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2014 has arrived and JCHAC is taking the plunge into some exciting activities. There is something for everyone.
Join us on February 16th for Winterfest as we take you back to the fun that only a winter day in the country can bring. What was play and community like before technology? Take a joy-full trip back in time with us. Winterfest is a fundraising event for JCHAC.
We all have timelines; the life events that are our story. The events are our past, present and tomorrows. Join Sybil, a master record keeper as she guides you through creating a living doucument of My Life My Legacy; placing context to life events in your life across time. Space is limited and begins the last week of January.
Explore the raw beauty of Newfoundland through story telling. All invited to the Flying Pigs Arts and Letters Club on January 15th. Come with your stories and share the love of "The Rock".
Missed a previous session of Photography with Bill Ellis? He's back! The first session in a series of four consecutive Wednesdays begins on January 22.
The ongoing exhibitions, workshops and special interest events are all detailed below. Use the quick link feature in the sidebar to the left to find a section of interest.
For the Young, the Old and Everyone in between there is always something to discover at JCHAC. Have you visited lately?
Warmly,
Judith Robuliak
Newsletter Editor
Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre
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OFFERINGS
Louise Laroche Solo Exhibition
A MUST SEE BEFORE IT CLOSES THIS SUNDAY
VISITOR COMMENTS: Stunning Artworks Incredible Art - So Inspiring Wonderful Show - Well done Louise
November 30, 2013 - January 12, 2014
 "Offerings" is a solo exhibition by Joshua Creek's resident artist, Louise Laroche.
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.
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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 powerful 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.
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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 response 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 of inspiration for 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
January classes - 8,15, 22 and 29
Time: 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
January classes - 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Time: 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 the medium of watercolour printmaking.
This workshop is in collaboration with Joshua Creek Studio.
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Watercolour Printmaking Workshops
2nd and 3rd Saturdays, September thru June
January classes - 11, 18
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
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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RETURNING
Photography Workshops
When: Wednesdays
January 22 and 29
February 5 and 12
Time: 7pm -9pm
Cost: $200 for series of four workshops
905-257-4730
Returning due to popular demand is a series of four Wednesday evening photography workshops with Bill Ellis.
William Ellis (Bill) has over 40 years of photographic experience. He is currently a director with the Oakville Camera Club responsible for managing and judging photographic challenges. Previously Bill was the director of nature photography for the Lakeshore Camera Club in Montreal where he judged both local and national competitions.
Whether you are learning your way around your point and shoot or on the fast track to using your DSLR in full auto or semi-auto mode, gift yourself time with Bill. This informative series includes slide presentations and hands on with attention to each person, their camera and purpose in taking pictures.
Workshop Content
First Session: Point and Shoot Presentation (auto and semi-auto modes on DSLR)
Second Session: Camera Settings
Third Session: Exposure/Exposure Compensation, Metering Mode and Scenes
Fourth Session: Composition and Photo Editing
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NEW
My Life My Legacy
When: Thursday evenings
January 30 to March 20, 2014
Time: 7-9
Introductory Fee: $200.00 for 8 workshops
Limited space to a round table of 8.
My Life My Legacy is an opportunity to create a living document of the life events that paint the picture of your life.
Join Sybil, a master record keeper, as she provides you the tools to explore your connections and place meanings and context across time. Remember the daunting feeling when you were gifted the 1500 piece puzzle and the satisfaction as each piece dropped into place. Eventually a full, colorful and vibrant picture was revealed. The intent of the 8 session workshop is to offer you the tools so you can experience the process of placing your life in context with the people and world around you. The benefits will last long after the workshops have ended.
Discover, document and share. This is your legacy.You may be surprised who will touch you with memories and stories and who you will touch through the process.
As space is limited and offered at an introductory price please do not hesitate to contact Bill Hewitt as soon as possible to secure a spot. For information contact:
or call JCHAC at 905-257-4730.
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NEW
JCHAC Fundraising Event
WINTERFEST
When: Sunday, February 16
Time: 1-5
Cost: Adults $10.00 and Children $5.00
We are extending an invitation to residents of the community to enjoy a flash from the past; the magic of winter in the country at JCHAC.
Bring friends, family and neighbours to experience an array of indoor and outdoor activities.
Lace up your skates for a glide around the pond, build a snowman, bring your snow shoes or cross country skis and explore the meadow. Interactive indoor and outdoor activities will engage all ages.
We are looking for anyone interested in assisting in our fund raising efforts on February 16th to donate baked goods for sale. All proceeds will be directed towards supporting the programs offered at JCHAC.
We rely on volunteers, donations, sponsors and fundraising to remain sustainable. For information on participating, volunteering or donating contact:
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NIA Classes
January Classes:
Monday, January 6, 13, 20, 27
Thursday, January 9, 16, 23, 30
Mondays:
10:00 am to 11:15 am
Thursdays: 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
Cost: $11 per class
Location: JCHAC Gallery
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
January Drum Circle - 14, 28
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
January class Tuesday 21 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location: JCHAC Gallery Cost: $20 per person, per session 
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
Wednesday, January 8th
Time: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
FLYING PIGS
ARTS AND LETTERS CLUB
When: Wednesday, January 15
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: JCHAC
Join us for an evening of NEWFOUNDLAND storytelling with Beulah Wilhelmina. In the spirit of the humour and heritage of Newfoundland all are invited to share their experiences and love of "The Rock".
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JCHAC Legacy
Memories of Winters Past
Somewhere I have my grandfather's 1912 diary mentioning skating on the 16 Mile Creek. Once my grandfather accidentally tipped the Slipper Club ladies into the snow when they were going for a sleigh ride. He hung Christmas lights around the pond so we children could skate under the stars. We went by horse and cutter to school, snow flying from the clopping hooves as we sped through the drifts. We loved winter. The heavy blizzards of yesteryear have changed but ice storms have not.
Sincerely,
Sybil Rampen
Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre
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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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olunteers
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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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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Gallery Closures for January
The Gallery will be open on all of its regular days and times in January.
Closed - Mondays
Open - Tuesday to Sunday - 1pm - 5pm
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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.
Hint..Valentine's Day is only a few short weeks away...
For details contact:
Mary Rischke
905-633-8606
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