SHATFORD CHRONICLES Spring 2016 Edition
Okanagan School of the Arts Creativity Courses Inside! Ts’i:wethot, Ts’i:eytesh, Tsu:shi, Quuk Cover artwork by Josette Jim, Student NAPAT Program, En’owkin Centre, see pg 11
Dr Mary Ann Murphy explains UBCO Research
The Puppets are coming and they are bringing Tim Gosley!
See RENEWAL exhibition with 39 artists at the Shatford
felt:: feutre canada at Shatford September 21 - 25
Aborginal Day at the Shatford, June 21 Introducing the Okanagan School of the Arts 2016 Faculty for Strings the Thing: Calvin Dyck, Joel Stobbe, John Suderman, Rosemary Thomson and Sandra Wilmot. Guest Performance Artist Olivia Walsh. Plan to come July 4-8!
Welcome to the Spring Edition of the Shatford Chronicles! Yippee, it’s spring and what a great time for ‘Renewal’! Come and see the spring exhibition that opened on March 19th, the date of the spring equinox. Special thanks to Kayleigh Hall, Noberto Rodriguez and Deb Tougas for bringing this exhibition together. The next exhibition will begin with Aboriginal Day which is being held on June 21st, 2016. We are very pleased to work in partnership with the En’owkin Centre to bring together this historic event - ‘Crossing the River: Supporting Creative Reconciliations’. The En’owkin Centre, is the largest and most established aboriginal art centre in Canada.
Special Thanks to Our Supporters
“Keep your faith in all beautiful things; in the sun when it is hidden, in the Spring when it is gone.” Roy R. Gilson
From September 21st to 25th, there will be Canadian Felting Week with instructors coming from France, Germany, United States and one from Canada - our much appreciated Fiona Duthie! There will be a felting exhibition, fashion show and students arriving from all over North American to further explore their love of felting. Shatford Centre is a Year Round Destination Art Centre! We are very pleased to provide stimulating and engaging courses and workshops year round. Plan ahead, bring your family and friends as you explore opportunities to awaken your creative spirit! The Shatford Chronicles is a publication of the Shatford Centre ~ Okanagan School of the Arts, 760 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5E2 Email: info@shatfordcentre.com Phone: 250.77007668
You are invited to take part in a visioning SESSION for the Shatford COMMONS
Everyone is invited to be part of visioning, planning, doing and celebrating the 2 acre property where the Shatford Centre is located. There will be a 3 hour special meeting at 1 pm, on Saturday, April 23rd for individuals, organizations and businesses to take part. There are some parameters, some used pavers donated from the city, some challenges however our collective vision is that it will be a wonderful community space for all. For additional information, call 250-770-7668 or e-mail info@shatfordcentre.com.
Contributors: Beth Gleason, Craig Henderson, Dawn Renaud, Dr Michelle Jack, Fiona Duthie, Jane Shaak, Larry Hunter, Lorna Hancock, Maria Baptiste, Tracey Bonneau Design: Dawn Renaud, Jane Shaak, Larry Hunter Graphics: Jane Shaak, Larry Hunter
OSA Board of Directors:
Chair Randy Manuel, Donna Schellenberg, Georgia Krebs, Kate Durisek, Kayleigh Hall, Lee Simmons, Milton Orris, Paul Crawford, Walter Meyer Executive Director: Jane Shaak 2
Membership Appreciation Celebration You will want to come to this festive event being planned for 4 - 6 pm, Thursday, May 5th! March 2016 was our 2nd annual Membership Month, where everyone received $5 off of their membership. The slogan is “You can “Give a Little – Gain a Lot!”
www.shatfordcentre.com; www.osarts.com
Photography: Craig Henderson, Dr Michelle Jack, Enowkin Centre, Florian Mauer, Jane Shaak, Larry Hunter, Lorna Hancock
Area E - RDOS Greater Naramata
From Meetings to Conferences
We offer a wide range of facilities, expertise and resources to host your fundraisers, meetings, celebrations, parties and more. With the addition of the Rotary Community Learning Kitchen, there are great opportunities for events! Drop in for a tour, send us an e-mail or phone us at 250.770.7668 for information.
On May 5th, there will be presentations, a bit of history, a mini-tour, updates on the special projects, delicious refreshments, beverages and festivities. It will be a fun occasion to meet with our members in the historic Shatford Centre. Members: please come and RSVP 250-770-7668 or e-mail info@shatfordcentre.com. .
Membership in OSA will provide you with savings on drop-ins, events and courses; voting privileges at general meetings; advance notice of upcoming events; opportunities to volunteer and have fun; and much more. Drop in at 760 Main Street or visit www.shatfordcentre.com. $25
SHATFORD CENTRE/OKANAGAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ~ 760 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON, BC ~ 250 770 7668 ~ www.shatfordcentre.com
People and Place
Starr Robertson is a star with us at the Shatford Centre. Starr is also on the wonderful Front Desk Reception Team. Special thanks to: Carol Perry, Diane Edgar, Karen Hanley, Lorna Gaidica, Louise Punnett, Nywyn Jefferson and Starr Robertson.
Harv Baessler is a proud member of the Penticton Stamp Club. He also supplies us with discontinued and affordable stamps. He usually picks out ones that are artsy and creative, besides saving us money! You might want to save $$ with Harv! Vicky Rodgers and Ingrid Mann-Willis, beside their respective paintings behind them, at the opening RENEWAL on March 19th. Vicky & Ingrid paint together and are good friends. They were very pleased to have the exhibition committee install their paintings on the same wall as you can see by their enthusiastic smiles!
Lorraine Pattison, below, does a super job of helping people to learn about food and its preparation in the Rotary Community Learning Kitchen Lorraine held an after school class with enthusiastic teens.
Congratulations to Jill Leir-Salter on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Penticton Arts Council Awards on Feb 18th
Jan Crawford taught a wonderful Intensive Glazing workshop on May 19th to 18 lucky students. We are hoping to have Jan return on a regular basis. Jan was brought up in Penticton and is in love with the environment, agriculture, orchards, painting and teaching. She is a Pen Hi grad and loves Penticton. To see Jan’s art, go to: jancrawford.com. Russ & Christine Stasiuk beside her textile creation ‘Bloom Where You Are Planted’. Russ and Christine are former OSA Directors and they both are living creative lives!
S p e c i a l thanks to Maria Baptiste of the En’owkin Centre, for providing names of individuals in the photos, proofing and having others check on articles and photos. Maria has helped out on the last 3 Shatford Chronicles’ editions. We appreciate learning more about this wonderful aboriginal art centre that is across the Okanagan River.
Special thanks to the R E N E WA L e x h i b i t i o n installation team of Kayleigh Hall, at left with her husband Jules, along with Norberto Rodriguez & Deb Tougas below!
RENEWAL will run until June 10th. Go to page 8 for a complete list of the artists. We are very pleased that Rosemary Thomson, conductor of the Okanagan S y m p h o n y Orchestra, is part of the faculty at Strings
the Thing 2016 being held from July 4th to 8th. Rosemary is an amazingly talented musician, conductor, pianist, singer and mother to Sam and Molly who also come to the camp. Rosemary is part of the legacy that Strings the Thing is bringing to the Okanagan Valley.
Strings the Thing is an intergenerational orchestra camp held in a heritage building with outstanding faculty members. If you play strings, plan to come!
Jill has been an integral part of our arts community since the 1980’s. Her paintings of the Okanagan sky, the lakes and hillsides reveal a reverent intimacy with our landscapes. She has always been a supporter for any and all arts events and art projects. Her passion understandably is for the visual arts. Although art is very important to Jill, she epitomizes what can best be described as a “holistic” life. She is deeply involved and engaged with family and community, she supported her late husband, Derek, in his work as an Anglican minister. Congratulations Jill, on receiving your Lifetime Achievement Award! SHATFORD CENTRE/OKANAGAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ~ 760 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON, BC ~ 250 770 7668 ~ www.shatfordcentre.com
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Spring is Something to Celebrate! BRINGING IN THE MAY
Looking for Love! On March 7, the Shatford Centre hosted a wellattended, free screening of the award-winning documentary The Age of Love. The documentary followed the story of a dozen Rochester, New York erstwhile speed daters ages 70 to 90. More than 70 viewers had the pleasure of meeting New York film producer Steven Loring, who described how his film was personally inspired by his mother’s adjustment to widowhood and an elder uncle’s discovery of late life love. Loring collaborated with a team of UBC Okanagan campus researchers, led by Dr. Mary Ann Murphy (Cross-appointment on Aging, Department of Sociology and School of Social Work) who stated that “what first attracted me to the film was that the subject dealt with an aspect of love and romance popularly considered the exclusive domain of younger persons,” says Murphy. “The average internet dater is only 33, and my initial instinct was that Loring had broken new territory in examining speed dating for seniors ages 70-90.” “Ageist attitudes, powerful social norms, and our own stereotypes limit common thinking about love and romance to generally include the young and middle-aged. I knew Loring’s film addressed an unchartered aspect of ageism that was both innovative and novel,” adds Murphy. Many audience members accepted the researchers’ invitation to stay after and share their anonymous impressions of the film. A lively discussion ensued as viewers discussed their opinions about how society views love and romance when it comes to older adults. They also discussed their perspectives on ageism, the similarities and differences between younger and older speed daters, and how they maintain friendship, companionship and romance in older age. The UBC research team would particularly like to thank Executive Director Jane Shaak for her assistance in advertising and hosting the event with Shatford members. A summary of the results will be shared with Shatford members when the research is ready for publication. Both groups would also like to extend their joint appreciation to Interior Savings Credit Union, the presenting sponsor for the screenings that were held in locations including Oliver, Kelowna, West Kelowna and Vernon. If you missed the documentary, you may view the trailer at www.theageoflovemovie.com
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In modern history, the City of New Westminster, BC holds the title for the “longest continually observed” May Day celebration in the Commonwealth. Its first one was in 1870. Also in BC, Naramata’s 2015 festivities including children’s races and the crowning of a May Queen was a big regional draw. In Toronto, “Morris Dancing” performers gather in Hyde Park “to dance in the May” and; in rural Newfoundland, people still decorate “May Bushes.” In many European countries, the first day of May – also known as Labour Day – is a public holiday. Tag der Arbeit in Germany recognizes both the coming of spring and the rights of workers. While the Italians celebrate with the feasts of Calendimaggio and the Scots in Edinburgh host an arts and culture event, the Beltane Fire Festival on April 30th. But the earliest medieval texts of Sanas Cormaic and Tochmarc Emire point to Ireland as the originator of all this fun. Long before the 17th century, May Day was known as Beltaine/Beltane – Irish Gaelic for bright (bel) fire (tene). For the ancient Celtic farmers – including Gaels, Gauls, Britons, Galatians and the Irish instigators living in the Iron Age, Beltane represented sprouting seeds, birthing animals and freedom from a long, cold, dark winter. It was time to bring in the May. How did the Celts do this? Firstly, their elders, the Druids had practical issues to take care of. They lit bonfires early on Beltane Eve (April 30th) and put their livestock in between two long blazes dosed with herbs to protect sheep, cattle and pigs from catching diseases during the summer. After that, the merriment began. Closer to midnight on the Eve, young villagers ventured to the meadows and forests to gather flowers. Upon returning to their communities, they left bouquets at neighbour’s homes and got food and drink in return. Meanwhile, a few of these revellers had cut a tree and brought it along to use as a “maypole” for the following day’s celebration which began at dawn when young women visited wells, drew water – it was powerful at Beltane and left coins, as offerings. Then the “maidens” headed back to the
village centre to jig around the maypole with the children and leap over fires with the men. Flirtation, copulation and eventual conception was particularly important during Beltane. The time of year corresponded with the Sun in the astrological earth sign of Taurus, one of the most fertile in the zodiac and the one that rules Ireland. In fact, young men donned symbolic stag (bull) horns and danced with their chosen white robed maidens – as a primary May Day ritual. The Celts saw this as planting seeds at the right time from both a human and botanical point of view. Astronomically, they saw the solar motion, its north and south positions and sunrises and sunsets as the mid way point of a generative, awakened Earth and season. Beltane, the Day when the “bright half” of the year begins. Bring it on! Submitted by Beth Gleason. Beth is a graduate of Penticton Secondary, volunteer at the Shatford Centre and a descendant of the Ó Glasáin (Gleason), Mac Fhíodhbhuidhe (Evoy), de Moiréis (Morris) and Ó Dubhagáinn (Duggan) clans.
COME TO MANITOU PARK, NARAMATA AT 10:00 AM ON MONDAY, MAY 23rd & YOU WILL SEE MAYPOLE DANCING, WHICH BEGAN OVER 90 YEARS AGO. IT IS AN IMPORTANT TRADITION FOR THIS CREATIVE & INNOVATIVE VILLAGE.
Miss Florence Lyons was crowned Queen of the May in 1923 at the first Naramata May Day festivities. This event was launched by the Naramata Women’s Institute. Naramata Elementary School organizes this event. You can call 250-770-7688 for information on this year’s festivities. There will be Soap Box Races, a parade, bike decorating and May Pole dancing.
SHATFORD CENTRE/OKANAGAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ~ 760 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON, BC ~ 250 770 7668 ~ www.shatfordcentre.com
Writers’
Literary Arts
Writers’ Conference Returns to Penticton April 8–10, 2016
For the first time in over a decade, Penticton is hosting a full-fledged writers’ conference. “We really enjoyed the ones the Penticton Writers and Publishers hosted years ago for the writing community,” says Dawn Renaud, who works with authors as a freelance editor and book designer. “The presenters they brought in were well connected, knowledgeable, and very approachable, and the format provided a lot of opportunity for us to chat informally with them and other writers. Those conferences were terrific opportunities for connecting with people who could help us get our writing into the hands of our readers.”
Renaud says that’s the atmosphere the Okanagan Valley Writers’ Festival conference is designed to recreate next month at the Shatford Centre, so people in the local writing community contacted presenters they thought would fit the bill. “It’s wonderful to have busy, bestselling authors and industry professionals saying ‘Yes, I’d love to help with that,’” says Renaud. “We wanted to cover all kinds of writing, for writers at all stages, and we’ve come up with a really good mix.” Internationally acclaimed author Roberta Rich shares her expertise in historical fiction, while BC writer Denise Jaden covers drafting and characters. Well-known editor Jodie Renner offers workshops on intrigue and short stories. “Lorna Schultz Nicholson is happy to share her experience with everything from children’s to sports stories,” says Renaud, “and poets won’t want to miss the opportunity to spend time with Vancouver’s Daniela Elza. Travel writer and magazine editor Laurie Carter will be here for those who are more interested in nonfiction and freelance work.” Rounding out the field are agents, publishers and instructors. One of the toughest tasks for writers is selling their work, so that’s covered, too. Brian Hades (from Edge, Canada’s largest publisher of sci-fi/fantasy) and agent/publisher/publishing assistant Robert Mackwood share the inside scoop on the industry. Best-selling horror writer/book marketing guru Cheryl Kaye Tardif joins them on the marketing panel. Screenplay instructor Kat Montagu hosts the screenplay workshops—perfect for authors who have had some success with their novels and are thinking about heading in that direction next—while those interested in writing lyrics can attend music instructor Will Schlackl’s workshop. With the historic building’s spacious classrooms, conference registrants will find a seat in whichever breakout session they choose. The Shatford Centre provides all meals on site, and Renaud says “the food there is always amazing. We have mealtime speakers, too; CBC listeners will recognize keynote speaker Grant Lawrence, who’s also a writer. He suffered his share of rejection before publishing his two award-winning books.” The conference registration price of $250 ($225 for OSA members) includes four breakout sessions, two panel discussions, five meals with speakers, and the Friday evening entertainment.
Festival at a glance: Conference registration now open; check-in on Friday beginning at noon. Meet & greet starts Friday at 6 and includes Friday evening entertainment. Conference runs Saturday 8 to 8, Sunday 8 to 1. Friday evening variety show Off the Page, On the Stage starts at 7; doors open 6.Tickets $15, available now.
Register at the Shatford Centre, in person or by calling 250.770.7668, or online. More information at okanaganvalleywritersfestival.com.
Bookstore open to the public Saturday 8 to 5:30, Sunday 8 to 11; Meet the Authors event Saturday 4:45 to 5:30.
Friday evening: Writers Off the Page, On the Stage
Free event Paper Trails Sunday at 2:15.
On Friday evening, Grant Lawrence, CBC personality and author of two award-winning books, plays host to a variety show featuring Adam Lewis Schroeder (always highly entertaining) and best-selling author Jonas Saul, who’s latest action thriller is set in Kelowna, along with Gerry William reading from his recently re-released sci-fi adventure. Poet Daniela Elza shares from her work, Kat Montagu presents a short film from last year’s Crazy8s, and Will Schlackl performs a few songs from his repertoire. Tickets for Off the Page, On the Stage are included with conference registration; additional tickets are $15, available at the Shatford Centre.
Saturday & Sunday: Free Public Author Events
The conference is hosting a book shop featuring titles from presenters and registrants, and the public is welcome to come in over the weekend for a bit of shopping. Authors will be available Saturday afternoon from 4:45 to 5:30 for those who would like to meet them and have their copies signed. On Sunday afternoon, Paper Trails features readings from Daniela Elza along with special guests Barbara Lambert and Michelle Barker. Paper Trails is a free event, sponsored by The Canada Council for the Arts through The Writers’ Union of Canada. Everyone’s welcome.
Need more inspiration?
Quick classes on writing and publishing
with Dawn Renaud, updated for spring, 2016. Writers of all genres and all levels are welcome. Six classes to choose from. Plotting for Success is $40 (it’s longer); the rest are $30 each. All classes are on Saturday. For details, please visit the OSA website or stop in and pick up the brochure.
Plotting for Success* May 28, 9:00–12:30 Finding Your Voice May 28, 1–3:30 Editing Your Work June 4, 10:00–12:30 Publishing: An Overview June 4, 1:00–3:30 Print On Demand June 18, 10:00–12:30 Producing Your Ebook June 18, 1:00–3:30 *$40; all other classes $30 ea.
SHATFORD CENTRE/OKANAGAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ~ 760 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON, BC ~ 250 770 7668 ~ www.shatfordcentre.com
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VISUAL ARTS...watercolour, acr ylic, encaustic and more! SPRING INTO WATERCOLOUR WITH NEL WITTEMAN Apr 20, 9:30AM-4:30PM
ECOLE DES BEAUX ARTS WITH ANGIE MCINTOSH Come learn some of the key elements and techniques for painting in oils or acrylics. This course is suitable for those wanting to learn a standard method of painting, using the important basics like tonal value, colour use and design. Students will get ideas and tips that will make painting a joy whether working from life or a photograph. www. WorldArtTours.net. 9 am to 4 pm, Thurs June 23 to Sun June 26; $400; $375 for OSA members
EMPOWER THE ARTIST IN YOU with Jenny Long This class is all about taking your work to the next level. Jenny will assist you in developing paintings of your choice. Learn to embrace the unique way in which you create imagery is the key component. There will be lessons involving drawing techniques, building depth and volume within the picture plane. jennylongpainting.com
Join one of our foremost watercolour artists as she shares her techniques, philosophy, and love of watercolour. Supplies will be available, however, if you have favourite brushes and materials, please bring them along. Includes a delicious plant-based lunch, materials, and supplies. $95; $85 for members. ANA OOMEN’S MEXICAN ARTS & CRAFTS Ana is very talented with a background in graphic arts and a Bachelor of Design degree specializing in Textile Design from the University of Mexico. Ana teaches Mexican Arts and Crafts classes as indicated below. There are two classes for children/youth and adults. Learn more about this historic and creative culture.
FINE LOCAL PRODUCTS
CHEESE MAKING CLASSES Louise Pearson works at Pearson Cheese Company & Poplar Grove Cheese and her favourite thing to do is share her passion of cheese making. Next classes May 7 - June 4 at $125 includes lunch: osarts.com.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN with Chandra Wong Grab your aprons and prepare to make a meal and a mess! Bring your child to the Rotary Community Learning Kitchen from 10 am to 12 noon on April 23 or May 14th and your will both be in for some fun in the kitchen. This is a very popular class so register early to avoid disappointment. For children aged 2 to 5; $25 for one adult & child; $5 off with OSA membership.
This class begins in April, so go to www.osarts. com for the details. $110
EXPLORING ENCAUSTIC BETHANY HANDFIELD Enjoy 5 full days of painting with encaustic (pigmented beeswax applied using a heat source). For those who are new to encaustic, it is a full immersion into encaustic painting and techniques. Experienced artists will deepen their practice and refresh skills. Bethany works with mixed media and encaustic. She uses found objects and up-cycled materials in her work as a way to reclaim the discarded and give new life to the forgotten. To learn more about Bethany and her work, go to her website at: bethanyhandfield.com May 19-23; $600 plus $80 supply fee.
MONDAY VISUAL ARTS STUDIO - Come paint with others. There’s easels & tables so bring your materials & inspiration. $10 drop-in fee; $5 for members. 10 am - 4 pm. WEdnesdaY Life drawing SESSIONS Explore life drawing in the Visual Arts Studio. Wed at 7:00 pm; $10 drop in. PLEIN AIR PAINTERS meet on Tuesdays at 8 am and Thursdays at 12 noon at Starbucks Riverside Dr. If weather is not cooperating we move indoors and paint at Shatford Centre. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/ groups/PentictonPleinAir/. BURSARIES: If you would like financial assistance please fill in a bursary form.
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felt::feutre canada celebrating contemporary feltmaking
ART HOLIDAY WITH LORI GOLDBERG CAPTURE NARAMATA III August 4-7, 2016 Be inspired amidst colourful lavender fields, vineyards and historical buildings. Engage all of your senses in this expressive and inspiring painting workshop taught by Emily Carr University of Art + Design Instructor, Lori Goldberg. Lori teaches painting on guided tours to Italy and Bali, why not have an art holiday with Lori here! You can learn more about Lori and her art by going to her website at www.lorigoldberg.ca.
A delicious gourmet picnic lunch, prepared in the Rotary Community Learning Kitchen, is included. $420; $400 for OSA members. For info, go to www.osarts.com
Canadian Felting Week will take place in Penticton, British Columbia, the heart of wine country, from September 21st to September 25th, 2016. We have an exciting event planned with 5 days of workshops, an exhibition of works from talented Canadian feltmakers including an exhibition catalogue, a stellar fashion show, fibre sale, artists talks and more. felt::feutre 2016 presents an exceptional line-up of internationally acclaimed workshop instructors including Maria Friese from France, Charlotte Sehmisch from Germany, Jean Gauger, Katia Mokeyeva and Melissa Arnold from the United States, and Canada’s Fiona Duthie. There are two, three and five day classes covering felting techniques including dyeing, nuno, surface design, shibori, garment construction and sculptural forms. We look forward to celebrating Canadian feltmaking with you at the Shatford Centre in 2016. www.felt-feutre-canada.com For information and to register, go to www. shatfordprograms.com.
SHATFORD CENTRE/OKANAGAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ~ 760 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON, BC ~ 250 770 7668 ~ www.shatfordcentre.com
Creativity Flowers ~ www.osarts.com M U S I C A RT S !
Over the years, the Okanagan School of the Arts has been renowned for its music programs. We are very pleased to have spacious classrooms, the auditorium and our faculty! Filling in the wholeS IN OUR Notes An educational workshop on music theory includes Intervals, Chromatic Scale, Major Scale and Key Signatures, Triads, 6 Chords, Extensions and Modes. Mon, 7 8:30 pm Runs between April 4 to April 25 ; $120 Non-members; $105 OSA members
CERAMIC ARTS with Kathleen Murphy
Kathleen brings a broad range of experience and enthusiasm to her ceramic work and teaching. She began her study of ceramics in San Francisco and then apprenticed in Santorini, Greece with master potter Adreas Makaris, where she learned traditional hand-building and wheel techniques. She also studied glaze chemistry in Athens, Greece.
Strings the thing, Adult July 4 - 8; 9am - 3pm
For intermediate to advanced string players, ages 12 to adult at a minimum level of: VIOLIN/VIOLA-Gr 5 RCM/Bk 4 Suzuki CELLO-Gr 4 RCM/Bk 3 Suzuki. DOUBLE BASS ~ Beginners welcome! $400 ; $375 before May 31st
Join Kathleen at The Shatford Centre, Okanagan School of the Arts, for pottery classes.
T H E A T RE A RT S !
The Puppets are Coming!
TIM GOSLEY, A man with some puppets Thurs, 7 pm, May 26 Ti m G o s l e y w i t h a myriad of puppets offers a relaxed evening discussing his career from Fraggle Rock to the avant-garde realms of the Quebec puppet scene. You will see Muppetstyle, LED shadow puppets - many from found objects, and simple video techniques. Many of these techniques are simple to emulate
and use for schools, libraries and home explorations.
EVENING POTTERY FOR TEENS & ADULTS Focusing on a different project each week students will learn hand building including coil building with an extruder, slab work and wheel throwing besides an intro to glazing techniques. Ages: 13 and up Time: 6 to 9 pm Mondays or Thursdays Fees: $165 including supplies (5 weeks) Dates: April 4 & May 9
Strings the thing, JUNIOR July 4 - 8; 9 am - 3 pm
Music and activities from 9am to 3pm for junior string players, ages 7-11 Violin/viola: Student Book 1 Suzuki/ Grade 1 RCM Cello: Student Book 1 $250; $225 before May 31st Rock SKool July 11 - 22; Between 8 am-6 pm $300 Rock School, $150 Individual Guitar Courses Courses Include: Beginner Guitar, Intermediate Guitar, Advanced Guitar, Bass Guitar, Rock Skool’s Big Rock Show!
AFTER SCHOOL POTTERY FOR CHILDREN Children will learn to sculpt, mold, decorate and more. We will explore decorating with stencils, carving and painting. Ages: 6 to 12 Time: Mon, Tues, Wed or Thur 3 to 5 pm Fees: $135 including supplies (5 weeks) Dates: April 4 & May 9 POTTERY FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS Choose a 2 hour morning or afternoon session for your pre-schooler. Children will learn to pot, sculpt, paint and more. Each week we will have different themed projects including pinch pots, hand prints & animal sculpture. Ages: 3 to 5 years Time: Tues or Thurs 9 to 11 am or 1 to 3 pm Fees: $135 including supplies (5 sessions) Dates: April 5 & May 10 POTTERY FOR ADULTS WED AFTERNOON
jazzcool 9am - 3pm, July 25- 29; $300 Students - Grade 7 to 12
FACULTY: Will Schlackl, Bernie Addington, Craig Thomson, Stan Sabourin, Mike Treadway Students should have a minimum of two years experience on their instrument. The ability to read music is essential. The main focus will be on improvisation, as this is what jazz is all about. Students will be placed in groups based on age and ability. All ages welcome.
This fun introduction to the art of clay includes both wheel throwing and hand building techniques to create one of a kind pieces. We will also cover methods of decorating and glazing your new creations. Ages: Age 13 plus Time: 12 noon to 3 pm Fees: $165 including supplies (5 weeks) Dates: April 6 & May 11 FOR THE FULL RANGE OF CLASSES AND TO REGISTER, GO TO www.osarts.com. To learn more about Kathleen, go to www.kathlenmurphy. com.
Muppet style 101 Workshop - puppet making & manipulation taught by Tim Gosley; Includes performance!
The Ugly Duckling A goofy fun loving puppet show for the whole family with added guest stars from the Muppet-style 101 workshop. 3 pm, Sunday, June 5th; $8 for children; $12 adults!
SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS LESLEY BUXTON ‘Play’ is a one-week drama program for 8 to 10 year olds designed to create a love of drama using movement, voice, storytelling, and theatre games. It’s a great way for participants to discover the joy of theatre. The program will end with a presentation for family and friends. $300; Ages 8 - 10; 9 am - 4 pm, Aug 1-5. The Actor’s Toolbox - The actor’s toolbox refers to the small tricks and talents an actor gathers in his/her career. Focus will be placed on teamwork and group acting skills through improvisation and script work. Emphasis will be placed on creativity. Family and friends will enjoy a presentation at week’s end. $300; Ages 11 - 14; 8 am - 4 pm, Aug 8 - 12.
SHATFORD CENTRE/OKANAGAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ~ 760 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON, BC ~ 250 770 7668 ~ www.shatfordcentre.com
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“Evening Light”, 20” x 30” by Robyn Lake
A call was sent out to artists, challenging them to submit their work to RENEWAL, an exhibition which “explores themes of transformation, awakening, rebirth. How has a life change, a transition, a juncture affected you?” We are very pleased with the response from 39 artists! Come to the Shatford Centre to see this outstanding and diverse collection of art submitted by the following artists: Alexey Gammer, Amanda Munroe, Art Moore, Ashleigh Green, Barb Hofer, Bethany Handfield, Carl White, Charlie Parcher, Christine Stasiuk, Colette Thompson, Courtney Sendzik, Deanna Thompson, Deb Tougas, Dianne Korsh, Erika Maurer, Evelyn Travis, Florian Maurer, Gerona Hanze, Greta Kamp, Ingrid MannWillis, Janette Damsma, Jason Chan, Jerry Vakenti, Joel Whitehead, Judy Millar, Kim Greenhow, Kindrie Grove, Lance Munroe, Lynn O`Brien, Lynn Solomon Greene, Mandy Rollins, Marianne Meyer, Maryanne Jespersen, Mindi Oaten, Mindy Rollins, Nancy Archer, Norberto Rodriguez, Patricia Kemppainen, Renee Matheson, Susan Senko, Terry G. Wagner, Timothy Tweed and Victoria Rodgers. Special thanks to the Exhibition Committee: Chair Kayleigh Hall, Noberto Rodriguez and Deb Tougas.
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Once again, Peach City Community Radio pays tribute to the glory days of radio. A cast of local talent will perform a live stage show in praise of the post-war period of radio comedy, drama and music. The Big Broadcast of 2016 will tune in to a Penticton radio station, as it reports on local news and carries the popular programs of the day, whether radio comedy bits, a quiz show, or variety programs. A big part of the fun will be the vintage radio commercials. And, there will be music… the hit parade tunes of the late-40s and early- 1950s. This 2016 show is a follow-up to the successful Big Broadcast of 2014, which was inspired by the Big Broadcast of 1936, which was performed on the historic Shatford stage. There will be three performances at the Shatford Centre Auditorium: 7 PM Friday, April 15; 7 PM Saturday, April 16 and 2 PM Sunday, April 17. Tickets are $20 available at the Shatford Centre office or at the Dragon’s Den on Front Street.
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2nd Annual
Save the dates of October 20, 21, 22 to participate in this exploration into creative expression, spiritual traditions and practices. A call will be sent out to artists inviting them to participate, teach and exhibit during this inclusive and engaging weekend. You will be asked to submit your proposal to teach two 3 hour workshops. There will also be opportunities to be paid an honorarium for presenting a spiritual practice workshop and also being part of the ‘Kandinski Dialogue’ by sharing information on your spiritual practice. This panel discussion was very popular last year with the participants and it included a lively Q & A session afterwards. . For information on last year’s festival, go to www.inspiritfestival.com. Special thanks to everyone who made this such a success!
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Awaken Your Creative Spirit at the Shatford Centre
Visit this destination creativity centre and make plans to start living the creative life! Classes, workshops, private & semi-private lessons for students of all ages & stages, in many disciplines, including drawing, print making, painting, sculpting, pottery, fibre arts, writing, culinary arts, acting, and crafting. Enjoy a creative life style! - Get practicing!
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SHATFORD CENTRE/OKANAGAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ~ 760 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON, BC ~ 250 770 7668 ~ www.shatfordcentre.com
Creative Community Events!
Documentary FILMS Bob Nicholson is hosting this informative series. Doors open 1:30 pm & the film starts at 2 pm: Apr 27: “Man on Wire” May 25: “Kings of Pastry” Suggested donation $5
Penticton Community Concerts is pleased to present their Local Artists’ Concert, 7:30 pm, Apr 7th, Cleland Community Theatre
The Offramp Jazz Sextet is one of Penticton’s finest jazz groups. This band was formed in 2010 and has six of the South Okanagan’s great musicians. The exciting group is bridging generations together for the love of good music. The best of the swing era and everything in between, The Offramp Jazz Sextet brings you a sampling of jazz that will leave you dancing and singing! This truly is a group not to be missed! www.offrampjazz.com Acoustic Noire will take you on a musical journey of musical and mental imagery, and guide you through an intensely enjoyable and diverse series of melodic and rhythmic emotions, set to the wonderfully variable and sensitive character of the acoustic guitar, and performed for you by two Okanagan performers, Rob Dewar and Phil Patenaude. www.acousticnoire.com
7 pm, Wed, June 1 Shatford Centre
Purchase tickets at the Shatford Centre 760 Main Street Tickets: $25, $10 for children 6-12 Kids 5 & under get in free. Go to www.scottwoods.ca then come and enjoy!
E v e r y t h i n g Yo u Always Wanted to Know about Bread Artisan baker and bread aficionado Benjamin Manea, Walla Artisan Bakery & Cafe, talks about the myths, the science, the passion and the crust, in this informative and entertaining evening. Monday, April 18, 6:30 pm. Shatford Centre. By donation to the Shatford Centre.
The oldest Awareness Festival in Canada is now happening in Penticton at the Shatford Centere It was at Naramata Center for over 25 years and we are grateful to have had this resource for such a longtime. A new chapter of the Spring Festival of Awareness has arrived so if you have always wanted to attend then access will be easy and affordable. It is happening April 29 to May 1. The Festival offers 6 workshops to choose from each morning, afternoon or evening for the low price of $125 for seniors or $150 for adults. We offer $15 off to OSA members so please check out details online .. www. IssuesMagazine.net or call Marion 250497-6861.
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$150 Adults $125 Senior/students •if before March 20
April 29 to May 1 Ana Oomen and Norberto Rodriguez are making plans for Oct 29, 2016. If you have ideas and would like to help, call 250-7707668 or e-mail: info@shatfordcentre.com.
If you are an OSA member, mention it to Marion when registering and get a $15 discount off registration fees. www.IssuesMagazine.net • 250-497-6861
SHATFORD CENTRE/OKANAGAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ~ 760 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON, BC ~ 250 770 7668 ~ www.shatfordcentre.com
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Wai? xast sxel?xalt greetings from
the Staff and Faculty here at the En’owkin Centre. We have had a busy winter and spring filled with art shows, special guests and our annual craft fair.
Our professional artists continue to express themselves through the creative process of working with many of our traditional materials; deer hide, bone and wood carving, creative forms in Indian hemp twine, basket making; black, white, red, and yellow paints with natural binders. Lloyd Lecoy & Chad Eneas, Men’s Group
PIB Elder, Caroline Pierre and her daughter, Inez Pierre
If you have not had the pleasure to visit us, we are located on the beautiful lands located on the Penticton Indian Reserve. We are a private post secondary institute decked out with vibrant traditional materials; deer hide, bone and wood carvings. Our building is held up by four sacred poles that tell the stories of our Four Food Chiefs. Almost every week you can count on us to be hosting a creative writing literary reading, professional artist talks, coffee houses and language performances. Meetings and local partnerships crop up and grow immediately.
Our Annual Indigenous Arts and Crafts Fair was held on December 5th, 2015 and had the biggest turnout yet. Hundreds of local buyers enjoyed the beautiful arts and craftsmanship by Indigenous artisans from all over the Okanagan Valley! We were very excited at this event as we launched our new title THE RIVER OF SALMON PEOPLES published by our very own Theytus Books Ltd. www. theytus.com Our Winter Showcase & Celebration was held on December 8th, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the En’owkin Centre in Penticton, British Columbia. Community members celebrated this rich cultural event.
I-SONG Celebrations
For us it’s a way to share a hearty bowl of venison stew or grilled tantalizing Okanagan Sockeye. The salmon hatchery is right next to us. In May we will host the Okanagan Nation Alliance Salmon fry release and feast to celebrate the return of our Sockeye Salmon.
Our visual arts department has an impressive studio filled with Aboriginal artists from all across Canada who receive scholarships from Canadian Heritage. They come here to develop creative new bodies of works, to be mentored and market themselves. Barb Marchand mentoring NAPAT students
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January was busy kicking off with I-SONG coffee house hosted by NAPAT professional music instructors and artists R.J. Morin, Shayna Desjarlais and Brittany Postel. Emceed by John Terbasket, Traditional Sound and Music Instructor and Kym Gouchie guest mentor. The evening was buzzing with excitement. Thanks to fundraiser concession which consisted of soapberry ice-cream and bannock. We were so thankful to Tim Horton’s which sported us free coffee as a donation for the event. Admission was by donation for Dr. Jeannette Armstrong’s Advanced Contemporary Applications Traditional Story and Performance students to fundraise to attend the Celebrating Salishan Language Conference in Spokane, Washington on March 7th - 9th, 2016.
Justice Coordinator Anna Tonasket & Creative Writing Faculty Nicola Campbell
If that was not busy enough for us we opened up an evening of language performance and Visual Arts Exhibition titled Embody Legacy at En’owkin Penticton Art Gallery OPENING on Friday, January 22, 2016 7:00 p.m. curated by Dr. Michelle Jack. In February we held a meeting with local arts partners, municipal and local community groups to envision the idea of En’owkin Centre being a creative arts business hub for Penticton. From that meeting the project title “Creative Reconciliations” came to fruition. We asked for letters of support and applied for a grant to which will facilitate a Theytus/En’owkin off-site storage to free up space currently utilized for book storage. This will allow repurposing the Gathering Space for theatre performances, installing a ceiling projector and retractable screen. Re-flooring the En’owkin entrance and back exit area is also part of the Project, which will transform entrance spaces to creative spaces, which can showcase students and artist in residence works. The second aspect of “Creative Reconciliations” is to identify and repurpose an artist/writer in residence space at En’owkin, the Penticton Art Gallery, UBCO which will facilitate involvement and planning for a Theytus/Enowkin Storefront presence within the PIB Cultural Center, currently under planning stages with the City of Penticton. These inter-organizational residencies could produce works to be sold in the storefront and manuscripts to be published by Theytus Books, as well as create cross cultural artistic awareness for established and emerging Indigenous Artists and writers in a variety of venues within the City and surrounding region, thereby raising awareness of the importance of Indigenous Art. The En’owkin Centre operates with highly skilled entrepreneurial aboriginal staff resulting in a high success rate of our projects. We love to activate successful partnerships. We are always looking for ways to partner in-kind and we love corporate donations. The En’owkin Centre is a registered non-profit charity so we can issue a charitable donation receipt. Stop in for coffee or tea! We would love to see you. Guest Speaker Michael Bezener receives appreciation Special thanks to Tracey Kim Bonneau for submitting this article on behalf of the En’owkin Centre. Tracey is a faculty member and also is responsible for En’owkin’s Public Relations. Tracey produces a wonderful TV show called Wild Foods on APTN!
SHATFORD CENTRE/OKANAGAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ~ 760 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON, BC ~ 250 770 7668 ~ www.shatfordcentre.com
“n’awqen” ~ En’owkin The word En’owkin is an Okanagan conceptual metaphor which describes a process of clarification, conflict resolution and group commitment. With a focus on coming to the best solutions possible through respectful dialogue, literally through consensus
Dawn Dumont will give a Reading at the En’owkin Centre on Green Mountain Road, 4 - 5:30 pm, Friday, April 1st. Everyone is invited to attend. Dawn is a writer, speaker, TV host and stand up comedian from Saskatchewan. She is the author of two novels: Nobody Cries and Rose’s Run.
The En’owkin Centre is a dynamic institution, which puts into practice the principles of self-determination and the validation of cultural aspirations and identity.
Michelle at the Halloween Howl!
Dr Michelle Jack is one of the visual arts instructors who teaches NAPAT classes, such as Studio Foundations, Intro to Printmaking, Painting & 2nd year Portfolio Development.
“Ts’i:wethot, Ts’i:eytesh, Tsu:shi, Quuk,” Artist Statement by Josette Jim (Cover Photo) My ancestoral name ‘Tsi:wethot (two nieces share) comes from my late Great Grandfather Frank Cheer of “Xwexwenaqw Xwewilmeux” (Whonnock People) Stó:lō Tribe. “Ts’i:eytesh, Tsu:shi, Quuk,” (eldest daughter shares) comes from my grandmother Josephine Frank (Frank Cheer’s daughter) married “Apa7lúsh (eldest son and my cousin shares’),” Mathias Jim of Skatin. I am currently enrolled in the National Aboriginal Professional Artist training program at En’owkin Centre. My birthday is the same day as my late grandmother Martina Joe ([Peters] Henry), April 10 , 1963. My interest in art comes from the hands on teachings, observations and constant listening skills. The creations throughout our traditions, culture and survival abilities originate from our life knowledge. My passion of art ensue the creation of my existence and continues to build on experiences.
Aboriginal Arts Excellence Award Recipient KASP Rob Sawan KASP is a dynamic and inspirational speaker, facilitator, and award winning hip hop performer. His inspirational lyrics are motivational stories and integrate his life through his music. His songs cover topics such as cultural and traditional pride, addictions awareness, street life, honouring Elders stories and lighter, inspirational songs that uplift the crowd. Photo by Nettie Steuernagel, Something Blue Photography.
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I have a strong interest in drawing and painting mediums. I am learning a variety of different forms in art. The passion of creation is enhancing my professional artist’s eye for detail. I have taught my skills in school districts, which implies chosen theme workshops and I plan to teach as a career. I am also on a public television APTN series, Stó:lō Nation Cultural traditions. I have sold to personal and professional art galleries. My artworks are also placed in another country in a museum. Thank you, Josette NOTE: This work of art was part of the Embody Legacy of En’owkin at the PentictonArt Gallery. Detail of front cover photograph and photo above taken by Dr Michelle Jack
Crossing the River: Supporting Creative Reconciliations
THE EN’OWKIN CENTRE CONNECTION We were invited to attend a meeting at the En’owkin Centre in February to learn about a new project that the En’owkin Centre is developing called ‘Creative Reconciliations’. An application was being submitted for a grant to help fund this initiative. The Okanagan School of the Arts was very pleased to provide an enthusiastic letter of support for the En’owkin’s grant application. Coincidentally, we had been working on the idea of wanting to celebrate Aboriginal Day on June 21st and to also celebrate the summer solstice, together. We have since met and are planning the sunrise ceremony and festivities in Gyro Park followed by events at the Shatford Centre. Be sure and mark your dates for this historic occasion. Curator and Art Historian, Kayleigh Hall, and I attended a follow up meeting with En’owkin faculty and staff on March 1st. We were able to explore more in depth how we can partner and move forward. The Shatford Centre is an ideal facility to bring the richness and authenticity of the En’owkin Centre’s legacies to ‘cross the river’ to be enjoyed in a new setting. We have written a grant application for ‘Crossing the River’ to support this partnership for now and leading up to 2017, when Canada will celebrate its 150th birthday. So there is much to prepare for.
Aboriginal Youth Award Recipient Brittany Postel Brittany Postel is a professional Syilx artist from the Okanagan Nation. Brittany says “There has always been a connection between the land and art” Being enrolled in the En’owkin Centre’s National Aboriginal Professional Artist Training Program has opened her eyes to what a professional artist really is. Her portfolio consists of creative and professional performance. Brittany has developed into a storyteller as well she performs publically at cultural community events. In 2015 Brittany performed at the Talking Stick event Festival in Vancouver.
Photo by Nettie Steuernagel, Something Blue Photography.
Dr Jeanette Armstrong was a student at the Okanagan Summer School of the Arts, along with her brother, Richard Armstrong. We enjoy this connection of creativity and the importance of assisting the awakening and expression of the Creative Spirit. This mission is at the core of our two organizations. The En’owkin Centre is the foremost aboriginal art training centre in Canada and we are very proud to celebrate the wonderful work which is being done there. We look forward to future creative connections. Submitted by Jane Shaak, Executive Director, Okanagan School of the Arts
SHATFORD CENTRE/OKANAGAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ~ 760 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON, BC ~ 250 770 7668 ~ www.shatfordcentre.com
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Creative Windows of Opportunity in Beautiful Penticton!
Awaken your creative spirit at the Shatford Centre
Enjoy the workshops, panel discussions, book shop, author signings, variety show, readings and deliciously prepared local foods with worldly flavours. All being held in the spacious, historic Shatford Centre!
The puppets are coming & bringing Tim Gosley
Aboriginal Day with En’owkin Centre June 21st
Visit Penticton in July for week-long music programs! July 8-12, 2013 The Shatford Centre ~ Okanagan School of the Arts presents
Strings Strings the the Thing Thing 2016 The Faculty:
Calvin Dyck (violin) Elizabeth Lupton (violin, viola) Joel Stobbe (cello) John Suderman (violin) Olivia Walsh (cello) Featured Guests: Inspiring Summer Program: Rosemary Thomson, Conductor OSO
Chamber Music String Orchestra Master Classes
Outstanding Faculty Calvin Dyck Joel Stobbe John Suderman Sandra Wilmot Guest Artists Rosemary Thomson Olivia Walsh
July 4th - 8th, 2016
Come to the Shatford Centre for felt & fashion in September!