A great New Year’s resolution would be to take time out for yourself to enjoy a weekend workshop with your friends! The Portage and District Arts Centre has several interesting workshops that are designed for beginner to more advanced artists.
Our first workshop of the new year is a Glass Mosaic workshop with Leta Owens on Feb. 5 and 6. Leta commented that, “After taking this class, you will want to mosaic everything in sight!”
We also have an Art Intensive Painting Workshop with the very inspiring Marcel Debreuil on Feb. 13 and 14.
A new workshop that the Arts Centre is excited to be offering is Life Drawing with a live Model on Feb. 27 with visual artist Derek Brueckner.
We have an Acrylic Workshop, using the prairies as subject matter, with David Cooper on March 6; an Oil Painting (Bob Ross-style) with Julie Lamoureux on March 20; a Prairie Glow Watercolour Workshop with Sylvia Russell on March 27; and Pysanka workshops (Ukrainian Easter Eggs) with instructor Helene Lucko for ages 6-12 with parent supervision and open to ages 12 and up.
Winnipeg Symphony delights an enthusiastic audience!
It was a full house at the William Glesby Theatre on Dec. 16 for the annual Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Holiday Express Concert. Conductor Richard Lee’s humour and energy kept the audience entertained and engaged throughout the show. Santa Claus dropped by to accompany the orchestra on the drums and guest conductor Mayor Ken Brennan was awesome as he assisted Lee during the holiday classic “Sleigh Ride”.
After intermission, the heart-warming movie “The Snowman” played on the big screen as the orchestra performed the incredible score to the movie. The evening concluded with the enchanting voice of 15-year-old Andrea Macasaet leading the ever popular sing–a-long. Thanks so much to our sponsor Christianson Christianson Jones, the people who graciously donated the delicious dainties and our wonderful volunteers!
In the gallery
“This Changing World”, digital photography images by local artist John Nielsen, will be on display in the gallery until Jan. 16. Nielsen’s artwork is for sale so be sure to drop by gallery, as you might find that special piece that you are looking for. We are pleased to have Dr. Larry Cogar, of Brightside Dental Care, sponsor this exhibition.
Reel Event presents: Cairo Time
The PDAC Reel Event presents ... Cairo Time, starring Patricia Clarkson and Alexander Siddig, on Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Cinema Centre Theatre, 225 Prince Ave. in Portage la Prairie. Cairo Time won as the best Canadian film at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
The film is a character-driven film about a love affair that’s uninvited, unexpected and undeniable.
Single movie passes are $9 at the theatre door.
Register for winter classes
We have a variety of classes to choose from this winter for all abilities and ages!
Our children’s classes include: an eleven week Ukrainian Dance Class (ages 4-16) with instructor Helene Lucko; Young Digital Photographers (ages 9-12) with Kennan Hspahic; Young Potters on the Wheel (ages 8-12) with Gabby; Young Artists Mixed Media (ages 8-16) with instructor Linda Hanneson; Sticky Fingers Art Exploration (ages 2-4) on Wednesday mornings and Sticky Fingers Art Tell me a Story (ages 2-4) on Thursday mornings with Kelly Port and Sticky Fingers DaVinci Meets Mozart (ages 3-5) with Kelly Port and Jennifer Ausman on Thursdays after school.
We also have, Vocal coaching (youth to adult) with singer/songwriter Laurel Ward, and Young Yoga with Parent (ages 3-5) on Wednesday mornings with Nadine Miller.
Adult classes include Pottery, morning and evening sessions, Quilting, Mixed Media Techniques, Digital Photography Techniques, and Yoga and Pilates.
Support your arts centre
Consider becoming a member of the Portage and District Arts Centre which provides opportunities for you to participate in diverse arts experiences and skill development.
Membership includes discounts on classes, art supplies and events as well as a monthly newsletter emailed to you to keep you up to date and informed of events and activities happening at the centre. A family membership is $45 and an individual membership is $25 per year.
Important Notes
The arts centre will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 25 to Jan. 4. Dance classes resume the week of Jan. 6-9.
On behalf of the Portage and District Arts Council and staff, we wish everyone a Safe and Happy New Year!
Portage and District Arts Centre is located at 11-2nd St. N.E., Portage la Prairie. Call 204-239-6029 for more information. Office and gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Check out our website: www.portageartscentre.ca
