Art Classes

Art Group

Practise skills, interact with other painters, and share ideas. Supply own materials. Participants volunteer to lead class.

Thursdays, 12 noon to 4:00pm

Session 1: Sept 8 to Nov 10 (10 classes)

Session 2: Nov 17 to Jan 19 (10 classes)

$40+/session

Art History

From the Renaissance of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel to Rembrandt’s great baroque portraits, join us on a cinematic journey as we view and discuss the art and architecture of the world’s great cultures.

Leader: Leslie Snider

Mondays, 10:30am to 12:30pm

Session 1: Oct 3 to Nov 14 (6 classes) no class Oct 10

Session 2: Nov 21 to Jan 23 (8 classes)
no classes Dec 26 & Jan 2

$18/session 1, $24/session 2

Art Instruction I

Introduction to various art media: drawing, composition, colour theory, watercolour, acrylic, oil, coloured pencils, and pastels. Projects will be done as a group and as individual choice. Supplies included.

Instructor: Joanne Franke

Tuesdays, 1:00 to 4:00pm

Session 1: Sept 6 to Nov 8 (9 classes) no class Nov 1

$110/session

Art Instruction II

Study some of the great works of the past learning the techniques and styles and how you can apply them to your own work. Work on a variety of projects both as a group and individually. Supplies included.

Prerequisite: Art Instruction I or permission of the instructor

Instructor: Joanne Franke

Tuesdays, 9:00am to 12 noon

Session 1: Sept 6 to Nov 8 (9 classes) no class Nov 1

$110/session

Art Instruction: Open Studio Painting

Choose the paint medium, style, and subject matter with instruction provided. Work at your own pace and in the style you prefer. Supplies included.

Prerequisite: Art Instruction I or permission of the instructor

Instructor: Joanne Franke

Wednesdays, 9:00am to 12 noon

Session 1: Sept 7 to Nov 9 (9 classes) no class Nov 2

$110/session

Art Instruction: Open Studio Drawing

Pick the style with instruction provided. Any drawing media can be used (ink, charcoal, pastel, etc.) Supplies included.

Prerequisite: Art Instruction I or permission of the instructor

Instructor: Joanne Franke

Thursdays, 1:00 to 4:00pm

Session 1: Sept 8 to Nov 10 (9 classes) no class Nov 3

$110/session

Art Instruction: Open Studio Multi-Media

Explore the basics of art: colour, design, paints, brushes, pencils, and surfaces. Work on mini-projects then a final all-encompassing project. The class is informal, hands-on, and interactive.

Instructor: Joanne Franke

Wednesdays, 2:00 to 4:00pm

Session 1: Sept 7 to Nov 9 (9 classes) no class Nov 2

Location: The Waterford

$110/session

 

Crafts

 

Needlepoint & Cross Stitch

Learn to do needlepoint and counted cross stitch, and/or finish projects.

Leaders: Janice Meyer, Lesley Barnett

Tuesday, 10:15am to 12:15pm

Session 1: Sept 6 to Nov 8 (10 classes)

Session 2: Nov 15 to Jan 24 (10 classes) no class Dec 27

$25+/session

Pottery I

Create with clay through hand-building or throwing on the wheel and glazing. Take home what you have made.
Includes 3 firings and use of equipment.

Instructor: Delvalle, Kingston Potter’s Guild

Wednesdays, 10:00am to 12 noon

Session 1: Sept 7 to Oct 26 (8 classes)

Location: Harold Harvey Arena

$140+/session

Rug Hooking, Traditional

Learn the old-fashioned form of rug hooking (not latch hooking). Create images and designs (Primitive, Pictorials, Orientals and 3D hooking) through needlework and shading and dying materials. Materials and designs can be ordered through the instructor.

Instructor: Thelma Alstrup

Tuesdays, 1:00 to 3:00pm

Session 1: Sept 6 to Nov 8 (10 classes)

Session 2: Nov 15 to Jan 17 (9 classes) no class Dec 27

$60+/session 1, $54+/session 2

Watercolour I

Learn to use materials while exploring various topics. In-class time to practise techniques and interact with the instructor. Supply own materials (list provided).

Prerequisite: Session 1 or permission of instructor

Instructor: Jane Hanley

Mondays, 9:00 to 11:30am

Session 1: Sept 12 to Nov 14 (7 classes)

no classes Oct 3, Oct 10 & Nov 7

Session 2: Nov 21 to Jan 30 (7 classes)

no classes Dec 5, Dec 26 & Jan 2 & 9

$110+/session

Watercolour II

Create your own paintings supported by instruction and demonstrations. Geared to students with a solid basic knowledge in watercolour painting.

Prerequisite: Watercolour I or permission of the instructor

Instructor: Gerry de Jong

Mondays, 9:00am to 3:30pm

Workshop Dates: Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5 & Jan 9 (4 classes)

$125+/session

 

Woodcarving-Woodworking

 

Woodcarving I

The instructor will take you through carving your own wood project. Supply own materials.

Leader: Don McTaggart

Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00 to 4:00pm

Session 1: Sept 7 to Nov 9 (17 classes) no class Oct 10

Session 2: Nov 14 to Jan 25 (20 classes)

no classes Dec 26 & Jan 2

$51+/session 1, $60+/session 2

Woodcarving II

Meet with other carvers to work on projects and share ideas. Supply own materials.

Prerequisite: 3 years of Woodcarving I

Leader: John Anderson

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00am to 12 noon

Session 1: Sept 7 to Nov 9 (18 classes) no class Oct 10

Session 2: Nov 14 to Jan 25 (19 classes)

no classes Dec 26, Dec 28 & Jan 2

$55+/session 1, $58+/session 2

Woodworking

Participants do independent projects. Instruction available on safe use of machines.

Leader: Peter Rose

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00am to 12 noon

Session 1a: Sept 6 to Oct 20 (14 classes)

Session 1b: Oct 25 to Dec 8 (14 classes)

Session 2: Dec 13 to Jan 26 (13 classes) no class Dec 27

$90+/session 1a, $90+/session 1b, $84+/session 2

Costs that include a ‘+’ also require the purchase of a text book or supplies. Speak to your instructor for details.

 

 

 

The current schedule for all programs is available here.

 

 

No number = Open class ~ All welcome

I = Beginner

II = Intermediate

III = Advanced

IV = Advanced Plus