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Live Art Here: fundraiser for Haliburton School of The Arts

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 Haliburton ON – (March 18, 2014) – Spend a day participating, celebrating and supporting the Haliburton School of The Arts through the Live Art Here fundraiser on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Haliburton Campus of Fleming College.

It’s a full day of immersion in the arts – the event includes breakfast, lunch, wine reception, art demonstrations, silent auction, and participation in an arts workshop.

The workshops are taught by expert artists and cover a variety of media:

– Sculpting from the Model: Torso with Paul Portelli

– Sculpted Silver Jewellery with Sophia Tink

– Sterling Silver Bracelet with Susan Watson Ellis

– Digital Photography with Rob Stimpson

– Carbon/Charcoal Drawing and Painting with Marta Scythes

– Acrylic Painting with Passion and Purpose in the Landscape with John Anderson

– Stained Glass Sun-catcher with Wendy Ladurantaye

The cost is $175 (it’s a $250 value) and space is limited. The day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information or to reserve a space, please contact Arla Whalen at arla.whalen@flemingcollege.ca or call 1-866-353-6464 x 1664.

Proceeds from this event will provide bursaries and enhance the studio experience of students attending the Haliburton School of The Arts.

Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 100 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Community Development and Health, Continuing Education, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Science, Justice and Business, and Skilled Trades and Technology. Fleming College has more than 5,900 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and more than 65,000 alumni.

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For more information:                   

Arla Whalen
Events & Operations Office
arla.whalen@flemingcollege.ca
1-866-353-6464 x 1664