ART STUDIO
Wednesdays, October 3 – 24 | 5:30 – 8:00pm
Wednesdays, November 7 – 28 | 5:30 – 8:00pm
This class is flexible. If you want to paint, even if you think you “can’t even draw a stick figure”, then good news! This class is for you. And if you already know the basics and need a little motivation and guidance, we will do that too.
Tuesdays, October 2 – 23 | 5:30 – 8:00pm
Tuesdays, November 6 – 27 | 5:30 – 8:00pm
Hoping to continue your journey of painting in acrylics? This class if for you. In a fun and relaxed atmosphere, students will complete projects at their own pace with guidance from Olivia. Classes will also include theory and technique lessons.
Thursdays, October 4 – 25 | 5:30 – 8:00pm
Thursdays, November 1 – 22 | 5:30 – 8:00pm
Learn the fundamentals of drawing in a variety of mediums. This interactive course will guide you through basic techniques like breaking down objects and compositions into simple shapes, shading, and perspective. Plus, you’ll play with mark making and line qualities. Your instructor will provide demos, one-on-one tips, and helpful handouts. After four sessions, you’ll have practiced the skills that will support your lifelong journey in drawing.
Saturday October 20 | 12:00 – 3:00pm
Saturday November 3 | 12:00 – 3:00pm
Wellness, meditation and relaxation! Need to refocus? Take time for yourself? Want to explore something unique and new where mistakes are allowed?
Monday, November 19 | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Saturday November 24 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Monday December 10 | 6:00 -8:00pm
Sidney based wire artist Victoria Bailey leads a relaxed and instructive workshop, teaching basic wire crochet skills to create a beautiful three strand bracelet from sterling silver wire and high quality glass beads.
Friday, October 26 | 10:00 – 3:00pm
Monday, November 26 | 10:00 – 3:00pm
Sunday, January 27 | 10:00 – 3:00pm
This workshop will help you to loosen up and paint quickly. Each person will pick their own set of colours for each painting. Donna will demo several options and guide you through the steps to using your right brain to create unique paintings.
Saturday, October 27 | 9:30 – 3:30pm
Saturday, December 1 | 9:30 – 3:30pm
If you have always wanted to paint and think that watercolours are frightening, come and try them in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Take out those watercolours and see what they can do in a bright and free way.
Friday, November 2 | 6:00 – 9:00pm FULL
A dreamy garden oasis, what could be more fun to paint! Olivia will guide you step-by-step in painting your own watery, lily pond inspired by the master impressionist Claude Monet.
Sunday, November 18 | 9:30am – 12:30pm
Tuesday, December 11 | 9:30am – 12:30pm
Sunday, January 13 | 9:30am – 12:30pm
It’s the easiest and most satisfying art medium there is! In this workshop, you’ll have the chance to play with gelli plates to create your own marvellous prints with quality materials.
Saturday, November 17 | 9:30 – 3:30pm
Join Bryony for a foray into the lovely medium of pen and ink and create some beautiful results. Using flowers, birds, fruits and veggies, one can be as detailed or free flowing as you like. There are many rich and lustrous colours in inks but one bottle of your choice, a straight pen and nib, and you are ready to go!
Sunday, November 25 | 10:00am – 3:00pm
Friday, January 18 | 10:00am – 3:00pm
This workshop will help you to loosen up and paint quickly. Each person will pick their own set of colours for each painting. Donna will demo several options and guide you through the steps to using your right brain to create unique paintings.
November Session: Saturday – Sunday, November 24 & 25 2018
February Session: Saturday – Sunday, February 9 & 10 2019
8:00am – 5:00pm
This workshop is designed to be educational and deepen one’s knowledge about guitar physics, setup, operations and tolerances. Participants will be able to choose their guitar model along with several options for exotic bodies, necks and fingerboards.
Wednesday, November 28 | 9:30 – 12:30pm
Say goodbye to the drugstore card-rack this season! After this workshop, you’ll have your own line of beautiful, handmade holiday cards. Practicing printmaker Olivia will walk you through the steps of carving your own stamps, mixing inks, and printing on cards.
Friday, December 7 | 6:00 – 9:00pm
What do you get when you have a stag in a snowstorm? A majestic as heck painting! Olivia will guide you step-by-step in this winter themed paint party. Best part? We’ll be doing some splatter painting!
Sunday, December 9 | 9:30 – 12:30pm
Fill your family’s stockings with handmade gifts this year. In this three-hour workshop, you’ll make hand-printed tea towels, map coasters, owl shaped hand-warmers, and personalized gift tags. Olivia will guide you through each project step-by-step and no experience necessary!
Saturday and Sunday, January 12 & 13 2019
9:30am – 3:30pm
This is a 2 day workshop where you will work on one painting taking it through several stages to create a background layer, using colours of your choice. You will learn to add shapes and colours over the background and include some exciting new shapes to change your original background layer.
Mondays, January 21 – February 25 2019
5:30 – 8:30pm
This introduction to interior design course is designed for students wanting an overview of the subject for their own home projects or for anyone considering a career in the industry. The approach is practical with a combination of design exercises, advice on how to plan a room layout and how to create a cohesive design scheme by developing ideas from a basic concept to finished presentation boards.