Join Ulrieke Benner as she leads a two-day feltmaking workshop. Indulge and pamper yourself as you play with colour and felt. Make a nuno felted shawl or felted yardage for a top or a small vest. You could design one, two, or more styles of your new favorite neckpieces. You will learn many tips and tricks, and can study and experiment with a variety of wools and silk fabrics. May 16, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and May 17, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Contact Ulrieke for more information.
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May 16, 2012
Nuno Felted Shawls and Fabrics Workshop
May 20, 2012
Out of the Blue: An Evening with Jan Wong
More than 1 in 10 Canadians will experience a serious depression in the course of their lives. On May 20 the Salt Spring Forum will host a conversation about a mental illness that affects many of us, but is rarely talked about.
For twenty years, Jan Wong had been one of the Globe and Mail’s best-known reporters. Then one day she turned in a story that set off a firestorm of controversy, including death threats, a unanimous denunciation by Parliament and a rebuke by her own newspaper. For the first time in her professional life, Wong fell into a severe clinical depression. Yet she resisted the diagnosis, refusing to believe she had a mental illness. As it turned out, so did her company and insurer. Her new book Out of the Blue tells the story of her workplace-caused depression, her redemption, recovery, and yes, happiness.
On Sunday, May 20 at 7:30pm please join Jan Wong for a community discussion about depression that delves into how the illness impacts friendships, families, and workplaces – and how it is dealt with in our society.
May 22, 2012
Free Workshop Sponsored by Heritage Place for Seniors
The Heritage Place for Seniors presents two speakers: Steve Somerset, Financial Advisor, BMO Nesbitt Burns, who will discuss the topic of investing for seniors; and Irene Barnes, RN BSNG(C) CPMHN(C), who will continue from her previous presentation in March, to discuss the topic of dementia. Pre-register by phoning 250-537-8340.
Investing for Seniors:
Even in these tough economic times with low interest rates, you can make your
money grow safely. Even if you have only the basic Old Age Security and the proceeds of a house sale, you may be able to fund your future health and housing needs AND preserve capital. Steve Somerset will explain in simple terms and provide overhead examples.
Dementia, Session 2:
Irene Barnes will discuss challenges of difficult behaviours and how to connect with the person whose behaviour is challenging. She will also speak about how to tell the difference between dementia, depression or/and delerium.
Careers in Media: Presented by the Gulf Islands Film & Television School
Come join us for a career & personal planning presentation for students and parents with the focus on media production. This free one and a half hour presentation will include examples of G.I.F.T.S.’ award-winning films. It will also describe the film, video and animation programs offered at G.I.F.T.S. as well as the available bursaries and scholarships. Some short films made by youth from Salt Spring who attended G.I.F.T.S. will be screened.
June 19, 2012
Velo Village
Salt Spring will be bicycle-heaven-on-earth, the most welcoming place on the planet to be on a bike between June 21st and June 23rd. There’ll be fun, games and knowledge exchanged when the largest of BC’s Gulf Islands transforms itself into Velo Village.
Friday, June 22rd the Cycling and Rural Mobility Conference takes place at ArtSpring. The conference will bring cycling leaders together with experts from the Pacific Northwest and beyond to share solutions to longstanding rural cycling challenges. Register today.
Art produced by 24 Salt Spring pARTISTS will be auctioned off for World Bicycle Relief on Friday evening at ArtSpring and there will also be a Spoke ‘N Song Gala. Bike-themed and powered music, exhibits and workshops round out the weekend.
Additionally, the Canadian Premiere of Reveal the Path will be shown on Thursday evening (at a location to-be-announced) and the BIKE FERRY is a big event that everyone will want to be part of on Saturday, June 23rd. This will be BC’s first bicycle-only vessel and it sails for Velo Village. The MV Skeena Queen will carry 400 cyclists from Swartz Bay to Fulford Harbour where they’ll be joined by local cyclists for a 15km FUN RIDE to the Velo Village Hub in Ganges.
Bicycle-themed art will also be on display from June 19 to 25 at ArtSpring.
For more information, visit http://velovillage.ca/registration/ and email velovillage2012@gmail.com .
July 19, 2012
ArtSpring Treasure Fair
At the annual ArtSpring Tre
asure Fair, there are tremendous bargains and a great sense of fun and accomplishment for the donors, the volunteers, and the bidders.
Here is how it works – Donations of goods and services pour in from generous supporters each spring. Volunteers then set out these goodies for sale July 19 – 21st in one of three areas in ArtSpring. There is a very popular Cash & Carry flea market for items under $50, a Silent Auction with a range of goods and services, and a Live Auction featuring a selection of unique, funny, strange and wonderful items. The proceeds go toward operating ArtSpring, our community arts centre.
Renee Sanden is waiting for a call to pick up your donations. You can contact her at 537-2727 to make arrangements.
We love almost everything we get, but the hottest items are always the ‘experiences’. Can you host a bridge lunch, take someone sailing, use the bidder’s name in your next book? These are great ways to support the arts through your own personal efforts. You can also give us your ostrich feathers, your dusty old Rolls, your art, your bicycle, and so on. What we regretfully can’t accept due to painful experience are books, used clothes, electronics and exercise equipment.
Are you interested in helping with the event this year? Call Nighean Anderson at 931-0931. We can always use help.