Art & Creativity

Mosaic Lazy Susan

This stunning table accessory will keep your dinner guests talking for years. Participants will get to make and take home their very own mosaic table piece to enjoy. Each project requires approximately five hours over three sessions in order to allow for various stages of development and drying time. Work on your project at home will be required.

Instructor: Wendy Anderson Fee: $130
Days: Mondays & Wednesdays Location: Campus Alberta - D.V.
Dates: March 14, 16, 21, 23
Reg. deadline: Mar. 1
Time: 7 - 9 pm and
7-10 pm

Drawing Basics for Beginners

Course A: Practical methods for developing elementary skills in art. A hands on practice of drawing mostly from still life arrangements. It is guaranteed that you will be able to copy a stick man at the end of this session.
Materials needed
: HB and B4 Pencil, Charcoal sticks, plastic or gum eraser, newsprint and pencil sharpener

Instructor: Pete Jacobs Fee: $65
Days:  Tues, Wed & Thurs Location: Campus Alberta -  D.V.
Dates: Feb. 22, 23 & 24
Reg. deadline: Feb. 10
Time: 7 - 9 pm

Course B: More practice in drawing with emphasis on “Conte” crayons and “Canson” drawing papers. Blending and using a grid will be covered. It is assumed that you have basic drawing skills and have drawn a stick man
Materials needed:
HB and B4 Pencil, Charcoal sticks, plastic or gum eraser, newsprint, pencil sharpener, Conte crayons in white, sepia, ultramarine blue, black and dark sienna. Canson drawing papers in light sienna, white, light blue and dark grey mildly textured (1 of each).

Instructor: Pete Jacobs Fee: $90
Days:  Tues, Wed & Thurs Location: Campus Alberta - D.V. 
Dates: Cancelled Time: 7 - 9 pm

AIRBRUSHING 102

This course is the continuation of Airbrushing 101 offered in the fall of 2010. Trevor brings this unique skill to life as participants increase their own knowledge and practical skills at using the airbrush. Old and new participants are welcome to join this artistic journey.
(There will be an opportunity to buy airbrushing equipment at bulk buy pricing)

Instructor: Trevor Furoy Fee: TBA
Days: TBA Location: Campus Alberta - D.V. 
Dates: TBA Time: TBA

Watercolour Landscapes

Let’s spend the day exploring landscapes while using watercolour techniques. No experience necessary. Bring your own watercolour supplies or purchase the kit for $10 for one day.

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Instructor: Dianna Hanna Fee: $65
Days: Saturdays Location: Campus Alberta D.V.
Dates: May 7
Reg. deadline: May 2
Time: 9:45 am - 4:30 pm

Wire & Glass Bead Jewellery

In this class we will cover the basics of earrings, bracelets and necklaces. You will also learn Viking Wire Weaving over two consecutive sessions. Please bring round nose pliers, wire cutters and a ruler to each class.

Instructor: Wendy Hewitt Fee: $65 (includes supply kit)
Days: Wednesday Location: Campus Alberta D.V. 
Dates: March 16 & 23
Reg. deadline: Feb. 28
Time: 6:30 - 9:30pm

Watercolour Magic

Relax on Tuesday evenings and enjoy the creativity of watercolour painting. You will be amazed at the ease and excitement of watercolour. Come out and enjoy meeting new friends in a relaxed environment. No experience necessary. Each week we will create a new subject. Bring your own watercolour supplies or purchase the kit for $20 for 4 weeks. References will be given in classes.

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Instructor: Dianna Hanna Fee: $160
Days: Tuesdays Location: Campus Alberta - D.V. 
Dates: Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26
Reg. deadline: Mar. 28
Time: 6:30 - 9:30pm
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