Courses & Workshops - Fall/Winter 2008 - Visual Arts and Design Courses & Workshops - Fall/Winter 2008 - Visual Arts and Design Courses & Workshops - Fall/Winter 2008 - Visual Arts and Design
Painting A course designed for beginners and those wanting to improve their skills. Learn a variety of techniques and discover line, shape, contour and colour while working with acrylics, watercolour and other mediums. 6 Tuesdays | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 & Dec 2, 9
$200 Register Now!
Creativity Kick-start See the world through an artist’s eyes! This hands-on course transforms how you view everyday objects. One part theory, one part studio, learn to express yourself through collage, rubbings, gild work and cropping using a variety of materials. 1 Saturday | Oct 4 | 10am – 2pm $75 Register Now!
Artist Books Discover the rich art of bookmaking using recycled and new materials. Construct hand-made artist books which can be used for journaling, sketching or writing. A variety of traditional and contemporary techniques are explored. 5 Mondays | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 & Dec 1
$175 Register Now!
Drawing for Fashion Design Work the runway! This course gives you the tools to create fashion design sketches and shows you how to put together a presentation board and press kit for your portfolio. 5 Tuesdays | 7pm – 9pm
Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 & Dec 2
$175 Register Now!
Sewing 101 Learn the basics of machine sewing, embroidery and appliqué in this introductory course, designed for the budding textile artist or fashion designer. No previous experience necessary. 5 Mondays | 6:30 – 8:30pm
Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 & Dec 1
$150 Register Now!
Fashion 101 Create sketches, illustrate, design and execute projects from start to finish. You’ll also learn to work with raw fabrics and old clothing to design new looks. 5 Tuesdays | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 & Dec 2
$150 Register Now!
Parent Workshop: Engaging Kids with Contemporary Arts Time-tested strategies for engaging children with contemporary arts (visual, dance, theatre, music), and follow-up home activities. You’ll receive a package full of helpful tips as well as free membership in our HarbourKIDS club. The workshop includes an interactive gallery tour. Recommended for parents of children ages 3 to 12! Session One: October 4
1 Saturday | 10am – 12pm
$10 Register Now!orSession Two: December 4
1 Thursday | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
$10 Register Now!
Expressive Arts Explore your personal thoughts and feelings through spontaneous art expression! Design creations inspired by your imagination through painting, found-object sculpture, drawing, sound and media art performance. A variety of art materials will be available to facilitate your creativity. 8 Mondays | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Sept 15, 22, 29 & Oct 6, 20 27 & Nov 3, 10
$225 Register Now!
Just in time for the holiday season!
Make Your Own Holiday Cards Learn to make creative and artistic cards for the holidays or any special occasion. A variety of paper arts and printmaking techniques and materials will be explored. 1 Saturday | Nov 15 | 10am – 11pm $45 Register Now!
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