Event Listings » January 2011 » Workshops & Seminars
Winters Pottery Classes. December 14, 2010 — January 8, 2011
| Description | The LONDON POTTERS GUILD has just announced the winter schedule for adults, children, teens parent/child and couples pottery courses. The winter 2011 session of classes starts the week of January 10, 2011 and run for 6 weeks. All classes are held at the London Clay Art Centre, 664 Dundas Street. registration begins December 15, 2010. |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | London Clay Art Centre |
| Website | http://www.londonpottersguild.org/ |
| Contact | Cheryl Radford |
Watercolour Painting Workshop. January 15, 2011 — January 29, 2011
| Description | Saturday mornings, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. at London Waldorf School, 7 Beaufort Street. Three-part adult workshop for working with colour through wet-on-wet and veiling techniques. $55; materials supplied. Call 858-8862 to register. |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | London Waldorf School, 7 Beaufort Street |
| Website | http://www.londonwaldorf.ca |
| Contact | (519)858-8862 |
The Charities File: Fundraising, Learning by Example. January 18, 2011
| Description | oin us for a workshop where you can learn more about the tools and learning resources available to help you comply with the Canada Revenue Agency's Guidance on Fundraising. Apply the practices and guidelines to your next fundraising campaign, event or even your existing fundraising practices. This workshop is provided at no cost and each participant will receive a CD containing all of the resources developed for Fundraising, Learning by Example, plus additional tools and resources related to operating a registered charity. |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | Stevenson & Hunt Room |
| Website | http://www.pillarnonprofit.ca |
| Contact | education@pillarnonprofit.ca |
Volunteering for Newcomers - How to Get Started. January 19, 2011
| Description | Learn about volunteering in Canada and London. Share your valuable skills, increase your social network and get to know your community! All workshops are free but please registered as indicated. * January 19, 4-6 PM Poster *French Translator will be present Masonville Library 30 North Centre Rd., Sifton Room Register by phone (519-661-4600), in person at any Library location, or online (go to www.londonpubliclibrary.ca and click programs/events) |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | Masonville Library |
| Website | http://www.pillarnonprofit.ca/ |
| Contact | Susannah Gergich |
Margaret Atwood: What is the impact of art and the artist in advocating and promoting social awareness and cultural change. January 19, 2011
| Description | As one of Canada's most distinguished literary figures, Margaret Atwood is also an internationally-renowned novelist, poet, critic, and politically dedicated cultural and social activist. She currently serves as Vice-President of PEN International, where she continues to fight against literary censorship.Ms. Atwood’s writings span many topics of interest relating to her own work, modern literature, the creative process, the artist's role in society, feminism, and social activism. The Arts and Humanities Students Council at The University of Western Ontario is excited to welcome Margaret Atwood to campus on January 19, 2011, 7 p.m. at Alumni Hall. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 including tax for Western students, and $25 including tax for non-students. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.atwoodatwestern.ca or through the InfoSource in Western’s University Community Centre. |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | Alumni Hall, The University of Western Ontario |
| Website | http://www.usc.uwo.ca/atwood/ |
| Contact | 519-661-3722 |
Surface Design Series: Techniques on Fabric & Paper. January 20, 2011 — February 24, 2011
| Description | From deconstructive silk screening to embossing and more, students will discover a dynamic mix of methods for creating on fabric and paper. Whether you choose to take all six workshops or select your favourites, you won’t want to miss out on this one of a kind surface design experience. Led by local fibre artist Wendy O’Brien. 6 weeks, Thursdays, 1-4 pm January 20th – February 24th $30 per session or register for all 6 and receive a discount $165/6 weeks Gallery Members, $35/Day or $185/6 weeks Non Members All materials supplied. |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | Gallery Stratford |
| Website | http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca |
| Contact | Peg Dunnem, Education Officer |
Exercise during Pregnancy: What are the guidelines?. January 24, 2011
| Description | Many women are interested in being active during pregnancy but are concerned about doing too much. Join Michelle Mottola, Director of Western's R. Samuel McLaughlin Foundation-Exercise and Pregnancy Laboratory as she discusses the Canadian guidelines for exercise during pregnancy, and the benefits for both mother and baby for adopting a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and class begins at 7:00 p.m. No charge. |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | North London Community Centre 920 Sunningdale Road East London |
| Website | http://communications.uwo.ca/CWQ/ |
| Contact | 519-661-2111 ext. 85739 |
Creative Drawing. January 24, 2011 — February 28, 2011
| Description | Sharpen your pencils and skills while experiencing the wonderful world of 2-D. Young artists will explore the basics of drawing using different medias such as, charcoal, scratchboard, frottage (What’s that? It’s our mystery media!) and more. Led by local artist Wendy O’Brien. 6 weeks, Mondays, 4:30-6 pm January 24th – February 28th $85 Gallery Members, $95 Non Members All materials supplied. |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | Gallery Stratford |
| Website | http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca |
| Contact | Peg Dunnem, Education Officer |
Perspective Drawing. January 24, 2011 — February 7, 2011
| Description | “Perspective is the rein and rudder of painting.” Leonardo DiVinci Is your bowl of fruit sliding off the table? Is your curvy road winding its way up to the sky? Let artist Brian Romeril help your drawing gain…perspective. Centered on a common obstacle in drawing and painting, this class uses tools and techniques to help achieve perfect perspective. 3 weeks, Mondays, 7-8:30 pm January 24th & 31st, February 7th $55 Gallery Members, $65 Non Members All materials supplied. |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | Gallery Stratford |
| Website | http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca |
| Contact | Peg Dunnem, Education Officer |
What’s in Your Toolbox? A Beginner’s Guide to Research & Evaluation Tools. January 25, 2011
| Description | Do you want to collect information about your organization and don't know where to start? Do you need some tools to help you measure outcomes? This is the session for you. We will embark on a quick-paced and interactive 3-hour session to examine selected tools in a research and evaluation toolbox we will provide to you.. Facilitator: Jennifer Kirkham Special focus will be given to: * Development of logic models * Development of surveys * Interview questions * Focus groups * What to do with the information that you collect You will walk away from this session with the ability to collect and analyze information and then how to use it to support the work of your nonprofit organization. No previous experience required! Date: January 25, 2011 9 AM - 12 Noon |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | Stevenson & Hunt Room |
| Website | http://www.pillarnonprofit.ca/ |
| Contact | Susannah Gergich |