The Arts Station

Figures At Play Series

August 28 to September 25

An Arts Station Program

The Figures At Play Series is my attempt to work on an exercise of painting from memory: to awaken the imagination that fuels creativity.

The works were inspired by an old milk barn in Michigan, a bleak winter of ice fishing and eight foot snow drifts, during a time when I was deeply influenced by the works of Modigliani and Matisse.

“I paint because I am surrounded by life. I paint because I love and fear the feeling of creating something new. I find it irresistible that each painting is made of thousands of small dabs of color, oil and turpentine. I find it unbelievable that watercolorists can create a mood with a single brush stroke. If I can convey to you what you might be feeling, then I have succeeded in my small attempt at replicating beauty; life itself.”

Roann Liew is a 24 years young Canadian Malaysian who left the world of science for the lure of plein air painting. She has painted, lived in, been inspired by mountains the world over. Through the Rockies from New Mexico to Alberta, the Himalayas from India to China. This expressionist’s latest works are verging on abstraction.

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Share your skills and generate income

The Arts Station is developing Fall Workshops and would like your input!

If you would like to teach a course at The Arts Station, or have any ideas for classes and instructors to teach them or there is some artistic field that you would love to give, or take, let us know so we might arrange a workshop this fall.

Here are some thoughts to get your ideas going ….

• Sculpture – wood/metal
• Wood carving – decoys
• Jewellery – glass/metal/wood
• New painting techniques
• Orff Music
• Music Instruments – guitar/flute/accordion
• Origami
• Dance – salsa/traditional/belly/whoop
• Theatre – community/MM/comedy/Stage presence
• Scrapbooking – preserving history
• Computer arts
• Photo – digital/traditional
• Art as social comment
• Clay – regular/raccu/kids
• Graphic Art - Illustration/cartooning
• And, much more…..

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Construct Giant Puppets; Tell A Story; Build Community

September 1st - 13th Mon. & Tue. 6pm - 9pm

A creative collaboration With “BC 150”, Taste of Fernie and The Arts Station

To celebrate BC’s Birthday, a Puppet-Theatre presentation will be creating a short history of Fernie in a dramatic over-sized puppet presentation at Taste of Fernie on September 13, with large 12 ft character “puppets” who roam the streets on Saturday afternoon, with very short interactive street theatre vignettes of Fernie stories, poems, recollections, history facts. Volunteers are needed to help construct the puppets and be actors in the presentation.

Curious? Drop-by any Monday & Tuesday 6-9pm in early September at The Arts Station Studio. Bring a friend or neighbour!

Contact Denise at db107@hotmail.com or Lesley at 250.423.4842

**Donations welcome of acrylic paint or lightweight fabrics.

An Illegitimate Body of Work

Opening Reception July 31 at 7pm
Exhibition from July 31 - August 27

An exhibition of recent paintings by Tara Higgins connected solely through nature.

Tara Higgins is a dynamic artist who practices the manipulation of paint in all it’s forms.

An Illegitimate Body of Work is an exhibition exploring nature’s still lifes.

“There are trees, rocks and ridgelines that catch my attention daily while I am out walking my dog. When the opportunity came up for this show it seemed like the perfect time to explore painting these images that feature so prominently in my life” comments Tara.

Branching away from her usual subject matter of wildlife Tara ’s distinct brush strokes and strong sense of colour are used to express the juxtapositions of nature.

The Centennial of the Great Fernie Fire

Opening Reception July 31 at 7pm
Exhibition from July 28th - August 27th

By Fernie and District Historical Society.

A whole city destroyed in the 90 minutes, burnt down by a raging fire that struck the valley on the afternoon of August 1st 1908. Now, one hundred years later, the marks of the Great Fire are still evident across the Elk Valley.

One of Fernie’s defining historical events is explored in this new and interactive exhibit. Running for the month of August (July 28th - August 27th) the historical society invites you to come down to the Art Station and uncover some of Fernie’s fiery past.

And…Young Historians!

Come out every Wednesday during the exhibit any time between 10am- 4pm to learn some interesting facts, make some fantastic crafts and discover a little bit more about Fernie. All ages welcome!

The Gallery is open 10-4 weekdays and when the Blue Toque is open on the week-ends.

Jul 28 - Aug 1 Mon - Fri 9:30-11:30am

Ages 5-8, with Lesley Graham

Verandah art attacks, kid sketch & studio creating! All inspired by BBC’s spectacular filming of earth’s deepest caves, fresh waters, deserts & jungles.

$85 inc. all materials.

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July 15 - 27

For Adults & Youth - Intensive Workshops in screenwriting, film editing, short stories, poetry and novels.

The Fernie Writers Conference brings award-winning established writers to work with writers of all levels in an intensive workshop setting. By encouraging positive critique of work–both in-progress and new–writers sharpen and refine their craft over the course of the Conference.

While centered around the workshops, the featured panel discussions, evening presentations and social events surrounding the conference create lasting and fruitful relationships. Editors, publishers and writers mingle over meals, in the receptions and during the public readings.

For more information visit: www.ferniewriters.org or email: keith@ferniewriters.org or call: 250-423-6132

Tuesdays, July 8 - 29 , 11am - Noon.

Ages 4-7 with Denise Baughan

Come and explore the wonderful world of imagination through this interactive story time.

Each week you will get to participate in the telling of a story by a different character. Explore the jungles of Africa with Tina the Explorer, or go searching for gold with the Pirate, Sea-Bound Sally. Kids will get to play fun games and make a craft, all of which tie into the story of the week. All materials included.

Themes:

Week 1: Jungle Time with Tina the Explorer

Week 2: Magic and Mayhem with Molly the Witch

Week 3: Fairyland Frenzy with Princess Lola

Week 4: Pirate Adventures with Sea bound Sally

Pre-registration fee: all 4 - $40

Drop in: $12/session

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WANTED! Boots, spurs & outlaws!

Rounding up all 6-9s for afternoon art making, games & ‘kicking-up’ fun with Lesley Graham & Sandra Summerfield

Session 1 July 7-10

Session 2 July 21-24

1:00-4:00pm. Mon-Thurs 6-9yrs

$95/session inc. all materials.

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Wednesday July 2 – Aug 20 from 7:30 - 9:00pm .

With Lonica D’Camacho

An Arts Station Program

Summer is meant to be HOT! Spice yours up with SALSA!

Salsa, Merengue and Cumbia for beginners. Singles, partners and left feet welcome!

Learn the steps and rhythms of the most popular Latin dances and put some sabor in your summer!

$100 /person, $180 /couple.

Intermediate & Kids Salsa classes also available.

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