The BIG Night Out—Wellness Edition

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant – Main Gallery (20 Ava Rd., Brantford) – large building at the end of the property.  Free parking available beside the facility.

The Big Night Out event is back and we are thrilled to have a lineup of speakers and participants that bring wellness to all they do.  Check out the speaker bios and who will be presenting below.  Make sure to mark your calendars! Free event.  All are welcome.

Michelle Guitard – Art Therapist – Michelle Guitard was born in Vancouver BC and currently resides in Paris ON. She earned a graphic design degree, studying fine arts, illustration and art history. In 1992 and studied fine arts at York University. As a dedicated art instructor at the Dundas Valley School of Art, and Dominion Telegraph Centre in Paris ON, Michelle conducts art workshops and retreats around the world including San Miguel Mexico and Dordogne France and Collingwood ON. She also facilitates day retreats at Wellwood Cancer Centre in Hamilton ON promoting mindfulness and wellness. Michelle paints mostly landscapes, florals, birds and offers an online mentorship program.

Julie Hewings and Corrie Gallant, The Beauty Barn Spa Crystal Sound Bowl Meditation

Autumn Ongaro – Author of FEAD: A Taste of Home in Norfolk County. – Autumn Ongaro is a
photographer, recipe developer, educator, gardener and gal behind Evolving Autumn food blog. What began as a creative outlet is now a business focused on atmospheric photography, seasonal recipes and food education. She lives in Norfolk County and uses the local bounty of seasonal, quality ingredients as her inspiration. Her freshly published book FEAD carries you through the four seasons as she shares the histories of local farms and transforms their beautiful crops into approachable dishes.
Follow along with her farm-to-table adventures @evolvingautumn

Treats provided by Lettuce Live!