Best of Creative Encounters
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaSummer break is nearly over but that won’t stop Creative Encounters and the Civic Museum from having fun! Join us on August 31st from 1 PM to 4 PM at the Guelph Civic Museum for captivating activities straight from Creative Encounters suite of 2023 STEM Summer Camps! From amazing demonstrations to hands-on crafts to take…
Tea at 2
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaTour McCrae House, and then relax and reflect over tea, scones and fresh fruit in the peaceful backyard garden. Please book each seat individually, there are 16 seats available per seating. Save your spot through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mccrae-house-tea-at-two-tickets-636734880167. The fee of $17.00 per person + tax may be paid at the McCrae House reception desk the day…
Know Your Neighbours
ONLINEIn honour of Welcoming Week, Cinjutha Leon interviewed members of various communities in Guelph to gain an understanding of their moves to Guelph, their community here, and what their lives…
Guelph Pipe Band Concert
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaPull up your lawn chair and enjoy the sound of bagpipes at the end of the day at McCrae Memorial Gardens. https://guelphpipeband.com/
Military Lecture: Battle for Hill 70 with Matthew Barrett
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaOn 15 August 1917, the Canadian Corps for the first time under the command of General Arthur Currie captured the German strongpoint at Hill 70 near Lens, France. Through Their Eyes: A Graphic History of Hill 70 and Canada’s First World War, illustrated by Matthew Barrett and co-written with Robert Engen, depicts this remarkable but costly…
Fourth Friday: Eko Gemah
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaGuelph Culture Days kicks off with a Fourth Friday concert by Eko Gemah, renowned for their authentic renditions of Andean music from South America. Playing traditional instruments, this band of talented musicians delivers folk music that is loud, boisterous, and danceable. Every Fourth Friday of the month enjoy free admission to the Civic Museum from…
Shibori Handpainted Silk Scarves with Karen Dodds
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaJoin Guelph-based fibre artist Karen Dodds for this fun and creative workshop. Karen will lead you through a full day workshop where you design and create your own silk scarf. Shibori is a fabric dyeing technique which resists dye and produces patterns on fabric. Learn about colour theory, dye mixing and common shibori dyeing methods.…
Fables In Yarn: Guelph Exhibition by Alisa McRonald
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaVisit Creative in Residence Alisa McRonald's community led textile punch needle art piece at the Guelph Civic Museum during Ontario Culture Days. This exhibition will be on display for the duration of the listed dates. Registration is not required to visit the exhibition. Registration will provide updates and reminders of the event. Program Description: Alisa…
