8 classes Costs: Members: $130.00          Non-Members: $145.00 301A: PAINTING in OIL or ACRYLIC – Beginner Sold out Instructor: Leslie Cochrane Mondays, 9:30 to 12 noon Class Start April 14th

The basic structuring of a painting from start to finish is taught while focusing on fundamental techniques. Underpainting and brushwork, glazing, drybrush, and wet-in-wet, along with colour mixing, are introduced and demonstrated at a comfortable pace within an easy and enjoyable atmosphere.

8 classes Costs: Members: $130.00          Non-Members: $145.00 302A: PAINTING in OIL or ACRYLIC – Intermediate Sold out Instructor: Leslie Cochrane Mondays, 1pm to 3:30 Class Start April 14th

While becoming more experienced and confident in technique, the student is encouraged to explore various forms of stylistic expression through workshops in Impressionism &  Expressionism. As always the essential elements of colour and light are emphasized.

8 classes Costs: Members: $130.00          Non-Members: $145.00 303A: PAINTING in OIL or ACRYLIC –Intermediate/Adv Sold out Instructor: Leslie Cochrane Tuesdays, 9:30 to 12 noon Class Start April 15th

The enjoyment of the act of painting is the focus for the more advanced class. An instinctive personal style is encouraged through workshops and demonstrations of a more intricate nature.

8 classes Costs: Members: $130.00          Non-Members: $145.00 304A: Elements of Drawing – Beginner/ Interm Instructor: Cheryl Hailstone Tuesdays, 1 to 3:30 pm Class Start April 15th

Develop a good understanding of visual perception.
This course is presented for the artist who wishes to develop good drawing skills. Basic perspective, composition, and light and shade value studies will be included and exploration of different materials encouraged. Explore, create, and enjoy!

8 classes Costs: Members: $130.00          Non-Members: $145.00 305A: Watercolour Basics – Beginner Instructor: Gaye Courage Tuesdays, 7pm to 9:30 pm Class Start April 15th

An introductory course in watercolours. Learn the basic techniques of painting with the magic medium of watercolour. Fundamental skills & the properties of colour will be explored.

8 classes Costs: Members: $130.00          Non-Members: $145.00 306A: Watercolour – Beginner/Intermediate Sold out Instructor: Cindy Underhill Wednesdays, 9:30 to 12 noon Class Start April 16th

Have fun learning the techniques needed to create a successful watercolour painting while finding your own style.  Focus on handling edges, backgrounds, and negative painting. As always there is time for critique at the end of each class.

8 classes Costs: Members: $130.00          Non-Members: $145.00 307A: Watercolour – Intermediate/Advanced  Instructor: Shelley Prior Wednesdays, 1pm to 3:30 pm Class Start April 16th

Explore creative concepts and development of your own personal style while gaining greater control and understanding of the medium. Various subjects will be used to broaden your knowledge and technique. We will share tips, experiment with different papers, paints (e.g.. gouache, metallics) and watercolour collage as time permits.

8 classes Costs: Members: $130.00          Non-Members: $145.00 308A: TRAVELLING LANDSCAPES – Beginners/ Intermed Instructor: Bruce Outridge Wednesdays, 7pm to 9:30 pm Class Start April 16th

Create paintings from your favourite vacations. Adults will enjoy creating landscapes from their favourite travel memories and photographs while learning the basics of watercolour and acrylic mediums. Learn how to develop and combine landscape paintings to create memorable paintings.

8 classes Costs: Members: $130.00          Non-Members: $145.00 309A: CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING – All levels Instructor: Baoxing Zhang Thursdays, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm Class Start April 17th

Learn ‘The Way of the Brush’ with a master. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of brush painting. More experienced students will explore advanced techniques of working with ink and rice paper.  Various demonstrations.

8 classes Costs: Members: $130.00          Non-Members: $145.00 310A: MASTERING PORTRAITS Instructor: Yousha Liu Thursdays, 1 to 3:30 pm Class Start April 17th

Master the use of drawing media and understanding the basic human forms - shape, volume, proportion, value, perspective and composition. This course will focus on a realistic approach of drawing techniques to help students gain confidence in observing the live model. There will be a lot of fun demonstrations and if time permits a field trip.

7 classes Costs: Members: $130.00          Non-Members: $145.00 311A: PAINTING WITH OIL OR ACRYLICS Beginner/Interm. Instructor: Chuck Slawich Thursdays, 7pm to 10:00 pm Class Start April 17th

This course will cover the basics in painting, composition, colour theory and mixing, surface preparation and painting from photographs and still life.

ADULT JEWELLERY ART

8 classes Costs: Members: $150.00          Non-Members: $160.00 Cost includes copper and sterling wire, gem beads and solder. 326A: JEWELLERY ART CLASSES -Basics Instructor: Lucy Erskine Tuesdays, 7pm to 9:30 pm Class Start April 15th

Explore the fundamentals of wire working with copper, then move on to create jewellery and sculptural art forms with sterling silver wire. You will learn sound foundation techniques and build your precious metals knowledge and skills.  Learn to think like a jeweller making components, links, fastenings and art pieces.

8 classes Costs: Members: $165.00          Non-Members: $175.00 Cost includes copper and sterling wire, semi precious beads. 327A: JEWELLERY ART CLASSES – Intermediate Instructor: Lucy Erskine Wednesdays, 7pm to 9:30 pm Class Start April 16th

It's time to get adventurous with wire and semi-precious gem beads.  Building on previous skills or the 'basics' course, make earrings, rings, dangly things and more! Get inspired, get new jewellery (or gifts to give) and learn lots of tricks of the trade.
Discover your creative skills in the linear art of sterling silver wire jewellery.

ADULT POTTERY
Learn with the Masters

8 classes Cost includes 1 Bag of Clay, Glaze, & 2 Firings Basic tool kit available ($10.00 extra) Costs: Members: $140.00          Non-Members: $155.00 318P: POTTERY ON THE WHEEL - All Levels Instructor: Margie Boden Monday, 7 to 9:30 pm Class Start April 14, 2008

This class concentrates on throwing all the basic shapes on the wheel with more detailed work for intermediate and advanced students. Margie enjoys encouraging and instructing pupils at all levels of expertise.

8 classes Cost includes 1 Bag of Clay, Glaze, & 2 Firings Basic tool kit available ($10.00 extra) Costs: Members: $140.00          Non-Members: $155.00 319P: HANDBUILDING & THE WHEEL - Beginner/Interm Instructor: Marguerite Broten Wednesday, 9:30 to 12 noon Class Start April 16, 2008

A unique opportunity to experiment with stoneware.  Learn the time-honoured techniques of hand building, wheel throwing, and combinations of these.  Work will be completed with glazing.  Marguerite’s relaxed approach makes this class a great escape into the world of creativity.

8 classes Cost includes 1 Bag of Clay, Glaze, & 2 Firings Basic tool kit available ($10.00 extra) Costs: Members: $140.00          Non-Members: $155.00 320P: HANDBUILDING & THE WHEEL - Interm/Advance Instructor: Marguerite Broten Wednesday, 1:00 to 3:30 Class Start April 16, 2008

For the student with some pottery experience. This course will present an opportunity to solve specific problems and refine techniques & skills. Marguerite will guide you through the entire process with a view to developing independence and personal expression. A perfect escape into the world of creativity.

8 classes Cost includes 1 Bag of Clay, Glaze, & 2 Firings Basic tool kit available ($10.00 extra) Costs: Members: $140.00          Non-Members: $155.00 321P: HANDBUILDING - All Levels Instructor: Monika Schaefer Thursday, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Class Start April 24, 2008

This class is open to all skill levels. Students will apply 3 basic handbuilding methods to creating a variety of guided projects like lidded boxes, small sculptural pieces, leaf platters and vases. More experienced students can choose their own projects or work along with the class.

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