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March 2021
Saturday 20, March
Make A Funky Fish: A Clay Workshop
We are excited to offer another fun and creative clay class with professional potter Lee Stead! Grab some household tools, pick up your clay from the gallery and get ready to make a splash. Lee will walk you through every step as you create a funky clay fish. It could have hair, teeth—anything out of this world. Definitely one of a kind, and never before discovered. Clay and firing is included, and you can paint the finished project at your…
Find out more »Sunday 21, March
Introduction to Portrait Drawing with Coloured Pencils
This fun introduction art class is taught by the extremely talented Jeannette Sirois! This is an introduction class for students who are interested in learning how to use colour pencils to draw portraits. This class covers the use of colour in creating shape and form, focusing on skin textures, eyes and mouth. We’ll look at skin tones from undertones to highlights, we’ll learn how to choose colours and how to successfully layer colours in transparent methods to create accurate skin…
Find out more »Monday 22, March
Ocean Adventures: Spring Break Edition
Are your kids looking for adventure this spring break? Prepare to explore watery worlds in this ocean adventure themed art class that takes place over 4 days. Best suited for children aged 6-12 years, stories will be told as they learn about drawing, painting and collage and incorporate it into a number of projects. This class will take place in person, there are limited spaces available so book your spot(s) soon. Following COVID 19 procedures each student must wear a…
Find out more »Tuesday 23, March
Ocean Adventures: Spring Break Edition
Are your kids looking for adventure this spring break? Prepare to explore watery worlds in this ocean adventure themed art class that takes place over 4 days. Best suited for children aged 6-12 years, stories will be told as they learn about drawing, painting and collage and incorporate it into a number of projects. This class will take place in person, there are limited spaces available so book your spot(s) soon. Following COVID 19 procedures each student must wear a…
Find out more »Wednesday 24, March
Ocean Adventures: Spring Break Edition
Are your kids looking for adventure this spring break? Prepare to explore watery worlds in this ocean adventure themed art class that takes place over 4 days. Best suited for children aged 6-12 years, stories will be told as they learn about drawing, painting and collage and incorporate it into a number of projects. This class will take place in person, there are limited spaces available so book your spot(s) soon. Following COVID 19 procedures each student must wear a…
Find out more »Thursday 25, March
Ocean Adventures: Spring Break Edition
Are your kids looking for adventure this spring break? Prepare to explore watery worlds in this ocean adventure themed art class that takes place over 4 days. Best suited for children aged 6-12 years, stories will be told as they learn about drawing, painting and collage and incorporate it into a number of projects. This class will take place in person, there are limited spaces available so book your spot(s) soon. Following COVID 19 procedures each student must wear a…
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To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme: A Poetry Seminar for All
Explore you inner poet! This workshop is open both to poets and to those who would like to try the art of poetic composition in a supportive weekly seminar. At each meeting, John will give a brief talk about a writing style or method and illustrate this with a poem of his own. Participants would then, if they would like, read a draft of an original work aloud for us to discuss and appreciate. There is no wrong way to…
Find out more »Saturday 27, March
Shadow Play: Robert Sears
In the Annex March 27 to April 10. Recent works by magic realist painter Robert Sears. Sears was encouraged by his grandfather, a native New Yorker, to take advantage of the many museums and galleries that NYC had to offer. A longtime resident of Gabriola Island (now living in Cowichan Bay), Sears developed an affinity with the Japanese realists Hiroshige and Hokusai and Japanese woodblock prints. His work is concerned with the mystery and melancholy in our everyday lives and…
Find out more »April 2021
Thursday 8, April
Playful Letters: A Online Calligraphy Workshop
Over four weeks, enjoy making beautiful letters that will enhance any card, document, or art piece. Using a fine liner, we will learn several distinctive monoline alphabets that are easy to make and look great on the page. As well, we will explore a few large, playful alphabets that will make your work most appealing. Enjoy some contemporary lettering in a relaxed atmosphere! These classes take place on Zoom and give participants a chance to learn new skills but also…
Find out more »Saturday 10, April
Fabric Painting with Pipi Tustian: Create Your Own Apron or Tote
Create your own custom painted tote or apron in this online interactive art class with textile artist Pipi Tustian. Join Pipi on Zoom for a colourful conversation where she will walk you through her pattern-building techniques and share tips on paint and fabric preparation. We will begin with a fabric practice sampler, giving you the space to play without fear, before going on to create your very own hand-painted, washable apron or tote. Pipi will guide, but never direct, giving…
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