Artist Workshop Planned

There will be some professional development for local artists this week.

Lila Cano, co-ordinator with the Thunder Bay-based Community Arts and Heritage Project visits Fort Frances to provide support to local efforts.

Fort Frances Museum curator Pam Hawley says a session tomorrow is designed to help artisans bring their talents to the classroom.

"Any artists who think they want to work with the community, with schools or with community groups are being encourage to attend," says Hawley. "(They'll) learn a bit more how to educate learners, what it's like to go into a classroom, some tips on working with schools in the community and how to develop their arts education portfolio."

Another workshop on Thursday will focus on the development of local education project in this area.

Tomorrow's workshop will be held at the Fort Frances museum beginning at 6:30 p.m.