KIDS + TEENS
March Break, The Brush Off Junior
PROGRAMS + EVENTS
Canada on Screen, Classical Guitar Open Mic
ART GALLERIES
Celebrating 40 Years
GET INVOLVED
Innovation Stations, Volunteer
SPRING 2017
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Spring Forward
Every spring the clocks move ahead by an hour, readjusting our
sense of time. This year we are also marking time with special
anniversaries. The Poem-A-Day contest celebrates its 10th
season, the Clemens Mill location celebrates 20 years of library
service, our Art Galleries turn 40, and of course, Canada is
150 years young. It is our mission to support and inspire our
community in the exploration of reading, arts, learning and
innovation and we get to champion milestones in all these
areas in 2017. Spring forward with us – watch for pop-up
programs featuring new technology, check out Luke Painter’s
fantastical designs at our Preston Gallery or enjoy an Evening
of Poetry on April 21.
The best is yet to come.
Helen Kelly, CEO, Idea Exchange
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4 Membership
Derrick Piens, Strong System, 2016.
6 Tech Trends
7 Programs + Events
10 Volunteer
11 Art + Design
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16 Art Courses
19 Teen Programs
21 March Break
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Idea Exchange magazine is published 4 times
per year: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall. Available
at all Idea Exchange locations and online at
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Magazine Layout and Design by
CREATIVE SERVICES
Cover Photo: Unsilent Night 2016, Brian Duggan.
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BECOME A MEMBER
At Idea Exchange, becoming a member has many rewards! A free membership gives you access to a world
of knowledge.
• eBooks, audio books, music, movies, magazines
• WiFi at all locations – use your card to book one of our computers or bring your own device
• Renew your items online, by phone 519.740.3000, or in person
• Bring your card to all locations, borrow from one location, return to any other
• Place holds so you are notified when materials become available and freeze holds when you’re away
• Opt-in to receive an email reminder before your item is due
• Visit one of our 3 art galleries
Visit an Idea Exchange location near you to sign up for your Membership card.
MagnusCards App
Going to the library to borrow a book, use the computers, or read the newspaper
is an easy and enjoyable activity for many people in our community. However, for
the one in seven Ontarians who live with a disability, gaining access to information
and entertainment can seem overwhelming; sometimes even taking the bus can
feel completely out of reach.
That’s why Idea Exchange works to ensure we offer accessible customer service
that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. We
provide all of our members with a variety of accessible formats and adaptive
technologies, and deliver barrier-free services and programs.
Last fall, we collaborated with local company Magnusmode to
launch MagnusCards, a free app combining instructional
social stories with elements of game design to teach
essential life skills and support independent living.
Originally designed to help people with autism
navigate daily tasks using an app on a smartphone,
MagnusCards has grown into a tool used by
many different people with diverse needs.
Idea Exchange has created card decks that
provide step-by-step instructions for activities
such as getting a library card, visiting an art
gallery and checking out a book. You can
also download card decks that help you
navigate the transit system, get a coffee
and cash a cheque at the bank.
Download the MagnusCards app today!
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MAGAZINE
“Technology, like art, is a
soaring exercise of the human
imagination.”
– Daniel Bell
Idea Exchange is expanding and
evolving into a place where new and
emerging technologies enrich and
enhance our literacy experience.
Virtual Reality
Stretch your senses beyond your imagination with HTC Vive,
Google Cardboard and Play Station VR! Experience virtual
reality live in our STEAM Studio from March 11 – 18 at QS.
Video Game Collection
Get your game on! Go online to see the video game collection and put your
favourite titles on hold. Want to play today? Visit QS for a quick pick.
On-site Gaming: PS4 and XBoxOne
Come out for some collaborative gaming programs at our QS and CM
locations!
Laptop Lab
Check out our computer-related programs
where you can access our laptops equipped
with the latest word processing, audio and
video editing software.
Innovation Stations
Drop in to our CM location and create a
DIY project with the Cricut® electronic
cutting machine; interact with our 4-foot tall
robot Meccanoid at HE; Robopaint with the
Watercolour Bot at QS; and explore virtual
reality with Google Cardboard and Pixel
phones at PR.
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TECH TRENDS
All programs and events are FREE unless specified.
Note all prices are before tax.
* = registration required
STEAM Studio Launch
Saturday, March 11, 10:00am – 4:00pm, QS
Explore over 1,800 sq/ft of the latest tech,
gaming and virtual reality trends in an immersive
environment. Demos and hands-on experiences.
Discover HTC Vive Demo
Saturday, March 18, 1:30 – 4:30pm, QS
Come out to our STEAM Studio and watch
animation experts from Pixels and Coffee Media
Inc. master the art of Google Tilt Brush! Learn all of
the tips and tricks to make your 3D dreams become
a virtual reality. All ages
Fantasy Sports League: MLB*
Mock Draft: Tuesday, March 21,
4:00 – 7:00pm, CM
Official Draft: Thursday, March 23,
4:00 – 8:00pm, CM
Participate in a live MLB draft
using our laptop lab and
iPads. No buy-in.
Ages 16+
Computer Basics*
Wednesday, April 5, 2:00 – 4:00pm, PR
Join our group session for an introduction to
computer skills and social media applications.
Looking for help with a specific technology
problem? Book a one-on-one session with a staff
member.
Publish Your Ebook Today! Part 1*
Tuesday, April 11, 6:00 – 8:00pm, QS
Join Matthew Bin as he gives an
overview of platforms, e-book
manuscripts, layout and cover design,
publishing and pricing, tips for success
and new sales opportunities. Ages 16+
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Build an A-Line Robot:
Introductory Electronics Course*
Thursdays, April 20 – May 11, 6:30 – 8:00pm, CM
Learn the basics of electronic components from
Calin Raszga (B.E.Sc.) to get your robot built and
ready to roll. Shared tools supplied.
Robot Building Supply Kit: $45.
Course is free to audit. Ages 16+
Stemotics LEGO Mindstorm EV3*
Saturdays, April 22 – May 13,
2:00 – 3:00pm, HE
The pros at Stemotics will
teach students to design
and build programmable
robots using motors,
sensors, gears, wheels,
axles and other technical
components.
$40 per student for
4-week program.
Ages 9 – 15
Cricut® Design Space*
Tuesday, April 25, 6:30 – 7:30pm, CM
Learn how to DIY with our Cricut® design and
cut system and create two fun projects. Materials
provided. Ages 16+
InkSmith 3D Printing and Design
Tuesday, May 2, 6:30 – 7:30pm, QS
Imagine, design and build with InkSmith 3D Printing
and Design. Learn how to use 3D-modeling software
to turn your idea into a 3D-printed object, right
before your eyes. Ages 16+
PROGRAMS + EVENTS
All programs and events are FREE unless specified.
Note all prices are before tax.
* = registration required
MEET-UPS
The Indie Film Project
Saturdays, March 4, April 1, May 6
1:00 – 3:00pm, QS
Join our independent film community where we talk
about making films.
Knit Together
Mondays, 6:30 – 8:00pm, QS
Wednesdays, 10:30am – 12:00pm, HE
Thursdays, 10:30am – 12:00pm, PR
Ukulele Jam Nights
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00pm, QS + PR
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00pm, HE
SOCIALS + CELEBRATIONS
World Storytelling Day with Fresh Stories
Sunday, March 19, 2:00 – 4:00pm, QS
Carol Leigh Wehking and Michele Braniff present
vibrant storytelling in celebration of the March
equinox.
Board Game Café
Thursday, April 13, 6:30 – 9:30pm, QS
Thursday, May 11, 6:30 – 9:30pm, HE
Meet like-minded gamers
looking to play some lowtech board games like
Pandemic, Magic: the
Gathering, Catan and D&D.
Limited games available, so bring your
favourites! Ages 16+
An Evening of Poetry
Friday, April 21, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Trillium United Church, 450 King St. E.
Celebrate 10 years of our Poem-A-Day contest
and local poetic talent. Be inspired by winning
entries from the child, youth and adult categories.
Refreshments provided.
Build a Birdhouse for Earth Day*
Saturday, April 22, 1:00 – 3:00pm, PR
Celebrate Earth Day by building a house for our
feathered friends! Kits include all the materials
needed. Children must be supervised by an adult.
$15 per kit
Art & Antique Appraisal Day*
Saturday, April 29,
11:00am – 3:30pm, QS
Specialists from Bonhams
Canada offer verbal
appraisals in two categories:
Fine Art (painting, drawing,
prints) and Decorative Art (china,
collectibles, clocks, furniture and
accessories).
Call or visit QS to register. $14 per item
Jane’s Walk
Growing Up In Galt: Water Street Then and Now
with Jim Griffin
Saturday, May 6, 1:00 – 2:00pm, walk starts at
Waterscape, 150 Water St. N.
Hespeler River Trail with Linda Lennox and the
Silverheights Neighbourhood Association
Sunday, May 7, 2:00 – 3:00pm, walk begins at HE
Sing & Sip Night Out*
Wednesday, April 5, 6:30 – 8:30pm, QS
If you’ve heard of Choir! Choir! Choir! in
Toronto, come give our version a try while
you enjoy a glass of wine! $10
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BOOK CLUBS +
Pre-registration advised however drop-ins are always welcome.
Hespeler Book Club*
Second Thursday of the month, 6:30 – 8:00pm, HE
Second Friday of the month, 10:30am – 12:00pm, HE
March 9 and 10, The Well by Catherine Chanter
April 6 and 7*, Stalin’s Daughter by Rosemary Sullivan
*Note date change for both due to Good Friday, April 14
May 11 and 12, The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence
UnBook Club – Café Tour*
Third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 – 8:00pm
March 21, Saffron, 605 Hespeler Rd.
April 18, Ernie’s Road House, 7 Queen St. W.
May 16, Kiwi Gastropub, 47 Dickson St.
Discuss what you’ve been reading, watching or
listening to at a different Cambridge café or pub.
Amnesty International Book Club*
Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 – 8:00pm, QS
March 15, Free the Children by Craig Kielburger
April 19, Then They Came for Me by Maziar
Bahari (also known by the title Rosewater)
May 17, Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Clemens Mill Book Club*
Last Wednesday of the month, 6:30 – 8:00pm, CM
March 29, They Left Us Everything by Plum Johnson
April 26, Into the Magic Shop by James R. Doty
May 31, The Language of Flowers by Vanessa
Diffenbaugh
Preston Book Club*
Last Friday of the month, 10:00 – 11:30am, PR
March 31, They Left Us Everything by Plum Johnson
April 28, Into the Magic Shop by James R. Doty
May 26, The Language of Flowers by Vanessa
Diffenbaugh
Cambridge Authors @ Idea Exchange
Thursday, May 4, 6:30 – 8:30pm, QS
Book lovers are invited to engage with Cambridge
published authors. This unique evening provides a
chance to meet the authors, listen to readings, find
out about the process of writing and publishing, ask
questions and purchase their signed books.
CENTRE STAGE
Musical Lives Classical Guitar Open Mic
Sunday, March 26, 2:00 – 3:00pm, QS
Sunday, April 23, 2:00 – 3:00pm, PR
Classical guitar concert featuring southern Ontario musicians followed by a
guitar open mic. BYOGuitar
Unbelievably UnPlugged!
Sunday, April 30, 2:00 – 4:00pm, QS
Join MC Craig Norris as we feature our community’s best up-and-coming
singer/songwriters. Presented in partnership with Cambridge Live Music.
Visit cambridgelivemusic.com for updates on performers and how to apply.
An Evening with Ian Foster: Stories in Song and Film*
Tuesday, May 16, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Location TBA
In partnership with Grand River Film Festival, welcome Newfoundland
singer/songwriter, storyteller and filmmaker Ian Foster back to Cambridge to
share his songs, present his 2017 release Sleeper Years and his short feature
film Keystone. $8.85
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* = registration required
Cineseries*
Select Thursdays, 7:30pm
Galaxy Cinemas, Cambridge Centre
Presenting the best in film as part of the Toronto
International Film Festival (TIFF) Circuit.
February 23, Moonlight
March 9, I Daniel Blake
March 23, The Salesman
April 6, A Quiet Passion
April 27, May 11, May 18, TBA
Memoir Writing Workshop with author Larry
Brown*
Saturday, April 29, 12:30 – 4:30pm, CM
My Story: Valley Child by Jockie Loomer-Kruger
Tuesday, May 9, 2:00 – 3:00pm, PR
This local author and folk artist reads from her
collection of poignant and laugh-out-loud stories
of growing up in Nova Scotia. Original folk art
illustrations on display. Book available for purchase.
CTAL – Cambridge Third Age Learning*
Second Thursday of the month, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Trillium United Church, 450 King St. E.
March 9, The Causes and Consequences of Donald
Trump: American Politics in 2017 with George
Breckenridge
April 13, The Bruce Trail Conservancy with Beth
Gilhespy, CEO, Bruce Trail Conservancy
May 11, Building Community with Joe Mancini,
founder The Working Centre, Kitchener
$8.85 per lecture
All programs and events are FREE unless specified.
Note all prices are before tax.
* = registration required
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Wildlife of the World: Photo Viewing Night
with Paul Gains
Thursday, April 20, 7:00 – 8:00pm, QS
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GameChange Lecture Series*
Thursdays, March 30 and April 27, 6:00 – 8:00pm, HE
Interested in the portrayal of the American Railroad
in “Ticket to Ride” or epidemiology in “Pandemic”?
This free lecture series pairs Wilfrid Laurier
University faculty and students with a board game
contextualized within their field of study.
CINEMA
Garden Workshops
Select Mondays, 7:00 – 7:30pm, PR
March 27, Seed Saving with Bob
Wildfong from Seeds of
Diversity
April 24, What To Do with
Honey with local beekeeper
Anne Williamson
MOVIES
FILM FOCUS
MOVIES
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Canada on Screen – The
Sweet Hereafter*
MOVIES
MOVIES
Wednesday, April 19, 7:30pm
Galaxy Cinemas, Cambridge Centre
In celebration of Canada’s 150th and National
Canadian Film Day, and in partnership with Reel
Canada and TIFF
Circuit, we are offering
a free screening of The
Sweet Hereafter, part of
our Cineseries Spring
season.
Cineseries Café
Fridays, March 10, March 24, April 7, May 12, May 19
10:00am, QS
Meet for coffee and lively discussion of the film
from the night before.
NFB Film Club
Fourth Friday of the month, 2:00pm, QS
February 24, Ninth Floor
March 24, The Grasslands Project
April 28, Short Films
May 26, TBA
Refreshments provided by Chartwell Queen’s Square.
There’s always more here
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THANK YOU
VOLUNTEERS!
April is National Volunteer Month, and we salute the more
than 400 individuals who donate their time, ideas and
energy to Idea Exchange.
In 2016, a grand total of 378 individuals volunteered their
time to Idea Exchange by performing a whopping 10,608
hours of service. The tasks performed were varied: some
traditional, like Visiting Library Service, shelf reading, craft
and material preparation and program support; others
more innovative, like the Preston Community Garden,
photography and video volunteering, Third Age Learning
and Excess Party Committee volunteering.
Thank you volunteers! Our programming is richer, our
buildings are more vibrant and the future of our community
is brighter thanks to your contributions.
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ART DESIGN
CONTEMPORARY ART
DESIGN
ARCHITECTURE
Cambridge, Ontario
Celebrating 40 Years
The year 1977 was when Canadian road signs were converted to metric units,
the Eaton’s Center opened in Toronto, the Blue Jays played their first game, iconic
Canadian painters Jack Bush and William Kurelek both passed away, Marshall
McLuhan published Understanding Language and Media, and Quebec became the
first jurisdiction in the world to proscribe discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Looking back forty years helps us take the
measurement of how much has changed, to
take stock of progress. As 2017 marks the
40th anniversary of Cambridge’s art galleries,
we have the chance to reflect on our past
accomplishments as much as to celebrate
our upcoming developments. From our
humble beginnings located on the second
floor mezzanine of the Queen’s Square library in 1977 with a handful of exhibitions
and one staff person, no art collection or education programs, to today – more
than 500 exhibitions and thousands of arts education activities later, three public
gallery locations and national recognition, countless community partnerships and a
keystone permanent collection of more than 200 contemporary fibre art works – we
can only imagine what the next 40 years hold for us.
To mark this special occasion and in recognition
of Canada’s 150th, we have planned a vibrant
year of redefining and reimagining the ways
in which we serve our communities. We
are launching a new and accessibly priced
fundraising event Volume 1: Excess Party;
developing free arts programs to meet the
needs of vulnerable groups; transitioning
to a free membership program in order to
be inclusive and to welcome all people; and renovating our art storage vault to
incorporate specialized mobile storage units specifically designed to protect our
textile collection, ensuring its conservation for future generations. 2017, our 40th
year, Canada’s 150th, is going to be an exceptional time and we look forward to
having you with us on this journey into the future.
Cheers!
Aidan Ware, Gallery Director
Thank you to our funders:
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GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
Diana Lynn VanderMeulen: `*crystal, rest
Continues to March 5, Preston Gallery
A disco-drone melts through shimmering lights and soft splashing
of a synthetic waterfall. `*crystal, rest offers an endless loop of a
holographic landscape as a point of meditation and self-reflection.
Don’t miss the chance to see this immersive exhibition before it
closes. Once you see it, you’ll want to come back again.
Diana Lynn VanderMeulen is a Toronto-based multimedia artist who
received her BFA from York University in 2012. Her practice is fluid
between collage, painting, sculptural installation and digital media.
Past and present works investigate mysterious elements of our natural
world through the selective vision of magic realism.
Diana Lynn VanderMeulen, Crystal Rest, 2017.
Luke Painter: Modern Wand
March 31 – May 27, Preston Gallery
Opening: Friday, March 31, 7:00pm
Luke Painter’s practice explores the relationships
between historical and contemporary design and art
movements by creating formal, narrative and tangential
connections between them. In Modern Wand, Painter
creates a number of sculptures that are amalgams and
translations of historical design objects and furniture.
The series of sculptures are fabricated in glass and wood
through traditional and laser cut techniques and rest on a
series of interconnecting and raised carpeted platforms.
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Luke Painter, Modern Wand (digital image), 2017.
Influenced by designers like Arthur Mackmurdo and
Emile Galle, these works convey organic, ornamental
and anthropomorphic sensibilities with the appearance
of holding the body and also physically suggesting
the body at the same time. The work offers a space for
the viewer to imagine the often-contrasting themes of
functionality and fantasy that played out in the 20th
century in relation to art and design practices. The
objects appear to be adrift without a specific stylistic
timeframe and with uncertain and open intentions.
Twenty + Change: NEXT GENERATION
February 27 – April 9, Design at Riverside Gallery
Opening: Monday, February 27, 6:30pm
UUfie Lecture: Thursday, March 23, 6:00pm
(co-presented by Waterloo Architecture and Idea
Exchange, Design at Riverside)
Twenty + Change, founded in 2007, is an ongoing
exhibition and publication series dedicated to promoting
emerging designers working in architecture, landscape
architecture and urban design in Canada. As the fourth
edition of the series NEXT GENERATION presents a
litmus of concerns and approaches across the country as
represented by 13 emerging practices from Vancouver to
St. John’s.
Selected by a curatorial committee of noted educators,
authors, and practitioners who sought projects and
practices that displayed a level of invention or a degree of
risk-taking – ones that stood out as pushing boundaries in
program, design and tectonic explorations, or that offer
an alternative approach to the practice of architecture. In
forging a different path than many of their predecessors,
this generation of designers is exploring the potential for
architecture to transform society.
Assiniboine Park Washrooms, Peter Sampson Architecture Studio. Photo by Mathew Piller.
By presenting the cumulative products of a new
generation of designers, Twenty + Change seeks to
expose Canada’s rich community of young designers who
are endeavouring to move the discourse of their practice
forward, and setting a new agenda for innovation in
architecture, landscape and urban design.
FEATURED PRACTICES
Architects Luc Bouliane, Toronto
Architecture Microclimat, Montreal
Atelier Barda, Montreal
Batay-Csorba Architects, Toronto
Ja Architecture Studio, Toronto
Marianne Amodio Architecture Studio,
Vancouver
Peter Sampson Architecture Studio,
Winnipeg
Polymétis, Toronto
Quinlan Osborne Design, Montreal
Scott & Scott Architects, Vancouver
UUfie, Toronto
Woodford Sheppard Architecture, St. John’s
WORK/SHOP, Winnipeg
CURATORIAL COMMITTEE
Manon Asselin
Partner, Atelier TAG, Montreal
Professor, School of Architecture,
University of Montreal
Alex Bozikovic
Architecture Critic, The Globe And Mail,
Toronto
Diogo Burnay
Director, School of Architecture,
Dalhousie University, Halifax
Partner, CVDB Arquitectos, Lisbon
Javier Campos
Principal, Campos Studio, Vancouver
Sasa Radulovic
Partner, 5468796 Architecture, Winnipeg
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Generation Yet Unnamed
March 29 – May 7, Queen’s Square Gallery
Opening: Wednesday, March 29, 6:30pm
Generation Yet Unnamed is a new
exhibition focused on art made by
youth in Cambridge in multiple
mediums
including
painting,
drawing, sculpture, video, photo,
installation,
and
sound. The
exhibition explores the issues that
the future generation of artists, in
secondary schools and outside of
them, are addressing or questioning
in creative ways. It emphasizes how
art can shape lives and our youth
especially.
Projects Review 2017
April 24 – May 21, Design at Riverside Gallery
Opening: Monday, April 24, 6:30pm
Projects Review 2017 features graduate and undergraduate projects from the University
of Waterloo School of Architecture. The exhibition showcases the creativity, craft
and commitment to architectural excellence that are internationally recognized
qualities of the School. Undergraduate projects are immersed in a full range
of contemporary issues that span from the nuances
of building design to the sustainability of urban
precincts. Graduate projects are distinguished by
self-directed thesis work that examines the ever
changing cultural, digital, poetic, and political
conditions confronting architectural
practice in the 21st century.
Projects Review 2016 installation. Photo by Peter Ross.
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Young Canadian Paintings
Heidi Jahnke, Derrick Piens, Claire Scherzinger,
Larissa Tiggelers
May 12 – June 24, Queen’s Square Gallery
Opening: Friday, May 12, 7:00pm
This group exhibition of paintings by Canadian artists is
the second installment of a series of exhibitions exploring
the latest trends in the medium. In this collection of works,
mysterious and bizarre interpretations of landscape and
sculpture are present. Included are works in oil and
acrylic, as well as varying scales. Painting is well and
alive in 2017 and Canadian artists are proving that risk
on the canvas is still possible and that paintings can still
be young.
Claire Scherzinger, Incidental Prey, 2016.
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ART COURSES
ADULTS AGES 15+
All classes include a tour of the related art exhibition at our Comic and Graphic Novel Illustration*
Saturdays, April 15 – May 13, 1:00 – 3:00pm, PR
Queen’s Square, Preston or Design at Riverside galleries
Instructor: Alfonso Espinos
Join Alfonso, founder of Studiocomix Press, as he guides
CHILDREN AGES 4 – 7
you through comic book creation and introduces you
to examples of contemporary comic books.
The Joy of Painting: Contemporary Art*
4 wks, $80
Saturdays, April 22 – June 3, 10:00 – 11:30am, QS
Instructor: Kari Mullin
Discover the joy of painting using a variety of mediums
including paint, plasticine and mixed media.
6 wks, $80
PAINTING
Painting Studio: Oil*
Thursdays, April 27 – June 1, 7:00 – 9:30pm, QS
Instructor: Fabio Gasbarri
CHILDREN AGES 8 – 12
Discover how to use oil in a contemporary way while
receiving individual coaching. Bring any materials you
Print and Paint: Contemporary Art*
have to the first class and discuss with the instructor
Saturdays, April 22 – June 3, 1:00 – 3:00pm, QS
additional items you may need.
Instructor: Kari Mullin
Explore colour, shapes and texture through painting and 6 wks, $120
printmaking.
Open Painting Studio*
6 wks, $80
Fridays, April 28 – June 2, 10:00am – 3:00pm, QS
Animé and Cartooning Club: Art Deco Version* Join a group of local artists with the common interest
Saturdays, April 15 – May 13, 10:00am – 12:00pm, PR
Instructor: Alfonso Espinos
Create original characters in the style of your favourite
animé cartoons. Design a comic and capture the
adventures of an immortal hero or unforgettable villain.
4 wks, $60
in developing their creative skills. Work independently
among colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere.
6 wks, $60
TEENS AGES 12+
Tuesdays, May 9 – June 13, 7:00 – 9:30pm, QS
Instructor: Saša Rajšić
Make a mold and cast your own hand with our step-by-step
process. Then add artistic enhancements such as painting,
etching or accessorizing with the help of our instructor. An
ideal course for students new to mold making and casting.
6 wks, $140
Printmaking for Teens: Shadow Images*
Thursdays, April 27 – June 1, 4:00 – 6:00pm, DR
Instructor: Kari Mullin
Meet new friends while enjoying a chance to make
monoprints, collagraphs and dry point etchings.
6 wks, $100
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MAGAZINE
SCULPTURE
Mold Making: Casting Hands*
PHOTOGRAPHY
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
Join us at Monigram Coffee Roasters, 16 Ainslie St. S.
Intermediate Photography SLR (Film or Digital)* Select Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Mondays, February 27 – March 27, 7:30 – 9:45pm, QS
Instructor: Jason Gennings
Discuss the tricks of shooting subjects in film or digital
including composition, macro-photography and simple
portraiture. Students should have a firm grasp of their
SLR camera’s basic functions. Equipment needed: SLR
or Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens camera, tripod,
magazine and ideally a tiltable flash.
4 wks, $61.95
Advanced Photography SLR (Film or Digital)*
Instructor: Kari Mullin
April 19, Beginner Printmaking*
Learn to make original monoprints to give as gifts or
frame for your wall.
1 day, $35
May 10, Jewellery Making*
Learn to make your own jewellery by working with
sterling silver wire and semi-precious stones.
1 day, $35, Materials $10 (pay instructor)
Mondays, April 3 – 24, 7:30 – 9:45pm, QS
Instructor: Jason Gennings
This class examines studio lighting, low light photography,
special effects, photojournalism and topics raised by the
class. Students should master the skills of intermediate
photography before attempting this course. Equipment
needed: SLR or Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens camera,
flash light, tiltable flash, timer or remote.
4 wks, $61.95
Wednesdays, March 1, April 5, May 3, 1:00 – 3:00pm, QS
Experience the arts in a supportive environment! Arts
& Soul offers artistic experiences for those facing
challenges to their sense of well-being. Led by qualified
mentors from our local community.
Photography Basics*
Family Art Afternoons
Mondays, May 1 – June 5, 7:30 – 9:45pm, QS
Instructor: Jason Gennings
Learn the basics of photography through the study of
automatic and manual controls, focus, exposure, shutter
speed, aperture, flash work and camera care. Equipment
needed: SLR or Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens camera.
5 wks, $90
PRINTMAKING
Printmaking Design: Collagraphy*
Thursdays, April 27 – June 1, 7:00 – 9:30pm, DR
Instructor: Donna Stewart
Explore the versatile process of collagraphy. Create your
own unique prints by experimenting with relief and
intaglio techniques on wood, cardboard and plastic.
6 wks, $140
FREE DROP-IN WORKSHOPS
Arts & Soul
Sundays, April 9 and May 14, 1:30 – 3:30pm, QS
Bring the kids and get creative as a family! These
monthly art projects are led by experienced local
artists. All materials provided!
REGISTRATION
All prices are before tax where applicable.
* = registration required
Online: ideaexchange.org/art/courses-learning
By phone: 519.621.0460
In person: Visit any location!
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TEEN E-WRITER IN RESIDENCE
I am extremely honoured to be the very first Teen E-writer in Residence for ideaexchange.org/teens
When I heard that Idea Exchange staff loved my idea of having a blog on their website from teens for teens,
I was so excited. I was determined to make this happen because I feel teens should have a chance to voice
their thoughts, ideas, and opinions. I wanted to promote that idea. The goal of my blog is to inspire teens
through writing to find their passion, help us relate to one another, and maybe learn new things along the
way.
The teen years can be stressful and confusing which can make you feel like you are stuck floating in space.
I constantly feel that way about my future. I am floating off in the universe, going back and forth between
what career path I should follow, and the one thing keeping me tethered back to earth is creativity. My
technique in dealing with stressful situations is to write.
Idea Exchange offers many programs that inspire youth to discover their passion.
For example, Idea Exchange is seeking youth artists to join them for the annual
The Brush Off Junior event on Wednesday, March 22 at QS. This live painting
competition challenges teens to compete in two 30 minute rounds where they
will then present their amazing artwork to the audience. The winners move onto
the main event at THEMUSEUM in Kitchener.
Idea Exchange is also involved in Cambridge’s contributions to National Youth
Arts Week from May 1 – 7, which combines a variety of activities to get your
creativity flowing. Whether you’re interested in sports, music, volunteering
or drama, there’s something for everyone.
Make your 2017 a year to find your passion!
Mya, Teen E-writer in Residence
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MAGAZINE
TEEN PROGRAMS
STEAM Studio Launch
Saturday, March 11, 10:00am – 4:00pm, QS
HTC Vive — Google Tilt Brush — Meccanoid G15KS Robot
Watercolour Bot — Cricut Cutting Machine — PS4
Stemotics LEGO Robotics —3D printers — Brictek Art Mural
Google Cardboard VR & Pixel Phones
Kick off your week off with free immersive gaming alongside
The Pixel Project exhibit created by local artist Michele Jones!
Cube Club
Alternate Thursdays, March 2, 16, 30, April 13, 27
7:00 – 8:00pm, CM
Want to solve a Rubik’s Cube? Or maybe you’re
an expert but want to try a different kind of cube?
Enjoy a fun hour with fellow cubers. All skill levels.
All ages
Learn the Art of Poi Spinning
A/V Exchange: 102
Tuesdays, April 4 – May 2, 4:30 – 5:30pm, QS
Join us for the next step in creating, editing, and
publishing your ideas as we explore photography,
image editing and develop our very own digital
magazine! Ages 13+
PS4 + More Hour!
Wednesdays, April 5 – May 24, 4:00 – 5:00pm, QS
Drop by for PlayStation 4 Pro games – bring yours
Demonstrations: Tuesday, March 14, 2:00pm
and Wednesday, March 15, 10:30am, CM
or play one from our collection. We’ll also have
Munchkin Steampunk, Exploding Kittens and other
Event: Tuesday, April 4, 4:30 – 6:30pm, CM
From the basics of spinning and twirling, to a “bored” games plus crafts like CD weaving and
choreographed routine, create interesting rhythmic keyboard magnets. Ages 12+
and geometric patterns using poi. All experience
Improv for All*
levels welcome. Ages 12+
Thursday, April 27, 6:00 – 8:00pm, QS
Idea Exchange: The Brush Off Junior*
Learn the essentials on how to make up comedy on
Wednesday, March 22, 6:00 – 8:30pm, QS
the spot in a judgement-free space. Ages 14+
Cambridge artists aged 14 to 19 compete in
two rounds of exciting, friendly, live-painting National Youth Arts Week
competition. Your votes determine who wins each May 1 – 7
round with two winners advancing to the final Join this national celebration showcasing the talents
competition at THEMUSEUM. Revel in the creativity of young people. Enjoy a full week of activities
of the artists and cheer on your favourite! Free tickets aimed to challenge, engage and entertain!
ideaexchange.org/nyaw
at ideaexchange.org/thebrushoffjunior.
Artvibe: Spring Flowers Edition
Mondays, April 3, May 1, 6:30 – 8:00pm, PR
Tuesdays, March 7, April 4, May 2, 6:30 – 8:00pm, CM
Create a different plant-themed art project each
month. All materials supplied. Ages 13+
* = registration required
Scriptwriting for the Stage*
Sunday, May 14, 1:30 – 4:30pm, HE
Take part in this interactive script-writing workshop
led by an award-winning playwright. Learn how to
write for the stage and screen, and collaborate with
local playwrights! Ages 15+
ideaexchange.org/teens
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The Changing Face
of Volunteering
Volunteering is not just the purview of the retired these days.
Statistics Canada’s most recent report showed that more than 47%
of Canadians volunteered their time in 2010, the hourly equivalent
of over 1 million full-time jobs. Volunteers come from all walks
of life, all sectors, all ages and communities; and the tasks they
perform are as varied as the organizations they serve. Surprisingly,
the highest rates of volunteering were found among Canadians
who were younger, were single or in a relationship, or had young
children at home.
Today’s volunteer positions offer, by design, opportunities to grow,
learn, gain new skills or share established ones. Organizations
seek volunteers from across generations, with varied backgrounds,
different skill sets and priorities. By valuing the engagement of
diverse people, they invite in a wealth of opportunities. Win-win is
the mandate. Community growth is the goal.
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MAGAZINE
CREATE!
MARCH | BREAK
QS
FREE WEEK-LONG
FAMILY PROGRAMMING
MONDAY
MARCH 13
TUESDAY
MARCH 14
10:00am
Candy Land
Paw Patrol Party
11:00am
Finding Dory
1:00pm
Make Art! Masks
2:00pm
Beauty and the Beast
Dear Zoo
Make Art! Pi Day /
Pawley’s Reptile
Show
Make Art! Pi Day/
Pawley’s Reptile
Show
6:30pm
10:30am
Duck Tales
2:00pm
Big Game Fun
10:30am
Eric Traplin
Crash it! Smash it!
Science
2:00pm
WEDNESDAY
MARCH 15
THURSDAY
MARCH 16
FRIDAY
MARCH 17
Bumbling Bert’s
Magic Show
Power Rangers
Crash it! Smash it!
Science
Trolls
Fly High with Super
WHY!
Big Game Fun
Make Art! Animal
Prints
Make Art! Birdhouses
Heroes vs. Villains
Robot Circus
Camp Out
Pawley’s Reptile
Show
St. Paddy’s Day Party
LEGO Live! Party
PR
HE
6:30pm
Heroes vs. Villains
Finding Dory
Shake and Break
Dance Party
Camp Out
Mr. Chris and the
Gassy Bubbles
ArtLab
Power Rangers
Paw Patrol Party
Robot Circus
Super Mario Party
Fly High with Super
WHY!
GRAD Dance
Showcase
Mazes Galore!
St. Paddy’s Day Party
Pawley’s Reptile
Show
Excellent Experiments
10:30am
Dear Zoo
Beauty and the Beast
Shake and Break
Dance Party
2:00pm
Pawley’s Reptile
Show
Escape Room: The
Swamp
Mazes Galore!
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Candy Land
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Pick up our March Break flyer at any location for full program descriptions or visit ideaexchange.org/kids
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QUEEN’S SQUARE
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Time for 2s & 3s
9:45 – 10:15am
Ages 2 & 3
Totstime
9:45 – 10:15am
Birth – 35 mos
Time for 2s & 3s
9:45 – 10:15am
Ages 2 & 3
Totstime
9:45 – 10:15am
Birth – 35 mos
Shake, Rattle & Read
9:45 – 10:15am
10 – 24 mos
STEM Storytime
9:45 – 10:15am
All Ages
Baby & Me
11:00 – 11:30am
Birth – 12 mos
Explore on the Floor Stories & Stretches Explore on the Floor
10:15 – 11:15am
11:00 – 11:30am
10:15 – 11:15am
All Ages
All Ages
All Ages
The 4pm Project
4:00 – 5:00pm
Ages 7+
Explore on the Floor Stories & Stretches
10:30 – 11:15am
10:30 – 11:00am
All Ages
All Ages
CLEMENS MILL
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Time for 2s & 3s
2:00 – 2:30pm
Ages 2 & 3
Kindergarten
Connection
11:00 – 11:45am
Ages 3+
Kindergarten
Connection
2:00 – 2:45pm
Ages 3+
Preschool Picassos
11:00 – 11:30am
All Ages
HESPELER
PRESTON
MONDAY
STEAM Storytime
6:30 – 7:00pm
All Ages
The 4pm Project
4:00 – 5:00pm
Ages 7+
Totstime
10:30 – 11:00am
Birth – 35 mos
French Fun
10:30 – 11:00am
Birth – 35 mos
STEAM Storytime
2:00 – 2:30pm
All Ages
Baby & Me
2:00 – 2:30pm
Birth – 12 mos
Kindergarten
Connection
10:30 – 11:15am
Ages 3+
Stay & Play
10:30am – 3:30pm
All Ages
The 4pm Project
4:00 – 5:00pm
Ages 7+
Baby & Me
10:00 – 10:30am
Birth – 12 mos
Totstime
10:00 – 10:30am
Birth – 35 mos
Shake, Rattle & Read
10:00 – 10:30am
10 – 24 mos
Time for 2s & 3s
10:00 – 10:30am
Ages 2 & 3
Kindergarten
Connection
11:00 – 11:45am
Ages 3+
Explore on the Floor
10:30 – 11:15am
All Ages
Baby & Me
10:00 – 10:30am
Birth – 12 mos
STEAM for Tots
11:00 – 11:30am
Birth – 35 mos
STEAM Storytime
7:00 – 7:30pm
All Ages
The 4pm Project
4:00 – 5:00pm
Ages 7+
Totstime
9:45 – 10:15am
All Ages
Shake, Rattle & Read
9:45 – 10:15am
12 – 24 mos
Totstime
9:45 – 10:15am
All Ages
Explore on the Floor
10:15 – 11:15am
All Ages
Time for 2s & 3s
10:15 – 10:45am
Ages 2 & 3
Explore on the Floor
10:15 – 11:15am
All Ages
The 4pm Project
4:00 – 5:00pm
Ages 7+
The Everything Box
4:00 – 5:00pm
Ages 4 – 7
Baby & Me
9:45 – 10:15am
Birth – 12 mos
MAGAZINE
Art Lab
10:00 – 10:30am
All Ages
Totstime
9:45 – 10:15am
All Ages
Spring 2017 Registered
Preschool Picassos
9:45 – 10:15am
All Ages
Drop-In
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
In person registration begins Monday, March 27, 2017. Phone registration begins Tuesday, March 28.
All programs run the weeks of April 3 – May 27. Programs may take place before opening at some locations.
Doors open 15 minutes before the start of the program. No programs on Friday, April 14 or Monday, May 22.
BYOBaby Conversation Club
Thursday, March 30, 2:00 – 2:45pm, PR
Birth – 12 months
Drop in, relax and enjoy adult conversation while
your baby plays.
PD DAYS, All Ages
Friday, April 7
Egg-citing Stay & Play
10:00am – 12:00pm, HE
10:00am – 5:00pm, QS
12:30 – 5:00pm, CM
12:30 – 5:00pm, PR
Who’s egg-cited for Easter? Explore and create in eggceptional activities! Drop by anytime to play!
Friday, May 5
Mother Nature’s Playground
10:00am – 12:00pm, HE
Come explore stations set up inside and outside the
building. Dig, build and create!
Retro-Tech Off
1:30 – 2:30pm, PR
We have awesome new tech
toys, but have you ever used a
manual typewriter? What about
a rotary phone? Retro and new
tech combine to blow your
mind!
Mother’s Day Specials, All Ages
Celebrate all the special women in our lives. Share
stories, songs and create a special gift for loved ones.
Mother’s Day Tea
Wednesday, May 10,
2:00 – 2:45pm, PR
Marvelous Moms
Friday, May 12,
9:45 – 10:15am, CM
Make It for Mom
Friday, May 12,
10:00 – 10:45am, HE
Mother’s Day Stations
Saturday, May 13, 10:00 – 11:00am, QS
Heart of the Community
Celebrate active play with the unveiling of the new
play structure, community greenspace and programs
at St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School and Idea
Exchange, Clemens Mill.
Explore on the Grass
Tuesday, May 30 and Thursday, June 1
10:15 – 11:15am, CM
Let your little one play, discover and explore in funfilled, hands-on learning activity centres set up outside!
Family Field Games
Tuesday, May 30, 6:00 – 7:30pm, CM
Play games and test our new line-up of soccer balls,
basketballs and other sports equipment you can check
out with your Idea Exchange card!
Spring Has Sprung!
12:00 – 5:00pm, CM
Enjoy the blooming, growing adventure of a new
season with lots of activities inside and in our great
outdoor space!
Flower Power
10:00am – 5:00pm, QS
Make flower crafts, sprout new ideas, play games and
plant your own sunflower seed to take home.
Photo: Linda Pieper, 2016.
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STEAM Studio Launch
A/V Exchange: 102
Poi Spinning
Scriptwriting for the Stage
National Youth Arts Week
SPRING 2017
ideaexchange.org/teens