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• WORKSHOP- Felted Hats with Sarah Granskou

  • When
    4 May 2024
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Space (First Floor)
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  Adv $75/Reg $84 + $20 materials fee

  A hand felted, well-fitting hat is durable, comfortable and a great conversation piece. Regardless of experience, you can make it work using the right hat block, soft Canadian wool and other fibres, a little elbow grease and some collaboration. Wet felting is a beautiful balance between vision and acceptance. Come spend the afternoon with felting artist, puppet maker, performer and urban farmer, Sarah Granskou.  Please bring a few bath towels and some dish soap.

  
  

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• WORKSHOP- Explorations in Drawing / Collage with Tait Wilman

  • When
    4 May 2024
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Gallery Space (First Floor)
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  Adv $42/Reg $48 + $7materials fee

  This journey is for folks at all skill levels, from beginners who are eager to explore new artistic techniques to experienced folks. Immerse yourself in the history and philosophy behind the Exquisite Corpse technique! We will explore collaboration and embrace chance much like the surrealists did with this drawing parlour game. We will use drawing and collage techniques to dive into the subconscious and observational skills while using found imagery as inspiration. This will result in unconventional artworks with an unexpected narrative! 

  
  

  
  

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• WORKSHOP- Drawing Flowers & Landscapes with Soft Pastels with Moumita Roychowdhury

  • When
    11 May 2024
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Space (First Floor)
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  Adv $42/Reg $48 + $10 materials fee

  This class will aim to teach how soft pastels can create beautiful vibrant landscapes and florals. We will learn about preparing a soft pastel surface, the importance of underpainting and how layering makes your painting appear more luminous. We will work from a reference photo to capture the beauty of landscapes and flowers in spring. 

  
  

  
  

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• WORKSHOP- Charcoal Drawing Fundamentals with Soroush Dabiri

  • When
    25 May 2024
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Space (First Floor)
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  Adv $42/Reg $48 + $7 materials fee

  Embark on a creative journey into the captivating world of charcoal drawing in our exclusive one-day intensive workshop! Designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of charcoal drawing techniques, this workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike. Throughout the day, you'll be immersed in the rich textures and expressive potential of charcoal as we explore various types of charcoal and essential accessories. From vine charcoal to compressed charcoal, you'll learn how to select the right tools to bring your artistic vision to life. Guided by experienced instructors, you'll dive into the process of analyzing a source image and simplifying complex figures to their essential elements. Through a series of hands-on exercises, you would have the better understanding of tonal values, carefully observing light and shadow to create depth and dimension in your drawings. But this workshop isn't just about technique – it's about unleashing your creativity and discovering the unique expressiveness of charcoal. As you experiment with different mark-making techniques and explore the versatility of charcoal, you'll gain the confidence to bring your artistic visions to life on paper. By the end of the workshop, you'll have developed a solid foundation in charcoal drawing techniques and acquired the skills to confidently tackle future projects. Whether you're drawn to portraiture, still life, or landscapes, the principles you learn in this workshop will serve as a valuable foundation for your artistic journey.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• WORKSHOP- Mokuhanga: Japanese Woodblock Print with Elizabeth Forrest

  • Start
    1 Jun 2024
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  • End
    2 Jun 2024
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Studio Space (First Floor)
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  Saturday-Sunday, June 1 - 2. 1 - 5 pm. 

  Adv $112/Reg $120 + $30 materials fee

  This introductory workshop will focus on different approaches to carving your image into the woodblock followed by waterbased mokuhanga printing using either one colour or two blended colours.  Working from an image participants bring with them, simplified forms will be traced onto the woodblock, and participants will explore creating texture with a variety of carving tools to add vitality and dimension to the image. Printing methods address a variety of pigment applications with brushes to make the most of your carved image.

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  • Bring an image to trace for woodblock print

  
  

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• WORKSHOP- Painted Floorcloth with Connie Melnik

  • When
    8 Jun 2024
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Space (First Floor)
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  Adv $42/Reg $48 + $10 materials fee

  Assorted sizes of linoleum will be used to create your very own floor cloth for a unique touch on your kitchen or bathroom floor. Using acrylic paint and a fixative spray afterwards this floor cloth will be both attractive and durable. The studio will supply basic colours, but feel free to add your own gold or silver acrylics for a more flamboyant effect to your small masterpiece.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• WORKSHOP- Cyano-Print/Stitch Part 1 & 2 with Kate Short and Baz Kanold

  • Start
    15 Jun 2024
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  • End
    22 Jun 2024
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Studio Space (First Floor)
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    10

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  Adv $75/Reg $84 + $15 materials fee

  This 2 part Cyano-Stitch workshop invites participants to stitch into the patterns and  images exposed onto pre-treated Cyano paper and fabric. Explore expressive stitch mark-making against the background the cyano-prints created in Part 1!

  Participants please note: Bring the paper and fabric Cyano prints created in Part 1. 

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• WORKSHOP- Botanical Monoprints with Anne Williamson

  • When
    15 Jun 2024
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Space (First Floor)
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  Adv $42/Reg $48 + $25 materials fee

  Assorted sizes of linoleum will be used to create your very own floor cloth for a unique touch on your kitchen or bathroom floor. Using acrylic paint and a fixative spray afterwards this floor cloth will be both attractive and durable. The studio will supply basic colours, but feel free to add your own gold or silver acrylics for a more flamboyant effect to your small masterpiece.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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