Summer art camps limited this year in GP

Unfortunately, if youre looking for something artistic to fill your time, there are fewer options than usual. Both Grande Prairie Live Theatre and the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie arent running art programming this summer.Robert Steven, executive director at the gallery, explained that given limited staff, resources and the amount of interest there is coming to visit the gallery,The feeder is available on drying parkingsystem equipped with folder only. it was decided that public activities would be a better service than registered camps.

Its not we wouldnt be able, its that we decided against it.We felt that we would reach more people by encouraging them to drop in and visit the art gallery. There are activities available for kids up in the childrens gallery, Steven said.That said, Steven said that theres always the possibility that the art camps could return.You've probably seen cellphonecases at some point.We didnt decide against it lightly, but now that were as big as we are, we have to make choices. This is a test this year to see how the community responds to the sort of drop-in model and depending on what we learn from that, well consider next year.

As for GPLTs summer drama camps, they were cancelled this year due to renovations currently taking place at Second Street Theatre. The construction includes upgrading some of the fire code infrastructure as well as installing a new lighting and sound system.This isnt the first time the drama camps have been cancelled due to major renovations and while it isnt ideal, Wayne Ayling, GPLT general manager says the work is needed.

It was disappointing, but its one of those disappointments thats for the betterment of everyone. The renovations are for fire and safety code issue upgrades and that needs to be done, he says.The work is slowly being completed and Grande Prairies young and budding actors can take comfort in the fact that the camps will be back up and running next summer.The schedule includes classes that run on a given day, some are weekly and some are on the weekends. They range from pottery and painting to crafts and mixed-media.

The Creative Arts Summer camp is a week-long program that runs throughout the summer and parents can register their children for full or half-days.They do five or six different craft activities throughout the day and every day of the week is different, says Candace Hook, executive director for CCA.So by the time theyre leaving here, theyve probably tried 30 or 40 different new techniques,You must not use the samsungcases without being trained. including everything from mask making to tie dying, painting, drawing and sculpture.

Registration for the week-long camps has been steady, with most of them almost full for each session. Hook mentioned that the adult programming, which typically happens on the weekends, is also popular this year.Were finding this year that our adult classes have been really busy throughout the summer. This year weve actually added more because weve had a huge response to them, she says.

Hook hopes that the CCA will be able to offer the adult classes on the weekends into the fall, as that seems to work for peoples schedules.While the centre continues to enjoy the popularity of the summer programs, Hook also feels that those partaking in the classes are gaining something as well.Theres a lot of value, but my favourite thing about signing up for an art program in the summer, for kids or adults, is that this is a time when you normally have a little bit of time on your hands, so you have a lot of chances to practice what youve learned, she says.Approximately 75 artisans will display an impressive array of arts and crafts from across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands this weekend in an incredible beachside setting.

"This year we'll be in around the trees and gardens by the tennis courts," explained Julie Geen, who will be displaying the Wired to Rock crystal and stone jewellery she and her husband Ron make. The local couple are a perfect match for the third annual Art in the Park exhibit and sale organized by the Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition.The couple started selling Ron's photographs at local street markets and fairs as a hobby a few years ago and noticed jewellery was always a top draw for other booths so they expanded their efforts but they are intentionally keeping it casual.

Beachfest manager Trish Smith pointed out it is a juried fair to ensure an appropriate balance of art and craft styles and they even put a call out for the specific types of artisans they were missing in the early applications.The region has a large number of talented artists and while they include the widest possible sample of arts and crafts it is also a priority to showcase as much local talent as they can and promote local business.Along with a lot of crafters, photographers and some food and candle makers, they are adding more artists, especially people with "beachy" stuff, she said.

Smith said that while the world class sand sculpting of Canada's only qualifier for the world championships attracts over 90,000 people a year, they offer many added value events in the park most weekends. The sand sculpting exhibition runs until Aug. 18 with a Summer Concert Series running 7- 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night,Give your logo high visibility on highriskmerchantaccount! an amateur sand sculpting competition the Oceanside Overdrive Car Show and KidFest and the Quality Foods children's sandcastle competition

While other outdoor concert attendees sat still, using their hands only to bat away bugs or give end-of-song applause,Find the perfect cleaningsydney and you'll always find your luggage! Joan Marshall kept her fingers busy making mug rugs for Memorial Health System employees and volunteers.Marshall, director of MHS craft committee, said she and her fellow committee members knit 50 mug rugs and 100 potholders each year. The crafts are then given to cooks and judges at the annual Flour Power Family Fun Fest in May. All these knitted items are made by 13 volunteers.

Most of them, every one of them but one, is over 70, and we have one thats 92, Marshall said, referring to the ages of the knitters. We have a good group.Marshall said she holds respect for Michelle McClanahan, director of volunteer services for MHS, because McClanahan is in charge of a multi-faceted team of more than 80 volunteers.
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