SPRING TERM CLASSES
Junior Classes (Ages 5 - 7)
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Art of Reading
Calling all imaginative kids! Join Educator Maddi Andrews for “The Art of Reading,” a program for young learners, ages 5 - 7. Participants will dive into unique artmaking activities inspired by favourite stories. This program is perfect for those passionate about reading and creating. Facilitator: Maddi Andrews Tuesdays from 4pm - 5:30pm| 11 April - 20 June 2023 |
Youth Classes (Ages 8 - 12)
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Collaborating with Nature
Join Facilitator Maddi Andrews for "Collaborating with Nature," a class that combines environmentalism with creativity. Participants will create projects that seek to combat the climate crisis and/or express their love of nature, all while using recyclable and compostable materials! Facilitator: Maddi Andrews Wednesdays from 4pm - 6pm| 12 April - 21 June 2023 |
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Art Safari for Kids
Come exploring on our Art Safari! Try out ten different mediums or techniques over ten weeks, with different instructors and all materials supplied. Great for beginners who want to try something new before buying a lot of supplies, and for anyone wanting a fun creative time. Facilitator: Various Saturdays from 2pm - 4pm| 15 April - 24 June 2023 |
Pre-Teen & Teen Classes (Ages 10 - 15)
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Illustration Using TTRPGs
Using Tabletop Roleplaying Games to inspire creative design -- we will cover how different games create characters, settings, campaigns, and ideas and how we can illustrate them. Games such as Dungeons & Dragons and Ironsworn (fantasy worldbuilding and characters), The Quiet Year (worldbuilding and setting), Starforged, StarWars5e (sci fi character and worldbuilding), etc. will be used. Students will be keeping a journal that tracks their progress. It will be a class combining creative writing, gaming, and illustration/design. Facilitator: Yume Wu Sundays from 1pm - 3pm | 16 April - 25 June 2023 |
Teen Classes (Ages 13 - 17)
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Drawing for Teens
Through a series of projects using photo reference, students will practice foundational drawing techniques and be guided through the process of creating finished pieces! Everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace and there is no expected amount of pieces they should finish. Returning students, or those who show understanding of the techniques covered in the first couple projects, have the option to bring in their own references! If you're looking to build your confidence and skill to tackle a drawing, regardless of the subject matter, then this is for you! Further drawing approaches will be imparted as students progress, and are tailored to their interests. Facilitator: Floriana Ehninger-Cuervo Mondays from 3:45pm - 5:45pm | 17 April - 26 June 2023 |
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Beginner's Guide to Manga and Comics
Students will be introduced to the process of planning and creating a manga/comic strip. They will learn about basic comic theory, manga history, storyboarding and scriptwriting, character and story creation, manga and comic art styles, and be introduced to digital and traditional tools. Facilitator: Yume Wu Saturdays from 1pm - 3pm | 15 April - 24 June 2023 |
WINTER TERM CLASSES
Youth Classes (Ages 8 - 12)
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Art Safari for Kids
Come exploring on our Art Safari! Try out ten different mediums or techniques over ten weeks, with different instructors and all materials supplied. Great for beginners who want to try something new before buying a lot of supplies, and for anyone wanting a fun creative time. Facilitator: Various Saturdays from 1pm - 3pm | 14 January - 1 April 2023 Drop-Ins Welcome! |
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Through the World of Paint
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! Facilitator: Valerie Kniazeva Tuesdays from 3:45pm - 5:45pm | 10 January - 28 March 2023 |
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Youth Drawing Fundamentals
This workshop is aimed at the beginner young artist who has the desire to learn drawing fundamentals and has little to no previous experience. Topics covered will include perspective, values and light, line types, composition, figure drawing, gesture drawing, life drawing, portraits, facial expressions, and emotional storytelling. This course is a great opportunity for young artists looking to build their foundational art skills. SESSION 1: FULL Facilitator: Maevis Chamberlain Fridays from 3:45pm - 5:45pm | 20 January - 31 March 2023 SESSION 2: AVAILABLE Facilitator: Maevis Chamberlain Tuesdays from 3:45pm - 5:45pm | 17 January - 28 March 2023 |
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Youth Drawing, Painting & Mixed Media
Your child will experiment with a wide range of materials and techniques, including acrylics, clay, oil pastels, watercolours, and more. Each week, your child will be guided through exciting artmaking activities and encouraged to express themselves through their own unique artistic lens. FULL Facilitator: Maddi Andrews Thursdays from 4pm - 6pm | 12 January - 30 March 2023 |
Teen Classes (Ages 13 - 17)
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Drawing for Teens
Through a series of projects using photo reference, students will practice foundational drawing techniques and be guided through the process of creating finished pieces! Everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace and there is no expected amount of pieces they should finish. Returning students, or those who show understanding of the techniques covered in the first couple projects, have the option to bring in their own references! If you're looking to build your confidence and skill to tackle a drawing, regardless of the subject matter, then this is for you! Further drawing approaches will be imparted as students progress, and are tailored to their interests. FULL Facilitator: Floriana Ehninger-Cuervo Mondays from 3:45pm - 5:45pm | 9 January - 10 April 2023 |
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Head to Toe
Working in dry media, you will create a series of studies of the human body! Through these you will develop an understanding of the forms and movement of the body, and learn to simplify the structures of the figure for compelling and effective drawings. Starting with the head and portrait, this course will cover body parts in isolation, before putting it all together. Throughout the course we also discuss and problem-solve a variety of topics such as foreshortening, posing, capturing a likeness, expression, and more. Facilitator: Floriana Ehninger-Cuervo Wednesdays from 3:45pm - 5:45pm | 11 January - 12 April 2023 |
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Printmaking for Teens
Linocut Printmaking for Teens will focus on guiding students through carving a block, the registering and printing process (both by hand and with a press), and signing an edition of prints. Students will work towards making multi-colour reduction prints. Facilitator: Lisa Leskien Wednesdays from 3:45pm - 5:45pm | 25 January - 29 March 2023 |
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Portfolio Preparation
Intended for students who are working towards completing a portfolio for post-secondary education, this course will be a space to receive feedback and support as they work on creating a strong, curated set of pieces. This is an independently structured class; to start we will discuss what will stand out to the programs you are considering, and the goals for your portfolio. Students should be prepared to take some initiative outside of class for preliminary work such as gathering references. Basic materials are provided, but students may be encouraged to buy materials for their personal use depending on what kind of work they are doing. Facilitator: Floriana Ehninger-Cuervo Mondays from 6pm - 8pm | 9 January - 10 April 2023 |
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Beginner's Guide to Manga and Comics
Students will be introduced to the process of planning and creating a manga/comic strip. They will learn about basic comic theory, manga history, storyboarding and scriptwriting, character and story creation, manga and comic art styles, and be introduced to digital and traditional tools. FULL Facilitator: Yume Wu Saturdays from 1pm - 3pm | 14 January - 18 March 2023 |
