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SUMMARY:Wild Canada in 3D
LOCATION:Downtown Branch\nDowntown Branch
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DESCRIPTION:Led by local Artist Carolyn M. Boyd\, Wild Canada in 3D is a f
 ree\, hands-on visual arts activity designed primarily for children and fa
 milies (ages 5-12) as part of Culture Days Barrie 2026. .\nhttps://barriel
 ibrary.libnet.info/event/17043379
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><br />In Wild Canada in 3D\, participants 
 will create their own small three-dimensional Canadian wildlife sculpture 
 to take home. Children can choose from a selection of iconic Canadian anim
 als\, The animal forms have been specially designed by Carolyn and pre-cut
  from cardboard using Cricut technology. Participants will transform these
  simple shapes into colourful works of art using acrylic paint\, paint mar
 kers\, pencil crayons\, and other creative materials. Children may choose 
 to create an animal inspired by its natural colours and markings\, or let 
 their imaginations take over and invent something completely unique and&nb
 sp\;along the way\, Carolyn will share interesting facts about Canadian wi
 ldlife\, their habitats\, and their importance within Canada&rsquo\;s natu
 ral environment.</p>\n<p>Participants will have the opportunity to:</p>\n<
 ul>\n<li>Explore colour\, pattern\, and texture</li>\n<li>Learn basic scul
 pture and design concepts</li>\n<li>Experiment with painting and surface d
 ecoration</li>\n<li>Develop creative problem-solving skills</li>\n<li>Expr
 ess their own artistic ideas</li>\n<li>Learn about Canadian wildlife and h
 abitats</li>\n<li>Create a finished artwork they can proudly take home<br 
 />&nbsp\;</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Art for the Whole Family</strong></p>\n<
 p>The workshop is designed primarily for children ages 5&ndash\;12\, but y
 outh\, teens\, adults\, seniors\, parents\, grandparents\, and caregivers 
 are all welcome to participate.</p>\n<p>No previous art experience is nece
 ssary.</p>\n<p>Younger children can focus on painting and decorating their
  animals\, while older children and adults can explore more detailed patte
 rns\, textures\, painting techniques\, and creative approaches. The goal i
 s to create an experience where families can make art together\, learn som
 ething new\, and celebrate Canada&rsquo\;s natural heritage through creati
 vity.</p>\n<p>All materials will be provided free of charge\, including pr
 e-cut cardboard animal sculptures\, acrylic paints\, paint markers\, brush
 es\, and other supplies</p>\n<p>This September\, the Barrie Public Library
  is pleased to welcome Barrie-area artist Carolyn M. Boyd for Wild Canada 
 in 3D\, a free\, hands-on art experience celebrating Culture Days Barrie 2
 026.</p>\n<p>Join local artist Carolyn M. Boyd on September 20 from 12&nda
 sh\;4 PM for a creative afternoon where children and families can explore 
 Canadian wildlife through painting\, sculpture\, colour\, and imagination.
 </p>\n<hr />\n<p><strong>About Carolyn M. Boyd</strong></p>\n<p><img src="
 https://static.libnet.info/frontend-images/editor/barrielibrary/Carolyn_M_
 Boyd.jpg" width="204" height="204" alt="" style="float: left\; margin: 0px
  20px 20px 0px\;" /></p>\n<p>Carolyn M. Boyd is an award-winning Canadian 
 landscape artist whose work is inspired by the beauty of Ontario&rsquo\;s 
 natural world. From the shores of Kempenfelt Bay and Georgian Bay to the f
 orests and lakes of Muskoka and beyond\, her colourful paintings celebrate
  Canada&rsquo\;s landscapes\, wildlife\, water\, changing seasons\, and th
 e stories found within the places around us.</p>\n<p>Art has been part of 
 Carolyn&rsquo\;s life since childhood. Growing up painting alongside her m
 other\, a landscape artist\, Carolyn developed an appreciation for observi
 ng nature closely and discovering the unique character of each place. Toda
 y\, those experiences continue to influence both her artwork and her appro
 ach to teaching.</p>\n<p>Carolyn believes that art gives children an oppor
 tunity to explore\, experiment\, express themselves\, and discover their o
 wn unique way of seeing the world. She creates welcoming art experiences w
 here there is no &ldquo\;right&rdquo\; way to be creative. Instead\, child
 ren are encouraged to use their imagination\, make their own choices\, and
  enjoy the creative process.</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p></p>\nhttps://barriel
 ibrary.libnet.info/event/17043379
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