October 2023 Pulse
Explore the November Digital Edition of the Mount Pleasant Pulse and get ready for “Re-Gift: A Holiday Swap and Eco-Wrap Extravaganza” on November 18 from 11 am to 2 pm. Join us for the 1st Annual Holiday Gift Swap, a Green Initiatives Committee event. Your source for all things Mount Pleasant!
CRAFTERNOONS | Felted Soaps | November 8 | MPCA MEMBERS
Felted Soaps Create the most perfect stocking stuffers!Leigh Ellen Caro Leverich will share the simple method of using wool roving (fleece) to felt around a bar of soap. The finished bar is beautiful and luxurious to use, gently exfoliating as it cleans. You will have the opportunity to make a set of four bars during […]
CRAFTERNOONS | Ceramic Door Hanger (two-part class) | November 1 & 15 | MPCA MEMBERS
Ceramic Door Hanger (a two-part class) Connie Zerger is presenting a workshop to make ceramic wall/door hangers. We like the idea of a welcoming Christmas themed hanger, but you may choose a different direction. The first session will be preparing the clay and creating your hanging and the second will be painting, embellishing and assembling […]
CRAFTERNOONS | Watercolour and Ink Poinsettias | November 29 | MPCA MEMBERS
Watercolour and Ink Poinsettias An aspect of Doris Loewen’s art practice is creating lovely watercolour and ink paintings. Shewill teach us this meditative technique to depict abstract poinsettias – or other mixed florals.You will be very satisfied with your finished artwork.
CRAFTERNOONS | The Classic Grinch Tree | December 6 | MPCA MEMBERS
The Classic Grinch Tree Back by popular demand, we’ll spend the afternoon getting into the Christmas Spirit by creating this well-loved little tree based on How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss. Enjoy the wee tree yourself, or give it as gift!
MPCA AGM 2023 Highlights: Thank You to Our Amazing Community!
Dear MPCA Community, We would like to extend our sincere gratitude for the tremendous turnout at our recent Annual General Meeting (AGM). Your enthusiastic participation truly made this event a resounding success. We are also pleased to acknowledge the presence of Councillor Terry Wong, who graciously attended the AGM and made himself available to our […]
CRAFTERNOONS | CARD MAKING | OCTOBER 18 | MPCA MEMBERS
Create a portfolio of six lovely greeting cards with that very special message for the people in your life. Connie Zerger, will guide us in exploring the hallmarks of an effective greeting card, including illustration, decoration and lettering of your sentiment.
CRAFTERNOONS | STILL LIFE WITH CHALK PASTELS | OCTOBER 11 | MPCA MEMBERS
Together with Tracy Franks, Crafternoon’s Artist in Residence, we will revisit the astonishingly forgiving medium of chalk pastels, a highly concentrated pigment that creates ethereal effects as we depict a Still Life composition.
CRAFTERNOONS | FALL WALL HANGING | OCTOBER 4 | MPCA MEMBERS
Doris Loewen, our neighbour and fellow crafter will teach us to create a rustic wall hanging using simple weaving and embroidery techniques, along with fun embellishments.
October 2023 Pulse
