15May/21

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May 15, 2021UncategorizedCindy

Today I attended LitFest (Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop writing competition’s party) via Zoom. While online, I learned that two of my submissions placed. ‘Lost Innocence’ placed first in the creative nonfiction category.Read More…

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Cindy I. Matthews

5 days ago

TOOK YOU SO LONG has been printed. Now to be bound, trimmed, sewn. Then in your hands. Woot!!#shortstory #debutcollection#debutbook#shortstories#tookyousolong ... See MoreSee Less

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Cindy I. Matthews

2 weeks ago

This class is filling up! Don’t be disappointed by waiting. Sign up sooner than later to save your spot. Find your writing voice! ✏️✍️🖊Are you someone who enjoys writing? Maybe you have written in the past but have felt blocked to start again? Join Cindy Matthews, local author of the debut short story collection Took You So Long, published by Porcupine’s Quill, 2022, for ways to ignite your writing. The focus will be on creating short fiction but many of the strategies used will be applicable to memoir and creative nonfiction writing.When: Wednesday August 24Time: 1:00-4:00Where: sound+colour Gallery 316 Mill Drive, PaisleyCost: $60-Bring a pen and water bottle. Cindy Matthews will supply the paper.Registration through: travellingartlab@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less

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Cindy I. Matthews

2 weeks ago

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Cindy I. Matthews

3 weeks ago

This Saturday at Bruce County Bookstore! ... See MoreSee Less

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Cindy I. Matthews

3 weeks ago

And that’s a wrap. Artists on the River vendors have packed up and left for the day. Thanks for the support (virtual and in-person). ‘Twas a great day.Huge shout-out to #paisleyartscape !! ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

Cindy I. Matthews at Artists on the River 🌞 ... See MoreSee Less

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Cindy I. Matthews

1 month ago

I’m leading a writing activity in late August. August 24th to be exact. $60 for the entire afternoon session. Find fiction in your writing by starting out with things you know about your own life.Friday night, you might enjoy a movie night in Paisley followed by quite a collection of Saturday activities which we are calling Paisley's Sidewalk Party. The list is long!Current participation (that we know of) is as follows:Melissa Kanmacher - use of Saugie costume (volunteers to bring Saugie to life are appreciated)Saugie SudsExplore a beehive with a beekeeper at the Farmer's Market @ Orchard's LandingAnn Fauchon - Belle Dame puppetElora Soap Company - providing bubblesBonfire on QueenPaisley CommonMidtown (Saugie Stop)Village ThriftDella BellaHive and Dandelion free cookiesChief Tiernan/Moiken Penner - opening the Hose TowerTreasure Chest Museum BCPL Paisley Branch - book sale and Summer Reading Club craftsFreshmart - Sample SaturdayTravelling Art Lab - photo opportunities placed at the Town Hall and Post OfficeBob Robb - buskingAllen's HHBC - 25% off all soils and mulch, and $100 off all in stock Pit Boss smokers.Paisley ArtScapeContributions of My Main Street:2 activity hubs (north and south side of river)Love Letters to Paisley"Speak Your Mind" placemaking workshopBuskerSound+Colour open houseAEYC Building Bridges Art Showface painting - Niki PadburyLarge gamesAdditional items. . . Feel free to comment below if you have items to add. EVERYONE WELCOME! ... See MoreSee Less

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Cindy I. Matthews

1 month ago

Today! Jon Radojkovic will talk about barn construction and preservation from 2:00 to 4:00. Jon is the author of "Barns in the Queen's Bush" (published by Ginger Press Bookshop and Cafe) and "Barn Building" and President of Ontario Barn Preservation. In partnership with the Bruce County Bookstore #DowntownCargill #ExploreTheBruce #BruceGreySimcoe ... See MoreSee Less

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Cindy I. Matthews

1 month ago

I’m at The Mill Pond Gallery in Cargill where artist Kristina Maus is working at adding to some works-in-progress. So fun and interesting to watch her compose / paint.#millpondgallery ... See MoreSee Less

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Cindy I. Matthews

1 month ago

I’ll be there.Artists on the River 2022! Saturday July 23 along Water Street you will find over 25 vendors from the surrounding areas selling handmade items such as jewelry, decor, various visual art, clothing, housewares, and more. There will be a kids activity area, and just down the road you will find the Paisley Blues Festival in full swing from 11-6 (and, as always, there are the usual fabulous places to eat, shop, and play in our artistic village) 🌞Come spend the day with us in Paisley!#paisleyvillage #explorethebruce #arranelderslie ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

The proofs have been sent to the publisher. Will not be long now. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

I’ll be one of the artists at Artists on the River in Paisley 10-4 on July 23. Looking forward to seeing you there.ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Cindy I. MatthewsCindy I. Matthews is a local writer and visual artist. In her art practice, she uses a number of materials and techniques to create abstract art. For the Artists on the River event, Cindy will have a number of ‘minis’ available; small, easily portable and very affordable encaustic pieces painted on wood. Her encaustics feature a dreaminess achieved by the placement of the layers, the colour of wax selected, and various embedded items.cindymatthews.ca/Artists on the River 2022 - Saturday July 23 (10am-4pm) Water Street, Paisley ON ... See MoreSee Less

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Paisley Artscape Society is in Paisley, Ontario.

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Artists on the River - ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Cindy I. MatthewsCindy I. Matthews is a local writer and visual artist. In her art practice, she uses a number of materials and techniques to create abstract art. For the Artists on the River event, Cindy will have a number of ‘minis’ available; small, easily portable and very affordable encaustic pieces painted on wood. Her encaustics feature a dreaminess achieved by the placement of the layers, the colour of wax selected, and various embedded items.Artists on the River 2022 - Saturday July 23 (10am-4pm) Water Street, Paisley ON ... See MoreSee Less

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Artists on the River

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Cindy I. MatthewsCindy I. Matthews is a local writer and visual artist. In her art practice, she uses a number of materials and techniques to create abstract art. For the Artists on the River event, Cindy will have a number of ‘minis’ available; small, easily portable and very affordable encaustic pieces painted on wood. Her encaustics feature a dreaminess achieved by the placement of the layers, the colour of wax selected, and various embedded items.cindymatthews.ca/Artists on the River 2022 - Saturday July 23 (10am-4pm) Water Street, Paisley ON ... See MoreSee Less

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Cindy I. Matthews

1 month ago

Such a fun time with 25 short story enthusiasts at the preview/pre-launch of my debut contemporary short story collection TOOK YOU SO LONG at The Mill Pond Gallery in Cargill Ontario on July 1. Publisher: #porcupinesquill Erin On. #literary #literaryshortstories #shortstories #canadian#CanLit #cargill #canadaday #ArtGalleryEvent #artgallery @themillpondgallery #questionandanswer#qandaThank you Adriana Crivici for taking such great photos. ... See MoreSee Less

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Cindy I. Matthews

3 months ago

Watched a recording of a drawing class put on by @londondrawinggroup and @joshua.armitage in which we spent a lot of time seeing and drawing shapes rather than objects. I loved the four secrets of drawing. #drawing #londondrawinggroup #stilllife #amdrawing ... See MoreSee Less

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