acrylic fundamentals (va-11-05f)
sheila macdonald roberts
fall term: 6 weeks. saturday october 9 - november 20, except oct, 30
10:00am-12:00pm
fee: $80 members/ $95 non-members

Students will be learning the fundamentals of acrylics, working from their own photographs and, in the process, will learn the techniques of becoming a painter. Methods taught will include colour, technique, and texture for acrylic painting. Sheila provides individual attention encouraging students to work to their potential. For this reason, this course is perfect for beginning students as well as returning students.

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acrylic painting studio (va-11-04f)
sheila macdonald roberts
fall term: 6 weeks. thursday october 7-november 18 except oct, 28
10:00am-1:00pm
fee: $95 members/$110 non-members

Those who have taken Sheila’s previous courses might like to try some new and experimental approaches to painting. New techniques and fun tricks working with gels, glitz & textures, gloriously wild and fun applications. This course is meant for students with a background in acrylic painting looking to expand their knowledge of this art form.

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art from random elements (va-11-07f)
amy ferrari
fall term: 8 weeks. thursday september 30-november 18
7:00pm-9:00pm
fee: $90 members/ $100 non-members

the perfect situation for art lovers who don’t think they have any artistic ability. first, students have the opportunity to fearlessly create with acrylics in a nurturing environment. dripping, splattering and more; every messy and fun technique imagineable will be used to produce random elements. then, students will learn how to transform random elements into balanced

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beginners oil painting (va-11-08f)
connie melnik
fall term: 5 weeks. friday october 1-october 29
1:00pm-4:00pm
fee: $90 members/ $100 non-members

learn the basics of oil painting using odorless products. colour theory,
composition and individual attention guaranteed. small still life set-ups
will be explored. reasonably priced supplies can be provided if required

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creative watercolour and mixed media (va-11-09f)
pat kalyn
fall term: 10 weeks. tuesday september 28-november 30
12:30pm-3:30pm
fee: $150 members/ $170 non-members

this course is designed to encourage creativity and imaginative
approaches working toward spontaneous paintings with a mood. we’ll
explore using glazing, negative shapes, collage, and much more. media
will include watercolours, acrylics, inks, gouache and more.

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drawing I (va-11-10f)
terry torra
fall term: 4 weeks. wednesday september 29-october 20
7:00pm-9:00pm
fee: $90 members/ $100 non-member

intended for people of all ages who wish to learn or enhance present drawing skills. students will learn essential drawing skills for any style of drawing and explore several different drawing mediums. you will be encouraged to take what you have learned and explore these skills during in-class drawing sessions of a variety of subject matter. beginners especially welcome.

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drawing II (va-11-11f)
terry torra
fall term: 4 weeks. wednesday november 3-november 24
7:00pm-9:00pm
fee: $90 members / $100 non-members

this class builds on drawing basics I and introduces contour drawing, various new mediums and more compositional considerations. drawing parts of the human figure will also be introduced. these new drawing skills can enhance prep studies in other mediums, especially painting.

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drawing from life (va-11-12f)
marshall ward
fall term: 10 weeks. monday september 27-December 6, except Oct.11 (Thanksgiving)
6:00pm-8:00pm
fee: $110 members/ $125 non-members

students will learn the basic elements and techniques of drawing from a
live nude model. students will hone their craft by gaining technical mastery and an intuitive understanding of the human form through extensive poses. find your own drawing style in this informative course with an emphasis on portraiture and more complex positions. must be at least 18 (or with consent from instructor).

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intro to jewellery design (va-11-15f)
jessica greschner
fall term: 5 weeks. monday october 18-november 15
10:00am-12:00pm
fee: $80 members/ $95 non-members. supply kit fee: $32

this course will teach you many different styles of jewellery design. you will learn how to finish stringed pieces using crimps, and how to inset beads into chain. jessica will also teach you how to make bracelets and earrings. at the end of each class you will have a finished product to take home with you.

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journey into watercolours (va-11-16f)
pat kalyn
fall term: Tuesday 10 weeks. september 28-november 30
6:30pm-8:30pm
fee: $100 members / $115 non-members

subject matter will express the forces of nature with landscapes and still life displays. students will explore the use of colour, technique, and texture using materials such as watercolours, inks, pencils and collage. emphasis will be on creating lively and expressive paintings with a mood. freedom of expression is greatly encouraged, enabling students to express themselves in a fun-filled atmosphere.

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portraits I - dry media (va-11-17f)
wilma vanderleeuw
fall term: 4 weeks. tuesday september 28-october 19
10:00am-12:00pm
fee: $90 members / $100 non-members

in this class, students will pay special attention to recreating the details of a person or animal. a dry media of your choice will be explored, including conte, pastel, pencil or watercolour pencils. students must be familiar with chosen medium, but beginners and intermediate artists welcome

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portraits II- wet media (va-11-18f)
wilma vanderleeuw
fall term: 4 weeks. tuesday november 2-november 23
10:00am-12:00pm
fee: $90 members/ $100 non-members

in this class, students will learn to pay special attention to obtaining a likeness of a person or animal in a wet media of your choice (oil, acrylic, watercolour). participants need to be familiar with medium of choice, but beginners and intermediate artists welcome.

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mac movie making and multimedia (bu-11-02f)
ian graham
fall term: 6 weeks. wednesday september 29 - november 4
7:30pm-9:00pm
fee: $80 members/ $95 non-members

learn to use your camcorder and camera creatively to make fabulous movies, slideshows, and presentations including websites. every mac today ships with exciting software called ilife. it includes iphoto, imovie, idvd, garage band and iweb. this course can also help you become knowledgeable with other movie/multimedia software as well. some knowledge of computers is an asset. bring your own laptop if you have one.

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mac basics (bu-11-01f)
ian graham
fall term; 6 weeks. wednesday september 29 - november 3
6:00pm-7:30pm
fee: $80 members/ $95 non-members

this mac basics course will help you understand the osx operating system and cool things you can do with it. topics include file management, ilife suite overview, web browsing, e-mail and utilities. some knowledge of computers is required. bring your
own laptop if you have one.

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adapting your story (1-11-01f)
lisa o’connell and lea daniel
fall term: 8 weeks. wednesday september 29 - november 17
4:00pm-6:00pm
fee: $90 members/ $100 non-members

students will work with theatre artists and authors to adapt your personal story into a performance piece. step by step, you will turn your personal history into a play. imagination and creativity is encouraged. experimentation and risk fundamental.

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yoga for artists (da-11-02f)
derek lindman
fall term: 8 weeks. thursday september 30-december 2, except nov, 18
3:30pm-5:00pm
fee: $90 memberss/ $100 non-members

this fun and engaging course is open to all people of different shapes and sizes. participants will be introduced to the basics of ashtunga yoga while we focus on safely entering, holding, and exiting poses which will awaken your body’s hidden potential. together we will live, laugh, stretch, strengthen, and breathe.

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salsa and merengue (da-11-01f)
april tremblay
fall term: 7 weeks. friday october 22 - december 10
8:00pm-9:00pm
fee: $90 members/ $100 non-members

salsa and merengue are the latest opular dances now sweeping the world. join us in learning these captivating, beautiful and exhilarating dances! move your hips to upbeat, fabulous latin tunes while getting fit, learning new skills, meeting people and having fun. this is your opportunity to learn basic technique, timing, connection, rotations and a variety of elements in these partner dances. no previous experience or dance partner needed.

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