Get your Dooryard ready...

The Dooryard Arts Festival will run from Wednesday, August 12th until Sunday, August 16th, and will be headquartered in downtown Woodstock. Most events will be free, walkable and open to all ages. Please watch the blog for schedule updates or visit http://www.rivervalleyarts.net/

Wednesday, August 12th
Free daytime art exhibits open in downtown buildings with more than 15 local artists confirmed.
Student music and local musician showcases on outdoor mainstage (King St.)
Cocktail party in the Connell House Parlour. Music by Tracy Anderson Group/Josh Guest (6-8pm; $10) Food by Debrah Westerburg
Evening Music: Singing Bridge Orchestra and Pat LePoidevin, downtown, with art by Adam Atherton.

Thursday, August 13th
Free daytime art and music showcases continue. Art workshops for children and adults
Premiere of “The Trials of Benny Swim” at the Old County Courthouse. (8pm, $15/10).
Ryan Griffith and the writers of Vagabond Trust at Fusion, with music by Colin Brewer. (8:30pm/free)

Friday, August 14th
Free daytime art and music showcases continue, with workshops.
Jens Jeppesen live at the Picaroon’s Garden Party. (8pm; Free)
Outdoor screening of local films including the Charlie Bomb series, NB Heritage Films, Chris Dow, music by Andrew Wiley(10pm; Free)
Midnight Music - Never the Same

Saturday, August 14th
Daytime art and music showcases continue, with workshops.
Food and Wine tasting - 4-6pm, downtown ($10/person with food vendors onsite)
Ross Neilson and the Sufferin’ Bastards live at the Picaroon’s Garden Party with opening act the Debarker Boys (8pm, $10 ticket)

Sunday, August 15th
Closing brunch downtown 10am-1pm. (Bring your own or price TBA)

Update: Workshops

Wednesday Aug 12th (2-4pm) & Saturday Aug 15th: 2 Part Pottery workshop for Kids with Wendy Thomas. Ages 8-11, downtown, weather permitting (rain location-Saint James United Church). Only 8 seats available, so register early by calling 328-2020 or email riva@rivervalleyarts.net

Session 1: build your piece by learning hand building and slab building techniques. Session 2: Glaze your piece. Participants will go home with their very own electric kiln fired work of art. Cost TBA

Friday Aug 14th (2-4pm) Printmaking Workshop with Michael McEwing (downtown). All ages welcome. Cost= $5.00 and there are 20 seats available.Register by calling 328-2020 or email riva@rivervalleyarts.net.

Learn various carving techniques, how to create a print plate and print your very own series of images.