Frazzlefest Fun

February 15, 2019
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A boquet of brushes

January 3, 2019

Sending everyone a boquet of brushes, with thanks for a great year here at The Colour Jar. It has been an honour to be part of your art-making. While this is a good time of year to cozy-up and make art, we are taking a break from First Friday for January, and will be ready […]

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Find artsy gifts. Book a lesson.

December 3, 2018

In addition to all the colours we stock, you can also give a one-on-one lesson. Timothy Dyck will be offering hour-long, semi-private sessions during the holidays, December 28 and 29 for only $15! If there is more interest, lesson dates may be extended. Whether it is calligraphy, colour-mixing, or how to make a print, Tim can help take that next […]

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Colouring corner

October 25, 2018

If you feel like a bit of colouring, drop in anytime during business hours; I’ve created a free, quiet space for you and up to two friends! Try our new Groove pencil crayons: they are so comfortable!

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Sewing editions

September 27, 2018
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August holiday hours

August 2, 2018

Hello everyone! Please note that our hours are varied for a couple of weeks in August: August 7 and 8, 10am-4pm Thursday, August 9, closed August 10 and 11, 10am-4pm August 14 and 15, 10am-4pm Thursday, August 16, closed August 17 and 18, 10am-4pm Barb, Lydia and I will be travelling to Manitoba to be […]

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Durham Arts Fest

July 9, 2018

July 13 – 14, 2018 Free admission The Durham Business Improvement Area, in conjunction with The Durham Art Gallery is planning a summer event to promote our local businesses as well as local artists. The date is earmarked for the weekend of July 13 and 14, 2018, from 10am-5pm. Participating businesses (including ours) will host […]

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Summer is here!

June 22, 2018

With the coming of solstice, a new batch of perspectives, and … details. Over the next couple of days, I will post as many art-y classes and events on our site, under the classes tab. But we also need to let you know about special hours over the summer. Friday, June 29, closing early at […]

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Try a round gallery…

March 27, 2018

Barb and I went to Toronto in February to celebrate the 100+ photos we framed for Durham artist Tony Luciani. What a space for an amazing show! The Italian Cultural Centre also hosted Barb as pianist along with poet Susan McMaster for a special thematic concert. Just putting Durham on the map.—Tim

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Please note!

February 26, 2018

The Colour Jar will be closed for one extra day on Tuesday, March 6. We apologize for any inconvenience. We have a good reason, though. You may have heard about Durham visual artist and photographer, Tony Luciani, and his photographs of and with his mother. In keeping with his theme of living with dementia, Barbara […]

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