This weekend, July 26th and 27th, 2014 we are hosting *Motus O Dance
Theatre*!
*Motus O* is nationally recognized dance troupe from Stouffville, Ontario.
They have traveled all across North America, Europe and Australia
performing various dance shows.


On Saturday July 26th 10 am-4 pm, *Motus O’s *Artistic directors are
facilitating
the workshop,
*Body in Motion- With FUN!*

You are invited to this introductory workshop on movement, designed for
self-expression and storytelling. A variety of motifs will be learned and
explored investigating time, space, shapes and flow always working within
the realm of one’s natural abilities. Individual, partner and group work
will be explored, inspiring moments of community and creativity. All skill
levels welcomed.

On July 27th 2 pm- 3:30 pm *Motus O* will be presenting one
of their most renowned shows,* Circus Terrifico*!


Come and enjoy the hilarious,exciting show! *Circus Terrifico *is a comical
dance performance about three circus performers boarding the train to their
next show. A case of vanishing tickets, however, thwarts their plans and
strands them on the platform. It takes every trick in the book (and their
suitcases!) to create an impromptu show to raise money for new tickets.
This is a hilariously energetic micro-version interpretation of the
ballets, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. Bring the family! Light
refreshments will be included.


*Offer for ” Friends of WCCL” (**that means YOU!)*


Save $5 off each ticket to Circus Terrifico

or

Save $15 off registration to Body in Motion- with FUN


Tickets can be purchased online at:
http://www.centreforcreativelearning.co … ducts.html


Register for our workshops at:

http://www.centreforcreativelearning.co … ation.html

A Reminder about our very exciting workshops!
Join the Westport Centre for Creative Learning this summer!!

*Workshops*

*Tell Your Story! Storytelling & Personal Narrative **with Catherine
McCormick*

*July 19th 10am-4pm* $65.00

Storytelling is a popular art form at live storytelling events and on radio
shows and podcasts worldwide. It can also be used as a tool to improve your
public speaking, voice, and personal narrative writing. This full-day
workshop will introduce participants to the basics of telling a tale and a
variety of storytelling techniques. Each participant will leave the
workshop with one polished 5 minute story, as well as a pocketful of ideas
for future performances, personal essays or memoirs.

*Improvised Comedy for Fun & Creativity** wi**th Danz Altvater*

*July 20th 10am-4pm* $65.00

Improvisation is a valuable tool for performers of all stripes as well as a
fun, low-pressure way to start performing. Improv helps develop acting and
writing skills, and build one’s confidence, creative flow and public
speaking ability. This workshop is designed to introduce people at all
skill levels to the art of improvisation. Participants will get hands-on
instruction in improv comedy through various exercises, games and scene
work. Participants will end the day with a 20 minute performance open to
friends and family.

*Body in Motion- With FUN! **with Motus O Dance Theatre*

*July 26th 10am-4pm* $65.00

This workshop is an introduction to movement, designed for self-expression
and storytelling. A variety of motifs will be learned and explored
investigating time, space, shapes and flow always working within the realm
of one’s natural abilities. Individual, partner and group work will be
explored, inspiring moments of community and creativity. All skill levels
welcomed.

*Children’s Puppetry **with Matthew Romain*

*August 7th 10am -4pm *$*45.00*

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for your child to create and work
with puppets!

Open to children of all ages and adults who are eager to let their inner
child play. This is a unique opportunity to work with Matthew Romain, the
Laughtertainer. Matthew has been performing imaginative stories and songs,
and creating amazing puppets to go with them since 1980. His work in
puppetry is known across Canada with over 1500 live performances to his
credit and finally here in Westport! His keen sense of fun is appreciated
by children and adults. During this workshop your very own puppets will be
created. The workshop concludes with a dynamic puppet sharing performed by
YOU and your puppet!

*Enjoy Singing* *with Ann Patteson*

*August 9th 10am – 4pm* $65.00

Have you always wanted to sing, but weren’t sure you could? This workshop
will dissolve your doubts! You’ll learn how to apply the fundamentals of
good singing technique and how to develop your own singing voice. We’ll
create simple, yet beautiful vocal music in a safe, relaxed group setting.
Ann has been a performing singer, and a vocal workshop leader for over 3
decades. She is an expert in finding the music in each person’s voice.

*Explore Poetry* *with Steven Campbell*

*August 10th 10 am – 1 pm* $30.00

Explore your creative process through the beauty and expressiveness of
poetic language. This workshop will be in the form of a guided and
facilitated discussion which will include the experiences and interests of
the participants. The workshop is for aspiring as well as more experienced
poets. We will review various sources of inspiration, the process of
exploration and creation, and rewriting and editing. Examples will be
drawn from the work of the presenter, as well as other writers.
Participants are invited to share their writing and creative experiences.

*Music by the Pond *

*Circus Terrifico **by* *Motus O Dance Theatre*

*July 27th 2 pm – 3 pm *

Come and enjoy a hilarious show by the nationally recognized Motus O. Dance
Theatre. Cirrus Terrifico is a comedy about three circus performers
boarding the train to their next show. A case of vanishing tickets,
however, thwarts their plans and strands them on the platform. It takes
every trick in the book (and their suitcases!) to create an impromptu show
to raise money for new tickets. This is a hilariously energetic
micro-version interpretation of the ballets, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake.
Bring the family! Light refreshments will be included.

Advanced Tickets: At the Door:

Student: $10 Student: $15

Adult: $15 Adult: $20

Family: $25 Family: $30

*Poetry Reading* *with Steven Campbell*

*August 10th 2 pm- 3pm* $10.00

Enjoy this beautiful setting while immersing yourself in the rhythm and
melody of Steven Campbell’s exquisite poetry. This is a poetry reading you
will not want to miss!

*Westport Centre for Creative Learning*

*Westport, Ontario*

*For any inquires please email: **info@centreforcreativelearning.com*
info@centreforcreativelearning.com

*REGISTER at www.centreforcreativelearning.com
http://www.centreforcreativelearning.com*

The Center for Creative Learning has added two new workshops this July.

Come out and enjoy Tell Your Story!

Saturday, July 19 – 10am-4pm
Tell Your Story Storytelling & Personal Narrative with Catherine McCormick
Storytelling is a popular art form at live storytelling events and on radio shows and podcasts worldwide. It can also be used as a tool to improve your public speaking, voice, and personal narrative writing. This full-day workshop will introduce participants to the basics of telling a tale and a variety of storytelling techniques. Each participant will leave the workshop with one polished 5 minute story, as well as a pocketful of ideas for future performances, personal essays or memoirs.

Improvised Comedy for Fun & Creativity

Sunday, July 20 – 10am-4pm
Improvised Comedy for Fun & Creativity with Danz Altvater
Improvisation is a valuable tool for performers of all stripes as well as a fun, low-pressure way to start performing. Improv helps develop acting and writing skills, and can also build up one’s confidence, creative flow and public speaking ability. This workshop is designed to introduce people at all skill levels to the art of improvisation. Participants will get hands-on instruction in improv comedy through various exercises, games and scenework. Participants will end the day with a 20 minute performance open to friends and family.

This summer get out, meet new people, and foster new skills you didn’t know you had!

For more information visit www.centreforcreativelearning.com

The Centre for Creative Learning has a series of summer workshops that will bring out the artist in you. If you’ve always dreamed of pursuing an artistic passion, now’s your chance with one of these fantastic symposiums. There are a large variety of workshops to choose from, and your enrollment includes a free lunch.

Here’s a complete list of this summer’s activities:

Collage Creation with Carol Lee Riley
June 14 9am-12pm
$30
Immerse yourself into the world of intuitive art through a free form combination of collage & assemblage. Explore the possibilities when materials collide – fabric, paper, paint, wood, metal, found objects and more. Use them with wild abandon to embrace your inner artist. There will be plenty of materials and tools available. Bring a few of your favourite materials if you wish to. Inspiration, techniques, design and use of tools will be explored. All levels welcome.

Breakfast No-Bake Pies with Lynn Daniluk
June 14, 1-4pm
$30
Come and enjoy an afternoon of healthy baking!! In this workshop you willhave the opportunity to learn to make 3 of the desserts from Julie Daniluk’s “Anti-Inflammatory Live-it”. Julie, Lynn’s sister, has written 2 cookbooks which are run-away Canadian best sellers. Lynn often collaborates with Julie so you will be benefit from both of their inspiring expertise. By removing gluten, dairy and sugar from their diet many people are able to reduce pain, inflammation and weight. This workshop will give you an idea of how you can have a pain-free life and have your cake too!

Picture It! Photography with John Scully
June 21, 10am-4pm
$65
Come and enjoy learning new photography techniques! Surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of Westport’s own backyard you will enhance your skills in composition and photographic design, technical aspects, the language of photography, self-expression, basic editing and much more!

Pen and Ink Drawing with Scott Wilson
June 28, 10am-4pm
$65
Have you always wanted to draw? This workshop will introduce you to the techniques and possibilities of working with ink on paper. Come and enjoy the glories of this medium. We will start with the black and white basics and then introduce jewel-like colours in the second half of the day. This discipline is particularly fantastic for illustration. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

En-Plein-Air Workshop – Summer with Nicole McGrath
July 12
10am-4pm
$65
The pleasure of painting outdoors will reward you with increased observation skills, improved colour identification and mixing, quick decision making, and provide you with lots of fresh air! Using traditional and time-saving techniques, Nicole will provide group instruction and one on one coaching. Using only oil colours (pigment & linseed oil) remains the best option for painting in various weather conditions, and is the most eco-friendly option for self and nature. Valuable information to prepare you for the elements when painting outdoors is also provided. When prepared, the challenge is easy and fun!

Learn to Dance! with Motus O Dance Theatre
July 27, 10am-4pm
$65
This workshop is an introduction to movement, designed for self-expression and storytelling. A variety of motifs will be learned and explored investigating time, space, shapes and flow always working within the realm of one’s natural abilities. Individual, partner and group work will be explored, inspiring moments of community and creativity. All skill levels welcomed.