February 2020
Handy Work: Intro to Hand Building (ages 10 to 14)
Students will learn the fundamentals of hand-building to create clay sculptures, as well as dishware such as mugs, bowls, and more! For beginners and those who have some experience working with clay.
Instructor: Heather Benning MFA
Fee: $140
6 Thursdays 4 - 5:30pm
Painting for the Petrified (adults and older teens)
CLASS FULL
Always wanted to try painting and have no clue where to begin? This is the class for you. A 4 week primer in acrylic painting. Students will learn the basics of acrylic painting, the paint, the tools and how to compose a painting and then work at getting the results you want. Learn about colour mixing, composition and basics of constructing a painting while having fun. Good for beginners and those wanting advice on how to boost their painting skills. No prior experience necessary.
Instructor: Marsha Schuld
Fee: $120
4 Thursdays 1-4pm
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 older teens)
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 older teens)
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 older teens)
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
Pencil This: Beginner Drawing (ages 6 to 10)
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
April 2020
Stained Glass: Intro to Mosaic Glass Panel (adults and older teens)
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
May 2020
Stained Glass: Intro to Copper Foil (adults and older teens)
In 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
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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