MELISSA MARTIN
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
The Rollin Buds are holding a garden benefit concert on Thursday, Aug. 30, 6:30 p.m. at the Rollin Art Centre.
The newest volunteers, ages seven to 10 years old, are the Rollin Buds. They are children learning gardening skills and songs while transforming the Rollin’s children’s garden.
The Rollin Buds along with Bronwynn Nestegaard-Paul and Sherry Williams will present a special public show at the gardens. Admission will be by donations, which will be used to purchase fall bulbs for the gardens.
ANNUAL SUMMER CLOSURE
The Rollin Art Centre is currently closed for our annual summer maintenance, join us when we re-open Tues. Sept. 11th.
CLEAN-OUT YOUR SEWING ROOM SALE
Saturday, Sept. 15, 10-2 pm- Rollin Art Centre
The Rollin Art Centre is having a fun garage sale of sorts, with over 20 tables of ODDS & SODS being sold from sewing and craft rooms. Join us Sat. Sept. 15 from 10-2 pm at the Rollin Art centre. Sewing & craft room items, such as sewing machines, fabrics, patterns, knitting needles, scissors bits ands bobs.
WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOPS
Victoria artist Joanne Thomas will hold two great fall workshops—beginner and advanced. Thomas is an accomplished watercolour artist, who has taught many workshops all over the island. Register at the Rollin Art Centre or call, 250-724-3412, Space is limited.
Advanced watercolour — The workshop will consist of demonstrations and class exercises as well ample time to work independently on an individual project or two. Thursday, Sept. 20, 9-4 pm & Friday Sept. 21, 9-4 pm, at NIC, $175, supply list.
Beginner watercolour — This beginner workshop will be a quick & playful introduction to watercolour materials and techniques. Friday, Oct. 19 (9-4 pm), at NIC, cost is $125 which includes supplies.
NEXT ART EXHIBIT
The Rollin Art Centre is excited to present our next art exhibit, a husband and wife team, titled, “This is US”. Linda and Art Campbell are dynamic artists, with Linda showcasing her oil paintings, and Art his collection of Native Salish carvings. This exhibit begins Sept. 11 and runs until Oct. 12. Join us in the gallery, Saturday, Sept. 15 from 1-3 pm for an opportunity to meet the artists and share some refreshments.
CHAR’S LANDING CONCERTS
Wed, Aug 29th, 7pm, Sarah Hiltz – Beauty in the Blue – Contemporary Folk
Thu, Aug 30th, 7pm, AV Words on Fire! – Spoken Word Open Mic - Dave Young
Fri, Aug 31st, 8pm, Nice Verdes - Indie tropical Latin folk
Melissa Martin is the arts administrator for the Community Arts Council, at the Rollin Art Centre. Call 250-724-3412. Email: communityarts@shaw.ca. The gallery is located at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Argyle Street and is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Closed Sundays and Mondays. Wheelchair accessible, admission is by donation.