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The first dusting of snow has fallen on Joshua Creek setting the scene for the quickly approaching holidays. The Gallery has been transformed and is wearing its festive finery. Awaiting your visit is a hot beverage and sweet treats. Thoughtfully chosen for the holiday season is the solo exhibition of resident artist Louise Laroche. Gift yourself some quality time for a visit. Engage your imagination as you are transported into the art-full world of Louise.
This is the time of the year we pause to reflect and honour our individual traditions and rituals. We look forward to your visit so that we may personally extend our deepest gratitude to all for your support. You are the reason this "Pocket of Eden" exists and thrives.
There are a few dates in December and January that the Gallery is closed so please check dates as you plan. Workshops and classes are also adjusted during the month of December and are listed under their descriptions that follow.
From all of us at Joshua Creek, may this season deliver the moments and experiences that carry you with joy, love, peace and health into 2014.
Merry Christmas and the Happiest of Holidays Everyone!
Sincerely,
Sybil Rampen
Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre
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OFFERINGS
Louise Laroche Solo Exhibition
November 30, 2013 - January 12, 2014
Opening Tea Party: December 1, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
 "Offerings" is a solo exhibition by Joshua Creek's resident artist, Louise Laroche. The exhibition dates in the Gallery span the Christmas and New Year season.
Louise's work is evocative with roots in the ancient culture of 16th century Quebec. She draws inspiration from nature and her surroundings. "I like the interaction, the tension between juxtaposed fragments. These form multiple spaces within each collage. I like to think my work stimulates contemplation and awareness."
Louise is a graduate of Fine Art, Laval University and has spent the last 20 years searching for her own pathway of printmaking, guided by her passion for fragmentation.
A special invitation to "Meet the artist and Potluck Lunch" will be extended to the
Friends of Joshua Creek
to attend on December 15. Friends will receive an e-mail with the details regarding this exclusive event.
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Art from the Heart
3rd Annual Differently-abled Artists Exhibition
January 18 - February 23
Opening Tea Party: January 19, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm 
Documentary Premiere
This past summer two Grade 11 students spent 176 hours each over the span of four weeks to create a video of the Monday morning artists of Community Living Oakville. Their creative and inspiring video will premiere at the opening of Art From The Heart.
 Art From The Heart is a provocative exhibition by artists who have experienced adversity and challenge and have incorporated this into their artistic practice, inspiration and presentation. The show will reach into the community in a unique and compelling way. This show focuses on different ways of seeing and experiencing the world, reflected in artwork. It is about sharing, awareness, artistic expression and courage. The reality of each life made visible is a powerful tool. It is about art originating from inner spaces not experienced by most people and about the creativity which emerges from such spaces and experiences. The reality of each life made visible is a poweful tool. Featured Artist  Tsochoy Go Solo Exhibition Tsochoy has emerged from the co-op programme with Oena Catholic Secondary School. He is currently working on the "Sybil Rampen Fine Art Diploma" at Joshua Creek. He is an extraordinary artist with amazing talent. Your imagination will soar when you engage with his images. Not to be missed. |
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Impressions of Oakville
Juried exhibition for artists that reside in the
Town of Oakville
March 1 - April 6
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Oakville Harbour Oakville Stitchery Guild
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Who are the artists of Oakville? Why is Oakville a special town? This juried show is specifically designed to connect all ages and stages of the artists of Oakville. It will be a gathering of both art and people, a celebration of heritage and talent, a visible feast. The 1827 Pioneer barn/gallery in North Oakville the perfect place.
For this exhibition the jury is looking for
"Impressions of Oakville" in any medium, drawing, fibre art or any two dimensional wall art. Your submission must be able to be hung on the wall of the Gallery. No standing pieces, sculptures for this submission.
For those interested in a juried photography showing please see below for CPS Inkworks information for a April/May exhibition.
Click here for "Call for Entry".
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Extreme
CPS INKworks' Second Annual
Juried Photographic Exhibition
April 12 - May 4
Opening Tea Party: April 13, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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2013 First Place Winner
Lora Kakaletris
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Following the lead of last years overwhelming resonse and successful exhibition, CPS INKworks is sponsoring its second juried photographic exhibition. After much consideration and input a subject matter of
"EXTREME" was chosen and will be the theme inspiration applied to all entries.
For additional information please refer to Terms of Entry. Jurors will be confirmed shortly.
The purpose of this exhibition is threefold:
1) To support local photographers.
2) To publicize Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre as a multifunctional gallery.
3) Bring awareness to the quality of CPS INKworks as a premier printing company.
With a February 28, 2014 submission deadline, you have the opportunity to shoot specific for the subject matter. Search your files for the perfect images that express your "Extreme." No better time than now to plan to be part of our second juried exhibition at JCHAC.
Further details click here, CPS INKworks.
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Introduction to Watercolour Printmaking
Every Wednesday, September thru June
December's classes - 3, 10, 17
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Fee: $35/session, Pay-as-You-Go
Open studio: bring your own supplies
Pot Luck Lunch
Contact: Mary Rischke, 905-633-8606
[email protected]
A perennial favourite of Joshua Creek is Wednesday's class, Introduction to Watercolour Printmaking. Each week will allow for engaging in new techniques and discoveries. Whether you are a seasoned artist or wanting to learn a new technique, you will be fully engaged with Mary Rischke as your teacher and art guide. Discover the art of learning in play. No previous art experience necessary.
This workshop is in collaboration with Joshua Creek Studio.
For more information on this technique, click here.
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Master Class
Watercolour Printmaking
Every Friday, September thru June
December classes - 6, 13, 20
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Fee: $35/session, Pay-as-You-Go
Open studio: bring your own supplies
RSVP: Space is limited
Pot Luck Lunch
Contact: Sybil Rampen, 905-257-0953
[email protected]
For the graduates of the Wednesday's introductory workshops, Friday's workshops will expand your techniques working in this medium.
This workshop is in collaboration with Joshua Creek Studio.
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Watercolour Printmaking Workshops
2nd and 3rd Saturdays, September thru June
December class - 14th
(two classes per month resume in January)
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
NOTE: December 14th class includes w/c printmaking, fibres and mixed media
Fee: $50 (includes materials)
Open studio: bring your own supplies
RSVP: Mary Rischke, 905-633-8606
[email protected]
No experience required... just the love of colour.
This workshop is in collaboration with Joshua Creek Studio.
For more information on this technique, click here. |
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Friendship Program
We extend an invitation to be a "Friend of JCHAC". Help preserve this pocket Eden with its historic buildings and 20,000 year old valley. The 1827 Art Gallery is dedicated to emerging artists, artists with challenges and to community outreach.
With great success we recently had our first Friends Only Pot Luck Lunch. Listening to the members feedback Sybil is initiating a pot luck lunch for each Gallery exhibition. The lunches will include the feature artist of the current exhibition in an in-depth discussion about their work. Lunches are exclusive to "Friends of JCHAC".
To learn how to become a Friend and enjoy the unique benefits at Joshua Creek click here "Friends of JCHAC".
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NIA Classes
December Classes:
- Thursday Dec. 5
- Monday Dec. 30
Mondays: 10:00 am to 11:15 am
Thursdays: 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
Cost: $11 per class
Location: JCHAC Gallery
Contact: Peaches at Evolving Families Foundation for information
Classes led by Brown Belt Nia instructor Brigita Roube.
Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that draws from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music in more than 45 countries. Trainings teach people how to get in their body, learn about The Body's Way and cultivate body-centered awareness. Every experience can be adapted to individual needs and abilities. Step into your own joyful journey with Nia, and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live.
Nia has 52 moves that optimize the body's natural design. Nia choreography is body-centered and allows practitioners to connect to nine diverse movement styles: Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, jazz dance, modern dance, Duncan dance, yoga, Alexander Technique and Teachings of Moshe Feldenkrais. Nia classes balance form with freedom encouraging people to personalize the movements making choices for pleasure and comfort.
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Drum Circle - Intuitive Drumming
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
December Drum Circle - 10th
(twice a month resumes in January)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: JCHAC Gallery
Contact: Peaches at Evolving Families Foundation for more information.
Suggested Offering: $10 / participant in an energy exchange for use of space in the JCHAC Gallery. No need to preregister, show up and sign in with Evolving Families.
The next drum circles will be held on December 10th. In the spirit of a drumming circle all ages and experience levels are welcomed.You will be led by John and Joanna in a unified front of drumming, dancing and grooving; all moving you to a level of relaxation.
Bring your djembes, frame drums, bongos, bodhrans, oscars, flutes or other percussion instruments that make your spirit soar. There are percussion instruments and several extra drums available for those who require a loaner.
Until you have experienced what a collective can accomplish through percussion, you will never know how uplifting and infectious to one's spirit the positive vibrations can be.
Join us and express yourself. You will be glad you did!
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Introduction to Drum Circle
The 3rd Tuesday of the month
There will be NO
Introduction Drum Circle in December.
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: JCHAC Gallery
Cost: $20 per person, per session
Contact: Peaches at Evolving Families Foundation for more information.
With almost a year of our Community Drum Circles at Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre in conjunction with Evolving Families Foundation, we are proud to announce the Fall 2013 sessions of Introductory Lessons To Hand Drumming.
These fun-focused sessions are available to people 12 years of age or older. No previous musical skills are required. Session objectives include:
� Having fun!
� Basic drumming techniques
� Instant gratification (make music within minutes)
� Developing your own "drumming language"
� Tips for participating in drum circles (how to be a better musician)
� How to boost your creativity
Techniques will focus primarily on the Djembe, a floor-standing, knee-height drum. Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre has 14 drums available for students (please reserve one of our drums when you register, if you need one). You can rent a Djembe from Long and McQuade for $15 per month. Other drums are also welcome.
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Sacred Space
Meditation with Drum Circle - Dec. 11th
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: JCHAC Gallery
Exchange: $10 per person
Contact: Peaches at Evolving Families Foundation for more information.
A gathering of Earth-based Awareness to journey safely into Non-Ordinary Reality, as a means to retrieve information otherwise inaccessible in our daily lives! Come prepared to explore your intuition and to make connections with like-minds.
While we do like to embrace a very organic flow, here's what you can expect :
- Building the energy with a Drum Circle...
- Guided meditation to ground and connect with Earth and Spirit; clear away any blocks or negativity keeping you from moving forward at this time
- A Shamanic Journey to gain insight and awareness into your set intentions, and connect with your spirit guides.
Take some time and reflect upon things in your life that you seek to change or obtain answers to! We welcome any handheld instruments (shakers, drums, flutes, etc!).
For comfort during the journey, at your discretion, bring:
-Yoga mat
- Blanket
- Pillow
- Water
- A light snack for afterward
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JCHAC Legacy
My German Expressionist teacher Martin Bloch said "I can only show you how to do it. Take what you will." Over the decades my art has evolved going from plateau to plateau. The trick is to keep climbing.
I believe every individual has a residue of life experience that can be made visible and has value.
My lessons are designed to encourage art, to provide awareness of self with simple tools that allow creativity to escape thought the cracks of criticism, self- doubt, angst, perfectionism and the grade three teacher.
Every drawing, every painting is a record of a moment in time. Even a simple continuous line doodle set in the context of NOW, or realism, or abstraction, and the innocence of a child's drawing can be impactful. The genuine sharing of what is seen, experienced, felt, can have meaning, not only for the artist but also for the viewer. Every beloved painting speaks from its wall. To adorn one's life with a chosen collection of paintings is enrichment. Art begins with the self, with the possibility of becoming a lasting legacy.
 Sincerely,
Sybil Rampen Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre
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Gallery Closures for December
Due to special events and holidays the Gallery will be closed on the following days:
Tuesday, December 3
Sunday, December 8
December 24, 25, 26
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JCHAC Facility Rentals
 If you are looking for a venue to hold a celebration or special event; wedding, anniversary, birthday or a business meeting look no further than JCHAC. Change your event space from the usual to unique. We welcome inquiries.
For more information please contact Bill Hewitt by e-mail or call 905-257-4730.
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JCHAC Exhibition Rentals
We are presently taking proposals for future exhibitions in the Art Gallery. JCHAC Gallery is the home to ten shows each year with each exhibition running for one month to six weeks. The focus of the Gallery is to be a venue for emerging artists. Should a showing by a single artist seem daunting consider an exhibition of a collective of three or four artists.
We look forward to hearing from you and discussing opportunities. Please contact Bill Hewitt by e-mail or call 905-257-4730.
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Tea Time at JCHAC
 An invitation is extended to interested groups who are considering looking for a spot to gather and enjoy some "tea time" in a welcoming and engaging atmosphere. Of special interest are residents in retirement communities looking for a meaningful and fun outing to this extraordinary land where the city is forgotten and the country feels like coming home.
Please contact Bill Hewitt by e-mail or call
905-257-4730.
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Volunteers
Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre is grateful for the volunteers that contribute their time to us. If you would like to become a volunteer at JCHAC or would like more information on volunteering please email Bill Hewitt.
Click here for our Volunteer Information Form.
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About the Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre
For 50 years Sybil Rampen has had a vision. Her lifelong goal has been to establish a cultural legacy on her family farm to inspire the future generations of Halton. Joshua Creek Heritage Arts Centre is a place to discover, it is an oasis.
The converted 1827 barn gallery hosts unusual exhibitions by well known and emerging artists. It is a place for small intimate weddings, for celebrations, for workshops.
For more information about our Centre, please visit our website www.JoshuaCreekArts.com
Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre
1086 Burnhamthorpe Rd E
Oakville, ON L6H 7B2
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Gift Certificates
Offer the gift of inspiration and creativity with a gift certificate to Joshua Creek Studio.
For details contact:
Mary Rischke
905-633-8606
[email protected] |
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