Step into the relaxing world of mosaics! In this workshop you will learn the basics of creating either a functional or a completely decorative mosaic, such as a trinket box or a piece of wall art.

There will be finished samples as well as possible designs that you can use to get your creative energy flowing. You will learn how to cut small glass and ceramic tiles using tile nippers, how to use the glue to fix them to the base, and some basic techniques on using the colour and shape of tiles to achieve movement in your mosaic. After the workshop, you will leave them to dry, and then they will be grouted and polished. When you return to pick them up, you can enjoy your one-of-a-kind mosaic!

Get up close and personal with your photographic subjects such as flowers, insects, water droplets, or detailed parts of larger subjects or scenes.

Learn how to isolate your subject from the background, and control how much of the image is in sharp focus. You can shoot up close with regular lenses and cell phones but Lynda will also include a discussion about using dedicated macro lenses.

Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
 

Steve Patterson: Keynote Comedian

Celebrating the joy of reading and the love of laughter 

October is Canadian Library Month, where libraries across Canada raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives. This year, Ottawa Public Library is embracing the theme of Joy of Reading/Joie de lire, with comedian and author, Steve Patterson, whose ‘joie de vivre’ is correlated to his ‘joie de lire’. As host of The Debaters, now in its 19thseason on CBC Radio One, Steve Patterson brings his award-winning comedy to our keynote stage with a one-of-a-kind performance. Incorporating material from current events, his extensive comedy travels across Canada and the world, and his experience of being an older dad to two young (and vibrant, story-loving) daughters, Steve Patterson: The Keynote Comedian promises to make our Ottawa Public Library audience laugh, think, or at least think about laughing while we collectively share in our joy of reading. 

 About the speaker: 

Steve Patterson is an award-winning comedian with over two decades of international performance experience.  Best known as host of the long-running hit radio show and podcast The Debaters and theatre show The Debaters Live, Patterson’s brand of comedy is best described as honest and erudite combining well-crafted writing with unparalleled off-the-cuff wit. Twice named Canada’s Best Male Stand-Up at the Canadian Comedy Awards, Steve has also taken his award-winning humour to the literary world with The Book of Letters I Didn’t Know Where to Send and Dad Up!.  

The Spaniel's Tale will be at the event selling Steve Patterson's books and a catered selection of titles that celebrate reading and libraries.

Free Admission. 

For Tickets and Ticketing Questions:

• Box Office: 613-580-2700
• Website: meridiancentrepointe.com

Learn various ways you can organize your photos on your computer or in the cloud. You should be able to find even your oldest photos quickly and easily. Understand how to create backups so your photos are protected against theft, fire, or other disasters. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.