[BCMA] Christmas at Craigdarroch

Fri Nov 18 12:18:22 PST 2011

Come celebrate with us!
Save the Dates:

November 25th
Curator's Dinner

December 1st
Christmas Decorations
Officially Unveiled

December 5-16
Holiday School Tours

December 7
Members and Sponsors Night

December 10,14,16,21,23 & 28
"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.  One-man play performed by
Jason Stevens.
Tickets $20 / $18 members or $15 for students.

December 17 & 18
Family Nights

December 17-31
Holiday Programming (Twice daily music or performances for kids at
11:30 and 1:30)

Plus a craft activity at 3pm daily.  See the full schedule here. -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CraigdarrochCastle/fc2ff1894a/bb7542f092/18634d7493

January 7 - April 21st:
Saturday Winter Craft Workshops for Adults

January 7
Darning & Mending

January 14
Victorian Lampshades

January 21
Intro to Crochet

January 28
Intro to making Heirloom Buttons

February 4
Embroidered Sachets

February 11
Intro to Decoupage

February 18
Advanced Crochet

February 25
Victorian Floral Watercolour Painting

March 3rd
Advanced Heirloom Button Making

March 10
Needle Tatting

March 17
Decoupage for TEENS

March 24
Scrapbooking for Teens

April 14
Fabric Flowers

April 21st
Leather Bookbinding

March 20-25
March Break Tours
for Elementary school children and Craft Classes for Teens.

Holiday Shopping
Don't forget that our Museum Store is open year round!

We've stocked lots of exciting gifts for the holidays and members get
a discount!

Dinner in the Castle

Dear Friend of the Castle,

We have a few tickets left for our upcoming dinner with Curator Bruce
Davies  -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CraigdarrochCastle/fc2ff1894a/bb7542f092/1a880c329f to benefit our low-cost educational programming.  Please join members
of our Board of Directors and our esteemed Curator for a champagne
and canape reception and private viewing of select artifacts from our
collection on Friday, November 25th.

Following the reception and artifact viewing will be a four-course
wine dinner presented by Victoria's premiere private chef and
caterer, Castro Boateng. Tickets are $200/plate with a portion being
a tax-deductible contribution.  (TBD) To reserve your ticket, please
call Elisabeth Hazell at 250-592-5323 x32 or email  -
ehazell at thecastle.ca ehazell at thecastle.ca

Christmas at Craigdarroch

The month of December is by far the most active with daily activities
bringing locals and tourists alike through our (tiny) front door. 
The Calendar is so full, you'll have to download a calendar here -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CraigdarrochCastle/fc2ff1894a/bb7542f092/f01aa5c402  to see everything that is going on.  New this year

We are thrilled to be offering ticketed performances of "A Christmas
Carol" by Charles Dickens, adapted as a one-man play by Jason
Stevens.  His performance has been described as "perfect" by the Oak
Bay News. Barry Bowman, well-known Victoria radio personality
enthuses "To have this kind of talent, someone who can do this
without lights, without props, is incredible." Tickets $20 adults or
$15 students. (Not designed for under ages 13.) Members - $2.00 off.

Victoria Conservatory of Music has paired with us to present some of
their best & brightest students...as well as lead us all in singing
carols around the piano. As a former tenant of Craigdarroch Castle,
they are the perfect musical partner.

Holiday Craft Activities for our artistically inspired visitors. Fun
for adults and children alike, come make your own souvenir! Daily at
3PM (December 17-30)

Christmas Caroling around the Dunsmuir Steinway Piano. Join members
of the Victoria Conservatory of Music for a special session of
singing Christmas Carols together.  December 17th and 24th at 11:30
AM.  Come sing with us!

Back by Popular Demand!

Starting on December 1st, we begin our school tours which have been
redesigned to work with the BC Social Studies curriculum, allowing
teachers to incorporate these tours into their lesson plans.  (Plus,
we've added fun new crafts for the kids!)

December 7 is our famous Member's Night party.  With live music by
prodigies Qristina and Quinn and fabulous hors d'oeuvres by
Victoria's best chef and culinary educator Castro Boateng, this party
is your chance to experience the Castle the way it was intended:  as
a lavish Victorian mansion designed for hosting elegant parties!  In
fact, it may well be worth  -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CraigdarrochCastle/fc2ff1894a/bb7542f092/1813582e73 becoming a member, just to attend this event!  Don't forget to RSVP
to Barb at 250-592-5323 x0 or  - info at thecastle.ca info at thecastle.ca

December 17 & 18 are Family Nights at Craigdarroch Castle.  Family
night includes a guided tour by Kate the Maid or Chris the Butler, a
mummers play, and cookies & cider. $15/adult, $14/senior, $10/student
(13-higher Ed w/ID) $7/child (6-12), 5 or under free. Must be
pre-booked.

Visit with Father Christmas on December 22nd and 23rd. Like all our
day-time entertainment and activities, regular admission rates apply
and no reservations are required.  Just like all of our daily
programming including music, puppets & crafts.

Twice Daily musical performances at 11:30 and 1:30 begin on December
17th and go through until the 31st.  Check our website for the full
calendar of events. - javascript:void(0)/*386*/
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CraigdarrochCastle/fc2ff1894a/bb7542f092/c835516478

Plan Ahead:  Winter Craft Classes
&
Spring Break Programs

Beginning as soon as January 7th, we will be offering a full series
of  -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CraigdarrochCastle/fc2ff1894a/bb7542f092/2d912b2887 vintage craft workshops for adults. Come learn a new skill this
winter at the Castle.

>From March 12th - 23rd, Craigdarroch Castle will host daily tours for
elementary students during March Break. Each class will feature a
guided tour of the Castle, a Victorian craft activity, snack and
indoor/outdoor games. $25 for 2.5 hours.

Pre-registration and payment is required. Sessions are divided into
ages 5-7 or 8-10.

For teens, we will be offering a series of vintage craft workshops on
Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  Click here for the full
listing of
workshops.http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CraigdarrochCastle/fc2ff1894a/bb7542f092/c0c2503c37 .

To reserve your ticket, please call Elisabeth Hazell at 250-592-5323
x32 or email  - ehazell at thecastle.ca ehazell at thecastle.ca

Craigdarroch Castle ~ 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC V8S 3L5
Tel: (250) 592-5323  ~  Fax: (250) 592-1099  ~   -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CraigdarrochCastle/fc2ff1894a/bb7542f092/f7cadc9b2d www.thecastle.ca
Email:  - info at thecastle.ca info at thecastle.ca

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