320 Wilson Street (located behind Day’s Inn) 250 814 0261

Registration can be made at the Visual Arts Centre or at Castle Joe Books.

Payment must be made at time of registration.

 

INTRODUCTION  TO GLASS MAKING

This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of glass making and make some glass beads. All materials and equipment will be provided. 

You will need to wear old, non flammable clothing and shoes (no open toes).

Date: Saturday 1^st October 2011 (Further classes can be arranged by request)

Times: 10.30a.m. – 2.30p.m.

Cost including materials: $150

Instructor : MIKE  CAVANAUGH                                         Register by September 24^th

 

ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN

Local talented artist Nicola McGarry will be offering three different art workshops for children aged 7 – 12 years of age. All supplies included. Children will need a snack and packed lunch. Wear old clothes!

Sunday 2^nd October 10.00a.m. – 4.00 p.m. PAINTING

Sunday 6^th November 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.PRINTING

Sunday 4^th December 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.CARD  MAKING

Class fee : $65 for each class. All materials included.

Instructor : NICOLA  McGARRY                                          Register by September 24^th

 

POTTERY CLASS FOR BEGINNERS

If you’ve never tried working with clay or would like to have a refresher course then this class is for you. Come and learn some of the skills and techniques when working with clay including pinch, coil and slab construction.

Date: Start October 5^th.  7 sessions (register by September 28th )

Time: Tuesdays 6.00 – 9.00p.m.

Course fee $185 ( includes one sleeve of clay)

Instructor : NANCY GEISMAR                                                  Register by September 24^th

 

CONTINUING POTTERY

This class is for students who have taken a previous clay class at the Visual Arts Centre or by permission of the instructor. You will refine hand building skills and explore specific projects in clay. Surface decoration and application of colored slips will be explored.

Date : Start October 7^th  .  7 sessions (register by September 28th)

Time : Thursdays 6.00 – 9.00p.m

Course fee $185 (reduction for members of Revelstoke Potters Guild) Includes one sleeve of clay.

Instructor : NANCY GEISMAR                                              Register by September 24^th

 

10 MEDIA DRAWING

Explore the traits of 10 different dry and wet media on various grounds. Experimentation is the emphasis while learning basic drawing skills.

Date: Saturday October 15^th and Sunday 16^th. 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm

Cost including all materials: $200

Instructor: BARBARA  MAYE,BFA                                             Register by October3rd

 

 

 

TILE PAINTING FOR ADULTS

Paint your own 6x6" glazed  tile workshop.  Your finished tile will be fired and framed with  a wood frame supplied by Ken Talbot.  

Date: Thursday October 20^th 7.00 – 9.00p.m.

Cost: $20 including materials.

Instructor: TONI JOHNSTON                                                      Register by October 7^th

 

TILE PAINTING FOR CHILDREN

Following a very successful workshop in the summer we are pleased to offer a further paint your own 6x6" glazed  tile workshop for children aged 6 – 12 years of age.  Your finished tile will be fired and framed with  a wood frame supplied by Ken Talbot.  

Date: Saturday October 22^nd 1.00 – 3.00p.m.

Cost: $20 including materials.

Instructor: TONI JOHNSTON                                                      Register by October 7^th  

 

OIL PAINTING FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER

This course is especially for the beginner who has never painted before. You will learn how to use your supplies, create a composition, colour theory and mixing, basic techniques and clean up. You will complete a painting by the end of the course. No experience is needed.

Date: Friday 21^st October 7.00 – 9.00p.m. Saturday 22^nd and Sunday 23^rd

Class fee :$130 (plus materials)

Instructor : CECILIA  LEA                                                      Register by October 7th  

 

SILK PAINTING FOR GREETING CARDS (for adults and children 10+ years old)

A repeat of this very successful class where you will make some exquisite Greeting cards to give to the very special people in your life. In the first session we will use a variety of techniques to colour  silk and in the second session use the fabric to make cards. No experience necessary.

November 2^nd and 9^th.  (Wednesdays) 

Time: 6.00p.m. – 9.30p.m.

Class fee : $65. All materials supplied to make 10 cards.

Instructor : JACKIE PENDERGAST                                      Register by October 21^st 

 

OIL PAINTING WEEKEND WORKSHOP- THE NEXT STEP

This is a beginner’s workshop where you will work on your own painting using a favorite photograph. You will learn how to eliminate the extraneous details, mix the right colours, and create a beautiful canvas.

Prerequisite: the ABSOLUTE BEGINNER’S oil painting course, or good prior knowledge of oil painting.

Date: Friday November 4^th 7– 9.00p.m. Saturday 5^th and Sunday 6^th November 9. – 4.00

Instructor: CECILIA LEA

Cost: $145.00 plus supplies Please call Cecilia 250 837 3347 for supply list.

Register by October 22^nd. 

ABSTRACT  PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS

 Acrylics are an excellent choice for the experimentation of abstract painting.  Learn different abstract techniques from art history or make up your own!!  No Experience Necessary!

Date: Saturday November 19^th and Sunday 20^th. 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm

Cost including all materials: $180

Instructor: BARBARA  MAYE BFA                           Register by November 4^th