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Adult Classes 16 Years and Up
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Drawing
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Introduction to Drawing with Chris Cooper
Explore a variety of drawing techniques including such components as line, positive and negative space, perspective, light and shadow as well as proportion. Build your confidence in drawing while developing your own creativity and interest in this fine art.
Tues: 7pm – 10pm
Sept 21 – Oct 19 (5 weeks)
Members: $90 Non-Members: $115
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Drawing in Colour with Chris Reid
This class will give you a comprehensive understanding of how to apply colour in a variety of mediums including chalk pastel, conté, and pencil crayon. Discussions and demonstrations on colour theory, positive/negative space, and composition will also aid your development of strong drawing skills.
Thurs: 7pm – 10pm
Sept 23 – Dec 2 (10 weeks)
Members: $135 Non-Members: $160
* No class Nov 11 (Remembrance Day)
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Open Drawing Studio: Drawing the Figure
This class is open to all students who wish to study and draw the figure in a studio setting while working independently. Participants will each pay a small fee to cover the cost of the model for the evening.
Wed: 7pm – 9:30pm
Sept 22 – Nov 24 (10 weeks)
Prerequisite: Must have an AGSM Membership
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Figure Drawing and Painting for the Beginner with Neil Stouffer
A class for beginners, you will focus on drawing and painting the figure using clothed and nude models. Instructor Neil Stouffer will cover topics like proportion, balance, gesture drawing, and shading.
Mon: 7pm – 10pm
Sept 20 – Nov 01 (6 weeks)
Members: $140 Non-Members: $165
*No Class October 11 Thanksgiving
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Drawing and Watercolour with Becky Chinn
Build confidence in your drawing, sketching, and painting skills while developing your creativity. Learn basic drawing and watercolour techniques along with sketching, paint application, pen and ink techniques, proportion, and light and shadow.
Tues: 7pm – 10pm
Sept 21 – Nov 9 (8 weeks)
Members: $120 Non-Members: $145
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Introduction to Painting with Weiming Zhao
In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of painting in either oil or acrylic mediums. Colour theory and various painting techniques, as well as elements of composition are covered in this course using still life and images of your own interest. Check out Weiming’s works at weimingart.blogspot.com
Wed: 7pm – 10pm
Sept 22 – Nov 24 (10 weeks)
Members: $135 Non-Members: $160
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Watercolour 1 with Gerry Oliver
Learn to use this spontaneous and transparent paint medium in a class that will encourage you to experiment with technique, colour, and application. With the instructor’s help, you can create your own personal watercolour expressions through a variety of styles and methods. All levels of students from beginner to advanced are welcome.
Thurs: 7pm – 10pm
Sept 23 – Dec 2 (10 weeks)
Members: $135 Non-Members: $160
* No class Nov 11 (Remembrance Day)
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Watercolour for Seniors with Gerry Oliver
This short course is perfect for those that have little to no experience with the watercolour medium. Gerry will provide you with a variety of techniques, hands on demonstrations on application and colour mixing, which will help you to create watercolour paintings with confidence. Although this class was created with seniors in mind, it is open to any adult interested in taking it.
Thurs: 1pm – 4pm
Sept 23 – Oct 14 (4 weeks)
Members: $60 Non-Members: $85
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Introduction to Linoleum Cuts with Steve Cassidy
This printmaking course will show you how to create an image by cutting into a piece of linoleum to create a print/multiple. Steve will teach you how to create your own linocuts and introduce you to basic printing methodologies and practices. No experience is necessary, so if you are interested in trying your hand at something new this class is perfect for you.-.
Tues: 7pm – 10pm
Sept 21 – Oct 19 (5 weeks)
Members: $75 Non-Members: $100
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Mixed Media with Ben Davis
Ben Davis will show you how to combine a variety of mediums, such as acrylic paint, ink, charcoal, chalk pastel, conté, graphite, and watercolour to create a unique work of art. Exploring new techniques like collage, frottage, and drawing-transfer. Use them all together in one painting or drawing. Take this course and Book Making with Elaine Rounds and receive a discount off both.
Thurs: 7pm – 10pm
Sept 23 – Oct 21 (5 weeks)
Members: $75 Non-Members: $100
If taken in conjunction with Book Making:
Members: $60 Non-Members: $85
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Book Making with Elaine Rounds
Discover what happens when you add art making and book binding together. Single fold and bi-fold, simple and extended accordions, side sewn and multiple signature books are just some of the projects you will learn of in this course. Take Ben Davis’ Mixed Media course before hand and receive a discount off this course.
Thurs: 7pm – 10pm
Oct 28 – Dec 02 (5 weeks)
Members: $75 Non-Members: $100
If taken in conjunction with Mixed Media:
Members: $60 Non-Members: $85
* No class Nov 11 (Remembrance Day)
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Handbuilding I with Eleanor Beever
If you’ve never worked with clay, this class is an excellent beginning. As a general introduction to ceramics and working with clay, you will gain knowledge and skill through hands on demonstrations and practice in wedging, glazing, and hand building techniques: such as pinch pots, coil building, and slab work.
Wed: 7pm – 10pm
Sept 22 – Nov 24 (10 weeks)
Members: $150 Non-Members: $175
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Throwing I with Eleanor Beever
Have you always wanted to learn how to make your own bowls on a potter’s wheel? Then this is the class for you. This course concentrates on wedging, centering, raising a cylinder and moving onto bowls, turning/tooling a simple foot, basic glazing techniques, and simple decorative techniques including incising and use of tools. Students will also learn about
basic kiln operations.
Tues: 7pm – 10pm
Sept 21 – Nov 23 (10 weeks)
Members: $150 Non-Members: $175
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Introduction to Clay for Seniors with Eleanor Beever
An excellent class for beginners, you will be provided with an overview of what ceramics is about and introduce you to the fundamentals of hand building and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Although this class was created with seniors in mind, it is open to any adult interested in taking it.
Tues: 1pm – 4pm
Sept 21 – Nov 23 (10 weeks)
Members: $150 Non-Members: $175
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Throwing II with Kevin Conlin
This course continues to develop and extend the skills learned in Throwing I, concentrating on development of forms: vases, mugs, plates, lids, and handles; more advanced glazing techniques, such as wax resist and oxide-glazing methodologies, will also be introduced. This class is perfect for those interested in honing their ceramic skills.
Prerequisite: Throwing I
Thurs: 7pm – 10pm
Sept 23 – Dec 2 (10 weeks)
Members: $150 Non-Members: $175
* No class Nov 11 (Remembrance Day)
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Studio I with Kevin Conlin
The advanced student will concentrate on control and technique; development of larger forms; and particularly on using advanced throwing and handbuilding techniques to create multiple piece forms. With a focus on composite or altered vessels, this course is a must for those individuals wishing to explore the multi-faceted world of ceramics.
Prerequisite: Throwing II
Mon: 7pm – 10pm
Sept 20 – Nov 29 (10 weeks)
Members: $150 Non-Members: $175
*No Class Oct 11 Thanksgiving
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Raku
Interested in experimenting with the fascinating surface effects of raku? This workshop style course is open to any student already taking a clay course at the AGSM. Students can purchase raku clay and make objects that will later be fired using this unique process.
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in another AGSM clay course
Sat: 10am – 2pm
Oct 23 and Nov 06
Members: $70 Non-Members: $85
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Open Studio
Open to experienced ceramics students, this is a self-directed independent studio session where you can continue to develop your skills, knowledge, and proficiency in ceramics. Work at your own speed on projects of your choice.
Prerequisite:Throwing II
Wed: 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Sept 22 – Nov 24 (10 weeks)
Members: $150 Non-Members: $175
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Photography
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Introduction to Black and White Photography with Bob Walberg
Learn the basics of black and white photography and darkroom techniques with Bob Walberg! Discover the camera, key elements of shooting, processing, and printing in black and white. Find out the secrets of good composition and image selection. Express yourself through individual projects. You will need your own 35mm camera.
Mon: 7pm – 10pm
Sept 20 – Nov 29 (10 weeks)
Members: $195 Non-Members: $220 (Includes materials for class)
*No Class Oct 11 Thanksgiving
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Digital Photography
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DI – Introduction to Digital Photography with Rob Lovatt
Explore the creative potential of digital photography with Rob Lovatt! Through group discussion, photographic excursions, independent projects, and critiques of your own images you will gain a better understanding of how to use your digital camera.
Prerequisite: Digital camera and a working knowledge of computers.
Thurs: 7pm – 10pm
Sept 23 – Oct 21 (5 weeks)
Members: $135 Non-Members: $160
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D2 – Advanced Digital Photography with Rob Lovatt
Continue with instructor Rob Lovatt as you explore advanced techniques in digital photography with particular emphasis on the relationship between traditional photography and new technologies. Discussion and critiques will guide each class, but the course will be project-oriented.
Prerequisite: DI-Introduction to Digital Photography
Thurs: 7pm – 10pm
Oct 28 – Dec 02 (5 weeks)
Members: $135 Non-Members: $160
* No class Nov 11 (Remembrance Day)
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Express Yourself with Lauren Bell
Experiment with art in new and different ways while learning a variety of art techniques in drawing and paint. Your instructor will help you explore your ideas in a fun studio setting that encourages creativity, discussion, and personal expression.
Wed: Sept 22 – Oct 27 (6 weeks)
7 pm – 9pm
Members: $90 N0n-Members: $110
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Children's Classes: 6-13 Years
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4 Saturdays of Monster Mash Art Adventures and Halloween Party Art Show
Each Saturday explore your “monsteriffic” imagination through sculpture, drawing and much more. At our fun and ghoulish classes, you will illustrate ghost stories, make crazy costumes and create creepy crawlers and monsters – all for your very own Halloween Extravaganza Party and Art Show on Saturday, October 30.
Sat: 1pm – 3pm
Oct 9 – 30 (4 weeks)
Ages:
6-9 year olds
10-13 year olds
Members: $65 Non-Members: $85
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After School Snack and Art
After school, come to the Art Gallery for a light, nutritious snack on us. After you fuel up, pile into the studio to create all sorts of fun projects with every kind of crayon, paint or clay. This energetic and satisfying class also includes a free gallery tour of the exhibitions!
Thurs: 4pm – 5:30pm
Sept 23 – Oct 14 (4 weeks)
Ages: 6 – 13 year olds
Members: $40 Non-Members: $50
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Self Portraits in Paint with Steve Gouthro
This one-day workshop will focus on painting self-portraits from a mirror. Demonstrations and hands-on guidance by Steve Gouthro will enable you to focus on anatomy and basic paint handling. Students can work in either acrylic or oils. Come and check out Steve Gouthro’s exhibition “Deadringer”, Oct 14 – Nov 27, 2010.
Sat: Nov 6
10:30am – 4:30pm
Members: $50 Non-Members: $75
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No Pencils! Drawing in Colour with Chris Reid
Have some drawing experience but want to investigate colour mediums further? Then this is the perfect class for you. Chris’ condensed two-weekend workshop will guide students on how to use pencil crayon/chalk pastel on a variety of surfaces to create vibrant unique works in colour.
Prerequisite: Previous drawing experience.
Sat: 10:30am – 4:30pm
Oct23 and Oct 30
Members: $90 Non-Members: $115
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Introduction to Sculpting with Clay with Chris Cooper
In this one day workshop Chris will show a variety of examples and techniques for sculpting in clay, demonstrating how moulds can be used to create a final piece in an assortment of materials. Students will have the opportunity to create a low or high relief sculpture in clay, which will be fired in a kiln at the AGSM.
Sat: Oct 23
10:30am – 5:30pm
Members: $50 Non-Members: $75
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Drawing for Story with Curt Shoultz
The focus of this workshop is to learn how to tell stories with pictures. Students will look at pre-existing works by artists, experiment with different drawing styles, and tackle the illustration of an existing story by applying basic techniques used in graphic narratives/novels. This course is open to both teens and adults. Check out Curt’s work in AGSM’s own Art Comic.
Sat: Nov 6
10:30am – 3:30pm
Members: $45 Non-Members: $60
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Graffiti on Paper with TJ Vanstone
Learn how to do your own graffiti on paper. Participants will receive hands on instruction on how to create their own hand drawn letterforms and other graphics using different mediums on paper. This one-day workshop is sure to provide an alternative way to thinking about graffiti. This course is open to both teens and adults.
Sat: Oct 23
10:30am – 4:30pm
Members: $50 Non-Members: $75
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OPEN STUDIO FOR AGSM MEMBERS
Studio use for some AGSM Studios is available to members that meet the required conditions for access.
For more information contact the Gallery.
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