Date: July 28, 2018

Time: 1:30PM – 2:15PM

Description: Guided Tour – Enjoy our FREE Guided Tour of a current exhibition. Led by our knowledgeable docents, the Guided Tour is The Works of tours – from facts to playful explorations, this tour gives you everything! Free, give what you can. Register by calling (519) 336-8127 ext. 3226.

Date: July 26, 2018

Time: 5:00PM – 5:45PM

Name: Art Pod at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

Description: Session 3: Sun Prints – Specifically designed for youth with special needs, and an interest in fine arts, to explore art mediums through self-expression. Let’s explore the photographic printing process of creating cyanotypes or photographic blueprints! Participants will learn about the early uses of cyanotypes and its inventor. Participants will place found objects on photosensitive paper. Using the power of the sun to develop their photos, participants will expose the paper to the light to create their very own “sun prints”. Early arrival welcome at 4:30PM. Materials included. Spaces are limited. Ages 9-16. Registration required by calling 519-336-8127 ext. 3226. Caretaker or respite worker is required to provide support during the Art Pod workshop. Participants should be able to follow one-step directions. Free, give what you can.

Date: July 24 – 27, 2018

Time: 11:00AM –4:00PM

Name: Summer RAAW at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

Description: RAAW Prints with Emily Lardner – Random Acts of Art Workshop (RAAW) is a creative intensive workshop designed just for teens (ages 14-18). Led by practicing professional artists, RAAW is the perfect balance of instruction and experimentation. No experience necessary. In this session – make like Andy Warhol and print it out. This RAAW is all about learning the ins-and-outs of silk-screening: how to design your own screen, apply inks, use different techniques, and pull prints. Bring your inspirations, make your own prints, or riff off of each other’s designs through collaboration to make wall hangings, patches, totes, and prints. Free, give what you can. Register by calling 519-336-8127 ext. 3226. Spaces limited. Bring your lunch and snacks.

Date: July 22, 2018

Time: 1:00PM – 3:00PM

Family Sunday Activity: Zine Your Life – Engage, discover, and create every Sunday afternoon from 1–3PM. Create your own summer brochure, zine or book. Add your own facts, stories and drawings inside. Free. $5 Suggested Material Donation per family. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Red Dot Tour of the Current Exhibitions – This tour is created for the casual and the curious! A quick look at one or two art works and you’re out the door – no registration necessary, just drop in. See? Casual. A Red Dot Tour lasts 15 minutes and runs Thursday, June 14 from 7-7:15PM. Free, give what you can.

Join us and see what unique vendors we have this month! Saturday, July 14 from 10am to 2pm at St Paul's Market, 92 St Paul Street, Essex.

Also Baked Fish & Potato & Take-Out. Everyone is Welcome!

Pick up some great reads that help the animals at the same time. Your choice of mysteries, inspiration, health, romance, literature, pets, gardening and records too! All funds go to spay/neuter in the Niagara Region. Donations, canned cat food, volunteers gratefully accepted. Wed. July 11 to Sun. July 15  9:30-9:00, Sat. 9:30-5:00,Sun. 9:30-1:30 Fairview Mall (by Zehrs) 285 Geneva St. Catharines 289-897-8514 nsnap@cogeco.ca www.niagaraspayneuterassistance.org

Hutchison House will host the 27th annual Peach Tea on Thursday, August 16th from noon to 4pm. Enjoy the feeling of an old time summer social, as you indulge in an afternoon of home-baked scones served with fresh peaches and whipped cream or ice cream, topped with blueberries. Tea, iced tea, or lemonade will add a refreshing compliment to this delightful summer repast. Tickets for the Peach Tea may be purchased in advance at a reduced rate. Book tickets in advance at a cost of $10.00 for adults/ $6.00 for children. Tickets will also be available at the door for the price of $12.00 for adults/ $8.00 for children. Sittings are 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. For information or to make a reservation please call the museum office at (705) 743-9710 or visit the website at www.HutchisonHouse.ca.