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SUMMARY:Spotlight Series: Marjan Kaviani
DESCRIPTION:The Spotlight Series centres the work of contemporary artists in dialogue with past and present-day lived experiences in the place we call Guelph. Recognizing that the month of November invites reflections of remembrance\, the Spotlight Series broadens understandings of war through the lens of two contemporary conflicts\, in Ukraine and Iran. \nThis instillation features the work of Iranian Canadian artist Marjan Kaviani whose art will be on view at the Guelph Civic Museum until March 3\, 2024. \nArtist Statement\n“My parents lived under the Iranian regime before coming to Canada. Growing up\, I saw that the revolution in Iran left a psychological imprint on my family. I speak to\, and retell\, that experience in my art. I imagine the figures in my work as casualties of the Iranian regime. I have firsthand experience with their rage and trauma. \nIn my paintings\, I create a psychological tableau of the people around me. I reveal their humanity\, suffering\, sadness\, and absurdity. The distorted figures lack connection to their spirituality. Through my art\, I ask the victims of the Iranian revolution to question their pervasive malaise (depression). \nAs an expressionistic painter\, I share the emotional impact of my own experiences. My colour palette and the distortions of my figures are used to exaggerate and intensify my creative expression. I use layers of wet and dry oil paint to create a surreal atmosphere.” \nArtist Biography\nMarjan Kaviani is an Iranian Canadian artist\, based in Guelph. Kaviani graduated from Claude Watson Secondary Arts before undertaking an undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph\, where she majors in Studio Art and minors in Psychology. \nIn 2022\, Kaviani won the Jane Graham Memorial Award (Guelph Arts Council). In 2023\, she placed 3rd at the University of Guelph’s annual Juried Art Show. She has had solo exhibitions at Homer Watson House and Gallery in Kitchener and at Boarding House Arts in Guelph. \nHighlighted Iranian Communities in Guelph\nGuelph Iranian Student Association \n\n\n\n	The Conjuring of Arak\, 2023\, oil on linen \n\n\n	Is This Home\, 2023\, oil on canvas \n\n\n	The Cry\, 2022\, oil on linen \n\n\n	Father's Abandoned Home\, 2023\, oil on canvas \n\n\n	Caste of Arbadil\, 2023\, Oil on canvas \n\n\n	Whispers of Zoroaster\, 2023\, oil on canvas \n\n\n	The Drag of Lily Pads\, 2023\, Oil on canvas \n\n\n	The Dehydration of Anahita\, 2023\, oil on canvas \n\n\n	Ishafan\, 2023\, Oil on canvas \n\n\n	Somewhere Far Away\, 2023\, oil on canvas \n\n\n	The Edge of Ramsar\, 2023\, oil on canvas \n\n\n	The Glimmer of Hope\, 2023\, oil on canvas
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/spotlight-series-dreamt-on-a-collective-journey-by-marjan-kaviani/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Spotlight Series: Taras Lachowsky
DESCRIPTION:The Spotlight Series centres the work of contemporary artists in dialogue with past and present-day lived experiences in the place we call Guelph. Recognizing that the month of November invites reflections of remembrance\, the Spotlight Series broadens understandings of war through the lens of two contemporary conflicts\, in Ukraine and Iran. \nThis installation  by Ukrainian Canadian artist Taras Lachowsky is on view at the Guelph Civic Museum until March 3\, 2024. \nArtist Statement\n“There is war in Ukraine — no one was expecting it\, except the people of Ukraine. The war started with Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Ukranians have been expecting\, dreading\, and praying that war would not happen. \nTaras Shechenko (my namesake and Ukraine’s poet laureate) spoke of destroying a nation by destroying its culture. Unimaginable atrocities have taken place. Cultural landmarks and monuments have been destroyed. \nI am Ukrainian Canadian and I am experiencing this war on a very personal level\, as part of the Ukrainian diaspora. I feel helpless\, stunned\, and numb. \nIn my way\, I am trying to record and understand something that my parents also lived through. Must Ukrainians of every generation know war? \nIn my Guelph studio\, I make art to balance the destruction\, pain\, and horror that I have seen from my safe harbour. Peace and democracy must win.” \nArtist Biography\nTaras Palijh Lachowsky is an Ukrainian Canadian artist\, based in Guelph. He explores the histories of Ukrainian culture\, past\, present\, and future. His parents emigrated from Ukraine\, through Germany to France and finally to Canada in 1950. Born in Sudbury in 1964\, he is the youngest of 10 children. \nLachowsky studied textile and surface design at Sheridan College\, then earned a B.A. in Fine Art at the University of Guelph. His recent exhibitions focus on the symbols\, patterns\, and colours in the Ukrainian cut-paper techniques of Vytynanky\, Vishytchy\, and Pysanky. \nHighlighted Ukrainian Communities in Guelph\nSaving Ukrainian Cultural College\nUkrainian Church Guelph Community  \n\n\n\n	Drevo (Tree) 2023 \n\n\n	The Montanka Project 2023 1 \n\n\n	Which Way Does The Blood Flow in Bucha 2022 \n\n\n	The Montanka Project 2023  \n\n\n	First Day February 2022 \n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/spotlight-series-art-out-of-war-ukraine-the-montanka-project-by-taras-lackowsky/
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:Tales From the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers
DESCRIPTION:Tales from the Hill is presented by the Guelph Guild of Storytellers and features a guest teller in addition to Guild tellers. The evening includes hot cider\, light refreshments\, and conversation. Guests are invited to register a telling or participate during the open mic storytelling. \nTales from the Hill runs on the second Wednesday or Thursday of each month from October to May. \nGuests can arrive at 6:30 pm for casual socializing\, call to order at 7:00 pm for storytelling\, followed by time for more visiting.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/tales-from-the-hill-guelph-guild-of-storytellers-4/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Dots to Mindfulness Workshop with Roxana Bahrami
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event is officially SOLD OUT!  \nRoxana Bahrami will teach a half-day art class on pointillism (dot painting). Participants will paint a set of four coasters using small dots of colour to create patterns and motifs. Roxana will highlight straightforward design principles and basic colour theory while encouraging participants to find the connection between this quiet art form and mindfulness. \nPreregistration is required. Get your tickets on Eventbrite. \nFees:\nRegistration is $45 + HST payable in advance\, plus a kit fee of $5 for all supplies\, payable in class to the instructor\, cash only. \nAbout the artist:\nRoxana Bahrami is the owner/operator of Dots to Mindfulness Guelph\, ON Canada. A self-taught artist\, Roxana advocates using pointillism to focus the mind\, enhance creativity and promote relaxation. Her hands-on workshop will help students tap into their creative side while learning about the benefits of dot painting. Roxana is a member of the Guelph Arts Council and showcases her work at the Guelph Studio tour and in the Guelph Civic Museum’s Hilltop Shop. \nhttps://www.roxanabahrami.com
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/dots-to-mindfulness-workshop-with-roxana-bahrami/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Military Lecture: John Norton - Teyoninhokarawen and the Indigenous Great Lakes 1780s-1820s
DESCRIPTION:John Norton was born to a Cherokee man and a Scottish woman in 1770\, and adopted by the Mohawks in the 1790s. He rose to important military and diplomatic leadership positions among the Haudenosaunee (or Iroquois) of the Grand River north of Lake Erie\, wrote the most extensive Native-authored text of his generation\, and strove to protect First Nations independence on a changing frontier. In this richly illustrated presentation\, Dr. Carl Benn will explore the life of this important historical figure\, particularly as Norton’s story relates to the Ohio war of the 1790s and the War of 1812. \nJohn Norton – Teyoninhokarawen and the Indigenous Great Lakes 1780s – 1820s is presented by Dr. Carl Benn.  Preregistration is required to attend in-person. You can get your tickets on Eventbrite. The lecture will premiere both in-person at the Civic Museum\, and online via our Facebook livestream. The recorded conversation is available on Facebook\, YouTube\, and our Museum Everywhere Portal.  \nGuelph Museums’ Military Lecture series is presented in partnership with the Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada. \nWatch The Recording:\n\nAbout Dr. Carl Benn:\n \nBefore coming to Ryerson (now Toronto Metropolitan University) in 2008\, Dr. Carl Benn worked in the museum field for 34 years\, where he fulfilled senior curatorial and managerial duties\, restored historical properties\, curated exhibits\, and produced other public resources. Carl has published extensively\, including six history books\, the most recent being A Mohawk Memoir from the War of 1812: John Norton – Teyoninhokarawen. His current book project is a history of the creation of the Royal Ontario Museum. Carl’s teaching at TMU focuses on museum history\, curatorship\, heritage management\, material culture\, and archaeology.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/military-lecture-john-norton-teyoninhokarawen-and-the-indigenous-great-lakes-1780s-1820s/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Fourth Friday: Matt Zaddy with Heather Christine
DESCRIPTION:Every Fourth Friday of the month enjoy free admission to the Civic Museum from 5 to 9 p.m.\, and a free concert starting at 7 p.m. Cash bar.\nPreregistration is required. Get your tickets on Eventbrite. \nThis Fourth Friday there will also be Public Remarks in the programming room at 7 PM and self-guided tours of the new Spotlight Series exhibitions from Taras Lachowsky and Marjan Kaviani throughout the evening. \nAbout Matt Zaddy\nWith a sound that seamlessly blends folk-rock and modern soul\, there’s something for every music fan to love about singer/songwriter Matt Zaddy. A storyteller at heart\, Matt’s music speaks to the soul\, with tales of life\, love\, hardship\, and redemption. As someone who has shared stages with a diverse array of artists including K’Naan\, pop star Francesco Yates\, Can Rock legends Tom Cochrane and Jim Cuddy\, The Trews\, and Cowboy Junkies\, Zaddy’s intention is to connect with as many listeners as possible\, regardless of any genre restrictions. Z \nZaddy released his new single What Comes Around in June 2023 as a follow up to his award- winning 2019 album Be. The song has been added to radio internationally in seven countries\, has over 50k YouTube views\, and has been added to over 250 Spotify Playlists. \nA note to guests\nDue to high demand for seating\, please arrive at the Museum and take your seat by 6:50 pm. Please contact us in advance if you can no longer attend so we can release your tickets to others wishing to attend. Seats not claimed by 6:55pm may be re-assigned to rush line visitors. \nDonations are always appreciated\, please click here.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/fourth-friday-matt-zaddy-with-heather-christine/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Light A Candle: Figures with Silver Candlesticks in Medieval Illumination
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, Debbie Thompson Wilson leads this watercolour workshop\, providing participants with a choice of images based on medieval manuscript illuminations that include silver candlesticks\, taking inspiration from the “Light a Candle to Curse the Dark” exhibition\, currently on view at Guelph Civic Museum\, . All the paintings will be miniatures (under 4 x 6″) and will include images of animals\, birds and human figures\, all bearing silver candlesticks and candles. There will be instruction on painting with watercolours\, gilding (using real gold leaf)\, and using metallic silver paint and artificial silver leaf. Some watercolour experience is helpful.\nPreregistration is required. Get your tickets on Eventbrite. \nMaterials to bring to class:\n\nset of watercolours (pans or tubes)\npalette or plate for mixing colours\na few small watercolour brushes (Size 0 or smaller)\na fine watercolour brush you don’t care about (to use with gilding glue)\npaper towel or rag\nwater container (small yogurt cup ideal)\nHB pencil\n4B or 5B pencil\nkneaded eraser\nFaber Castell Pitt Artist Pen (size XS) or Micron Pigma Pen (size 01) in black ink (or equivalent pen as long as it is waterproof black ink)\nx-acto knife with #11 blade\nFaber-Castell Pitt artist pen (black size XS) or Prismacolour Premier ink pen (sepia..size 005) (available at Wyndham Art Supply\, Michaels)\nruler\nsharp\, clean scissors\n\nSupplies provided for $15 supply fee (payable in class to Debbie\, cash only):\n\nwatercolour paper\na fine watercolour brush\ngold leaf\nmiscellaneous supplies\nhandouts\n\nPlease note: there will be a lunch break during the workshop. Participants may bring a bagged lunch or leave the museum to get lunch in the area. Tea and coffee will be provided. \nAbout the instructor:\nDebbie Thompson Wilson has a BA in Fine Art and has been teaching the methods of medieval manuscript illumination for over 20 years. She exhibits her miniatures (based on on original 10-16th century manuscripts) on the annual Guelph Studio Tour and has taught many workshops throughout BC\, Alberta and Ontario. There is great joy in small things!
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/light-a-candle-figures-with-silver-candlesticks-in-medieval-illumination/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Tales from the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers
DESCRIPTION:Tales from the Hill is presented by the Guelph Guild of Storytellers and features a guest teller in addition to Guild tellers. The evening includes hot cider\, light refreshments\, and conversation. Guests are invited to register a telling or participate during the open mic storytelling. \nTales from the Hill runs on the second Wednesday or Thursday of each month from October to May. \nGuests can arrive at 6:30 pm for casual socializing\, call to order at 7:00 pm for storytelling\, followed by time for more visiting.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/tales-from-the-hill-guelph-guild-of-storytellers-5/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231222T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231222T210000
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SUMMARY:Fourth Friday: A Verese Vassell-Bowen Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Update! This event is now SOLD OUT!  \nEvery Fourth Friday of the month enjoy free admission to the Civic Museum from 5 to 9 p.m\,  a free concert starting at 7 p.m\, and a cash bar. \nJoin us for a Festive Evening of Music and Merriment!\nGet into the holiday spirit with your loved ones and enjoy the perfect treat – an intimate Christmas tunes night. Verese and Sammy Duke will showcase their musical talents\, so get ready to jingle all the way! \nGet your tickets on Eventbrite now! \nAbout Verese Vassell-Bowen\nVerese Vassell-Bowen is a singer\, songwriter and recording artist based in Guelph\, Ontario. She graced the Canadian gospel scene in 2016 with her debut album\, Forever Praise. This project blends a cmbination of Traditional\, Cntemporary\, Neo Soul and even Spoken Word into a soul-stirring musical work\, Her single I AM Enough released in 2020 after the racialized uprising in the US takes you on a spiritual journey from pain to praise. \nAs a songwriter\, Verese was one of four artists who collaborated on writing the song Freedom Marching which featured vocals of over 40 racialized recording artists across Canada. Verese served as the Artiste Director for the Guelph Black Heritage Society Juneteenth Celebration 2021. \nCheck her out on Youtube! \nA note to guests\nDue to high demand for seating\, please arrive at the Museum and take your seat by 6:50 pm. Please contact us in advance if you can no longer attend so we can release your tickets to others wishing to attend. Seats not claimed by 6:55pm may be re-assigned to rush line visitors. \nDonations are always appreciated\, please click here.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/fourth-friday-a-verese-vassell-bowen-holiday/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Holiday Break Toys & Games For Families
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun holiday activity? Visit the Civic Museum and try out some classic toys from our education collection. Our programming room will be filled with toys\, games and puzzles for young and older kids to play with and explore over the Winter Break. \nImage ID: Guelph Museums\, 1975X.00.209\, Set of 13 Dominoes
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/holiday-break-toys-games-for-kids/
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SUMMARY:Tales From the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers
DESCRIPTION:Tales from the Hill is presented by the Guelph Guild of Storytellers and features a guest teller in addition to Guild tellers. The evening includes hot cider\, light refreshments\, and conversation. Guests are invited to register a telling or participate during the open mic storytelling. \nTales from the Hill runs on the second Wednesday or Thursday of each month from October to May. \nGuests can arrive at 6:30 pm for casual socializing\, call to order at 7:00 pm for storytelling\, followed by time for more visiting.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/tales-from-the-hill-guelph-guild-of-storytellers-6/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240113T160000
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SUMMARY:Reading Between The Rows: In Conversation with Our Waters
DESCRIPTION:Teioháte Kaswenta\, or Two Row Wampum\, was made between the Five Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and early settler-colonial states (1613\, 1664). It symbolized ‘Two Peoples’ – settler and Indigenous – who were to sail down the ‘river of life’ in two separate-but-equal rows. But settlers and Indigenous peoples alike have often straddled boats\, for good or for ill. \nAs we shape our personal and shared journeys\, we must remember that we cannot have Reconciliation without Truth and that we must consider our past and imagine our future at the same time. The exhibition Unsettling the Grand looks at the Grand River as a physical metaphor for the Two Row Wampum. \nJoin us for an evening of conversation with ‘Our Rivers\,’ as told through the perspectives of scholars\, artists\, and community members from both settler-colonial and Indigenous walks-of-life and ways-of-knowing. We ask: How have our rivers changed over time and how have they remained the same? How have both settler and Indigenous communities been changed by the river and how have we changed the river itself? \nFeaturing guest speakers Ellie Joseph & Jay Bailey\, Two Row on the Grand\, and Jeremy Shute\, Speed to Sea\, followed by an exhibition tour with Robert Flewelling\, guest curator\, Unsettling the Grand: Legacies of Settlement in the Grand River Valley\, from 1700 to the Present Day (on view at the Guelph Civic Museum until February 4\, 2024). \nReception to follow the presentations – refreshments will be served. \nPreregistration on Eventbrite is required. \nImage Credit: Page detail from “Mapping the Two Row\,” an accordion notebook created by Daniel Rotsztain in 2018
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/reading-between-the-rows-in-conversation-with-our-waters/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240118T203000
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SUMMARY:Military Lecture: From Wartime Refuge to Peaceful Hippie Haven: Generations of Youth on Grindstone Island
DESCRIPTION:Learn how a private island on Big Rideau Lake\, Ontario was presented\, experienced\, and embodied as a refuge for youth endangered by or alarmed by war. Between 1917 and 1963\, the island was the summer home of Admiral Charles Kingsmill and his family. During their tenure\, among many things\, they hosted British child evacuees during the Second World War. Afterwards\, for over a decade\, it was home to a Peace Education Institute and hosted programs attended by the children of peace and civil rights activists in which they considered non-violent solutions to Cold War tensions. Drawing on oral histories and archival documents\, the chapter compares youth’s experiences confronting real and imaginary experiences of war\, while living away from home in the Canadian wilderness. \nFrom Wartime Refuge to Hippie Haven: Generations of Youth on Grindstone Island is presented by Tarah Brookfield.  Preregistration is required to attend in-person. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.  The lecture will premiere both in-person at the Civic Museum\, and online via our Facebook livestream. The recorded conversation is available on Facebook\, YouTube\, and our Museum Everywhere Portal.  \nGuelph Museums’ Military Lecture series is presented in partnership with the Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada. \nImage: Participants in the 1965 Grindstone Experiment gather on the island for a group photograph.\nNANCY POCOCK FONDS\, CLARA THOMAS ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS\, YORK UNIVERSITY \nWatch The Recording:\n\nAbout Tarah Brookfield:\n \nTarah Brookfield is an Associate Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University in History and Youth and Children’s Studies. Her research focuses on histories of women\, childhood\, and war and society in modern Canada. She is the author of several articles and book chapters\, and two books Cold War Comforts: Canadian Women\, Child Safety\, and Global Insecurity (Wilfrid Laurier University Press\, 2012) and Our Voices Must Be Heard” Women and the Vote in Ontario (2018). She is currently working on her third book Experiments in Peace: Families\, Activists\, and State Representatives on Grindstone Island.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/military-lecture-from-wartime-refuge-to-peaceful-hippie-haven-generations-of-youth-on-grindstone-island/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events,Military Lecture Series,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240124T130000
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SUMMARY:History Bites: Light A Candle to Curse the Dark
DESCRIPTION:Sculpture in image: Theatre by Anne-Sophie Vallee \nJoin curator Dawn Owen for a bite-sized\, lunchtime exhibition tour and talk. Marvel at the historical silver sets on display and discover new sculptures made by contemporary artists from post-Confederation silver. Retire to the meeting room for complimentary tea and treats. \nThis is a drop-in event. Pre-registration is not required.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/history-bites-light-a-candle-to-curse-the-dark/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Talks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240126T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135903
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SUMMARY:Fourth Friday: Auri Fell
DESCRIPTION:Every Fourth Friday of the month enjoy free admission to the Civic Museum from 5 to 9 p.m\,  a free concert starting at 7 p.m\, and a cash bar. \nIn addition to performing songs accompanied by piano and ukulele\, Auri’s Fourth Friday solo performance will include the art of live looping\, where she will create entire multi-part arrangements by building percussive and melodic layers using her Loop Station. As a beatboxer\, Auri will use the “drum kit in her mouth” to create an amazing variety of percussive sounds. There will also be an opportunity for audience participation! \nAbout Auri Fell:\nBased in Guelph\, 20 year old Auri Fell is a triple threat – a multi-instrumentalist who sings and beatboxes. She enjoys creating jazzy vocal arrangements and recording many-layered harmonies with accompanying split-screen videos\, which she posts to her YouTube channel and socials @auri_luve. Auri has performed with jazz and vocal ensembles\, choirs\, and in solo gigs at venues such as A Cappella Academy in Los Angeles\, Carnegie Hall in NYC\, the Guelph Jazz Festival\, Hillside Summer Festival\, SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival\, the Rex Hotel and Blues Bar\, and Guelph Pride Festival. Auri is currently a local music teacher and member of Mixology A Cappella in Kitchener\, and intends to pursue music education at a post-secondary level this fall. She is honoured to be a member of Lenka Lichtenberg’s ensemble for her Thieves of Dreams project\, which won a 2023 Juno Award for Global Music Album of the year. \nYou can check out Auri’s music on her socials: \nYouTube \nTikTok \nInstagram \nPlease note: We will no longer be using Eventbrite for Fourth Fridays; admission will be on a first come\, first served basis.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/fourth-friday-auri-fell/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240208T203000
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SUMMARY:Tales From the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers
DESCRIPTION:Tales from the Hill is presented by the Guelph Guild of Storytellers and features a guest teller in addition to Guild tellers. The evening includes hot cider\, light refreshments\, and conversation. Guests are invited to register a telling or participate during the open mic storytelling. \nTales from the Hill runs on the second Wednesday or Thursday of each month from October to May. \nGuests can arrive at 6:30 pm for casual socializing\, call to order at 7:00 pm for storytelling\, followed by time for more visiting.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/tales-from-the-hill-guelph-guild-of-storytellers-7/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135903
CREATED:20240126T192448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T155919Z
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SUMMARY:Military Lecture: Black Military History of Niagara\, "I never knew that"
DESCRIPTION:This presentation focuses on military history of Black Canadians from the end of the American Revolution to the present. Doors open at 6:30\, and the presentation starts at 7:00 with a question period immediately following. \nBlack Military History of Niagara\, “I never knew that”\,  is presented by Jim Doherty. The lecture will premiere in-person at the Civic Museum\, and online via our Facebook livestream. Preregistration is not required. \nThe recorded conversation is available on Facebook\, YouTube\, and our Museum Everywhere Portal.  \nGuelph Museums’ Military Lecture series is presented in partnership with the Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada. \nWatch The Recordings:\n\n\nAbout Jim Doherty:\nBorn and raised in Thunder Bay Ontario but now residing in Niagara Falls \, Doherty has always had a penchant for studying history especially military history. His grandfather \, Hugh\, served in the Great War and other relatives served in the Second World War with nephews and nieces continuing the tradition. \nBefore coming to Niagara he was involved with the Thunder Bay Military Museum and upon relocating to Niagara in 2003\, he immediately contacted persons who were trying to establish the Niagara Military Museum. The Niagara Military Museum opened its doors in November 2012 with Doherty as Curator. At present he is Curator and President of the Niagara Military Museum \nDoherty retired from Ontario Power Generation in 2009 where he worked as an Environment and Health Technician at the Niagara Plant Group after moving to Niagara from the Northwest Plant Group \n  \n 
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/military-lecture-black-military-history-if-niagara-i-never-knew-that/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Military Lecture Series,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135904
CREATED:20240109T212142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T220355Z
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SUMMARY:Folklore: Being and Belonging in the Grand River Region\, before and after 1827
DESCRIPTION:Folkloric practices – beliefs and customs passed through generations\, often by oral traditions – have been shared through stories and storytellers in this place\, long before it was known as Guelph. \nAt the turn of the 19th century\, the Grand River region comprised both Indigenous and settler communities\, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations Confederacy (Seneca\, Cayuga\, Onondaga\, Oneida\, Mohawk\, and Tuscarora)\, as well as Black Loyalists (both free and enslaved peoples who sought refuge in Canada after the American Revolution) and Scottish colonists\, among other European settlers. \nExploring relationships with land\, water\, and weather; food\, plants\, and medicine; language\, stories\, and teaching; music and dance; crafting and creating; and societal roles and community gathering\, this exhibition examines communication and conflict among local cultural\, geographic\, and spiritual communities\, before and after 1827. \nThrough stories\, belongings\, and creative expressions of the past\, we witness the evolution of everyday life in the place we now call Guelph\, and draw connections to present-day lived experiences. Then\, as today\, folkloric practices contribute to culture\, community\, being\, and belonging. \nCover image: Berry Picking on River Road (Six Nations Public Library SNPL000359v00i) \nSophia Lawson Mallotte and Myrtle Mallotte (Guelph Museums 1998.33.12) \nJohn and Irvine Laidlaw (Guelph Museums 1972.20.47) \n 
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/folklore-being-and-belonging-in-the-grand-river-region-before-and-after-1827/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240223T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135904
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T215152Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Friday: Justin Reid - The Sound of My Voice
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating evening of culture and art! Enjoy free admission to the museum after 5pm and experience the engaging exhibitions\, the fun Families Gallery and our featured Fourth Friday performance. This Fourth Friday we will celebrate the opening of “Folklore: Being and Belonging in the Grand River Region\, before and after 1827.” \nPrepare to be moved by the rhythmic cadence and profound words of spoken word artist Justin Reid in “The Sound of My Voice.” Reid invites you on a transformative journey exploring self-discovery\, life’s challenges\, health\, love\, awareness\, wealth\, and the profound connections that bind us all. His unique blend of traditional poetry and spoken word promises to deliver a dynamic and engaging experience\, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of the audience. \nEvery Fourth Friday of the month enjoy free admission to the Civic Museum from 5 to 9 pm and  a free performance starting at 7 pm. Cash bar. NOTE: Preregistration is not required.  \nAbout The Artist\nReid is a local spoken word artist and activist that intertwines the power of words with a passion for social change. \nReid’s poetic voice has resonated on diverse platforms\, from TedXGuelph and RogersTv showcasing his ability to merge advocacy and creativity. His presence extends beyond the stage\, as a level ll cannabis sommelier he has been featured on Business of Cannabis and Diversity Talks\, specifically addressing ‘Black Canadians in cannabis. Grounded in a background of community development\, Reid is not only an educator but also a champion for environmental and social justice\, using his verses to amplify important narratives.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/fourth-friday-justin-reid/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135904
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T150552Z
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SUMMARY:Pysanky: Ukranian art of wax painting on eggs
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The workshop is currently SOLD OUT. However\, you can still add your name to the waitlist.  \nJoin us for a workshop on pysanky\, the Ukrainian art of wax painting on eggs! \nPysanka is part of Ukrainian cultural identity and a symbol of a new life. This two-hour art workshop is led by Ukrainian newcomers Olha and Nataliia\, carriers of Ukrainian culture.  Participants will work with melted wax and dyes as they decorate an egg in Ukrainian technique with a tool known as a “pysachok” to create patterns and motifs. Every pysanka is packed with meaning and carries great cultural significance. Nataliia and Olha will highlight Ukrainian ethnic design principles and basic colour theory while encouraging participants to experiment with the wax and applied colors\, to create a very unique piece of art to keep. \nAll materials and tools for use during the workshop are provided. Participants will have the option to purchase a set of tools to repeat the process at home for $35 (cash only). Preregistration on Eventbrite is required. \n About the artists: \nOlha and Nataliia arrived in Canada in 2022. Self-taught artists\, they promote Ukrainian authentic culture. Since their arrival in Canada\, they have offered workshops within the Stand with Ukraine Guelph organization.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/pysanky-ukranian-art-of-wax-painting-on-eggs/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135904
CREATED:20240131T154717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T215432Z
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SUMMARY:Art\, Art Museums\, and Data: Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Addressing Data Bias
DESCRIPTION:Galleries and museums collect objects and information. Data about the object\, maker\, origin\, material\, and cultural significance is integral to building collections. However\, these practices are rooted in colonial structures that continue to misrepresent and misuse Indigenous histories. \nUnderstanding “sovereignty” – the human right to “hold sovereignty” – is a critical act of dismantling colonial collecting practices. This workshop will explore visual art and cultural objects as data. Participants will delve into the meaning of Indigenous data sovereignty including intellectual property rights and digital data collection. These understandings can help individuals and institutions to interact and build with collections through a decolonial lens. \nNote: This is a joint event between Ontario Galleries and Guelph Museums
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/art-art-museums-and-data-indigenous-data-sovereignty-and-addressing-data-bias/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135904
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T161426Z
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SUMMARY:Revelations From The Collection
DESCRIPTION:Guelph Museums has a growing collection of over 50\,000 items\, including objects\, archival material\, and photographs. This collection allows us to record the tangible and intangible history of the place we now call Guelph. Using large-scale photography\, Revelations from the Collection showcases a diverse selection of artifacts and archival material from Guelph Museums’ extensive collection. It provides an opportunity for visitors to engage with artifacts in a unique way and enhance their knowledge and understanding of Guelph’s history and community.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/revelations-from-the-collection/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,In Our Cases
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240316
DTSTAMP:20260403T135904
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SUMMARY:March Break Museum-Style
DESCRIPTION:Make March Break memories at the Civic Museum. Explore exhibitions\, including Folklore\, and participate in our daily specials: \nMonday\, March 11\n11:00 am and 1:00 pm \nGuelph Humane Society animal encounters \n10:30 am and 2:30 pm \nFolklore drop-in tours \nTuesday\, March 12\n\nAll day\nCraft activity: Beading \n10:30 am \nFolklore drop-in tour \nWednesday March 13\n10:30 am and 2:30 pm \nFolklore drop-in tours \n11:00 am \nGuelph Youth Singers performance \n 1:00 pm-3:00 pm \nCeltic Academy Canada dance workshop \nThursday March 14\nAll day while supplies last\nCraft activity: Wooden animal silhouette painting \nFriday March 15\n10:30 am \nFolklore drop-in tour \n11:00 am \nSpringcreek Dancers of The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation performance \nAfternoon\nPlay with toys and games from the Museum’s education collection \nAll activities are included with admission. Space is limited\, and entry will be first come\, first served. \n 
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/march-break-museum-style/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135904
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SUMMARY:Alchemy Embroidery – Collaboratively Altering Paper with Needle and Thread
DESCRIPTION:The history of a society or an individual can be told through textiles\, and these narratives may not be present in other historical records. The only trace of a life lived may be found on an embroidered piece of cloth.  Embroidery has enormous cultural significances being valued as an expressive medium in many cultures and becoming a storehouse of art and the emotions and history that can be associated with it. \nIn this workshop you will be introduced to embroidery stitches that will be applied to paper which can be delicate\, fragile\, easily torn\, pierced and mended. \nOver 3 hours which will start with demonstrations and practice\, we will work together and restore a purposely damaged print\, bringing shards of paper and ink together to create a collaborative new version of a work of art on paper. \nThis workshop is part of a series that will connect community to chat and share creative time using needle\, thread and paper as the catalysts and leading to an all participants event during the 2024 Culture Days in September to exhibit and present our restored works of art. \nEveryone is welcomed to join in\, no matter what your level of stitching might be. \nThe workshop costs just $10.00 which covers a generous kit of supplies you keep. Preregistration is required. Tickets will be available on Eventbrite soon. \nAbout The Instructor\nMary Kroetsch’s practice is research-creational integrating mixed methods of making to push and explore the problems arising from limitations and disconnects that happen when many layers impact surfaces\, production\, and fabrication. \nShe obtained Certification in Textile Surface Design from the Haliburton School of the Arts\, studied Visual Arts Foundations at Central Tech Art School\, Toronto\, and completed the Ontario Arts Council’s Artist-Educator Foundations Course. \nShe completed her Studio Arts Degree with the University of Guelph\, Ontario in 2023. \nHer work has recently been part of exhibitions at the Elora Centre for the Arts (Elora\, Ontario) the Propeller Art Gallery\, (Toronto\, Ontario)\, the Boarding House Gallery\, (Guelph\, Ontario)\, and the 2020 Ateliers Kitchen Print Biennial\, (Charmes\, France). \nMary’s works are part of private and public collections including St. Michael’s Hospital\, (Toronto\, Ontario)\, the Ilkley Museum\, (Yorkshire\, England) and the CAMAC Centre for Art and Technology\, (Marnay\, France).
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/alchemy-embroidery-collaboratively-altering-paper-with-needle-and-thread/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Tales From the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers
DESCRIPTION:Tales from the Hill is presented by the Guelph Guild of Storytellers and features a guest teller in addition to Guild tellers. The evening includes hot cider\, light refreshments\, and conversation. Guests are invited to register a telling or participate during the open mic storytelling. \nTales from the Hill runs on the second Wednesday or Thursday of each month from October to May. \nGuests can arrive at 6:30 pm for casual socializing\, call to order at 7:00 pm for storytelling\, followed by time for more visit
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/tales-from-the-hill-guelph-guild-of-storytellers-8/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:World Storytelling Day with Guelph Guild of Storytellers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating World Storytelling Day at the Guelph Civic Museum\, presented by the esteemed Guelph Guild of Storytellers. Immerse yourself in a night of captivating tales woven by a diverse roster of renowned storytellers. \nKicking off the event at 6:30 pm is the spellbinding prelude entertainment by the talented violinist Bridget Walsh\, setting the stage for an evening for the books. Then\, at 7 pm\, prepare to be transported into worlds of wonder and imagination as our stellar lineup of storytellers takes the stage. \nFeaturing beloved local author Robert Munsch\, alongside captivating storytellers Norman Perrin\, Sarah Abusarar\, and Adwoa Badoe\, this evening promises to be a tapestry of narratives that will inspire\, entertain\, and touch your heart. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of a celebration of the timeless art of storytelling at the Guelph Civic Museum. Join us for an evening filled with magical storytelling to connect us all.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/world-storytelling-day-with-guelph-guild-of-storytellers/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T203000
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SUMMARY:Military Lecture: "It was hell\, that's all": Artillery and the Senses in the Canadian Corps\, 1914-1918
DESCRIPTION:The First World War on the Western Front was overwhelmingly a war of artillery. Both sides’ firepower dictated what form the war would take\, driving men to dig trenches to conceal and protect themselves\, but even then\, artillery was responsible for over half of Canadian casualties. Given the significance of its role\, it is no surprise that the letters\, diaries and memoirs of soldiers make frequent reference to the unending roar of the guns and the damage wrought by shellfire. \nBut what was it like to fight with the artillery? Though stationed further from the front lines than the infantry\, gunners underwent many of the same experiences and faced many of the same risks. They\, too\, struggled to fight a war against enemies they couldn’t see\, learned how to use sound as a tool for self-preservation and were frequent targets of enemy guns. Despite these commonalities\, however\, the ways in which gunners understood the war and their role within it could vary drastically from their infantry counterparts. Using the senses — namely vision\, hearing and touch — this presentation explores the lives of Canadian gunners and demonstrates the ongoing need to look beyond the trenches in order to better understand the diverse experiences of Canadians fighting the First World War \n“It was hell\, that’s all”: Artillery and Senses in the Canadian Corps\, 1914-1918 is presented by Hazel Scott Pankratz. The lecture will premiere in-person at the Civic Museum\, and online via our Facebook livestream. Preregistration is not required. The recorded conversation will be available on Facebook\, YouTube\, and our Museum Everywhere Portal.  Guelph Museums’ Military Lecture series is presented in partnership with the Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada. \nWatch The Recording\n\nAbout Hazel Scott Pankratz\nHazel Scott Pankratz is a PhD candidate in history at Western University\, where her research focuses on the intersection of technology\, the body and lived experience in the Canadian artillery during the First World War. She holds degrees from Trent University and Wilfrid Laurier University.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/military-lecture-it-was-hell-thats-all-artillery-and-the-senses-in-the-canadian-corps-1914-1918/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Military Lecture Series
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SUMMARY:Fourth Friday: Bob MacLean
DESCRIPTION:Every Fourth Friday of the month enjoy free admission to the Civic Museum from 5 to 9 pm and  a free performance starting at 7 pm. This month featured performer is Bob MacLean. \nCash bar. NOTE: Preregistration is not required.  \nAbout The Artist:\nBob MacLean is a Folksinger and Guitarist with roots in Cape Breton (Glace Bay) and Quebec.  He’s best known for his guitar work\, folksinging\, arranging of traditional East Coast & U.K. songs/tunes\, playing with various duos including MacTalla Road with Carole Pines\, and hosting ceilidh/sessions.  \nThe guitar\, and more recently the octave mandolin\, have all figured prominently in his compositions and his arranging traditional songs and tunes. Bob also frequently holds workshops on key aspects of guitar playing. 
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/fourth-friday-mactalla-road-3/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240330T150000
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SUMMARY:Pysanky: The Ukranian Art of Wax Painting on Eggs
DESCRIPTION:Note: this event is now SOLD OUT! You can add your name to the waitlist via Eventbrite in case a spot opens up.  \nJoin us for a workshop on Pysanky – the Ukrainian Art of Wax Painting on Eggs! \nPysanka is part of Ukrainian cultural identity and a symbol of a new life. This two-hour art workshop is led by newcomers Olha and Nataliia\, carriers of Ukrainian culture. Participants will work with melted wax and dyes as they decorate an egg in Ukrainian technique with a tool known as a “pysachok” to create patterns and motifs. Every pysanka is packed with meaning and carries great cultural significance. Nataliia and Olha will highlight Ukrainian ethnic design principles and basic colour theory while encouraging participants to experiment with the wax and applied colors\, to create a very unique piece of art to keep. \nAll materials and tools for use during the workshop are provided. Participants will have the option to purchase a set of tools to repeat the process at home with their loved ones at a cost of $35 (cash only). Preregistration on Eventbrite is required. \nAbout the artists:\nOlha and Nataliia arrived in Canada in 2022. Self-taught artists\, they are promoting Ukrainian authentic culture. Since their arrival in Canada\, they have offered workshops within the Stand with Ukraine Guelph organization.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/pysanky-the-ukranian-art-of-wax-painting-on-eggs/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:PD Day: Eclipse Escape
DESCRIPTION:It’s not safe to look directly at the sun\, so instead have fun celebrating the solar eclipse with special hands-on activities that explore the sun\, the moon\, and our amazing solar system. The blinds are down and the fun is up! \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n 
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/pd-day-eclipse-escape/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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