Purchase a 10-day festival evening pass to attend any of the musical performances or hot docs film screenings.Join the fun every evening of the festival! Purchase a 10-day festival evening pass to attend any of the musical performances or hot docs film screenings for the price of 2.5 performances!
Join us to kick-off our 2023 summer festival, including welcome, introductions and program highlights from our festival programmers.Welcome and introductions - Joan Bendon, Festival Director, Muskoka Chautauqua Welcome and Land Acknowledgment - Glad Bryce, Board Chair, Muskoka Chautauqua Sponsor and government funding recognition - Gayle Dempsey and Gary Froude, Founders, Muskoka Chautauqua Gayle/Gary introduces and […]
Opening reception for this season’s exhibition in the Gallery in the Woods.Featuring pieces by: Sean William Dawson Gayle Dempsey Rob ElliottAudrey Mah Greg Hindle Susan HindleChristine HumeMagdalena TarkoLisa ElderMallory TingeySharon Wagner-Chazalon
A heavy-hitting brass band playing Top 40 hits to the classics. From the streets of Toronto to a waterfront concert at the Windermere Wharf.Born on the streets of Toronto in 2017, Big Smoke Brass is a leading voice in the Canadian brass scene. Dedicated to fostering community and connecting people through their high-energy music, the […]
Auyervedic yoga classes with Magdalena Tarko of Divine Intentions. This is a gentle yoga class with all levels welcome!Auyervedic yoga classes with Magdalena Tarko of Divine Intentions. This is a gentle yoga class with all levels welcome!Bring your yoga mat and a water bottle.
Join Mallory Tingey for an exciting pop-art workshop that will ignite your creativity and transport you into the vibrant world of pop-art!Visual Arts Workshop Series sponsored by Ruthann Brown, Engel & Völkers.Join artist Mallory Tingey for an exciting and immersive pop-art workshop that will ignite your creativity and transport you into the vibrant world of […]
Auyervedic yoga classes with Magdalena Tarko of Divine Intentions. This is a gentle yoga class with all levels welcome!Auyervedic yoga classes with Magdalena Tarko of Divine Intentions. This is a gentle yoga class with all levels welcome!Please bring your own yoga mats, blocks, water bottles etc.
Participants will explore several different techniques and processes in creating their very own unique cartoon characters.Participants will explore several different techniques and processes in creating their very own unique cartoon characters. With the guidance of published illustrator Sean-William Dawson, kids will learn how to discover and create characters unique to themselves, ending with their creations […]
Morning Yoga and Meditation with TerillPlease bring your own yoga mats, blocks, water bottles etc.
Participants will be engaged with Artist Melanie Siegel for a hands-on mini workshop in wet felting of cords to create a neckpiece or amuletVisual Arts Workshop Series sponsored by Ruthann Brown, Engel & Völkers.With the guidance of Artist in Residence Melanie Siegel, we present a “Feel the Felt Workshop”. This is a hands-on experience with […]
Morning Yoga and Meditation with TerillPlease bring your own yoga mats, blocks, water bottles etc.
Nature Journaling with Rob ElliottThis course is about using sketchbooks to gain a deeper understanding of the natural world.A nature sketchbook can improve one’s observations, aid with memory, and be a way of sharing your experiences with others. We will start with a look at observation and recording techniques, materials, and useful digital tools. Then […]
Morning Yoga and Meditation with Terill Maguire
Learn how to make your own playing card utilizing water-soluble graphite.With the guidance of professional mixed media artist Sean-William Dawson, participants will discover and explore the medium of water-soluble graphite, utilizing these techniques and processes in the creation of their very own playing card.
This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua’s curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.Please bring your own yoga mats, blocks, water bottles etc. This morning practice will focus on breath through the practice of Pranayama and conscious movement of Asana (posture) of Yoga. Pranayama is the […]
Enjoy a day of painting plein air using acrylics to capture the beauty of Lake Rosseau and the Muskoka landscape.Greg and Susan Hindle are excited to welcome both novice and experienced artists to join them in creating their own interpretation of what they see. Beginners will be led through easy steps to create their own […]
This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua’s curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.Please bring your own yoga mats, blocks, water bottles etc. This morning practice will focus on breath through the practice of Pranayama and conscious movement of Asana (posture) of Yoga. Pranayama is the […]
Pottery workshop with accomplished potter, Audrey Mah. Learn to make your own tea light holders!Be inspired by the nature around you as you create your very own clay tea light holder. Learn a basic pottery technique using self hardening clay. Design your cup size tea light holder by piercing partly clear walls to allow light […]
This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua’s curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.Please bring your own yoga mats, blocks, water bottles etc. This morning practice will focus on breath through the practice of Pranayama and conscious movement of Asana (posture) of Yoga. Pranayama is the […]
This program is a unique way to experience both the rich medium of fine art printmaking and artistic collaboration.This program is a unique way to experience both the rich medium of fine art printmaking and artistic collaboration. Guided by internationally exhibited mixed-media artist Sean-William Dawson, participants will explore the ins-and-outs of intaglio printmaking. Either as […]
Fun for the whole family in celebration of the culmination of Muskoka Chautauqua’s Arts & Culture Festival, sponsored by TDActivities will include:Windermere Lions Club barbequeWindermere Women’s Institute Bake SaleMichael Benton’s famous arts & craftsButton making with Sean William DawsonDrum circleFace PaintingDemonstration by Muskoka Birds of PreyTD Monster MuralMosaics and more
Jennifer Tung in concert including Christian Massuci Facchini, countertenor and pianist Ivan Jovanovic.A concert of sacred and secular classical music across different historical genres and of different kinds of love. Artistic director of Toronto City Opera and assistant conductor of the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jennifer Tung leads a uniquely versatile career as music director, […]
