Fridays 7 - 9 pm. May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19 (5 weeks)
$127.50 members / $150 non-members + HST
Description: Charcoal is one of the oldest and most expressive drawing mediums, but can be a difficult one to master. In this course, we will introduce you to some different forms of charcoal and other similar mediums, and walk you through some of the ways to use them. Whether you’re a beginner drawer, or just looking to develop your skills with this medium in particular, this is a great class to hone a new form of self-expression.
Supply list:
A drawing pad of charcoal paper (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
Set of black compressed charcoal sticks (approx. 3 sticks)
Set of conte (will likely come with white, black, and at least one brown)
Kneadable eraser (if possible, but a regular eraser is fine)
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.
$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!
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
