March 2019
samskāra: Stories of Discernment – by Diana Chabros
Samskāra thematically focuses on energy, the repetitive patterns humans undertake, and the interrelationships of land and animals.
Find out more »Beginner Stained Glass: Intro to Mosaic Glass Panel (ages 14 to adult)
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 earn the basics of design, panel construction and grout into create a one-of-a-kind panel!
Instructor: Marsha Schuld
Fee: $150
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
C3 Adventure – The Canadian West Coast by Geoff Phillips
Artist-Painter, Geoff Phillips of Maple Creek, SK, was an artist on the west coast leg of the 2017 Canada 150 C3 ship voyage. From his experience he painted eight large scale oil on canvas works responding to the landscape and locations they visited.
Find out more »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)
CLASS FULL
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
Public Reception & Artist Talk for samskāra Exhibition
Doors open at 7pm
Meet Artist Diana Chabros as she discusses her work in the samskāra Exhibition.
Admission is Free.
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 »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
May 2019
Public Reception for School Art Show
View artworks, meet the student artists and their instructors.
Greetings from the Curator at 7:30pm. Refreshments and snacks will be served
Public Talk for C3 Adventure
You are invited to a Public Talk Saturday, May 11, 2pm at Lyric Theatre:
Canada 150 – C3 ship voyage experience – by artist Geoff Phillips of Maple Creek, SK
Geoff will do a public talk about his travels, what his impressions were and what he learned by this experience.
Admission is free.
paskwâw nîpîy by Amanda Strong
Territory, history and our connection to the beings that reside in those places past & present. Stop animation films, puppets and handcrafted film sets.
Find out more »Tommy’s Puppet Lab by Tommy Kirk
This exhibition will present several large-scale hand-made puppets by Tommy Kirk of Swift Current.
Find out more »June 2019
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 »Public Reception for Southwest Open Art Exhibition
Join us for a Public Reception with the artists of the Southwest Open Art Exhibition.
Find out more »Public Reception & Artist Talk for paskwâw nîpîy Exhibition
Doors open at 7pm. Artist talk and tour at 7:30pm
Meet Amanda Strong as she discusses her work in the paskwâw nîpîy Exhibition.
Admission is Free.
July 2019
Summer Salon – featuring artists of Southwest Saskatchewan
Featuring the work of professional artists of Southwest Saskatchewan, in complement to the Western Canada Summer Games in Swift Current.
Find out more »Public Reception for Tommy’s Puppet Lab
Join us for a public reception for Tommy’s Puppet Lab by Tommy Kirk at the Lyric Theatre on Sunday, July 21 from 2 - 4 pm.
Refreshments and snacks will be served
Cultural Olympiad: Swift Current 2019
Experience the achievements of young artists of the prairie provinces and the territories.
Find out more »Public Reception & Artist Talk for Summer Salon
Doors open at 1pm. Speaking at 2pm
Meet the artists of the Summer Salon exhibition.
Admission is Free.
September 2019
Peneplain by Kent Tate
Kent Tate is an award winning Canadian artist/filmmaker whose work explores the dichotomy between tranquility and activity in our natural and manufactured worlds.
Find out more »Public Reception & Artist Talk for Peneplain Exhibition
Reception Cancelled
Find out more »November 2019
Cartoon Caricature Workshop (Ages 11-14)
Learn about the art of caricature drawing. A caricature is a comically exaggerated representation of someone or something. Students will learn how to draw a portrait and exaggerate facial features to make a recognizable black and white caricature.
Instructor: Morghie Flaterud BFA
Fee: $30