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The individual and organizational members of the Arts Council of Northumberland provide training in the visual arts and other artistic disciplines. This training takes the form of workshops, classes, field trips, and lectures. Both children and adults can benefit from these learning opportunities.
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| Visual Arts - For Children |
Journey Through the Arts In-the-schools Program Our visual art workshops are suitable for children in Grades 1 through 8, and focus on introducing students to famous artists and their work. In addition to learning about various visual artists they will also work on one art project. All supplies are included, and these workshops make great additions to any school curriculum. Workshop topics include:
Christine Benson / Mike Woods |
Basic Drawing & Watercolor Course for Young People with Hilda Van Netten Hilda has taught students at various schools in Northumberland County how to draw and paint. Currently, she volunteers at Brookside Youth Centre in Cobourg, teaching students there as well. Age: Grade 5 – 12. What do you get? 10 2hr. lessons, learn to draw what you see, learn to use watercolors, all supplies for the course, fun and encouragement! Minimum class size = 5.
Ganaraska Art & Framing |
Children's art Classes with Barb Smith Saturday mornings from 10 - 12.
629 Daintry Cr. Cobourg. |
Children's Visual Art Workshops Instructed by Christine Benson-Woods (A.O.C.A, B.F.A) All workshops are held 10:00 - 11:00 am on Saturday mornings. Workshops are suitable for children 6-12. To register please phone (905)885-0908 or email journeythroughthearts@hotmail.com. Saturday, October 25: 10:00 - 11:00: Making an Art Journal Journey Through the Arts |
| Visual Arts - For Adults |
Tuesday morning Lifedrawing classes Learn the principles of good drawing through time-honoured methods of working with the model. Concepts of gesture, contour, tone, and composition will be introduced and work by masters of the genre will be discussed. Fun, accessible, challenging, and process oriented, this workshop is suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists who want to hone their figure drawing skills. Six sessions, Tuesdays, 10 – 12 p.m., March 24 to April 28, 2009.
Upstairs Gallery, 34 Walton Street, Port Hope Pre-registration is required. Email Melanie Browne or phone 905-885-6116. |
Open Life Drawing Studio Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 the Art Gallery of Northumberland hosts drop-in life drawing sessions for artists. A variety of poses from 2 minute gestures to a final one hour pose. No instruction.
Upstairs Gallery, 34 Walton Street, Port Hope For more information contact email Melanie Browne or phone 905-885-6116. |
Discover Acrylics 5 Hour Workshop Max. 14 participants An exploratory, introductory workshop offering a broad overview of acrylic paints, mediums, gels and pastes, grounds and painting techniques. Explore thick impasto vs. fluid paints, Organic and Inorganic pigments, textural layering and glazing. Create unusual surface treatments and underpaintings to use with other mediums (i.e. watercolour, pastel). Also includes special effects with luminous and reflective paints. Participants will create approx. 8 small paintings, each using different combinations of techniques and products. All paints, gels, pastes and grounds are provided by Golden. 10:30 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday, Februrary 21, 2009 - FULL $30 deposit required to hold your spot. The Painted Tree |
Acrylics Like Oil: Still Life 5 Hour Workshop Max. 14 participants Will cover how to get Oil-like effects using Acrylic paints. Heavy body, Open and Fluid acrylics, clean color mixing and a basic palette in which gels and mediums can be added for an oil-like consistency. You will learn which pigments provide clean color mixing and a basic palette for traditional techniques and which mediums to add for blending and glazing. Specific exercises show participants how to underpaint, overpaint, blend and glaze. Students will create a still-life painting using the techniques covered throughout the workshop. A Crackle Paste board will be offered to paint on in to explore the “Historic” look with Historical colours. A Molding Paste board will be used to paint over with Open colours. We will also discuss the process of creating an isolation coat, and how varnishing can contribute to an oil paint look. Paints and Gels provided by Golden. 10:30 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday, April 4, 2009 $30 deposit required to hold your spot. The Painted Tree |
Drawing and Painting Classes Learn basic drawing and painting techniques. You can start at any session. Sign up for 8 sessions at once, or pay-as-you-go. Instructor is Ontario College of Art graduate and freelance illustrator. Stephen Snider |
Basic Drawing / Acrylic / Water Color Techniques with Stewart Syrett Stewart has been teaching Art for over 20 years in Cobourg, a graduate of the Ontario Collage of Art and U of T. Classes are ongoing every Wednesday night from 7 to 9 pm. Materials for the first class will be supplied to the student.
Ganaraska Art & Framing |
Digital Scrapbooking with Danielle Boughen This 4 week Adobe Photoshop course is exclusively for scrapbooking. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions on how to create photoshop’s tools, filters, backgrounds & maneuver text. Create digital pages that you can save for printing and sharing on the web. Classes offered monthly.
Ganaraska Art & Framing |
Adult art Classes with Barb Smith Saturday afternoons from 1 - 4 pm.
629 Daintry Cr. Cobourg. |
Oil painting with Susan Statham As a new student you begin with a portrait that requires only 5 oil colours to complete. You may then choose your next subject. Class size is limited to 5 students Monday 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm A teacher for over twenty years, Susan Statham is a graduate of the Ottawa School of Art, Algonquin College, the National Portrait Academy & the University Of Waterloo. She also attended workshops in Florence Italy & the Art Students League in New York. Susan is a member of the Society of Portrait Artists & is President of the Cobourg Art Club.
10809 County Rd. 2 in Grafton Call Susan at 905 349-3414 or email sstatham@eagle.ca to register or for more information. |
Adult Visual Art Workshops Have you always wanted to explore your creative side? If so, these workshops are a great chance to learn something new! All workshops are taught in a hand-on, laid-back manner. Make it a ladies night out… bring a friend! Upcoming workshops include: Thursday, October 23: 7:00 - 9:00 pm - Exploring Painting Journey Through the Arts |
| Photography |
Photo Workshops With Leah Murray August to October Photo workshops, seminars and classes available in beautiful Northumberland County, including Digital Darkrooms, Marsh and Woodland Inhabitants, Studio on a Shoestring, Winter Wonderlands, etc. Check them out at http://www.leahmurray.ca/DVI/html/Calendar/DigVisCalendar.htm. Small, friendly class sizes, all levels of photography skill welcome.
Leah Murray,
Digital Visions Imaging |
Ted Amsden is Teaching Photography Second session will be starting November 29th. Ted will be teaching photography at any level from the absolute beginner to the seasoned amateur. Lessons will be held on Saturday mornings from 10 until noon.
Ganaraska Art & Framing |
| Music |
Learn A Cappella Four-Part Harmony with the Northumberland Chorus Saturday, November 1st, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm A Cappella Workshop for young people between 11 & 18 years. Lunch will be provided. Performance at 4 pm. Family and friends are invited to cheer you on! |
The JTTA Guitar Program with Mike Woods We are currently accepting new students for the the fall guitar sessions. There is limited space for these half hour private lessons. They will be offered on a first come, first served basis. The cost per lesson is $15 and students must have |
| Crafts - Adults |
Studio Pottery Classes - Practically Potty Pottery Studio Each class has only three students and each student receives as much individual attention as they need. Newcomers and experienced students decide whether they would like to use the wheel or hand-build with clay, but everyone is encouraged to try the wheel.
Classes are ongoing, and you can start any time, depending on space availability. There are only three students per class and each student works at their own speed. Fees for each three hour session are: $25.00 per person, plus clay -- or $225.00 for a ten lesson block plus clay. Everything else is included (glazes, kiln firing, use of equipment; tools). There is an additional charge of $15.00 (plus GST) per bag of clay. When you first start you will find that one bag of clay lasts for three or four classes. (Note: Prices may change depending on studio expenses.) 4166, 4th Line, Port Hope, Ontario |
Make a Teddy Bear, with Trish Pilon A one day class (average length 5 to 8 hours). The class includes, tracing and cutting out the fur on a sample piece, to understand the nap of the fur. Then sewing, jointing, stuffing the bear and then finishing the face. They can make a bear in either Mohair or synthetic fur, prices vary with styles of fur. Full kits start at $50. 119 Prince Edward Street |
Use Old Fur Coats to Make Memory Bears, with Trish Pilon People leave knowing how to change an old coat into a teddy for their own family or for profit by making bears for all their friends who have old coats. 119 Prince Edward Street |
Needle Felting Classes, with Trish Pilon Beginners start with a piece of wool blanketing and pick a picture to flat felt onto the wool. After you have the technique you can do 3 dimensional felting and make anything you can imagine! Classes can be 3 hours plus, depending on what you want to learn to felt and how big the piece is. 119 Prince Edward Street |
Spinners & Weavers Workshops Beginning at 7:00 pm on the fourth Monday of each month:
Regency Manor Retirement Home |
| Performing Arts |
Puppeteering Classes - Ages 5 to 8 Registration at Trinity Church Classes start January 17, 2009 and run for 8 weeks. For more information call Mary Ann at 905-372-6959 |
Drama Classes - Ages 9 and up Registration at Trinity Church Classes start January 17, 2009 and run for 8 weeks. For more information call Mary Ann at 905-372-6959 |
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