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SUMMARY:Venue Rentals
DESCRIPTION:host your wedding.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/venue-rentals/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:venue
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SUMMARY:OUTREACH: Supportive Arts Program for Young Adults with (dis)Abilities
DESCRIPTION:An inclusive\, all abilities art and mindfulness workshop for young adults with (dis)abilities 18+ \nSUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation\, offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with (dis)abilities living in the community. We welcome adults and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program. Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and Mindfulness Coaches.  The Supportive Arts program has now expanded to 4 sessions per week. \n \nTHE PROGRAM: Join us for a guided 2-hour workshop\, specifically 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!  Supportive Arts is offered free of charge to all participants and support companions\, thanks to the generous support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. \n \nTo find out more about this program\, or to register\, please click here! \nVisit our Facebook page for photos and weekly updates! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nOTF Grant Boost:  The Ontario Trillium Foundation has supported this program with a 3-year grant boost\, allowing us to offer additional classes each year.  Our 2021 Fall program has expanded to 3 workshops a week\, with plans to expand to 4 times a week in the fall of 2022. \nThe Ontario Trillium Foundation investment in this project will support positive change in our community to make it healthier and more vibrant over the next 3 years. \nFor more information about this program please click here. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/outreach-supportive-arts-program-for-young-adults-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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SUMMARY:Youth Outreach: Connecting to Community Through Art - for elementary and high school students with (dis)abilities
DESCRIPTION:This program provides  visual arts programming to youth with intellectual and/or developmental (dis)abilities in elementary and secondary school.  Students meet twice a month (once a month at Centre Wellington District High School and once a month at Elora Public School.  The sessions offer art instruction\, provided by an ECFTA Arts Educator\, assisted by classroom teachers. The program\, including instruction and art supplies are free to students.  Project themes are centred around community building\, emphasizing collaboration and success through personal artistic expression. The goal is connecting students to the community in meaningful and creative ways. \n \nWhy is this program important? \nStudents with (dis)abilities (termed “M.I.D” by the school board) experience intellectual and/or developmental delays and face added challenges to feeling supported within the school system and the broader community\, further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. They also have limited access to arts-based resources within the school due to the continued erosion of arts funding. This program strives to engage them in focusing on emotional and social well-being through art projects that connect them with community initiatives\, helping them experience community life beyond school. Our goal is that they feel more connected and included in the community. \nThe 2019 Vital Signs Report demonstrates the need for this program as follows: \n\nOnly 41% of students feel a sense of belonging to their community through school;\nAccessibility to the arts continues to be a barrier for many;\nYouth mental health is a particular vulnerability; and\nConnection to the community is listed as a preventative factor against suicide.\n\nThis project arose as a direct request from teachers of M.I.D (mild intellectual disability) and Life Skills students and aligns with our goal of supporting community needs through the arts. \nAs additional funding and donations are secured for our Youth Outreach programs\, additional sessions will be added.  In the meantime\, we are grateful for the support from The Harry Foster Foundation who have enabled this program to run for the Fall/Winter 2022!  We couldn’t run this program without their support! \n  \n\nIn January 2021\,  we had to run this program virtually\, and we were able to offer this online instruction thanks in part to the support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation Community Building Fund.  This funding has been instrumental in supporting the Art Centre’s emergence from the pandemic\, deepen the curation of exhibitions\, and supporting virtual outreach programs for students with (dis)Abilities. \n  \n\n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \nFor more information about this program please contact us at:  programming@ecfta.ca \n  \nTo help support this program by donating today please click here.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/youth-outreach-connecting-to-community-through-art-for-students/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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SUMMARY:Supportive Arts Program for Young Adults with (dis)Abilities - Fall 2022 to Spring 2023
DESCRIPTION:An inclusive\, all abilities art and mindfulness workshop for young adults with (dis)abilities 18+ \nSUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation\, offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with (dis)abilities living in the community. We welcome adults and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program. Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and Mindfulness Coaches.  The Supportive Arts program has now expanded to 4 sessions per week. \nTHE PROGRAM: Join us for a guided 2-hour workshop\, specifically 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!  Supportive Arts is offered free of charge to all participants and support companions\, thanks to the generous support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. \n \n \nFALL 2022 – SPRING 2023 \nWe offer four\, 2-hour sessions per week\, Mondays\, Wednesdays and Thursdays\, between Sept and June. \nOUR SPACE: Our bright and cheerful ECFTA classroom is wheelchair accessible and adheres to all WDGPH covid-19 protocols.  In warm temperatures\, we may run programming outside in our 1500 square foot big top tent! \nPlease contact us for more information about the program or for availability in our Supportive Arts program! \nVisit our Facebook page for photos and weekly updates! \n\nLOOKING TO VOLUNTEER? \nWe are welcoming new volunteers for our Fall 2022- 2023 season! If you looking for a way to meaningfully engage with your community and have a couple hours a week to assist one of our Supportive Arts’ participants in our cheery studio classroom setting\, please contact us! \n\nOTF Grant Boost:  The Ontario Trillium Foundation has supported this program with a 3-year grant boost\, allowing us to offer additional classes each year.  Our 2021 Fall program has expanded to 3 workshops a week\, with plans to expand to 4 times a week in the fall of 2022. \n  \nThe Ontario Trillium Foundation investment in this project will support positive change in our community to make it healthier and more vibrant over the next 3 years. For more information about this program please click here. \n                    \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/supportive-arts-program-for-young-adults/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops
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SUMMARY:Welcome to the Elora Nature Journaling for homeschooling families!
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, September 13 – December 6\, 2022 | 10 am – 12 pm \nAges 6-10 \n$35 for all 7 weeks \nWelcome to the Elora Nature Journaling group for homeschooling families! \nThis is a registration required\, in person group which meets bi-weekly at the Elora Centre for the Arts\, open to homeschooling students between the ages of 6 and 10 who reside in Wellington County and are currently participating in any style of homeschooling. \nPlease contact Lauren at Eloranaturejournaling@gmail.com to register or for more information. \n \nThe first meeting will be Tuesday\, September 13th 2022 at 10 AM-12 PM. There will be a total of 7 sessions\, running until Tuesday\, December 6th\, 2022. \nThis is not a drop off program. One parent or guardian must attend for each participating family. Accompanying adults are encouraged to bring their own journal and participate alongside their registered student(s). \nThe cost per session is $5 a child.  The total fee per child of $35 can be paid upon registration\, or payment options can be discussed privately upon registration. The fee will go towards covering the cost of the room rental and the use of basic art supplies. \nSuggested supplies for participants to bring include: \n\na watercolour safe journal\nany favourite watercolour painting supplies from home\nrefillable water bottle\nnut-free snack\nweather appropriate clothing for time outdoors\n\nStudent grade watercolours and art supplies will be made available in the class. \nNature journals can be made available at the first class for an additional fee. \nPlease contact Lauren at Eloranaturejournaling@gmail.com to register or for more information.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/welcome-to-the-elora-nature-journaling-group-for-homeschooling-families/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T210000
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SUMMARY:PAINT the ART you LOVE!
DESCRIPTION:PAINT the ART you LOVE! with Eileen MacArthur  |  6-week OPEN STUDIO series \nEvery Wednesday  |  November 2 – December 7\, 2022 \n7:00 pm-9:00 pm \nMax. 10  |  Ages 16+ \n$150 plus HST ($25 per session) \nsold out\nLearn to make the paintings you LOVE in this OPEN STUDIO class with artist and ECFTA Arts Educator Eileen MacArthur.  Eileen will guide you through various exercises and allow for independent working time and individual & group critique.  If there is an artist whose work inspires you\, this class will provide guidance on how to emulate their work and incorporate ideas and techniques into your own own work. \nEileen will offer a welcoming and collaborative environment for all skill levels to learn from one another\, while developing their own individual art practice. \n \nWeek one students will start with some warm-up exercises\, make a material list and be asked to shop for their supplies for week 2. \nBring some inspiring artist\, IG or Pinterest ideas that you would love to paint!  Materials will be provided for week one. \nAbout the Artist: \nEileen MacArthur is a practicing artist and arts educator with over 15 years of experience teaching art to adults and children at the Elora Centre for the Arts\, the Guelph School of Art\, Studiohere and the Art Gallery of Guelph. She holds a Master of Fine Art degree from the University of Guelph\, and a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University. Eileen is inspired by watching artist communities evolve and flourish! Eileen has been an ongoing Arts Educator at the Elora Centre for the Arts as part of our Supportive Arts program for adults with (dis)abilities. She is also our lead Arts Educator for our Youth Outreach program “Connecting to Community Through Art” that supports high school and elementary students in the M.I.D and Life Skills programs\, helping them feel connected to their community through art projects that spark conversation\, awareness and belonging. \nEileen owns and operates the Arthur School of Art\, an art school located in her studio at her home in Arthur Ontario. \nhttps://www.eileenmacarthur.com/   https://www.arthurschoolofart.com/ \n  \n  \n\n \n\n  \n IF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 7 days prior to start date will receive a full refund less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 7 days of start date (fees may however be applied/ credited to an alternate course/ workshop). \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance.  In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel courses/ workshops\, & you would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit can be applied to a future course/ workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/paint-the-art-you-love/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221105T153000
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SUMMARY:Peter Rabbit & Friends. Storytime and Drawing for Young Artists
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 5\, 2022 | 1pm-3:30pm \nMax. 8 \nAges 4-8 \n$45 No hst \nsold out\nBeatrix Potter wrote the story of Peter Rabbit for a little boy named Noel. Each of her stories emerged from letters and gifts sent to the children of her friends and relatives. When her stories were published\, she wanted little books for little hands. \nOur youngest artists ages are invited to join artist and educator Donna Hull in a guided afternoon of character sketching and a finished drawing with coloured pencils! \nPlease note\, we’ve expanded ages for this class up to age 8! \nAll materials provided. \n \n \nDonna Hull is a local artist and educator and has enjoyed a long and varied career as both much loved teacher at Elora Public School and artist. Donna loves to draw\, paint\, build and play! \n \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 7 days prior to start date will receive a full refund less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 7 days of start date (fees may however be applied/ credited to an alternate course/ workshop). \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance.  In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel courses/ workshops\, & you would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit can be applied to a future course/ workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/peter-rabbit-friends-storytime-and-drawing-for-young-artists-ages-4-6/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221112T150000
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SUMMARY:MACRAME fringed feathers with Cecelia Cheng Wall Hanging for Kids!
DESCRIPTION:November 12\, 2022 | 1pm-3pm \nMAX. 15 \nAges 8+ \n$50 no hst \nAll materials provided \nYoung Makers! Join Cecilia Cheng from Fringed Elora and come make a fun\, whimsical feather wall hanging! Perfect for beginners\, ages 8 and up will learn how to use one of the most common macrame knots to make feathers.Cecelia will offer techniques for incorporating different colours\, beads\, and how to use household items as useful macrame tools.  \nA variety of colours of cotton macrame string will be available for kids to personalize their feathers. This workshop will encourage everyone to think creatively\, develop fine motor skills and patience in learning a new skill! No experience necessary!  \n \nAbout Cecilia: \n \nOwned by Cecilia Cheng\, Fringed Elora is a small business focused on handmade pieces of macrame art\, jewelery and decor. From earrings\, to plant hangers to custom wall hangings\, Fringed Elora aims to create unique pieces with a modern\, boho vibe. Creating with sustainability in mind\, all pieces are made with 100% recycled cotton rope or string\, and all materials are carefully sourced from other small Canadian businesses.  Each piece is thoughtfully designed and made in Elora\, Ontario. \n@fringed.elora \nwww.fringedelora.com \n\n  \n  \n \n  \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 7 days prior to start date will receive a full refund less a $25 administrative fee. \nNo refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 7 days of start date (fees may however be applied/ credited to an alternate course/ workshop). \n  \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance.  In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel courses/ workshops\, & you would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit can be applied to a future course/ workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/macrame-fringed-feathers-with-cecelia-cheng-wall-hanging-for-kids/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221119T150000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cardinal! Needle Felting & Mixed Media Workshop with Megan Cleland
DESCRIPTION:AGES 16+ | MAX. 10 participants \n$95 + HST | $15 KIT FEE \nSpend the day with artist Megan Cleland of @inthelineoffibre to learn the basics of needle felting and create your own 8×10 canvas\, featuring a cheery needle felted and mixed-media\, acrylic Holiday Cardinal! \n2 spots left!\n\nPlease note: A $15 material kit fee is payable in cash to the instructor in cash at the start of the workshop. \nSupplied in Kit: \n\nFoam board\n12”x12” canvas\nAcrylic paints\n2-36* needles\nWool\nInstruction sheet to take home\n\nFor more information about the workshop\, please message Megan at https://www.facebook.com/InTheLineofFibre/ \nFor information about our space or registration\, please contact us. \n\nInstructor Bio \nMegan Cleland is a self-taught artist with a passion for felting. In 2000 Megan and her husband purchased a farm in Australia that came with 400 fine wool merinos. She started explored felting\, spinning\, and weaving for the sheer enjoyment of being surrounded by incredible fibres. Megan returned to Canada in 2008 and began to combine her love of portraiture and needle felting. The switch from amateur to professional has been a recent decision. The response to Megan’s work has driven that path. Painting with wool to create realistic portraits and landscapes has been a natural progression from watercolour and pastel with exciting results. It is more organic and has a warmth and texture that makes the viewer want to reach out and touch it. \n@inthelineoffibre www.facebook.com/InTheLineofFibre \n   \nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 7 days prior to start date will receive a full refund less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 7 days of start date (fees may however be applied/ credited to an alternate course/ workshop). \n  \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance.  In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel courses/ workshops\, & you would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit can be applied to a future course/ workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/holiday-cardinal-needle-felting-mixed-media-workshop-with-megan-cleland/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221213T133000
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SUMMARY:Bungalow Community Lunch Program: "Feeding the Soul"
DESCRIPTION:Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month!  FREE | Everyone welcome  |  12:00 – 1:30PM \nTuesday December 13 – HOLIDAY FEAST WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE ELORA LEGION!!!   DINE IN\, OR TAKE HOME \n*New location this week for the Holiday Feast.  This will be the final lunch of the year\, until the program begins again in January 2023. \n \nWhat is “Feeding the Soul” lunch?  A consistent calendar of lunches  (2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month)\, with a central location for hosting the lunches at the Elora Centre for the Arts.  Lunches are hot and nutritious and prepared in a food-safe kitchen and served by community volunteers. \nThe goal of the Bungalow lunch program is to help create more resilient\, equitable communities for individuals and families; improve mental well-being and COVID recovery though connection with others; address nutrition needs in the community by offering healthy meals; and create volunteer opportunities. \n \nPLEASE NOTE! You can now stay for lunch (or take your lunch to go!)   \nLook for updated information and contact info on Facebook (@Community Lunch at Bungalow 55).  Cutlery and dishes are provided. \nEveryone is welcome to come to the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) any time between 12:00 -1:30 PM.  Eat in or take home. \nThe program is a collaboration of community – from volunteers who collect food donations from our giving community\, to restauranteurs\, grocers and farmers.  It engages volunteers who help prep and prepare the food in the kitchen at St. John’s Anglican Church\, with oversight by a head cook.  It relies on volunteers who provide transportation for luncheon participants who have mobility issues or don’t own a car or the delivery of leftover food to community members who couldn’t attend in person. \nThe lunch program is FREE and everyone is welcome – thanks to the generosity of the Centre Wellington Community Foundation\, local community members and restaurants who donate food\, and our wonderful volunteers!!! \nDonations are accepted for those who are able to. \nHealth & Safety: \n\nCovid health regulations will be followed\nFood is prepared in a certified kitchen\nAt least one member of the kitchen staff will have a Food Handler’s Certificate\nCheck the program’s facebook page for health updates and lunch details for the week! https://www.facebook.com/CommunityLunchAtBungalow55\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\nBring your own cutlery\, plate\, bowl mug (we will have extras on hand in case you forget!)\nBring your own container to take leftovers home!\n\nWhere is it? \nAll of our lunches are served at the Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street in Elora.  In the Fall & Winter months\, we enjoy lunch in the gallery at the Centre!  In the spring & summer\, we enjoy lunch in the yard at the Centre! \n \n \n \n\n \n  \nMore information or to request transportation\, or meal delivery: \nPlease call 519-766-5883 or email reynolds.debra@gmail.com to arrange a ride or lunch delivery for anyone in the community \nFor Updates on the Program please check the facebook page for this program https://www.facebook.com/CommunityLunchAtBungalow55 \nWANT TO VOLUNTEER OR DONATE FOOD FOR THE PROGRAM?  Check the above Facebook page for food items needed each week!  Drop off location for food donations is at the Elora Centre for the Arts (back kitchen door\, bins outside).  Please contact Debra Reynolds for more details at reynolds.debra@gmail.com \n  \n\nIn the News: \n“Feeding the Hungry\, Feeding the Soul at Elora’s Bungalow Community Project” –  Elora Fergus Today January 10\, 2022 \n  \n“Looking for a free lunch? Look no further than Bungalow 55 Community Luncheon” – The Wellington Advertiser January 24\, 2022 \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/bungalow-community-lunch-program-feeding-the-soul/2022-11-22/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T233406
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting @ ECFTA
DESCRIPTION:Annual General Meeting: Elora Centre for the Arts \nYou are invited to join us for our Annual General Meeting\, and celebrate our 20th anniversary! Please come to the gallery and see our “year in review” and how we’ve worked to improve our community through the arts. \nEveryone is welcome to attend.  Please ensure your membership is current in order to vote at the AGM.  Membership information can be found here. \nTo find out more about the upcoming AGM\, our past Annual General Meetings\, or review past updates from the Co-Chairs\, please click here.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T233406
CREATED:20220817T205511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142842Z
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SUMMARY:HOLLYdays MAKE + SHARE! NOVEMBER PA DAY FOR KIDS!
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 25\, 2022 | 9 am – 4 pm \nAges 6-12 | Max 15 \n$65 no hst \nHOLLYdays MAKE + SHARE! \nsold out\nYoung makers! Let’s meet new friends & old in our cheery studio classroom this November to get ready for the holiday season for a day of making and taking! We’ll focus on the idea of sharing and giving in this makers’ day designed for big-hearted junior artists who love to share their handmade talents with their friends and families! \n \nLed by ECFTA Arts Educator Kristine May. \nKristine May has over 20 years experience designing and implementing expressive art workshops\, classes and educational art programs within galleries\, art centres\, community outreach and both the public & private school system\, Kris is dedicated to exploring the link between the arts and wellbeing; committed to inspiring others through creative outlets.  Her goal is to promote the benefits of creative expression and provide opportunities for all individuals to tap into their own innate creativity\, where they are free to explore and expand their creative pursuits and potential. Kristine has an Honours Degree in Visual Arts from U.W.O. and completed her Masters level training in Art Therapy (TATI) \n  \nTo ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and fun: \n\nA healthy mid-morning snack and lunch\nRefillable water bottle\nDress for the weather each day and for getting messy\nMasking is not required and is left to your discretion.\nWe ask that you follow UGDSB pre-screening best practices. If your child has a new or worsening symptom\, please use your best judgement.\n\n\n \n\nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 7 days prior to start date will receive a full refund less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 7 days of start date (fees may however be applied/ credited to an alternate course/ workshop). \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance.  In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel courses/ workshops\, & you would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit can be applied to a future course/ workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/hollydays-make-share-november-pa-day-for-kids/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T233406
CREATED:20221027T201453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142917Z
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SUMMARY:Open House Weekend: Artist Studios Open!  Get Ready for Christmas Sale!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday November 26 and Sunday November 27\, 2022  |  10AM – 4PM \nYou are invited to wander our building and meet the working artists in their studios!  Normally\, these studios are closed to the public but we are opening our doors throughout the building so you can meet the artists and see the collection of work that they’ve been working on recently.  Just in time for Christmas gift-giving! \nUnique and one-of-a-kind artist made gifts including watercolours\, oil & wax\, acrylics\, mixed media\, needle felting\, pottery\, sculpture\, prints and more! \n \nParticipating studios include: \n– Schoolhouse Art Collective (Pat Armstrong\, Sharon Betton\, Megan Cleland\, Emi Embrey\, Carol Gregg\, Teri Hranka\, Jo Lomas\, Nadine McEwen\, Kim McKeown\, Anne Munroe\, Kim Winsor) located on the main floor\, south side of building \n– Second Floor Art Studio (Terry Gregg and Nancy Ariss)\, located on the second floor\, north side of building \n– Carolyn Drimmie & Karen Dicicco Studio\, located on the second floor\, south side of building \n  \nThe main gallery of the Elora Centre for the Arts and the Artisan Shop will also be open during the Open House weekend! \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/open-house-weekend-artist-studios-open-get-ready-for-christmas-sale/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T233406
CREATED:20220816T184732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142836Z
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SUMMARY:Winter MACRAME & Evergreen WREATH! with Fringed Elora and Oak + Ivy
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 27\, 2022 | 1 pm to 4 pm \nAges 16+ | Max 15 \n$90 plus hst \nsold out\nOak + Ivy and Fringed Elora are combining forces to bring a festive\, ever lasting holiday wreath workshop to Elora Centre for the Arts’ studio classroom for some seasonal merry MAKING! \nLearn the basics of macrame from Cecilia Cheng of Fringed Elora\, with an emphasis on the most common knots used to create your own designs.  Olivia Harrison from Oak and Ivy will teach you how to create your own seasonal foliage arrangement and discuss foraging tips to create your own winter wreath! \nA perfect Sunday afternoon for you and a friend! No experience necessary. All materials included. \n \nAbout the artists: \n \nOwned by Cecilia Cheng\, Fringed Elora is a small business focused on handmade pieces of macrame art\, jewelery and decor. From earrings\, to plant hangers to custom wall hangings\, Fringed Elora aims to create unique pieces with a modern\, boho vibe. Creating with sustainability in mind\, all pieces are made with 100% recycled cotton rope or string\, and all materials are carefully sourced from other small Canadian businesses.  Each piece is thoughtfully designed and made in Elora\, Ontario. \n@fringed.elora  www.fringedelora.com \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nOak + Ivy creates intentionally wild and non traditional floral arrangements that pull from the natural environment and evolve with the changing seasons . Owned by Olivia Harrison\, Oak + Ivy highlights seasonal and locally grown florals as well as foraged materials creating a whimsical and garden style design. Always creating with sustainability and the community in mind\, Oak + Ivy is foam free\, a strong proponent of recycling hard goods and chooses to support smaller\, organic and chemical free floral farmers. Created in Elora\, home of Vintage + Flowers. \n@theoakandivy \n\n  \n  \n  \n \n\nIF YOU CANCEL \nCancellations up to 7 days prior to start date will receive a full refund less a $25 administrative fee. \nNo refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 7 days of start date (fees may however be applied/ credited to an alternate course/ workshop). \nIF WE CANCEL \nTo help ensure the course you’re interested in runs\, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance.  In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel courses/ workshops\, & you would be eligible for a full refund of fees\, or credit can be applied to a future course/ workshop\, pending availability.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/winter-macrame-evergreen-wreath-with-fringed-elora-and-oak-ivy/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T233406
CREATED:20221012T212249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142915Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception and Live Music: Meet the artist Carolyn Riddell (with harp musician Shannon Kingsbury)
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us in the gallery to meet painter and printmaker Carolyn Riddell as we launch her new solo exhibition\, ‘Common Threads: A Printmaker’s Portal’. \nLive Music at the Reception!  Musician Shannon Kingsbury will be gracing the space with her harp playing! \nRefreshments will be served.  This is a free event\, everyone is welcome! \n \nJoin us to meet the artist and enjoy live harp music in the gallery! \nTo find out more about musician Shannon Kingsbury\, please click here. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n \nTo find out more about this exhibition and the artist\, please click here.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/meet-the-artist-reception-common-threads-a-printmakers-portal-carolyn-riddell/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221129T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221129T233000
DTSTAMP:20260509T233406
CREATED:20221102T212728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142927Z
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SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday!  Tuesday November 29th: Please support our youth outreach programs!
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING OUR YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR GIVING TUESDAY 2022! \nYOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT FOR 1 OR MORE KIDS IN CENTRE WELLINGTON!  \nOUR PROGRAMS: Youth sense of belonging and resilience have been rocked by the pandemic. Our Youth Outreach programs are designed to harness the power of community\, creativity and art to teach valuable life skills. Your generosity could sponsor 1 kid\, 2 kids or a kid for an entire session! \n \nOUR GOAL: We can’t run these youth programs without your help! Our goal is to raise $8\,000 for these outreach programs\, helping them all run in Winter/Spring 2023. \n \n\nEven before the pandemic\, less than half of students in Centre Wellington reported feeling a sense of belonging to their community\, and this gap is growing. The creative process allows us to meet youth where they’re at and give them a safe space to express themselves. In art\, there is no wrong answer. \nFor Giving Tuesday\, we are raising awareness and money for our Youth Outreach programs that serve kids with added obstacles: elementary and high school students with (dis)Abilities\, teens recovering from addiction\, and tweens looking to find their place in the world. Our goal is to address their severed connection with community\, utilizing the creative process to talk about feelings management\, teamwork\, resilience\, emotional expression and human connection. \n \nYOU CAN BRING ART AND HEALING INTO THE LIVES OF KIDS IN OUR COMMUNITY!\nSupport 1 kid for 1 class\, 2 kids for 1 class or a kid for an entire session! \n1. High School & Elementary Students with (dis)Abilibities: Community Connections Through Art \nThis program connects Centre Wellington students with (dis)abiities to important community conversations\, using art projects as the conduit for connection\, personal well-being\, belonging and mental health support. Projects emphasize collaboration and success through personal artistic expression. This is a bi-weekly program within the schools. \n1 kid\, 1 class = $20 | 2 kids\, 1 class = $50 | 1 kid\, full session = $550 \n2. The Nest! After School Program for Tweens \nThis program supports tweens age 10+ seeking to re-engage and re-connect with their peers in a safe\, creative and nurturing space. This social “maker space” encourages community building\, collaboration and creativity. Sessions are gently guided\, allowing for free flow of thoughts and ideas. Arts Centre facilitators provide supervision\, gently guided creative projects and support in this open flow\, gender diverse program. This is a weekly program. \n1 kid\, 1 class = $30 | 2 kids\, 1 class = $60 | 1 kid\, full session = $550 \n3. Youth Addiction & Recovery Program: The Healing Power of Art and Creative Expression \nIn partnership with Portage Ontario\, this program incorporates art and creative expression as the conduit for acceptance\, sharing and healing. It allows for emotional exploration\, coping strategies and discussions about the challenges of recovery. Run by Arts Centre educators\, engagement facilitators and a social worker. Each session is 6 weeks\, run twice weekly at the Arts Centre. \n1 kid\, 1 class = $45 | 2 kids\, 1 class = $90 | 1 kid\, full session = $400 \n  \nFor ways to give please click here!
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/giving-tuesday-tuesday-november-29th-please-support-our-youth-outreach-programs/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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