February 2019
Unleash your Inner Comic Artist: Intro to Comics and Cartooning (ages 11 to 14)
Learn about the world of comics and cartoons! Use materials that the professionals use, such as col-erase pencils, inks and nib pens, and learn basic visual storytelling techniques!
Instructor: Morghie Flaterud BFA
Fee: $100
6 Tuesdays 4:30-6pm Room 202
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
Stories Without Words: Intro to Comics and Storyboarding (ages 15 to adult)
Learn about visual storytelling techniques used in comics, animation and illustration. 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: $120
8 Wednesdays 7-9pm Room 205
Beginner Stained Glass: Intro to Mosaic Glass Panel (ages 14 to adult)
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
Take the Wheel: Youth Clay Exploration (ages 11 to 18)
Explore different ways of working with clay! Learn to use the pottery wheel, and the basics of hand building.
Instructor: Keely Williams BFA
Fee: $130
8 Wednesdays 4-5:30pm Room 201
Rock Out: Intro to Stone Carving (ages 14 to adult)
Learn basic carving and sculpting techniques using a variety of tools to create a unique stone sculpture.
Instructor: Al Wiederhold
Fee: $230.00
8 Thursdays 7-10 pm
Pottery Wheel Weekend Workshop (ages 14 to adult)
A weekend Intensive workshop for beginners and those with some experience on the pottery wheel. In this two day weekend workshop, students will use the pottery wheel to make cups, bowls, mugs, etc. Hand building may be taught if requested.
Instructor: Stephen Girard from Whitemud Clay Studio
Fee: $200
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
April 2019
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
Next Panel: Level 2 Comics and Cartoons (ages 11 to 14)
For those who have taken Intro to Comics and Cartoons! Now that you've learned the basics, bring your comics and cartoons to the next level and learn about shading, adding colour, and more advanced storyboarding.
Instructor: Morghie Flaterud BFA
Fee: $100
6 Tuesdays 4:30-6pm Room 205
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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