COURSES
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Multi Media |
Creative Collage & Zines
CA$143.00
Created unique personal projects, while gaining skills in composition, design, and storytelling through art!
Explore various creative mixed media techniques through collages and zine making! During this six-week course, students will discover how different materials- such as paper, fabric, and found objects- can be layered into expressive original artworks. Come join in the collective creativity!
Mondays, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
First Class: Monday, January 13, 2025
(No class: Monday, February 17)
Last Class: Monday, February 24, 2025
Duration of Course: 6 Weeks
Teaching Artist: Megan Sullivan
Skill Level: All levels
Location: Front Studio
Required age: Ages 7 - 11
Materials: Nothing required, but open to bring any additional collage materials (photos, found objects etc)
Create Your Own Adventure - Picture Book Creation
CA$153.00
Create your own illustrated picture book!
As the course progresses, you will get to experiment with various mediums while creating artworks that bring your stories to life! Learn how to map out both your story and illustrations, through planning how each image will depict the text on each page. In the final stage, you will get to bind your very own picture book! After the six week session, each participant will be able to bring home their very own completed, unique book to share!
Saturdays, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
First Class: Saturday, January 18, 2025
(No Class February 22)
Last Class: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Duration of Course: 6 weeks
Teaching Artist: Megan Sullivan
Skill Level: All levels
Required age: 7-11
Location: Front Studio
Materials: None Required
Crash Course in Anatomy Drawing for Young Artists
CA$120.00
If you are intimidated to sketch the figure look no further! This course places an emphasis on the form, proportions and movements that can be created in loose, gestural sketches of the figure!
Together we will explore the anatomical anatomy of the body with the help of references of the muscles and skeleton using the drawing media of students
choice! We will also look at how major anatomy markers on the body can be used to simplify the figure into a series of gestural lines. Students are encouraged to bring in their preferred drawing tools, however if they want to experiment with wet materials they are encouraged to do so! Students will finish the course with a sketchbook full of figure and anatomy drawings to add to their portfolios!
Saturdays, 12:15 to 2:00 pm
First Class: February 15, 2025
Last Class: March 15, 2025
Duration of Course: 5 Weeks
Teaching Artist: Samantha Waddell
Skill Level: All levels
Location: Back Studio
Required age: Ages 12 - 16
Materials Required: Large size sketchbooks are encouraged to get the most out of gestural movements, however feel free to bring multiple sized sketchbooks for play!
Examples of suggested materials include: Charcoal, Chalk, Crayon, Marker, Pencil Crayon, China Markers (My personal favourite!), Pastel, Pencil etc. Students are also welcome to experiment with a wet media such as watercolour and acrylic!
Youth Art Studio
CA$200.00
Explore a variety of art mediums in this art sampler class. Students will explore drawing media, pen & ink, pastel, charcoal, acrylic painting, and linocut printmaking with the opportunity to combine mediums to create dynamic works of art.
Tuesdays, 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
First Class: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Last Class: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Length of Course: 8 Weeks
Teaching Artist: Lisa Leskien
Skill Level: All levels
Required age: Ages 11 - 15
Location: Front Studio
Materials: Provided
Drawing Foundations
CA$152.00
This course teaches the foundational elements of drawing. We cover Line, Shape, Form, Perspective, Shading and Texture. We also learn how to approach a drawing with an artist's eye and mindset. This is a course for anyone who wants to improve their drawing capabilities. From the beginner who has never drawn a line, to the artist
who needs a refresher.
Tuesdays, 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM
First Class: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Last Class: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Duration of Course: 6 weeks
Teaching Artist: Bonnie Humber
Skill Level: All levels
Required age: Ages 11 - 15
Location: Back Studio
Notes: Students are asked to bring their own sketchbook, drawing pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener
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Painting |
Fundamentals of Painting
CA$148.00
In this 6 week course, students will gain foundational skills in acrylic painting. They will practice different types of paintings, including still life, landscapes, and portraits. Students will learn about different brush techniques, colour mixing, layering methods and various other technical skills. By the end of the course, participants will have a strong understanding of acrylic painting, allowing them to express their creativity in their own original artworks.
Wednesdays, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
First Class: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
(No class: Wednesday February 19)
Last Class: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Duration of Course: 6 weeks
Teaching Artist: Megan Sullivan
Skill Level: All levels
Location: Back Studio
Required age: Ages 9 - 12
Mind, Arm and Palette Knife
CA$152.00
Learn how to use a palette knife with oil paints like never before in this short workshop, where we will create a unique artwork using solely this remarkable tool.
Thursday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
First Class: Thursday, February 27
Last Class: Thursday, March 6
Duration of Course: 2 Sessions
Teaching Artist: Valerie Kniazeva
Skill Level: All levels
Required age: Adults 16+
Location: Front Studio
Materials: Supplied
Creative Painters
CA$223.00
Only a few left!
Let your child dive into the world of paint, and experience different approaches and challenges each week. After weeks of working and experimenting, they will have a strong grasp on the different ways that paint is used and applied, all while creating fun and creative projects to take home along the way!
Saturday, 12:30 - 2:00 pm
First Class: Saturday, January 18, 2025
(No Class February 20)
Last Class: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Duration of Course: 10 weeks
Teaching Artist: Valerie Kniazeva
Skill Level: All levels
Required age: 6-9
Location: Front Studio
Materials: Provided
WORKSHOPS
Painted Coasters Workshop
CA$81.00
Painting coasters will not only protect your coffee table, but also allow you to gain experience in painting on a smaller surface. The blank coasters used in this class will be made from wood, and will allow you to gain experience with painting on wooden surfaces.
Sunday, February 2 | 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Teaching Artist: Mysha Afzal
Skill Level: All levels
Location: Front Studio
Required age: Intergenerational
Mini Painted Creations
CA$81.00
Paint miniatures, while also gaining an experience in painting on a smaller scale, by creating smaller images or designs, on these mini creations. These miniatures are made from wood and painting on these mini creations will also provide you with an experience with using wood as a medium.
Sunday, March 2 | 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Teaching Artist: Mysha Afzal
Skill Level: All levels
Location: Back Studio
Required age: Intergenerational
ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Branding For Artists
CA$140.00
In this 2-part, 2-hour workshop, students will learn basic elements of branding and will create a unique, original brand for themselves as artists. Students will also be introduced to marketing their brand across various media. No special software is required for this workshop.
Dates: Tuesday, January 21 and Tuesday, January 28
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Teaching Artist: Paul Whittingham
Skill Level: All levels
Location: Online
Required age: Over 16 years old on the day of the activity
Intro to Photoshop
CA$140.00
Students will be able to use Photoshop for basic image manipulation. They will have a basic understanding of what Photoshop is, all of its main tools and how they are used. Colours, manipulating layers, blending modes, special effects, masking, text and more.
Students will finish the course with the ability to create a unique Photoshop design.
Dates: Tuesday, February 4 and Tuesday, February 11
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Teaching Artist: Paul Whittingham
Skill Level: All levels
Location: Online
Required age: Over 16 years old on the day of the activity
Intro to Graphic Design
CA$280.00
For teens/adults who have an interest in entering Graphic Design and would like to learn a bit about what Graphic Design entails, what they can expect and an overview of the many facets of graphic design (typography, colour, layout, design programs, projects, places of work, incomes, clients and more).
Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
First Class: February 25, 2025
Last Class: March 11, 2025
Length of Course: 4 Weeks
Teaching Artist: Paul Whittingham
Skill Level: All levels
Location: Online
Required age: Over 16 years old on the day of the activity
Course Refund Policy
- Full refunds are available if the school cancels the course.
- Cancellations by the student made at least a week before the class starts will be given a 100% refund, minus a $20 admin fee.
- Cancellations made between 3 and 7 days before the class starts will be given an 70% refund minus the $20 admin fee.
- Cancellations made after the first class but before the second class will be given a 50% refund minus the $20 admin fee. We are not able to issue refunds for cancellations made after the second class. A credit to the registrant's account may be offered, or, if space is available, the option to switch to another class.
