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  • Poetry (paintings)

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    A few years ago, I was captivated by a discussion about a poetic format. I was jogging with a poet friend and we were discussing this format, the Ghazal. She was describing the formal rules of the poem, and how poets opt to follow, break, bend, and twist those rules. We talked about the deeper…

  • Intro to Painting: Old Masters Basics

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    Intro to Painting: Old Masters Basics: In this eight-week course, students will learn techniques used in both oil and acrylic painting. Students can choose to paint in either oil or acrylics. (For absolute first-time painters, acrylic is recommended.) Natasha will provide you with a list of supplies you will need to bring, upon registration. Play,…

  • surprise!

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    The Small Works exhibition is on display?áin Fleurbain?áuntil January 7th, 2012. Originally?áwe’d planned to have the show on ’til only the end of last year, but happily events have occurred to allow the show to extend an additional week! So if you’d hoped to come by?áto see the Small Works but didn’t find time during…

  • happy new year

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    May your new year burn brightly! All the best to you from Fleurbain.

  • taking care of things

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    We have a couple of new mascots in Fleurbain, and both would like to wish you a merry Christmas. Lady B came onto the scene at the same time as Rosemary, who had spent the summer in our friendly neighbourhood community garden. They are both over-wintering in Fleurbain, taking full advantage of our large bright…

  • Gluten-free Peppernuts

    Gluten-free Peppernuts

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    These tiny, spice-filled peppernuts became a meaningful holiday tradition in my family, simple, sensory, and grounding. If you’re craving a slower, more intentional Christmas this year, this gluten-free recipe and story might inspire a little seasonal joy of your own.

  • new traditions

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    Christmas is quickly approaching and I am in a bit of a funk. I guess this is what happens when you put together the following: I enjoy making traditional foods to mark the holidays, I lost 25 pounds this year by maintaining a somewhat consistent effort in modifying my diet and adding a good dose…

  • “Small Works” have big influence

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    Small Works, the exhibition currently in Fleurbain, has had an effect on me. I spend a few hours each day in the presence of this collection of artworks. There are works by twelve artists (or artistic teams) to enjoy, and it is all food for thought. I like to compare and contrast the different approaches…

  • small works

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    Some of Montreal’s artistic talents have come forth to present their gifts… to you. Visit us at Fleurbain during this season to take in some painting, photography and more… not to mention a cup of tea or glass of wine (depending on time of day!) BIG VERNISSAGE: Saturday December 10, 6-9pm Sunday December 11, 3-9pm…

  • DIY: revive failed knitting

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    We all do it. Don’t be ashamed. If you know how to knit, you have some… FAILED KNITTING. An anecdote: A friend of mine announced she was pregnant with her second child. In anticipation, I bought a pattern for a cute little sweater. Friend had baby: A girl! So I bought some pink-ish wools and…

  • Point Counter Point

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    Our first exhibition in Fleurbain’s gallery space is on until December 7th… Natasha Henderson presents Point Counter Point, a suite of paintings that use the music and concepts of JS Bach as a point of beginning. The works are richly layered with paint and ideas. Counterpoint is a method of music in which concurrent themes…

  • up the mountain

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    Last week while I was on a new (to me) part of Mount Royal, I took a photo of the trees. Little did I realise (well ok, I did know it was coming soon) that within a matter of days this scene would be covered with snow. I might get back for a white version…