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Mannequin Mayhem- Youth Drawing Class

DATE:Tuesdays, April 28, May 5, 12, 19. 4:30-5:30pm INSTRUCTOR: Laura Schindel COST: $90 REGISTER: https://www.artnoise.ca/store/p57/Mannequin_Mayhem%21_Youth_Drawing_Class.html In this fun and funky

Origami Journey

DATE: Tuesdays: April 21, 28, May 5, 12 1-3pm INSTRUCTOR: Majella Turcotte COST: $150 REGISTER: https://www.artnoise.ca/store/p55/Origami_Journey.html Origami is the ancient

Origami Discovery

Origami Discovery, a workshop from Art Noise Kingston DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2020 1-3pm INSTRUCTOR: Majella Turcotte COST: $40.00 REGISTER:

Becoming Colourfully Confident: Art Workshop

DATE: Saturday, March 7, 2020 10am – 4pm INSTRUCTOR: Tiina Kukkonen REGISTER: https://www.artnoise.ca/store/p49/Becoming_Colourfully_Confident.html Through this full-day workshop, participants will learn

Introduction to ENCAUSTIC PAINTING

DATE: Sunday, March 1, 2020 11am – 3:30pm INSTRUCTOR: Claudia Zilstra REGISTER: https://www.artnoise.ca/store/p15/Introduction_to_ENCAUSTIC_PAINTING.html Enjoy an afternoon of working with wax

Community Events Gardening News

Seedy Saturday offers local green thumbs an early start to their gardening

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Cate Henderson, Dianne Dowling, farming, food gardening, food security, gardening, Kingston, Kingston Area Seed System Initiative (KASSI), Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute (LCVI), seed swap, seed vendors, Seedy Saturday, workshops

Gardeners, from novice to expert, take note: The Kingston Area Seed System Initiative (KASSI) will be holding their annual Seedy

City Community History News

City to lead further conversation on Sir John A. Macdonald’s impact

August 27, 2019September 11, 2019 Tommy Vallier 0 Comments City of Kingston, cultural heritage, First Peoples Group, Guy Freedman, history, Jennifer Campbell, Kingston, legacy and impact, public input, reconciliation, Sir John A. MacDonald, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, workshops

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, Jennifer Campbell, manager of cultural heritage, for the City of Kingston, and Guy Freedman, president

Art Culture Entertainment Events News Theatre & Film

Live digital theatre festival returns to the Isabel this June

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 Kingstonist 0 Comments art, Choir!Choir!Choir!, Festival of Live Digital Art, foldA, Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, Kingston, Michael Wheeler, MINECRAFT, Sarah Garton Stanley, technology, theatre, workshops

The Festival Of Live Digital Art (foldA) will be returning to the The Isabel Bader Centre for Performing Arts

Culture Environment Events Family Gardening Lifestyle News

Water Conservation Garden offers ‘green’ learning experiences for all ages

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 Jessica Foley 0 Comments climate emergency, compost, family activities, Kingston, low water use, mulch, sustainable gardening, Utilities Kingston, water conservation, Water Conservation Garden, water drainage, water levels, workshops

Sustainability and conservation are key factors in surviving our current climate emergency. Taking small steps to reduce our carbon

Books & Lit City Community Events Family News

Sneak peek: Kingston Frontenac Public Library’s Central Branch set to reopen this weekend

March 19, 2019March 19, 2019 Jessica Foley 1 Comment books, Central Branch, community, downtown Kingston, education, family, free transit, grand re-opening, Johnson Street, Kingston, Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL), new design, renovations, workshops

The renovations are finally complete, and doors are ready to open this Saturday at the Central Branch of the Kingston

Art Community Culture Family News

Local artist engaging seniors with workshop series

January 7, 2019January 8, 2019 Nour Mazloum 0 Comments art, block painting, embroidery, Jessica Trotter, Kingston, Seniors Association, workshops

Local artist Jessica Trotter of Jessica Trotter Designs will be hosting embroidery and block painting workshops at the Seniors Association.