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C2 - The Oakville Beaver, W ednesday S ep tem ber 25, 2002 White Rose H o m e // Garden c e n t r e s Event runs Wednesday September 25 th. to Sunday September 29t h Vi ;4 C .O O F F *i H o l l a n d Vs i Youngsters take to the stage with Creative Drama Kids develop imagination, confidence During the six weeks of classes, par ents work with their child, aged 18 months to three years, to stimulate cre "It's so cute, it should be illegal," ativity using puppetry, finger play, poet says Yo Mustafa, artistic director of ry, stories, music and props. "Initially, they stick close to their West End Studio Theatre, fondly known parents until they're comfortable, but as W.E.S.T. He's talking about the newest drama then they come out o f their shells," classes W.E.S.T. offers for parents and explains Welham. "We get them to explore movement and explore with tots. Dedicated to helping both children their voices." The program was so well received and adults experience the last year that W.E.S.T has joys of live theatre, last introduced a second "Initially, they stick year W.E.S.T. introduced series o f classes, Creative Parent & Tot Creative close to their parents Drama on My Own, for Drama, a light-hearted until they're children aged four and program designed to fos comfortable, but then five. ter motor skills, body Described as an excit awareness and vocabulary they come out ing hour o f "L et's development and expres of their shells." Pretend," this program is sion. · Bridget Welham designed to develop and It was so successful that exercise the child's imag its teacher, Bridget Welham. is offering the same classes ination, confidence, body awareness and expression through dramatic play, again. "Bridget is a wonderful teacher and improvisational games, music, pup she gets the children and parents work petry, story enactment and use of props and costumes. ing together as a unit," said Mustafa. Similar to the Parent & Tot program, A teacher with a drama degree from South Africa, Welham immigrated to this one encourages children to be inde Canada in 1980 and joined the CBC, pendent. "We'll work with different themes where she worked as an associate direc tor and, occasionally, as a director, on a every week," says Welham. "It will be variety of live and. taped programs. She interesting to see how much more cre also wrote and conducted a basic train ative the children can be on their own." The fall sessions the classes, which ing course for newly-appointed associ runs for eight weeks, is already under ate directors. The Oakville resident has three chil way. A winter series for each begins in dren and her love of youngsters and the November and a spring series in March. atre has led to her involvement in stag Class sizes are limited. 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An exhibit of photographs by Sheila C reighton, titled Trees o f the Celtic Ogham, will be on display at Patisserie D 'o r until Nov. 1. Photographer goes out on a limb with exhibit An exhibit of photographs by Sheila Creighton, Trees o f the Celtic Ogham, is on display at Patisserie D 'or, 301 Robinson St. until Nov. 1. This exhibit of 15 hand-tinted, blackand-white, and black and white infrared prints explores the connection of Creighton's Celtic roots and her respect of trees. Trees photographed correspond to an ancient Celtic alphabet, known as the Ogham. This 25-character alphabet was used to carve inscriptions in stone and wood in Ireland and Britain. Trees were assigned to each letter because of their energy and spirit and they each have special meaning. The only tree in this exhibit not part of the Ogham is Acer (Maple). Introduced as a tribute to Canada, the maple seen is the 500 year-old Comfort Maple in North Pelham. Native Americans believed the maple was good luck and passing a child through its branches would ensure a long life. Creighton notes: "Ancient Celts and Native Americans, as well as other earth based societies, believed trees united the earth and sky and held great spirits. Trees are guardians of our air and earth. They are important and deserve our respect. Trees possess healing energies and if you are seeking guidance sit under one. "The Celts understood their impor tance and made them a part of an ancient communication tool, the Ogham," said Creighton. September Store Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 9:00am-9:00pm Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm L IM I T E D T O S T O C K O N H A N D . visit our website at www.whiterose.ca "i ------------------- rBURNHAMTHORPE ROAD WEST 4 DUNDAS ST. W. Q.E.W . EXP. ERIN MILLS 3 1 1 5 D u n d a s St. W. M is s is s a u g a 9 0 5 -5 6 9 -0 9 0 9 BURLINGTON 4 2 6 5 F a i r v i e w St. B u rlin g to n 9 0 5 -6 3 9 -8 6 9 2 Author to read from new young adult novel On Saturday, Oct. 5, come meet Alison Barrid who will be reading from and signing her new young adult novel The Witches o f Willowmere, at Bookers from 1-3 p.m. For more details, call (905) 844 5501. Bookers is located a 172 Lakeshore Rd. E,, downtown Oakville.