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| Adult Classes | AS12 - The Art of the Portrait - Advanced May 5 - Jun 30, 2017 Fridays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM A seven week course to explore the world of portraiture. This course will look at portraiture past and present in Western art, considerations when planning a portrait, methods for 'capturing' a sitter and achieving more than a likeness... AS14 - Views & Hues - All Levels May 11 - Jun 29, 2017 Thursdays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM The natural world can reveal new, unexpected compositions that blend representational and abstract approaches. Experiment with a variety of techniques to seek out and play with unique shapes and motifs.... AS13 - Plein-Air Painting - All Levels May 12 - Jun 30, 2017 Fridays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Learn to paint in the plein-air (open air) style (weather permitting) and in-studio painting from plein-air studies and/or photographs. A class for students of all levels interested in painting outdoors at various locations in Niagara-on-the-Lake... |
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| Adult Classes | SU3 - Introduction to Pottery Techniques Summer - Beginner Jul 6 - Aug 24, 2017 Thursdays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Learn to use the pottery wheel to create cups and bowls and try different handbuilding techniques to explore different forms. You will be introduced to several methods of decoration and will learn to glaze your own work. SU4 - Exploring Abstract Painting - Beginner+ Jul 7 - Jul 28, 2017 Fridays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Ready for an "art-venture" in moving from representational painting to uniquely creative renderings? Then this class is for you... SU5 - Open Studio Adult Summer Art Camp July - All Levels Jul 10 - Jul 14, 2017 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join instructor Susan Wintrop in an engaging week filled with exercises focussing on colour identification, paint mixing, composition, underpainting and brush work resulting in a finished painting... SU1 - Plein-Air Painting - All Levels Jul 13 - Jul 27, 2017 Thursdays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Learn to paint in the plein-air (open air) style (weather permitting) and in-studio painting from plein-air studies and/or photographs. A class for students of all levels interested in painting outdoors at various locations in Niagara-on-the-Lake... SU7 - Expressive Landscapes Adult Summer Art Camp - All Levels Jul 24 - Jul 28, 2017 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM n this week-long camp, artist Julie Ponesse will guide you through her process of creating a successful landscape painting, both in and out of the studio... SU6 - Open Studio Adult Summer Art Camp August - All Levels Aug 8 - Aug 11, 2017 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join instructor Susan Wintrop in an engaging week filled with exercises focussing on colour identification, paint mixing, composition, underpainting and brush work resulting in a finished painting.... SU2 - Plein-Air Painting - All Levels Aug 10 - Aug 24, 2017 Thursdays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Learn to paint in the plein-air (open air) style (weather permitting) and in-studio painting from plein-air studies and/or photographs. A class for students of all levels interested in painting outdoors at various locations in Niagara-on-the-Lake... |
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| Adult Drop-In | AD1 - Bone to Body Figure Drawing - All Levels Bone to Body Figure Drawing has been cancelled by mutual consent of the interested parties. The Pumphouse is reviewing the life drawing options and will bring a program forward once a new format has been established. |
| Adult Workshops | WS11 - Flying Bird Paverpol Sculpture - All Levels Sat Jun 24, 2017 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Join certified Paverpol instructor Tamara Plugers to create a graceful bird to "fly" in your garden with this unique fabric hardening medium... SW1 - Colour Bootcamp - All Levels Jul 15 - Jul 16, 2017 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM This workshop will use a combination of demonstration and (lots of!) exercises to help you to see and mix colour... SW2 - Introduction to Stained Glass - Beginner Mon Jul 17, 2017 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM In this one day workshop you will create a finished stained glass sun catcher inspired by Niagara-on-the-Lake's vineyards... SW3 - Simple Bookbinding & Decorated Pages - All Levels Jul 22 - Jul 23, 2017 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Want to create an interesting book filled with uniquely decorated pages?... SW4 - Are you in your Right Mind? - All Levels Jul 29 - Jul 30, 2017 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Learn how to get unstuck and see anew! Join instructor Hether Klesh in exploring Neuro-Diversity through drawing exercises, and how and why the left side of the brain can interfere with your art... |
| Children & Youth Camps | YS1a - Summer Art Camp Half Day - Ages 5-12 Jul 10 - Jul 14, 2017 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sign up for a half-day camp week to make art, make new friends and have fun... YS1b - Summer Art Camp Full Day - Ages 5-12 Jul 17 - Jul 21, 2017 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sign up for a full-day camp week to make art, make new friends and have fun... YS1c - Summer Art Camp Half Day - Ages 5-12 Jul 24 - Jul 28, 2017 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sign up for a half-day camp week to make art, make new friends and have fun... YS1d - Summer Art Camp Full Day - Ages 5-12 Aug 7 - Aug 11, 2017 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sign up for a full-day camp week to make art, make new friends and have fun... YS1e - Summer Art Camp Half Day - Ages 5-12 Aug 14 - Aug 18, 2017 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sign up for a half-day camp week to make art, make new friends and have fun... YS1f - Summer Art Camp Full Day - Ages 5-12 Aug 21 - Aug 25, 2017 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sign up for a full-day camp week to make art, make new friends and have fun... |
| Family Drop-In | DS4d - Family Friendly Drop-In Art Studio - All ages with parental supervision Sun Jun 25, 2017 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Drop in to our Family Friendly Art Studio, on select Sundays to make your own artwork. This is a great opportunity for the whole family to explore art and get creative! AD2a - Family Friendly Drop-In Art Studio - All ages with parental supervision Sun Jul 30, 2017 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Drop in to our Family Friendly Art Studio, on select Sundays to make your own artwork. This is a great opportunity for the whole family to explore art and get creative! AD2b - Family Friendly Drop-In Art Studio - All ages with parental supervision Sun Aug 27, 2017 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Drop in to our Family Friendly Art Studio, on select Sundays to make your own artwork. This is a great opportunity for the whole family to explore art and get creative! |