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NEWS RELEASE

Registration Opening for West Lincoln Harvest Routes Celebration

For Immediate Release: September 20, 2022

Spark up your imagination and get your creative juices flowing, because the Township of West Lincoln’s much anticipated celebration of arts and culture returns September 30 to October 1, 2022. Harvest Routes workshop registration opens at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. 

Also returning for the first time since 2019 is the Artists’ Marketplace, which will run on October 1, 2022. Local artists, crafters and makers will display and sell their creations at the West Lincoln Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This year’s workshops are being run by the Watering Can, Creative Bug, ANG Design, My Painted House, and the West Lincoln Public Library.

Harvest Routes Workshop Schedule
WorkshopDetailsLocationSep. 30Oct. 1

Watering Can

(Adults 14+)

 Create an autumn floral piece West Lincoln Community Centre

10 a.m.

12 p.m.

2 p.m.

10 a.m.

12 p.m.

2 p.m.

Card Making

(Adults 14+)

 Create a seasonal set of greeting cards West Lincoln Community Centre 2 p.m.  

Creative Bug

(Kids 3-6)

 Create tactile art West Lincoln Community Centre   10 a.m.

Creative Bug

(Kids 6-10)

 Create abstract acrylic West Lincoln Community Centre   12 p.m.

Creative Bug

(Kids 10+)

 Create Dragon Glow Moon Sketch West Lincoln Community Centre   2 p.m.

ANG Design

(Adults 14+)

 Make a welcome door mat Caistor Community Centre

10 a.m.

12 p.m.

2 p.m.

10 a.m.

12 p.m.

2 p.m.

My Painted House

(Adults 14+)

 Make an autumn wreath Wellandport Community Centre

10 a.m.

12 p.m.

2 p.m.

  

My Painted House

(Adults 14+)

 Make a hanging pumpkin Wellandport Community Centre

 

10 a.m.

12 p.m.

2 p.m.

West Lincoln Public Library

Autumn Wreath Project

(no registration required)

Smithville Library Branch

Caistorville Library Branch

Wellandport Library Branch

 

10 a.m.

12 p.m.

2 p.m.

West Lincoln Public Library

Remembrance Rock Painting

(no registration required)

Caistorville Library Branch

Smithville Library Branch

10 a.m.

12 p.m.

2 p.m.

 

Those wishing to attend workshops must register in advance (unless otherwise noted) by completing the online form on the Harvest Routes event page.

Adult workshops are $15 each and kids’ workshops are $10 each, with the exception of the West Lincoln Public Library workshops, which are free, and the Card Making workshop, which is free with a non-perishable donation to West Lincoln Community Care.

In conjunction with the Harvest Routes celebration, Ker Church is holding an Open House and Coat Drive on October 1, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 9353 Twenty Road. A 1892 Pipe Organ Performance will take place at 11 a.m.

For notifications and important updates, remember to follow the Township of West Lincoln on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TWPWestLincoln.

Quotes:

“Harvest Routes is a great opportunity to gather with neighbours, friends and family for fun and fellowship. Thank you to our Recreation Staff for their hard work planning and organizing this well-loved event.”

Dave Bylsma

Mayor

“I look forward to this event every year. Harvest Routes is a wonderful celebration that brings inspires creativity throughout West Lincoln’s urban and rural areas. You can learn a new creative skill then come away with a beautiful decoration for your home or gift for a loved one. I can’t wait to see everyone’s creations!”

Bev Hendry

Chief Administrative Officer

Media Contact:

Beth Audet

Communications Specialist

baudet@westlincoln.ca

289-244-9069