October 16, 2009
Brushstrokes And Stitches
Art exhibit continues this week at the Gallery @ Artisan Square
The exhibit features the art of Susan Hillman, a local painter
and textile artist, who taught at Emily Carr Institute of Art for many decades.
Provocative and beautiful, the work, varying shapes, sizes and media, is emboldened by textures and layers.
While some of the pieces convey clear messages and meanings, others are more
subtle, yet no less full of impact and resonance. As Hillman writes: “Abstract painting is a language that cannot be translated
into entertainment, data or easily discernible subject matter. Each individual
brushstroke in a painting preserves an identity in real time midst a
mass-culture exploding with speed, replication, technology, and immediate
gratification. In contrast, I become focused and thrilled at the ontological
aspect of making these brushed marks." The show runs until October
25.  JOIN US! Be cool; be seen; hang-out with the artsy crowd. Lively entertainment, moments of mirth and merriment, and a few surprises are promised. Let's give a warm Bowen welcome to Hendrik Slegtenhorst, the newest member of our arts community, and the CAO of BIM. The fun begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 18. Don't miss THE FALL EVENT of 2009.
The B.I. Fibre Arts Guild will be hosting a pant-making workshop with Donna Ringham, who
she san instructor with many years experience who specializes
in teaching people how to make pants that fit each individual body
shape. The two-day workshop will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 at the multi-purpose room at BICS. The cost is $85. Participants
will also learn how to adjust their individual patterns to work with
different types of fabric. Those interested should contact Mariana Holbrook at 604-947-9834.
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The Gallery @ Artisan Square is Open
available for rental.
Friday - Sunday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
And by appointment
at other times.
for more information.
Please call
for more information.
 Learning the Basics of Drawing with Bill
Hoopes Gallery @ Artisan Square To register, contact the Recreation Department of
the Bowen Island Municipality. 947.2216.
 Calling All Knitters Contributions of 8” squares will be welcome from any Bowen knitters to build a ‘Bowen Blanket’ which will be sent from Bowen Island to Afghanistan after the show. You are invited to come knit with her in the Gallery Thursday and Saturday afternoons during October, or to drop off your 8” squares (plain or fancy), or any yarn even if you don’t knit, anytime the Gallery is open until the end of October. B there or B square!  The Tir-na-nOg Theatre School's 09/10 Season begins on October 5th with classes for Younger folk and the Young-at-Heart. For information or to receive the brochure, please call 604 947 9507 or e-mail tirnanog@telus.net.  Salsa & Swing Dance Lessons Oct. 19- Dec. 14 (No class Nov. 30th) West Coast Swing @ 6:30 pm Intermediate Salsa @ 7:30 pm Classes cost $100.80 and are held at the Gallery at Artisan Square, led by Pamela Podmoroff, of Urban Beat Dance Co., Instructor. Partner discounts available! The more classes you take the cheaper it gets! Take both classes for $168.00 or take both classes with a partner and your price is only $134.40 per person. For more info: Bowen Island Community Recreation @ 604-947-2216  Scary People Wanted Looking for hags, wenches, sea beasts, a galley cook
to serve up something grotesque and oceanic. Also on the potential cast of
characters, morbidly injured surfer wandering aimlessly. You too could enthrall
the crowds on Halloween night. Contact: coraldawn70@gmail.com or call 604-947-2052.
 Site seeks writers Check out a great new site for writers – the
Lieben Artists’ Colony, aptly named after the heritage site, formerly owned and
tended by the Nielsens. The genius behind the new hotspot on the web is Kate
McMahon, a Bowen resident. Kate describes her site as “a place where you can
gather helpful information, be inspired, learn about your neighbours, or
promote yourself in a comfortable community environment. After all, wouldn’t it
be great in this economy to be able to rely on each other for support? As we
can no longer depend on government/taxpayer security we have to go back to
relying on ourselves to self-promote.” Kate is inviting Bowen writers to check out the
site and add their bios and photos. She is also calling for submissions,
including poetry, articles, news items, events, forum moderators and general contributions.
All ideas about the site are encouraged and welcome. You can email Kate: submissions@lieben.ca. |
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