Summer Sunday Open Studio season is underway! Drop by the Porcupine Art Club’s headquarters (brick building in Roy Nicholson Park – intersection of Pine St. N. and Eighth Ave., Timmins) between Noon and 4:00 P.M. today to meet the artists. Rain or shine!
Today’s session will feature a Linocut printing demonstration from 1:00 P.M. onward.
Nora Evelyn Rymer, better known as Evelyn or simply “Ev” left us on May 14, 2016 at the age of 95. (Daily Press Obituary) She lived a full life and will be remembered as an artist, teacher, outdoor enthusiast and so much more. She was one of the first members of the Porcupine Art Club and continued to be active in the club throughout her life.
A celebration of life will be held this Saturday July 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Miron-Wilson Funeral Chapel (Rev. Iris Montague officiating). A reception will follow.
Family will be receiving friends on Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
For directions to the Funeral Home and/or to leave condolences, please visit: Miron-Wilson Book of Memories: Nora Evelyn Rymer.
Join in with members of the Porcupine Art Club as they paint panels to live music during the Summer Concert Series in Bannerman Park, Porcupine. (Far end past the bridge, by the new gazebo.) The Bannerman Park Summer Concert Series takes place on the following Thursdays this summer: July 14, July 28, August 11, and August 25. Painting is FREE – just pick up a brush!
The City of Timmins Summer Concert Series is free to attend; however the donation of a non-perishable food item would be appreciated greatly. (Designated trucks and Concert Series staff/volunteers will be present to accept your donations – the food drive is independent of the Porcupine Art Club.)
Summer Sunday Open Studio season is underway! Drop by the Porcupine Art Club’s headquarters (brick building in Roy Nicholson Park – intersection of Pine St. N. and Eighth Ave., Timmins) between Noon and 4:00 P.M. today to meet the artists. Rain or shine!
The Porcupine Art Club’s Sunday Open Studio season will begin this year on Sunday July 03rd, 2016 and run each Sunday until August 28th, 2016. The studio will be open to the public from Noon until 4:00pm, rain or shine.
The Porcupine Art Club’s label for the back of all works being entered into PAC shows, excluding NOAA, has been updated to reflect our current contact information. Porcupine Art Club members can download the jpeg from this page and print as many copies as needed.
Tonight’s workshop/demo is our monthly live figure (clothed) drawing night. Bring your favourite drawing supplies and strengthen your skills. Free for members, $5.00 for non-members. Location: Our clubhouse in Roy Nicholson Park (intersection of Pine St. N. and Eighth Avenue, Timmins).
This is the follow-up to workshop from April 07th. (Collage Papers Workshop: Thursday April 07, 2016 7pm). In this workshop, Cathy Cribbs will guide you though some ways to get your collage started.
Suggested Materials:
The workshop will be at the clubhouse in Roy Nicholson Park (intersection of Pine St. North and Eighth Avenue in Timmins) at 7:00pm. The cost is free for members and $5.00 for non-members.
The Porcupine Art Club’s monthly business meeting takes place tonight – Thursday May 12, 2016 at 7:00pm at the clubhouse in Roy Nicholson Park. (Intersection of Pine St. North and Eighth Avenue.) Potential new members welcome to attend. This is the last public meeting of the Porcupine Art Club until September.
Part 1: Overview of Linocut and getting an idea for your design on Wednesday April 20th, 2016 at 7:00pm – approximately 90 min. to 2 hours.
Part 2: Printing – Saturday April 23rd 10:00am to 3:00pm (approx.); you can either bring a lunch (we have a microwave) or pause and go out for lunch. Please wear clothing you don’t mind getting inked up. We will be standing quite a bit on the Saturday; wear comfortable shoes.
Cost: $10.00 for members (includes 1 – 4 X 6″ linoleum or soft block and 1 22 X 30″ sheet of Stonehenge paper); $15.00 for non-members (includes the block and paper). If you want to use a larger 6 X 8″ block, bring $2.00 more. Additional blocks and paper can be purchased at the clubhouse for the following prices:
4 X 6″ Linoleum or Soft Block – $3.00
6 X 8″ Linoleum only – $5.00
Stonehenge Paper – $2.50 per sheet
The club has:
Please Bring the Following:
NOTE: Please keep in mind that all designs must be drawn/transferred backwards on to your printing block. This is especially important if you are including text on your print.
Space is limited – Phone 705-221-0468 or email porcupineartclub[at]gmail.com to reserve your spot.
