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Programs

With each season we provide a mix of programs for children (including camps during school holidays), youth, adults, families and the community. Whatever your experience and expertise or preferred medium you'll find our programs offer a great place to connect and explore your creativity.

As a Member, you receive advance notice of classes for early registration and 15% of all programs.

Parents, you and your budding artist(s) will be thrilled to know we provide Art Camps during school holidays.

All Programs
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Vision Board
Participant:Adult
Date:Sat Sep 25, 2021
Time:1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Type:In-Studio Workshop
Level:No previous experience required
Medium:Mixed Media
Instructor:Deedee Alexandre
Cost:$40.00 ($35.00 for members)

Creating a vision board is a perfect project, especially in these uncertain times to inspire us to look forward to better days.

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Scale Modeling
Participant:Adult
Dates:Wednesdays Sep 8 - Sep 29, 2021
Times:1:00 - 4:00 PM
Type:In-Studio Class
Level:Beginner+
Medium:Sculpture
Instructors:David Antscherl, Pete Malaguti
Cost:$152.00 ($132.00 for members)

This course will be aimed at both the beginner and seasoned modeller who may have been away from the hobby for a few years and wants to get back to it.

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Beginners Abstract Pouring
Participant:Adult
Dates:Fridays Sep 24 - Oct 29, 2021
Times:1:00 - 4:00 PM
Type:In-Studio Class
Level:Beginner Level (limited artistic experience)
Medium:Mixed Media
Instructor:Patricia Haftar
Cost:$234.00 ($198.00 for members)

This is a fun relaxing creative class! Learn to let go and explore! You don't require any specific skill sets in art to play and create beautiful pours!

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Painting a Portrait from Life
Participant:Adult
Dates:Tuesdays Sep 7 - Sep 28, 2021
Times:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Type:Adult
Level:Intermediate
Medium:In-Studio Class
Instructor:David Antscherl
Cost:$236.00 ($212.00 for members)

Be guided through the process of painting a portrait from life in our small
in-studio class.

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Paint !
Participant:Children & Youth
Dates:Saturdays Sep 18 - Sep 25, 2021
Times:9:00 - 10:00 AM
Type:Virtual Workshop
Level:Ages 6-8
Medium:Painting
Cost:No Charge

Join us for Paint ! Includes two 60-minute online Zoom classes.Suitable for ages 6-8

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Paint
Participant:Children & Youth
Dates:Saturdays Sep 18 - Sep 25, 2021
Times:11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Type:Virtual Workshop
Level:Ages 9-12
Medium:Painting
Cost:No Charge

Join us for Paint! Includes two 60-minute online Zoom classes.Suitable for ages 9-12

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Perspective Basics - 1 Point & 2 Point
Participant:Adult
Dates:Thursdays Sep 9 - Sep 16, 2021
Times:1:00 - 4:00 PM
Type:In-Studio Workshop
Level:Beginner+
Medium:Drawing
Instructor:Pete Malaguti
Cost:$90.00 ($78.00 for members)

You'll learn the Basics of Perspective both 1 Point and 2 Point.

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In-Studio Summer Art Camp
Participant:Children & Youth
Dates:4 Sessions (Aug)
Times:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Type:In-Studio Camp
Level:Ages 6-12
Medium:Mixed Media
Cost:$230.00 ($195.00 for members)

In-Studio* Summer Art Camp week, Monday-Friday for ages 6 - 12.
Full-Day Camp 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

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Painting in Plein-Air
Participant:Adult
Dates:Mondays Aug 9 - Aug 30, 2021
Times:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Type:Plein-Air Class
Level: Intermediate
Medium:Painting
Instructor:David Antscherl
Cost:No Charge

The great outdoors! But where do I begin to paint? Visualizing a picture out of all you see is the first step.

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Paint Like the Masters (Still Life)
Participant:Adult
Dates:Tuesdays Aug 3 - Aug 24, 2021
Times:9:00 - 11:00 AM
Type:Virtual Class
Level:Intermediate
Medium:Painting
Instructor:Paul Eppler
Cost:No Charge

Students will learn the techniques applied by the masters of the Renaissance to still life subject matter.

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Outdoor Oil Painting - Discovering Your Style
Participant:Adult
Dates:Thursdays Aug 5 - Sep 9, 2021
Times:9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Type:Plein-Air Class
Level: Beginner+
Medium:Painting
Instructor:Linda Hankin
Cost:No Charge

Enjoy the beauty of nature and reconnecting with artists in this plein-air class !

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Landscape & Memory Lecture Series
Participant:Adult
Dates:Wednesdays Aug 4 - Aug 25, 2021
Times:11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Type:Virtual Lecture
Level:No previous experience required
Medium:Lecture
Instructor:Penny-Lynn Cookson
Cost:No Charge

How do we perceive landscape in the context of nostalgia, desire, exploitation and Imperialism? Are we looking for Paradise, Arcadia or the Promised Land?

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Connecting Seniors Through Technology – iPad Basics
Participant:Adult
Dates:3 Sessions (Aug)
Times:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Type:Plein-Air Workshop
Level:No previous experience required
Medium:Technology
Cost:$15.00 ($13.00 for members)

Gain more confidence in using your Tablet for connectivity, entertainment, web browsing and many other useful functions.

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Connecting Seniors Through Technology--Tablet Basics Private Tutorial
Participant:Adult
Dates:Aug 1 - Aug 31, 2021
Times:12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Type:Plein-Air Workshop
Level:No previous experience required
Medium:Technology
Cost:$30.00 ($26.00 for members)

Book a private tutorial with one of our trainers to gain more confidence in using your Tablet for connectivity, entertainment, web browsing and many other useful functions.

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Family Friendly Online Studio - August
Participant:Adult
Dates:Sun Aug 1 - Tue Aug 31, 2021
Type:Virtual Class
Level:No previous experience required
Medium:Mixed Media
Cost:No Charge

Sticks and stone...make for a one-of-a-kind artwork that you'll want to display or give as a gift. Make a 'Rock Tree' this month!

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Painting Flowers with Acrylics & Mixed Media
Participant:Adult
Dates:Wednesdays Sep 8 - Sep 29, 2021
Times:1:00 - 4:00 PM
Type:Virtual Class
Level:Intermediate
Medium:Painting
Instructor:Helen McCusker
Cost:No Charge

Paint beautiful, expressive florals using acrylics and mixed media.

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Digital Art on your iPad with the Procreate App
Participant:Adult
Dates:Thursdays Sep 9 - Sep 30, 2021
Times:1:00 - 3:00 PM
Type:Virtual Class
Level:Beginner Level (limited artistic experience)
Medium:Technology
Instructor:Helen McCusker
Cost:No Charge

Learn to use your iPad to create beautiful artwork with the Procreate App.

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Fast & Fun Guide to Taking Cell phone Photos
Participant:Adult
Dates:Tuesdays Sep 14 - Oct 5, 2021
Times:2:00 - 3:00 PM
Type:In-Studio Class
Level:No previous experience required
Medium:Photography
Cost:No Charge

Time to level up your cell phone photography!

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Plein Air
Participant:Adult
Dates:Saturdays Sep 25 - Oct 2, 2021
Times:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Type:Plein-Air Workshop
Level:Intermediate
Medium:Painting
Instructor:Pete Malaguti
Cost:$90.00 ($78.00 for members)

This 2 day workshop will be more of a "Hands-on" and "Have Fun ! "Get outside and do a Painting" session than a teaching session.

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Connecting Seniors Through Technology - iPad Basics Private Tutorial
Participant:Adult
Dates:Wed Sep 1 - Thu Sep 30, 2021
Type:In-Studio Class
Level:No previous experience required
Medium:Technology
Cost:$30.00 ($26.00 for members)

Book a private tutorial with one of our trainers to gain more confidence in using your Tablet for connectivity, entertainment, web browsing and many other useful functions.

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