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Instructor |
Dates+Fees |
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ENCAUSTIC PAINTING
A beautifully luminous form of painting developed by the Greeks, lost for centuries, and now being revised and adapted to contemporary art expression. In this 2-day workshop you will learn the original, non-toxic techniques of encaustic painting with beeswax. Encaustic materials and tools are provided. Bring other supplies listed in the Calendar. |
Susan Fisher graduated from Concordia University in Montreal with an honours BFA majoring in graphics/sculpture and a post-graduate diploma in Art Education. She also has a Masters degree in Native Art History and Anthropology from Trent University. http://www.fisherencaustic.com
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June 20+21
9.30-4.00
$200
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DRAWING ANIMALS
Learn to draw cartoon woodland animals in their natural habitat! We will use coloured chalks, oil pastesl and collage techniques.
For children aged 6 - 10. |
Jewel McMillan is a printmaker and elementary school teacher. Having taught art and writing workshops to adults and children, she is full of creative ideas for students of all ages. |
Sat Aug 9
9.00-3.00
$75
includes all materials |
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FAIRY WORLDS
Make your own fairy world by converting ordinary shoe boxes into a magical world for fairies! We will use paper and paint, clay, ribbon, stones and fabric to create beautiful scenes. Let yor imagination run wild!
For children aged 8 - 13. |
Jewel McMillan |
Sat Aug 16
9.00-3.00
$75
includes most
materials |
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FIGURE-LIKE DOLL MAKING
Learn how to make moveable armature and follow through with your own doll or animal creations. Head, hands and feet are covered with plaster of paris to create a textured affect. Create facial features and expression with basic sculpture techniques and tools. Sculpt, paint, sew or glue. This workshop is so much fun! Just bring your energy and imagination. List of supplies to bring indicated by clicking on the course in the Calendar. |
Koren Bellman has been designing and making period costumes with a focus on painting and textiles, including hand painted kimonos, for the past 10 years. She graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design and has studied in Florence, Italy. Incorporating performance art, she suggests costume as persona, evolving costume styles and meaning into the present day. Currently, she has turned her costume design ideas into one-of-a-kind women’s ready-to-wear-clothing made
from quality recycled garments. |
On demand
$75
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GLASS BEADMAKING
Glass Bead making has been around for centuries; glass beads exist as some of the first known objects of man made glass. Beads have been used to convey status, beauty, and power and over the last 20 years flame working has seen a dramatic reemergence. This class is open to both experienced and non-experienced flame workers. Students will have the option of buying glass beads for their own projects or to use with what they make in class. |
Amy Johnston has a Diploma in Applied Arts in Glass Blowing from Sheridan College. She has taught workshops at many venues including Sheridan College, Mississippi Mills School of the Arts, as well as in
her own private studios for over seven years. Amy works full-time as a jewelry designer, maker and teacher, and is a partner in an innovative glass studio named TANK fire + metal in Toronto's Distillery District.
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TBA |
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*GLASS BLOWING INTRO: 1-day
Discover the artist within you as you learn how to handle soft glass, gather glass on a rod, tool handling, how to apply colour, glass shaping. Demonstrations of glass blowing are included. Take home your own creations the following day.
Intermediate Course: 2-day. All of the above, plus hands-on experience of glass blowing, |
Mel Wilder and Spirits in Glass Inc. have been based in Bloomfield
for 5 years. Through the use of reflection, refraction and colour, Mel's
work demonstrates the magical nature of glass. He has worked in
glass for 10 years, having initially been trained at Mississauga Living
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On
demand |
GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLRY
The objective of this class will be for students to create 3+ finished pieces of jewelry with gold or silver components. They will work directly with the metal, no casting or P.M.C. will be used to make parts, and thus it will require some hand working strength.
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Cynthia Archer is a graduate of the George Brown Jewelry Arts
program. She is a multi-faceted jewelry designer, having done
precious metal casting, high end manufacturing and CAD/CAM.
Works with TANK studios in Toronto, producing one-of-a-kind
custom commissions. Collaborates with Amy Johnson, combining
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TBA
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INNOVATIVE ARTS FOR CHILDREN
Workshops for elementary school aged children. Using improvisational drama, role play, storytelling, writing, creative movement, singing and the visual arts, children develop listening and communication skills, build confidence, learn problem solving and have fun! |
Evva Massey-Henry is an innovative and creative arts facilitator with
many years of progressive experience in program design, development and implementation. A creative drama consultant for teachers,she is
the Managing Director for Young Imaginat-ions, a non-profit charitable organization designed to bring arts education to elementary school
aged children. Focus of learning is through drama, enriched with
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Wednesdays throughout
the spring and summer
$18/session |
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MERMAID WORLDS
Create your own magical underwater scenes for mermaids from an ordinary shoebox. We will use shells, stones, paper and paint, clay, ribbon and fabric to make our scenes.
For children aged 8 - 13. |
Jewel McMillan |
Sun Aug 17
9.00-3.00
$75
Includes most materials |
MIXED MEDIA
Experiment with painting, gel, mixed media and various tehniques to create unque compositions and designs. The use of acrylics and water colours in a distinct style will be part of this course. Students will be required to pay a $25.00 material fee and bring brushes and structural materials. |
Marion Casson has a lengthy career in art and art-related activities.
A multi-talented artist, her major interests are textiles and painting.
With a B.A. from Queen's she continued her education at
Peterborough Teachers College and the Banff School of Mgmt.
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June 20+21
$75/day
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PATTERN MAKING, RECONSTRUCTING
This two-day workshop is designed to make a pattern and a tailored jacket to fit you perfectly! Design a jacket with a waist, hip or 3/4 length. Bring in pictures of your favourite design and a jacket or other garments to work with and reconstruct. No experience in pattern-making necessary; basic sewing experience required. |
Koren Bellman |
On
demand |
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PAINTING FROM YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS
This workshop is designed to help you paint intuitively. You will take a guided tour of one artist's creative process, exploring colour, texture and your favourite images without question. You will be surprised by the things you already know. Non experienced and experienced painters both welcome. |
Koren Bellman |
On
demand |
*PHOTO SILKSCREEN PRINTING -- AN INTRODUCTION
This workshop will explore the process of taking a black+ white image from a photograph, photocopy, drawing or collage to a print on paper, canvas or fabric. It will cover the history of the process as well as printing demonstrations on anything from T-shirts to jackets to fine water colour paper. Non-toxic inks, screens, some papers and fabrics are provided. Wear old clothes and bring high contrast B+W images to work on. |
Anne Ireland's paintings are large, figurative and expressive. She
also does smaller pieces, sculpture and works in multimedia, of
which photo silkscreen printing is one. She has studied at York
University and OCAD in Toronto and Florence, Italy. Anne runs the
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On
demand |
PORTRAITURE
Working from the model, step-by-step instruction will be given on how to construct the portrait. Students will learn to mix skin tones while focusing on composition and value patterns. All aspects of portraiture will be examined. There will be individual instruction for each student, with demonstrations. |
Steve Carpenter is based in Rochester NY, where he has an
impressive studio and gallery in a converted warehouse, in the
centre of the art world in the city. Prior to his arrival in Rochester
8 years ago, Steve was one of the most sought-after artists in
Monaco. He has inspired hundreds of students, many of whom
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TBA
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*POTTERY
Learn to create ceramic dinnerware, garden ware, jewelry, tiles, or sculptures. All classes allow for concentrated attention. Students create between 10 -15 pieces depending on their complexity and whatever they desire! No experience is necessary, just a sense of discovery, creativity and fun! |
Peta Hall is a potter, porcelain artist and workshop teacher whose creative works are innovative and joyful. Originally from Africa, she
studied in Italy, the US and Canada. She has worked in Europe, the States and Toronto before settling in the County.http://www.petahall.com/
NOTE: workshops are 2-days in length with several dates possible.
Fee includes lunch, all materials. |
March 2009
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PRINTMAKING AT THE KITCHEN TABLE
Learn to create your own prints! Make beautiful, original cards, postcards and artwork to hang in your home. We will be carving images into softolium and then use print inks and breyers to print the images. |
Jewel McMillan |
Sun Aug 3
9.00-4.00
$150
Includes all
materials |
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*SCULPTURE - FIGURATIVE
Learn to sculpt a one-of-a-kind figure from polymer clay in a two-day workshop. No experience is needed for the introductory class. The intermediate and advanced classes review and and add new sculpting skills. All materials and lunch are included. |
Cynthia McMillan has been creating original one-of-a-kind sculptures from polymer clay since 1988. As a self-taught artist her work ranges \from the traditional Santa and Canadian historical figures to elves, faeries, and angels. Cynthia has participated in many Canadian and US
shows. She completed a course in Florence, Italy in
2006 under the guidance of Agostino Dessi. Her work is exhibited in the aboutface gallery in Bloomfield. www.aboutfacegallery.com |
On demand
$295 each
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SILK PAINTING
Learn to paint on silk, steam and make your very own one-of-a-kind tank top. |
Koren Bellman |
On
demand |
