Sight-on-SITE Toronto

Artify presents

Sight-on-SITE Toronto

September 28^th to October 28^th , 2012,

Studio 51 Design Art Gallery,

51 Laird Dr., Toronto

Thank you to all those who attended our opening reception

for Sight-on-SITE Toronto at Studio 51 Design Art Gallery,

Friday, September 28^th, 2012

We were pleased to welcome 70 guests for a viewing of the show

and fundraiser for Daily Bread Food Bank.

Many of the artists attended the opening and the event was covered by SNAP North Toronto Magazine.

The Prize Draws at the reception helped raise $355 toward our team goal of $500 for Daily Bread’s Thanksgiving Food Drive.

 

                                                          

Thanks to those who donated items for the fundraiser:

Dukem Restaurant, 950 Danforth Ave., www.dukem.ca

Deborah Brown, MARY KAY Cosmetics, www.marykay.ca/dbrown2

UZEL gourmet olives, 974 Danforth Ave., www.uzelolive.com

Zahava Lambert, Kesef Studio

Tatania Ianovskova

Susan L. Brown

Micheline Montgomery

Dolce GOURMANDO, 1493  Bayview Ave., www.dolcegourmando.com

If you couldn’t join us at the opening,

you’re still invited to visit the show

and contribute to our continuing fundraising efforts for Daily Bread.

The Sight-on-SITE Toronto show  & sale is open

September 28^th - October 28^th, 2012

At Studio 51 Design Art Gallery,

51 Laird Dr., Toronto ( 1 block north of Millwood & Laird corner)

Gallery hours are:

11am – 4:30 pm, Tuesday to Sunday

FREE ADMISSION

We are still fundraising for Daily Bread Food Bank

until the close of the Sight-on-SITE  Toronto Show on October 28^th..

You can donate on line at

http://artifysostoronto.eventbrite.com

or

Daily Bread Food Bank. www.dailybread.ca 

(team name: Artify Sight-on-SITE) http://dbfb.convio.net/site/TR/Events/General?team_id=4520&pg=team&fr_id=1250

….and if you’d  like to catch a very special

free weekend event -

Visit guest artists, Indra Dosanjh and Barbara Trott

during the BAYVIEW ART TOUR ,

Saturday and Sunday

October 13 &14, 2012

from noon to 5 pm

at Studio 51 Design Art Gallery host site.

See the  Bayview Art Tour web site for more information and map.

www.bayviewarttourandsale.com

enjoy the arts this fall!

Visit Our Booth at the Word on the Street Festival

Visit us at The Word on the Street Festival - 
Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 
Queen’s Park Circle 11 am – 6 pm 
The Artists' Garden Cooperative Booth -Fringe Beat Section
(East side of Queen’s Park Crescent, south of Wellesley St.)

 Featuring: 

• Silkscreen Demos and prints by Kingi Carpenter, Peach Berserk
• Illustrated Poetry Books by Susan L. Brown
• and other guest artists .........................................................................................................................................................to share our space and show original, hand-made books or illustration art,   please contact: Susan Brown, 416 487 0705 artistsgarden@gmail.com

The Word On The Street Toronto is a non-profit organization that celebrates Canadian reading and writing, and champions literacy, primarily through a free, annual outdoor festival. http://www.thewordonthestreet.ca/wots/toronto/about

AGC Fundraising - the BUTTON JAR ??!!

Recently a very dear friend of the AGC, Avron Shore, passed away. Avron was a unique and generous individual, who volunteered for a number of organizations in the community. Before he died, he donated a huge bottle filled with a variety of buttons to the Artists' Garden. We've decided to dedicate the use of Avron's gift to fundraising.....so...our admirably patient, Admin. Assistant, Charlotte, sat down and counted every button in the jar. Now we know how many buttons there are! Our visitors can guess the number of buttons and participate in a 50/50 contest. There are only several more weeks to participate in this summer's A. Shore Button Jar Contest. Be sure to enter your guesses, get a chance to win 50% of the entry fees collected, and best of all, help us make a donation to one of Avron's favourite charities.

Plein Air Salon Concert Extra!

Concert and Talk by Akwaba Cultural Exchange Sunday, August 26, 2012 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM -to reserve seats/tickets call 416 487 0705 or go to http://pleinairakwaba.eventbrite.com

Akwaba Cultural Exchange presents: Music in African Life : the role of traditional music in Africa Jean Assamoa will share the omnipresence of music in African life that gives a boost in activities such as farming, fishing, hunting.Traditional music has always been a lively example of cultural heritage of Africa. We found its roots in century old customs, rituals and ideas. Music summerizes the spirit of the ancestors, it supports the rendering of oral histories, stories, poetry, family trees, proverbs and legends. - Jean Assamoa, Founder/Artistic Director of Akwaba Cultural Exchange www.akwabacultural.com followed by a concert Akwaba Spirit - a performance of Tradional African rhythms that mark the abundance of the harvest or of the hunt, and reflect man's link with the supernatural alternating solo and ensemble playing......an exceptional event for your enjoyment

WELCOME to Active Arts Conferencing 2012
We are looking forward to another exciting summer of creative workshops and revitalizing garden concerts! 

The workshop registration form can be found below calendar listings. Please review the terms and conditions before submitting your registration application. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Susan Brown, Registrar: 

Email: artistsgarden@gmail.com 
Tel: (416) 487-0705


AGC WORKSHOP CALENDAR 2012
* all workshops are located in the Garden Studio at 345 Balliol St., Toronto


AGC 11TH ANNUAL LAUNCH PARTY - FREE
Tuesday, June 26, 4:30–7:30 pm

Music, food, and artists in the garden. Help us celebrate our 11th year of community arts and education programming.

@ 345 Balliol Street, Toronto
RSVP: 416 487 0705 or artistsgarden@gmail.com

CANADA DAY EVENT - FREE
Sunday, July 1, 11:30am–2:00 pm

Join us at MP Carolyn Bennett’s Canada Day Party in the Park. Enjoy fun for the whole family. Music, food, and we’ll be there giving away perennial plants. Come join us!

@ Bathurst St. & St. Clair Ave., Toronto

MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE - J03P - $55
Tuesday, July 3, 6:30–9:30 pm

An introduction to the design concept of UNITY, through personal thematic collage. Bring images from magazines, photocopies, or printouts from the internet to start an experimental composition. 

Artist/instructor: Susan L. Brown
Materials: $10

PLANTS & PETALS: A BOTANICAL APPROACH TO DRAWING - J05P - $55
Thursday, July 5, 6:30–9:30 pm

Rita-Anne Piquet will introduce the basic structure of flowers and plants so you can create a pencil drawing. Work from live specimens and draw from a botanical perspective. 

Artist/instructor: Rita-Anne Piquet
Materials: $10

INTRODUCTION TO MOSAICS - J08 - $95
Sunday, July 8, 10 am–4 pm

Make a beautiful mosaic mirror from an interesting plate while learning the basics of mosaic technique. Use plates provided or bring your own special ceramic plate if you wish to personalize your work. 

Artist/instructor: Françoise Cockburn
Materials: $20

PART 1: MIXED MEDIA PORTRAITS, GETTING STARTED - J10P - $55
Tuesday, July 10, 6:30–9:30 pm

An introduction to this extremely successful technique. Joan will show you how to use a photocopy of a favourite family photo to create an 8”x10” painting that will be a wonderful family momento. To get started, bring the original photo and an 8”x10” black & white photocopy of it to the workshop. 

Artist/instructor: Joan McGivney
Materials: $15

Parts 1 & 2 - $95

PART 2: MIXED MEDIA PORTRAITS – J12P – $55
Thursday, July 12, 6:30–9:30 pm

Finishing an original artwork. Use a photocopy of a favourite family photo to create an 8”x10” painting that will be a wonderful family momento. Complete your mixed media artwork using the 8”x10”black & white photocopy an original family photo.

Artist/instructor: Joan McGivney
Materials: $15

Parts 1 & 2 - $95

PAINT WITHOUT A PLAN – J14 – $95
Saturday, July 14, 10 am–4 pm

Play with colour and abstract design, individually or in groups, using only acrylic paints and canvas. A great activity for cooperative arts experiences or introducing colour mixing and abstract design. For any age or experience level!

Artist/instructor: Susan L. Brown
Materials: $15

PART 1: PHOTO TRANSFERS – J16P – $55
Monday, July 16, 6:30–9:30 pm

An introduction to various techniques for transferring photo images to canvas, tiles, and paper. Produce three different works with transferred images. Bring two 8 x10 in. colour photocopies of photos you want to transfer to canvas and one or two small black and white photocopies of your favourites or old family pictures.

Artist/instructor: Françoise Cockburn
Materials: $15

Parts 1 & 2 - $95

PART 2: PHOTO TRANSERS – J17P – $55
Tuesday, July 17, 6:30–9:30 pm

Finishing the process. Complete unique pieces. Transferring photo images to canvas, tiles, and paper. Produce three different works with transferred images. Using two 8 x10 in. colour photocopies of photos you want to transfer to canvas and one or two small black and white photocopies of your favourites or old family pictures.

Artist/instructor: Françoise Cockburn
Materials: $15

Parts 1 & 2 - $95

MIXED MEDIA PORTRAITS – J28 – $95
Saturday, July 28, 10 am–4 pm

Learn this extremely successful technique. Joan will show you how to use a photocopy of a favourite family photo to create an 8”x10” painting that will be a wonderful family momento. To get started, bring the original photo and an 8”x10” black & white photocopy of it to the workshop. Complete your artwork by the end of the workshop!

Artist/instructor: Joan McGivney
Materials: $15

PERSONAL NARRATIVE AND DESIGN – J29 – $95
Sunday, July 29, 10 am–4 pm

Explore ways of developing personal imagery and symbols while learning design concepts. Work with colour, drawing and collage or sculpture techniques.

Artist/instructor: Susan L. Brown
Materials: $15

MOUNTING WATERCOLOURS WITHOUT GLASS, FRAME, & MATTE – J31P – $55 
Tuesday, July 31, 6:30–9:30 pm

John Nussbaum demonstrates how watercolours, acrylics, pastels etc. on paper can be finished free of glass, frame and matte, significantly reducing costs & enhancing appearance.

Artist/instructor: John Nussbaum

Demo ONLY MIXED

MEDIA COLLAGE – A02P – $55
Thursday, August 2, 6:30–9:30 pm

An introduction to the design concept of UNITY, through personal thematic collage. Bring images from magazines, photocopies, or printouts from the internet to start an experimental composition. Artist/instructor: Susan L. Brown

Materials: $10 

GREEN ART! – A06P – $55
Monday, August 6, 6:30–9:30 pm

An introduction to art-making with milk cartons. Learn how to create a variety of mixed media artworks. Explore and have fun!

Artist/instructor: Micheline Montgomery
Materials: $10

PLANTS AND PETALS: A BOTANICAL APPROACH TO DRAWING – A07P – $55
Tuesday, August 7, 6:30–9:30 pm

Rita-Anne Piquet will introduce the basic structure of flowers and plants so you can create a pencil drawing. Work from live specimens and draw from a botanical perspective.

Artist/instructor: Rita-Anne Piquet
Materials: $10

MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE – A09P – $55
Thursday, August 9, 6:30–9:30 pm

An introduction to the design concept of UNITY, through personal thematic collage. Bring images from magazines, photocopies, or printouts from the internet to start an experimental composition. 

Artist/instructor: Susan L. Brown
Materials: $10

TINTYPE PHOTOGRAPHY – A11 – $95

Saturday, August 11, 10:00am–4:30 pm

This is a unique opportunity to experience an historical photographic technique. During a practical demo session Horst will explain the chemistry and equipment for the tintype process, from start to finish, including portrait session, producing a unique keepsake image of each participant.

Artist/instructor: Horst Herget

Materials: $35

Green Art! – A18 – $95
Saturday, August 18, 10 am–4 pm

Experience art making with milk cartons and create a variety of mixed media artworks. Explore and have fun!

Artist/instructor: Micheline Montgomery
Materials $10

MIXED MEDIA PORTRAITS – A19 – $95
Sunday, August 19, 10 am–4 pm

Learn this extremely successful technique. Joan will show you how to use a photocopy of a favourite family photo to create an 8”x10” painting that will be a wonderful family momento. To get started, bring the original photo and an 8”x10”black & white photocopy of it to the workshop. Complete your artwork by the end of the workshop!

Artist/instructor: Joan McGivney
Materials $15

PERSONAL NARRATIVE AND DESIGN – A21P – $55
Tuesday, August 21, 6:30–9:30 pm

Explore ways of developing personal imagery and symbols while learning design concepts. Work with colour, drawing and collage.

Artist/instructor: Susan L. Brown
Materials: $10

MOUNTING WATERCOLOURS WITHOUT GLASS, FRAME, & MATTE – A23P – $55 Thursday, August 23, 6:30–9:30 pm

John Nussbaum demonstrates how watercolours, acrylics, pastels etc. on paper can be finished free of glass, frame and matte, significantly reducing costs & enhancing appearance.

Artist/instructor: John Nussbaum Demo

ONLY DIP INTO YOUR SOUL – A25 – $95 Saturday, August 25, 10 am–4 pm

This workshop combines meditation techniques, expressive painting and group discussion. Participants need their own acrylic painting supplies and a 30x40 in. canvas.

Artist/instructor: Marielle Teasdale
Materials: $10

DIP INTO YOUR SOUL – A26 – $95
Sunday, August 26, 10 am–4 pm

Workshop combines meditation techniques, expressive painting and group discussion. Participants need their own acrylic painting supplies and a 30x40 in. canvas.

Artist/instructor: Marielle Teasdale
Materials: $10

SYMBOLIC SELF-PORTRAIT AND SCULPTURE – A28P - $55
Tuesday, August 28, 6:30–9:30 pm

Working from personal symbols and original images learn how to construct a small sculptural macquette or model for a larger artwork.

Artist/instructor: Susan L. Brown
Materials: $12