 During our Street Fair and Grand Opening, this Saturday, the day before Mother's Day, Dads can:
Where can you find this help? At the Elliot Lake Arts and Heritage Centre, 14 Elizabeth Walk. We promise we won't spoil the surprise!
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 We were at the Family Health Team's Seniors Expo yesterday, May 1, 2025. Thanks for everyone who came by to talk about volunteering for the ARIEL Arts Space. We will be at the Community Group Showcase that the City is sponsoring tomorrow at Collins Hall. Drop by between 11 AM and 3 PM.
We learned yesterday that you need to know more about what volunteering with us entails. So many of you are already volunteering in the community that you are overwhelmed at the thought of adding anything more to your to-do list. One three-hour shift per month The gallery is open 30 hours a week - Tuesday through Saturday. From time to time we add hours for special occasions. That means we need 10 volunteers per week or - on average - 40 people a month. If someone does more than one shift per month, of course, the number of people we need is reduced. So our minimum requirement for volunteers is one shift of three hours in length per month. As many who stopped by our table yesterday exclaimed, "That is easy." We couldn't agree more. If you want to learn more, drop by Collins Hall, May 3rd. We will be happy to chat about volunteering for the ARIEL Arts Space. PS - you can pick up one of our volunteering brochures at the same time.  Monday, April 14, 2025, the Elliot Lake City Council granted us permission to close Elizabeth Walk from Ontario to the Post Office. Our Street Fair will run from 10 AM to 4 PM, but the street will be closed from 9 to 5 to allow for set-up and take-down.
The Grand Opening of Elliot Lake Arts & Heritage Centre We have been welcoming guests since December, but May 10th, is our official grand opening. The ribbon cutting ceremony begins at 10 AM. His Worship Mayor Andrew Wannan will do the honours. The Agenda After the opening ceremony, throughout the day, you and your family can participate in a number of activities:
Other plans? We have invited a local charity to set up a grill to serve hot dogs and hamburgers. All the money raised will go to a good cause in the community. What about the weather? The Opening Ceremony will go rain or shine. If it rains, we will move as many activities as possible into the Elliot Lake Arts and Heritage Centre. So make plans to come and enjoy a carnival atmosphere during our first ever ELAHC street fair.  What can we experience at the ELAHC? Home to three distinct not-for-profits, the ELAHC provide s visitors opportunities to:
In addition, every second Saturday of each month, you can attend the free Open House. Interactive workshops are often offered. Tickets are required for the workshops. If you are visiting our City for an extended period of time, you can register for lessons in a variety of disciplines.  Where is the ELAHC? 14 Elizabeth Walk in downtown Elliot Lake. Please note Elizabeth Walk is a one way street. Enter from Ontario Avenue. Parking on Elizabeth Walk is limited to 45 minutes. There are municipal lots where you can park for an extended period of time within a short walk of the Centre. When is the Centre open? Regular hours are from 10 AM to 4 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. The Centre is closed most holidays. Please call ahead to confirm it will be open when you visit.   If you have run an event you know that there is always a cut-off date for ticket sales. Especially an event like ours. The instructors need to purchase yarn, or kits, or music sheets in sufficient numbers. To make sure there is enough for everyone, ticket sales will close on Thursday, April 17, 2025. A week before the event.
We have a limited number of seats available for the FREE concert too. You can download those tickets right now. Don't hesitate.  Buying unique gifts for special occasions when you live in Elliot Lake can be a challenge. You can shop at a market or an arts fair from time to time. But where can you shop at the last minute Tuesday through Saturday?
At the ARIEL Arts Space The AAS is at 14 Elizabeth Walk inside the Elliot Lake Arts and Heritage Centre. Most of the works on display in the foyer shop and on the gallery walls are for sale. Every item available was made by a local creator - potters, performers, painters, fibre artists and jewellery makers. The items range in price from $10 to $1,000. There is literally something for every taste and budget. The jewellery pictured was hand-crafted by Gwen Goulet. We also have jewellery made by Snowy Owl. If you need a decor piece for a housewarming or wedding gift, we have lathed wooden bowls, tea pots and pottery statement pieces. Five painters show their works in the gallery. Our current bargain? As a fund raising activity, we have a handful of mystery bags at $10. Inside are 20 handcrafted greeting cards for a variety of occasions. All funds raised go to light up our gallery. The bags are first come, first served. If you need to restock your stack of greeting cards, you can't beat this bargain. Shop at the ARIEL Arts Space and you will avoid shipping and tariff charges. We are open from 10 AM to 4 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. Linda's first solo show was in 1976, forty-nine years ago. We are honoured that her family chose ARIEL Arts Space to host a retrospective of her work that covers about 20 of those 49 years. We are thrilled that they have given us permission to hold over her show until May 16, 2025, the day before her celebration of life. One of Linda's last works was a film - the Old Tin Box. It is a very moving, personal perspective about the cost of war. We consider it a companion piece to the retrospective. The button below will take you directly to the movie. Linda was one of the most humble of human beings, and the most giving. She shared her talents with the community through teaching and spear-heading a public art committee. Many of the pieces that grace our city are on display because Linda fought for them. She continues to advocate for public art. In lieu of flowers, Linda asked that we donate to the City's public art fund in her name. 
April 12, 2025 at the Elliot Lake Arts & Heritage Centre, we are hosting another Open House. This one has a spring theme. Our creators will be warm and cozy inside, painting, weaving, and potting. The Elliot Lake Model Railroad Club will continue to work on their track layout. You will be astonished at how much progress the members have made! As always our Open House at 14 Elizabeth Walk is free of charge.
There will be a family workshop. Twice! Workshop 1 will be from 10:15 M to 12:30 PM. Workshop 2 will be from 1:15 to 3:30 PM. Choose the time most convenient for your family, because the activity is the same in each. You will be making a beautiful bird's nest, and colouring two hard boiled eggs to rest inside. Spring has never looked so good. The workshops are for families with children 8 years of age or older. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. The price per pair is $20. Book your tickets by clicking the button below. Linda Finn's Retrospective Due to overwhelming demand, Linda Finn's Retrospective will be held over until May 16, 2025. Visitors to the ARIEL Arts Space explore twenty years of Linda's creative output. The exhibit was curated by her husband and sons. This exhibition is a very personal expression of her outstanding career. In addition to Linda's exhibition, visitors to the gallery will see the pottery of Marlene Coggans. Snowy Owl's jewellery is on display, as is Gwen Goulet's. Lillian Asquith, Cornelia Svela and Geja Upham have their paintings up for all to see. Ever since the ARIEL Arts Space opened on February 1, 2025, the collection has expanded, embracing a variety of genres. The gallery does not charge an admission fee. Your personal invitation On behalf of the Elliot Lake Arts Club, the Elliot Lake Model Railroad Club and ARIEL, we invite you to experience the creativity on display during our monthly Open House! 3/26/2025 0 Comments Cabin Fever Creative Expo - FAQs Q: Can beginners attend the traditional rug hooking workshop? A: Absolutely! This workshop is intended for beginners. Q: What will we make by the end of the traditional rug hooking workshop? A: A coaster which you can back with felt at home to match your decor. Q: What will we make by the end of Knitting Workshop #1? A: You will have made a head start on a wrist warmer, as depicted above. Q: What will me make by the end of Knitting Workshop #2? A: You will have completed a wrist warmer, as depicted above. Q: Do I need to take both workshops? A: No, you don't. Take either workshop to learn a new knitting skill. Each workshop teaches a different set of skills. Q: Can beginners attend the knitting workshops? A: If you are enthusiastic in your desire to learn to knit, you may attend to learn how to cast on and off, a critical skill for first time knitters. However, some previous experience is recommended. Q: How much singing skill do I have to have to participate in the Jewels and Gents workshops?
A: The only thing you need is a love of singing. There are three different workshops; each focused on a specific type of singer. Workshop 1 is for youth from Grade 7 to 12. No experience or audition required, just a desire to sing. Workshop 2 is for shower singers, who have never performed in front of of an audience. No audition required. Just register and bring your enthusiasm. Workshop 3 is for former singers, the one's who used to sing in a choir, but haven't sung in ages. No audition required. Q: Is the public concert on Sunday, April 27, 2025 really free? A: Yes, all you have to do is download a ticket. We have a limited number of seats so, first come, first served.   |
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