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March 2014
Yellowknife Film Festival – In Fort Smith!
Join us at the Rec Centre for a viewing of selected films from this year’s Yellowknife International Film Festival (YKIFF), featuring films and new media works from across the Canadian and the Circumpolar North. For more information on the featured films visit: www.ykfilmfest.com
Find out more »Free Pancake Breakfast!
Treat yourself to a FREE breakfast when you become a member of the Northern Life Museum & Cultural Centre! Join us for a delicious breakfast on Saturday, March 22, 2014, 9 am – 11 am at the Northern Life Museum! Membership Fees: Individual: $25 Family: $50 Student/Senior: $10 Business: $100
Find out more »Jennifer Walden –
The Artist Jennifer Walden is a successful visual artist living and working in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Her distinctive style explores Canadian and Northern life through people, wildlife and topography. She works primarily in acrylics, using vibrant colour, rich texture, dynamic line and three-dimensional relief to create a truly sensual experience. Her work is deeply influenced by the natural and human environment,in particular the geography and culture of her immediate surroundings. Her contemporary expressionistic paintings capture the spirit of place, and…
Find out more »April 2014
Let’s Dance!
The Northern Life Museum and Cultural Centre is pleased to announce a dance workshop on April 5th and 6th. To register for this workshop please pay at the Northern Life Museum & Cultural Centre to confirm your spot in this class. This exciting two-day workshop provides an introduction to dance and physical improvisation. Participants will be lead through a series of dance exercises and play-based improvisation games as they explore rhythm, dynamics, spatial awareness in a fun and encouraging atmosphere.…
Find out more »June 2014
Mission Historic Park Summer Programs
Join us this summer at Mission Historic Park! Heritage Tea: Every Wednesday 2-4PM starting June 17, 2014 We welcome all Elders and community members to come out for free afternoon tea served alongside a collection of historic local photos. Pioneer Farm Fun: Every Thursday 1-3PM and Saturday 10AM-12PM starting June 19, 2014 All children and their families are welcome to join us to learn about the early days of Fort Smith, play pioneer games, make old fashioned goodies, learn about nature…
Find out more »July 2014
August 2014
Market Strategies for Part-Time Artists
Workshop Description: This three-hour workshop will target both new and established artists with both traditional and new marketing methods. Students will be provided with examples of unique and creative ways to market artistic products, how to shape their message, and target distinct customer sectors through e-mail, press kits and more. Instructor Bio: Joan Irvin is an interdisciplinary artist, curator, writer, and educator. She has been a Jewellery + Metals instructor at the Alberta College of Art & Design for the past…
Find out more »Kids Wire Jewelry Workshop
Wire Jewellery for Kids August 8th, 2014 – 1PM – 4PM Learn to make a “cage” pendant to show off a bead, marble, or tiny treasure – then decorate it with dangling beads, or make a second pendant featuring a bead person in an expressive pose. Joan Irvin Joan Irvin is an interdisciplinary artist, curator, writer, and educator. She has been a Jewellery + Metals instructor at the Alberta College of Art & Design for the past 11…
Find out more »Artist Appreciation BBQ
Join us for a BBQ Kick-Off to the Summer Splash Arts Festival! Enjoy free food alongside artist talks and demonstrations at Mission Historic Park! Artist Demonstrations Include: Marie Christine Aubrey Quilting Demo Joan Irvin Jewelery Demo Douglas Witt Mask Making Demo
Find out more »Square Wire Jewelry Workshop
Bronze Bracelet from Square Wire August 9th, 2014 – 1PM – 5PM Learn to design and make a bracelet with a simple loop and hook clasp. We will be working with square wire, and covering techniques such as twisting, bundling, wrapping, and how to incorporate feature beads. If time allows, additional techniques will be introduced, and students can explore these through creation of a pendant. Joan Irvin A graduate of Fine Arts, with distinction, from the University of Calgary…
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