Contemporary Visual Arts & Design

Bookmaking

Learn the fundamentals of creating hand-bound books, complete a number of small books using various binding and cutting techniques and complete a large scrapbook.

$150 (materials included)

Winter
Weekend Workshop
Saturday & Sunday
March 6–7
10am – 2pm
Instructor: Don Taylor

Chip Carving

NEW! Learn the fundamentals of chip carving in soft wood, including basic techniques to complete a sampler to use for reference in future carving projects. Complete a carved picture, mirror frame or a carved treasure box using these techniques in class.

$150 (materials included)

Winter
Weekend Workshop
Saturday & Sunday
February 27–28
10am – 2pm
Instructor: Laura Fetterly

Drawing and Pen & Ink

Learn the combination of graphite and coloured pencil drawing techniques with the beauty and delicacy of pen and ink in this course suitable for all skill levels. Explore methods for drawing with ongoing demonstration and still life study.

$180 (materials not included)

Winter
6 Wednesdays
February 3–24 & March 3–10
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Jacqueline Treloar

Spring
6 Wednesdays
April 14–28 & May 5, 19, 26
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: TBA

Intro to Sewing

Attention budding textile artists and fashion designers! Learn the basics of machine sewing in this introductory course to complete a simple bag or purse. No previous experience is necessary.

$150 (materials not included)

Winter
6 Tuesdays
February 2–23 & March 2–9
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Ninette Gyrody

Painting

For either the beginner or the individual looking to increase skills! A variety of approaches to painting will be explored. Learn a diverse range of techniques and discover line, shape and contour, and work in colour with acrylics, watercolour and other mediums.

$180 (materials not included)

Winter
6 Tuesdays
February 2–23 & March 2–9
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Jacqueline Treloar

Spring
6 Tuesdays
April 13–27 & May 4, 18, 25
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Jacqueline Treloar

Printmaking 101

Discover the rich history and practice of the art of printmaking. Using a variety of techniques for the beginner printmaker, participants will use a wide range of traditional and contemporary techniques to create their prints.

$150 (materials included)

Winter
6 Tuesdays
February 2–23 & March 2–9
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Laura Fetterly

Reconstruction Fashion

Fundamentals of design provide the basis for participants to create sketches, illustrate, design and execute projects from start to finish. Learn to work with raw fabrics and old clothing to design a new style out of an old favourite.

$150 (materials not included)

Winter
6 Thursdays
February 4–25 & March 4–11
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Erin Keatch

Spring
6 Thursdays
April 15–29 & May 6, 20, 27
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Tara Kelly

Sewing from a Pattern

Learn to complete an article of clothing by following a commercial pattern. From finding the right pattern, to purchasing the right material, to the planning and execution of the work, you will leave this class confident to sew your own clothes!

Prerequisite: it is recommended that you have taken Intro to Sewing or an equivalent, and are comfortable with a sewing machine.

$150 (materials not included)

Winter
6 Wednesdays
February 3–24 & March 3–10
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Erin Keatch

Spring
6 Wednesdays
April 14–28 & May 5, 19, 26
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Tara Kelly

Toronto Island Watercolour Sketchbook

This course is an introduction to the practice of keeping a sketchbook and the use of watercolour media, pencil or pen. It is suited to novices and those who wish to begin to record personal experiences using this time-honoured tradition. For three of the four sessions, the group will head over to Toronto Island by ferry/water taxi in quest of sketchbook material.

$40 per workshop or only $125 for all 4!
(Does not include transportation or materials)

Spring
Saturday Workshops
April 17, 24 & May 1, 8
1pm – 4pm
Instructor: TBA