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Watercolour Journaling with Dianne Kehoe
County Arts Lab 206 Main Street, Unit 2E, Picton, Ontario, CanadaJoin Artist Instructor Dianne Kehoe for a 4-week course on watercolour journaling and open to the wonder and possibility in this exciting medium! Dianne will share her experience, techniques and passion for watercolour, and will guide participants through seeking daily wonder and joy from all that’s around us. Both sketchbook journaling and studio painting will be covered.
Read & Play with Frog & Toad
Port Hope Public Library Main Branch 31 Queen Street, Port Hope, OntarioThe Capitol Theatre is rolling out its 2024 season with previews of upcoming shows. Join the stars of our upcoming production of A Year with Frog & Toad, Joel Cumber (Little Shop of Horrors) and Haneul Yi (The Ballad of Stompin’ Tom), as they share the original storybooks that inspired this hilarious family musical. It’s classic carpet time with a theatrical twist!
Healing Trauma & Addiction Video Series/Discussion
Cobourg Public Library 200 Ontario Street, Cobourg, OntarioJoin Green Wood Coalition to view an 8-part video series, followed by discussion on healing trauma. Register by email to aimee.johnston@greenwoodcoalition.com.
Memory Quilts with Bill Stearman
County Arts Lab 206 Main Street, Unit 2E, Picton, Ontario, CanadaJoin artist instructor Bill Stearman in this 6-week course on creating a memory quilt. Memory quilts can be made from any textiles of significant meaning: t-shirts, sports jerseys, old clothing, tablecloths, linens, or anything else you might have a sentimental connection to.
Quinte Conservation Earth Day Event
Quinte Conservation Main Office 2061 Old Hwy 2, Belleville, Ontario, CanadaIn partnership with the newly formed Quinte Urban Forest Network, Quinte Conservation is hosting screening of a pre-recorded discussion by Douglas Tallamy. Douglas delves into his book “The Nature of Oaks” and speaks to why "keystone" species are crucial to any ecosystem and why oak trees spectacularly fill that niche in so many places.
Farmers’ Market in Belleville
Belleville Market Square Pinnacle Street, Ontario, CanadaA place to procure local food and art, including fresh produce, ferments, honey, maple syrup, cheese, and more! Located on Historic Market Square behind Belleville's City Hall. Accessible from both Front St. and Pinnacle St. Walking distance within Belleville’s downtown core.
Flash Fiction with Dawn Miller
County Arts Lab 206 Main Street, Unit 2E, Picton, Ontario, CanadaIn this 6-week course, participants will learn the elements of effective flash fiction and how flash differentiates from other narrative forms. Participants will draft their own flash fiction stories and gain valuable feedback from peers and the instructor on what is working and what could be improved.
Learn the Ukulele
Cobourg Public Library 200 Ontario Street, Cobourg, OntarioThis volunteer-led ukulele session teaches you music literacy through learning how to play the ukulele! Registration is required and there are limited spaces available. Kindly note: Registration will be taken by phone only on a first-call-first-served basis.
Happy Hour High Tea
Hotel Carlyle and Restaurant 86 John St., Port Hope, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for Happy Hour High Tea. You can expect a roaming cabaret with the stars of Bed & Breakfast, Amir Haidar and Kyle Golemba. Both actors also happen to be singers so they’ll be answering questions and showing off their vocal stylings in pop-up performances throughout the evening.
Colour and Composition with Jodi Shuster
County Arts Lab 206 Main Street, Unit 2E, Picton, Ontario, CanadaJoin artist instructor Jodi Shuster for this course designed to improve the quality of your paintings. Learn all about how to create a strong composition in painting by focusing on value and colour. Jodi will guide students through the do's and don’ts of strong composition by reviewing established compositional devices and structure.