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Quinte Wood Carving Competition and Show
Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre 265 Cannifton Road, Belleville, Ontario, CanadaFor the 34th years, the Quinte Wood Carvers' Association is hosting its annual competition and show. Everyone is welcome to see the competitors' works of art at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre in Belleville.
Spring Maker’s Market at Cobourg Library
Cobourg Public Library 200 Ontario Street, Cobourg, OntarioSwing into Spring at Cobourg Public Library's Maker's Market. There will be lots of local creators featuring their handmade with love goods for you to choose from, along with a pre-loved selection of books for sale. Free admission and lots of free parking.
Kids’ Creation Club 2 – Mixed Media Art with Angela Jane Lavender
County Arts Lab 206 Main Street, Unit 2E, Picton, Ontario, CanadaIn this unique offering, young artists between the ages of 9 and 12 will experiment with a variety of mixed media techniques and tools while exploring themes of environmental sustainability and protection.
Collaborative Choreography with Allison Nichol Longtin
County Arts Lab 206 Main Street, Unit 2E, Picton, Ontario, CanadaThrough playful dance games and structured improvisations set to stellar playlists, Allison will guide the group through a collaborative creative process. You'll try your hands at choreographic tools to build an original dance piece over 5 weeks.
Scrabble Sundays at Port Hope Library
Port Hope Public Library Main Branch 31 Queen Street, Port Hope, OntarioAll ages are welcome to drop in to the Port Hope Public Library on Sundays for a game of Scrabble!
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.
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.
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.