Community within a community

Community within a community

›› Mike Emme & Beth Threlfall The Pandora Arts Collective Society (PACS), a Fernwood fixture for nearly 15 years now, offers a twice-weekly facilitated open studio focused on community, ­creativity, and mental health. When the COVID-19 lockdowns began in March,...
Moonrise Creative: Small studio, big heart

Moonrise Creative: Small studio, big heart

>> Kathryn Juricic A small studio behind Fernwood Square has been conjuring inspired connections between women and their communities for the past year. Three women came together to open the Moonrise Creative, a group dedicated to workshops that allow...
Artist CarolAnn Smedley

Artist CarolAnn Smedley

Sometimes, you just need to go to France. >> Jillian Player I was surprised to find CarrolAnn Smedley living across the street from me in the sweet little grey house on Fernwood Road, close to the village centre. She has been living in this tidy house, converted...
Body Mind Creative Expression

Body Mind Creative Expression

Templed Mind is your playground. Come explore, learn, and ­connect! ›› Kimberly Dean Templed Mind Studio is a community hub which offers quality facilitation for alternative, exploratory, engaging content with a focus on body, mind, and creative expression. Simply...
Pandora Arts Collective

Pandora Arts Collective

Where art and life ­collide, spirit blooms ›› Devorah Stone Art and life are colliding in a group show, a community art event, and silent ­auction for the Pandora Arts Collective Society (PACS) during the annual Fernwood Art Stroll. Watch, support, and participate...