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SUMMARY:Veruschka Zarate speaks at Royal City Quilters Guild
DESCRIPTION:Finding Pride and Joy in Quilting\nVeruschka delves deeply into her personal journey through the art of quilting. Beginning with traditional quilting practices\, she will explore her evolution into designing intricate\, large-scale Foundation Paper Pieced (FPP) quilts and patterns. \nShe will cover a range of foundational topics in FPP\, including insights gained from her own experimentation in design\, the essential elements for successful pattern drafting\, common pitfalls to avoid\, and practical tips and techniques to enhance FPP skills. Additionally\, she will discuss modern approaches to color and fabric selection\, strategies for minimizing bulk\, and other advanced techniques vital to creating quality quilts. \nVeruschka’s presentation style is highly interactive\, allowing ample opportunities for attendees to pose questions tailored to their interests. She will complement these discussions with live demonstrations illustrating key concepts and a curated trunk show featuring select quilt pieces. \nVisit https://rcqg.square.site to purchase a $10 guest pass. You may credit this purchase towards your membership fee later. \n\nVeruschka’s Bio\nVeruschka Zarate of Pride & Joy Quilting is an Accomplished Award-Winning Quilt Maker and Pattern Designer\, specializing in the technique of Foundation Paper Piecing. She is a BERNINA and Handi Quilter Ambassador and recently released a New Thread Collection with WonderFil Specialty Threads. \nShe has been Faculty for many Quilt Conventions such as: The Modern Quilt Guild’s QuiltCon\, Road to California Quilt Show\, Empty Spools Seminar\, The French International Thread Arts Convention\, BERNINA Academy in Australia and New Zealand’s Quilt Symposium to name a few. Her Quilts have received several awards\, including: The National Association of Certified Quilt Judge’s Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement in Quiltmaking\, QuiltCon’s First Place in Piecing\, and Quiltcon’s Peoples Choice. \nVisit Veruschka’s website: https://prideandjoyquilting.com/
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/veruschka-zarate-speaks-at-royal-city-quilters-guild/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk | Frances Thomas: On Process
DESCRIPTION:Join the Art Gallery of Guelph for a candid conversation with artist Frances Thomas\, who will discuss her works in the two-artist touring exhibition Ron Shuebrook & Frances Thomas: In Conversation. Learn about her uncommon artistic career and the influences\, ideas\, and questions that have shaped her practice. Co-presented with the AGG Volunteer Association\, this talk will run from 12 – 12:45 pm with questions and refreshments to follow. \nMar 24.2026\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm \nLocation: 358 Gordon Street
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/artist-talk-frances-thomas-on-process/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Guelph MFA Open Studios 2026
DESCRIPTION:Guelph for MFA Open Studios 2026MFA Open Studios is a free event open to the public where you can meet and greet the University of Guelph MFA students\, see their current projects in their studios\, and attend the Studio Art Lecture in Contemporary Art.Open Studios is on Wednesday March 25\, 2026. The event will run from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-mfa-open-studios-2026/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Free 16mm Direct Animation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Mia Buono and other Guelph community members for a one-of-a-kind workshop where you’ll animate by hand on 16mm film to create your own short stop-motion piece. Perfect for beginners\, families\, emerging artists\, and anyone looking to explore hands-on\, non-digital animation techniques. \nMore information can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/16mm-direct-animation-workshop-tickets-1981769238139
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/free-16mm-direct-animation-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260327T150000
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SUMMARY:Queer Youth Art Club
DESCRIPTION:Queer Youth Art Club\n3:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Free | No Registration Required\n\nQueer and trans youth (13-18) across the region are invited to the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery for a free\, casual drop-in creative space on the fourth Friday of every month! This new initiative at the gallery is led by queer and trans facilitators\, aiming to offer a safe container for teens to connect with their queer peers over creative interests and free refreshments! Bring your own project or use our art supplies to create artworks of your own.\n\n2026 dates: March 27\, April 24\n \nhttps://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1030
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/queer-youth-art-club-4/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Print's Not Dead
DESCRIPTION:‘Print’s Not Dead’ print fair aims to connect local printmakers and our community in an accessible\, creative space. \nSale and show will be held in a more accessible space\, Ground Floor Arts\, 112 Wyndham St N. Wyndham Art’s new classroom\, gallery\, and multi-use studio space \n‘Print’s Not Dead’ is a community event. Admission is free & all ages welcome. \nA gallery show will be held alongside the Print Fair\, from March 12th – 29th\, featuring print artwork from the vendors \nSaturday\, March 28nd\, 11-5pm\, 2026\, @ 112 Wyndham St N (Ground Floor Arts)
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/prints-not-dead/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Art Sales,Visual Art
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