Fancy making your own chocolate or even a piece of jewellery?
From Sept. 30-Oct. 2, the seventh annual Culture Days will mix communities around the country with artists of all backgrounds and disciplines.
“It offers the public a hands on and behind-the-scenes experience so it’s not really about coming out to see the final product of a show or an exhibition or performance, it actually offers the public a glimpse into the process, so you get to take hands-on workshops, participate in dance classes, try out something for yourself,” said Ontario Culture Days director Aubrey Reeves.
According to the Culture Days Website, the Ontario version wants to establish a “theory of change” by increasing awareness of cultural activities and art and improving participation in communities. Through that, support for artists and the arts will continue to grow.
“By giving people an actual understanding of what goes into the creative process, they come to have a greater appreciation of it and may, in fact, want to participate in it themselves,” Reeves said. Flamborough is getting in on the Culture Days fun, with activities planned in Waterdown and Carlisle.
Keri Bennett of Bear Paw Pottery in Waterdown said Culture Days offers the chance to raise awareness in the community and let people know she’s a local artist.
“I have a backyard studio and art has been a part of my life all my life. I’m inviting everyone into our home to show them what art can contribute to your life,” she said.
Bennett was asked by True North Gallery to head up the Waterdown Fall Art Walk that will include 12 businesses and studios where the public can go and experiment with creation. The walk takes place Sat., Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
In addition to True North Gallery’s presentation of Danny McBride and Marc Jordan’s performance and conversation about their art at the Griffin St. venue, Beanermunky Chocolate will teach people about the art of making the delicious confection. At Waterdown Goldsmith and Studio, participants will make their own pendants, while at Creative Hub, family workshops will be held from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and meet-and-greets and an art sale will take place throughout the day.
A number of cafes such as Copper Kettle, Harrington Lane Farms and The Jitterbug Café and Gallery will feature art displays and have food available during the Fall Art Walk, and shops and services such as Keekee and Rose Inc., Requiem Tattoo and Gallery and The Yogashala will also be included on the tour.
In Carlisle, Corby Custom Framing is hosting artists Mona Corby, Patty Lynes and Peter Young.
The studio is located at 26 Carlisle Road, and it will be open Sat., Oct. 1 and Sun., Oct. 2 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
As well, Monika Schaefer’s studio (which will also feature works by Lou Hanson) at 2 Palomino Drive in Carlisle will be open to the public this weekend as part of the Milton Area Studio Tour.
Bennett said she is hoping the weekend will give her the opportunity to make connections with her community and other artists.
“I love playing in my studio with clay everyday but I’d like to expand and I’d like to grow.”
For more information on Culture Days events visit: www.culturedays.ca/en/2016-activities.
Fancy making your own chocolate or even a piece of jewellery?
From Sept. 30-Oct. 2, the seventh annual Culture Days will mix communities around the country with artists of all backgrounds and disciplines.
“It offers the public a hands on and behind-the-scenes experience so it’s not really about coming out to see the final product of a show or an exhibition or performance, it actually offers the public a glimpse into the process, so you get to take hands-on workshops, participate in dance classes, try out something for yourself,” said Ontario Culture Days director Aubrey Reeves.
According to the Culture Days Website, the Ontario version wants to establish a “theory of change” by increasing awareness of cultural activities and art and improving participation in communities. Through that, support for artists and the arts will continue to grow.
“By giving people an actual understanding of what goes into the creative process, they come to have a greater appreciation of it and may, in fact, want to participate in it themselves,” Reeves said. Flamborough is getting in on the Culture Days fun, with activities planned in Waterdown and Carlisle.
Keri Bennett of Bear Paw Pottery in Waterdown said Culture Days offers the chance to raise awareness in the community and let people know she’s a local artist.
“I have a backyard studio and art has been a part of my life all my life. I’m inviting everyone into our home to show them what art can contribute to your life,” she said.
Bennett was asked by True North Gallery to head up the Waterdown Fall Art Walk that will include 12 businesses and studios where the public can go and experiment with creation. The walk takes place Sat., Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
In addition to True North Gallery’s presentation of Danny McBride and Marc Jordan’s performance and conversation about their art at the Griffin St. venue, Beanermunky Chocolate will teach people about the art of making the delicious confection. At Waterdown Goldsmith and Studio, participants will make their own pendants, while at Creative Hub, family workshops will be held from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and meet-and-greets and an art sale will take place throughout the day.
A number of cafes such as Copper Kettle, Harrington Lane Farms and The Jitterbug Café and Gallery will feature art displays and have food available during the Fall Art Walk, and shops and services such as Keekee and Rose Inc., Requiem Tattoo and Gallery and The Yogashala will also be included on the tour.
In Carlisle, Corby Custom Framing is hosting artists Mona Corby, Patty Lynes and Peter Young.
The studio is located at 26 Carlisle Road, and it will be open Sat., Oct. 1 and Sun., Oct. 2 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
As well, Monika Schaefer’s studio (which will also feature works by Lou Hanson) at 2 Palomino Drive in Carlisle will be open to the public this weekend as part of the Milton Area Studio Tour.
Bennett said she is hoping the weekend will give her the opportunity to make connections with her community and other artists.
“I love playing in my studio with clay everyday but I’d like to expand and I’d like to grow.”
For more information on Culture Days events visit: www.culturedays.ca/en/2016-activities.
Fancy making your own chocolate or even a piece of jewellery?
From Sept. 30-Oct. 2, the seventh annual Culture Days will mix communities around the country with artists of all backgrounds and disciplines.
“It offers the public a hands on and behind-the-scenes experience so it’s not really about coming out to see the final product of a show or an exhibition or performance, it actually offers the public a glimpse into the process, so you get to take hands-on workshops, participate in dance classes, try out something for yourself,” said Ontario Culture Days director Aubrey Reeves.
According to the Culture Days Website, the Ontario version wants to establish a “theory of change” by increasing awareness of cultural activities and art and improving participation in communities. Through that, support for artists and the arts will continue to grow.
“By giving people an actual understanding of what goes into the creative process, they come to have a greater appreciation of it and may, in fact, want to participate in it themselves,” Reeves said. Flamborough is getting in on the Culture Days fun, with activities planned in Waterdown and Carlisle.
Keri Bennett of Bear Paw Pottery in Waterdown said Culture Days offers the chance to raise awareness in the community and let people know she’s a local artist.
“I have a backyard studio and art has been a part of my life all my life. I’m inviting everyone into our home to show them what art can contribute to your life,” she said.
Bennett was asked by True North Gallery to head up the Waterdown Fall Art Walk that will include 12 businesses and studios where the public can go and experiment with creation. The walk takes place Sat., Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
In addition to True North Gallery’s presentation of Danny McBride and Marc Jordan’s performance and conversation about their art at the Griffin St. venue, Beanermunky Chocolate will teach people about the art of making the delicious confection. At Waterdown Goldsmith and Studio, participants will make their own pendants, while at Creative Hub, family workshops will be held from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and meet-and-greets and an art sale will take place throughout the day.
A number of cafes such as Copper Kettle, Harrington Lane Farms and The Jitterbug Café and Gallery will feature art displays and have food available during the Fall Art Walk, and shops and services such as Keekee and Rose Inc., Requiem Tattoo and Gallery and The Yogashala will also be included on the tour.
In Carlisle, Corby Custom Framing is hosting artists Mona Corby, Patty Lynes and Peter Young.
The studio is located at 26 Carlisle Road, and it will be open Sat., Oct. 1 and Sun., Oct. 2 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
As well, Monika Schaefer’s studio (which will also feature works by Lou Hanson) at 2 Palomino Drive in Carlisle will be open to the public this weekend as part of the Milton Area Studio Tour.
Bennett said she is hoping the weekend will give her the opportunity to make connections with her community and other artists.
“I love playing in my studio with clay everyday but I’d like to expand and I’d like to grow.”
For more information on Culture Days events visit: www.culturedays.ca/en/2016-activities.