November 26, 2011 by Brad.

Greetings! Due to travel and Christmas, Turning Point Arts will be closed during certain days in December.

December 2 to 6

Brad will be visiting family in Ontario for a few days in early December. Therefore, the digital design and printing side of Turning Point Arts will be closed from Friday December 2 to Tuesday December 6 inclusive. Brad will be back in the studio on Wednesday December 7 at 11:00 am.

While Brad’s away, Peggy will keep the Turning Point Arts showroom gallery and pottery studios open regular hours, except Tuesday December 6, when Peggy will be working that day our other outlet, The Pottery Store in Chemainus. Everyone knows that we own The Pottery Store, right?

December 22 to 31

We’ll be closing everything down at Turning Point Arts for a much needed hiatus from Thursday December 22 through Saturday December 31 inclusive. Regular Turning Point Arts hours will resume on Tuesday January 3, 2012 at 11:00 am.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Merry Christmas everyone and thanks so much for your support, friendship and business in 2011. We look forward to seeing and working with everyone again in 2012.

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September 7, 2011 by Brad.

Doug Gilbert: Photography and Art (Sept. 27)

Our guest speaker this month is well-known photobased artist and photographer extraordinaire Doug Gilbert from Metchosin, BC. Doug will present his multimedia show “Photography and Art” which is certain to entertain, captivate and inspire everyone.

September 21, 2011 at 7:00pm, in Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue in Ladysmith. Locator map. Everyone is welcome. There is a $5 drop-in fee for non-members. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. For more info on the club, visit the web site www.ladysmithcameraclub.com.

Mid-Island Photo Expo 2011 (Deadline: Sept. 23)

The 2nd Annual Mid-Island Photo Expo is in full swing. This competition is open to photographers of all skill levels on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. The entry fee is only $15 per image. This year MIPE will select the 80 top scoring digital submissions to go into the print Exhibition and Sale, from which 8 winners will be chosen in two categories: i) Colour and ii) Black and White.

The deadline for digital submissions is September 23, 2011. The fee is only $15 per image and the gallery commission (for pieces sold during the Exhibition and Sale) is only 20%, so there is absolutely no reason why YOU shouldn’t be in this great competition. Get all the details here.

Doug Routley to give keynote at MIPE 2011 opening

Doug Routley, MLA for Nanaimo-North Cowichan, is not only providing sponsorship for MIPE 2011, he has graciously accepted our invitation to be the keynote speaker at the gala opening and awards ceremony on November 5. Everyone is welcome to attend the opening at the Ladysmith Waterfront Art Gallery. There will be music, refreshments and of course, great photography to admire and take home.

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September 18, 2010 by Brad.

“Reflecting Nature: Reflecting Spirit” is the title of Cathi Jefferson’s monumental installation piece now exhibiting at the Cowichan Valley Arts Council office at 2 - 139 Station Street, Duncan. I was very much impressed by how Cathi’s workmanship demonstrates a complete command of and intimacy with her medium. This is definitely not pottery as one normally thinks of it–bowls, vases, urns, etc.–but rather an exploration of ideas expressed in organic analogs of nature and spirit, as the title indicates.

I strongly urge everyone in the Cowichan Valley area to make a point of seeing “Reflecting Nature: Reflecting Spirit”. I know you will be surprised and awed by it.

For further information, see the CVAC web site or Cathi’s own web site.

Cheers!

Brad

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September 1, 2009 by Brad.

Thanks to everyone who came out for “Arts on the Avenue” in Ladysmith on Sunday. The weather was awesome and we think more people came through than ever before. For our part, we sold some stuff and we met a lot of very nice people, many of whom signed up for pottery classes and took printing brochures and business cards. What more could one ask?

Thanks again!

We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

Cheers!

Brad & Peggy

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June 23, 2009 by Brad.

Greetings!

Ladysmith, BC has been registered for the 2nd annual Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk. This event is open to anyone who wants to join us in documenting our community through photography. You can find out all about it here. If you would like sign-up for the Ladysmith Photo Walk, just click here.

See you there!

Cheers!

Brad

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December 31, 2008 by Brad.

Greetings everyone! The Ladysmith Camera Club was honoured by an article in the Ladysmith Chronicle for Tuesday December 30, page 17. You can also find the article online at:

http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_central/ladysmithchronicle/entertainment/36855894.html

Cheers and Happy New Year!

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December 29, 2008 by Peggy.

On December 15th, my dear friend and writing colleague, Joyce Barnes, passed away quietly in her sleep.  She had been fighting brain cancer for 18 months.  Remarkably, after removal of a sizable tumor early in the summer of 2007, Joyce managed to fulfill the wish list she made when diagnosed.  She accompanied the family on a cruise to Austrailia last January, she attended the International Midwifery conference in Glasgow last May and leading up to that, she completed and published her book “The Green Lady: Memoirs of a Glasgow Midwife”.  Brad and I were proud and priveleged to contribute to the book’s birth through editing, layout and book design as well as facilitating the publication and printing process.  Happily, most of the original 1000 books have sold and a second printing is being considered.

Joyce, whose pen name was Helena Joyce, never lost her quick wit and humour.  She was taken quickly and painlessly while her two daughters, Morag, from Austrailia and Sheila, from Wales, accompanied Rick at the Palliative Care Unit.  I spent some time with her just six days prior and we discussed other projects she would like to have published.  Brad and I hope to help that dream come true someday.   In our hearts, this dear and lovable lady lives on through her many stories and characters, including ‘Smithy, the Transfer Beach Ghost’, ‘The Adventures of Molly and Donegal’ and ‘Angus McDuff’.  I love you, Joyce.

Peggy

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December 17, 2008 by Brad.

The Ladysmith Camera Club theme for December was “Emotion”. See the top 6 selections here.

If you’re interested in joining the Ladysmith Camera Club, please click here to send an email to the club to get further information. The club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at “The Terrace Room” behind “The Beanery Cafe” at 341 First Ave, Ladysmith, British Columbia. The public is welcome. The LCC welcomes new members, novice to pro.

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December 12, 2008 by Brad.

Greetings everyone!

Turning Point Arts will be closed for 2 weeks starting Wednesday December 24, 2008. We will re-open for business at 11:00am on Wednesday January 7, 2009.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Peggy & Brad

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December 8, 2008 by Brad.

The “Artists of Ladysmith Create…DOWNTOWN” sale, from December 8 to December 24, 2008, has extended its hours. The revised hours are:

Mon-Wed: 9am - 5pm
Thu, Fri: 9am - 8pm
Sat: 9am - 5pm
Sun: 11am - 5pm

“Meet & Greet” with the artists, Thursday, December 11, 3pm - 8pm

Gift shopping made easy! Find the perfect last-minute item!

The event is being held at 524 First Ave., Ladysmith, BC.

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