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What's Happening @ GAN:

Upcoming March 2024

EVENTS ARE HELD AT THE GAN SPACE, 167 KING ST. E.,

AND ARE FREE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

Have an idea for a program you would like to see run at the GAN? Drop us a note at ganartsprograms@gmail.com

Get involved in the running of the Network! Contact: gananoqueartsnetwork@gmail.com

Scroll down for POTTERY CLASS information.

You are invited to this special event celebrating the GAN community... the GAN SpringFling!

Don’t hesitate; it will be so much fun and tickets are limited!

We are also seeking sponsorships and donations. Might you – or do you know someone –who could offer something for the auction?

THIS MAKES ME HAPPY

Our new exhibition in the Gananoque Arts Network Noel Bullock Gallery, will bring us
into spring.

Opening Saturday, March 9, 1:00–4:00 with comments at 2:00.

Final days for this exhibition

A visual navigation of the real, the imaginary, and the conceptual; the last day for our
“Mapping” exhibition in our Noel Bullock Gallery is ending March 5. Participating
artists are invited to retrieve their work on March 6 or after. Thank you!

Weekly

Art Attack! Every Friday in March, 1 to 3pm, except for Good Friday. A new project every month, fun and easy! This month: Seed Bombs. Host: Lisa Brightside.

Kids Art Club – Join Lisa Saturday mornings in March from 10am–12 noon for lots
of creative fun. This month: Leprechaun in a Jar. Kiddos must be accompanied by
an adult.

Knitting Circle – Enjoy coffee and conversation while you stitch your warm cozy
items. Sunday mornings, 9 to 11am.

Casual Jam – An acoustic afternoon sharing favourite tunes. Get out of the
basement and have some fun with David Hale and others. Every Sunday afternoon
with rare exceptions, Easter Sunday being one of them. 2–4pm.

Every second week

Drop In and Draw – Every other Saturday afternoon in March – the 2nd , 16th and 30th
– 1 to 3pm. Guidance and inspiration from Karen Leslie Hall with a still life to focus
on, or you can bring your own reference photos or something you’re working on. By
donation as a fundraiser for the GAN.

Life Drawing – Thursdays, March 7 and 21, 6:30–8:30pm.
Facilitator: Dennis O’Connor, BFA.
$25.00 Space is limited. Coffee/tea available at a nominal fee.
Register and send your e-transfer to: designlives1954@gmail.com
For more information call: (343) 363-6844

Monthly

GAN Urban Sketching. On every second Wednesday of the month from 1 to 3pm
we focus on a new corner of our colourful town. Next gathering: March 13 in Muskie
Jake’s pub at the Gananoque Inn. All are welcome.

UFO & Pie Circle, Bring an Unfinished Object to work on and enjoy good company
while eating pie! Every fourth Monday. Next: March 25, 6:30 – 8pm. Register in
advance by calling Jody Pilon at 613.382.4545. $5.00 with all proceeds going to the
GAN.

Kitchen Party. Bring your instrument, your voice, and your love of music. Every
fourth Wednesday. Next: March 27, 7–9pm. Host: Doug Gifford.
Make Your Mark program for teens. Watch for updates or contact ganartsprograms@gmail.com.

Upcoming GAN Pottery Classes
Step 1: Go to ganarts.ca and sign up to be a GAN Subscriber
Step 2: Register for a class or workshop

Register by emailing: potteryganarts@gmail.com
In the subject line of your email, please remember to add the name of the course and teacher.
Your fee is payable by e-transfer to accounting@ganarts.ca
And please NOTE your name and the class on your e-transfer.

Introduction to Handbuilding

Come to the pottery table and learn the basic skills needed to start you on the journey to building fantastic and functional pieces. We will spend our time learning about the properties of clay, and then the methods of pinching, coiling, and using slabs to create works that we will then finish by glazing. All pieces will be be brought to conclusion. Surprise yourself with what you can create!
Instructor: Anneke Schagen
6 weeks on Thursdays, 1–3:00
MARCH 14 – APRIL 25
Maximum 8 people, $125/person

Pottery Wheel Classes

Have you been wanting to try making pottery on the wheel? This is the class for you! During our 6 classes (spread over a 7-week period), we’ll walk you through every fundamental technique in depth. From wedging to glazing, we’ll make sure that you understand what to do, and why you’re doing it.

You will have plenty of time to practice, as while you are registered in a class, you also have access to open studio time when the cafe is open (Wednesday through Sunday, from 9 to4).

We ask only that you sign in and out on the pad above the sink, that you leave the studio clean, and the tools replaced. (Please note, this is NOT time intended for production work, simply for practicing what you learned).

With our smaller class sizes, you’ll be sure to get plenty of one-on-one attention and tutoring tailored to your skills. You’ll leave the class with a solid introduction to wheel-throwing and maybe even make a new friend or two!

FIRE UP THE WHEEL: Beginners and Intermediate

SIX WEEKLY CLASSES (SPREAD OVER 7 WEEKS) TO BEGIN:
Tuesday, March 5, 6:30–8:30 – Beatrice Eberhard
Wednesday, March 6, 2:30–4:30 – Beatrice Eberhard
Monday, April 8, 6:30–8:30 – Steve Blair

Maximum 6 people, $298/person 

Includes 10 KG of clay, plus firing, glazes, and open studio time to practice between
classes. Week 6 is a gap week for bisque firing to prepare for glazing in week 7

PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE WHEEL LESSONS
with Beatrice Eberhard
These two-hour wheel throwing classes are open to beginners with no experience
and to more experienced potters who want to refine their techniques. You’ll be able
to choose one piece for us to trim and fire for you. Any extra pieces are $15 each.
Tools, clay, glaze, and firings are included.
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Private wheel throwing class: $154.00
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Semiprivate wheel throwing class for two: $228.0