax receipt and free CD from Vincea!  Donate below or at the event!  \n \nAbout the Artist \nVincea McClelland – classical guitarist from Montreal\, now based in Paris France \n095\nThroughout a career spanning five continents and more than three decades\, Canadian guitarist Vincea McClelland has given concerts in a wide variety of venues from the Beijing Concert Hall to Stockholm’s Music Museum\, from Cleveland’s Convention Center Music Hall\, where she performed with the Festival Orchestra\, to the Théâtre Villette at the Paris International Music Fair. Her playing has been consistently praised for its virtuosity and clarity\, dynamic style\, great sensitivity and remarkable tone described as “luminous” (Guitares\, Belgium)\, “pristine” (Halifax Chronicle Herald\, Canada) and “golden…heavenly” (Dorset Guitar Society\, England). Vincea has been a featured soloist at numerous international guitar and music festivals such as the Paris International Guitar Weekend\, the Classical Guitar Festival of Great Britain at West Dean\, the International Guitar Festival of the Americas in Stockholm and the Guitarras del Mundo International Festival in Argentina. \nVincea’s Canadian appearances are frequently broadcast nationally on both the English and French networks of the CBC. They include a concert recorded live in the Rideau Chapel of the National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa)\, the CBC/McGill Concert Series in Montreal and two invitations to perform at Prince Edward Island’s Indian River Festival. Recitals and concert tours have also taken her to the U.S.A.\, Britain\, France\, Italy\, Portugal\, Holland\, Switzerland\, Germany\, Luxembourg\, Sweden\, Argentina\, Brazil\, Egypt\, Morocco and China. In addition to her solo concerts\, she has performed in numerous chamber music ensembles and has recorded for television and radio in Switzerland and Germany and for Radio France\, CBC Radio-Canada and Chinese State Radio. \nIn September of 1988 Vincea McClelland and her husband\, French guitarist and lutenist Raymond Cousté\, received an invitation from the Chinese government to tour the People’s Republic of China. Making their international début as a duo\, the artists were named “Honorary Advisors” to the Guitar Societies of Shanghaï and Beijing and Vincea also became the first Canadian to teach the classical guitar in mainland China. In November\, 2005 Vincea was invited to represent Canada at the 10th International Strings Festival in Rabat\, Morocco and also performed a recital for an audience of government officials and diplomats at the official residence of the Canadian ambassador. \nVincea’s CDs Guitar Originals\, Intermedio and Classique! have been widely acclaimed for their high quality\, choice of repertoire\, energetic musicality and beautiful sound. They are regularly reviewed in international guitar and music magazines in France (Guitare Classique)\, Belgium (Guitares)\, Italy (GuitArt)\, Germany (Staccato)\, Poland (Swiat Gitary)\, England (Classical Guitar Magazine)\, Canada (WholeNote) and the USA (Soundboard). An all-duo album entitled Guitar Duo was released in 2011. \nBorn in Montreal and now based in Paris\, France\, Vincea McClelland obtained her Bachelor of Music in Performance degree at the University of Toronto where she studied with famed guitar professor Eli Kassner. Later she studied with Oscar Ghiglia at the Banff School of Fine Arts and with Alexandre Lagoya in France\, both in Paris and at the Académie Internationale in Nice. She has won scholarships and awards including two Canada Council grants and the Floyd S. Chalmers Performing Arts Award from the Ontario Arts Council. Her many pedagogic activities have included giving masterclasses and workshops worldwide as well as teaching on the guitar faculties of the Toronto Board of Education\, the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto\, the University of Guelph (Ontario) and the Paris Central Conservatory. Founder of the International Guitar Festival of Rueil-Malmaison in France\, she acted as artistic director from 2000 to 2005. She has published articles in Classical Guitar (Britain)\, Soundboard (USA)\, Les Cahiers de la Guitare (France)\, Guitar Classique (France) and for the Guitar Society of Toronto. Vincea McClelland holds a Professor of Music diploma from the French Ministry of Culture and teaches in Paris at the Conservatoire Maurice Ravel de Levallois. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/live-music-in-the-gallery-latin-dreams-for-classical-guitar-with-vincea-mcclelland/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064719
CREATED:20240406T192114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143854Z
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SUMMARY:TINY ART EXPO  |  SCHOOLHOUSE ARTS COLLECTIVE
DESCRIPTION:TINY ART EXPO  |  SCHOOLHOUSE ARTS COLLECTIVE \nSaturday April 27  |  10am – 4pm \nSunday April 28   |  10am – 4pm \nJoin us for a weekend of celebrating beautiful things that come in small packages! \nThe TINY ART EXPO will feature original art from our 16 SHAC member artists – and everything will be less than 8 inches large! \nTake home a tiny treasure for you\, your mom\, or someone else special in your life! \n \n  \nFollow us at https://www.facebook.com/events/1193432768318596/1193437044984835/  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/tiny-art-expo-schoolhouse-arts-collective-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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