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Photos showing clay being processed and made into tiles

Using Local Clay to Make Art Tiles

Saturday, April 18, 2026
2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Third Floor Meeting Room

Join us for an exploration of 12,000-year-old glacial clay uncovered in an East Hill backyard. Hear Perry Poupore and Lise Lindenberg’s journey from digging and experimenting to developing custom clay bodies and glazes, and learn how ancient Majolica techniques transform this historic local clay into beautifully hand-painted art tiles.

Free presentation, no registration required.

Free Crochet Circles

with Emebet Belete

Thursday, April 23: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 2: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 27: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Join Emebet Belete for these fun, instructional crochet circles.  Everyone welcome, beginners and experienced artists alike!

This gathering is in association with our upcoming exhibition Stitched Stories, Bridging Communities 

On display between June 20 and July 25, 2026 in Gallery 1.

All materials supplied – registration requested – drop-ins welcome. contact the Gallery for more information:

gallery@bellevillelibrary.ca

613-968-6731 x 2040