Sunday February 26th, 2012 at 2 pm

See the artworks from the artists' yearlong adventure working with new materials and learn about the processes to produce them.

In January 2011, Nancy Yule and guest artist Joanne Young, both textile artists, decided to commit to a project for a year which would require them to work with materials sometimes familiar, but more often not.

One month Nancy would propose the material, the next month Joanne, and so on. Then they would work individually during the month to produce a work. There were no strict guidelines; the material could be used exclusively or in combination with others. The work could be 2D or 3D. As little interference with the creative process as possible, they agreed. At the end of the month they met for show and tell. This was the most exciting part as, while working with the same material, they produced such different results. Materials included diodes (a very big challenge!), wax paper, chopsticks. and eco-dyed fabrics.

Contemporary Applications of Traditional Encaustic Techniques

Sunday March 18th, 2012 at 2 pm

Learn about the versatile medium of encaustic that uses molten wax.

Michelle Salter and guest artist Anna Koot will demonstrate how they each work with encaustic medium. Encaustic medium consists of many layers of pigmented beeswax that has been fused together using a heat gun, torch or iron. Artists from many disciplines will find techniques to augment their art practices. As well, the public will develop a better understanding of how encaustic paintings are created.

Sunday April 22nd, 2012 at 2 pm    EARTH DAY

Learn about horticultural therapy and art therapy. Participate in the creation of a seasonal composition using sensory plant material.

Julie Krahule is a horticultural therapist for people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In her work she brings together horticultural therapy and art therapy into hart, providing a unique medium for self-expression. Hart is not just for people and children suffering from illness, but for everyone who wishes to experience the joy of creating art with ephemeral botanical material.

Julie is on the board of directors of the Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association. For more information contact Julie at