Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20. (5 weeks)
$127.50 for members / $150 non-members + $25 materials
Want to explore Art with a range of media? We have it all in this special class: Wire Sculpture, Embroidery, Monoprinting, Watercolour and Charcoal- try your hand at everything and see what ignites your passion! (image by Harry Kooy).
May 23 - WIRE TREES with Harry Kooy
May 30 - EMBROIDERY with Baz Kanold
JUNE 6 - MONOPRINTING with Anne Williamson
June 13- WATERCOLOUR & INK with Moumita Roychowdhury
June 20 - CHARCOAL with Soroush Dabiri
*Instructors and mediums subject to change
To learn more about these instructors and their work, please visit:
Moumita Roychowdhury: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury
Baz Kanold: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold
Saturday, June 13, 1 - 4 pm & June 20, 1 - 4
$76.50 Members / $90 non-members + $10 materials fee + HST
Explore meaningful memories through intuitive, process-based acrylic painting in this reflective workshop for adults. Rather than focusing on realism, participants will use colour, layering, and abstraction to express the emotional essence of a memory. Through gentle prompts and guided exploration, we will experiment with painting different emotions, building layers of meaning, and allowing shapes, atmosphere, and feeling to emerge on the canvas. Open to all skill levels.
Saturday, June 13, 1-4 pm.
$38.25 Members / non-members $45+ $10 materials fee + HST
Explore the exciting technique of linocut! Together we'll use small carving tools to cut into linoleum, and create a beautiful print block that can be used many times over. This printing style has been used for almost two centuries, and produces a striking, graphic finish. Come prepared with ideas, print-outs, and inspiration for your piece!
Saturday, July 11, 1 - 5 pm
$51 Members, $60 non-members + $30 materials fee
To learn more about Susan and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/clarke
Capture the vibrant warmth of the morning dawn and the breathtaking colors of dusk in this workshop. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned maker, this will be the perfect opportunity to design and create high-quality pieces inspired by the transitions of daylight as you explore and learn jewelry-making techniques. You will have time to make a pair of earrings and a necklace. Along the way, you’ll learn or build on foundational techniques such as stringing, beading, and working with wire. For beginners, instruction and individual support ensures you feel confident and walk away with jewelry you’re proud of. Experienced makers will enjoy an inspiring environment where instruction is tailored to your skill level.
Dawn and Twilight Palette:
A highlight of the workshop is a curated Inspiration Bar with premium materials, a wide variety of beads, and creative findings to make every piece unique. Choose dramatic and vibrant tones that showcase deep twilight gradients or opt for soft tones that highlight dawn pastels.
Earring Project Options:
Learn how to design and make asymmetrical earrings capturing a sunrise and sunset pairing, or bead shimmering sunrise or sunset-hued crystal earrings in a traditional style.
Necklace Project Options:
Learn how to wire wrap beads and other theme-related components to create your own delicate chain, or hand make links for a bolder look.
Saturday, July 18, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Members $38.25 / non-members $45 + $10 materials
Saturdays, July 18 AND 25. 1-4pm
Members $76.50 / non-members $90 + $10 materials fee
Through this workshop students use different types of charcoal, such as vine and compressed charcoal, to achieve various textures within a single artwork. Charcoal is one of the highly reversible drawing mediums. By creating a wide variety of expressive marks with charcoal, including lines, hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, and smudging students can practice conveying a sense of depth, texture, and detail to their work.
The other technique covered in this workshop is layering. Charcoal, smudge blender, and eraser can be layered to build up depth and opacity. Layering is essential for developing complex shading and rendering realistic features and volume. The unique characteristic of charcoal makes it a favoured choice for students looking to create expressive and dynamic drawings.
Saturday, July 18, 1-4 pm
Saturday, July 25, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Members $38.25 / non-members $45 + $5 materials fee
Join award-winning artist Mark Yungblut as he guides participants through the delicate process of papercutting. Participants will be introduced to the technique via hands on instruction, and will learn the basics by creating their own unique work of art from stencils provided. All materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary.
Saturday August 8, 1 - 4 pm
$38.25 Members / $45 non-members + $15 materials
A hands-on introductory experience to basic block making utilizing soft carve blocks, simple carving tools, and printing techniques. Participants will engage in an immersive exploration of traditional block printing practices, complemented by a visual presentation highlighting traditional techniques from India.
Samples will be provided to showcase the potential and limitations of block printing, offering insights into the range of possibilities. Additionally, modern tools and simplified techniques will be introduced, allowing participants to carve their own tile block or design. This practical session will be followed by printing using textile ink or other colour mediums, enabling participants to experiment with creating repeat patterns and further understanding the intricacies of the craft.
materials provided
Saturday, August 8 AND 15. 2 - 5 pm
Member $76.50 / non-member $90
Saturday August 15, 1 - 4 pm
$38.25 Members / $45 non-members + $10 materials
The fundamentals of still life center on composition, lighting, colour, texture and perspective. Attention to detail is important as metal, fabric or glass reflect light differently. The methods used in this workshop allow artists to explore symbolism and mood turning ordinary objects into meaningful studies.
Saturday, August 22, 1 - 5 pm
Summer Memories! Don't let your memories fade—wear them instead! Jewelry-Making Workshop
Summer has a way of leaving behind little treasures - a smooth stone from a river stream, a weathered piece of driftwood, or a shell found on the shore. These found objects often carry the memories of our most cherished stories. In this workshop, you'll make a unique and one-of-a-kind pendant necklace to give your personal memories a permanent home.
Bring a special souvenir from Summer to feature in your necklace, or pick from a wide variety of materials to craft your design - driftwood, beach glass, theme-related charms, and more. Learn basic jewelry-making techniques and how to incorporate that special memento into your pendant.
Whether you're a seasoned maker or picking up pliers for the first time, everything you need to create a handcrafted reminder of your favourite summer days will be provided.
Saturday August 22, 1 - 4 pm
Saturday, August 22 & 29. 1 - 4 pm
$76.50 Members / $90 non-members + $25 materials fee
IVISIT the BUTTON FACTORY ARTS HOMEPAGE
LOCATION: 25 Regina Street South
Waterloo ON N2L1R8
SUMMER HOURS:
Tuesday to Friday 10 to 7
Saturday 10 to 5
Closed Sunday
CONTACT US:
519-886-4577
Membership and rentals:
operations@buttonfactoryarts.ca
Program inquiries:
programs@buttonfactoryarts.ca
