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JOSHUA CREEK HERITAGE ARTS CENTRE
NOVEMBER 2013 - NEWSLETTER
Gallery Hours Tuesday - Sunday 1 pm to 4 pm
JCHAC GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
OAKVILLE STITCHERY GUILD
October 18 to November 24
The Oakville Stitchery Guild is celebrating its 40th Anniversary (1973-2013) at Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre.
The reviews are in and the opening a resounding success. The Gallery is filled with a wealth of hand created pieces of art. You can only imagine the time and heart that went into each and every creation.
Recently mysterious packages wrapped in brown paper surfaced. The unwrapping revealed five panels created by the guild in 1977. The panels portray Oakville in 1802, 1830, 1860, 1890 and 1977 and are on display in the OSG Guild Exhibition. Discussion for panel number six for Oakville 2014 has been initiated.
With four decades of embroidery in Canada, we are making history. Our work now the inspiration for others to follow.
Exhibition Information:
Oakville Stitchery Guild at Joshua Creek
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATION EVENTS AT JCHAC
TREASURES OF JCHAC
WHAT'S NEW AT JCHAC
IMPORTANT NEWS AND UPDATES
NOVEMBER GALLERY CLOSURES
FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
"OFFERINGS"
LOUISE LAROCHE SOLO EXHIBITION
December 1, 2013 - January 12, 2014
Opening Tea Party
Sunday December 1, 2-5
 Offerings is a solo exhibition by Joshua Creek's resident artist, Louise Laroche. The Gallery dates will 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" will be extended to the Friends of Joshua Creek on December 8th. Stay tuned for details.
Become a Friend of Joshua Creek and enjoy unique access to artists, events and information. For details please click Information Friends of Joshua Creek
ARTISTS OF OAKVILLE EXHIBITION
March 2014
In accordance with the JCHAC mandate to support local emerging artists Joshua Creek is very excited to present "Artists of Oakville". This exhibition gives Oakville artists an opportunity to submit their art for a group show in the JCHAC Gallery in March 2014. Submission details will soon be available. If you are interested in is submitting please email Bill for more information.
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION EVENTS AT JCHAC
***NEW FOR NOVEMBER***
LEADERSHIP BOOT CAMP
Date: Tuesday, November 19th
Contact: Darla Campbell at 416-562-9082 or [email protected]
Ask about our special offer for Friends of JCHAC and newsletter subscribers.
Join us on on Tuesday, November 19th to get serious about your leadership so you can inspire others. Leadership challenges include outdoor activities and indoor activities requiring "out of the box" thinking. Whether you have a leadership role at work, or you lead a group of volunteers, you will benefit from experiencing leadership from a 360 degree perspective. Inspire. Lead. Succeed. Presented by School of Leadership.
Presents
ECO RENDEZVOUS
Date: Thursday November 21, from 10 am to 2 pm
INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOUR PRINTMAKING
Monthy Every Wednesday
November 6, 13, 20, 27
9:30am - 3:30pm
 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.
Fee: $35.00 per session - Pay as You Go
Open studio: Bring your own supplies
 For the graduates of the Wednesday Introductory course Friday workshops will expand your techniques working with watercolours and printmaking with non toxic materials.
This workshop is in collaboration with Joshua Creek Studio.
Fee: $35.00 per session - Pay as You Play
RSVP: Space is limited
Pot Luck Lunch
WATERCOLOUR PRINTMAKING WORKSHOPS
Ongoing Monthly 2nd and 3rd Saturdays
November 9th and 16
9:30-3:30
 No art experience required... just the love of colour.
This workshop is in collaboration with Joshua Creek Studio.
Dates:
November classes on the 9th and 23rd.November 9 - Cardmaking using watercolor printmaking.
November 15 - Watercolour printmaking featuring plate on plate and/or plate on print.
Time:
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Cost:
$50 (includes materials). Bring along a pot luck lunch.
RSVP: Mary Rischke, 905-633-8609 or email at Mary Rischke
***NEW ONGOING***
TWICE WEEKLY NIA CLASSES
Mondays: 10:00am to 11:15am 
Thursdays: 7:00pm to 8:15pm
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.
DRUM CIRCLE - INTUITIVE DRUMMING
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each Month
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
 The next drum circles will be held on November 12th and 26th. 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!
Offering: $10.00 per participant
in energy exchange for use of the space in the JCHAC Gallery.No need to preregister. Show up day of and sign in with Peaches.
For additional information click on link and contact: Peaches at Evolving Families Foundation
***NEW ONGOING***
INTRODUCTION TO HAND DRUMMING
Every Third Tuesday of the Month
November 19th
 With almost a year of our Community Drum Circles at Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre in conjunction with Evolving Families Foundation (website), 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.
Price: $20 per person, per session Contact: Click on link and contact Peaches at
***NEW ONGOING***
SACRED SPACE
Every 2nd Wednesday of each month
November Date:Wednesday, November 12, 2013 
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Exchange: $10 cash per person
Facilitated by: Meg Moonbean and Kara Wilson
Contact: Click on link for Peaches at Evolving Familes Foundation
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
TREASURES OF JCHAC
 Friends of JCHAC are welcome to walk the Labyrinth as often as you like during Gallery hours which are Tuesdays thru Sunday from 1-4. The Labyrinth is also available by appointment and invitation.
Evolving Families is working in collaboration with JCHAC to maintain and promote the Labyrinth. Please contact Peaches at Evolving Families for any inquires that you may have regarding the use of the Labyrinth.
Labyrinth Offering: To assist with upkeep of the Labyrinth an offering of $5.00 is suggested. All offerings are gratefully accepted. The offering box is located inside the Gallery near the Sign In sheet. As a Friend of JCHAC your walk is covered thru your donation to Friends of Joshua Creek.
Sign In: You are invited to sign in before each walk. There is a sign in sheet when you first enter the Gallery.
Parking: Please park in the designated parking area next to the Gallery. On foot go past the Gallery, over the footbridge and look for an indicator on your left (before the barn) to follow the path to the meadow where the Labyrinth is located.
Length of Walk: The walk is 1.2 km each way. Depending on your pace and length of time you choose to spend at the center it will take you 45-60 minutes. If a hot day remember to bring water with you.
The Labyrinth is open for exploration until the snow creates a blanket on the pathway. The greenery in the meadow continues to evolve into its autumn glory. Come and explore!
JCHAC LEGACY
With Sybil's assistance each month we would like to add factoids of Joshua Creek so that we all may have a deeper understanding of it's heritage and evolution into the oasis we enjoy today. "Our intent is to honor the pioneers who once lived here. JCHAC is an oasis, breathing space as the urbanization of Oakville accelerates." For this issue Sybil was asked to share a story of life on the land. One event that came quickly to mind involved the tending to all the animals that made their home at Joshua Creek; chickens, goats, cattle, horses and sheep. She smiled as she recalled the time she had to go in search of black angus cattle that had jumped the gate and were now free roaming on the road. First to thought was how the cows could jump the gate and then how was she ever going to locate and herd black angus cows in the darkness of night. AS she pondered and search the solution became evident. It was in the eyes, big yellow eyes glaring at her. Using her best communication skills she was able to guide the escapees back to the gate and home. SCHOOL OUTING TO JOSHUA CREEK
 What better a place to learn the ecology of a pond than Joshua Creek. A local school took the opportunity to take the class to nature's classroom to view first hand the ecology of a pond. Given the gratitude letters that followed the trip it was a success. If you have a school group who benefit from hands on education and experience on the property of Joshua Creek please contact Bill Hewitt.
TREE SANCTUARY
Upon learning several magestic mature trees, maple and blue and white spruce may be destroyed if not relocated, Sybil offered them a safe haven under her care and the sanctuary of Joshua Creek.
A grove of trees are now forming on the perimeter of the parking area.
FUTURE GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
 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 for more information.
TEA TIME AT JOSHUA CREEK
 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 for more information.
IMPORTANT NEWS AND UPDATES
Flying Pigs Arts and Letters Club
The Flying Pigs Arts and Letters Club of Joshua Creek meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month for an evening of discussion on the arts and letters. Enjoy a stimulating evening with guest speakers, presentations and films. Always a delight and suprise!
Please feel free to visit or join. Pre-registration not required.
November Date: Wednesday, November 20th
Time: 7:00 pm
Contact: Sybil at Flying Pigs
NOVEMBER GALLERY CLOSURES
Due to special events at JCHAC the Gallery will be closed as follows:
Tuesday November 19
Thursday November 21
Saturday November 23
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 email or call 905-257-4730.
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.
A couple of weekends ago we had our first Friends Only Pot Luck Lunch and what a great success, so much that Sybil would like to have one for each exhibition. These lunches would include the artist showing to have an in-depth discussion about their work. Again, this lunches would only be open to "Friends of JCHAC".
To find out more on and get a Friends form, click here for "Friends of JCHAC".
New Friends this Month
(I think this is a new record for the number of Friends in one month, thank you.)
Iris Friend
Julie Morris
Joan Barber
Laura Beaton
Anne Stewart
Poppy Friend
Roberta Eustace
Elva Walther
Carol Righton
Daisy Friend
Gord McFaull
Mary Clark
Mary Rischke
Violeta Sibana
Gordana Petrovic
Kathy Wilson
Lena Kuzganska
Marlene Cuthbert
Barbara Ariss
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.
About the Joshua Creek Heritage Art CentreFor 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
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Ontario Trillium Foundation
Sybil Rampen, Founder
Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre
1086 Burnhamthorpe Rd.E., Oakville, ON L6H7B2
905.257.4730
[email protected]
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment
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