Posted on May 23rd, 2012 by admin
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Fine Fibre Finds was started as a recycling project a few years to see if we could do some good for the environment and for ourselves. We enjoy taking apart, washing and measuring the yarns available for their next life. Vivianne is an honours student at her French High school as well as an avid equestrian. Julie is also bilingual, enjoys fiber arts along with painting and many activities that inspire her.
On Sunday May 27, 2012, Julie will be selling her finds in the Uniquely Goulbourn: Spring Art Show & Sale from 1-4 in the Museum AND facilitating the Museum’s Yap & Yarn knitting circle in the History Centre from 1-3. Why not stop by the show, pick up some new yarn and join in the knitting circle? For more information, email us 
Posted on May 22nd, 2012 by admin
100th Regiment, Events, exhibits
War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebration
An elderly Maria Hill rides in a float for the 1867 confederation parade in Richmond. The image is from a mural painted by Becky Marr-Johnson.
Maria Hill was no stranger to the blood and gore of battlefields as a nurse tending wounded soldiers. She even disguised herself as a man so she could follow her husband to the front lines. The 21-year-old English girl was truly “a daughter of the regiment” as she marched off to war.
Discover more about Maria Hill at the Exceptional Women exhibit at the Goulbourn Museum on Sunday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebration has something for all ages, including historical re-enactors and presentations, War of 1812-themed crafts, new exhibitions and even and old-fashioned photo-booth.
Posted on May 18th, 2012 by admin
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Elizabeth Hare is the Owner/Designer of Precious Bloom Baby Boutique: A healthier home, a healthier baby: located in Barrhaven. She will be showcasing a variety of healthy baby gift packages, with all items hand-made using quality, hypoallergenic, 100% cotton (including organic) fabric. You can find out more about her work on her website.
Elizabeth will be selling her gift packages at the Museum’s Uniquely Goulbourn: Spring Art Show & Sale on May 27 from 1-4. Hope to see you there!
Posted on May 16th, 2012 by admin
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Claude LeBel has been turning wood for over six years. He is an active member of the Valley Woodturners in Ottawa and has acted as an assistant instructor for the beginner’s woodturning course offered by the club.
Having studied under world-renowned woodturners such as Mike Mahoney and Jimmy Clewes, Claude is passionate about his hobby. His artistic flare adds to the beauty and uniqueness of his creations. Form and function are important elements in his designs. He believes that not only should his creations be nice to look at, they should be used and enjoyed as well.
With just over six years experience, Claude considers his passion for woodturning a “work in progress”. However the beauty and creativity of his pieces would suggest otherwise.
You can find Claude’s work at Uniquely Goulbourn: Spring Art Show & Sale on Sunday May 27, 2012, from 1-4.
For more information about Custom Woodturning by Claude LeBel, email him here.
Posted on May 15th, 2012 by admin
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Clare Gallant makes natural soap and bath and body products. Crafted in small batches to ensure quality and freshness, and made from natural and beneficial ingredients, these products are a treat for your skin.
Email Clare for further information about her products.
Clare will be selling her lovely handmade products at our coming sale called Uniquely Goulbourn on Sunday May 27 from 1-4 at the Goulbourn Museum.
Posted on May 10th, 2012 by admin
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Be prepared to be inspired!
Local artisans will showcase their work in a sale of fine arts & crafts at the Goulbourn Museum on Sunday May 27, 2012, from 1-4 p.m. The Annual Uniquely Goulbourn: Spring Art & Craft Sale, curated by Sheila Cain-Sample, will feature drawings, textiles, jewellery
, paintings, bath products and much more. Support your community and drop by to discover original & distinctive gift ideas. This exhibition will have something for every age & price range. For more information, send us an email
Posted on May 6th, 2012 by admin
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This year is the bicentennial of the War of 1812, so inquiries about the 100th Regiment of Foot (who settled Richmond and surrounding area in 1818 after fighting in the War of 1812), have become more and more frequent. It is wonderful to see such an interest in Canadian history, and also to see such an interest in the history of our local community.
To celebrate the bicentennial, we’re busy planning for a big event here at the Museum on Sunday June 17, 2012. Our volunteer researcher (and new member of our Board of Directors) Kurt Johnson has spent many months researching the War of 1812, the 100th Regiment, as well as various fascinating women connected to the War for a new exhibit.
Kurt has read so many books on the subject that he wrote an article for the Ottawa Citizen highlighting his top 12 choices. Follow this link to read Kurt’s 12 about 1812: A bicentennial guide to a dozen historical book about the historic war. And to purchase your copy of For King & Canada by A. Barry Roberts, click here.
To hear more from Kurt, follow him on Twitter: @kurtjohnson46
Posted on March 14th, 2012 by admin
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March Break is going Great!
So far so good with our March Break 1/2 Day camps! We’ve done “Spring colours” and “Birds and Nature” and the kids are really enjoying themselves! Above you see some of the girls painting there chicks for Birds and Nature, they also made small owls out of Styrofoam balls and felt! All the crafts are working out quite well and everyone is having a blast!
Today’s theme is Knick Knacks and Keepsake where they kids are going to make hanging signs for there homes.
We still have space available for Friday’s 1/2 day camp, so come celebrate St. Patrick’s day with us.
Posted on March 9th, 2012 by admin
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It’s all about the colour green!
Friday March 16, 2012 is St. Patrick’s Day at the museum! Come celebrate the Irish holiday with St. Patricks day themed crafts and activities from 1pm-4 pm and get your Irish on! It’s $20 per day/ per child, so sign up now, spots are still available!
Goulbourn Museum will be hosting March Break all next week from 1 pm -4 pm with a different theme each day! For more information call the museum at 613-831-2393 or email us here!
Posted on March 8th, 2012 by admin
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Thursday March 15: Photos & Frames
Kids will take part in activities associated with Photos and Frames, have your child make a portrait of themselves, decorate frames and other fun things at the museum!
Come celebrate March Break at the Goulbourn Museum! Fun activities and crafts are lined up for each day of the break. Goulbourn Museum will be hosting 1/2 day camps each day of the week with a different theme every day. The cost is $20 per day, per child, spots are filling up fast so please call 613-831-2393 or email is today!
