4elements Living Arts

Ontario Craft Council Events

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4e Summer Art Series

2010-05-28T14:52:00.002-04:00

Check out our Summer Programs.

Call or email to register. Spaces are limited in most programs!

705/368-1855
4elements@manitoulin.net

Star-Gazing

2010-05-28T14:51:00.001-04:00

Instructor: John Albers, 4e Board President

Ages: All ages
Dates: Thursdays, July and August 9-11 pm
Location: Gordon’s Park, Tehkummah

Visit a Dark Sky Preserve to learn about planets, northern
lights, solar systems and star mapping. Call 705-859-2470.

Creating Geometric Patterns in Nature

2010-05-28T14:50:00.000-04:00

Instructor: Boo Watson
Ages: All ages
Dates: Sunday August 8, 1-5 pm
Sunday September 12, 1-5 pm
Location: Providence Bay
Cost: Donations of money or useful farm
items are welcome.

Participants will work in pairs and triplets to create LARGE
geometric fi gures in the sand. Becoming human versions of
the geometer’s tools: the compass, the straightedge, and
the pencil. Then the group will explore creative movement
together, using actions, feelings, ideas, and impulses arising
from the creation of the sand geometries. No previous
experience with geometry or dance needed.

Exploring our Creative Nature

2010-05-28T14:48:00.001-04:00

Instructor: Heather Thoma

Ages: Teens and Adults
Dates: Sunday June 27th, 1-4 pm
Sunday July 25th, 1-4 pm
Sunday August 15th, 1-4 pm
Location: LoonSong Garden, Little Current
Cost: $35 each, or $90 for all three

See the world around you with new eyes. Cultivate your
natural creativity. We will engage all the senses by observing
and exploring a natural environment, and apply basic artistic
approaches to deepen our understanding. The only pre-requisite
is an open mind and sense of adventure. Bring home new
outlooks on your daily life. We will host three independent
but related sessions. You can participate in just one, or all.

Clay Fun for Kids

2010-05-28T14:46:00.000-04:00

Instructor: Andy Smith
Ages: 9-13 (max 7 kids)
Date: Sunday August 7, 1-3 pm
Location: Island Clayworks Studio, Rockville
Cost: $25, includes materials

Kids love clay! Working in a real potter’s studio, each student will have the opportunity to create durable clay pottery. The creations will be kiln-fired after drying.

Children’s Mixed Media

2010-05-28T14:45:00.000-04:00

Instructor: Sophie Edwards
Ages: 5-7
July 15th to August 19th
Thursdays 10-11:30 am

Ages: 8-12
July 15th to August 19th
Thursdays 1:30-3:00 pm
Location: LCPS, Little Current
Cost: $95, includes materials
Each week we’ll explore a different Manitoulin artist, and
create works playing with that style and technique. Kids will have a chance to use artist-quality materials.

Kagawong Art Camp for Kids

2010-05-28T14:39:00.002-04:00

Instructor: Joyce Young, 4e Board Member
Ages: 8 - 10
July 19-23 Monday-Friday, 1- 4 pm
Aug. 16-20 Monday-Friday, 1-4 pm
Location: Park Centre, Kagawong
Cost: $150
Create your very own imaginary world and imaginary
creatures in mixed media. We will have an outing every day. We will go to the beach to make sand castles. We will make glittery masks and imaginary creatures from clay. Learn how to mix clear, clean watercolours for paintings that sing. We will paint with feathers and twigs and make friends with our imagination. On the last day we will put our imaginary world together in an art exhibition for your parents to see.

Summer Land Art Workshop

2010-05-28T14:32:00.002-04:00

July 10-11th
Blue Jay Creek Farm

We will gather to improvise and develop our skills in creating “sculpture” from the land with found objects in nature. Our creations will remain on the land and d/evolve over time. We plan to attend the Star Party at Gordon’s Park on Saturday, for inspirations for our work on Sunday.

Land Art Workshop 09

2009-11-01T15:54:00.003-05:00

October 29-30th marked 4elements' first landart workshop on Manitoulin Island, facilitated by Rachel Ellaway, from Sudbury, Ontario, formerly from the UK. Eight enthusiastic participants gathered at Rue Studio (www.ruestudio.ca) in Sheguiandah for a delicious potluck, slideshow and discussion on Thursday evening, and braved a day of dynamic rainy windy weather on Friday, working at two sites: one on Lake Manitou and the second at Rue Studio in Sheguiandah. For more details, see

www.manitoulinlandart.blogspot.com

2009-02-20T13:25:00.010-05:00

Tracing the 1837 Journey of Anna Jameson
Canoe Trek
North Channel, Northeastern Ontario
From Thessalon to Great La Cloche Island (Manitoulin Island)
SUMMER 2010 - AUGUST 20-26!

What is it?
A seven day canoe trek for new and experienced paddlers, led by a professional guide. Trace the route of Anna Jameson, the first non-aboriginal woman to canoe the Mackinac-Manitoulin passage. Follow part of the voyageur route, the same route. of the ancient Ojibwe/Odawa migration and trading route. visits sites off the beaten track. experience the beauty and history of the North Channel. Along the way, you’ll hear lectures, talks and stories about Jameson’s trek, the North Channel, aboriginal and settler history, art, and local cultures. You’ll visit the sites that Jameson, writers and painters have documented, including the Group of Seven, aboriginal woodland painters, and writers such as Basil Johnston, Louise Erdrich, Drew Hayden Taylor. Canoes, all meals and equipment are provided in the fee. Join us as we tent under the stars in the stunning beauty of the North Channel, and travel through the famous Benjamin Islands.

Led by expert canoe and adventure guide Chris Taggert, you'll receive paddling tips and hear stories about Chris's adventures. But that's not all! The history, culture, art and literature of the area will come alive through professor and writer Tom Gerry, PhD, and writer/artist Sophie Edwards, M.A. We'll also be guided to a sacred site by a local elder on the last day of the journey.

Contact 4elements Living Arts for registration information.
Only 12 spots available. AS OF MARCH 5, ONLY 10 SPOTS LEFT.

Sophie at 4elements Living Arts: 705-368-1855
4elements@manitoulin.net

Kids Art Classes '09

2009-02-20T13:20:00.003-05:00

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