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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 18, 1996 7 Bunka Embroidery Looks Almost Like Oil Paintings by Laura J. Richards Bunka Japanese Embroidery Embroidery is a popular art form that has been around since the turn of the century. Ann Bell, a Newcastle resident, resident, has been punching up art pieces since 1981 when she was introduced to Bunka embroidery by a friend. "She was doing it and said that I would probably like it," Bell recalled in a recent interview. interview. She liked it so much, she ended up taking classes for B Si i all n:o<;uams MUDS AT TIE MILL COURSES Crafts With Judith * Sundays 1-3 p.m. Oct.20-27 Junior Painting & Drawing* Wednesdays 4-fi p.m. Sept. 18-Nuv. 6 Learning to Draw (Ages 10+)» Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 18-Nov. 6 Presehonl Art» Thursdays 10-11:30 a.m. or 1:00-2:30 p.m. Sept. 19-Nov. 7 Pottery for Kids* Thursdays 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sept.l9-Nov. 7 Jr./Sr. Arts M<'dlcv»Satnrdays Sept. 21-Nov. 9 For Teens SCIENCE.'ART AND NATURE (ages 12-15) Thursdays 7-9 p.m. Sept. 19-Nov. 7 A ID HILT COTISES Art From Nature» Sunday 104 p.m. November 3 Uninstrneted Life Drawing* Mondays 7-9:30 p.m, Oet. 7-28 Life Drawing» Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 17-Nov. 5 Photo I» Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 17-Nov.5 Watereolor Painting» Tuesdays 11-2 p.m. Sept.I7-Nov. 5 Pottery» Thursdays 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 19-Nov. 7 Arts & Letters* Thursdays 7 p.m,Sept. 19. Great Faces fportraiture)» Fridays 1-3 p.m. Sept. 20-Nov. 8 Bountiful Fall in Watereolor» Sunday 10 a.m,4 p.m. Oct. 6 Painting a Heritage» Sunday 10 a,m,4 p.m. Nov. 24 ©J.P one and onc-half years, before before hying her hand at teaching. teaching. Bunka embroidery uses a needle which is hand- punched through fabric stretched on a working frame. The needle goes in through the material carrying a two-ply thread, and then is brought out. On the back of the material the threads look similar to stitches on flour or potato bags. But on the correct correct side, the stitches resemble resemble crewel work. The thread is stitched in half-inch stitches or shorter, depending on what is being /in ÏÀLl. Fl N SHVAE ( At Cullen Gardens ^ Sat. Sept. 21st & Sun. 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Bell says, "the same basic principles used in water colours colours and oil painting arc used" in Bunka Embroidery. "You're just applying the techniques in a different medium." medium." The use of colour as well as different shades of the same colours help to create "shading, texture and the depth" within the picture, Bell explained. The whole idea is "to make it look real," she says. Bell says Bunka Japanese embroidery is "an art form more than craft, because A punchy method. Bunka Japanese Embroidery doesn't look hard to do when instructor Ann Bell is behind behind the needle. Bell has been teaching the embroidery method for several years and enjoys getting new people hooked on the creative art form which gives people pictures pictures which resemble oil paintings in the end. when a picture is finished it looks like an oil painting." Also, this type of embroidery embroidery is fragile and needs to be placed under glass. On Friday morning, Aug. 30, Bell's living room on Lillian Lillian Crescent in Newcastle Village was chock full of frames containing pictures her students had completed and had submitted to the Peterborough Peterborough Agricultural Fair. Most of them were adorned with first, second and third prize ribbons. "I am pleased with the performance of my students," she said with a bright smile. She noted most of her students students find the form of embroidery embroidery relaxing. Bell also finds this art form relaxing and adds: "I get great satisfaction out of the finished product." Bell is gearing up for the next season of teaching this form of fine embroidery. Beginners pay less than $50 for a kit which comes with everything needed, including including the punch needle, thread, a working frame, a screen printed canvas, and general instructions. Bell, who teaches the techniques involved, tries to place beginners beginners alongside more experienced experienced embroiderers. While the embroidery form looks easy, Bell says, "it's not as easy as paint-bynumber, paint-bynumber, because when it is finished it won't look the •< •< •< -C -< ■6 ■< •C ■t ■< •C •< •< •< -C Our students arc - C performing at ' t Wonderland, ' J Raptor Dance " 5 Team and backup . £ dancers lo bands. . ( They have also - ( performed across • ( Canada - Spring • ( Fling, SkyDome, - < C.N.E., " t Trade Shows and " Î Convcnlions. ■ ( •< ■< •< ' £ Principal: Barbara Szabunia, B.A.T.D., C.D.T.A. ;< 435-0762 or 697-3177 ; j New and Returning Students :5 Call TODAY to Register! ; [ 16 Carislrap (Liberty and Baseline) UJ ; ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ : ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ » • Cullen Gardens will be the place to be tills weekend, Saturday, Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22, for tethered balloon rides. Come look over the tips of the trees and get a bird's-cyc- view of the delightful displays displays at the garden. While the cost of the extra activity is covered in the price of a ticket to Cullen Gardens, it is hoped people give a free-will donation for the trip up (and down) to go towards die Ronald McDonald McDonald House. Pilot Tom George and his daughter Tara George will be giving up-lifting experiences to all interested wannabe birds between 12 noon and 4 p.m. The balloon is from Tcl- cdircct, the producers of the Yellow Pages. The rides arc just one of many activities taking place this weekend at the Whitby gardens. There will also be a bunka Japanese embroidery display at Lyiulc House and the Chrysanthemum Festival which continues until Sunday, Sunday, Sept. 29. Judging has already already taken place, but the colourful colourful flowers will lie in full bloom. same as someone else's in the class." That's because students are allowed to put their creativity creativity into their pieces. "They have the license to put their own ideas into it," Bell said. "Everyone will blend them differently." Bell noted many of her students enjoy working with kits. However, she says, when she finds someone who wants to do their own de signs, she will work. with them. As for herself, Bell has designed designed pieces and worked from pre-screened kits. She enjoys both. If you doubt it, just ask how many pieces she has on the go at any one time. If you're interested in learning how to embroider using the Bunka Japanese method, give her at call at 987-2103. BRIDES-TO-BE ...^ If your wedding is three months or more ' away, you will want to attend and meet your community's Wedding Experts. ^Wdaomz ^Waqon BRIDAL PARTY Admission is FREE, but by invitation only. To obtain your personal invitation for you and your | mother or guest, please give us a call. Phone: 623-5873 Place: Bowmanville Lions Centred Time: 7 p.m. Date: Wednesday, October 23rd Look what WELCOME WAGON has in store for you ... • Free Admission • Exciting Door Prizes Wf .COME 4 • Special Displays • A Gift Bag for Every Bride AGON Since 1930 Friends Toast Official Opening of Jimmy's Sports Bar Staff, friends and well-wishers got together late last month to toast the opening of Jimmy's Sports Bar in Newcastle Village. Located on Highway Two, Jimmy's features not only great food, but also country music every Friday and Saturday night, along with karaoke and regular rock and roll nights and fifties nights. They also have big- screen televisions, and pool and dart tournaments. Raising their glasses in a toast to the new business arc: George Khouri, John Shankaran, of Padgett Business Services; John Mutton; owner Jim Trimble; Rodney Trimble; Todd Smith; Regional Councillor Ann Drcslinski and Josic Shankaran, also of Padgett Business Services. Balloon Rides at Cullen Gardens Also featured will be the the ancient art of bonsai from Matsuyama Bonsai Society skilled artists. There will be a Show. This will be the time varicl y ° f thcsc miniature when you can loam all about lrccs on display. with Elizabeth Belanger-Linkletter CTC Beware of Scams As the nights start to get a little nip in the air, we are reminded that fall is arriving. The new travel brochures are arriving daily; and the dreams are being made of that special holiday for the coming winter. At the same time as dreams are being made by you, there are other people out there who are making plans for your money also! Now is the time that you will start to see a number of SCAMS INCLUDING TRAVEL! Be aware, that when dealing with travel agencies that are properly properly registered by the Ontario Government; your travel plans and funds are protected by the Ontario Travel Compensation Fund! That should immediately alert you to the fact that if you are NOT dealing with an Ontario Based Travel Company then your funds are not protected. Scams come in all shapes and sizes such as some of the following we hove encountered: • a little ad in the classified section section of the paper offering a cruise for $299.00 call (xxx) xxxxxxx • a mailer telling you to come to a presentation and you have won a trip for two ... no obligation • a phone call stating that you have been selected as a finalist for a trip; do you have a credit card? • or something as harmless as filling out a form at the fair In all cases they have something in common ... they sound too good to be true! The other factor that they have in common is that they will inevitably ask for your credit card number in order to put a small deposit to hold your special cabin or space. The rest is as they say ... history history or experience. 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