BCFC Program Guide Autumn 2012

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Program Guide(October- December)

www.bloomfieldcentreforcreativity.org Registration information on page 6


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Hands-on programming for artists andinventors of all ages.

Welcome to the premier season of programming at the Bloomfield Centre for Creativity- ourfirst kick at the cannery so to speak. We have spent the last year or so getting things readywith the newly acquired building to allow us to run these, our first programs.

This, after all, is what its all about. The volunteers and donors who have carried things tothis point should be thrilled that at last, the fruits of our labours have ripened to our firstharvest-- The beginning of what we hope will be a lasting legacy of sharing creativity,innovation, and the best in arts education for all ages. We look forward to creating with youat the Baxter Building!

With thanks,The Bloomfield Centre for Creativity


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CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS

Jumpstart your imagination and play! Get your hands into all sorts of awesome art materials in this

exciting, and well-loved arts program. Join Lesley Snyder as she takes you on a super-fun artsadventure that changes from week to week. Discover yourself in a world of vibrant paintings, hand-

built sculptures, and wonderful wool! Make your life more colourful!

Simple, beautiful shadow puppets and a little bit of light create a lot of magic! This daytime workshop

sees children create a shadow puppet performance inspired by First Nations storytelling. Instructor

Krista Dalby draws on her background in playwriting, performance, and incredible puppetry to

present this workshop that promises to nurture future creators! Participants engage with scripted

work, puppet making, and of course, it all pays off with the end of day puppet show! Sure to impressfamily and friends!

Beyond the dusty clouds of flour and the volcanic mixing styles, kids in the kitchen can make

delicious foods too. This workshop will ignite passion for the magic of the mixing bowl and the

grooviness of the grinder as participants mill their own flour, make butter from scratch and bringhome oven-ready bread! This workshop, presented with Slow Food PEC, strengthens our connection

to where our food comes from and teaches skills that can be appreciated by all in the family who love

a warm slice of fresh bread dripping with melted butter!


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CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS

(note: this class offers 10 hours of instruction over 4 consecutive weeks)

Whet your aperture for digital photography as the Vaughan brothers bring their passion to the BCFC.Making the most of the features on your camera begins with the technical knowledge the Vaughans

have in spades. But beyond the technical skills you will learn, you will have the chance to apply those

skills in creative ways to take more inventive photographs!

The classes will include presentations, skills instruction, creative exercises and constructive

feedback to improve the student's skills and deepen their interest in digital photography.

There is no better way to improve your artistic endeavours than in this supportive life drawing classwith experienced teacher and painter, Anne Ireland. A focus on figurative work with a variety of

forms and models to explore, this class will be worthwhile to painters and artists of all levels.

An ongoing drop-in roundtable/experimental studio time for creative types provides a socialandexciting way to meet with other creative people. Find collaborators, practice pitches, bring

something to work on, scheme and develop projects. Your host, Lenny Epstein (filmmaker and theBCFCs programming chair) will try to ensure good times each and every week, starting with the

coffee, tea and light snacks provided! Bring ideas and materials you might want to work on/discuss.


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CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

A foraging adventure that will teach us about the plentiful steep-able herbs that grow wild around

us in the County. We will go on a fun interactive nature exploration and return to the Centre for a

celebratory tea party brew ha-ha. Creative tea party costumes welcome as you join us to kick off our

first season of programming with this event for the whole family.

Homeschooling families will find this to be an engaging morning of various creative activities in a

spacious studio environment. From woodworking and art projects to singing, drama and even

science and nature, Keri Nelson facilitates this unique and diverse program. Keri brings to the groupa background as a Waldorf classroom teacher, and more recently as a graduate of Fleming Colleges

Sustainable Building program. Join Keri and her family in meeting other homeschooling families and

in enriching the homeschooling experience in this welcoming class.

The offerings outlined in this guide reflect the official season of programming by the BCFC. There may be otherevents/workshops offered in the space throughout the season that may be run by other facilitators who rent thespace. For a complete listing of events at the Baxter Building, please visitwww.bloomfieldcentreforcreativity.org

From festivals to hands-on workshops, we hope to offer our space to the community as aplace to bring your ideas and events. To that end, we plan to make our non-profit spaceavailable for rent to the public by mutual arrangement. If you are interested in renting ourspace, please contact Lenny at [email protected] to discuss your facility needs or tofind out more.


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Registration Information

Get Involved We Want You!

Thanks for joining us in making our first-ever season of programming a success! We hopeyou have found at least one program that inspires you!

The registration process is simple. You may reserve a spot in one of our programs byphone or email.

1. Call or email Programming Director, Lenny Epstein at 613-438-3165 [email protected] with the name of the program you are interested inattending and the best way to reach you.

2. Lenny will get back to you (within 2 business days) to confirm your spot in theprogram(s) and give you detailed payment instructions.

3. Cheques should be made out to: Bloomfield Centre for Creativity

We have big plans. From sustainable renovations to make the building beautiful and eco-friendly to a

teaching kitchen to expand culinary cultural offerings, we cant do this ourselves!

There are so many ways you can help us out in building an organization that captivates thecommunitys imagination. Together, we can grow the Countys culture of creativity. Here are some

ways you can help

1. Annual memberships are available for 20$. By becoming a member,you help us with some ongoing and stable annual funding.

2. By helping out using your skills, you will allow us to build a solid future. Whetheryou are an artist who wants to be involved in programming, a handyperson with somerenovation skills, or even bring your organizational expertise to our group and help us out!

3. We are officially now a registered charity, which means you can make donations tous and get tax receipts! From 10$ to 10,000$, we are grateful for every donation we receive.


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A (very) short history of the Baxter Building

Map and Directions

The Bloomfield Centre for Creativity is committed to celebratingthe Baxter Buildings history as we embrace a new future for thisspace in the heart of Prince Edward County.

Originally built in 1946 as the cafeteria for the workers at theBaxter Canning Co. across the street; the Gazette noted at thetime that the Baxters will have difficulty keeping it for theiremployees alone. Its so ideal for community events. The villagehall is inadequate for this thriving little town

The Cafeteria provided economical meals for the Baxter factory

workers- serving lunch and dinner during high canning season.A dinner at the time set workers back about 30 cents. How timeshave changed!

Also, did you know, the building is built from handmade cinderblocks!

Directions to the Bloomfield Centre for Creativity

From Picton: Take Hwy 33 (Loyalist Parkway) Westuntil Mill Street in Bloomfield. Turn left on Mill Streeand then right onto Stanley Street until you get to 3Stanley St.

From Wellington: Take Hwy 33 (Loyalist Parkway)east until Main Street. Stay right on Main Street andthen right again on Stanley Street (County Road 12)until you get to 3 Stanley St.

From Belleville: Take Hwy 62 south to Bloomfield.Hwy 62 becomes the Loyalist Parkway. Turn rightonto Stanley St. (County Road 12) until you get to 3Stanley St.


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Bloomfield Centre for Creativity

3 Stanley Street, Bloomfield, Ontario

www.bloomfieldcentreforcreativity.org

email: [email protected]

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