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2012 Activities All activities will be held at the beautiful Manley-Bohlayer Farm unless otherwise stated. The farm is located in the endless mountains at 141 East Canton Cross Road just off Rout 414 and 3 miles east of Canton PA.
April 18 6:30 -8:30 PM Adult Photography Workshop with Bruce Dart, Cr. Photog.,CPP $10.00 fee
preregistration necessary by calling 570-673-3137 Bruce is an award winning photographer from Mansfield, PA. Over the years he has been a member of six professional photography organizations -- each offering seminars with some of the nation’s foremost photographers. He has served as president of the Norrtheast PA Professional Photographers as well as the Northcentral PA Photographers. Bruce Dart’s first certification by the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) was in 1986 and just recently he received re-certification by the PPA. This is a distinctive honor and well earned by Mr. Dart. Bruce owns Photos by Dart Portrait Studio in Mansfield and actively photographs in multiple themes. This class is open to experienced as well as beginning photographers. Bruce will discuss aperture, shutter, exposure, ISO, lenses and composition to help participants get better images. Dart explains, "With 30 years as a professional, I can just about handle most any level and we frequently get most levels at the same session."
April 21 9:00 -12:00 1:00 - 4:00 Full day $50.00 Watercolor Workshop with Ed Steinhilper preregistration necessary by calling 570-673-3137 Ed is the Director of the Lycoming Art Students League in Montoursville, PA. He is a gradate of Pittsburgh Art Institute and a juried member of the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society and the North Shore Art Association of Gloucester MA. Ed has studied with such noted watercolor artists as Carlton Plumer and Tony Van Hasselt. He is featured in the book "Artist's Secrets to Painting Tonal Values" published by the North Light Book Club. Ed describes himself as a "wet 'n wet" landscape painter. He was watercolor instructor at Williamsport Community College from 1987 -1993. He currently teaches 5 classes a week at the Lyco Art Students League as well as conducting annual workshops in PA, New York State and Cape Ann , MA. In Ed's words, "The mountains, streams and isolated hamlets of central PA provide endless subject matter for me and my students. From my house in Williamsport, it is a short drive to some of my favorite painting locations where the only sounds are the breeze whispering through the pines or the gurgle of a cool mountain trout stream." Participants in this class will work on their choice of a sea scape or landscape. Each student will supply their own materials. Matierials list: Paints: Raw Sienna, Light Red, Burnt Sienna, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Umber PAPER; Good quality 140 to 300 lb. 11x15" Fabrino, Arches CP, or RGH BRUSHES "I use a 2" wash brush for most of the painting, plus a #8 or #10 round and a #4 rigger.” MISC: pencil, gum or other soft eraser, drawing board (to attach your watercolor paper), container for water Ed says, "Buy the best materials possible. Using poor quality materials will leave you with less than satisfactory results." For those who do not have their own materials, Ed will loan brushes for the day and provide paint and paper at an additional fee of $5.00. Please bring a bag lunch. Coffee, tea and water will be provided as well as a light dessert. Call 570-673-3137 to register or for more information. Pre-registration is necessary.
April 28 Free Admission Spring Open House 11:00 to 2:00 An open house was scheduled for 2011, but..... we had a flood, then we had another flood but we'd love to have everyone come see the newly remodeled interior of the Manley-Bohlayer House and enjoy a luncheon prepared by the Canton Garden Club and volunteers who keep the spectacular gardens so beautiful. Lunch is $5.00. Proceeds will be used for improvements for the gardens. Questions----- 570-673-3137
May 18, 19, 20
Bradford County Museum Week "Passport Through Time" 10 AM to 4 PM each day Free Admission This event will coincide with all ten Bradford County Museums being open during these days and times. When visiting the Manley-Bohlayer Heritage Farm, please drive to the South Meadow parking area where all historic buildings will be open. It is hoped that Merel Eilffert, local blacksmith will be on hand on Saturday the 19th to demonstrate the craft of blacksmithing. He will also have items for sale. The historic area of South Meadow now has four buildings available for touring. The Hoagland One Room School House, the East Canton Community Hall, a Blacksmith Shop and Cider Mill with an authentic circa 1860 cider press.
June 2 Antique Appraisal with Ron Roan 10:00 to 12:00 noon There is a limit of 2 items per person for appraisal with a fee of $10.00 each. Only a certain number of appraisals can be done in a two hour period so first come, first served. There is no charge to come and enjoy watching the appraisals.
All proceeds from this event will be used in restoration of the historic property and presentation of events at the Manley-Bohlayer Farm.
June 9
Blacksmith Class 10:00 to 3:00 preregistration necessary call Gene at 570-673-8144 Instructor and materials fee $35.00 Merle Eiffert will conduct this class in the Manley-Bohlayer Blacksmith Shop. Materials will be supplied. Participants requested to bring their own lunch.The $35.00 fee covers the instructor's time and materials. Participants will have hands on experience and make a project to take home.
June 19 -July 17 preregistration necessary call Roberta at 570-673-3474
Children's Art and Music Workshops Free of charge A series of four children's art and music workshops for elementary school children. The workshops will be held each Tuesday with various guest instructors. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. (9:30 to 11:30 and 1:00 to 3:00) These sessions fill quickly so please call for registration early. The sessions are open to children entering first through sixth grades.
Classes and presenters:
June 19 Gail Jones
June 23 11:00 to 5:00 Canton Wine and Cheese Festival Canton Wine and Cheese Festival The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce and Rekindle the Spirit, Inc. have joined together to present the Canton Wine & Cheese Festival. The festival will be Saturday, June 23, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will be held at the same site as the PA Apple 'N Cheese Festival; the historic Manley-Bohlayer farm, located just off Rt. 414 E at 141 East Canton Cross Road.
Please have appropriate proof of age at the gate. Sponsors : see the official website for the Canton Wine and Cheese Festival for a complete list of all the wonderful sponsors for this event.
June 29 and 30 Free admission
Friday, June 29 5:00 PM to 8 PM Saturday, June 30 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM One Woman Show by Carol Vanderpool of Waverly, New York. Carol is a master with watercolors. She will present 20 to 25 of her wonderful paintings for this special evening and day exhibit. Visitors to the PA Apple 'n Cheese Art Show may recall her wonderful work which nearly every year wins Best of Show and the People's Choice Award. Exhibit will be in the Manley-Bohlayer Farm house.
August 25 Mardi Gras at the Farm with "The Blind Chitlin Kahunas" Information by calling 570-673-3534 or 570-673-8743. Planning is still underway for this event. check back for details.
Ticket prices, sales and sites to be announced.
This will be a fantastic evening under the tent in the back lawn of the lovely Manley-Bohlayer House at 141 East Canton Cross Road, Canton PA. Music, catered food, wine and a great time. About the Band: VOLCANIC BLUES JAMS FOR
YOUR SOUL . . . FORTIFIED, FUNKIFIED & FEROCIOUS! The
Blind Chitlin Kahunas is, quite possibly, one of the most unforgetable bands in the area.
October 6 and 7 Open House at the Hoagland One Room School House Work is continually in progress while reconstructing the interior of the Hoagland school. Rekindle the Spirit has received wonderful donations over the past years for the school house and would like to show case some of these at the Open House. This open house will coincide with the PA Apple 'n Cheese Festival. The open house is free but admission to the PA Apple 'n Cheese Festival is $5 for adults. Children 12 and under are free admission. Canton Foundation grant funds have enabled more work to be done on wiring and lighting for the building. Come visit a turn of the nineteenth century school house. Please see the official Apple 'n Cheese website listed below for times and more information on the festival.
23rd annual Pennsylvania Apple 'n Cheese Festival & Fine Art and Photography Show Saturday, October 6 10:00 to 6:00 and Sunday October 7, 10:00 to 5:00 The Art and Photography show is free with admission to the Apple 'n Cheese Festival. It show cases fine art and photography from local artists as well as artists from southern New York, New Jersey and much of the state of Pennsylvania.
For applications and information call 570-673-3137 and leave a message for Marcie. Or see PA Apple 'n Cheese Festival for information on the show and the festival.
December 1
Victorian Country Christmas no admission charge 10:00 to 4:00
Come enjoy an old fashioned country Christmas in the beautifully decorated Manley-Bohlayer House. Members of the Farm Committee under the direction of Marie and Gene Kennedy present a wonderful "down home" event. Local crafters are present with lovely gift items. Visitors will find jewelry, candles, Canton Greenhouse Gang cards, handcrafted wooden items, beautiful fresh wreathes and home made bows along with many other specially crafts. Guests are able to enjoy free wassil, spiced cider, and homemade cookies. Mrs. Claus usually stops by for a little while to see all the girls and boys who visit. This is wonderful way to start the Christmas season. Call 570-673-8144 for more details.
Arts and Humanities programs of the past have included workshops and programs in fine arts, literature and folk crafts, along with an antique appraisal and auction, a blacksmithing workshop and fun days for children playing “old fashioned” lawn games. Check our Photo album for pictures of past activities.
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