For the third time, we hired Susan Day as Coordinator, to manage and fulfill the project along with a team of paid LPG assistants and several community volunteers. Our volunteer leadership team was also successful in getting a grant from the Government of Ontario to fund 6 workshops that engaged new-comers to the community in tile-making sessions.
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Gateway #1 can be seen when travelling along Queen's Avenue. It is west of Elizabeth Street and just east of Adelaide, close to Banting House. Look closely at this mosaic to see little houses, birds, and flowers made by women from London Intercommunity Health Centre's Women of the World program. Its many colours and circular mirrors are eye-catching to passersby!
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Gateway #2 can be seen from Adelaide Street just north of Dundas on the east side. It is directly adjacent to our neighbour, Banting House, the birthplace of insulin. Composed predominately in shades of blue, this gateway features an eclectic array of tiles, including fish, corn cobs, pumpkins, stars, and flowers. What do you see?
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Gateway #3 faces Elizabeth Street at the entrance to the municipal parking lot directly behind London Clay Art Centre, 664 Dundas Street. It is on the west side of Elizabeth, half way between Dundas St. and Queen's Ave. This gateway features hexagons that emulate the colours used by artist Simon Shegelman in creating lively posters and signage that highlight the vibrancy of Old East Village.
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Gateway #4 can be seen across Elizabeth St., opposite gateway #3. It marks the entrance to the parking lot behind our neighbour and friend, The Palace Theatre. Once again, this gateway features predominately blue tiles with images ranging from human profiles, hands, and ears to microphones, stars, and various birds, including owls.
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CLAYWORX: CERAMIC ARTS LEARNING CENTRE
FOrmerly LONDON POTTERS GUILD AND LONDON CLAY ART CENTRE