Category: Events

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Events, Spare Room Gallery

On Now: Nov. 1 – Dec. 27, 2024

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

“BLESSINGS”

Marcella Pedersen is an award-winning stitcher whose practice began at the age of 10. Inspired by her aunt’s Bobbin Pin Lace, and taught embroidery stitches by her mother, Marcella has spent a lifetime creating works of art recognized for their skill and their beauty.

“With machine embroidery and factories making our clothing, hand embroidery seems to have lost its popularity…” She wanted to learn as many kinds of embroidery before they were lost all together. Now that she is involved with the Embroiderers’ Association of Canada, she is not as worried anymore and has seen a growing interest in embroidery. – from “Before it is Lost: Thirty Stiches, by Marcella Pedersen, Artist.

Dancing Loon Blessings by Marcella Pedersen
Dancing Loon Blessings by Marcella Pedersen

Pedersen’s exhibit will be on display at the Spare Room Gallery through November and December 2024. Select items are for sale. Inquire with the Artist.

MEET THE ARTIST
Wed. Nov 6: 3:30 – 5:30pm
Fri. Nov. 8: 11am – 1:30pm
Fri. Nov. 15: 2:30 – 4pm
Fri. Nov. 29, 2:30 – 4pm

113 Broad Street, Cut Knife, SK
Wednesdays 1:30 – 6:30pm & Fridays 11:00am – 4pm
or visit by appointment. Free admission.

~ Debbie M.

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Events, Spare Room Gallery, Summer

On Now: Sept. 1 – Oct. 25, 2024

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

“HANDS”

Chris Hodge was initially an abstract painter influenced by the simple yet deep texture of his prairie surroundings. More recently, he has been investigating figure work and portraits as an extension of the abstractions. The pieces in Hands could be considered semi-abstract as the shapes and colours are not natural but designed to elicit emotions in the observer.

Our hands are the vehicle by which we engage the world around us. Whether creating, caressing, destroying or other activities, our hands are an integral part of the process...

Colour and simplicity are my main concerns when painting and I like to use layers of paint, hopefully leaving a deep impression on the viewer. ” – Chris Hodge, Artist.

poster for chris hodge exhibition - hands

Hodge’s exhibit will be on display at the Spare Room Gallery through September and October 2024. Select items are for sale. Inquire with the Artist.

113 Broad Street, Cut Knife, SK
Wednesdays 1:30 – 6:30pm & Fridays 11:00am – 4pm
or by appointment. Free admission.

~ Debbie M.

Events, Museum, Summer

The Parade Float

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

A GROUP EFFORT

It began with the question: “Will we have a float this year?” When the answer became ‘yes’, the conversation moved to the details i.e. the theme, the presentation, the music and the candy. Then, we needed a volunteer(s) to build the World’s Second Largest Tomahawk. We needed painters and sign-makers and candy hucksters, and a trailer and a tow vehicle, and decorations. And, then, people stepped up and we found everyone and everything we needed – and it was great fun!

The Museum sincerely thanks Albert Loranger of Rockhaven for towing the float; Lisa Drake for acting as kid wrangler; Ella and Hunter Drake, Jaikob Keys, Ryan King, Elizabeth and Victoria Larson, Lillian and Aurora Pentland for the candy distribution; and Mel Lumley and Randy Strelioff for the music. Randy and Angela Garon built, painted and decorated the tipi and tomahawk.

Truly a group effort that is very much appreciated. A few photos…

Cut Knife Museum Canada Day float with children
Pulling out of the Armstrong Building to line up at CKCS with our young friends, and Lisa, and Mel.
Museum Canada Day float with children and fiddler
The World’s Second Largest Tomahawk heading out on parade for Canada Day 2024
Float leaving Tomahawk Park to line up for the parade
And, there they go…

~ Debbie M.