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
$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 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.
Member $38.25 / non-member $45 + $5 materials fee
Cyanotype is one of the earliest photographic printing techniques ever developed. It produces a blue and white negative image - areas where UV light does not hit the sensitized or chemically-treated material will remain white, while areas exposed to light will oxidize and turn blue. Cyanotype is where the term “blueprints” comes from, as engineers and architects used this process as a low-cost method to produce copies of drawings.
In printmaking, a cyanotype print is made by arranging objects on sensitized paper and exposing to sunlight. Join Kate Short to create cyanotype images on paper!
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
$51 Members, $60 non-members + $30 materials fee
To learn more about Susan and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/clarke
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
