Everybody Loves Plushies! Soft Sculpture with Amanda McCavour
In this workshop, children ages 6+ were able to design their own plushies with visiting artist, Amanda McCavour!
Art in the Park: Chalk Mural with Amanda McCavour
Back in September, Amanda McCavour visited The Muse and helped to facilitate the creating of a fabulous chalk mural in Memorial Park.
In the Studio: Celestial Statement Jewelry with Shannon Stack-Lucas
Last Wednesday evening, the Douglas Family Art Centre had the pleasure of hosting a celestial jewelry-making workshop with Shannon Stack-Lucas.
Summer Speaker Series: Dr. Robert Thirsk
Last week, the Douglas Family Art Centre had the pleasure of hosting retired engineer and physician, and former Canadian astronaut Dr. Robert “Bob” Thirsk.
In the Studio: Techniques in Watercolour I with Susan Bulman
Earlier this month, the Douglas Family Art Centre hosted Techniques in Watercolour I with Susan Bulman in the Gail Konantz Studio.
In Plain Sight: The Land Registry Building
The Douglas Family Art Centre was created by constructing a new addition onto the building once known as the Kenora Land Registry Office.
The Forgotten Jewel of Lake of the Woods: Devil’s Gap Lodge
After its completion, the Canadian Pacific Railway wanted to take advantage of the beautiful lake and give it the recognition it deserved. It became clear by working together, Kenora and the C.P.R. could create a tourist destination.
Kenora’s First Rock Stars
Beginning in the 1870s the Geological Survey of Canada began working in this area, first to support the building of the railway and then mapping and searching for minerals. It was the geologists who contributed to this map that make it significant— these were Kenora’s first rock stars.
The Burley Mine
To the south and west of the still-visible slag pile of the former Sultana Mine is a small man-made island – The Burley Mine.
The Past is a Foreign Country
Braden Murray takes a look at the history of abandoned wedding traditions, and is reminded that the past is indeed a “foreign country.”
The Summer Speaker Series Returns!
The Summer Speaker Series Returns! by Shelby Smith After a 3 year hiatus, the Summer Speaker Series is back! Join us at 7:00pm every Tuesday evening in July and August at the Douglas Family Art Centre to hear from experts in our community on a variety of topics in...
Shop the Muse: Indigo Dye Kits
We now have fabric dye kits available at the Douglas Family Art Centre from The Love of Colour.
Shop the Muse: Hook, Line & Tinker Embroidery Kits
The gift shop at the Lake of the Woods Museum now carries embroidery kits from Hook, Line, & Tinker!
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2023: 150th Anniversary of the Signing of Treaty #3
It is a particularly special National Indigenous Peoples Day here in Treaty #3 Territory because this year we are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty #3 in 1873.
Shop the Muse: Unsettling Canadian Art History
The Douglas Family Art Centre carries a wide selection of books for artists and the art interested, such as Unsettling Canadian Art History.
Shop the Muse: Mini Tipi Blankets & Shawls
The gift shop at the Lake of the Woods Museum now carries a selection of blankets and shawls by Mini Tipi.
May 18th is International Museum Day!
May 18th is International Museum Day! It is a day to recognize that “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.”
In the Studio: Mushroom in a Bowl with Kris Goold
Last night (April 20th) the Douglas Family Art Centre hosted local artist, Kris Goold, for another sgraffito workshop: Mushroom in a Bowl.
Shop the Muse: Camping Collection
Do you feel it getting warmer? Plan your outdoor adventures with these camping resources at the Lake of the Woods Museum.
In the Studio: Painting Workshop with Patrick Hunter
On March 25th, the Douglas Family Art Centre had the pleasure of welcoming Patrick Hunter to lead a painting workshop in the Studio.
Shop the Muse: Creative Colouring Books
We have so many wonderful colouring books for adults and children at the Douglas Family Art Centre. Choose from a variety of interests.
Notice of Special Hours for April 5, 2023
Please be advised that the Lake of the Woods Museum and the Douglas Family Art Centre will be open special hours on April 5, 2023
*NEW* Spring Hours. In Effect April 4 – June 30, 2023
Beginning Tuesday, April 4th both of The Muse facilities will begin spring hours. OPEN Tues-Sat 10am-5pm & CLOSED Sun-Mon.
In the Studio: Spring Break at The Muse
Here are some of the fun and creative projects that were created in the Studio at the Douglas Family Art Centre during Spring Break!