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Apply by March 1, 2005
The Canadian Canoe Museum is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper. For more information about this position and application instructions, please download the full job posting in Word or PDF format:
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Sunday, March 6, 2005
Join us for an afternoon of family fun on Sunday, March 6 from 2-4:00pm! Enjoy a puppet show, and performances of traditional music by Fresh Water Trade while you visit the museum and register for our great March Break Programs. The cost is $5.35 per child and $6.95 for adults. All proceeds benefit the Museum's educational programming.
Monday, March 14 - Soapstone Pendant Carving
Morning Session: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Students begin with an up-close look at the museum's soapstone collection, learning about the unique qualities of the stone and its history as an Inuit art form. They then put sandpaper to stone to create their own soapstone masterpiece in the form of a pendant. For children ages 6 - 12.
Tuesday, March 15 - Kayak Building
Morning Session: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Students begin by examining our amazing collection of Canadian kayaks, learning about the materials used to make the boats as well as their design. They then work in collaborative groups to construct an 8-foot kayak from our custom-designed, pre-cut kits. For children ages 8 - 15.
Wednesday, March 16 - Soapstone Animal Carving
Morning Session: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Students begin with an up-close look at the museum's soapstone collection, learning about the unique qualities of the stone and its history as an Inuit art form. They then put sandpaper to stone to create their own soapstone masterpiece in the form of an animal. For children ages 8 - 15.
Thursday, March 17 - Introduction to Watercolour
Morning Session: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Students are introduced to and practice basic techniques in watercolour painting. They then journey throughout the museum, seeking inspiration for their art. Depending on time, students produce 1-2 watercolour paintings during this workshop and choose one to put in a paper frame. For children ages 6 - 12.
Friday, March 18 - Paddle Carving
Afternoon Session: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm*
Students begin by studying the different styles and shapes of paddles contained in the Museum's collection. They are then introduced to the basic techniques of working with a spokeshave to carve wood. Experienced educators guide students through the steps of carving their own souvenir-sized (24-inch) paddle. For children ages 11 - 15.
Fees
Each program costs $8 per student. This fee includes admission to the Museum and all necessary materials. If a student registers for 3 or more programs, the cost is discounted to $6.50 per program. * Please note that due to the extended time of this program, the cost for this program is $11.50 per student.
For more information, or to register, please contact Dana Capell or Kelly Bailey at .
PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS CAN JOIN IN THE FUN! GUIDED TOURS WILL BE OFFERED DAILY DURING WORKSHOP TIMES FOR THE PRICE OF REGULAR ADMISSION.
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