Saturday, Dec 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
EB $45/ Reg $50 + $15 materials
Saturday, Jan 4, 1 - 3 pm.
EB $30 / Reg $35 + $5 materials
Saturday, Jan 11, 10:00 - 4:00 pm.
EB $85/Reg $95 + $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 color mediums, enabling participants to experiment with creating repeat patterns and further understanding the intricacies of the craft.
Saturday, Jan 18, 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
EB $45/ Reg $50 + $5 materials
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, Jan 25, 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
EB $45/ Reg $50 + $7 materials
Get together with Michael and Peter from woolwaterneedle to create a felted wool flower vase that doubles as a tea light holder. We’ll use the wet felting technique to create a decorative cover for a jam jar. As well, we’ll explore how to incorporate fibres which glow when the vase is illuminated with a candle and also decorations to enhance a bouquet of flowers. Go home with a finished creation for your home or to use as a gift.
EB $45/Reg $50 + $10 materials fee
An afternoon of play with Pop-ups! We'll experiment with the mechanics of moving paper parts and explore the 3D possibilities of hand made books.
Saturday, Feb 8, 1 - 4 pm.
Adv $45 / Reg $50 + $15 materials
Using high quality ceramic and glass beads create your own unique necklace, bracelet and/or earrings in the colour way of your choice. All materials will be provided including wire and fastenings.
Saturdays, 10 - 12 pm. Feb 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
EB $175 / Reg $185 + $30 materials
Want to explore a range of Printmaking techniques? Try your hand at Collagraphy, Block and Cyano printing, Monoprinting and Botanical prints.
Feb 22 - BOTANICAL PRINT with Anne Williamson
Mar 1 - POCHOIR with Elizabeth Forrest
Mar 8 - BLOCK PRINT with Susha Suresh
Mar 15 - COLLAGRAPHY with Nancy Peng
Mar 22 - COLLAGRAPHY with Nancy Peng
Mar 29 - CYANO PRINT with Kate Short
Saturday, Feb 22, 1 - 4 pm.
EB $45/Reg $50 + $5 materials fee
This class will teach you different types of mark making techniques with ink and then different watercolour wash techniques, basics of colour theory and composition. We will paint from a reference photo using ink and watercolours and also learn about different colour schemes.
Saturday, Mar 1, 1 - 4 pm.
EB $45/Reg $50 + $7 materials fee
Basketry is one of the most ancient crafts practiced by humans, originally making containers from the simplest local materials to carry and store food. Basketry has evolved greatly as an art form since then and we all probably use baskets in our everyday lives for a myriad of uses. So let’s learn how to make one! Working with various materials and a simple coiling technique, we’ll weave a small basket to hold something precious...
Saturday, Mar 8, 1 - 4 pm
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, Mar 15, 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
EB $45 / Reg $50 + $10 materials
Saturday, Mar 22, 1 - 4 pm.
EB $45/Reg $50 +$10 materials fee
In this workshop, for artists new to Soft Pastel, we'll explore creating art based on identifying shapes and layering. We'll start with a short introduction to soft pastel materials and work from landscape source material to assist in composition and inspiration.
Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels.
Saturday, Mar 29, 1 - 4 pm.
EB $45 / Reg $50 + $25 materials
Sew a set of four reversible lunch- sized placemats and matching coasters. Decorative stitching makes these placemats unique! Some machine-sewing experience is required.
IVISIT the BUTTON FACTORY ARTS HOMEPAGE
LOCATION: 25 Regina Street South
Waterloo ON N2L1R8
SUMMER HOURS:
Monday to Friday 9 to 5
Saturday 10 to 5
Closed Sunday
CONTACT US:
519-886-4577
Membership and rentals:
operations@buttonfactoryarts.ca
Program inquiries:
programs@buttonfactoryarts.ca
