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SUMMARY:THE NEST!  After-school drop-in space (ages 10 and up)
DESCRIPTION:THE NEST! An after school drop-in space for ages 10+ \nPlease check back for the next session registration information! \nWhat is the Nest?  A 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. \nThis is a safe student space for student led projects guided by an ECFTA Arts Facilitator. \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.\nPlease note\, electronic devices will not be allowed once the program starts.\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/the-nest-after-school-drop-in-space-ages-10-and-up/
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:SUPPORTIVE ARTS WEDNESDAYS for Adults with Varying Abilities  |  Spring Wednesday Program
DESCRIPTION:SPRING 2024 Wednesday Classes  |  14-week series \nWEDNESDAY mornings  |  March 20 – June 19\, 2024  |  10 am – 12 pm \nWeekly inclusive ART & mindfulness WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS for adults with varying abilities. \nsold out \n \nAre you a Passport funding recipient? If so\, please email programming@ecfta.ca if you would require special Passport receipts. \nMax. 14 spaces |  Ages 18+  |  $252 + hst for all 14 weeks  \nParticipants please register for the full season block. No charge for support workers or caregivers. \nSUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome adults and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program\, led by ECFTA Arts Educators and Mindfulness Coach. \nJoin us for a guided 2-hour workshop designed to support adults of all abilities. Each session\, we will embrace diversity and friendship through explorations in art making\, movement\, mindfulness and music. Every week is as unique as each of our participants!  \nOUR SPACE Our bright and cheerful ECFTA classroom is wheelchair accessible and accommodates up to 14 participants\, with accompanying support workers and volunteers. \n Supportive Arts is offered at a subsidized rate\, thanks to the Centre Wellington 100 Women Who Care and our Spring Fundraising Gala! \n \nREFUNDS please note\, there is no refund for missed classes. If you are unable to attend for any reason\, classes are transferrable to other participants. \nPAYMENT can be made using a credit card by registering below. \nRegistration & payment via e-transfer or personal cheque are also accepted by contacting Judy at programming@ecfta.ca \nPlease contact us for more information about the program or for availability in our Supportive Arts program! \nVisit our Facebook page for photos and updates!
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/supportive-arts-wednesdays-for-adults-with-varying-abilities-wednesday-program/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
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SUMMARY:SUPPORTIVE ARTS THURSDAYS for Adults with Varying Abilities  |  Spring Thursday Program
DESCRIPTION:SPRING 2024 Thursday Classes  |  14-week series \nTHURSDAY mornings  |  March 21 – June 20\, 2024  |  10 am – 12 pm \nWeekly inclusive ART & mindfulness THURSDAY WORKSHOPS for adults with varying abilities. \nsold out \n \nAre you a Passport funding recipient? If so\, please email programming@ecfta.ca if you would require special Passport receipts. \nMax. 14 spaces |  Ages 18+  |  $252 + hst for all 14 weeks  \nParticipants please register for the full season block. No charge for support workers or caregivers. \nSUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome adults and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program\, led by ECFTA Arts Educators and Mindfulness Coach. \nJoin us for a guided 2-hour workshop designed to support adults of all abilities. Each session\, we will embrace diversity and friendship through explorations in art making\, movement\, mindfulness and music. Every week is as unique as each of our participants!  \nOUR SPACE Our bright and cheerful ECFTA classroom is wheelchair accessible and accommodates up to 14 participants\, with accompanying support workers and volunteers. \n Supportive Arts is offered at a subsidized rate\, thanks to the Centre Wellington 100 Women Who Care and our Spring Fundraising Gala! \n \nREFUNDS please note\, there is no refund for missed classes. If you are unable to attend for any reason\, classes are transferrable to other participants. \nPAYMENT can be made using a credit card by registering below. \nRegistration & payment via e-transfer or personal cheque are also accepted by contacting Judy at programming@ecfta.ca \nPlease contact us for more information about the program or for availability in our Supportive Arts program! \nVisit our Facebook page for photos and updates!
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/supportive-arts-thursdays-for-adults-with-varying-abilities-spring-thursday-program/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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SUMMARY:INTRO TO SEWING FOR ALL!  |  WITH AHMRI VANDEBORNE
DESCRIPTION:INTRO TO SEWING FOR ALL!   \nWITH AHMRI VANDEBORNE  \nSaturday\, March 23\, 2024  |  1 pm-3 pm \nAGES 12+  |  MAX 20  |  $35 + hst \n$10 kit fee payable to the instructor at the start of class. \nJoin artist Ahmri Vandeborne from Otherwise Studios in this easy-going introduction to sewing! \nUsing ready-made stencils of a bird\, tree\, or flower\, or designing your own template\, learn basic sewing techniques to create a stuffed felt home decor piece! Participants will gain the knowledge of simple embroidery stitches to embellish their work and will go home with a unique\, handcrafted piece to hang up at home for all to enjoy. \n \nAll materials supplied in the kit fee. \nNo experience necessary! \n  \nMeet Ahmri! \n \nAhmri Vandeborne (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist\, curious-hearted collaborator\, and community facilitator. Her passion for spacemaking is an essential tool in both her personal practice and her work as owner of Otherwise Studios\, https://otherwisestudios.com/ an inclusive studio space for art-making and community building. Ahmri believes in the power of art as a vessel for community care and in the importance of accessibility in the arts sector. Her facilitation style is playful\, experimentative and encouraging of anyone who wants to explore their creativity. Ahmri holds a BAH with Distinction in Studio Art\, with minors in French and Art History\, from the University of Guelph. \n  \n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/intro-to-sewing-for-all-with-ahmri-vandeborne/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240324T160000
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SUMMARY:ELORA NIGHT & DAY!  | OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
DESCRIPTION:ELORA NIGHT & DAY  | OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS  \nSUNDAY WORKSHOPS WITH RICK WORTHINGTON \nNIGHT CANVAS! \nSUNDAY\, MARCH 24\, 2024  |  10 AM-4 PM \nPlease register for workshops individually.  \nWe encourage you to consider signing up for both Night & Day! Each workshop is priced individually. \nAGES 16+  |  MAX 10  |  $150 + hst per class \nsold out \n$15 Kit fee payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class. \nExplore the art of oil painting with artist Rick Worthington in these beginner friendly workshops celebrating Elora at Night & Day! \nIn this workshop\, create your own Elora NIGHT street scene. Rick will share techniques on composition\, contrast\, and depth\, guiding you through the development of a precise value plan. Using a limited palette of warm and cool primary paints\, participants will develop colour-mixing skills for paintings with depth and contrast. \n \nConsider diving into both to Night & Day workshops to enhance your skills and capture the lush and mysterious beauty of a 24-hour Elora! \nJoin us for these bite-sized workshops designed to kickstart your journey into oil painting! \nSource photos provided. All materials are included in the kit fee\, including pre-drawn canvas. \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  \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/elora-night-day-oil-painting-with-rick-worthington-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses
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SUMMARY:SCHOOLHOUSE ARTS COLLECTIVE  |  POP UP ART SHOW & SALE
DESCRIPTION:SCHOOLHOUSE ARTS COLLECTIVE   \nOPEN STUDIO & SALE!  |  Sunday March 24 2024   |  11 am – 4 pm  \nAt the Elora Centre for the Arts (South Entrance) \nADMISSION IS FREE! \nSchoolhouse Arts Collective is the largest working Art Studio & Gallery in the area\, home to almost 20 local artists\, creating in diverse mediums including watercolour\, acrylic\, oil\, sculpture\, encaustic\, mixed media & fibre art. \nThe Schoolhouse Arts Collective showcases the talent and range of our artists who can’t wait to meet you! \n \nFor more information about the event or SHAC\, please visit https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/ecfta-partners/schoolhouse-arts-cooperative/ or email schoolhouseartselora@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/schoolhouse-arts-collective-pop-up-art-show-sale/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240324T160000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: 'Mimosa' curated group exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Reception to meet all the artists will be Sunday March 24th from 2-4pm. Mingle with the artists\, be inspired\, and enjoy a Mimosa! \nLet’s celebrate women in the arts! The female artists who create\, the women who inspire artists to create\, the women in our community who need inspiration from other creative women!  An afternoon to engage\, encourage and express ourselves together. \nThis curated group exhibition in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts\, will feature paintings\, photography\, mixed media\, textiles and sculpture – all in celebration of the female form\, positivity\, and strength.  \n \nLet’s encourage each other through the powerful creative expression of these talented artists!   \nAdmission is free.  Refreshments will be served (yes\, Mimosas will be on the menu!) PLUS free sample treatments from the professionals at IMpower Wellness! \nThis exhibition entitled “Mimosa” is a nod to the Mimosa flower that symbolizes female strength\, and is also the symbol of Women’s Day.  A single flower is lovely on it’s own\, but as a group of flowers in a bouquet it is truly stunning!  Presented by IMpower Wellness. \nThus\, the significance of a group show\, a collaborative “bouquet” that is meant to fill your soul.   Featured artists include: \nDanielle Arnold  |  Rosalinde Baumgartner  |  Indra Dosanjh  |  Carol Folino  |  Jessica Spooner  |  Janice Thomson\nTo find out more about the exhibition and the artists participating\, please click here. \n \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/opening-reception-mimosa-curated-group-exhibition/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240407T150000
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SUMMARY:OIL & COLD WAX ABSTRACT LANDSCAPES  |  WITH CAROLYN SHARP
DESCRIPTION:OIL & COLD WAX ABSTRACT LANDSCAPES   \nWEEKEND WORKSHOP  |  WITH CAROLYN SHARP \nSATURDAY\, APRIL 6\, 2024  |  11 am – 4 pm \nSUNDAY\, APRIL 7\, 2024  |  11 am – 3 pm \nAGES 16+ | MAX. 8  |  $250 + hst  \nUnleash your creativity and make your own masterpiece using oil paint and cold wax medium. Carolyn will guide you towards creating atmospheric and colourful abstracted land & waterscape paintings on archival oil paper and cradled wood panels. You will also learn ways to find compelling compositions and create colour harmony in your paintings. Materials list will be emailed to students. \nThis workshop is suitable for all levels of experience! \n \nEXPERIENCED OIL & COLD WAX PAINTERS (NO KIT FEE) \nPlease bring the following: \n\n5 landscape images printed in black and white on 8-1/2” by 11” paper\nOil paints – a variety of colours\, plus LOTS OF TITANIUM WHITE\nCold Wax Medium\nOil Sticks and/or oil pastels\nVariety of mark making tools\nCreative catalyst Wedge\, straight edge\nSilicone Bowl Scraper\nMetal Palette knife\, pointed tip\nDisposable paint Palette or parchment paper\n1” roll of Painter’s masking tape\n2-3 cradled wood panels with 2 coats of gesso (tape off the sides before gessoing)\n\nPanel sizes between 8×10 up to 16×20  \n\n1/2 sheet Arches Oil Paper (22” x 30”) cut lengthwise\nRoll of blue “Shop” Paper Towels\nWax Paper (for transporting wet paintings)\nBox or box lid for transporting wet panels\n\nBEGINNER PAINTERS (**KIT FEE of $20 payable in cash to Carolyn at the start of class) \nPlease bring the following: \n\n5 landscape images printed in black and white on 8-1/2” by 11” paper\nTitanium White oil paint\n2-3 cradled wood panels – Sizes 8” x10”\n1” Painters Tape\nBox or box lid for transporting wet panels home on Day 2\n\nYour $20 Kit Fee will provide you with use of the following: \nCold Wax Medium\, ½ sheet of Arches Oil Paper\, a variety of oil paint colours\, a variety of oil sticks & pastels\, mark making tools including Palette Knife & silicone tools\, Gesso (to seal your cradled panels)\, Parchment paper (to use as a palette)\, Wax paper (for transporting wet panels home)\, Shop paper towels \n\nMeet Carolyn! \nCarolyn Sharp is an award-winning full-time artist living & working in beautiful Elora. Her paintings are imaginary\, intuitive\, soulful expressions depicting the lands and waters of Ontario in an abstracted manner. Her background in Interior Design provides her with a keen eye for creating colourful and compelling paintings in both acrylic and oil & cold wax. She began studying art in 2003\, and has trained with many highly regarded artists throughout North America. Carolyn exhibits her work through galleries\, the annual Elora Fergus Studio Tour\, and her private studio/gallery which is open to the public by appointment. She offers semi-private classes from her Elora studio\, has taught at the Elora Mill\, and now through the Elora Centre for the Arts. www.carolyn-sharp.com \n  \n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/oil-cold-wax-abstract-landscapes-with-carolyn-sharp-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240408T160000
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SUMMARY:SPRING AWAKENING!  APRIL PA DAY FOR KIDS!
DESCRIPTION:SPRING AWAKENING!  |  PA Day for Kids! \nMonday\, April 8\, 2024  |  9 am – 4 pm \nPA Day camp has been changed to Monday April 8\, to align with UGDSB PA Day schedule.  Please contact programming@ecfta.ca if you have registered and would like a refund for the Friday\, April 19 PA Day. \nIf you have registered already for April 19\, your spot is secure. Please join  us on Monday the 8th! \nAges 4-12  |  Max 36 \n$70 no hst \n1 spot left! Please email programming@ecfta.ca for a spot. \nApril SHOWERS bring May FLOWERS in this creative-play-day featuring expressive watercolour painting and paper. Let’s spread our arms wide and welcome April\, learn about the solar eclipse and let our creativity shine in our cheery Art Classroom and Maker Space! \nThis school year\, we have expanded our PA Day program to accommodate 36 young artists! We will be dividing our PA Day kids into 2 groups (ages 4-6 and 7-12) and working in both our cheery Art Classroom and the sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space . \nLed by ECFTA Art Educators Alexa Collette and Stephanie Lines-Toohill. Our PD days are a balance of guided art instruction & learning in our art classroom\, and open-creative exploration in our maker space. Along with outdoor fresh air and play during breaks\, as always! \n \n\nAbout the Instructors \nAlexa Collette recently graduated from the BA program at the University of Guelph and has been facilitating workshops and camp experiences for the past few years and loving every minute of it! Alexa is a painter\, drawer\, loves creating murals\, and collaborating with the community. She is excited to create a space for art-making and exploration at the Elora Centre for the Arts! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nStephanie Lines-Toohill brings her magical mix of compassion\, creativity\, and mindfulness to everything she does. She reminds us to pause and find wonder in unexpected places. She helps us let go of our worries and to be brave. Steph also runs Sparrow’s Nest Makerspace\, a collaborative community space of connection. You might find her on a forest walk where she finds calming inspiration and beautiful found objects. Stephanie has been leading youth art groups and community art opportunities for over 15 years. She champions the process of each artist as a curious explorer! \n\nTo ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and fun! \n\nA healthy mid-morning snack and lunch\nRefillable water bottle\nDress for the weather and for getting messy\n\n\n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date\, Registration fees may however be credited to an alternate course/workshop. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance.  In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel courses/ workshops\, & you would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit can be applied to a future course/ workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/spring-awakening-april-pa-day/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240414T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
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SUMMARY:WEAVING 201 | EXPRESS YOURSELF THROUGH TAPESTRY | WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
DESCRIPTION:WEAVING 201 | EXPRESS YOURSELF THROUGH TAPESTRY  \nWITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN \nSunday\, April 14\, 2024  |  9:30 am to 4 pm \nAGES 14+  |  MAX 10  |  $110 + hst   \n$30 kit fee  |  All materials included in the kit fee. \nsold out \nWeaving 201 is designed for those with some weaving experience who wish to dive into designing and creating woven tapestry. To support weavers on this journey\, Dianne will review techniques\, answer your questions\, and discuss a variety of designing techniques. \nThis workshop will give you the opportunity to experiment with various methods and materials. A great way to continue your weaving journey!  Just bring your enthusiasm! \nIf you have ideas and images you wish to work with\, bring them along! \nWe will be working on 13” x 17” frame looms and learn how to warp the loom and use ‘butterflies’ (yarn bundles). Dianne will offer a variety of beautiful yarns for your weaving pleasure including a selection of her hand dyed and hand spun yarn\, unspun wool\, and even some strips of fabric and ribbon yarns to play with. You should be well along the way of creating your masterpiece by the end of the day! \nThis workshop is ideal for those with basic weaving experience or those who have taken one of Dianne’s beginner workshops. \nBring your sense of adventure\, willingness to play with design\, colour and texture! \nPlease note: $30 kit fee to be paid to Dianne at the start of the workshop. \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 region. Dianne recently won an award for her piece in the recent ‘Insights’ show at the Wellington County Museum. \n  \n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability. \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/weaving-201-express-yourself-through-tapestry-with-dianne-kennedy-cruttenden/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
CREATED:20240218T012644Z
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SUMMARY:BRACELET & EARRINGS |  SCALE-MAILLE WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:BRACELET & EARRING | SCALE-MAILLE WORKSHOP \nWITH ARTISAN MAILLE \nThursday\, April 18\, 2024  |  6:00-9:00 PM \nAges 16+  |  Max. 20  |  $75 + hst   |  All materials included. \nUnleash your creativity and dive into the mesmerizing world of scalemaille with this Thursday evening workshop\, designed for both beginners and seasoned crafters. \nIn this hands-on session\, you’ll  create your very own scalemaille bracelet and earrings\, blending the ancient art of maille with the shimmering beauty of scales! \n \nJoin us and transform simple materials into stunning pieces that capture the light! Rachel and Brad of Artisan Maille will guide you through the process of selecting scales\, linking rings\, and assembling them into wearable art. Whether you’re looking to make a statement piece or add a unique touch to your jewelry collection\, this workshop offers the skills and inspiration you need to craft your own scalemaille accessories. \nThis 3 hour class is a perfect introduction to the how-to’s of creating aluminum scale-maille patterns. A great way to keep the creativity flowing this spring! \n  \nMeet Artisan Maille! \n \nBrad and Rachel of Artisan Maille have been creating chainmaille for almost 10 years. They love to demonstrate their creativity by giving this medieval armor crafting a modern twist. \nInstagram: @Artisan.Maille\nFacebook: @ArtisanMaille\nTiktok: @Artisan.Maille\nEtsy: ArtisanMailleShop.etsy.com \n  \n \n\nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability. \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit for a future workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/bracelet-earring-scale-maille-workshop/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
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:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
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:20240516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
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:20240518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
CREATED:20240514T221451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143931Z
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SUMMARY:Free Shuttle Bus on Weekends around Elora & Fergus (bus stop at the Arts Centre!!)
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday and Sunday from May 18 – September 8th from 11AM – 5PM!   \nYou can hop on / hop off the free shuttle that runs throughout Elora and Fergus!  Park your car and ride the shuttle to all of the points of interest – and it’s FREE!  Check out the map graphic below for the stops and times! A round trip would take an hour\, but make a day of it and plan a day of it!  NEW bus stop at the front doors of the Elora Centre for the Arts! \n \n \n  \nMake sure you get off at the NEW BUS STOP located at the FRONT DOORS OF THE ARTS CENTRE!  Don’t forget we have a picnic area and outdoor art pathway to visit\, as well as our gallery\, artisan shop and events! \n  \nThe Elora and Fergus Downtown Shuttle offers a round-trip service every hour\, on the hour from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. throughout the summer months. The shuttle stops at the following locations: \n\nGrand River Raceway (starting point 00:00)\nMacDonald Square (00:05 and 00:50)\nElora Centre for the Arts/Bissell Park (00:10 and 00:45)\nWellington County Museum and Archives (00:15 and 00:40)\nFergus Marketplace (00:20 and 00:35)\nCentre Wellington Sportsplex (00:30)\n\n  \n \nFor more information please visit the Township website here.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/free-shuttle-bus-on-weekends-around-elora-fergus-bus-stop-at-the-arts-centre/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
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:20240525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
CREATED:20240111T222915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143712Z
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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:20240526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
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:20240607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
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:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
CREATED:20240222T230458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143817Z
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SUMMARY:WEAVING TECHNIQUES  |  TAPESTRY WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
DESCRIPTION:WEAVING TECHNIQUES  |   \nTAPESTRY WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN \nSATURDAY\, JUNE 8\, 2024  |  10 AM – 4 PM \nAGES 14+  |  MAX 10  |  $110 + hst  \nJoin textile artist Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden for a full day of learning a variety of tapestry techniques! This workshop is for those weavers who want a review and for new weavers to get started on your tapestry weaving adventure! \nDianne brings her wealth of knowledge and spirit of adventure to this immersive 6-hour workshop. In this playful class you will explore weaving through a variety of tapestry techniques such as: plain weave\, rya knots\, soumack\, eccentric weave and irregular hatching. Participants will learn weaving techniques and some of Dianne’s favourite stitches and tips to create designs while exploring form\, colour and texture. Dianne will have a variety of small looms to show you\, so you may continue your adventure in weaving by building a small loom yourself or purchase from a number of companies a finished loom. \nThe joys of tapestry weaving awaits! \nPlease note there is a $30 kit fee\, payable in cash to Dianne at the start of class. \nYour kit will have a large selection of beautiful yarns to choose from and a simple frame loom\, tapestry bobbins and everything you will need to continue/start your tapestry weaving adventure. \n           \n\nMeet Dianne! \n \nDianne has been creating woven art since the early 1970’s. Dianne first studied weaving at Sheridan School of Design\, apprenticed with Robert L. Kidd in Michigan and in 2015 completed an internship with Master Tapestry artist Maximo Laura in his studio in Lima\, Peru. A lifetime of weaving; Dianne’s work has been shown and collected throughout North America in venues such as The Detroit Institute of Art\, Nuit Blanche in Ottawa\, The Gore Bay Museum\, the Textile Museum of Canada\, The Queen Street Gallery in Niagara on the Lake\, The Brick Room Gallery in St. Cathrines and the Sheepish Grin on Manitoulin Island\, The Elora Fergus Studio Tour\, and is a member of the Octarines Women’s Art Collective that has shown throughout the area. Dianne shows at the Craig Gallery in Meaford\, Ontario and recently won an award for her piece in the recent ‘Insights’ show at the Wellington County Museum and will be participating in the Pelham Art Show in Fonthill over this coming Mothers Day Weekend. \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/weaving-techniques-tapestry-with-dianne-kennedy-cruttenden/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240609T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240609T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
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:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
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:20240627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
CREATED:20240619T194325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T144000Z
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SUMMARY:Pavilion Summer Concert Series - 6 free shows in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts!
DESCRIPTION:(various dates and times\, see below) \nLook out summer!  Mark your calendars for these 6 free concerts\, taking place in the Pavilion in the yard at the Arts Centre this summer!  In support of emerging artists\, and to encourage easy ways to connect to each other through performance\, we are thrilled to launch this new series for you! \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. \nMV Real Estate Brokerage and Sleeman Breweries are also supporting our community BBQ picnics that are paired with the July 25 and September 5 concert dates.  Check out our events page for all the details about our BBQ picnics (you need to order ahead if you want to order a BBQ dinner on those dates). \nScroll down for details! \n \n \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 at the Arts Centre is located at 75 Melville Street in Elora\n\n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/pavilion-summer-concert-series-6-free-shows-in-the-yard-at-the-elora-centre-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
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:20240707T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163728
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:20240708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163729
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:20240710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163729
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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