February 2019
Imagination Station (Ages 4 to 9) – Winter 2019
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 Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 (No class Feb 16)
Imagination Station will take place at AGSC.
Pre-Registration Required. Please specify which dates you are interested In registering for.
Tangled Up: Intro to Fibre Art (ages 6 to 10)
An introduction to fibre art. Students will play with yarn, felt and fabrics to create finger puppets, woven wall hangings, fabric collage, batik and more!
Instructor: Maria Enns B.Ed.
Fee: $90
6 Thursdays 4-5pm, Room 202
March 2019
Intro to Acrylic Painting (ages 14 to adult)
An introduction to painting with acrylics. Students will learn about the painting process and practice, and how to see like an artist. For beginners or those with some experience.
Instructor: Stephanie Kaduck MFA
Fee: $200
8 Tuesdays 7-10 pm Room 202
All Fired Up: Level 2 Ceramics (ages 14 to adult)
For those who have taken the introduction to ceramics class or have taken previous ceramics classes through the Art Gallery of Swift Current.
Instructor: Keely Williams, BFA
Fee: $230
8 Tuesdays 7-10 pm Room 201
Glazed and Confused: Intro to Ceramics (ages 14 to adult)
For those who are beginners at working with clay. Learn hand building techniques and how to use the pottery wheel.
Instructor: Keely Williams BFA
Fee: $230
8 Wednesdays 7-10 pm Room 201
April 2019
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 and wool to create felted postcards.
Instructor: Hedi Gossweiler
Fee: $30
Room 202
Easter Egg Workshop (all ages and skill levels)
Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
Make three of your own ceramic Eggs for Easter!
Instructor: Keely Williams BFA
Fee: $30
Room 201
Comics, Characters and Storyboarding (ages 15-adult)
What makes a successful cartoon or comic book character? How do you make the biggest visual impact on your audience when making a comic? Learn about character design and storyboarding techniques used in comics, illustration and animation! Students will learn to use materials that are used in the industry such as col-erase pencils, nib pens, and inks. For beginners and those with some drawing experience.
Instructor: Morghie Flaterud BFA
Fee: $85
July 2019
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 2019
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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