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Intro to Improv at Art Station
Date: Thursday, September 15
Times: 7-9 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Free and painless and fun. Join Improv professional Jon Briden for this entertaining and educational evening of spontaneous stories and creative freedom. The great thing about improv is that when you get it right you look like a genius, and when you get it wrong you look like a comic genius!
Register now for this great night of laughter and learning. Contact Courtney at 423-4842 or [email protected]
Taking Root – A Celebration of the Tree An Exhibition of New Works by Laura Nelson
At the Fernie Museum Gallery (491 2nd Ave, upstairs) with the opening reception on Saturday, Sept. 3 and 7 p.m. On display until October 7. www.lauranelson.ca
Fall 2011 Workshop Programming
All registration is for these classes is through the College of the Rockies. Please contact them at 250-423-4691 or www.cotr.bc.ca. For more information contact Courtney at 250-423-4842 or [email protected].
Sewing for Beginners
Thursdays / September 8 to 29 / 7-9 p.m.
$130 Including fabric or $100 plus fabric
Have a sewing machine but don’t know where to start? Join Athena Knibbs as she teaches you the basics of sewing in this introductory class.
Learn the basics and get started sewing your own home items, simple garments and accessories. Topics to be covered are: how to use your sewing machine, basic stitches, button holes, zippers, finishing, reading patterns and choosing fabrics. If time allows, basic hand stitching and appliqué will be covered to add personal touches to your completed items. Participants will be able to choose from a variety of projects or bring your own simple pattern. Must bring own sewing machine in good working order as well as a basic sewing kit (scissors, needle, thread, measuring tape and fabric marker, found at local quilt shop). If you choose to include your fabric in the cost of the course than fabric selections can be viewed at www.ourilanquinn.etsy.com.
Adult Wheel (Pottery)
Thursdays / September 15 to October 6 / 7-9:30 p.m.
$140 Including Material and Studio Fees
Feel centered this winter! Explore the creativity of clay using the potter’s wheel with instructor Kerri Holmes. This class is for beginners to those with some experience. This class involves making common tableware on the pottery wheel but may also involve molds and hand-building techniques.
Limited to 4 people, this becomes almost individual instruction. Ages 15+.
Understanding Branding
Saturday / September 24/ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$100 Including Materials
Michael Hepher of 7am Creative is leading a hands-on workshop that will cover the basics of building a business or personal brand. Branding is more than just designing your logo (which we’ll work on), it’s understanding how applying consistent visual characteristics to your marketing can increase awareness and impact of your business or creative pursuit. The workshop will cover the following:
A) Designing or refining your logo
B) Basic typography and visual communication
C) Establishing tone and voice in marketing
C) Writing a brief ‘brand guide’
D) Tricks and tips on moving forward with your brand
Watercolour Basics – Getting Started
Saturday and Sunday / October 1 and 2 / 10 a.m.-4:30p.m.
$120 Plus Materials (list available upon registration)
Always wanted to learn how watercolour paintings are created? Join local artist Pamm Ciupa for this great weekend workshop! Pamm will demonstrate and instruct on the wonders of this so-called elusive media through her guidance of the techniques that make up this form of painting. Learn washes, glazing with wet and dry brushes, colour mixing, and brush strokes. You will leave this great class with an understanding of and the ability to start your very own water colour journey!
Encaustic Art
Saturday / October 15 / 10am-4pm
$100 Including Materials
Join Jeanne Parker in learning this exciting ancient Greek art form made from beeswax, resin and coloured pigment. An artist must work quickly as the materials are heated and applied to a surface and begin to harden as soon as they leave the heat source. Objects such as fabric, paper, metal, leaves or anything from your imagination can be added to the wax to form interesting and unique shapes, guaranteeing that each creation is one of a kind!
This class is appropriate for all skill levels and interests.
Spinning for Beginners
Mondays / October 17 to November 7 / 7-9p.m.
$80 Including Materials
To spin on a spinning wheel is going back to the basics. A delightful form of art therapy that has existed for centuries. Learn to spin sheeps wool, llama, alpaca and other natural fibres into luscious soft light yarn. This is a great class for knitters, crocheters, weavers and fibre artists. Focusing on the technique of the ethnic, traditional, natural style of spinning, this class enables you to transition between spinning one-ply yarn into finishing with your very own large ball of handspun yarn! Cathy Smith-Clark has over 20 years of spinning experience and is thrilled to be able to introduce new people to or offer those in the know the opportunity to learn this amazing art.
Break the Rules Patchwork – Fresh Modern Quilting
Sundays / October 23 and 30 / 2-5pm
$80 Some Materials Included
This fun class will give participants a taste of contemporary patchwork. Modern quilting is about creating a new twist in conventional quilt designs.
In this class, the focus is to create works that reflect the personality of the designer; either using traditional patterns or improvisational techniques blended with the esthetic of today. There are no rules! This course is designed for any level of sewers – novice and experienced sewers alike, all are welcome! The instructor will being a variety of fabrics however everyone is encouraged to bring their own if desired, whether is be vintage sheeting, lines, old cotton clothing, or fabric from an ever-growing stash.
Sewing Green
Sunday / November 20 / 6-9p.m.
$50 Plus Previously Loved Clothes or Fabrics
Learn how to rework old items into new! Discover the hot trend of upcycling old clothing and fabrics such as sheets, linen, and wool sweaters. Upcycling has many advantages, such as saving money and experimenting with new techniques without wasting fabric, not to mention lessening the environmental impact of textile production on the environment. This course requires a one hour “coffee chat”, discussing potential projects and supplies needed. You will then take a trip to local thrift stores to source out fabrics. The date and time of the prep class will be determined once registration is complete. Potential projects are endless but can include a new hobo bag from cargo pants, a blanket from wool sweaters, or a patchwork obi belt! Participants must bring a working sewing machine as well as a basic sewing kit. Course is designed for any skill level.
Basic Hand Typesetting for Letterpress Printing
Friday and Saturday / November 25-26 / 7-9:30pm and 9a.m.-5 p.m.
$195 Including Materials
Letterpress printing has become an artisan trade with a unique aesthetic and tactile appeal. The printing process used in letterpress printing has remained virtually unchanged in 500 years. Because it is the only relief printing process, the product has a 3 dimensional, tactile quality that modern digital presses cannot achieve. At this workshop Michael Hepher will teach you how to pick, set, and print with traditional lead type on a 100 year old Chandler & Price press. The end result will be a small printed product like a broadsheet, poem, or paper ephemera that you can take home. Bring clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!
KIDS CLASSES
Youth Wheel I
Fridays / September 23 to October 28 / 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 and up
$120 Including Materials
Spinning the wheel and getting muddy is what this class is all about (and thinking about Christmas presents for Mom and Dad!).
Bring an old shirt that you don’t mind getting dirty.
After School Get Messy!
Mondays / October 3 to November 14 / 4-5:30 p.m.
Ages 6-8
$90 Including Materials and Cleanup!
Join Lesley Graham for gallery art attacks, building caves, drawing, clay, big painting and wood inventing. Dress for mess and movement in the bright attic studio. Perfect if you want to try lots of art techniques.
Yupo for Youth
Saturday / October 22 / 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 10 and up
Cost: $40 plus some materials
Learn how to paint with watercolour on Yupo, a synthetic ‘paper’ — a painless introduction to watercolour. You can easily wipe off paint and restart your artwork. Bring one brush and have fun trying watercolor in this one-day workshop. Material list provided upon registration.
**Be sure to keep your eyes open for information on yet-to-be-announced Children and Youth Programming!
Visit www.theartsstation.com for upcoming classes, events and more.
And don’t forget that The Arts Station hosts amazing Birthday parties! This is your loot bag! Contact Courtney at 250-423-4842 for information on how to have fabulous hands-on activities for any age- tots, kids, teens, adults- and we will match your needs with an ArtsStation artist.
Indie Films Fernie (IFF)
Beginners
Date: Monday, September 12, 7 p.m.
Where: At the Vogue Theatre
Tickets: Available at the door — Arts Station Members – $9/adult; $8/youth
Regular admission – $10/adult; $9/youth
Beginners (USA), an audience favourite at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival, is a moving and oftentimes hilarious portrait of family, love, loss, and self-discovery. It tells the heart-warming story of two major points in the life of Oliver (Ewan McGregor). One timeline follows the deterioration of Oliver’s father who is dying of cancer and, at the age of seventy-five, has also come out of the closet. The other takes place following his father’s death.The outcome is a thoroughly enjoyable character study about people opening up and discovering themselves despite age, preconceptions and illness.
Monday, October 3, 7p.m. – Cave of Forgotten Dreams (USA)
Monday, November 7, 7p.m. – The Guard (Ireland)
Monday, December 5, 7p.m. – Life, Above All (South Africa / Germany)
Arts Station Concert Series
Tickets available at The Arts Station, Carosella and Freshies.
Jazz – The Jazz Council
Saturday, September 17 at 8p.m.
Fresh off the release of their debut album, Dawn, The Jazz Council is pleased to be able to share with concert goers a listening treat of original compositions by quintet members Sven Heyde, Joel Kroeker and Bernie Primbs. Rounding out this stunning group is trumpeter and flautist Laurel Ralston and pianist Tim Plait who provide the smooth and elegant tones that are sure to melt the soul. www.thejazzcouncil.com
Members: $15/adults $10/youth; Regular $20/adults $12/youth (under 18)
Pop / Roots / Folk — Marc Charron with Amanda Rheaume
Thursday, September 22 at 8 p.m.
Marc Charron is just the type of musician you want to take with you on a road trip. He is best known for his engaging stage presence, large song catalogue, powerful voice and use of acoustic drums he plays with his feet. He performs a wide range of music styles including folk, bluegrass and reggae, just to name a few. Multi-instrumentalist Marc Charron’s music will be sure to get you on your feet and grooving to an unforgettable sound.
Amanda Rheaume has an undeniably powerful voice that fits perfectly with her self-written material, or any other song she chooses to perform.
Like a light switch, Rheaume can go from a bright comforting harmony to a hard edge. Determination, courage and strength typify her high-energy, musically rich and diverse live performances. Amanda and her four-piece band deliver a wide range of musical textures spanning pop, rock and alternative, sprinkled with her own unique vocal styling. www.marccharronmusic.com or www.amandarheaume.com.
Members: $20/adults $14/youth; Regular: $25/adults $18/youth (under 18)
Roots / Folk — redGirl
Friday, October 14 at 8 p.m.
redGirl is a rootsy, four-piece band that double dips in organic folk with milky-mild rock rhythms. Fronted by the clear and fearless vocals of Anie Hepher, the music is built around her evocative voice that is as approachable as it is confident. Michael Hepher on lead guitar and backing vocals, brings a sauciness of sound that adds flavour, depth and kick to the songs and stories of the band.Bringing it all home are the steady, ready bass notes and smiles of Steve Jones (bass & backing vocals) and inventive and attentive rhythms of Sven Heyde (drums & percussion). This fresh and genuine quartet wants to travel onto your stage, and spend time coaxing some hope, some connection, some winsomeness among us all. www.redgirlmusic.com.
Members: $15/adults $10/youth; Regular $20/adults $12/youth (under 18)
Pianist / Silent Film Accompaniment – Robert Bruce presents Faust
Monday, October 24 at 8 p.m.
A self-taught composer/pianist whose creative path often leads to uncharted territory, Robert Bruce has since the late 1970s developed a diverse catalog of original work which includes music for young children, piano repertoire for students, as well as music for film, television and animation. Robert Bruce has been presenting his Live Music/Silent Film programs since 2002 and Faust is perhaps his most striking in terms of the synergy between music and film; having a deep and haunting effect. Murnau’s classic 1926 silent film presented with live original score by composer/pianist Robert Bruce was the closing program for the 2011 Toronto Silent Film Festival. Faust is a classic silent film produced in 1926 and directed by F.W. Murnau.
Murnau’s version draws on the older traditions of the legendary tale of Faust as well as on Goethe’s classic version.www.robertbrucemusic.com.
Members: $15/adults $10/youth; Regular $20/adults $12/youth (under 18)
Folk / Blues – Jim Byrnes
Thursday, November 3 at 8 p.m.
Starting piano at age five, by age thirteen Jim was singing and playing blues guitar and he continues to play on his favorite guitar, a Gibson 1969 Hummingbird.
In 2007, the Toronto Blues Society named Brynes the Male Vocalist of the Year as well as receiving the award for Recording of the Year for House of Refuge.
A staple of the Vancouver music scene Brynes always strikes all of the right chords with an audience keeping them in awe and wanting more. www.jimbrynes.org.
Members: $20/adults $14/youth; Regular: $25/adults $18/youth (under 18)
Folk / Country – Madison Violet
Tuesday, November 22 at 8 p.m.
Both hailing from Scottish small towns in Canada, Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac have chosen another musical path; one that channels their parent’s vintage record collection that comprised of the likes of Neil Young and Dolly Parton. The pair have come into a sound of their own though which has been described as both city-folk and Americana. Madison Violet, have toured their alt-country modern-roots sound and flawless harmonies across the world for over 10 years. They have been nominated for handfuls of East Coast Music Awards and were named ‘Best Vocal Group’ at the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Awards and they are Grand Prize winners of the 2010 John Lennon Song Writing Contest. Their latest album No Fool For Trying was nominated for a 2010 Juno.www.madisonviolet.com.
Members: $20/adults $14/youth; Regular: $25/adults $18/youth (under 18)
Blues – Tim Williams
Friday, December 9 at 8 p.m.
Imagine, if you can, a front porch where Robert Johnson, Hank Williams, Hula Hattie, Flaco Jimenez and Bob Marley meet often and discover just how much they have in common. Tim’s music would fit right in.Williams is a blues-based singer / songwriter / multi – instrumentalist. He is a 40 year veteran of the ‘Roots’ music scene in North America, roots which stretch back to the coffee-house scene of his native California in the 1960’s. Tim’s live solo shows are a trip down the river of North American music…blues, ragtime, old-time country with dashes of Mexican and Hawaiian influence, performed on a variety of string instruments. Do not miss your chance to see this legand of the roots and blues scene! www.cayusemusic.com
Members: $20/adults $14/youth; Regular: $25/adults $18/youth (under 18)
Pop /Folk – Andy White
Wednesday, January 18 at 8 p.m.
Belfast born and raised, singer-songwriter Andy White carries a 12-string guitar under his arm and wears his particular brand of Irish charm on his sleeve.
With the political edge of Billy Bragg, the romance of David Gray and the Celtic lyricism of the Waterboys, Andy is a fully paid up 21st Century Troubadour (and that’s also the title of his first book, recently published in Ireland to rave reviews).White has earned a global following for blending folk and pop styling with a poet’s sensibility. Working with the great names of Irish music – Sinead O’Connor, Van Morrison – and writing with the likes of Peter Gabriel and Neil and Tim Finn, he has won Ireland’s top songwriting awards and toured the world many times. Andy’s latest release ‘Songwriter’ is his tenth studio album. www.andywhite.com
Members: $20/adults $14/youth; Regular: $25/adults $18/youth (under 18)
Alternative / Folk Rock – Allen & Alexander
Sunday, January 29 at 8 p.m.
The songwriters first joined forces when the pair found themselves onstage singing with Jane Siberry on her famous encore “Calling All Angels.”
After taking their dirty laundry clean across Canada on the first leg of their Dirty Laundry Dual CD Release Tour 2011, duo partners Jenny Allen and Leslie Alexander are returning to BC with their new solo CDs. With each artist a strong voice in her own right, together Allen & Alexander deliver the razor-sharp songwriting and powerhouse performances fans have come to expect from their solo shows – and more. Now sharing seamless vocals, multiple instruments, and much in common, Allen & Alexander agree that their set list – exchanged like a salty heart-to-heart over a load of laundry – contains their most personal songs yet. Featuring harmony vocals, guitars, washboard, harmonica and other assorted instruments, from flat-out folk rock’n roll to more intimate fare, Allen & Alexander are coming clean to town near you. www.reverbnation.com/allenalexander
Members: $20/adults $14/youth; Regular: $25/adults $18/youth (under 18)
Local Talent – 3rd Annual WeeFest
Friday, February 24 at 8 p.m.
A multi-genre single night festival featuring primarily local talent, Wee Fest is a confirmation of the love of music and love of the Arts Station for the enthusiastic crowd. Expect to see all of the great talent that Fernie has to offer from poets to performers and troubadours to trombonists.
Come prepared to participate in an unforgettable evening!
Members: $15/adults $10/youth; Regular $20/adults $12/youth (under 18)
More dates and acts yet to be announced – keep your eyes peeled for info!
For more info contact The Arts Station at 250-423-4842 or [email protected].
Volunteers
The Arts Station is always on the lookout for people willing and able to help with concerts, galleries, programming, gardening, building, postering, and on and on. If you are interested in volunteering at The Arts Station please contact us at 250-423-4842 or [email protected] or [email protected].
Calls for Entry:
Call for Artists & Art Instructors – Fernie Art Station’s exciting exhibition program. The Arts Station Gallery Committee is seeking submissions and accepting applications from individual artists and groups interested in exhibiting 2 and 3D art works. Your work is seen by all Arts Station visitors, regular user groups, concert and event audiences and Blue Toque restaurant goers! Your exhibit is advertised in Arts Station member e-newsletters and Art Station promotional materials. Get an application at The Arts Station, or on line at www.theartsstation.com or email [email protected] or call Courtney at 423-4842 for more information. Applications are juried by a committee. Interested in teaching an art-related course? Share your skills and earn revenue! A seminar, a workshop or a course, work with the Arts Station Administrator to develop a course that meets your needs and ours. Call
Courtney at 250-423-4842 for more details or email [email protected] Website: www.theartsstation.com
ARTiculate Magazine – is now accepting submissions for our fall/winter events calendar. The calendar listings are a great way to get information about your concert, workshop, gallery opening, film series or other event of interest out to our readership in the East and West Kootenay. ARTiculate publishes 5,000 copies of the magazine, which are distributed throughout the Columbia Basin. Arts, culture and heritage event listings are subject to a nominal fee, due to government funding cutbacks that used to subsidize this service. Event listings will only be accepted through the form on our website, www.wkartscouncil.com/articulate.html. Sorry, we cannot accept events submitted in any other way. Rates are $8.00 per listing. Payment is accepted either by cheque (payable to the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council, mailed to: Box 103, Nelson, BC V1L 5P7) or by credit card using PayPal. The deadline for submitting event listings is Friday, August 26.
2012 Wearable Art Awards Call for Entry-Port Moody Arts Centre The Wearable Art Awards is not a fashion show, it is a multi-media performance where the human body becomes a living, breathing, moving canvas. We are looking for more than a “pretty dress.” We are asking you to go deep into your imagination to create a wearable piece of art that challenges what most consider to be wearable, or everyday fashion. $5000 in prize money. The Wearable Art Awards is committed to challenging artists of all mediums to push their imaginations to create evocative, imaginative and thought provoking sculpture for the human body. Website: www.wearableartawards.com or go to www.pomoarts.ca/events.
GEIST ERASURE POETRY CONTEST – Website: www.geist.com/erasure-contest, Win Canadian-style fame and glory by reading Geist’s selected excerpt from Susanna Moodie’s Roughing It In The Bush and erasing words and letters to your satisfaction. Letters must remain in their original sequence. Winning entries will be published in Geist and online. 1st Prize $500 and Geist Erasasure Trophy; 2nd, $150; 3rd, $100; Honorable mentions. Fee: $20 (includes a one year subscription)
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Parents take note! Under the recent Federal Budget, introduced on June 6, the government included a tax credit provision for up to $500 on children’s art program fees.
