Acrylics: An Introduction

This is a great class for anyone who’s always wanted to paint. You will learn the basics of paint application and colour theory while working from images and still life. A great class to take with a friend!

6 Tuesdays, 7-10 pm, September 14-October 19

$145 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Jenny Dwyer

Floral Pastels

Have an artistic side accompanied by a green thumb? Join artist Jim Maunder as he guides you to create your own beautiful representations of flowers through the use of pastels.

2 Saturdays, 10 am-4 pm, September 18-September 25

$95 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Jim Maunder

Watermedia Painting

Explore your painting skills in this class with Diana Dabinett. With Di’s expert guidance and feedback, you’ll learn about the principles of design and composition while completing a series of paintings. These classes are suited for those with some previous experience working with water-based paints (water colour, acrylic and/or gauche).

10 Fridays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, September 24-November 26

$240 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Diana Dabinett

Drawing & Painting: An Introduction

Could there be a better combination? During this class students will be introduced to, and experiment with, drawing and painting techniques. All levels of experience are welcome.

10 Wednesdays, 7-9:30pm, September 29-December 1

$195 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Jim Maunder

Watercolour Life

Learn how to represent the human form with water colours. Artist Jim Maunder will help you with both the technical aspects of painting, and the composition of your subject matter. All levels of experience are welcome.

2 Saturdays, 10 am-4 pm, October 16-23

$165 includes HST a materials list will be provided

Instructor: Jim Maunder

Intermediate Acrylics

An acrylics painting class for individuals with some previous experience – an introductory course or experimenting on your own – either way, you’re ready for some professional guidance. Tara Bryan will help you take your work to the next level.

6 Tuesdays, 7-10 pm, October 26-November 30

$145 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Tara Bryan

Watercolour Portrait

A painting workshop focused on how to capture the human face using water colour techniques. Artist Jim Maunder will help you with both the technical aspects of painting, and the composition of your subject matter. All levels of experience are welcome.

2 Saturdays, 10 am-4 pm, November 20-27

$95 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Jim Maunder

Oil Painting: An Introduction

In this class you’ll learn the basics of oil painting, how to get started and safely work with oil paints, how to mix the paint, brush care, application methods, and color theory. Students will create paintings working from photos and still life.

6 Mondays, 7-10 pm, September 13-October 18

$145 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Greg Bennett

Art: An Introduction

Get in touch with your inner artist this fall. “Art: An Introduction” is a low stress class that will help you explore your creative abilities. Instructor/artist Jim Maunder will introduce you to the skills and techniques drawing, painting, print making, and collage as you experiment with a variety of artistic materials and media. You may just surprise yourself and create a masterpiece (or several).

6 Thursdays, 7-9:30 pm, September 16-October 21

$120 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Jim Maunder

Drawing: An Introduction

Drawing is the foundation of visual arts, and in this introductory class you will learn the basics. This class is perfect for those with a general love and interest in sketching or drawing, who wish to improve their technical skills. Class instruction will focus on experimentation with different types of drawing materials and mediums, including: pencil, graphite, charcoal, and India ink.

10 Wednesdays, 7-9:30 pm, September 22-November 24

$195 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Annette Manning

Watercolour: An Introduction

Learn the skills and techniques of watercolour painting with artist Jim Maunder. In this course for beginners, you will learn how to prepare, mix, and apply paints to achieve a variety of effects through demonstration and hand-on experience. Instruction will also cover the basic principles of design and composition. Complete a series of exercises and small paintings with expert guidance and feedback.

6 Mondays, 7-9:30 pm, October 25-November 29

$120 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Jim Maunder

Intermediate Oil Painting

An oil painting class for individuals with some previous experience – an introductory class or experimenting on your own – either way, you’re ready for some professional guidance. Greg Bennett will help you take your work to the next level.

6 Thursdays, 7-10 pm, October 28-December 2

$145 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Greg Bennett

Figure Drawing

Learn how to observe and record the human form in this drawing class for a levels of experience. Jim Maunder offers individual and group instruction as participants complete a series of quick studies and sustained drawings. Nude and draped models, male and female, will provide the subject matter.

4 Sundays, 7-9:30 pm, November 7-November 28

$120 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Jim Maunder

Exploring Improvising, Monologues, and Scene Study

Come and experiment with improvising. Jane Dingle will guide you along as you take your imagination to the limit! You will also work on monologues and scenes. Participants are welcome to bring in a favourite scene they’ve always wanted to explore, or bring a monologue to work on.

4 Sundays, 7-10pm, September 19-October 10

$100 includes HST and materials

Instructor: Jane Dingle

Rug Hooking: An Introduction

Years ago hooked mats were found in almost every Newfoundland home. Now you can learn the skills and techniques to recapture the tradition. This hands on class will show you how to attach burlap to a frame, transfer your design, select and cut fabrics, and learn how to hook your choice of design. You’ll learn the basics while completing a small rug/wall hanging of your choice. Instruction will also cover finishing techniques and hanging methods. Register early; this class is one of our most popular.

3 Sundays, 2:30-5:30 pm, September 19-October 3, and/or November 21-December 5, 2010

$95 includes HST and materials. (Hook and frame may be purchased for $25).

Instructor: Catherine McCausland

Rug Hooking: Beyond the Basics

This class is designed to help those with some experience rug hooking to further develop their skills.  Instruction will cover choosing the right fabrics for your design, how to create dynamic colour, highlights, shadows, textures and value changes.  Individuals will be challenged at their own level of experience and will determine the class content based on their needs and wants.

4 Sundays (over 6 weeks), 2:30-5:30 pm, October 10-November 14, 2010

$135 includes HST materials will be discussed

Instructor: Catherine McCausland

Rug Hooking: Landscapes

Learn the best methods for representing nature’s variety of shades, tones and textures – everything from the brightest flower, to the darkest forest – in your hooked rugs.  New skills will broaden your understanding and comprehension on design techniques and successful recreation of images….and all in this one-day instructional workshop.

Saturday, October 9, 10 am-4 pm, 2010

$75 includes HST and most materials

Instructor: Catherine McCausland

Rug Hooking: Portraits

Discover how to represent shading and highlights and variety in tone as you learn techniques specific to creating a successful portrait through rug hooking.   These new skills will also better your understanding of how to recreate an existing image, or how to design with fabrics….and all in a one-day instructional workshop.

Saturday, 10 am-4 pm, November 13, 2010

$75 includes HST and most materials

Instructor: Catherine McCausland

On Loom Weaving

Weaving is a magical process and is the passion of instructor Pearl Fifield. In this course you’ll design and complete your choice of project (scarf, placemats, or a wall hanging). Learn the step by step process of weaving on a floor model loom, wind a warp, set-up, colour selection of weft threads, and simple patterns (plain weave, and twill).

4 Thursdays, 7-10pm, October 7-October 28, 2010

$95 includes HST and most materials

Instructor: Pearl Fifield

Embroidery Study: Level 3

This is the third level of the five part “Embroidery Study” course, which is a thorough examination of embroidery and needlework. You must have successfully completed levels one, and two, before continuing with level three. If you would like more information or are interested in enrolling in the Embroidery Study Program, call us at 739-7623.

10 Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm, September 20-November 29 (no class on October 11), 2010

$200 includes HST

Instructor: Susan Furneaux

Stained Glass: An Introduction

In this course, Paul Drover introduces you to the craft of stained glass. Participants will lean the process step by step, as Paul guides you through transferring your design to the glass, cutting the interlocking pieces. Students will then lean to polish the glass and solder it using the copper foil technique. Gain hands on experience while completing your choice of attractive sun catcher. No experience required, but register early, it’s a popular class.

Saturday, 1-5 pm, September 18, and Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm, September 19, 2010

$135 includes HST and materials

Instructor: Paul Drover

Stained Glass: Intermediate

If you’ve tried stained glass in the past, and are interested in furthering your skills using the copper foil technique, then this is the class for you. Paul Drover will guide you through the steps to create your own design, and depending on your individual level of experience, show you the techniques to create three dimensional works from colourful glass. You may bring your own pieces of coloured glass, or purchase it from the instructor.

Saturday, 1-5 pm, December, 4, and Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm, December, 5, 2010

$115 includes HST materials extra and may be purchased from the instructor

Instructor: Paul Drover

Jewellery Basics

You’ll be surprised at just how easy it is to get started making your own jewellery. In this introductory class Gina will show you how to get going. Instruction will include how to use glass beads and semi precious stones to make your own one-of-a-kind pieces; and how to use crimps and touch. Students will learn the basics of jewellery making and be given ample time to work on projects and to develop ideas under expert guidance.

Sunday, 1-4pm, November 7, and/or Sunday, 1-4 pm, December 5, 2010

$40 includes HST and materials

Instructor: Gina Rae Hoyles

Knitting Basics

Can’t knit? No worries! We’ll teach you. In just four evenings you can learn the basics of knitting: knit, purl, cast on, cast off, increase, decrease, how to fix mistakes and follow simple stitch patterns. This course is designed as four short classes so you can go home and practice your new skills, and return the following week for troubleshooting.

4 Tuesdays, 7-9 pm, November 9-30, 2010

$70 includes HST materials list to be provided

Instructor: Allison Book

Hand Dye & Knit Your Own Cowl

Cowls are quickly becoming the new scarf! Participants will spend the first night hand-dying their wool, under the guidance of Morgaine Parnham. The second evening will involve the transformation of the wool into a hand knit fashion forward cowl with Allison Book.

2 Tuesdays, 7-10 pm, October 19-October 26, 2010

$55 includes HST materials list to be provided

Instructors: Morgaine Parnham and Allison Book

Machine Embroidery with Allison Book

Allison’s quirky colourful machine embroideries have been internationally exhibited, and admired. This class is your chance to learn her process as she guides you step-by-step to complete your own piece in this fun style.  Some machine sewing experience required. (Materials will be discussed in the first class).

4 Wednesdays, 7-10 pm, November 3-24, 2010

$95 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Allison Book

Introduction to Machine Sewing

This short course is an ideal choice for anyone who wants to get started machine sewing.  You will learn machine set up, parts and accessories, cutting patterns, sewing straight and curved seams, finishing techniques and more.  You will learn basic skills as you as you gain hands-on experience, follow a simple pattern, and complete elastic waist pajama pants and a gorgeous tote bag.  No experience required. Bring your own machine or use one of ours.

4 Mondays, 7-10 pm, September 13-October 4 and/or 4 Saturdays, 1-4 pm, September 25-October 16 and/or 4 Thursdays, 7-10 pm, November 4-November 25, 2010

$115 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Gina Rae Hoyles

Industrial Sewing

Industrial sewing machines increase your proficiency and speed of sewing. In this introductory class, Barry Buckle will teach you about the parts and maintenance of an industrial machine.  With a “learn by doing” approach, a small production project will be completed by the group and you will gain industrial sewing experience using the straight stitch, walking foot, chain stitch, and serger. This class is suitable for someone in the craft or fashion industry looking to improve the quality of their work and to increase the quantity of work produced.  Also an ideal class for anyone planning to attend fashion school; or sewing in an industrial setting.

4 Tuesdays, 7-10 pm, September 21-October 12, 2010

$115 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Barry Buckle

Sewing: Garment Construction

Start making your own clothes! Improve your basic sewing skills and gain confidence as Gina Rae takes you step-by-step through the process of making a garment (pants/dress/shirt) that will fit you perfectly.

6 Thursdays, 7-10 pm, September 23-October 28 and/or 6 Mondays, 7-10 pm, October 18-November 22 and/or 6 Saturdays, 1-4 pm, October 23-December 4 (no class October 30), 2010

$165 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Gina Rae Hoyles

Sewing: Duvet Cover & Pillow Cases

Having trouble matching your bedding to the curtains? Or perhaps you have a color in mind that’s been impossible to find readymade in stores. Why not learn to make your own! In this course, under Barry Buckle’s instruction, participants will learn the steps to creating their own duvet cover and pillow cases. Materials will be discussed in the first class. Basic sewing skills are required.

4 Tuesdays, 7-10 pm, October 19-November 9, 2010

$95 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Barry Buckle

Quilting: An Introduction

Learn the basis of machine quilting with instructor/quilter Sheila Ford as she covers all elements of quilting. Participants will create a lap sized quilt using the “Stack the Deck” pattern. Concepts covered include cutting with a rotary cutter, ruler and mat; making the blocks, sewing blocks together, adding borders; layering, pinning and quilting, and finishing off with binding and a label. Once you’re able to create a lap sized quilt, you’ll be more than prepared to complete a quilt to your desired size.

5 Wednesdays, 7-10 pm, September 22-October 20, 2010

$120 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Sheila Ford

Quilting: Paper Piecing

Paper piecing, also known as foundation piecing, is a traditional quilting technique that has been revived by today’s quilters. Instructor/quilter Sheila Ford will introduce you to this basic technique of block quilting and guide you through two paper piecing patterns. It’s an easy technique that simplifies the creation of perfect quilt blocks. Basic knowledge of sewing machine operation is required.

3 Tuesdays, 7-10 pm, November 16-November 30, 2010

$75 includes materials extra

Instructor: Sheila Ford

Serger Workshop

Do you dread to thread your serger? Don’t put it away; get it up and running with this workshop. Learn machine maintenance, parts and accessories, how to thread your machine, balance the tension, and stitch techniques for various fabrics. Previous experience working with a serger is not required.  Bring along your own serger and all its accessories and manual.

Saturday, 1-5 pm, October 23, 2010

$55 includes HST materials extra

Instructor: Barry Buckle

Workshops

Family Papermaking Workshop

Learn the step by step the process of making your very own sheets of paper. We‘ll also take an artistic approach to papermaking and experiment with how natural fibres (flowers, grass, leaves, corn husk, pineapple tops, onion and garlic skins…) can be transformed into works of art. Participants will learn fibre preparation, make various pulp baths and pull sheets of unique papers. Bring along inclusions of wall paper, pressed plants and flowers, feathers, string, lace, fabrics etc. (flat thin objects that won’t be damaged by water) as well as any fibrous plants you would like to try. No previous experience is required.

Saturday, September 25, 10 am-4 pm

$65 includes HST and materials

Instructor: Anita Singh

Felting Workshop

In this one day workshop with Pearl Fifield, you’ll discover the satisfying technique of needle felting. Unlike knitting and sewing needles, a felting needle has tiny barbs running down its sides. Using the needle you’re able felt dry wool-fibres together. In this workshop participants will experiment with a variety of materials, working in two-dimension on a piece of recycled wool fabric.

Sunday, October 24, 1-4pm

$30 includes HST and materials

Instructor: Pearl Fifield

Printmaking Workshop

Experiment and gain hands-on experience while you create a series of your own original artworks. Learn techniques for carving, by creating relief ‘plates’ using styrofoam, linoleum and easycut, also explore monotrace and monotype which are a drawing and painterly type techniques. Learn how to ink your ‘plate’ and print your artwork by transferring the ink onto paper by using a wooden spoon, barren and an etching press. No previous experience required

Saturday, October 30, 10 am-4 pm

$65 includes HST and materials

Instructor: Anita Singh

Artistry Workshop: An Introduction to Design & Composition

We all have an artist inside us. Learn how to express yourself creatively. You’ll learn about color theory, composition, light, shadow, tone, texture and value using contour lines, cross hatching, stippling, and positive and negative space. Through examples, demonstration, handouts and hands-on experience, participants will use these techniques to render images using drawing pencils, pastels, watercolours and acrylic paints.  This one-day class is a great way to see if you’d like to do more art classes – or use the day as a refresher of skills and a source of inspiration for your creative work.

Saturday, November 6, 10 am-4 pm

$65 includes HST and materials

Instructor: Anita Singh

Book Arts & Drawing

In the first part of this workshop participants will learn how to make a simple accordion style book that will then be used for sketching. Students will learn about tonal values, textures, creating focus and balance in compositions, and how to observe and record by completing a series of quick studies. Emphasis is placed on experimentation with different types of drawing materials including drawing pencils, charcoal, graphite, ink, pastels, pencil crayons and markers.

Sunday, November 7, 10 am-4 pm

$65 includes HST and materials

Instructor: Anita Singh

Holiday Card Making

Have fun creating one-of-a-kind art cards for the holidays. Instruction will include printmaking and collage techniques as well as tips on composition and design elements from expert Anita Singh. This class is suitable for adults and youth aged 12+

Saturday, November 20, 10 am-4 pm

$65 includes HST and materials

Instructor: Anita Singh