Workshops
Comic Jam: Collaborative Comics Extravaganza
Join us for a vibrant celebration of comic creation and collaboration in the "Comic Jam Workshop!" After a brief introduction to storytelling and panel layout, participants dive into the rich tradition of "comic jams," found worldwide. Similar to the "exquisite corpse" storytelling style, artists craft a panel on a comic page and pass it on to others, who continue the narrative. The end result is a breathtaking, diverse narrative woven together by a multitude of artistic voices, where creativity knows no bounds, and the magic of collaborative comics storytelling comes to life. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an inspiring, ever-evolving comic creation experience! Sunday 31 March| 1pm - 3pm Sunday 23 June | 1-4pm Teaching Artist: Colton Fox Audience: Ages 13+ |
Little Artists & Caregivers
Come explore artmaking with your little(s) (18 months to 3 year olds). Artist and Arts Educator, Shannon Dickie will guide you through creating artworks inspired by famous artists including Jackson Pollock and Gerhard Richter. Workshop will include movement breaks and engage the littlest of artists. Please bring a snack for our snack break. Sunday, May 26 | 9:30 - 11:30am Teaching Artist: Shannon Dickie Audience: Ages 18 months to 3 years (and caregivers of any age!) |
Creating 3D Imagery in Metal
Dating back thousands of years, this ancient practice of ornamenting metal was one of the earliest used to create iconography on sacred objects. In the 1900s the Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain focused on authenticity and revived embossed metalwork. And now we carry the tradition forward. In a jam-packed afternoon, we will first and most importantly we will talk about safety practices. Their kit will include a basic tool, written reference material to take home, and how to evaluate the supplies and materials they might find in stores. There will be a sample of aluminium to practice on and a copper sheet for a final design. We will start working by "playing around" on the practice metal, trying out different tools, and getting a feel for what the metal and different tools can do. We will talk about how to design for metal relief work and how to transfer an idea to metal. And we will learn how to mount a finished metal plaque for display. Saturday 27 April| 10am - 4pm Teaching Artist: Colleen Lynch Audience: Ages 16+ |
Textile Tufting
TUFTING is the general name for a group of old handwork skills originally used to make functional and practical products from fabric scraps. Originally used to make floor rugs gradually these practical floor warmers evolved to also become decorative art--- beautiful florals, vibrant geometric patterns, etc. and some were landscape "pictures" that warmed the heart and graced their walls. Patterns were sold through the Sears catalogues as early as the 1920s. We will breathe new life into these old skills. You will learn the basic principles and materials for rug making and other practical things and also how to enliven your creative direction. There are no hard and fast "rules" and your style will blossom into contemporary products and art pieces. Sunday, 28 April| 10am - 4pm Teaching Artist: Colleen Lynch Audience: Ages 16+ |
Basket Making
A romp in the world of basketry. We will use basketry techniques but since we will be using non-traditional materials (fabric scraps) our process will be carefree and dynamic and our baskets may be sculptures or they may be functional shapes that can contain things. OR BOTH! Sunday, 2 June| 10am - 4pm Teaching Artist: Colleen Lynch Audience: Ages 16+ |
Stained Glass for Beginners
Students will complete a stained glass sun catcher from start to finish. Throughout the workshop, students will learn: - The importance of safety in stained glass: handling glass properly and lead care. - The different types of glass, and how to effectively utilise them in their designs. - How to properly draw/cut out a glass design - Cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering stained glass - How to add hardware and polish/aftercare By the end of the project, students will have a stunning stained glass sun catcher to proudly display and take home. Students will require a pair of heat resistant/glass friendly gloves Sunday, April 21 | 1-4pm Sunday, 26 May | 1-4pm Sunday, 9 June | 1-4 pm Teaching Artist: Alanna Hakim Audience: Ages 16+ |
Fashion Drawing Colour Blast
Students will render a transfer of an iconic fashion photo onto mixed media poster paper. We will ink the drawings and then we will use a paint/squeegee technique to make their illustrations explode with colour! Wednesday, 22 May | 6:30 to 8:30pm Teaching Artist: Jessica Dykins Audience: 12 - 17 years |
Zoom Workshops
Photoshop for Beginners: A Glimpse Into the Power of Pixels
Students will be able to use Photoshop for basic image manipulation. They would 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 would finish the course with the ability to create a unique Photoshop design. Saturday 1 June | 1pm - 4pm Teaching Artist: Paul Whittingham |
Digitizing Your Art: Capturing & Displaying Your Art Online
In this 2-part, 3-hour online workshop, students will learn step-by-step how to take the best quality photos of their artwork (paintings, prints, sculpture, and more) and showcase their images in various digital formats including social media and websites. Students will also learn how to edit, resize, and create digital prints of their artwork. Thursday 16 May & Thursday 23 May | 7pm - 9pm Teaching Artist: Paul Whittingham |
Creating Effective Branding for Artists
In this 2-part, 3-hour online 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. Thursday 6 June & Thursday 13 June | 7pm - 9pm Teaching Artist: Paul Whittingham |
Intro to Graphic Design
Students will have a clear understanding of what graphic design is, what they can expect when starting a college course, and a beginner-level outline of the programs, core subjects, and more. Saturday 20 April | 1pm - 4pm Teaching Artist: Paul Whittingham |
Workshop Refund Policy
- Full refunds are available if the school cancels the workshop.
- Cancellations by the student made at least a week before the workshop starts will be given a 100% refund, minus a $20 admin fee.
- Cancellations made between 3 and 7 days before the workshop starts will be given an 80% refund minus the $20 admin fee.
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