January 2020
Turning the Lens: Indigenous Archive Photo Project by Paul Seesequasis
Archival images celebrating the everyday life and ongoing resilience in First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities from the 1920’s through the 1970’s - featuring historical photos from Maple Creek and Lac Pelletier, and nationally from Archives Canada.
Find out more »February 2020
Imagination Station (Ages 4 to 9) – Winter 2020
A fun art program for young children. Come and explore drawing, painting, collage and sculpture using a variety of media.
Fee: $15 per class or buy 5, get the 6th free!
7 Saturdays: 10–11 am February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4
Imagination Station will take place at AGSC.
Pre-Registration Required. Please specify which dates you are interested In registering for.
March 2020
Spin the Wheel: Intro to the Pottery Wheel (ages 14 to 18)
An introduction to the pottery wheel! Students will learn to use the pottery wheel to make mugs, bowls, vases and more! For beginners and those with some experience.
Instructor: Stephen Girard from Whitemud Clay Studio
Fee: $180
Kil.n. it: Intro to the Pottery Wheel (adults and teens 15+)
CLASS FULL
Have you always wanted to learn the pottery wheel? Students will learn to use the pottery wheel to make mugs, bowls, vases and more! For beginners and those wanting to perfect their pottery wheel technique.
Instructor: Stephen Girard from Whitemud Clay Studio
Fee: $240
8 Monday evenings 7-10pm (No Class April 13)
On Fire: Intro to the Pottery Wheel (adults and teens 15+)
Have you always wanted to learn the pottery wheel? Students will learn to use the pottery wheel to make mugs, bowls, vases and more! For beginners and those wanting to perfect their pottery wheel technique.
Instructor: Stephen Girard from Whitemud Clay Studio
Fee: $240
8 Tuesday afternoons 1-4pm (No class April 14)
Discover Drawing (adults and teens 15+)
An introduction to drawing materials and techniques. Students will learn to use a variety of drawing materials such as pencils, charcoal, conte, inks, and pastels.
Instructor: Hugh Henry B.Ed.
Fee: $120
5 Wednesday afternoons: 2-4pm
NEW AGE WARRIORS by Catherine Blackburn
Catherine Blackburn, of Dene and European roots, is part of a new generation of contemporary beaders on the prairies who has made a name for herself nationally and internationally in the past few years.
Find out more »Fine Art Course: “The Bronze Age”
Explore Lost Wax Bronze Casting: Bronze casting class participants will create a bronze sculpture from concept to completion.
Class price will range from $1360 to $2800 depending on size of bronze sculpture.
Saturdays starting March 7 – May 9
Pencil This: Beginner Drawing (ages 6 to 10)
CLASS FULL
Do you like to draw? Learn more about drawing techniques that are used by professional artists! Students will use a variety of materials such as pencils, charcoal, inks, and pastels to learn about shapes, lines, shading, perspective and value!
Instructor: Paula Hard BFA
Fee: $80
5 Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm
Felted Soap Workshop (all ages and skill levels)
Learn basic wet felting techniques to create your own bars of felted soap. Students are welcome to bring additional bars of soap for felting, but it is not required. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
Instructor: Hedi Gossweiler
Fee: $30
Pins & Needles: Needle Felting Workshop (all ages and skill levels)
Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
An introduction to the art of needle felting. Students will learn to use felting needles, wool and felt to create their own felted banner images.
Instructor: Hedi Gossweiler
Fee: $30
April 2020
Dragons & Fairies Workshop (ages 8-13)
Create miniature fairies & dragons, and a small world for them to live in!
Instructor: Maria Enns B. Ed
Fee: $20
Stained Glass: Intro to Mosaic Glass Panel (adults and teens 15+)
CLASS FULL
An introduction to the art of stained glass using the mosaic panel technique! This two day workshop uses the bright and colourful cast off scrap from other stained glass techniques and repurposes them into gorgeous works of art! Students will learn the basics of design, panel construction and grouting to create a one-of-a-kind panel! Maximum 8 students.
Instructor: Marsha Schuld
Fee: $150
Fibre Arts / Stitch and String Lab (Ages 10-13)
Make a variety of fun artworks using fabric, yarn, and felt!
Instructor: Maria Enns B. Ed
6 Tuesday afternoons, 3:30-5:30pm
Fee: $97
School Art Show
This annual exhibition presents a large selection of artwork from the schools of the Chinook School Division. This exhibition provides a great opportunity for public audiences to enjoy wonderful artworks by inspired young people.
Find out more »Animal Art Workshop (Ages 6-9)
Create a variety of animal-themed arts & crafts!
Instructor: Maria Enns B. Ed
Fee: $20
May 2020
Stained Glass: Intro to Copper Foil (adults and teens 15+)
CLASS FULL
An introduction to the art of stained glass! Students will learn the basics of design, cutting glass, and soldering to create a medium sized panel over the two-day workshop. Maximum 8 students.
Instructor: Marsha Schuld
Fee: $190
Head of Design by Lyle XOX
This exhibition features photo documentation of a remarkable series of extravagant, innovative and meaningful mixed media self portraits.
Find out more »June 2020
Southwest Open Art Exhibition
This annual exhibition offers an excellent opportunity to view a variety of artworks by Southwest Saskatchewan accomplished amateurs and aspiring professional artists.
Find out more »July 2020
Art Camp (Ages 10-17)
Five fun days of making art outdoors and in the big top tent at Gowan’s Grove, about 20 minutes south of Swift Current. Students will meet at the Art Gallery in the morning and travel to the Grove in the Gallery’s van. Mornings will be art expeditions into the landscape, drawing, painting and photographing from nature. Afternoons will be back in the tent, making a variety of sculpture projects.
Find out more »Art Camp (Ages 10-17)
Five fun days of making art outdoors and in the big top tent at Gowan’s Grove, about 20 minutes south of Swift Current. Students will meet at the Art Gallery in the morning and travel to the Grove in the Gallery’s van. Mornings will be art expeditions into the landscape, drawing, painting and photographing from nature. Afternoons will be back in the tent, making a variety of sculpture projects.
Find out more »August 2020
Summer Art Studio (Ages 8-11)
Explore the world of Art using a variety of materials and techniques including painting, india ink, felting, and sculpture. Kids will create fun projects while learning about colour, and techniques used by famous artists throughout history. This program will be in both indoor studio settings and outdoor locations. Meet at the Dickson Community Centre. Transportation to alternate locations will be provided.
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