Timothy Gillespie is a Winnipeg native who produces sculptures and wall pieces in a variety of media - - including ceramics, steel, cellulose, mixed media and assemblage, including industrial elements from his South Coast Studio in Queens County, Nova Scotia. His collection of work spanning 3 decades can be viewed in this exhibit.
The Astor is excited to welcome Kristal D'Amato Art Show - Beyond The First Glance in our Upstairs Gallery for the month of October.
The camera often reveals details that disappear when we take in scenes all at once: the textures worn into driftwood by the tide, the glow of light across a shell, the reflections hidden in still water, or the unexpected arrangement of ordinary objects. These small discoveries have become the starting point for much of my work.
Curiosity leads to every piece I create. Sometimes it ends with a photograph. Sometimes that photograph becomes something entirely new - a mandala that uncovers patterns hidden within nature, or a watercolour interpretation that explores the same scene through softness, colour and emotion. Each transformation asks the same question: What else is hidden here?
Life Drawing was started by Roger Savage. Weekly studio sessions provide the opportunity for lay and professional visual artists of our region to practice and improve their drawing and observation skills. Participants are from communities along the South Shore. This program costs $20 per session to provide payment to the models used in the drawing sessions.
Each participant will fabricate at least 4 stained-glass Xmas ornaments by fusing or kiln carving.
Activity: pick out glass, frit, cut and grind glass, cut paper and design kiln-carved and fused Xmas decorations. Finished results ready for pickup the next day after firing at SAS Glass
In this workshop we will focus on Holiday themed decor.
Each participant will be guided through creating both of these original , seasonal style ornaments from odourless, non toxic air dry foam clay.
All materials will be provided and workshop artists will be able to take home a selection of completed pieces.
eniors Creating is a brand new Astor Academy program for seniors. We will be offering free art workshops with professional artists to allow seniors to engage in the arts while connecting with other seniors in our community. Each month we will have a new workshop series.
Art supplies, tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.
We are excited to be starting off with a 4 week painting session with Beth Lenco.
Enjoy a 3 week class where you will learn the basics of carding with Janice MacMillan from Sir Earl Photography.
She started her company because photography helped her cope with her Chronic Pain.
The cards you will make for this classes have flowers that have raindrops on their petals,
you will customize your cards using a photo that has a meaning to you. Carding is something that you can enjoy for years after this class. The cards you make in this workshop can be gifted to your friends & family.
Join Inclusion NS as they hold an inspiring in-person session to explore what the Human Rights Remedy means for families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Join us at 7 pm on Sunday, December 6th as the Kiwanis Club of Liverpool returns to the Astor stage for their 95th Annual Community Christmas Concert!
