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Meditation is an ancient form of self care and wellness that is accessible to everyone. In a group session, participants will learn the basics of meditation using breath and mindfulness techniques. The pace is slow, and the benefits are beautiful. Join Judi for this 6-week program. Judi Malcolm has over 30 years of experience working in leadership capacities in early learning, literacy, and community development. “Meditation has been my friendly companion for over 20 years. The calm pause that I gift myself has always helped with mindfulness and awareness as I have walked through life.”
APRIL277:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Echo Players Presents: Mary’s Wedding by Stephen Massicotte. Directed by Kelly Barnum. Sponsored by: Berwick Retirement Communities.
From Playwright’s Canada: “On the night before her wedding, Mary dreams of a thunderstorm, during which she unexpectedly meets Charlie sheltering in a barn beside his horse. With innocence and humour, the two discover a charming first love. But the year is 1914, and the world is collapsing into a brutal war. Together, they attempt to hide their love, galloping through the fields for a place and time where the tumultuous uncertainties of battle can’t find them. A play with a heart as big as the skies that serve as its stage, Mary’s Wedding is an epic, unforgettable story of love, hope, and survival.”
Evening and Sunday matinee shows.
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Drumming in community is scientifically proven to be good for your physical, emotional, spiritual, mental and social health! And the wonderful thing is that everyone can do it — drumming connects us with the primal heartbeat and makes everyone feel joyful. Join local African hand drumming instructor and drum circle facilitator Monica Hofer and experience the uplifting feeling of creating rhythmic landscapes in a safe, supportive space! This is intended as a beginners class but those with some drumming experience will also reap the benefits of getting into a weekly groove. Drums provided upon request. Minimum age 16.
Our instructor Monica Hofer has 17 years experience teaching African Drumming at all levels. For more information about Monica visit http://rhythm-spirit.blogspot.com/.
Drums Alive is the most fun you will ever have getting fit! Every-body & ability level is welcome. Drums Alive is a full-body fitness workout where participants beat on fitness balls while moving & grooving to high energy, fun music. You can “power out” or “take it easy”, depending on your mood – but you will always leave smiling! Participants must bring their own exercise ball.
Biography
My first painting that everyone talks about happened when I was about 3 years old and I physically painted my dog with glue made from horses hooves. He loved the taste of the glue but my parents and grandparents were not impressed!
My family owned a gallery and picture framing shop so I was always surrounded by wonderful art. I started taking classes at the Edmonton Art Gallery at about 8 years of age and continued classes into adulthood at the University of Alberta. Through our gallery, I was able to run workshops with many outstanding artists.
When I started to teach art, my own style started to develop although I was always experimenting so I never really stuck with one thing. My work includes watercolour, pastel, printmaking and acrylic but currently mainly mixed media. I also love to work with polymer art clay, making one of a kind jewellery and 3 D pieces. My passion has been sharing and working with students of all ages and I learned so much from my students.
In the
Nanoose Bay artist Kelly Corbett presents her expression of majestic British Columbia Holding diplomas in both Fine Art (UFV) and Photography Academy, Kelly combines academic training with her natural talent, painting with acrylics. Kelly’s style invites you to take a step outside; a trip through the forest; or an outing by kayak to commune with the natural world.
As an avid outdoorswoman, Kelly draws inspiration from her hiking, kayaking, and camping trips throughout BC. She captures the unique features of stunning wilderness scenes with her camera and uses the images taken as the muse for her paintings.
For the outdoorsy, Kelly’s painting style invites you to recall your adventures and relive the sights and scents of BC’s natural environment. And for those people that may not have the opportunity to get to remote wilderness locations, these paintings offer a glimpse into a world that is
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Since 1973, the Errington Farmers’ Market has served the communities of Errington, Coombs, Hilliers, Whiskey Creek, and Parksville.“Make it, Bake it, Grow it” is the basic tenet of farmers’ markets. This means that in order to sell at the market, each vendor has to be directly involved in the making, baking or growing of their product! Customers are encouraged to ask questions of the farmers, food producers and artisans to receive knowledgeable, accurate answers.Shopping at farmers’ markets is a way to truly “Support Local”, and it’s a great way to connect with people in the area, learn new things, and try different foods.Finding us is easy! We are only 2 km off the Port Alberni Highway on your way to Englishman River Falls Provincial Park.
May 14 PM – Alcohol Ink Abstractions with Mary Unger
In this session you will create with colourful alcohol ink using various tools and techniques while making free flow abstract designs.
All supplies included in this class.
About the Instructor: Mary Unger was raised on the east coast of Canada and moved to BC in 1970 after six years in Montreal. She studied fine arts at Mount Allison University and took classes and workshops in Montreal, Calgary and here on Vancouver Island. “Travel to Mexico, Hawaii, Hong Kong, South Africa, and Europe has been a feast to the eyes and soul.”
Location of class: Studio, McMillan Arts Centre
Maximum number of participants: 12
