Adult

Working from simple still-life arrangements, you will complete a small painting each class. At the end of the course, you will have a collection of small paintings and will have developed drawing skills, painting techniques and the confidence to create work in your own choice of oil or acrylic. A supply list is available at the reception desk. Teacher: Sue Cowan

8847 • TH • Apr 19 - Jun 7 • 9:15 - 1:00 PM • $236 + tax

Come and work in the medium of your choice: oil, acrylic, watercolour or pastel. Learn about colour and composition while receiving personal assistance with your projects. A supply list is available at the reception desk. Teacher: Laurie Thompson

9010 • W • Apr 18 - Jun 20 • 9:15 - 11:45 AM • $187 + tax
9011 • TH • Apr 19 - Jun 21 • 6:30 - 9:00 PM • $187 + tax

Take the next step in learning to paint. If you have already taking Painting ABC’s or if you are painting at an intermediate level, then this class is for you! Master your knowledge of colour and brush strokes in a series of challenging new projects. Learn new creative layout, image alteration skills and painting techniques in an encouraging and relaxed atmosphere. Supplies included. Instructor: Stan Hunc

8992 • F • Apr 20 - Jun 22 • 7:45 - 9:15 PM • $127 + tax

Discover the secret to creating a successful piece of art — the balance of opposites. Themes include: white to black value scale; complementary colours; positive and negative shapes; structured or spontaneous and abstract versus realism. You’ll learn the fundamentals of art and how to use a variety of drawing and watercolour media, separately and together. Supplies included. Teacher: Joy Kirkwood

9029 • W • Apr 24 - Jun 13 • 6:30 - 9:00 PM • $162 + tax

 

Discover the enjoyment and relaxation in learning how to spin yarns. You’ll learn about slubs, boucles, colour blending, fibre blending and chemical and natural dyeing. Create your own unique yarns for knitting and weaving. Spinning wheels are provided for at-home practice; equipment loans require a deposit. Teacher: Grete Rasmussen 

9014 • M • Apr 16 - Jun 18 • 9:30 -12:00 PM • $189.50 + tax
9015 • SA • Apr 21 - Jun 16 • 9:30 - 12:00 PM • $189.50 + tax

Beginners will learn the ins and outs of setting up a loom along with basic weaves and projects. Experienced weavers will have an opportunity to further develop skills. Table looms are provided for each student to take home between classes in order to complete projects; equipment loans require a deposit. Teacher: Rosie Kerschbaumer

9022 • TU • Apr 17 - Jun 19 • 6:30 - 9:00 PM • $207 + tax
9023 • F • Apr 20 - Jun 22 • 9:30 - 12:00 PM • $207 + tax

Sessional classes don’t fit your schedule? We offer private lessons to meet your needs. Inquire at the registration desk to arrange a suitable time and teacher.

$40 + tax per 60-minute lesson

 

This class is suited for both beginners and continuing students. Beginners learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel and create projects using handbuilding techniques. Continuing students are assisted to progress at their own pace. Opportunities for special projects may be accommodated. We will cover making, finishing, decorating and glazing. Firing and open studio time included. Open studio schedule posted each session. Teachers: Vin Arora, Clive Tucker, Cam Stewart 

8790 • TU • Apr 17 - Jun 5 • 9:30 - 11:30 AM • $184 + tax

8791 • TU • Apr 17 - Jun 5 • 6:00 - 8:00 PM • $184 + tax

8792 • W • Apr 18 - Jun 6 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM • $184 + tax
8793 • W • Apr 18 - Jun 6 • 6:30 - 8:30 PM • $184 + tax

8794 • TH • Apr 19 - Jun 7 • 6:30 - 8:30 PM • $184 + tax
8795 • SA • Apr 21 - Jun 9 • 9:30 - 11:30 AM • $184 + tax

Welcome to the world of clay! This class is ideal for those who have not taken a clay class or for novices who would like to hone skills. You will be introduced to the potter’s studio and learn handbuilding, wheel throwing and glazing techniques. Firing and open studio time included. Open studio schedule posted each session. Teacher: Clive Tucker

8815 • M • Apr 23 - Jun 18 • 6:00 - 8:00 PM • $184 + tax

This class is designed for the intermediate potter. Classes will focus on demonstrations and discussions on advanced techniques and technical processes. Opportunities for special projects may be accommodated. Open studio time and firing for a maximum of 25 pieces per session is included. Open studio schedule posted each session. Teacher: Vin Arora
8805 • TH • Apr 19 - Jun 7 • 9:30 - 11:30 AM • $184 + tax 

Explore new techniques of modeling clay in the form of figurative and abstract art. Whether you’re totally new to working with clay or you’ve already mastered some of the principles of sculpture, Parvaneh will support you to develop structure, style and creativity in your work. A supply list is available at the reception desk. Open studio time included. Teacher: Parvaneh Roudgar

8826 • TU • Apr 17 - Jun 19 • 9:30 - 12:30 PM • $317 + tax
8827 • W • Apr 18 - Jun 20 • 6:00 - 9:00 PM • $317 + tax

Master the art of reproduction. Learn to make moulds of silicone and plaster from a sculpture piece of your choice for the purpose of reproducing your artwork in either clay or plaster. Please bring a relief piece (small or medium size) or a simple sculpture (approved by the instructor). Open studio time included. Teacher: Parvaneh Roudgar

8829 • TU • Apr 17 - Jun 5 • 7:00 - 9:00 PM • $166 + tax