I have little to no artist skill, but I thoroughly enjoyed the Fraktur painting workshop offered at the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre in Jordan. (Fraktur is a folky art form practiced by early Mennonite settlers.) Olivia inspired us by first walking us through the Fraktur Exhibit (entry to the museum is by donation) where beautifully drawn angels, birds and flowers embellished songbooks and documents from the early 1800s. Then we had an opportunity to create our very own Fraktur with lots of direction and kind assistance from Olivia. My friends and I pre-registered and had a great time in a safe environment. Thank you Olivia! Hope to return for your rug hooking...
Read moreThis is a really cool local museum, with brand new building with an original schoolhouse and early settlers home on site. Mainly focussed on local history with revolving displays featuring different topics of local interest and from abroad. The museum includes a lot of history of the local indigenous peoples and features artwork made by some of them. If you live in Lincoln then check out their kids and adult classes or swing by whenever they're open. It's a cool place to explore. My kids love it there. Super friendly knowledgeable staff. You won't be...
Read moreHaving grown up in Beamsville it was hard to see that the museum was actually in the building that was once the public library that I have many memories of hanging out while reading in the summers for the summer reading club but after experiencing it and enjoying all the artwork that was on display and the visiting ROM exhibit and learning how they host pioneer day and much more there it was amazing to know the space is still being used! I also had no idea about the freemasons "clubhouse" upstairs and was super interesting learning about it! Great...
Read more