Whitby Free Press, 10 Sep 1975, p. 9

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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1975, PAGE 9 Posters on exhibit at Whitby Arts Station An exhibit of posters is being featured at the Whitby Arts Station until September 28. The exhibit is presented by Whitby Arts in coopera- tion with the Pan Gallery of Toronto. It consists of post- ers from the collection of the Lords Gallery in London and Douglas Chambers and Rob- ert Stacey, both of Toronto. Works by artists from Eng- land, France and the U.S.A. are included and- those represented are Toulouse- Lautrec, Bonnard, Mucha, Newbould, Bradley, Penfield, Reed and many others. The fall classes also begin shortly and people should register for them immediate- ly. The Tuesday morning painting group will get under- way in the middle of the month. This group meets at the station on Tuesdays for a few hours of painting each week. The non-instruct- ed sessions include occasional sketching trips and films. Students should take lunch and supplies. For further information on the exact starting date, call the station at 6684185 or Ruth Cond at 668-8558. Cost per session is $1 for members or $1.50 for non-members. The first session of the Saturday art classes for child- ren aged ciglit to 12 runs fromu September 27 to Octo- ber 25 and tlie second from November 15 to December 13. The classes froni 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturdayswill be instructed by Ray Lokker for drawing and painting and Pat Bullock for pottery and weaving. Cost is $20 for members and $22.50 for non- members and includes supplies. The life draWving and paint- ing classes with Jim Paget begin September 29 and end Decenber 8 and are held Mondays from 7:30 to 10 p.rn. The sessions will include lectures and life studies with a variety of tools such as conte, charcoal, chalks, pen and ink and watercolours which can be purchased at the station. Students should also bring alorg newsprint or cartridge paper. Cost is $25 for members and $27 foi non-members. Classical and folk guitar with Andy Donaldson, and accomplished guitarist and instructor, will be offered in two sessions, the first fron October 1 to 29 and the second from November 5 to December 3 on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 9:30.p.m. Each session will consist of five half lour classes on a one to one basis for beginners or more advanced studeits. Students should take their own guitars and favourite sheet nusic. Cost is $20 for menbers and $22.50 for non-members per session. Japanese brush painting witli Sue Tabachi also begins on October 1 and lasts until December 3 and is held Wed- nesdays froni 8 to 10 p.m. The sessions will consist of basic techniques and studies for the beginners and more advanced studies for those already familiar with the technique. An $11 set of ink stone and stick, and three small bamboo brushes is avail- able at the station. Students should also take newsprint, a rag and a water dish with thern. Cost of the course is $22.50 for members and $25 for non-members. Introductory weaving will be offered October 2 to December 4 on Thursdays from 8 to 10 p.ni. This comprehensive course in sim- ple weaving will enphasize designing and weaving useful articles. The course will pro- vide information for the stu- dent to continue independ- ently on simple weaving equipment and provides an excellent basis for continua- tion of study on more sophis- ticated looms. Frame lqoms will be on hand for student use but other materials will be available for purchase at the station. Cost is $22.50 for members and $25 for non-mnembers. Registration for the above courses can be mailed in or taken to the station on September 23 or 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. Whitby Arts Memberships are available at $1 for stu- dents and senior citizens, $5 for adults, $8 for families and $25 for donors. "Very successful summer" for Whitby Arts-Paulocik "The summer proved to be a very successful one for Whitby Arts, thanks to the efforts of our fund-raising committee", according to Linda Paulocik, Director of Whitby Arts Incorporated. The Whitby Arts draw, convened by Aline Currier and assisted by the member- ship, realized a profit of $3,624. The winner of the $1,000 grand prize was Anne Davies of Whitby and Margar- et Bowden of Whitby won $50 for selling the most tick- ets. Town Carnival projects pro- vided great activity for the town of Whitby", said Ms. Paulocik. "Our third annual games night proved to be the most successful yet", she said. The evening of games of chance, music and refreshments raised over $ 1,000. The second annual out- door arts fair also raised a profit for the station. "Everyone enjoyed both events and we hope next year's projects will be as successful" Ms. Paulocik said. Whitby Arts was also represented at the Whitbv Trade Fair where many peo- ple showed their interest in the station and its activities. The director feels that the event attracted many visitors to the station. Ms. Paulocik added that the students who were with the station during the sum- mer will be missed. They were involved in many as- pects of the activities at the station such as staffing, child- ren's art classes, fund-raising, projects and general repairs. Durham North NOTICE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY STOPPING UP A PORTION OF HICKORY STREET AND BEECH STREET Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby intends to pass a by-law for stopping up and closing portions of Hickory Street and Beech Street, more particularly described as follows: (1) Hickory Street from the intersection of Hickory Street and Beech Street southerly to the north limit of the C.P.R. right-of- way being Part 2 on a plan prepared by Donevan & Fleischmann Co. Ltd., Job No. 24458, deposited in the Clerk's office. (2) Beech Street from the intersection of Beech Street and Ash Street easterly a dis- tance of 146.79 feet, being Part 1 on a plan prepared by Donevan & Fleischmann Co. Ltd., Job No. 24458, deposited in the Clerk's office. And further take notice that on the 6th day of October, A.D., 1975 at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Town of Whitby municipal build- ing, a Committee of Council will hear in person or by his counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected by the by-Iaw, and who applies to be heard by so notifying the Clerk in writing no later than 5:00 p.m., on the 2nd day of October, A.D., 1975. All material regarding this subject is on file and open for public inspection in the office of the Clerk. Dated at the Town of Whitby this 3rd day of September, A.D., 1975. Wm. H. Wallace, A.M.C.T., Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Whitby, 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby, Ontario.

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