Celebrate - Tourism Timmins

Map of This Year’s Activities
A larger, interactive version of this map can be viewed online
at http://tinyurl.com/culturedaystimminsmap2015
Welcome! This year marks the sixth year of Culture Days, a
Canada-wide volunteer movement that raises the awareness,
accessibility, participation and engagement of Canadians in the
arts and cultural life of their communities. This is the third year
organizations in Timmins are taking part in Culture Days with six
activities on schedule for September 26th and 27. For more
information visit http://tinyurl.com/culturedaystimmins2015
Schedule of Events
Schedule of Events
All activities are FREE and drop-in.
(Tea Ceremony requires pre-registration)
All activities are FREE and drop-in.
Saturday September 26
Pottery Throwing and Wheel Demonstrations: 8:00am to 12:00pm
Organization: Wawaitin Clayworks
Location: Mountjoy Independent Farmers’ Market,
Centennial Hall (814 Park Avenue, Next to Mountjoy
Arena)
Visit Wawaitin Clayworks at the Mountjoy Independent Farmers’ Market for
their second Culture Days demonstration. Learn the steps involved in turning
a one-pound lump of clay into a finished cup or bowl. Feel free to ask
questions, too! Finished pottery will also be available for purchase.
Weaving/Spinning Demonstrations: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Organization: Porcupine Handweavers and Spinners Guild
Location: 272A Third Avenue (Upstairs)
Join the Porcupine Handweavers and Spinners Guild for their
third annual Culture Days Open House. See demonstrations
on the various techniques of the art weaving and spinning.
Japanese Tea Ceremony: 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Organizations: Wawaitin Clayworks & Timmins
Public Library
Location: Timmins Public Library, 320 Second
Avenue
Learn about Raku pottery and take part in a
Japanese Tea Ceremony at the Timmins Public Library. There will be a video
demonstration of how Raku pottery is made by Wawaitin Clayworks, followed
by the Tea Ceremony. This event is open to all ages!
Space is limited; registration is required beforehand. Phone the library at
705-360-2623, ext. 8519 to sign-up.
Sunday September 27
Sunday Open Studio: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Organization: Porcupine Art Club
Location: Roy Nicholson Park (Intersection of Pine
St. North and Eighth Avenue, Timmins)
Join the Porcupine Art Club for their third year of participating in Culture
Days! Visit the clubhouse between Noon and 4pm on September 27 to meet
with local artists and try your hand at a collaborative painting on panels.
What’s it Worth Timmins Coin and Currency Roadshow: 1:00pm
to 4:00pm
Organization: Timmins Coin Club
Location: Timmins Public Library, 320 Second
Avenue
Do you have coins or paper money that have been
inherited from family or acquired long ago and not sure
their value? Drop in with them to the Timmins Library Sunday Sept 27 1 to 4
pm. Timmins Coin Club members with have a look at them and see if they
are worth more than face value. We will not be certifying, or authenticating
any coins or paper money. The four categories that the club will consider are:
Canadian Coins, Canadian Paper Money, International Coins and Paper
Money, Commemorative Coins and Medallions. Email nifinder@hotmail.com
for more information.
Lunar Eclipse Viewing: Starts at 7:45pm (Weather Permitting)
Organization: Science Timmins Astronomy Club
Location: Beach at Gillies Lake (near playground)
Join members of the Science Timmins Astronomy Club for
st
viewing the last total lunar eclipse until January 31 , 2018. Totality occurs at
approximately 10:47pm. Dress appropriately and bring a chair. Washrooms
available. Club members will provide water and snacking foods (veggie
sticks, chips, etc.). Email info@sciencetimmins.com for more information