Workshops

	basic silver metal clay pendant (va-11-19f) heather mcnair horsey saturday october 23. 1:00pm-3:00pm. fee: $45 members / $50 non-members. $18 supply fee. students will learn the basics of working with silver metal clay, from what it is to how it works. basic skills include rolling, adding texture, stamping and designing a successful pendant. pendants will be torch fired by the instructor. Register Now!
	fibre pyramids (va-11-23f) nancy yule Saturday/Sunday november 6 and 7. 6-9 pm. fee: $75 members / $85 non-members take your paper collage to the next level and create a unique piece of fibre art. learn how to sew on paper collage and construct a pyramid box that is not only a piece of art, but can hold precious items. Register Now!
	still life: take the ‘still’ out of it! (va-11-28f) laurie wonfor nolan sunday november 14, 10:00am-4:00pm. fee: $75 members / $85 non-members artists throughout history have worked from still life and found endless inspiration in the subject. we’ll talk about various approaches, how to keep it interesting, and what will work for you. enjoy a morning demonstration over coffee, and then lots of painting time from a still-life set up in the afternoon. bring your own painting kit and mid-sized canvas (16 x 20 suggested). Register Now!
	creating the masters’ piece (va-11-21f) victoria shannon thursday november 18, 10:00am-4:00pm fee: $95 members / $110 non-members an exciting opportunity to spend a complete day painting from a re-creation of a master's subject.with instruction with instruction and hands-on assistance. victoria will introduce you to degas, “the painter of dancers”. whether emulating a ballet dancer (mannequin with tutu and ballet slippers) in the masters' style or experimenting with your own watercolour interpretation, you will be inspired by this learning experience. Register Now! .
	artist as a brand and entrepreneur gay isber saturday november 20, 1:00pm-4:00pm fee: $40 members / $45 non-members learn simple marketing tools to set you apart as an artist. brand building steps like improving your e-mails, business cards, photos and facebook.simple tools that include etiquette, phone habits, photographing your work, goal setting and finding your audience will also be demystified.you will change your marketing ways and become a budding brand before you leave! beginners and advanced students welcome. Register Now!
	encaustic painting (va-11-22f) sheila macdonald roberts saturday/sunday november 27-28, 10:00pm-4:00pm fee: $80 members / $95 non-members encaustic painting, also known as hot painting, involves using heated beeswax to which coloured pigments are added. sheila macdonald roberts will teach students the basics and skills involved in creating a successful encaustic painting. Register Now!
	relief silver metal charm (va-11-26f) heather mcnair horsey sunday december 5. 1:00pm-3:00pm. fee: $45 members / $50 non-members. $24 supply fee. students will learn the basics of working with precious metal clay. basic skills include carving linoleum, rolling and finishing. creations will be torch fired by the instructor. Register Now!
	microwave dyeing silk scarves with nancy yule saturday december 11. 1:00pm-4:00pm fee: $75 members / $85 non-members. $25 supply fee. learn a quick and easy dyeing technique on silk scarves that provides instant gratification and many ooh's and aah's. in addition, experiment with shibori tying techniques. two scarves will be completed in this workshop. Register Now
	mask and costume creation crystal bradford and liam kijewski 3 weeks: sundays october 10, 17, 24; 2:00pm-4:30pm fee: $45 members / $50 non-members. ages 7-70+ learn the ancient art of transformation and disguise. for all ages, we will design and create whatever you want, from shark to canary. funny to scary. check out some costume examples on www.kwprocession.ca Register Now!
	rhythmic recyclers (va-11-27f) liam kijewski saturday november 13; 1:30pm-3:30pm $10 family members / $15 family nonmembers join us as we design and decorate our own musical instruments made from recycled materials, followed by a jam session. bottles...string...anything comes alive as we explore the properties of sound. Register Now!
	screen printing t-shirts (va-11-29f) saturday december 4; 2:00pm-5:00pm fee: $45 members / $50 non-members. ages 7-70+ learn how to make your own prints and customize your clothing. students will learn professional and do-it-yourself printing techniques. bring your own t-shirts, sweaters, hats, etc. a great gift idea. pillowcases and patch materials will be provided for practice prints. Register Now!
	wet felting (va-11-30f) amaryah degroot saturday october 2. 10:00am-4:00pm fee: $80 members / $95 non-members. $20 kit fee felt is a flexible material that can be sculpted and sewn into a variety of functional or decorative objects. participants will learn how to turn wool fleece into felt using soap and water, to mix colours and integrate other materials, and to work with a template to create a seamless shape. Register Now!
	needle felting (va-1125f) amaryah degroot sunday october 3. 12:00-4:00pm fee: $45 members/$50 non-members. $10 kit fee learn how to shape a three-dimensional object out of wool fibre using only a barbed needle and a few simple techniques. participants will try out these techniques by creating a felted ornament. Register Now!

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