Fine Arts Classes

*Adult Members Co-operative Work Sessions-Monday 1:30-3:30pm*

Adult Fine Arts Classes

Improving Your Backgrounds-Watercolour-3-wks

Sometimes you get so excited about the subject matter, that you forget all about the background!  In this series of classes, emphasis will be on the various methods of handling the big problem...the background. Apply these techniques to floral paintings and landscapes. Learn how to make your subject matter “pop”.  Not for beginners.  Supply list upon registration.

instructor:  Blake Hughes
Date:  Tues. Sept. 23, 30 & Oct. 7
Time:  9:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Fee:    $90 Members only

Watercolour Landscape -1 day
Be inspired by the luscious colours of October and create a fall landscape. Not for beginners.

Instructor:  Sue Goossens

Date:  Tues. Oct. 28

Time:  9:30 -3:30 pm

Fee:  $30 members/$60 non-members 

Beginner Watercolours
Off To A Great Start -6 weeks
Learn foundational skills including materials selection and basic techniques. An emphasis will be placed on achieving clear, bright paintings through paint selection and methods of application. Lots of confidence building tips and tricks.   Instructor: Cynthia Klassen
Date: Starts Thurs. Oct. 2
Time: 9:30 - 12:00 noon
Fee:  $75 Members only

 

The Business of Art-5 wks

A discussion with visual artists interested in selling their work. Topics to include: developing sales and marketing skills, understanding buyers and applying their feedback, broadening the market with framing and new media techniques, trends and traditions in presentation, successfully attracting and fulfilling commissions, learning to describe yourself and your work to the public verbally and in print, understanding copyright, government requirements and record keeping. Participants will learn how to evaluate venues (such as commercial galleries or outdoor art shows), choose and prepare work for those specific markets, designing displays, negotiating contracts and building ethical, profitable and creative relationships with art professionals.  Special attention given to internet marketing."           Instructor:Bettianne Hedges
Date: Starts Wed. Oct. 1
Time: 7 - 9 pm
Fee:  $50 Members only

 

 

How to Buy Art - 2 wks
Art lovers will learn how to recognize common patterns in their art preferences which will assist them in building collections with lasting appeal that will always find a home within their house or office.  Discussion topics to include; 1)how much to pay for a piece of art in consideration of media, framing, and artist qualifications, 2)how to provide care to collections including placement, lighting, and prevention of damage, 3) how and when to seek expert advice, 4)how to find and negotiate with an artist for a specific commission project, 5) how to update, recycle or resale pieces from your existing collection and 6) how to purchase art as a gift. 
Instructor:  Bettianne Hedges
Date:   Wed. Nov. 5 & 12
Time:   7 - 9 pm
Fee:     $20 Members only

Wood Carving 101 - 4 weeks

In this Tuesday evening class learn basic skills on how to use a knife without loosing your fingers. By creating and finishing a "character" style figure, you will learn the proper techniques on the use of the knife, different styles of carving and how to properly sharpen your knife. Materials will include knife, sharpening materials, sand paper, wood blanks and patterns of your choice
Instructor:  Peter Rigby
Date:  Tues. Oct. 1
Time:  7 - 9 pm
Fee:    $40 Members

Material fee:  $30.00

 

 


 

 

Essence of Ink-1/2 day
Why buy expensive Christmas cards when you can make your own?  This class will cover a range of skills and techniques needed in card making.  You will gain invaluable design ideas and helpful tips.  Participants will use inks, stamps, ribbons and trim to embellish their cards.  Two different cards will be made in class.   Kit includes everything required to make 8 cards.
Instructor:  Rhonda Brandow
Date:   Sat. Oct. 18
Time:   9:30 - noon
Fee:     $12.50 Members/
            $25 Non-members
Material Fee:  $10