Woven cat tails, cherry red dog wood & braided tree bark – these are the materials used to weave baskets with Sandi McNeil of Earth and Vine.
Sandi leads workshops on basket weaving and wire tree sculpture making at a cozy studio space tucked away in the natural setting that is Kawarthas Northumberland.
In the winter, warm cookies are served from atop the wooden stove that heats the studio. During the warmer months, when weather permits, workshops are held outside. Sandi encourages workshop participants to gather inspiration (and materials) from nature and there is no better place than Kawarthas Northumberland to do so.
Visit www.earthandvines.ca for more workshop information as well as contact details.
If you haven’t ventured into Kawarthas Northumberland, you don’t know what you’re missing. Just east of Toronto, this region attracts some of Ontario’s most vibrant arts and cultural communities. This area is known for its remarkable landscapes, from the rolling hills of Northumberland to the rugged beauty of the Canadian Shield and the picturesque Kawartha Lakes. Artists love to live & work here.
Entering its 19th year, Westben is owned and operated by soprano Donna Bennett and pianist-composer Brian Finley. Bennett and Finley were recently awarded the Order of Canada in recognition for how they’ve created a “cultural cornerstone in rural Ontario.”
Westben’s exciting 2018 season is a celebration of the performing arts and their unique connection with the natural world. They have secret concerts planned at unique, natural locations. They are also bringing in a remarkable list of talented performers, including:
Every Saturday starting June 30 Westben will host unique “Dare to Pair” events at which guests experience a connected story through both live musical performances and interactive tasting experiences with sommeliers and local celebrity chefs. The first of these events will explore the world of Bach through narration, video, and live performance by Tafelmusik, Canada’s premiere Baroque Orchestra. Guests will also experience the tastes of Bach’s world with Sommelier Christopher Waters (Editor of VINES magazine) and Chef Tina Moorey of On the Side Gourmet.
Learn more about what you can enjoy nearby Westben by clicking here.
Want to discover more arts in a natural setting? Check out the award-winning immersive experiences at 4th-line Theatre.
Use the following links to our Trip Planner to find your favourite art pieces in one of the many art galleries and shops. Meet the artists themselves. Discover one of a kind jewellery, unique pottery, and blown glass by local artisans. Round out your stay with a live music or theatre performance. Enjoy it all by taking a stroll in one of our quaint towns or wandering the trails beside a remote, water-front gallery.
These links to our Trip Planner have all the info you need to plan your next trip.
