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Upcoming Workshops – Spring 2011

elizabethjohnston — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:29:16 +0000

There’s a whole bunch of workshops planned for the spring and registration is ongoing! Click on the links below for more information and to register.

March 26 — One-day screenwriting seminar — gives you the tools to write your own screenplay

March 30 — 10-week screenwriting course — this is a follow-up to the one-day seminar where participants are guided, step by step, through the process from start to finish

April 12 — Poetry Kick-Start - an evening of fun and inspiring poetry exercises for the newbie or rusty poet!

April 19 — “Editing your Non-fiction” workshop is a workshop tailored to your specific writing needs.

Early bird fees expire soon, and space is limited. So, don’t delay. Register today!

Absurd Person Singular — Theatre Review

elizabethjohnston — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:53:46 +0000

Here’s the beginning of a review I did for The Charlebois Post of a new play at the Rialto Theatre, which is being renovated to its original glory:

Absurd Person Singular, Alan Ayckbourn’s play about English manners directed by Corey Castle, is a really good laugh, and I have the numbers to prove it. In the seventies’ Broadway production, 374 chuckles, 125 belly laughs, and five “roll-em in the aisles,” were counted, for a total of 504 laughs. I didn’t count the laughs in last night’s show, but those numbers sound pretty close. We laughed not only because Ayckbourn’s lines are decidedly funny, but because the actors did such a splendid job of embodying characters who struggle to keep their public mask on while events conspire to show their true, private faces.

Click here to read the rest of the review.

Etsy Quebec Mingle & Meet — Jan. 22

elizabethjohnston — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:42:05 +0000

Looking forward to next Saturday’s meeting/mingle of Team Etsy Quebec.

Lajoailliere’s latest Etsy Treasury

elizabethjohnston — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 23:44:57 +0000

Here’s a link to Etsy Quebec member Lajoaillere’s latest Etsy Treasury. It includes a pair of my Celtic knot earrings in perfect Valentine colours. Check it out here.

Berry Rainbow mittens

RainbowMitte…

$40.00 USD
CRAZY LACE AGATE aaa quali…

uniquegem

$6.50 USD
Ghost Elephant on Organic …

rctees

$22.00 USD
DISCOUNT -15 PERCENT Felte…

ing00te

$65.00 USD
SALE – The Spy Who Shagged…

blackbirdtee…

$15.00 USD
Vintage Stock Certificate …

pinkcrowstud…

$300.00 USD
Dryer Sheet Sachet Pillows…

zJayne

$12.75 USD
Pink Fushcia Trio Celtic K…

BijouxEliz…

$25.89 USD
Of Mice and Men Ring

SeldaOkutan

$387.00 USD
Pink Deer (Felted Cranberr…

SoFino

$16.00 USD
Handmade baby waldorf doll…

FeeVertelain…

$55.00 USD
Rose Flower Scarf in Orang…

katjadesign

$49.00 USD

Curator

Bijoux Elizabeth – My New Etsy Shoppe

elizabethjohnston — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:50:54 +0000

For my jewellery, Celtic-inspired and other, I’ve updated my new shoppe on Etsy, Bijoux Elizabeth. Please check it out!

Theatre Review of I AM I — Wildside at the Centaur

elizabethjohnston — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:31:18 +0000

Went to see Mike Czuba’a play, I AM I, last night, and wrote a review of it for the Charlebois Post.

“Don’t be afraid of the press line, “I AM I is an exploration into the duality of the modern man.” Mike Czuba’s play appearing now at the Wildside Theatre Festival is not nearly as cerebral as you might think. At the heart of it, I AM I is about a guy trying to get a girl. One side of him wants to jump her bones and the other wants to take it slow, to get to know her first.”

To read the rest of the review,

click here.

Katja’s Etsy Quebec Treasury

elizabethjohnston — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:22:32 +0000

Etsy Quebec treasuries are collections of items created from the lovely things our team members make. Here’s Katja’s first treasury. Check it out here on Etsy. Or click on the links below to see more from a particular artisan.

etsyQ

OBLIQUE – Concave Band Rin…

lajoailliere

$60.00 USD
Bleu Verre Lampwork Beads …

BleuVerre

$20.00 USD
Black and White Firework N…

juliejongleu…

$30.00 USD
Natural Agate Druzy Slice …

coeurdepierr…

$27.00 USD
Autumn, Black Lampwork Gla…

roseange

$18.00 USD
Tricolor Peacock tail

3dots

$48.00 USD
Buckle UP – Belt Shaped Ri…

nellyvanse…

$70.19 USD
Willow n Chain

saralagace

$45.00 USD
T-Eko Bracelet – Resin and…

CreationsLib…

$23.00 USD
Pencil Black Feather Hair …

mezzo

$10.00 USD
Paper Candy – Fabric Monog…

GertieDot

$18.00 USD
Mademoiselle Rabbit from B…

karinec

$36.00 USD
Winter scene

Inspirations…

$3.50 USD
Mysterious grey flower bro…

suza

$22.00 USD
FREE SHIPPING-Eco Friendly…

Planetelou

$7.00 USD
Cuff links in black leathe…

BodhranBabe

$25.00 USD

SCREENWRITING SEMINAR – MONTREAL – JANUARY 8

elizabethjohnston — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:52:55 +0000

The deadline for January’s screenwriting seminar is looming — December 30 — and there’s only a few spots left. For more info and to register, click here.

Here’s what people have said about the seminar:

The seminar went beyond my expectation. I’m almost sad to say goodbye. The participants, and you, were so interesting. There was a lot of heart.

~ Kathryn Ayres

Well organized and executed. The seminar works for people of all levels.

~ Dan

“Elizabeth, your Basic Screenwriting Seminar was exactly what I was looking for. It was a great overview of the essential activities involved in writing a screenplay. It really demystified the process for me. I especially liked the practical content in your workbook and I’m sure I will be able to use it in the future. If this doesn’t get me started, nothing will!” — Shaun Fawcett, M.B.A.

Thank you for a great seminar. I really enjoyed meeting you, loved your teaching style and got a lot out of the class. As a bonus, I felt that we all got along really well. It was a great day! Please let us know if you will be returning to Toronto to host any other classes. — Many thanks, Laura

Elizabeth, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the seminar yesterday! It was exactly what I had hoped it to be, so informative, and it gave me a great new perspective for my acting work as well as a fresh new start to my writing. I had a great day and the time flew by! — Natalie Roy

Screenwriting Seminar, 8 January, Montreal

elizabethjohnston — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:37:59 +0000

Problem: Got a great idea for a film but not sure where to start.

Solution: The Basic Screenwriting Seminar happening January 8, 2010 in Montreal.

It’s a one-day seminar packed with the tools you need to kick-start your silver screen dreams. Film clip analyses, group and individual exercises, a booklet chock full of useful info, and more.

Click here for more details and to register.

Registration is ongoing.

Old Skool Craft Fair — Dec. 11 & 12

elizabethjohnston — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:58:15 +0000

This weekend’s Old Skool Craft Fair is bursting with fabulous holiday gift items made by over 70 talented artisans. Don’t miss the amazing cornucopia of creativity!

Also, it’s my last show of the year, and I’ll have my book and jewellery available. So, drop by, say ‘hi,’ and see what’s new.

Click here for directions and more info.