Join us to kick-off our 2022 summer festival, including welcome, introductions and program highlights from our festival programmers.4:00 - Welcome by Glad Bryce, Chair of Muskoka Chautauqua4:05 - Land Acknowledgment4:10 - Sponsor Recognition - Gayle Dempsey, Co-founder4:15 - Welcome and highlights of the music program - Gary Froude, Co-founder4:20 - Highlights of the art program […]
Opening reception for this season's exhibition in the Gallery in the Woods.Featuring new pieces by:Sean William DawsonGayle DempseyRob ElliottAudrey MahGreg HindleSusan HindleChristine HumeMelanie Siegel
A heavy-hitting brass band playing Top 40 hits to the classics. From the streets of Toronto to a waterfront concert at the Windermere Wharf.Born on the streets of Toronto in 2017, Big Smoke Brass is a leading voice in the Canadian brass scene. Dedicated to fostering community and connecting people through their high-energy music, the […]
Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Did you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere more than 100 years ago?Rediscover this charming historic village with us through a walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere History project, the Windermere Women’s Institute, Architectural Conservancy […]
Enjoy painting en plein air using acrylics to capture the beauty of Lake Rosseau and the Muskoka landscape.Ages 12 and upGreg and Susan Hindle are excited to welcome both novice and experienced artists to join them in creating their own interpretation of what they see. Beginners will be led through easy steps to create their […]
‘Whose Property Is It Anyways ?: A Story of Property Ownership and Colonization in Montreal's Mile End’ - with CBC Journalist Craig DessonWith generous support from CBC MontrealWhen Craig Desson bought his condo in Montreal, he was finally achieving a big life goal of home ownership. But there was a question echoing in his mind. […]
This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua's curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.This morning practice will focus on breath through the practice of Pranayama and conscious movement of Asana (posture) of Yoga. Pranayama is the practice of controlling or conditioning the breath and is a […]
Enjoy painting en plein air using acrylics to capture the beauty of Lake Rosseau and the Muskoka landscape.Ages 12 and upGreg and Susan Hindle are excited to welcome both novice and experienced artists to join them in creating their own interpretation of what they see. Beginners will be led through easy steps to create their […]
Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Did you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere more than 100 years ago?Rediscover this charming historic village with us through a walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere History project, the Windermere Women’s Institute, Architectural Conservancy […]
This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua's curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.This morning practice will focus on breath through the practice of Pranayama and conscious movement of Asana (posture) of Yoga. Pranayama is the practice of controlling or conditioning the breath and is a […]
Enjoy painting en plein air using acrylics to capture the beauty of Lake Rosseau and the Muskoka landscape.Ages 12 and upGreg and Susan Hindle are excited to welcome both novice and experienced artists to join them in creating their own interpretation of what they see. Beginners will be led through easy steps to create their […]
Enjoy painting en plein air using acrylics to capture the beauty of Lake Rosseau and the Muskoka landscape.Ages 12 and upGreg and Susan Hindle are excited to welcome both novice and experienced artists to join them in creating their own interpretation of what they see. Beginners will be led through easy steps to create their […]
This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua's curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.This morning practice will focus on breath through the practice of Pranayama and conscious movement of Asana (posture) of Yoga. Pranayama is the practice of controlling or conditioning the breath and is a […]
Songwriting Workshop with Gary KlaytonSong writing can be a wonderful and cathartic experience.For many writers just the idea of creating an original song can be intimidating and seem like a huge endeavor. Not soIn this workshop Gary Klayton will take you through steps that help choreograph a song.By the end of the workshop you may […]
'Shakespeare: a Most Rare Vision or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Bard' by William Shakespeare and William ColgateWhen William (Bill) Colgate was a boy, his father had a record album entitled Opera For People Who Hate Opera. An assortment of popular arias and overtures that, by their very familiarity, was designed […]
This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua's curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.This morning practice will focus on breath through the practice of Pranayama and conscious movement of Asana (posture) of Yoga. Pranayama is the practice of controlling or conditioning the breath and is a […]
A multi-level workshop that includes stitching, and the creation of a felted patch or banner.Ages 9 and upThe artist will demonstrate threading the needle, making a knot, how to ply and mix threads for colour variations.Discussion on historical textiles will be introduced to elaborate the method stitching as decorative or as an art form. The […]
'Shakespeare: a Most Rare Vision or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Bard' by William Shakespeare and William ColgateWhen William (Bill) Colgate was a boy, his father had a record album entitled Opera For People Who Hate Opera. An assortment of popular arias and overtures that, by their very familiarity, was designed […]
This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua's curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.This morning practice will focus on breath through the practice of Pranayama and conscious movement of Asana (posture) of Yoga. Pranayama is the practice of controlling or conditioning the breath and is a […]
Nature Journaling Workshop with Rob ElliottNature is all around us. When we slow down and look closer, we start to see how much is going on around us. Nature was always there, but now we develop awareness of it. Observing is like being let into a secret room. More than a checklist, a sketchbook makes […]
'Shakespeare: a Most Rare Vision or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Bard' by William Shakespeare and William ColgateWhen William (Bill) Colgate was a boy, his father had a record album entitled Opera For People Who Hate Opera. An assortment of popular arias and overtures that, by their very familiarity, was designed […]
This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua's curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.This morning practice will focus on breath through the practice of Pranayama and conscious movement of Asana (posture) of Yoga. Pranayama is the practice of controlling or conditioning the breath and is a […]
Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Did you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere exactly 100 years ago?Rediscover this charming historic village with us through a walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute, Architectural Conservancy Ontario (Muskoka Branch) and Muskoka […]
Nature Journaling Workshop with Rob ElliottNature is all around us. When we slow down and look closer, we start to see how much is going on around us. Nature was always there, but now we develop awareness of it. Observing is like being let into a secret room. More than a checklist, a sketchbook makes […]
This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua's curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.This morning practice will focus on breath through the practice of Pranayama and conscious movement of Asana (posture) of Yoga. Pranayama is the practice of controlling or conditioning the breath and is a […]
Learn the art of mosaic on stone!Ages 12 and upIn this workshop, Christine will teach you some basic mosaic techniques and explain what she loves about this endlessly fascinating medium.You will be taken through the steps and methods to create a beautiful stained glass mosaic on stone. Your finished piece can be displayed indoors .Participants […]
'Shakespeare: a Most Rare Vision or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Bard' by William Shakespeare and William ColgateWhen William (Bill) Colgate was a boy, his father had a record album entitled Opera For People Who Hate Opera. An assortment of popular arias and overtures that, by their very familiarity, was designed […]
Fun for the whole family in celebration of Muskoka Chautauqua's 100th anniversary!Activities will include:Windermere Lions Club barbequeWindermere Women's Institute Bake SaleMichael Benton's famous arts & craftsPerformance by Jam SandwichButton makingPaddle & stone paintingMosaics and more
Jennifer Tung in ConcertArtistic director of Toronto City Opera and assistant conductor of the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jennifer Tung leads a uniquely versatile career as music director, collaborative pianist, and soprano. In 2020/21, she joins Tapestry Opera as a conducting fellow in the inaugural year of the Women in Musical Leadership program, in partnership […]