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Accommodation at the Round House 
Why not plan an entire weekend "getaway" around your chosen workshop. Alone, or with a friend/partner, enjoy the luxurious Round House B&B. Stay in a luxurious, 1860 historic octagonal house, designed to maintain good health and serenity. There are golf courses, to many to mention; the Bruce Trail for hiking and climbing; walk the neighbouring park replete with stream and fantastic views. Enjoy our in-ground pool, with tennis and riding nearby. The Niagara Wine Route begins only 45 minutes away. Deluxe Suite $165, all other guest rooms $125. All with ensuite, includes breakfast and tax, double occupancy. Only 50 minutes west of Toronto, north of Burlington on the beautiful Niagara Escarpment.
"...when there's not enough time to get to Tuscany or Provence, come to Round House and discover peace and beauty and learn to play again."
Address: 6103 Guelph Line RR #2 Milton Ontario L9T 2X6 |
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A celebration of the artistic process in the everyday lives of some of the world's masters of music and fine art. Three glorious Wednesday nights in June, along with sunset and wine, discover the immortal beloved of Beethoven, the Clara, Robert and Johannes triangle; the things that tell Mahler about love. Together all of this makes for an evening, of wonderful people, music, art, nature and the setting sun. With George Sanford, composer, poet, teacher and artist as your guide, come experience the magical lives of composers and painters.
Brian has designed a new season of Found Art Workshops. Turn salvage into interesting and whimsical furniture pieces using wood, metal, mouldings, Old hardware, ceiling tin and more. Brian will guide you through the design/build process, resulting in a finished found art project. Work under the willow tree or inside the studio and let the magic of the Round House countryside inspire you.
Join us as we look to the Round House Barn chandelier for inspiration to create your own chandelier made of wire,glass, beads, stones and colourful paints. Learn the art of wire twisting to create the design elements that are at the heart of this project. This chandelier will cast a special glow of candles on your patio cottage dining table. Just bring your imagination! (Introduction to "Wire Twisting", evening workshop would be helpful, but not essential. See below.)
Step outside, relax and appreciate the world around you. A visit to the Round House will provide all the pleasures of a Provence landscape, replete with lavender and a spectacular view. What better way to discover the freshness of nature then through the medium of pastel? Pastel offers the artist what no other medium can-the simultaneous enjoyment of drawing and painting in lush vivid colour. Since nothing in nature is static, pastel is uniquely suited to explorations in light, colour, and fleeting natural effects. For everyone-beginner or advanced.
Awaken your childlike curiosity as we venture away from the Round House Barn and into the majestic forest. The forest provides a powerful setting for delving into the creative spirit and inviting a deepening awareness of nature. Along our journey we will explore rustic ruins nestled under a canopy of trees close to Bruce Trail. How did these ruins come to be? Through photography, journaling, found objects or traditional art making, the mystery of this site will be our inspiration. We will also consider ways other artists have approached nature in an effort to uncover their own visual language. This opportunity to play outdoors will be rewarding for the inexperienced and invigorating for the advanced.
Listening intensely to a composer and looking at an artist, this day workshop explores the early, middle and late careers of one composer and one painter per day. Three Sundays in July is an opportunity to discover artists as varied as leaves on trees. A day of Wagner and Klimt; a day of Beethoven and Casper Fredrick; and a day of Vaughan Williams and Burne-Jones. With a session in the morning followed by a gourmet lunch and then a walk in the woods, concluding with another session in the afternoon. While listening to recorded music, viewing framed art and in interactive discussion, you will be encouraged to journal your way through the day, with thoughts, emotions, ideas, creativity and soulful play.
The labyrinth is a wonderful tool to introduce us to the serenity of mindfulness. The practice of mindfulness is learning to become more fully aware in our lives. It is about experiencing life in the present moment. We can incorporate calmness, clarity, wisdom, and creative thoughts in order to remain open to life's possibilities. We will walk, talk, share, and create. A truly transforming day!
