Jewelry Workshop

We had a blast at our Jewelry workshop! Everyone enjoyed themselves and were able to learn a great new skill. Special thanks to Linda for leading our workshop for the first time. Who knows, there may be more in the future. Here are some of the pictures taken of the workshop. 

The Social Mystics CD Launch

Let me tell you all about stretching boundaries my dear friends. 

Picture this.

It's Tuesday night at the Tranzac Lounge.

Piano keys chime in with a melody, the strum of guitars catching a tune, a touch of harmony from the vocalists and the plucking in that bass.

Everyone was filled with smiles galore, all waiting to start the night's CD Launch session from CWS's band - The Social Mystics! #Iknowright #thatmomenthappened 

Did you feel it? Amazing, right!? The night was jam packed with such a cool vibe. So many great people & supporters came out. My favourite part, was watching some of audience members tap their feet or jamming to the beat. Even the ladies at the CWS Shop table in the back were shimmying #socatchy

It always a treat to see with my own eyes the bigger stage. I've been a member of CWS for the last 4 years, and the little time I've experienced compared to others who've been here longer, I've watched it bloomed beyond what words I would or could ever describe. What I saw was a dedication. A dedication to each other and each everyone of the members & staff committed to making CWS (as I would normally say) a home to come to. All the hard work and coming together as a community just blows my mind. 

We've committed to our craft and you could see it that night. #YayTeamwork!

From CWS Shop table (& mini dance floor)

The Social Mystics in preparation for the CD Launch

Thanks for listening & your support <3,
Coco (member)

Where the process of art becomes art itself

Rod's painting palette photographed by Coco

A great night was had by all at Art Gems, our annual fundraiser!

Artist Lawrence and his beautiful painting, and Melanie's great piece shown above it.

Aileen and Declan selling our amazing cards, day timers, notebooks and more! 

Some of the incredible paintings on display  before going into the live auction.

A full house at the event location, The Berkeley Church.

Shelly and Bruce in a Creative Zone.....there's Nothing better!

Gustavo painting a beautiful ceramic fairy he made for Declan.

A photo by Declan of Rick, and photographer Sean, at 401 Richmond for a gallery visit.

Another great shot from the photo shoot with Jenny taken by Declan Acosta!

Coco and Danielle heading off to Kensington Market for a fun photography shoot with Jenny.

We are overjoyed with the success of our recent Bowlathon. Our goal was $10,000 and we brought in over $13,000!!! It was super fun with lots of good energy. Here are the Marvellous Members team. Making us proud!

commUNITY MAP: Your World. Your Eyes.

 This project is collaboration with The Toronto Urban Photography Festival. It began with a short presentation about what Community Mapping is and the process used, CWS participants explored and went on a photo adventure in their community, with a specific focus on finding:

Linda - Karen Hill

Photograph by Linda Monteith Gardiner

Lawrence

 The Spirit of Water in Algae on a Rock

Miniature Cliff Landscape

 Autumnal Harvest  

 Bamboo & Ice

Autumn Night 

“The Artist harmoniously combines colours creating images of stylized plants

revealing the primordial spirit of nature that lies beneath ordinary reality”

Suzanne - series "New Beginnings"

 On The Moors

The Ancient

"These paintings begin with a physical expression of a particular feeling I have in that moment. I paint quickly and directly to the canvas without judgement. This is a new technique I chose because it allows me to convey the message I seek to express: hidden emotions that lye in storytelling."

Declan

A Night With Curiosity, Acrylic on Canvas, 12' x 12'

This is my War

You may think you have won, but 

don't you know that under these sheets I can create powers?

don't you know that if I build just enough courage 

I can just have a peak at the world outside My sheets?

or even outside My bedroom?

or even maybe just maybe,

My apartment.

Did you know that you haven't beaten me down?

In fact, I've become stronger for having written this.

Declan Danon Acosta

May 21, 2014

CWS Spa Day

 

Manicures for all!

couraging words...

Jude - Labour of Love

"I choose to not use the pottery wheel to challenge myself by
instead starting with just a block of clay and shaping it with my hands.
The bowl represents the connection between my brother and me"

Rick - Works to Go

Danielle

"Inspired by the Book of Kells"