ART and NATURE COURSES - Winter 2012
►Classes for Adults/Youth - EVENINGS
►Workshops for Adults/Youth - WEEKENDS
►Professional Development for Artists
►Nature Programs
►Classes for Children
I CAN DO THAT!
Courses for Teens and Adults - EVENING COURSES
FABULOUS FELTING with the Wizard of Felt, June Cable
Tuesdays, January 24 February 14 (4 weeks)
Time: 6:30pm 9:00pm
Course Fee: $55 members/$75 non-members (+HST)
Materials: $35 (from instructor) Max 8 students
Explore all facets of the art of felting in four evenings of workshops.
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THE NATURAL WAY TO DRAW with Sheryl Crighton
Tuesdays, January 24 March 13 (8 weeks)
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Course Fee: $55 members/$65 non-members
Materials: $10 (from instructor) | Max 8 students
This is a course that was developed by Nicoladeo when he was teaching at the New York Art League. With a heavy emphasis on gesture drawing, one exercise builds on the last. The result is the participant develops a strong foundation in drawing. This course is good for beginners and more advanced artists who wish to keep their drawing skills honed.
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ART COMMITTEE with Sheryl Crighton
Thursdays, January 26 March 15 (8 weeks)
Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm
Course Fee: $125 members/$145 non-members
Materials: Buy from instructor/or bring your own | Max 8 students
Experimenting with a number of different media including water colour, acrylics, water based oils and egg tempera, you choose your particular area of interest (image, landscape, portraiture) and we will work together to develop your work. A short group discussion of the work will end each session.
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STAINED GLASS with Ruth Dunfield
Thursdays, January 26 February 23(5 weeks)
Time: 6:30pm 9:00pm
Course Fee: $75 members / $95 non-members (+HST)
Materials: $25 (+HST) Max 8 students
Learn the basic techniques of this intriguing art form, or continue with what you have learned in previous courses. You will have the opportunity to make one or more stained glass pieces to display in your window (or give as gifts!)
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POTTERY ON & OFF THE WHEEL with Leo Despres
Tuesdays, February 21 March 27 (6 weeks)
Time: 6:30pm 9:00pm
Course Fee: $90 members / $110 non-members (+HST)
Materials/Firing: approx $30 (+HST)
This fun and relaxing course is an introduction to hand building and glazing techniques. Participants will learn basic clay construction methods including coil, slab, pinch and a combination of techniques. You will also have a chance to try your hand at the potters wheel as you create fun and functional pieces. Max 8 students
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I CAN DO THAT!
Courses for Adults/Youth - WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
FINDING PEACE IN LIFES CHANGES with Gary Irwin-Kenyon
Saturday, January 28 (1 day)
Time: 9:00am 4:00pm Max: 20 students.
Course Fee: $55 members/$65 non-members +HST
A Practical Guide to dealing with lifes stressors and taking care of yourself.
· Finding the stillness in your life story
· Tai Chi Wisdom: There is strength in loss
· Movement and change: A creative companionship
· Tools for your journey: Meaning, attitude, and technology
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COLOUR THEORY with Robert Van de Peer
Sunday January 29 (1 day)
Time: 9:00am 4:00pm
Course Fee: $55 members/$65 non-members (+HST)
Materials: $10 Max 8 students
This workshop offers a unique opportunity, not only to encounter the nature of colour mixing and colour interactions, but a rare chance to discover how we actually see colour. Max 8 students.
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LITHOGRAPHY with Robert Van de Peer
Saturday & Sunday, February 4 & 5, Saturday February 11 (3 days)
Time: 9:00am 4:00pm
Course Fee: $130 members/$150 non-members (+HST)
Materials: Pay as used Max 6 students
This workshop offers a unique opportunity for those interested in printmaking, to explore the magnificent technique of stone lithography. This particular technique is a new addition to our printshop. Our resident Master Printmaker Robert Van de Peer will guide participants through the process of grinding and preparing lithographic limestone, creating the image on stone, operation of the lithographic press and inking techniques as well as paper preparation. This workshop runs for two consecutive weekends. No previous experience necessary.
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A PASTEL PALETTE with Anne Johnston
Saturday & Sunday February 18 & 19 (2 days)
Time: 9:00am 4:00pm
Course Fee: $105 members/$125 non-members (+HST)
Materials: $50 (+HST) Max 8 students.
Do you find working with pastels daunting? Let local artist Anne Johnston dispel those fears as she shows students various pastel techniques with which to create amazing art.
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INTRODUCTION TO TRADITIONAL MIK MAQ PORCUPINE QUILL WORK
with Aboriginal Visual Artist Tara Francis
Saturday, February 25 (1 day)
Time: 9:00am 4:00pm
Course Fee: $55members/$65 non-members (+HST)
Materials: from instructor
During this workshop, participants will create a medallion, using the traditional method
of porcupine quill insertion on birch bark. Participants will also learn the meanings behind Mik'maq motifs and symbols.
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POST PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY with Karen Ruet
Saturday & Sunday, March 10 & 11
Time: 9:00am 4:00pm
Course Fee: $105 members/$125 non-members (+HST)
Materials: Bring laptop computer (not required) | Max 10 students
Once you have taken photographs learn how to use computer applications to tweak your results... or manipulate a photograph completely. Instructor Karen Ruet is a faculty member at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design in Fredericton and is acknowledged as a wonder teacher.
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CREATIVE WRITING with Sarah Murphy
Friday (evening) & Saturday March 2 & 3 (2 days)
Time: Friday 7:00pm 9:00pm & Saturday 9:00am 4:00pm Max: 10 students.
Course Fee: $75 members/$95 non-members +HST
Sarah Murphy is a multi faceted artist best known for her award winning performance monologues and innovative novels and short stories. She will work with participants to develop their creative writing abilities.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Helpful Information for Artists and Craftspeople
DOCUMENTING YOUR ART with Oliver Flecknell
Saturday (1 day) March 17
Time: 9:00am 4:00pm
Course Fee: $55 members/$65 non-members (+HST)
Photographing your 2d and 3d artwork proving to be a challenge? High quality photographs are important to furthering your artistic career. Learn how to get professional results at home with photographer Oliver Flecknell. He will show you how to manipulate light, your camera, and your computer to get results that will win you awards! Bring an example of your work and a camera if you have one.
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NATURE
Get Outside
THE NIGHT SKY: AN INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP with Curtis Nason
Saturday, & Sunday February 25 & 26
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Course Fee: $105 members/$125 non-members (+HST)
* Special offer: Parent and child rate: $150
Learn to identify the major constellations and the mythology associated with them. Become familiar with the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, meteors - and how to observe them. Learn about the formation and life cycle of stars and where to locate star clusters and nebulae with a telescope or binoculars. Learn to use star maps, binoculars, telescopes and accessories and your eyes to observe the night sky. Evening observation included. Also an optional session on Celestial navigation
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WINTER INTERTIDAL WALK with Jamie Steel
Sunday, February 19
Time: 2:00pm 4:00pm - meet at Sunbury Shores
Course Fee: Free
Join Jamie Steel on an excursion between high tide and low tide and learn the Language of the Shore. Every environment has many elements that can be put together to tell a story. Come and learn this wonderful natural language that will help you understand the world around you.
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BEACH WALK with Jamie Steel
Saturday, March 3
Time: 1:00pm 3:00pm meet at Sunbury Shores
Course Fee: Free
The natural world around us has a Language all its own. Come for a walk on the beach and learn to read the stories that you can find on the shore.
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MY KIDS CAN DO THAT!
Courses for Children
ART STUDIO SATURDAYS FOR KIDS AGES 5-8 with Chantal Vincent
Saturdays: Jan 21 Feb 25 (6 weeks)
Time: 9:30am 11:00am
Course Fee: $75 members/$95 non-members Max 8 students
This popular program is designed to develop both imagination and creativity. Each week, hands-on studio sessions will give students an opportunity to explore art mediums in a warm and nurturing environment.
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ART STUDIO SATURDAYS FOR KIDS AGES 9-12 with Sheryl Crighton
Saturdays, January 21 March 10 (8 weeks)
Time: 9:30am 11:00am
Course Fee: $90 members/$110 non-members Max 6 students.
This popular program is designed to develop both imagination and creativity.
Each week, hands-on studio sessions will give students an opportunity to explore drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media.
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PARENTS AND TOTS - Ages: 2-4 (with an adult caregiver) with Chantal Vincent
Fridays, January 27 March 2 (6 weeks)
Ages: 2-4 (with an adult caregiver)
Time: 10:00am 11:00am
Course Fee: Free (Registration Required)
Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of St. Andrews & Fundy Community Foundation. A variety of traditional art media will be explored in an open-ended, expressive environment. This is a terrific bonding experience for moms (or dads) & little ones to share time together. Max 10 parent/tot pairs.
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If you are not currently a Member, we invite you to join:
Individual - $25; Child/Student/Senior - $15; Family - $40.
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