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 confidence to create work in your own choice of oil or acrylic. Class is suitable for all levels. A supply list is available at the reception desk. Teacher: Sue Cowan

This class is finished for the year. Check back in fall 2013!

Learn the basics of acrylic painting and the fundamentals of art (line, shape, pattern, composition and colour) while studying nature. Emily Carr, Georgia O’Keefe and other artists, whose love of nature comes through in their art, will be our inspiration. Supplies Included. Teacher: Joy Kirkwood

This class is finished for the year. Check back in fall 2013!

Develop the skills needed to create an illustrated art journal. In this mixed-media class, you will learn sketching and watercolour basics, drawing realistically, collage techniques as well as how to incorporate doodles and decorative borders into your journals. Supplies Included. Teacher: Joy Kirkwood

This class is finished for the year. Check back in fall 2013!

Get acquainted with the most popular drawing media such as graphite pencil, coloured pencils, watercolour pencil crayons, charcoal, chalk pastels and pen and ink. Practice your drawing skills and learn the technical aspects of various forms of drawing in a series of dynamic art projects. Supplies included. Teacher: Stan Hunc

This class is finished for the year. Check back in fall 2013!

If you have already taken Drawing 101 or are drawing at an intermediate level, then this class is for you. Expand your understanding and expertise of essential elements of visual composition and drawing in challenging, classic and contemporary types of drawing projects. Working with a variety of subjects, you will practice your drawing skills in a series of stimulating black and white and colour drawing projects using line, tonal value, texture, gradation, and volume building. Supplies Included.Teacher: Stan Hunc

10639 • W • Apr 17 - Jun 12 • 7:00- 9:00 PM • $147 + tax ***start date pushed back by one week

Discover the joy of drawing. Learn the secrets of drawing realistically with charcoal and pencil. Gain confidence and skill with proportion, shading and composition. Learn to draw subject matter from still life to the human figure. Students will receive individual attention in a positive atmosphere. Class is suitable for all levels. Model fee included.  A supply list is available at the reception desk. Teacher: Sue Cowan

This class is finished for the year. Check back in fall 2013!

Learn how to use a variety of drawing and watercolour media, both separately and together. Key elements to be explored in this class include: line, value, colour theory, positive and negative shapes, balance in composition, structured or spontaneous styles and abstract vs. realism. Supplies Included. Teacher: Joy Kirkwood

10054 • TU • Apr 9 - Jun 11 • 6:45 - 8:45 PM • $162 + tax

If you’ve always wanted to learn to paint, or if you’re looking to refresh your knowledge of painting, this class is for you. Learn about the elements of visual composition and some of the technical aspects of painting in an encouraging and relaxed atmosphere. Supplies included. Teacher: Stan Hunc

This class is finished for the year. Check back in fall 2013!

If you have already taking Painting 101 (formerly called Painting ABC's) or 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 projects. Learn new creative layout, image alteration skills and painting techniques in an encouraging and relaxed atmosphere. Supplies included. Teacher: Stan Hunc

10022 • F • Apr 12 - Jun 14 • 7:45 - 9:15 PM • $127 + 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

10050 • W • Apr 17 - Jun 12 • 9:15 - 11:45 AM • $169.50 + tax ***start date pushed back by one week
10051 • TH • Apr 11 - Jun 13 • 6:30 - 9:00 PM • $187 + tax

Explore various forms of pen and ink drawing. Learn basic pen skills of shading, watercolour and ink washes, wet-on-wet pen strokes and splashes, gestures and textures. You’ll experiment creatively using various combinations of drawing tools in mixed-media pen and ink projects. Suitable for beginners and more advanced students. Supply list available from reception desk Teacher: Stan Hunc

9969 • M • Apr 8 - Jun 17 • 6:30 - 9:00 PM • $197 + tax

Discover the fascinating and addictive world of spinning your own yarns! Learn to spin and ply yarns using both a spinning wheel and a drop spindle, and explore chemical and natural dyeing and colour blending using fibre preparation tools. Spinning wheels are provided for at-home practice; equipment loans require a deposit. Teacher: Felicia Lo

9970 • TU • Apr 9 - Jun 11 • 9:30 - 12:00 PM • $207 + tax FULL
9971 • W • Apr 10 - Jun 12 • 6:30 - 9:00 PM • $207 + tax FULL

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

9987 • TU • Apr 9 - Jun 11 • 6:30 - 9:00 PM • $207 + tax
9988 • F • Apr 12 - Jun 14 • 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. Teachers: Catherine Dumaine, Rosie Kerschbaumer, Felicia Lo.

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. Teachers: Vin Arora & Clive Tucker 

9864 • TU • Apr 9 - May 28 • 9:30 - 11:30 AM • $184 + tax FULL
9866 • TU • Apr 9 - May 28 • 6:00 - 8:00 PM • $184 + tax FULL

9872 • W • Apr 10 - May 29 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM • $184 + tax

9877 • TH • Apr 11 - May 30 • 6:45 - 8:45 PM • $184 + tax

9873 • SA • Apr 13 - Jun 1 • 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. You will be introduced to the potter’s studio and learn handbuilding, wheel throwing and glazing techniques. Teacher: Clive Tucker

9925 • M • Apr 8 - Jun 3 • 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. Teacher: Vin Arora

9895 • TH • Apr 11 - May 30 • 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. Teacher: Parvaneh Roudgar

9935 • TU • Apr 16 - Jun 18 • 6:30 - 9:00 PM • $272 + tax ***start and end date pushed back by one week
9942 • W • Apr 17 - Jun 19 • 6:00 - 9:00 PM • $317 + tax ***start and end date pushed back by one week