Colour and Acrylics

Create an acrylic painting while exploring colour theory. This extensive class also includes beginner abstraction, demonstration of materials, studio safety, brush care and handling.

Materials not included.   Please pick up a supply list from the registration centre.

Mon,  Sept 20 - Nov 1   7-9 pm    $87/6          96135

Mon,  Jan 17 - Feb 21   7-9 pm    $87/6          97796

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Colour & Acrylics: Abstraction and Mixed Media

This course combines semi-abstract and abstract painting techniques with exciting mixed media processes. In this class you will learn how to use colour, composition, brushstroke, texture, and mediums to create fabulous paintings. This class also includes optional mixed media demonstrations and exercises for artists who wish to experiment with contemporary painting techniques.

Please pick up a basic supply list, materials will be further discussed during the first class. Colour and Acrylics or previous painting techniques recommended.

Tue,  Sept 21 - Oct 26   7-9 pm    $87/6          96136

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Colour & Acrylics: Advanced Studio

This exciting, ongoing class focuses on acrylic painting while emphasizing the importance or proportion, composition, perspective, scale and improvement of the overall quality of each student’s painting techniques. This course also includes information on how to tackle large-scale paintings as well as group critiques and personal instruction and consultation with the instructor.

Colour and Acrylics is recommended.

Tue,  Nov 2 -Dec 7   7-9 pm    $87/6          97795

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Drawing & Shading

Learn how to layer your pencil properly to create a smooth, soft image. The medium charcoal will also be covered. Charcoal provided, but please bring a sketchbook or drawing paper (16” x 20” or larger), HB, 2B, 4B and 6B pencils, sharpener, ruler and a white or kneadable eraser.

Sat,  Oct 2   9:30-11:30 am    $20/1          96139

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Drawing with Depth

Increase your skills that pertain to creating perspective and the illusion of depth. Please bring a sketchbook or drawing paper (16” x 20” or larger), HB, 2B, 4B and 6B pencils, sharpener, ruler and a white or kneadable eraser.

Sat,  Nov 6   9:30-11:30 am    $20/1          96140

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Stretch Your Own Canvas

Learn how to assemble pre-cut frames, stretch and prime your own canvas. Workshop Includes information and demonstration on how to cut your own frames at home and how to prepare masonite as an alternative to using canvas. Pre-cut frames, canvas, glue and nails provided.

Please pick up a supply list for additional tools required.

Sat,  Sept 18   9:30-11:30 am    $64/1          96141

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Trendy Tot Art

1 to 2 years

Introduce your tot to modern art. Explore shapes, colours and concepts through many exciting art projects from sculpture to expressive foot painting. Revisit your creative side while introducing your child to theirs. Includes an open playtime at the end of class.  Childminding is available.  Parent participation required.

Instructor: Robyn Quigley

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Artworks

2 to 3 years

Play, paint, squeeze and sculpt in this fun ongoing series of classes. Each week children will create a different art project and discover the world of art and creativity!   Childminding available.  One adult per child is required.   Parent participation is required.

Instructor: Robyn Quigley

Oliver Woods Community Centre

Around the World Art Adventure

3-6 years

We’re going on a world art adventure! Children will be introduced to a new country each week and will create a piece of world art from that country.  Projects include masks, batik, instruments and more.

Instructor: Robyn Quigley

Oliver Woods Community Centre

Make Believe

3-6 years

Bring your imagination and running shoes! Create, pretend and play. Channel your child’s creativity and energy into one class. Each week children will make different types of costumes and participate in an informal, fun performance. Activities include games, pretending, movement to music and sounds. A half hour gym time is included at the end of class.  Parent participation is required.

Instructor: Robyn Quigley

Oliver Woods Community Centre

Masterpieces

6-10 years

Explore a variety of fun mediums including acrylic painting techniques, drawing, sculpture, animation and more. This class promotes imaginative thinking and creative individuality.

Instructor: Robyn Quigley

Oliver Woods Community Centre

Wrap it Up

6-10 years

Busy little elves get to work this weekend to create and wrap their own Christmas presents. Kids will make several different art projects which they will then wrap in their own designer wrapping paper.  Parents, no peeking!

Instructor: Robyn Quigley

Oliver Woods Community Centre