Mother's Day Garden Party
Saturday May 13, 2023
12:00-4:00 PM
Raffle Prizes:
- $50 Plantables gift card
- A Grosche teapot with a stainless steel infuser and 2 double walled glass cups
- 2 free movie tickets to Apollo Cinema
- Gift certificate from #LiveFitBabe
1 ticket for $2 or 3 tickets for $5
The Mother’s Day Garden Party is just around the corner! The staff at the gallery are excited to bring you an afternoon of treats by Lady Glaze Doughnuts, a Pop-Up Shop with Cool Aunt Creatives, creative workshops with talented local artists, and live music with Liam Ramshaw. There are fabulous raffle prizes to be won, all generously donated by our friends at Plantables, Grosche International, Apollo Cinema, and LiveFitBabe Training.
Watercolour Cards with Katherine:
Create custom, watercolour greeting cards taught by Artist-Instructor Katherine Olenic
Time: 1:15 – 2:00, 2:15-3:00, 3:15-4:00
Water Marbling with Filiz:
Experience the joys of marbling in the hands-on class that will allow you to explore colours, learn basic techniques and patterns and experiment with your own designs.
Time: 1:15 – 2:00, 2:15-3:00, 3:15-4:00
Paint Making with Danielle:
Make your own paint! HWHG artist instructor Danielle will walk you through her process of making sustainable art; from foraging tips and crushing rocks to mixing the perfect paint.
Time: On going 1:00-4:00
Ink Painting with Courtney:
Artist Courtney shares how to build abstract organic art using ink + alcohol.
Time: 1:15 – 2:00, 2:15-3:00, 3:15-4:00
Cross Stitch Cards with Yen:
(Cancelled due to illness)
Come “stitch back” and relax with a fun cross stitch greeting card project. You will have the opportunity to learn the basics of cross stitch and stitch a flower or a heart to share with a loved one. Each participant will receive a perforated greeting card, envelope, tapestry needle, a variety of embroidery thread to start their card and finish stitching at home.
Time: 1:15 – 2:00, 2:15-3:00, 3:15-4:00
All proceeds from the event goes towards the programs and operations at Homer Watson House & Gallery! Tickets are available online and at the door. We appreciate all the support, and we can’t wait to see you there.
Pop-Up Shop Vendors
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Here are a few important things to note before attending this event:
- Parking: Limited free parking available in the small lot in front of the gallery lawn.
- Partial accessible grounds: Event grounds are located behind the gallery. Access to outdoor grounds is by way of a paved pathway and flight of 3-6 stairs. The grounds include potentially uneven and/or steep surfaces.
- Washrooms: Public washrooms. Washrooms are located in the basement portion of the building, accessible through the ground floor entrance at the front of the building. One washroom includes grab bars and is welcome to all to use. Signage will be available.
- Hydration: Water fountain and bottle station located in the basement portion of the building, accessible through the ground floor entrance at the front of the building.
- Service Animals: We welcome service animals.
- Seating: Outdoor seating will be available. Picnic benches will be placed around the grounds. Folding tables and chairs available at art workshop stations and food truck area.
Please email marketing@homerwatson.on.ca if there are any questions.