Thursday November 6

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3. Dundas Valley School of Art

Open House and Estate Sale
Discover original collectibles including great art, rare books, dolls, antiques and much more at the Silent Auction. For more information call 905-628-6357 or click on the logo above to access the DVSA website.
• 8:30am – 9:00pm

4. Eclipse Design Stained Glass

Copper Foil Method Demonstration
Join the proprietor of Eclipse Design, Janet Mercer, for a demonstration of the copper foil method. This hands-on demonstration of the construction of a stained glass sun catcher will include cutting glass, foiling, and soldering the pieces together.
• 2:30 pm (approximately 1 hour duration)

FREE PARTICIPATORY DEMONSTRATIONS throughout the Arts Dundas weekend. For more information about the store, classes and hours, call 905-627-0305 or visit the Eclipse Design website, which includes a virtual gallery of stained glass projects.
Eclipse Design
Janet's studio not only teaches the art of stained glass, but also offers a full range of textured and coloured glass and equipment for projects undertaken at the studio or in your own home. If you are just looking to purchase a finished piece, they always carry a large selection for sale. If you are looking for a unique piece, they will gladly work with you to create your very own personalised design. (photo of Corrie and her Peacock panel taken from a 2008 Eclipse Design newsletter)

8. Dundas Little Theatre

Performance of "Collected Stories", by the Pulitzer Prize winning new American playwright Donald Margulies. As always Margulies is lliterate, intellectually stimulating, and able to create characters of both dramatic and human interest. Visit the DLT website for more details (closing performance on Saturday November 8th).
Adult admission: $18. Students and seniors: $13 on Thursdays only.
FOR TICKET RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL 905-627-5266.
• 8:00 - 10:00 pm

Friday November 7

1. The Carnegie Gallery

Arts Hamilton presents "Designer Craft" - a biennial juried exhibition hosted by the Carnegie Gallery. Click on the logo above to access the Arts Hamilton website. From downtown Hamilton you can join the Pearl Company Art Bus to travel to the opening event. This exhibition will continue through the month of November. Click on the Art Bus image link to access the The Pearl Company website.
• Opening reception: 7:00 - 9:30 pm
The Pearl Company
Explore Hamilton’s exciting gallery scene! Starting from The Pearl Company, an arts and performance facility in the heart of the Landsdale neighbourhood of downtown Hamilton
(16 Steven Street at King William) at 6:30pm on the 1st and 2nd Fridays of each month. Cost: $15.00 per person with complimentary parking. Call 905-524-0606 or visit the website for more information and to book groups. (Art Bus image taken from the website)

3. Dundas Valley School of Art

Open House and Estate Sale continues. See Thursday for details.
• 8:30am – 4:00pm

4. Eclipse Design Stained Glass

Copper Foil Method Demonstation
Join the proprietor of Eclipse Design, Janet Mercer, for a hands-on demonstration of the stained glass copper foil method.
See Thursday for details.
• 11:30am and 2:00pm (approximately 1 hour duration)

5. Beads of Colour

"Flower Child" Workshop (Beginner)
Christina Vandervlist will be teaching this workshop. A different style of bead embroidery, this project uses sequins and beads to create a focal floral pendant. Visit the Beads of Colour website for more details, information on other workshops and store hours. (bead bracelet photo taken from the website)
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL WORKSHOPS: call 905-628-6886
• 7:00 - 9:00 pm

8. Dundas Little Theatre

Performance of "Collected Stories"
• 8:00 - 10:00 pm (see Thursday for details)

9. Potters’ Guild of Hamilton and Region

Fall Sale at the Dundas Community Centre with the work of over 60 potters on display. Visit the Potters' Guild Gallery to view more pottery samples. This year’s featured artist is Barbara Murphy. (photo of ceramic jar with a gloss glaze made by Dundas potter Helen Beswick taken from the website)
• 3:00 - 10:00 pm

Saturday November 8

TAKE A RIDE AROUND TOWN!
The HSR Trolley will do round trips from the Carnegie Gallery to the Dundas Museum and Archives, and finally to the Potters’ Guild Fall Sale at the Dundas Community Centre. It will leave the Carnegie every twenty minutes from noon to 3:00pm.

1. The Carnegie Gallery

Demonstrations by the following local artists:
• jeweller Susan Ricketts and painter Gesuina Eyford: 10am - noon.
• textile artist Danuta Kamocki: noon - 2:30 pm. Click on the scarf image link to visit her website. (photo of woven scarf taken from her website)
• jeweller Janice Peshke and painters Danuta Niton and daughter Kasia:
2:30 - 4:30 pm. Click on the Dundas Town Hall image link to visit Danuta's website. (photo of her watercolour painting of the Dundas Post Office from her Dundas Forever series; image taken from her website)

Clearly Classic Concerts is pleased to present Diana Panton & Friends.
Jazz singer extraordinaire, Diana Panton will be performing with Don Thompson on double bass and Reg Schwager on guitar. Enjoy complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres at intermission. Concert begins at 8:00 pm.
Tickets available at the Carnegie Gallery and Bryan Prince Booksellers.
Adult tickets: $25; seniors and students: $22 (SEATING IS LIMITED).

2. Dundas Library

Turkey Rhubarb, featuring local talents, Dale, Gerry and Paul, will delight the audience with their rendition of popular children’s songs from around the world. These guys love music and it shows. Drop by for a wonderful morning filled with beautiful harmonies, smiles and a lot of fun. Begins at 10:30 am.

3. Dundas Valley School of Art

Open House and Estate Sale continues (see Thursday for details).
• 9:00am – 4:00pm

4. Eclipse Design Stained Glass

Glass Mosaic Demonstration
This demonstration by Valerie Webster, a member of the Eclipse Design team, will include cutting the glass and grouting the finished project.
• 11:00 am (approx. 45 minutes duration)

Traditional Window Leading Demonstration
Learn the basics of constructing a stained glass window using the traditional lead method from John Storey, a member of the Eclipse Design team and specialist in stained glass restoration. (photo of one of his leaded stained glass panels takenf from the Eclipse Design website)
• 2:00 pm (approx. 1 hour duration)

Copper Foil Method Demonstration
• 2:30 am and 3:30pm (approx. 1 hour duration) See Thursday for details.

5. Beads of Colour

"Poppn’ Triangles" Workshop (All Levels)
Kathy Gourlay will teach this first-time workshop. Create a dazzling and textured bracelet using size five triangles.
Visit the Beads of Colour website for more details.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: call 905-628-6886.
• 9:30 - 11:30 am

6. Dundas Museum and Archives

As part of the Arts Dundas 2008 weekend, the Museum is pleased to host two local artisans who will demonstrate their crafts and show examples of their work on Saturday and Sunday. If you visit the Museum on or prior to October 24th you will be able to view the exhibit "Celebrating the Community Newspaper". For more information call 905-627-7412 or click on the Dundas Museum photo to visit the website.

Rope Tying Demonstration
Dave Lambert is a knot-tying expert and member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. See banner image of him at the Carnegie Gallery during last year's Arts Dundas weekend.
Rug Hooking Demonstration
Joining him will be rug hooker Sharon Harvey, an accredited teacher with the Ontario Rug Hooking Craft Guild, who teaches the craft locally.
• 1:00 - 4:00 pm

8. Dundas Little Theatre

Performance of "Collected Stories"
• 8:00 - 10:00 pm (see Thursday for details)

9. Potters’ Guild of Hamilton and Region

Fall Sale continues at the Dundas Community Centre. Click on the image link above to visit the website.
• 10:00am - 8:00pm

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Sunday November 9

1. The Carnegie Gallery

Jeweller Susan Ricketts and and textile artist Danuta Kamocki will be demonstrating their crafts from 1 - 4 pm, during regular Sunday hours.
Musical background will be provided by Tavis Weir.

3. Dundas Valley School of Art

Estate Sale and Open House continues along with several one-day workshops. Check the DVSA website for times and fees for the Sunday workshops or call 905-628-6357 for more information.
• 9:00am to 4:00pm

4. Eclipse Design Stained Glass

Copper Foil Method Demonstration
See Thursday for details.
• 1:00 pm (approximately 1 hour duration)

5. Beads of Colour

“Cellini Spiral” Workshop (Intermediate)
A popular twist on the classic tubular Peyote stitch
• 9:30 - 11:30 am
“Ruffled Rivoli Ring” Workshop (Intermediate)
Showcase a magnificent Rivoli crystal inside flirty ruffles.
• 9:30 - 11:30 am
Both workshops taught by Christina Vandervlist.
Visit the Beads of Colour website for more details.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: call 905-628-6886.

6. Dundas Museum and Archives

Demonstrations by Dave Lambert and Sharon Harvey (see Saturday for details)
• 1:00 - 4:00 pm

9. Potters’ Guild of Hamilton and Region

Last day of the Fall Sale at the Dundas Community Centre.
• Noon - 4:00 pm

More November Events and Dundas Galleries

2. Dundas Library

Juried teen photography exhibit entitled "Eye on Dundas”. Entries have been judged by local photographer and DVSA instructor Peter Karuna and cash prizes awarded for first, second, and third place. The exhibit is on display from November 1st through the 15th during regular library hours (HPL website).

7. St. James Anglican Church

An exhibition entitled "Spiritual Paintings" by Ronson Green will be on display in the sanctuary until December 5th. The opening reception is on Sunday, November 2nd (1 to 4 pm) and the exhibition may be viewed from Monday to Friday, 9am to noon.