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Curious Couture: Fab Fashions & Personal Collections
Open Studio | Cambrian College presents Curious Couture: Fab Fashions & Personal Collections Feb 8–Mar 3, 2018 Gallery hours: Wed–Fri 11am–2pm, Sat 12–4 pm or by appointment (closed Thurs Feb 15) Admission is free but donations are welcome. *Sat Feb 17, 12–1pm: Richard Neufeld will discuss his collection of Bob Basset handmade masks. *Sat Feb 24, 12–1pm: Nadine Olivier will discuss her collection of Lolita fashion, a Japanese street fashion. Have you wondered what other people in your community collect? Many have personal collections: some are inherited; some have developed over the years beginning childhood; and others have just started their collections from seemingly nowhere. We’re giving you a glimpse into three people’s collections from Sudbury, Ontario: • Leesa Bringas (Cambrian’s Open Studio technician / Instructor in Design and Visual Arts) featuring a wide range of Betsey Johnson fashion (NYC designer) and ephemera from the 60s through the late 2000s; • Richard Neufeld (Instructor and Coordinator for Cambrian’s Art Foundations & Design and Visual Art programs and Cambrian alumni) featuring handcrafted masks by Bob Basset (Ukrainian Art Studio created by brothers Serhii and Oleg Petrov) + additional items; and • Nadine Olivier, alumna of Cambrian’s Public Relations program (graduate certificate) featuring Lolita fashion, a Japanese street fashion. Each personal collection intersects art, fashion, design and popular culture. Viewers will be treated to a visual display of their collections as well as information about the items, if and when they wear their collected items and overall why they collect. Curator/personal collector lead tours & discussions: Sat Feb 10, 12–1pm: Leesa Bringas will discuss her collection of Betsey Johnson fashion from the 60s through the late 2000s. She will discuss her research into how Betsey Johnson got her start in the fashion industry as well as interesting clothing features, silhouettes, imagery and...
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Intermediate Paverpol class
So you already know all about me. You've taken a workshop with me before and your ready for more. If you want more then this workshop is for you. This workshop is a pre-requisite to Intro to Paverpol Sculptures. In this workshop you will learn standing structure. We get into movement and we will use more then one colour for this project. We will play with different types of fabrics and textiles.You will expand your technique by using Wrappers and Paverplast to make your sculptures skin smoother. We use a technique to paint on the skin using the wrappers and Paverplast this way your hands won’t get as messy. In this workshop you will be guided by my step by step instruction in this unique full day workshop. In a non-intimidating laid back atmosphere, while having fun,great conversation, making memories and did I mention the health benifits you will absorb while creating art. Yes it's going to be great! I can't think of a better way to spend my day. The cost of the workshop is $115 per participant no tax. This includes instruction, a subscription to my newsletter and materials. You will leave with a completed project at the end of your day. To register Visit my website www.littleartgarage.com or call 705-869-7743
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Crochet Basics Course
Learn how to make granny squares and follow a crochet pattern. Registration is required either instore or online. Call or stop by for more information.
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Free Women Empowered Women’s Self-Defense Seminar!
Join us for our Free Women Empowered Seminar! Whats in it for you? You will learn 6 of the most effective techniques to address the most common threat scenarios. Suitable for anyone 13 years old and up. * Girls under 18 must be accompanied by an adult *NO previous experience necessary. * Please reserve your spot as we expect to fill to capacity! For more information call or text Steve at (705) 919-7153 or msg our FB page.
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Brett Kissel – We Were That Song Tour
Brett Kissel We Were That Song Tour Tickets starting at $35.00 (plus service charges) All Ages Tickets on sale Friday at 10am
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