The Sketchbook

Playing Catch Up

niki — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:43:06 +0000

Hello All!

It’s been a long, long time since we have updated this blog and it’s been a busy four months. We will be posting pictures and updates of big things that have happened at the Centre and big things to come.

First off need to say farewell to Jackie, our last Executive Assistant, who has recently moved away.

A big welcome goes to Katie who has since filled her position. We are happy to have her and she is a wonderful and happy addition the the Centre’s team.

We returned to the Centre’s permanent location in May and we are overjoyed to be here. If you have not yet come in, take the time to pop in next time you are downtown. There’s so much to see: the renovations, the Gallery and Gift Shop and all the classes we offer. Drop on by, we are at 9904-101 Ave, on the corner, between the Legion and the Police Station.

The Arctic Winter Games Art Competition and Exhibition

niki — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:42:11 +0000

Our The Arctic Winter Games Art Competition and Exhibition was a success! Take a look at the pictures:

Under 12 First Place: Kelso Jordi for “Most Dreams Come True”

Under 12 Second Place: Hannah Seaward for “Game On”

Under 12 Third Place: Mercy Reyes for “Gymnastics”

Ages 13-17 First Place: Rachel Rode for “Eagle-Raven”

Ages 13-17 Second Place: Alina Khan for “Difference is What Makes Us Unique”

Ages 13-17 Third Place: Cassie Lattery for “Family Connecting with the Beauty of Nature”

Ages 18+ First Place: Wendy Olson-Lepchuk for “Dream, Achieve, Inspire”

Ages 18+ Second Place: Toni Schuler for “High Five”

Ages 18+ Third Place Tie:

Miriam Jordi for “The Pursuit of Happiness: Dream, Achieve, Inspire”

And Heather Smith for “Dream, Achieve, Inspire”

Thank you to all the amazing artists who entered!

Acting Classes in the New Year

jackie — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:10:27 +0000

The Centre for Creative Arts is pleased to be offering some fantastic classes in performing arts in the New Year. These classes are instructed by Travis Fowler, a new instructor to the Centre for Creative Arts. Travis has a plethora of knowledge in all thing acting through his education and experience. He obtained his Theatre Arts Diploma at Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton and continued his education in Vancouver at the Vancouver Film School where he received his Acting for Film and Television Diploma. During his time in Edmonton and Vancouver, Travis acted in numerous productions both on stage and on camera. His most recent acting accomplishments are with Ovations Dinner Theatre here in Grande Prairie where he performed in ‘Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad’ and the current production ‘Looking’.

Whether you are interested in pursuing an acting career, looking to overcome stage fright, or just simply want to have fun, Travis’s acting classes will surely help you with your goals. Choose from the following classes:

Acting in Youth Theatre (age 10-15) Jan. 5^th- Feb. 23^rd 6:30-8pm $275

Adult Acting (age 16+) Jan. 5^th- Feb. 23^rd 8-9:30pm $275

Introduction for Acting for Film and TV (age 14+) Jan. 23^rd and 24^th 10:30am-4:30pm $150

To Register, please call 780-814-6080 or register on our website at www.creativecentre.ca

The Centre on Facebook

jackie — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:14:57 +0000

Want to keep up to date with the events, news and classes? Join our Facebook group! Just search The Centre for Creative Arts. Once you are a member, you will be able to see posts for any art and craft related news from the Peace region, which could be anything from workshops in other venues to items that people are looking to sell supplies and equipment. You will also receive messages on up coming classes, shows and submission opportunities. Let us be the Centre of your Creative experience, join our Facebook group today

Unclaimed Pottery

jackie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:47:51 +0000

The Centre for Creative Arts has recently had to move all of our items in storage at the old RCMP building to our current location and in doing so we have found a number of unclaimed pieces. Unfortunately, on some of the pieces we can not identify the signatures on the bottoms. If you think you have left some pieces at the Centre, please come by and claim it be November 13, 2009 at the old Library location on 99th Avenue. Any unclaimed pieces left here after that date will become the property of the Centre for Creative Arts.

Thanks

And the Winner Is…

jackie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:39:23 +0000

We would like to thank everyone for all of the fantastic entries in our Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving Contest on Halloween as well as to everyone of took the time to come in and vote for their favourite pumpkin. We look forward to seeing more creative carvings next Halloween. Below is a picture of the winning pumpkin.

Classes!

jackie — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:01:53 +0000

We have some great new classes that have been added to our October and November schedule.

Acting for Youth, Theatre and Camera ages 10-15

October 26-December 14 (6:30-8pm) $275

Introduction to Acting for Film & TV ages 14 to adult

October 24-25 (10:30am -4:30pm) $150

Adult Acting Program ages 16 to adult

October 26-December 14 (8-9:30pm) $275

Children’s Drawing ages 8-12

October 31-December 5 (2-3:30pm) $100 + supplies

Beginner Drawing ages 13 to adult

October 28 – December 2 (7-8:30pm) $100 + supplies

Learn to Read Tarot Cards: An Interactive Experience (Level 1: The Art & Science of Symbols and Archetypes)

November 7-28 (12-1:30pm) $144

Exploring the Poetic Landscape with Acrylics

November 20,21,22 (Fri. 7-9pm, Sat. 10-4pm, Sun. 12-4pm) $150

Also check out our new Winter classes on our website!

Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving Contest

niki — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:15:03 +0000

Celebrate Halloween and win a great prizes with our Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving Contest. Members of the community are invited to carve a pumpkin and bring it in to the Centre on Thursday, Oct. 29 or Friday, Oct. 30. All the pumpkins will be displayed at the Centre on Halloween day. The public is invited to vote for their favorite from 2-4pm. The winner will receive a fabulous prize pack donated by downtown businesses. Pumpkins can be picked up from 3:45 to 4:15pm or left for disposal. We will also have treats for trick or treaters big and little, as well as some free crafty fun for the kids. We will update as soon as we have more details.

Kids Coloring Contest

niki — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:53:18 +0000

Color Artie the Art Owl for a chance to win great prizes. Ages 6 and under can win a prize pack that includes finger paints and paper, as well as a fun dough set. Ages 7 to 13 can win a watercolor painting set with paints, brushes and paper. Deadline is October 1.

Print off a copy or stop by the Centre to pick one up.

Welcome!!!

niki — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:12:46 +0000

Hello and Welcome the Centre for Creative Arts’ new blog. We hope for this to become a fun place to come for news on our events and classes. We will also be posting how-to’s, artist and art organization profiles and interviews, along with some silliness just for fun. Please come back often, as we are planning to update at least once a week. Enjoy and send us any ideas or comments you have! Have a super day!

On Saturday we held our very first Chili Bowl-A-Rama and it was an outstanding success!!! We want to thank all our sponsers and everyone who helped make the night as great as it was. First to the restuarants for providing the delicious chili: Tito’s Bistro and Cafe, Jake’s Down South, BJ’s Q Club and Sports Lounge and our Best Chili Winner, Last Chance Restuarant and Lounge. To the fabulous potters who made and donated over one hundred ceramic bowls, they were truly amazing. Thank you to Mitch Cedar for lining up our musical entertainment and to all the performers. Also thank you to our Silent Auction Donors, our exibiting artists, Natalie Green and Angie Patterson and our wonderful volunteers!

Look below for some images.

The handmade bowls were fantastic. Each was totally unique and beautiful. I am sure each bowl will be treasured and used again and again by our guests who picked which bowl they would eat from and then take home with them.

This is me, Niki, with the Golden Bean Trophy I made.

Jackie and Candace announce the winner of the Golden Bean for Best Chili:

Last Chance! Congratulations!

The Stray Crows and the Revolution Sonics entertained us with their folk rock rhythms.

A tableful of wonderful artists and Centre instructors, Natalie, janet, Wendy and Angie.

And with nothing to do with or Chili Bowl-A-Rama:

Francois and Leopold love the Centre!!! (These kooky characters may reappear from time to time…)