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Christine Benson (Visual Art): Christine is the founder of Journey Through the Arts and is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design where she received several awards of merit for her artwork. She has exhibited her work in galleries across Ontario as well as local studio tours. She is in the process of writing and illustrating a children's book which showcases her highly detailed relief prints. Christine teaches art workshops to children, teens and adults in her 1840s log cabin studio which she shares with her husband Mike. Christine also travels to local schools to create murals and school wide art exhibitions.
Mike Woods (Music): Mike is an independent musician from Port Hope. Mike joined the JTTA team in 2003 as the full time music instructor and opened The Northumberland Rock and Roll Experience, a multi-faceted music facility that included guitar lessons, a performance venue, a Rock and Roll Museum and an in the school's Rock and Roll history program. He now operates Log Jam Music out of a restored log cabin with his wife Christine who teaches art. Log Jam Music is a guitar teaching facility as well as recording studio all in one location. Mike's passion for playing guitar has meant that for over 25 years he has been actively performing in bands. From the historic Red Dog in Peterborough to the famous Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, Mike has played on countless stages with numerous musical groups since the late 1990's throughout Ontario. He can be currently found performing with The Soul Shakers' Union, Garage Dog and Marty and the Mojos. In 2020 Mike released his first solo album titled Currents & Waves and can be found on all streaming platforms.
Robin Nicholls (Drama): A graduate of Trent University, this is Robin's fifth summer with the JTTA team. She will be guiding the campers through the drama portion each week. When she is not in a classroom as an elementary teacher with the local school board, she can be found watching Jays games, playing volleyball, kayaking, camping, or playing her guitar. She is already so excited for the summer to arrive, and can't wait to see what the children create!
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If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Christine at the email above.
We hope to see you this summer!
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Journey Through the Arts has been offering a summer programme for children ages six to thirteen since the summer of 2001. Since then over 1,000 participants have experienced the widest range of arts interaction in the community. With weekly themes that culminate into a grand performance, kids will get to experience a production from every possible angle. From writing their own plays and acting, to designing costumes and sets, these children literally do it all to create their own one of a kind theatre production. Kids will also enjoy writing their own music and have the chance to experience different instruments as well as learn how to write and perform their original compositions. Participants will also be exposed to a wide variety of visual art workshops including; printmaking, pottery, jewelry design, painting and more, with their work being on display at the end of each week for all to see! At Journey Through The Arts we are committed to offering an unmatched chance to explore the arts as well as an opportunity to meet new friends and provide your child with an unforgettable experience.
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