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WINTER 2020 MAGAZINE LESSONS BY WATER, REFLECTIONS BY FIRE INTRODUCING PRESSREADER WOOLLY WONDERS: SHARE THE WARMTH STAY & PLAY: ideaexchange.org THE POWER OF PLAY ideaexchange.org 1
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2 MAGAZINE • Winter 2020
SNOW DAY
I grew up in northern Ontario and I remember one
year that we had four snow days in one month.
Amazing! It was exciting to have the day off school
and to play in the newly fallen snow. Little did I
know then that play was so important. See the
article Stay & Play: The Power of Play in this issue of
the magazine to find out how play builds literacy,
empathy, motor skills, and more. More than 50
years after it was published, The Snowy Day by Ezra
Jack Keats, continues to captivate young readers
and celebrate play. It also reminds adult readers
of the pleasures of walking in fresh snow, making
snow angels, and packing a really good snowball.
Borrow it in print or as an e-book and welcome
winter one more time.
Helen Kelly, CEO, Idea Exchange
FAMILY MINUTE TO WIN IT DAY FAMILY MUSIC MANIA
10:30am – 3:30pm, PR 10:30am – 3:30pm, OPO
Play Minute to Win It style games. We're crazy about music. Explore new sounds, create
It's kids vs. grown-ups with prizes for the winners. a musical craft, and make rockin' tunes.
FAMILY DAY FUN FAMILY ART ADVENTURE
10:30am – 3:30pm, HE 11:00am – 2:00pm, QS
Drop by the Switch Gaming Central, Junior Board Let’s get adventurous with hands-on activities sure
Game Zone or Engineering Alley for some fun. to delight aspiring artists of all ages.
BUILD IT, SMASH IT FAMILY DAY MAGIC
1:00 – 3:00pm, OPO 12:00 – 4:00pm, CM
Calling all builders and designers. Explore some Fun activities for the whole family with
amazing building materials. Half the fun is a performance by magician
smashing your creation when you're done. Scott Boyd at 2:00pm.
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One app. Thousands of newspapers and magazines. Free with your Idea Exchange card. Get started by visiting: ideaexchange.org/pressreader BORROWING ADULT & TEENS – FEES Materials Loan Holds Renew Fines Max. Fine Books/Book on CD 3 Weeks Yes Yes $0.30/Day $9.00 New DVDs 1 Day No No $2.00/Day $16.00 Older DVDs 7 Days Yes Yes $2.00/Day $16.00 Music CDs 7 Days Yes Yes $0.30/Day $9.00 Rapid Reads 7 Day No No $0.30/Day $9.00 Video Games 7 Days Yes Yes $2.00/Day $16.00 Book Club in a Bag 6 Weeks Yes No $2.00/Day $16.00 Unusual Stuff to Borrow: Loan Periods and Fines vary. CHILDREN’S – FEES Materials Loan Holds Renew Fines Max. Fine DVDs 7 Days Yes Yes $2.00/Day $16.00 Music CDs 7 Days Yes Yes $0.30/Day $9.00 Story CDs 3 Weeks Yes Yes $0.30/Day $6.00 Boardbooks 3 Weeks No Yes $0.15/Day $4.50 All other items 3 Weeks Yes Yes $0.15/Day $4.50 Telephone Renewal: 519.740.3000 Learn more about becoming an Idea Exchange member at ideaexchange.org/membership 4 MAGAZINE • Winter 2020
WOOLLY WONDERS: SHARE THE WARMTH
By Jennifer Booth
Woolly Wonders is a new program at
Idea Exchange, Clemens Mill that gives knitters
and crocheters a space to create something
Woolly Wonders
Mondays: Dec. 2 – Mar. 2
special for someone in need. Knitters and
3:30 – 4:30pm, CM
crocheters are invited to join fellow crafters for
A place where you can knit or crochet
a chance to practice their skills, meet members
something for someone in need. Bring your
of the community, and share their passion.
own yarn, needles, and hooks.
All items created during this program will be
donated to people who may need a little extra
warmth this winter season.
A selection of books will be available for
inspiration, as well as some easy patterns for
beginners to follow. If you are new to the world
of knitting, a scarf is a perfect place to start.
More experienced knitters may want to consider
making hats, mittens, or socks. Attendees are
asked to bring materials such as yarn, crochet GIVING MADE SIMPLE
hooks, and knitting needles.
Using CanadaHelps.ca, donors can give when
Contributors will have the opportunity to they want, as much as they like, and in the
display their creations on the Giving Tree at manner that best suits them. Donate quickly,
Idea Exchange, Clemens Mill. These items securely, and conveniently online.
will then be donated to various charities in our
community in the days leading up to Christmas For more details on donating to
Idea Exchange, visit ideaexchange.org/donate
and throughout the winter to share the warmth.
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STAY & PLAY: THE POWER OF PLAY
By Andrea Siemens, Manager, Youth Services
PLAY! We know it builds literacy, creativity, the novice, and the explorer. We are also here
curiosity, empathy, and other life skills. In to learn, to play, and to discover. Our goal is to
following Idea Exchange’s vision to “create support lifelong learning for our members and for
an environment of curiosity and discovery ourselves.
through the exploration of the arts and new
As I write this article, five children and two
technologies,” our spaces need to reflect our
adults are playing a rousing game of Headbanz
dedication to play and discovery-based learning.
together. This sort of intergenerational play in our
We know that early learning is developed through
space creates an active environment, alive and
play, but it is not only children that benefit
full of potential. A place that sparks creativity,
from hands-on learning experiences; adults also
innovation, and develops a life-long love of
learn through exploration. This is why you’ll
learning for all ages.
find tables with puzzles, board games, adult
colouring sheets, building toys, and technology This winter, we invite you to our special
when you visit an Idea Exchange location. More Stay & Play programs in December and January
importantly, you’ll find people playing and (see page 22 for details). With new hands-on
learning together. activity stations set up each day in the Children’s
areas, there will always be something new to
Idea Exchange believes in the power of play and
discover and explore. No registration required –
interactive learning. We may not always be the
drop-in and PLAY with us!
experts; we are also the curious, the tinkerer,
6 MAGAZINE • Winter 2020
MAKE + CREATE All programs are FREE unless specified.
PROGRAMS | MAKE + CREATE
* = registration required, information on page 2.
3D Printing Essentials* Make Your Own Pin-Back Button*
Saturdays: Jan. 11 and Feb. 22 Saturdays: Feb. 1 and Mar. 14
10:00 – 11:00am, OPO 10:00 – 11:00am, OPO
Staff will show you the basics of 3D printing. $1.00 per button.
Memories of Storytime Multimedia Project* DIY Decorate Your Own Mug*
Saturday, Jan. 11: 10:30am – 12:30pm, CM Tuesday, Feb. 4: 6:00 – 8:00pm, OPO
Bring new life to story books and childhood art Personalize a mug using the Cricut Machine.
in a multimedia shadowbox. $10.00 + HST Bring your own mug, material costs apply.
Digitize Your Home Videos* Engrave Your Family Photo on Wood
Saturday, Jan. 11: 2:00 – 3:00pm, OPO Saturday, Feb. 15: 10:30am – 3:30pm, OPO
Digitize home movies to preserve your Staff will help engrave your photo. Please bring
memories. photos on a USB drive, $1.00 material cost.
Intro to Laser Cutting* Adult Rock Painting
Saturdays: Jan. 18 and Feb. 29 Tuesday, Feb. 18: 10:30 – 11:30am, OPO
10:00 – 11:00am, OPO Express yourself with rock painting.
Learn about the machine and design basics. All materials provided.
Cricut T-Shirt Design* Intro to Studio One*
Thursday, Jan. 23: 6:00 – 8:00pm, HE Tuesday, Feb. 25: 6:30 – 7:30pm, OPO
Monday, Feb. 10: 6:00 – 8:00pm, HE Learn the ins and outs of PreSonus' Studio One
Saturday, Feb. 22: 1:00 – 3:00pm, HE for audio recording and mixing.
Bring a blank shirt and use the Cricut Machine
to create a custom design. DIY Doughnut Pincushions*
Saturday, Feb. 29: 2:00 – 4:00pm, PR
DIY Comfy-Cozy Pillow Cover* Sew a felt doughnut pincushion.
Thursday, Jan. 23: 6:30 – 8:00pm, OPO All materials provided.
Design and create a stamped pillow cover to
cuddle up with this winter. $5.00 + HST DIY Virtual Reality Headset*
Thursday, Mar. 5: 6:30 – 7:30pm, OPO
Intro to Cricut* Build a Google Cardboard to turn your
Saturdays: Jan. 25 and Mar. 7 smartphone into a VR platform.
10:00am – 11:00am, OPO
Make beautiful things with the Cricut Machine. Laser Engraving Photos*
Saturday, Mar. 28: 10:00 – 11:00am, OPO
DIY Laser Etched Bookbag* Learn how to edit your favourite photos to be
Wednesday, Jan. 29: 6:00 – 8:00pm, OPO engraved by the laser cutter.
Learn how to laser etch a customized bookbag.
All materials provided. $2.00 + HST
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MUSIC + MEET UPS
PROGRAMS | MUSIC + MEET UPS
All programs are FREE unless specified.
* = registration required, information on page 2.
Ukulele Jam Night
Tuesdays: 6:30 – 8:00pm, PR + QS MOVIE MONDAY
Wednesdays: 6:30 – 8:00pm, HE
Film screenings from Kanopy.
Crochet Club Check website for titles.
Tuesdays: 6:30 – 8:00pm, QS Preston: Dec. 30, Jan. 27, and Feb. 24
6:30 – 8:20pm
Knit Together
Mondays: 6:30 – 8:00pm, QS Clemens Mill: Jan. 6, Feb. 3, and Mar. 2
Wednesdays: 10:30am – 12:00pm, HE 6:00 – 8:00pm
Old Post Office: Jan. 20 and Feb. 24
Stitch Together 1:30 – 3:30pm
Tuesdays: Dec. 3 – Mar. 3 (excl. holidays)
6:30 – 8:00pm, CM
Board Game Café
Bring your needlecraft project and work on it
Thursdays: Jan. 2, Feb. 6, and Mar. 5
with other stitchers at this weekly drop-in.
6:30 – 10:00pm, HE
Fun, friendly, low-tech gaming session for serious
Cambridge Amateur Radio Club Meet-Up and not-so-serious gamers.
Thursdays: Dec. 5 – Feb. 27 (excl. Dec. 26)
6:30 – 8:00pm, OPO
Saturday Music Jam
Explore and discuss different ways of
Saturdays: Jan. 4, Feb. 1, and Feb. 29
communicating, from digital to analog radios.
2:30 – 4:30pm, OPO
Play an instrument, practice your scales, or
Holiday Music & Crafts with Sarah McGrath jam with fellow musicians. All instruments and
Sunday, Dec. 8: 2:00 – 3:00pm, CM
singers welcome.
An afternoon of holiday music, crafts, and
delicious hot chocolate.
French Conversation Circle
Saturdays: Jan. 4 – Feb. 29
Global Migration Film Festival* Mondays: Jan. 6 – Mar. 2
Tuesday, Dec. 10: 6:30 – 8:30pm, OPO
4:00 – 5:00pm, PR
A screening of One Way Ticket. Discussion to
Brush up on your French conversation skills in a
follow.
comfortable setting.
A Family Afternoon Out with Lighthart Adult Nerf Nite*
Saturday, Dec. 14: 1:00 – 2:00pm, QS
Fridays: Jan. 10, Feb. 7, and Mar. 6
Spend the afternoon crafting, drinking hot
6:00 – 8:00pm, CM
chocolate, and listening to holiday music
Bring your NERF Blaster and foam darts for an
performed by Lighthart.
amazing all-library battle.
Holiday Music & Crafts with Emi-Lee Small Sing Your Heart Out*
Saturday, Dec. 14: 2:00 – 4:00pm, PR
Thursdays: Jan. 23 – Feb. 27
An afternoon of holiday music, crafts, and
6:45 – 8:00pm, HE
delicious hot chocolate.
A learn-to-sing program that makes singing fun
and accessible. $25.00+ HST
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MUSIC + MEET UPS All programs are FREE unless specified.
PROGRAMS | MUSIC + MEET UPS
* = registration required, information on page 2.
UnBook Club
MONTHLY BOOK CLUBS
Third Tuesday, 7:00 – 8:00pm
Clemens Mill: Second Monday, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Check online for locations.
Preston: Last Friday, 9:30- 11:00am
Going Back to Hogwarts: A Harry Potter Book
Club for Adults Beyond the Book: Third Wednesday,
Mondays: Jan. 20 and Feb. 10 2:00 – 3:00pm, QS
7:00 – 8:00pm, QS YA Is Not Just For Teens: Third Tuesday,
7:00 – 8:00pm, OPO
Virtual Reality Drop-In
Friday, Jan. 24: 10:00am – 5:00pm, OPO Check online for titles and dates.
Go on a virtual safari, try the job simulator, or
slash along to the beats of your favourite song. Escape the Music Room*
Thursday, Feb. 13: 4:00 – 8:00pm, OPO
Brews and Blasters* You have been taken hostage by a troll,
Friday, Jan. 24: 6:30pm, QS figure out which song will lull it to sleep so you
Adults take over the library for a night of NERF can escape.
and bevvies. This is a 19+ event. $5.00 + HST
Valentine’s Day Photobooth
Rubik’s Cube Mosaic Friday, Feb. 14: 4:00 – 5:00pm, OPO
Saturday, Feb. 1: 1:00 – 5:00pm, QS Bring your loved ones and celebrate Valentine's
Join the fun and help create a mosaic picture with some memorable photos.
with Rubik's cubes.
Snowflakes and Keys
Welcome to Town Drop-In Saturday, Feb. 22: 2:00 – 4:30pm, QS
Saturday, Feb. 8: 2:00 – 3:00pm, QS Local piano and flute students perform in the
Meet your neighbours, discover the best kept lobby for your enjoyment.
secrets in town, and enjoy a coffee and a chat.
One Seed, One Community Launch Party
So You Think You Know the Library Tour* Saturday, Feb. 22: 2:30 – 3:30pm, PR
Saturday, Feb. 8: 3:00 – 4:00pm, QS A celebration with music and family fun. Receive
A re-introduction to the programs, services, and free seeds to plant, harvest, enjoy and give back
creative opportunities awaiting you in our spaces. to the community.
Vera Causa Opera Performance Narrative 4: Seniors and Teens*
Tuesday, Feb. 11: 6:30 – 8:00pm, QS Sunday, Feb. 23: 10:00am – 12:00pm, QS
Excerpts from The Dino Opera & Rapunzel. Narrative 4 invites you to walk in someone else’s
shoes through a guided story exchange.
Trivia Night for Adults*
Wednesday, Feb. 12: 6:30 – 8:00pm, CM Harry Potter Trivia Night*
Bring your phone or tablet to participate using Friday, Feb. 28: 7:00 – 9:00pm, QS
Kahoot. An evening of spellbinding trivia in partnership
with Miss. Campbell’s Trivial Soup. $5.00 + HST
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LIVE + LEARN All programs are FREE unless specified.
PROGRAMS | LIVE + LEARN
* = registration required, information on page 2.
Anything But Merry* Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way*
Thursday, Dec. 12: 7:00 – 8:00pm, OPO Tuesday, Feb. 4: 3:00 – 4:30pm, QS
A community information session acknowledging Join expert Emily Seunarine for this informative
the difficulties the holiday season can bring and session on wills.
sharing coping strategies to help you through.
Healthy Brains, Healthy Living*
CTAL: Cambridge Third Age Learning* Thursday, Feb. 6: 10:30 – 11:30am, OPO
Thursdays: Jan. 9, Feb. 13, and Mar. 12 Janine Wilson, Alzheimer's Society Education
10:00am – 12:00pm, Trillium United Church Coordinator, shares how to maintain or improve
450 King Street East, Cambridge brain health.
Lectures on various topics. $8.85 + HST
My Story: In the Footsteps of Hobbits
Tell Me What You See: Visual Writing Saturday, Feb. 15: 2:00 – 3:00pm, PR
Workshop* Jessica Sheff shares photos and anecdotes from
Thursday, Jan. 16: 6:00 – 8:00pm, QS an extended trip in New Zealand.
Author Caroline Topperman shares how to spark
your creativity using pictures and create work Anti-Human Trafficking Info Session*
based on several prompts. Wednesday, Feb. 19: 6:30 – 8:00pm, QS
Learn to recognize signs of human trafficking
Introduction to Library Apps* and ways to support someone who has
Tuesday, Jan. 21: 10:00 – 11:00am, QS experienced this terrible form of violence. This
Get started with Libby, PressReader, and Kanopy event is intended for an adult audience.
for tablets.
Repair Café*
Decluttering After the Holidays* Saturday, Feb. 22: 1:00 – 5:00pm, PR
Wednesday, Jan. 22: 6:30 – 7:30pm, OPO Fix-it help with local pros.
Adeilah Dahlke, professional organizer from
Jigsaw Organizing Solutions, shares how to tackle Butterflies at rare and Beyond*
the post-holiday clutter. Wednesday, Mar. 4: 6:30 – 7:30pm, OPO
Jenna Quinn from the rare Charitable Research
Sound Synthesis* Reserve dives into the awe-inspiring monarch
Tuesday, Jan. 28: 6:30 – 7:30pm, OPO migration.
Step into the world of digital music creation and
learn the basics of synthesizing sound. Get the Most from Your Healthcare Appt.
Thursday, Mar. 5: 3:00 – 4:00pm, QS
Digital Media and Happiness Learn to ask the right questions of your doctor
Thursday, Jan. 30: 6:00 – 8:00pm, OPO or health care provider so you feel confident in
Learn the seven predictors of happiness and the taking an active role in your healthcare.
impact digital media may have on you.
10 MAGAZINE • Winter 2020NARRATIVE 4: EMPATHY COMES
ALIVE THROUGH STORYTELLING
By Shannon Markle
Storytelling is about connections. It transcends “We are living through exciting times in which
generations, stirs our emotions, and promotes opportunities to connect with others seems
togetherness. Through the stories we share, difficult to find,” said Dianna Palmerin. “I believe
we reveal our passions, shoulder our sadness, we need to be very intentional not to succumb
celebrate overcoming hardship, and discover to these discourses while offering an alternative
a pathway to joy. Most importantly, in more way of being built around kindness and empathy."
turbulent times, they offer a route to common Dr. Ingrid Brand added, “Narrative 4 workshops
ground and mutual acceptance. provide tangible steps to build more authentic
relationships and deepen diversity and inclusion.”
Narrative 4 is a global organization that works
across four continents in twelve countries, using Let’s increase empathy, build connections, and
a well-honed process called the story exchange shatter stereotypes in our community together.
to spread empathy and connect people with This February, Idea Exchange invites seniors and
others. Idea Exchange is excited to be hosting teens to register for our Narrative 4 workshop and
one of the first Narrative 4 workshops in Canada, broaden their horizons.
facilitated by Dr. Ingrid Brand and Dianna
Palmerin. During the workshop, participants
are paired together to share a story that Narrative 4: Seniors and Teens*
defines them. Participants then walk in each Sunday, Feb. 23: 10:00am – 12:00pm, QS
other’s shoes by retelling their partner’s story.
Sometimes playful, sometimes emotional, this is For registration information see page 2.
an afternoon of connection you won’t forget.
ideaexchange.org 11our funders:
Thank you to
ART GALLERIES
Jason Baerg, Oyasiwewina, (The Law in Cree), 2016. Acrylic and Tempera on Laser Cut Canvas over 12' x 8' Ladder. Photo by Emile Askey.LESSONS BY WATER,
REFLECTIONS BY FIRE
By Aidan Ware, Gallery Director
In September we concluded Common Waters, a media artist, Jason Baerg. The exhibition will
community project which featured 16 artists and continue an exploration of themes of Indigenous
more than 22 events focused on the theme of resilience as well as spiritual and world views.
water. Activations within this project ranged from In the new year, we are launching an inaugural
workshops that examined mud and microbes in the program, Young Interpreters, which will focus
Grand River to poolside performances, walks, talks, on providing youth with the opportunity to learn
poetry readings, book-making, and the creation about our exhibitions and to create something
of a community research and sharing station. It in response. The first workshop will focus on
concluded with a Harvesting Celebration guided Baerg’s exhibition and the use of 2D and 3D art
by Andrew Judge, Don Russell, Bill Woodworth, making to express important personal ideas and
and Christine Lefebvre at rare Charitable Research concerns. Also, in our efforts to expand access to
Reserve. Three sacred fires were lit to honour the themes of exhibitions, we will be launching
the ancestors of the land, the blue corn, and an interactive Interpretation Station that will
the arrival of autumn. The photo on the cover of have activities and helpful tips for understanding
this magazine is from the third sacred fire where exhibitions, no matter the level of personal
we gathered in the conceptual longhouse for a knowledge of our visitors.
feast underneath the rise of the full moon. As we
celebrated the abundance of the autumn harvest, When we gathered at the third sacred fire at
we also honoured the incredible bounty that this the end of Common Waters, Bill Woodworth
project brought to us and to this community. emphasized how important community is to the
Indigenous way of life – how it has helped them
The full moon signifies changing to survive and now to thrive again. Caring for
cycles, turning seasons, and each other, working together, respecting nature,
provides a poignant departure from sharing knowledge – these are the same qualities
this resonant project into our next that we will continue to hold and grow within the
programs. core of our programming.
Within the winter cycle, we are presenting a
remarkable exhibition that comprises 25 years of
artistic output by first-generation Cree Métis new
Cambridge Art Galleries
®Jason Baerg, Nomadic Bounce, 2012 – 2019, (Detail of iteration currently on view at Cambridge Art Galleries)
JASON BAERG
TAWÂSKWEYÂW ᑕᐋᐧᐢᑫᐧᔮᐤ / A PATH AMONG THE TREES
October 15, 2019 – March 1, 2020 November 15, 2019 – March 1, 2020
Queen’s Square Gallery Preston Gallery
“ Painting is a sacred bundle that echoes through ancestral
time, carry it responsibly and make a meaningful
contribution to it.
”
This exhibition is presented across two locations: Queen’s Square Gallery and Preston Gallery.
The journey through twenty-five years of drawing and painting have found innovative pathways
through the conceptual and formal approaches of Cree Métis visual artist Jason Baerg. Grounded
commitments to these mediums have been transformed over time into an expanding field of
digital and material experimentations.
As first-generation new media artist, Jason Baerg forged unique ways to utilize emergent 2D, 3D,
interactive, immersive and fabrication technologies. Conceptual themes of investigation include:
Community, Ritual, Urban Migration, Cree Cosmology, Native Relationality, Survivance, An
Indigenized Anthropocene, Language Revitalization and Indigenous Futurisms.
The dynamic Tawâskweyâw ᑕᐋᐧᐢᑫᐧᔮᐤ / A Path or Gap Among the Trees exhibition presented in two
parts at Cambridge Art Galleries, charts key contributions Baerg has made in the first 25 years
of his artistic practice, which includes: interactive immersive generative media projection pieces
and laser cut painting installations; both of which are some of the first produced and presented
anywhere in the world.
This exhibition was initiated at the Woodland Cultural Centre, Brantford, ON.
14Jason Baerg, A Path or Gap Among The Trees, Queen’s Square Gallery Installation
Jason Baerg is an Indigenous curator, educator, and visual artist. Curatorial contributions include
developing and implementing the national Métis arts program for the Vancouver Olympics. Baerg
graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelors of Fine Arts and a Masters of Fine Arts
from Rutgers University. Dedicated to community development, he founded and incorporated the
Métis Artist Collective and has served as volunteer Chair for such organizations as the Aboriginal
Curatorial Collective and the National Indigenous Media Arts Coalition.
15NEW GALLERY AND EXHIBITION CATALOGUES COLLECTION
ART BOOKS FROM CANADIAN GALLERIES
You may have noticed a new feature in the non-fiction section at the Queen’s Square location. A
selection of art and exhibition catalogues from Canadian galleries, including some from Cambridge Art
Galleries, are now available to be checked out by members.
The collection is searchable in the catalogue. Books can be borrowed for up to three weeks (with two
renewals) and placed on hold. You can search one of the following tags to bring up the list: “Canadian
Art Galleries” or “Cambridge Art Gallery” or “Canadian Galleries.”
Get started with some recommendations from our staff:
Bonnie Devine, La Ràbida, Soul of Dianne Bos, The Sleeping Lois Andison, relay
Conquest: An Anishinaabe Encounter Green: No Man’s Land 100
“It’s a beautiful book; the
Years Later
"Charting Devine’s research into design and presentation of
the impacts of colonization and an “Bos’ work seeks to reveal Lois’ work, through the book
attempted erasure of Indigenous traces of past trauma itself and the accompanying
peoples throughout the Americas. embedded within the essays, brings the reader
Developed from extensive travels landscape. The writings intimately close to the
and based on sources dating back to and images within this exhibitions, elevating the
15th century, Devine exposes many exhibition catalogue reading experience to be
hard truths and provides access to contemplate the impact beyond documentation
little know historical figures along and remnants of WWI, towards an immersive
with a personal reflection on the 100 years on.” – Karly experience.” – Matthew
impact of her findings." – Iga
COMING SOON TO THE QUEEN’S SQUARE GALLERY
Join us for some fun on Family Day Weekend as we launch our new Interpretation Station,
a self-guided activity station for families. Enjoy activation cards that bring our exhibitions to life in
new ways, and help families look at and talk about contemporary art.
16ART ACCESS
PROGRAMS | ART ACCESS
Cambridge Art Galleries invites everyone - all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds - to participate in
this free art making workshop series led by local professional artists. This program offers creative
space for diverse voices, experimentation, and fun within art-making.
Printmaking: Pick, Stick and Stamp
Sunday, Jan. 26: 1:30 – 3:30pm, CM
Instructor: Donna Stewart
Adventurous artists of all ages and skill levels
are invited to try their hand at printmaking.
Use collage to build a tile from the different
shapes and textured materials provided. Then,
experiment with colour and repetition to create
your own unique printed designs.
Colourful Chemical Reactions
Sunday, March 29: 1:30 – 3:30pm, QS
Instructor: Barbara Hobot
Experiment with materials and produce colourful
chemical reactions on paper. Artist Barbara Hobot
will lead you through different “reaction stations”
where chemicals come together to create
unexpected results.
Marketing strategist and Business Coach Lacey
Heels will share how starting a podcast with the
right strategy, clarity, and purpose can help you
FAMILY DAY WEEKEND
Family Art Adventure: Tree Ring Print
Saturday, Feb. 15: 11:00am – 2:00pm, QS
Instructor: Marko Barakoski
Capture the pattern and passage of time
stamped within trees using an array of color
options. Discover nature’s beauty as you
create a detailed wood grain relief print from
locally felled logs.
elevate your life and business as well. $10 + HST.
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Ages 18+ART COURSES + WORKSHOPS
PROGRAMS | ART COURSES + WORKSHOPS
All programs are FREE unless specified. * = registration required, information on Page 2.
MAKE & TAKE WORKSHOPS
Moccasins* Dreamcatcher*
Sunday, Dec. 8: 1:00 – 5:00pm, QS Saturday, Jan. 18: 2:00 – 4:00pm, QS
Instructor: Christine Lefebvre (Snow Date: Saturday, Feb. 1),
Express yourself and be creative making your own Instructor: Christine Lefebvre
extremely durable, all-season footwear guided by Make a dream catcher to take home guided by
a local Indigenous Knowledge Keeper. Ages 18+ a local Indigenous Knowledge Keeper.
$40.00 + HST. Ages 16+
Weave Your Way!*
Saturday, Jan. 25: 1:00 – 4:00pm, QS
Instructor: Johanna Thompson
Holiday Ornament with Play with Clay Fancy up your walls with a unique wall tapestry
Saturday, Dec. 14: 1:00 – 2:00pm, QS you made yourself. $42.00 + HST. Ages 16+
Make your very own holiday ornament with Play
with Clay. All materials provided. All Ages.
Embroidered Ornaments*
Sunday, Dec. 15: 2:00 – 4:00pm, QS
Instructor: Stephanie Clarke
Take a break from the holiday madness for some
mindful stitching with us. Make an embroidered
ornament to keep or give as a thoughtful gift. This
workshop is suitable for stitchers of all skill levels. FREE DROP-IN WORKSHOPS
All materials provided. Ages 16+
Young Interpreters
Friday, Jan. 3: 10:30 – 11:30am, QS
Calling all young creatives! Bring your big
people and join us in the gallery for a family
friendly tour of our latest exhibition. After, we
will roll out the Art Cart for a hands-on activity
that builds on the themes of the show.
18 MAGAZINE • Winter 2020PROGRAMS | ART COURSES + WORKSHOPS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Basics of Photography SLR Advanced Photography SLR
(Film or Digital)* (Film or Digital)*
Mondays: Jan. 13 to Feb. 10 Mondays: March 30 to April 27
7:30 – 9:45pm, QS (no class April 13)
Instructor: Jason Gennings 7:30 – 9:45pm, QS
In this five-week course learn the basics of Instructor: Jason Gennings
good photography through the traditional After an introduction to studio lighting,
study of automatic and manual controls, this four-week class examines low light
focus, exposure, shutter speed, aperture, photography, special effects, photojournalism,
flash work, and camera care. Equipment and topics raised by the class. Students should
needed: Single Lens Reflex (SLR) or master the skills of intermediate photography
Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens camera. before registering for this course. Equipment
$90.00 + HST. Ages 15+ needed: Single Lens Reflex (SLR) or Mirrorless
Interchangeable-Lens camera, flash light,
tiltable flash, timer or remote.
$80.00 + HST. Ages 15+
THE ART OF BUSINESS + MAKING
Taxes for Artists & Makers*
Thursday, Feb. 6: 6:30 – 8:00pm, OPO
Instructor: Brenda Potter Phelan
Do you have a small creative business and are
Intermediate Photography SLR confused about your taxes? Join accountant
(Film or Digital)* and certified financial planner Brenda Potter
Mondays: Feb. 24 to March 23 Phelan as she shares tips and tricks to consider
(no class March 16) this tax season. Ages 18+
7:30 – 9:45pm, QS
Instructor: Jason Gennings
In this four-week course you will discuss
the tricks of shooting a variety of subjects
including composition, macro-photography,
and simple portraiture, whether film or
digital. Students should have a firm grasp
of their SLR camera’s basic functions.
Equipment needed: Single Lens Reflex (SLR)
or Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens camera,
tripod, magazine, and ideally a tiltable flash.
$80.00 + HST. Ages 15+
ideaexchange.org/art 19TEEN HAPPENINGS
Programs are for Ages 13 to 18 and FREE unless specified. * = registration required, information on page 2.
Teen Tastemakers Warhammer Club*
Mondays: Dec. 16, Jan. 13, and Feb. 3 Jan. 29, Feb. 12, Mar. 11, and Apr. 15
6:30 – 8:00pm, PR 6:00 – 8:00pm, CM
Discuss and review books, movies, and music, From building and painting models to tabletop
provide input about the library collection, write play, learn more about this interactive hobby.
website content, and help with teen events.
Refreshments provided. Post-Exams Improv*
Friday, Jan. 31: 2:00 – 4:00pm, OPO
If you are interested in joining, drop in at one of Try improvisational theatre with The Making
our meetups or submit a volunteer application: Box. Yes, and... it'll be fun! Refreshments
ideaexchange.org/volunteer provided.
Meet Author Kristen Ciccarelli Cursive Writing Workshop*
Thursday, Dec. 19: 10:30 – 11:20am, CM Thursdays: Feb. 6 – 27
YA author Kristen Ciccarelli reads from her new 6:30 – 8:00pm, CM
book, The Sky Weaver. Q&A and book signing to Learn the skill of cursive handwriting and
follow. calligraphy. $10.00 + HST
Cookies and Canvas* Breaking It Down: Music Remixing*
Thursday, Jan. 9: 6:30 – 8:00pm, OPO Thursday, Feb. 20: 6:30 – 8:00pm, OPO
Explore your creative side and learn how to paint a Learn how to deconstruct, cut, and rearrange
moonlit silhouette. Refreshments and art supplies audio to create a personalized song version.
provided.
Narrative 4: Seniors and Teens*
Teen Nerf Nite* Sunday, Feb. 23: 10:00am – 12:00pm, QS
Friday, Jan. 17: 6:00 – 8:00pm, QS Narrative 4 invites you to walk in someone
Bring your NERF Blaster and foam darts for an else’s shoes through a guided story exchange,
amazing all-library battle. Unmodified blasters building understanding, and empathy.
only, please!
Leap Day Writing Quest*
Intro to Painting Miniatures* Saturday, Feb. 29: 2:00 – 5:00pm, QS
Wednesday, Jan. 22: 6:30 – 8:00pm, CM Creative Writing 101 meets The Amazing
An introduction to the hobby of painting Race. Compete in teams with prizes to be won.
miniatures. Learn techniques such as priming, Refreshments provided.
colour blocking, and shading.
Riverdale Escape Room
Pre-Exam Mindfulness Meditation Friday, Mar. 13: 2:00 – 5:00pm, CM
Thursday, Jan. 23: 7:00 – 8:00pm, OPO Saturday, Mar. 14: 10:00am – 4:30pm, CM
Learn two mindfulness meditations ahead of Help Archie and the gang as they take on
exams. Refreshments provided. the evils lurking in the seemingly peaceful
Riverdale.
20 MAGAZINE • Winter 2020CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
All programs are FREE unless specified. * = registration required, information on page 2
Make Your Own Interactive Art* Retro Game Night with Cambridge Gaming
Friday, Jan. 3: 2:00 – 4:00pm, OPO Community
Create amazing interactive art using code with Thursday, Jan. 16: 6:00 – 8:00pm, OPO
Java based program OpenProcessing. A night of retro video gaming for all ages,
Ages 9 – 12 sponsored by Operandi.
Board Game Bonanza Stemotics Presents LEGO WeDo 2.0 Advance
Mondays: Jan. 6 – Feb. 24 (excl. Feb. 17) Robotics*
4:00 – 5:00pm, CM Wednesdays: Jan. 22 – Feb. 12
Drop-in for some fun and relaxation after school 5:30 – 6:30pm, OPO
– play a new game or an old favourite. Ages 8+ This four-week program uses LEGO bricks with
one motor, two sensors, and a connection home.
Build A Night Light Cube* $60.00, Ages 4 – 8
Thursdays: Jan. 16 – Feb. 13
6:30 – 8:00pm, QS Stemotics Presents VEX IQ Robot*
A five-week hands-on introductory course in Wednesdays: Jan. 22 – Feb. 12
electronics. Students will complete a 7:00 – 8:00pm, OPO
battery-operated night light cube that lights up This four-week program gives students a
when it is shaken. $27.00, Ages 10+ hands-on learning experience and will spark
their interest in engineering through advanced
robotics. $60.00, Ages 9 – 14
Blackball Presents Electronic Music Making*
Wednesdays: Feb. 19 – Mar. 11
6:30 – 8:00pm, OPO
A four-week course in electronic music
performance: learn to play and program synths,
vocoders, drum pads—and take part in a
synthesized mini-concert.
$40.00, Ages 8 – 12
Image courtesy of Blackball.
ideaexchange.org 21DROP-IN FOR FUN
All programs are FREE and no registration is required.
December STEAM Stay & Play
Weekdays: Dec. 2 to 13
PD DAY: FRIDAY, JANUARY 24
10:00am – 12:00pm
Glow Gala
CM, HE, OPO, PR, QS
10:00am – 3:30pm, CM
We’ve lined up new holiday discovery stations
It’s a glow-in-the-dark extravaganza at
for each weekday.
10:00am with songs, stories, and games
- with a glowing twist. Throughout the day
STEM Week
enjoy more colourful Stay & Play activities.
Monday – Friday, Dec. 30 – Jan. 3
(excl. Jan. 1)
Tech Petting Zoo
10:30am – 3:30pm, CM, HE, OPO, PR, QS
10:30am – 3:30pm, PR
Dive into experiments, explore exciting
Paint with Sphero's, code BeeBots, build
projects, be creative, and try your hand at
with Cubelettes, and more.
innovative technologies.
Unbirthday Bash
Cartoon Fridays
10:30am – 3:30pm, HE
Fridays: Jan. 10 – Feb. 28
Celebrate with us at 10:30am for the
4:00 – 5:00pm, OPO
big birthday party. Stay & Play with us
Roll into the weekend with some cartoons from
throughout the day with classic party
Kanopy.
games that celebrate everyone.
STEAM Stay & Play
Ball Bonanza
Saturdays: Jan. 11 – Feb. 29
10:30am – 3:30pm, QS
10:30am – 3:30pm, CM, HE, OPO, PR, QS
Shake it, roll it, melt it, aim it, break it!
Something new to explore each week.
You will have a ball on this circular day.
Family Literacy Day
Toy Hack
Saturday, Jan. 25: 10:30am – 3:30pm, QS
11:30am – 4:30pm, OPO
Family Literacy Day is a day to share the
Discover the inner workings of a toy or
importance of reading and engaging in other
make your own. All children must be
literacy-related activities as a family.
accompanied by an adult.
Drop-in for interactive games that explore and
celebrate literacy.
Monday, Feb. 17: 12:00 - 4:00pm at Clemens Mill
With a special performance by magician Scott Boyd at 2:00pm.
See page 3 for more fun on the Family Day Weekend.
22 MAGAZINE • Winter 2020CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS | CHILDREN'S
CLEMENS MILL MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
TOTSTIME KINDERGARTEN STORIES & BABYTIME TOTSTIME
10:00 – 10:30am CONNECTION STRETCHES 10:00 – 10:30am 10:00 – 10:30am
Birth – 36 mos 10:00 – 10:45am 10:00 – 10:30am Birth – 12 mos Birth – 36 mos
Ages 3 – 5 All Ages
EXPLORE ON THE FLOOR BABY & ME EXPLORE ON THE FLOOR
10:30 – 11:30am 11:00 – 11:30am 10:30 – 11:30am
All Ages Birth – 12 mos All Ages
KINDERGARTEN TOTSTIME BABY & ME TOTSTIME TIME FOR 2S & 3S
CONNECTION 10:15 – 10:45am 10:15 – 10:45am 10:15 – 10:45am 10:15 – 10:45am
10:15 – 11:00am Birth – 36 mos Birth – 12 mos Birth – 36 mos Ages 2 – 3
Ages 3 – 5
EXPLORE ON THE FLOOR STEAM FOR TOTS EXPLORE ON THE FLOOR MOVE & GROOVE
HESPELER
10:45 – 11:30am 10:15 – 11:00am 10:45 – 11:30am 10:00 – 12:00pm
All Ages All Ages All Ages All Ages
BABYTIME TECH TIME CODE MASTERS
2:00 – 2:30pm 4:00 – 5:00pm 4:00 – 5:00pm
Birth – 12 mos Ages 6+ Ages 6+
STEAM STORYTIME
7:00 – 7:45pm
All Ages
KINDERGARTEN EXPLORE ON THE FLOOR EXPLORE ON THE FLOOR BABY & ME MOVE & GROOVE
PRESTON
CONNECTION 10:00 – 11:30am 10:00 – 11:30am 10:30 – 11:00am 10:00 – 11:30am
10:30am – 11:15am All Ages All Ages Birth – 12 mos All Ages
Ages 3 – 5
STORIES & STRETCHES PRESCHOOL PICASSOS STEAM NIGHT TOTSTIME
10:30 – 11:00am 10:30 – 11:00am 6:30 – 7:30pm 10:30 – 11:00am
All Ages All Ages All Ages Birth – 36 mos
STORIES & STRETCHES TOTSTIME BABY & ME TOTSTIME TIMES FOR 2S & 3S
9:45 – 10:15am 9:45 – 10:15am 9:45 – 10:15am 9:45 – 11:15am 9:45 – 10:15am
All Ages Birth – 36 mos Birth – 12 mos Birth – 36 mos Ages 2 – 3
QUEEN’S SQUARE
BABY & ME EXPLORE ON THE FLOOR KINDERGARTEN EXPLORE ON THE FLOOR KINDERGARTEN
11:00 – 11:30am 10:15 – 11:15am CONNECTION 10:15 – 11:15am CONNECTION
Birth – 12 mos All Ages 11:00 – 11:45am All Ages 11:00 – 11:45am
Ages 3 – 5 Ages 3 – 5
PRESCHOOL PICASSOS MATH BUDDIES SHAKE, RATTLE & READ
11:00 – 11:30am 4:00 – 5:00pm 11:00 – 11:30am
All Ages Ages 6+ Ages 10 – 24 mos
THE 4PM PROJECT STEAM STORYTIME
4:00 – 5:00pm 6:30 – 7:00pm
Ages 6+ All Ages
TECH TIME THE ART OF MATH MAKE & TAKE THE 4PM PROJECT EXPLORE ON THE FLOOR
OPO
4:00 – 5:00pm 6:30 – 7:30pm 4:00 – 5:00pm 4:00 – 5:00pm 10:30 – 11:30am
Ages 5 – 12 Ages 5 – 12 Ages 5 – 12 Ages 5 – 12 All Ages
= registered programs In-person registration begins Monday, December 30.
= drop-in programs
Phone registration begins Tuesday, December 31.
Registered and drop-in programs run from
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