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What's Happening This October
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Autumn has Arrived
A great Blue Heron suddenly swooped past the window, and so has summer. The attack of the zucchinis is over but the orchard is still heavily laden with fruit. Brides in their beautiful gowns pursued by photographers, have been celebrating "their day" in the garden.
Far too soon, autumn is upon us. The current show, our lifetime collection of textiles is the best ever, and now my Aunt Amice is knocking on the door as we prepare for the next show; an incredible display of Amice's adventures as an Egyptologist, composer, war correspondent,
film
maker and doctor. King Tut had nothing on her as to collections and debris.
She departed in 1959 but her spirit carries on.
- Sybil Rampen, Founder & President
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So Much to be Thankful For
This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for YOU, the members of our extended family! Thank you for visiting our exhibitions, volunteering, donating, bringing friends, and attending the programs and events here at Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre.
We are pleased to announce that
Sybil will receive her award at the OAC annual general meeting on October 15th. Please join us in congratulating Sybil on this well-deserved award.
Sybil was also featured at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema in Toronto on September 22 for the film screening of "Sybil and Betts: Requiem for a Friendship" by David Bajurny. There was a tremendous turnout for the screening, which was followed by a Q&A with Sybil and Maren Engel, daughter of Betts Engel.
There are some wonderful new programs happening this month. It's not too late to register for the life-changing
Body Whispers workshop
. We also have Heather Hannan returning with a new weekly gathering called
Transformational Tuesdays. Read below to see what else is happening this month.
All of us at Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
- Jennifer Cairns, Gallery Manager
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Gallery Hours & Closures
OPEN
T
uesday thru Sunday 1:00-4:00pm or by appointment
CLOSED
All Mondays
DATES TO NOTE
Nia class is still on - Thanksgiving Mon Oct 12
Nia class on Oct 28 has been moved to Oct 27
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Current Exhibition
The Rampen-Calverley
Textile Exhibition
September 20 - November 1, 2015
For the first time, Sybil Rampen, founder of Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre, is sharing her beloved collection of textiles and fibre art. This Oakville family textile collection spans 5 centuries and 15 countries.
Learn more
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Upcoming Exhibition
Amice Calverley:
A Legend & Legacy
November 8, 2015 - January 3, 2016
Opening Reception & Concert: Nov 8, 2-5pm
Explore the life and art of Sybil Rampen's aunt, Egyptologist Amice Calverley (1896-1959). Painted reliefs of the Seti I tomb, relics from Ancient Egypt, photographs, artifacts and stories will be displayed to bring one of Oakville's most fascinating past residents to life.
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Body Whispers Workshop
Friday Mornings Oct 9 - Nov 27
Based on her newly released book, "Body Whispers", Amira Ayad
is offering this 8 week workshop as a personalized learning experience for you to create everlasting radiance, vitality and wellbeing,
no matter where you are on your healing journey.
Learn more
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Watercolour Printmaking Class
Drop-in Wednesdays 9:30am-3:30pm
Whether you are a seasoned artist or wanting to learn a new technique, you will be fully engaged with Jenny Cairns as your teacher and art guide. Discover the art of learning in play. You will amaze yourself!
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Chair Yoga
Thursdays at 10am
Enjoy the benefits of yoga without having to get up and down from the ground. Join us and gain flexibility, str
ength and body awareness. Instructor: Tricia Chatfield
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Transformation Tuesdays
Tuesdays 7-8:30pm
Join Intuitive Counselor and Sound Reiki Master Teacher, Heather Hannan, for fun and interactive workshops. Topics include "Learn how to Meditate and Stress Less", "Self-Empowerment" and "How to expand your gifts and talents".
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Sound Reiki
Healing Meditation Circle
Thursdays 11:30am-12:30pm
Would you like to let go of your worries and replace them with peace? Join our meditation circle, led by Heather Ha
nnan, for a truly unique and powerful healing experience.
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Nia Classes
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Nia is a 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. Instructor: Brigita Roube
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Oakville Literary Café
Tuesday, October 20, 6-8pm
The Lit Café is a group of poets, authors and literary enthusiasts who gather to enjoy a diversity of readings and discussions. Up-and-coming artists, regardless of age, gain experience reading their poetry or short-prose in front of a live audience.
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Tea Leaf Reading
Sunday, October 18 at 1:00pm
Join Sarah Adamson, Psychic Medium, for a relaxing cup of tea and satisfy your curiosity as she skillfully reads your tea leaves. Each person will have their own individual reading in a friendly group setting.
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Intuitive Drum Circle
2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month
7:00-9:00pm
All ages and experience levels are welcome. You will be led in a unified front of drumming, dancing and grooving which will bring you to a state of rejuvenation. Hosted by Evolving Families Foundation and led by Morad Saad Guzman.
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Stroll the Labyrinth
Tues thru Sun, 1-4pm
Based on the design of the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth in France, our labyrinth is 1km to the centre and 1km out, on mowed grass. Direct connection with the ground provides a sense of inner peace.
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Gallery Rentals
Weddings, Parties, Meetings, Exhibitions
Are you having a party or a special event such as a wedding? Perhaps you're interested in holding your own exhibition. Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre is the perfect venue. We welcome your inquiries.
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Oakville Stitchery Guild
4th Monday of each month at 7:00pm
The Oakville Stitchery Guild of Joshua Creek invites interested fibre artists to visit or join the group. The guild offers hands on sessions, speakers, workshops and exciting programs.
Please drop in and introduce yourself!
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Sybil's memories: The one-room school house
Snyder's Corner's S.S. # 4 had nineteen students and one teacher in a one-room school house. Farm children would walk up to two miles from each direction of the crossroads. Alice M
axwell arrived early each morning in her Model T Ford to teach all eight grades, She had perfect discipline. If you dropped your slate or pencil, you stayed in for recess, and in the desk was a big black strap. Games played in the school yard were Red Light, Gr
een Light, marbles, tag, and throwing the ball ov
er the outhouse wall. In winter we went to school with horse and cutter, sometimes taking smaller children home during blizzards. A giant stove stood in the corner of the school house and a caretaker would come and light it early in the morning. The big boys would fetch a pail of water from the nearby farm. It was the best school I ever went to.
I am the one wearing a white sweater in the front row. I was teacher's pet.
- Sybil Rampen
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Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre is an Oakville barn gallery and 1827 house and studio, situated on a 12-acre, 20,000-year old valley. It is a cheerful and welcoming sanctuary from urban life, where kindred lovers of art and nature come together to create, learn and grow. Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre is registered as a charity in the Province of Ontario.
JOSHUA CREEK HERITAGE ART CENTRE
1086 Burnhamthorpe Road East, Oakville, Ontario
© Copyright 2015
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