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Register online @ dvsa.caCover artwork Algonquin Quintet (detail) by DVSA instructor, Alison Sawatzky

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WINTER 2021Adult & Children Programs

“You can’t use up

creativity. The more you

use, the more you have.”– Maya Angelou, poet

Winter art classes begin January 2 and run until March 8, 2021.

March Break Art Camps run from March 15 – 19.

The health and safety of our students, faculty and

staff is paramount. We have implemented numerous

measures to help prevent the potential transmission

of COVID-19, including reduced class sizes to promote

social distancing and increased sanitizing procedures. Learn

more about the protocols we’ve put in place to ensure your

safety by visiting dvsa.ca/health-safety

A thriving hub for artists and art instruction, Dundas Valley School of Art is an independent not-for-profit art school, serving the Hamilton region since 1964. Through our courses, lectures and workshops, we provide high-quality and accessible visual arts education to over 6,000 registrants annually, bringing together artists of all ages and from all walks of life.

Table of Contents Winter 2021Children and Teen Classes

Adult Classes

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Drawing ...................................................................................... 17

Painting ....................................................................................... 23

Pottery ........................................................................................ 32

Sculpture ..................................................................................... 35

Photography ................................................................................ 36

Glass Art ..................................................................................... 38

Jewellery and Metalsmithing......................................................... 40

Art History and Special Interest ..................................................... 41

The Advanced Studio .................................................................... 43

Registration ................................................................................. 44

Sponsorship of Dundas Valley School of Art is generously provided by

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Winter Term ................................................................................... 6

March Break ................................................................................ 11

Featured Courses for Winter

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Rings and Pendants in Precious Metal Clay with Shannon KennedyTwo special workshops! Create your own unique rings and/or pendants using precious silver metal clay (PMC3). PMC3 is a malleable clay-like medium that when fired, turns into pure silver. Shannon will show the techniques needed to shape it to your imaginative will and design your own ready-to-wear jewellery pieces. Page 40

*NEW* Sketching the Winter Landscape with Michelle TeitsmaLearn the secrets to creating a snowy landscape in acrylic medium. After working up a value sketch, you’ll move on to creating paintings working with a limited winter’s colour palette. Michelle will help you better understand the relationship between light and shadow and how to portray mood through your palette and brush strokes. Page 27

Handles and Lips, Knobs and Spouts with Richard FisherBack after its Spring postponement! Pottery handles, lips, knobs and spouts are essentials that require both design knowledge and practice in order to gain creative confidence. Renowned for his finely crafted and functional pottery, Richard will show you how to properly create these elements and then provide plenty of time to make your own under his guidance. Page 33

*NEW* Gelli Plate Monoprinting with Laura BromwichExplore the creative process of making unique monoprints without a press at home! Using a Gelli plate, you’ll discover the endless possibilities of prints that are both luminous and unique, textured and rich in layers. Laura is experienced at guiding printmakers with a user friendly process offered in a supportive online format. Page 41

Online ClassesWork on your art practice from home with online courses offering hands-on exercises, discussions and critiques with DVSA faculty and fellow students. We believe an in-studio experience is the best environment for providing art instruction. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we recognize not everyone

feels comfortable attending our in-studio sessions and therefore we’re continuing to offer a selection of online classes. Look for the online icon throughout our listings for options available this Winter.

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Winter Children and Teen Classes at a GlanceMonday After School Colour Blast Ages 4-6 With Pencils & Paint Ages 7+ Watercolour for Teens Ages 11+ *NEW* Beginner’s Drawing Ages 7+ (ONLINE)

Tuesday After School Drawing & Painting Ages 7+ (ONLINE) Teen Drawing and Painting: Winter Edition Ages 11+ (ONLINE)

Wednesday Afternoon *NEW* North American Treasures in Time: Homeschool Edition Ages 4-8

After School Artists’ Playtime Ages 4-6 Young Architects Ages 7+ Teen Pottery Studio Ages 11+ Oil Painting for Teens Ages 11+ Acrylic Painting for Kids Ages 7+ (ONLINE)

Thursday After School Introduction To Cartoon Animation Ages 11+ Portrait Drawing for Teens Ages 11+

Evening *NEW* Cartoon Animation—Part 2 Ages 11+

Friday Morning First Art Ages 2-4

Evening Photoshop and Illustrator for Teens Ages 11+ Comics and Manga: Drawing with Apps Ages 11+ Art Beyond High School: A Teen Mentoring Program Ages 15-18

Saturday Morning Weekend Art Wonders Ages 4-5 Saturday Drawing & Painting Ages 5-7 Saturday Pottery & Clay Play Ages 6-8 Parent & Child Clay Handbuilding Class Ages 7+ Cartoonmania Ages 7+ Teen Drawing and Painting: Winter Edition Ages 11+ (ONLINE)

Afternoon Weekend Art Wonders Ages 6-8 Saturday Drawing & Painting Ages 7-10 Saturday Pottery & Clay Play Ages 9+ Parent & Child Watercolour Painting Ages 7+ Teen Drawing and Painting: Winter Edition Ages 11+

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“My child was happy, felt safe and worked on amazing art projects. Happy child means happy family! Thank you DVSA for helping

our children grow! ” – DVSA Parent

Children and Teen Classes3C01 First Art Ages 2-4 Sandra Greenblatt, B.A. A: Friday: January 8 – March 5 (9 weeks) 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. B: Friday: January 8 – March 5 (9 weeks) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Stimulate your child’s senses and excite their imaginations! You’ll play and work together with your child in this first-time art experience that includes drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and clay. Explore line, shape, colour, pattern and texture through seasonal activities and the works of famous artists. A special story time is included each week. One caregiver is welcome per child but required for children ages 2-3. Course Fee: $115 + $2.41 HST

3C02 Colour Blast! Ages 4-6Sandra Greenblatt, B.A.Monday: January 4 – March 8 (9 weeks) 4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. New exciting projects for Winter! Imaginative, vibrant pieces will fill your child’s art portfolio as we work in drawing, painting, collage and clay while learning about colour, theory, line, shape and texture. Along the way, your young artist will develop an appreciation for art, create a personal sketchbook and learn about the lives and works of different renowned artists. *Please note: there will be no class on February 15* Course Fee: $209 + $2.41 HST

3C03 Artists’ Playtime Ages 4-6Tina Destro, B.A.Wednesday: January 6 – March 3 (9 weeks) 4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.Artists, let’s get busy! Each week, we ramp up the fun with drawing, painting and fabulous sculpture projects using clay, wood and more. We’ll talk about the history and creative process of renowned artists and make projects inspired by their work as we explore art basics such as colour, shape, line and learning to draw in 3-D. Parents, be prepared for an influx of vibrant new pieces for the home gallery! Course Fee: $209 + $2.41 HST

3C04 *NEW* North American Treasures in Time: Homeschool Edition Ages 4-8Sandra Greenblatt, B.A.Wednesday: January 6 – March 3 (9 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.A special afternoon of art activities inspired by the geniuses of the North American art world! We’ll start by the learning about the greatest artworks ever created in Canada, Mexico and the United States. A special story time each session leads to art projects in drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and other media as we create our own artistic treasures inspired by the style of a particular time period or artist. Course Fee: $209 + $2.41 HST

3C05 Winter Weekend Art WondersTina Destro, B.A.Saturday: January 9 – March 6 (9 weeks)

A: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ages 4-5B: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Ages 6-8

All new projects! Spark your child’s imagination as they engage with all kinds of art materials and projects in this stimulating Saturday program. The works of art world greats will inspire our ideas to take flight through drawing, painting, sculpting and more. Watercolour paints, charcoal pencils, pastels and beautifully coloured paper are just some of the materials we’ll work with as we draw and paint animals, 3D objects, still lifes and abstracts. Finding inspiration in the natural world and stories all lead to studio time focused on self-expression and falling in love with artmaking. Course Fee: $215 + $3.06 HST 6

Sandra Greenblatt

Nature, famous artists and children’s literature provide the inspiration for Sandra’s lessons, fostering a sense of creative play in the studio. An art educator for over 20 years, she has brought her love for art history and its genres to young artists across the region and has a flair for creating lasting bonds with her students.

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Children and Teen Classes3C06 Saturday Drawing & Painting Samantha O’Connell, Hons. B.A.Saturday: January 9 – March 6 (9 weeks)

A: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ages 5-7B: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Ages 7-10

Further develop your child’s creative literacy skills through traditional and experimental methods of artmaking. The artists will explore nature and their imaginations using pencils, ink, pastels and various forms of paint. We’ll celebrate a love for lines and draw and paint with simple steps and familiar shapes. Projects may include landscapes, portraits and still life, involving favourite animals, fantasy creatures and other flights of fancy directly from the screen and storybooks! Course Fee: $209 + $2.41 HST

3C07 Saturday Pottery & Clay PlayElsa Brittin, B.F.A.Saturday: January 9 – March 6 (9 weeks)

A: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ages 6-8B: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Ages 9+

Always a weekend favourite! Your young potter will explore the expressive nature of clay as they learn the basics of handbuilding and throwing on the pottery wheel. We’ll investigate new methods of making and try our hands at imaginative projects like pinch pot animal sculptures, coil-built cactus pots or functional hand thrown bowls. Basic glazing and decoration techniques will also be introduced in this fun, fast program. Dress for mud! Course Fee: $219 + $3.90 HST

3C08 Parent & Child Clay Handbuilding Class Ages 7+Dawn Hackett-Burns, Sheridan CollegeSaturday: January 16 – March 6 (8 weeks) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Together with your child, you’ll learn the basic techniques of working with this malleable medium. Explore coil and slab building as you form pinch pots and pitchers. You’ll then have a chance to create a final fun collaborative piece which you’ll glaze together and send to the kiln to be fired. Course Fee: $315 + $4.36 HST

3C09 With Pencils and Paint Ages 7+Tina Destro, B.A.Monday: January 4 – March 8 (9 weeks) 4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.It’s a focus on the fundamentals of drawing and painting as we work on still lifes, animals, landscapes and other intriguing subjects. Topics include deconstructing objects, learning to use shapes as guides, lessons in 2D and 3D perspective, watercolour and acrylic basics and much more. And yes, out come the easels for more special painting sessions! *Please note: there will be no class on February 15* Course Fee: $209 + $2.41 HST

3C10 *NEW* Beginners’ Drawing Ages 7+ (Online) Miles Wallace, B.A., O.C.T.Monday: January 11 – March 8 (8 weeks) 4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.Part of learning how to draw is knowing how and what to practice. In this virtual tutorial, students will learn how to exercise their drawing skills with pencil, charcoal, and pastels through a variety of different activities aimed at building a strong drawing process. Lessons will focus on relating drawing to the fundamental elements of art including line, shape, form, space, texture, value and colour. *Please note: there will be no class on February 15* Course Fee: $175 + $1.04 HST

3C11 Drawing & Painting Ages 7+ (Online) Leah Walker, B.F.A.Tuesday: January 12 – March 2 (8 weeks) 4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.A specific program designed for online creativity and with a focus on developing drawings and paintings from the ground up. Your young artist will explore different combinations of charcoal, pastels and pencils along with watercolour and acrylic paints as they delve into a wide range of subject matter from the world around them to the worlds of their own imaginations. Course Fee: $175 + $1.04 HST

Children and Teen Classes3C12 Young Architects Ages 7+Natasja Bischoff, B.F.A.Wednesday: January 6 – March 3 (9 weeks) 4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.Does your child love to build? If so, pull out the hardhat for studio sessions constructing 3D creations from a variety of materials as we explore line, shape, colour and the physics/engineering concepts that go into designing and erecting a building. This exciting class will bring out the Frank Gehry in your child as they discover how their imagination relates to the architectural world around them. Course Fee: $209 + $2.41 HST

3C13 Cartoonmania Ages 7+ Jerry Hish, DVSASaturday: January 9 – March 6 (9 weeks) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.A Saturday classic! Ignite your child’s imaginative cartooning skills as they create their very own original comic strips, comic books, advertisements and animation. Students will learn to draw animals, people, expression, action, composition and backgrounds. An 8” X 10” spiral-ringed sketchpad with white paper is required. Course Fee: $209 + $2.41 HST

3C14 Parent & Child Watercolour Painting Ages 7+Lena MontecalvoSaturday: January 9 – March 6 (9 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Art is better together! Learn the basic techniques of working with watercolours starting with some introductory colour theory and using the colour wheel as a guide for your painting exercises. Explore how to use shading and values to make dynamic paintings. Both you and your child will add to your knowledge and facility with the tools, techniques and potential of this magical, malleable medium. Course Fee: $349 + $4.29 HST

3C15 Acrylic Painting for Kids Ages 7+ (Online) Leah Walker, B.F.A.Wednesday: January 13 – March 3 (8 weeks) 4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.Have your child join Leah online as they explore the vast colour and texture possibilities of acrylic paint. Ideal for curious artists who love to pick up a paintbrush, projects are designed to guide the students through various painting techniques while exploring landscape, abstraction and portraits of animals and people. There’s also an in-depth look at the works of many painters and painting movements – all certain to inspire your artist’s creative practice. Course Fee: $175 + $1.04 HST

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3C16 Oil Painting for Teens Ages 11+Miles Wallace, O.C.T., B.A. Wednesday: January 6 – March 3 (9 weeks) 4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.Paint, meet canvas. These fun and social classes teach the art of oil painting through progressive exercises that build foundational skills. Topics include mixing/blending/cutting paint, preparing the canvas, developing a conceptual process, layering, underpainting, texture and framing/hanging, all mixed together with just enough interesting art history to ensure some context. Course Fee: $219 + $3.64 HST

3C17 Teen Drawing and Painting: Winter Edition Ages 11+Miles Wallace, B.A., O.C.T.

A: Saturday: January 9 – March 6 (9 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. B: Tuesday: January 12 – March 2 (8 weeks) 4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. (Online) C: Saturday: January 16 – March 6 (8 weeks) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Online)

All new projects for the term! Discover your creative voice through exciting modern and classic mediums. Painting, drawing, encaustic and three-dimensional rendering promise to jiggle those right brain cells and inspire you to expand your artistic horizons. Lessons are aimed at building eclectic art skills through engaging and challenging activities. Both in-studio and online class options. Course Fee A: $219 + $3.64 HST Course Fee B & C: $175 + $1.04 HST

3C18 Teen Pottery Studio Ages 11+Elsa Brittin, B.F.A.Wednesday: January 6 – March 3 (9 weeks) 4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Express your inner spirit through the art of ceramics. You’ll explore throwing clay on the wheel, handbuilding and a variety of surface decoration methods as you create your own pots and sculptures. A combination of guided and independent projects will help develop your technique and expand your own ideas. From vases on the wheel to carved self-portraits, this is the perfect studio for connecting with friends, building your skills and trying out new ways of creating with clay. Course Fee: $245 + $7.54 HST

3C19 Introduction To Cartoon Animation Ages 11+Mike Cope, Hons. B.A., B.Ed., O.C.T.Thursday: January 14 – March 4 (8 weeks) 4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.Bring your drawings to life as you explore the magic of cartoon animation! You’ll learn about the famous 12 Basic Principles of Animation (ie. squash & stretch, anticipation, follow through & overlapping action) and get to work using special tools of the trade, including animation peg bars and lightboxes, as well as computer and camera equipment to digitize each drawing into video format. You’ll also further develop your skills in cartoon character design and visual storytelling by creating your own model/expression sheets, character rotations and storyboards. At least one previous cartooning and/or drawing class is recommended. Course Fee: $259 + $12.16 HST includes $75 equipment fee.

3C20 *NEW* Cartoon Animation – Part 2 Ages 11+Mike Cope, Hons. B.A., B.Ed., O.C.T.Thursday: January 14 – March 4 (8 weeks) 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Continue mastering hand-drawn animation skills with all new creative challenges! Projects will focus on acting and performance as we animate believable cartoon characters that seem to think, feel and move and show off their unique personalities. We’ll also design dimensional backgrounds from different camera angles… and maybe spice things up by animating some special effects! Animators must first complete the Introduction to Cartoon Animation class as a prerequisite. Course Fee: $259 + $12.16 HST includes $75 equipment fee.

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Children and Teen Classes3C21 Portrait Drawing for Teens Ages 11+Miles Wallace, B.A., O.C.T.Thursday: January 7 – February 25 (8 weeks) 4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. This beginner’s portrait drawing class will give you the encouragement and basic skills needed to create convincing portraits that make people say, “That looks just like them!” Using different media such as pencil and charcoal, we’ll explore how to draw accurate facial expressions, gestures and poses and tackle important topics such as perspective and proportion. Lots of guidance and plenty of fun. Course Fee: $245 + $9.73 HST includes model fee.

3C22 Photoshop and Illustrator for Teens Ages 11+ Miles Wallace, B.A., O.C.T.Friday: January 8 – February 5 (5 weeks) 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.No need for Instagram and Snapchat filters when you know how to manipulate your photos and create wild and wonderful digital art using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Working on the desktop computers in our media lab, you’ll learn the tools the pros use as we unpack filters, layers and effects, discuss pixels and vectors, DPI and PPI, and sort out using Photoshop vs. Illustrator for your print and digital media. Then it’s on to enhancing your photos and portraits, creating photo collages and converting your hand-drawn projects into vibrant digital creations. You’ll be an expert in no time! Course Fee: $135 + $3.64 HST

3C23 Comics & Manga: Drawing with Apps Ages 11+ Miles Wallace, B.A., O.C.T.Friday: February 12 – March 5 (4 weeks) 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Put that iPad/Android tablet to good use by learning how to draw and paint digitally with the mobile version apps, Adobe Photoshop: Sketch and Illustrator: Draw. With a comic/manga focus throughout, we’ll explore drawing figures from life on our devices, the use of layers, importing drawings or photographs into your work and creating page layouts and cells that logically flow like a comic or manga book. From there, we’ll invent our own character concepts and scenes as we create a great narrative piece you can share with the online world. Students need to have their own tablet with the Adobe apps, Sketch and Draw, pre-installed (free to download). Course Fee: $89 + $1.04 HST

3C24 Watercolour for Teens Ages 11+Lena MontecalvoMonday: January 4 – March 8 (9 weeks) 4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Breaking the rules of art and colouring outside the lines is encouraged in this studio. You’ll develop a strong foundation of watercolour painting techniques that can be applied to floral, landscape, abstract or any subject you feel inspired to paint. We’ll also try our hand at incorporating pen and ink, resist materials, pastels, markers, salt and watercolour pencils. When you splash, splatter and spray, drip, pour and scratch, vibrant results are bound to happen! *Please note: there will be no class on February 15* Course Fee: $215 + $3.64 HST

3C25 Art Beyond High School: A Teen Mentoring Program Ages 15-18Natasja Bischoff, B.F.A.Friday: January 8 – February 26 (8 weeks) 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. This engaging program is designed for high school students serious about moving forward with a post-secondary art education. You’ll work towards developing a well-rounded body of work and becoming familiar with the critiquing process. Drawing, painting and sculpture, as well as conceptual art, will all be addressed in projects with an emphasis on composition, design and the use of non-traditional mediums and substrates. Discussions will revolve around the use of alternative materials, process, contemporary work and art schools. Also included is a trip to the Art Gallery of Hamilton to investigate and discuss the exhibitions. Course Fee: $199 + $4.29 HST

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Children and Teen ClassesChildren and Teen Camps: March BreakMarch 15-19, 2021Our March Break art classes for children and teens offer restorative daily getaways. Taught by qualified, professional artists, the programs encourage originality and are designed to develop your child’s creative literacy and art skills – all in a fun and supportive studio environment. Unless stated otherwise, programs are half-day sessions for one week. If two programs are combined for a full day of instruction, lunch supervision will be provided. Please note: We are unable to provide refunds/credits for days missed due to inclement weather.

Extended Care Is Back!We’re pleased to continue offering an on-site Extended Care program for our young artists during the March Break week. Our extended hours are from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.* and 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. The program provides the children with a nurturing environment and engaging programming from our care provider. Cost is $80 for the week (full week only, no refunds) and pre-registration is required. Availability is limited. Visit the March Break page on our website at dvsa.ca for full details.*Regular on-site supervision begins at 9:00 a.m. and classes start at 9:30 a.m.

3C26 Think Spring! Ages 4-6Sandra Greenblatt, B.A.

A: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. B: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Get into the spirit of a forthcoming spring as we create bright and sunny art in the studio! Our colourful art projects will focus on plants and flowers; bugs and butterflies; rainbows and St. Patrick’s Day activities. A special story time will be included each day as we learn how famous artists depict our world when Spring has sprung! Different themes and activities for each day, but please note that the same program activities are offered in AM & PM – students staying all day should choose an alternate camp for their other morning or afternoon session. Course Fee: $139 +$2.41 HST

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3C27 Make It and Move It Ages 4-6Samantha O’Connell, Hons. B.A.

A: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. B: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

A creative camp for children who want to express themselves beyond drawing and painting – where music, movement and artmaking are all part of the daily fun! Art lessons are inspired by classical painters and composers and allow children to engage in group music activities. In addition, the artists will be offered classical and modern dance options designed to encourage their creativity. Course Fee: $139 + $2.41 HST

3C28 Young Architects Ages 6+Natasja Bischoff, B.F.A.

A: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. B: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Does your child love to build? If so, pull out the hardhat for studio sessions constructing 3D creations from a variety of materials as we explore line, shape, colour and the physics/engineering concepts that go into designing and erecting a building. This exciting class will bring out the Frank Gehry in your child as they discover how their imagination relates to the architectural world around them. Course Fee: $139 + $2.41 HST

3C29 *NEW* Art Jam: March Of PetsMichelle Teitsma, Sheridan College

A: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ages 8+B: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-8

For the young artist naturally curious about everything and wanting to try it all: drawing and painting, sculpture, printmaking and collage. A special focus will be on pets and painting. Using a photograph of their pet or a pet to be someday, the artists will learn basic skills to draw and paint a finished pet portrait. Throughout, we’ll discover fabulous new ways to ignite your child’s inner creativity with a slew of fun new projects each day. Course Fee: $139 + $2.41 HST

3C30 Pottery Palooza: March Break EditionDawn Hackett-Burns, Sheridan College

A: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ages 6-8 B: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Ages 8+

Laughter Alert: Making pottery is highly addictive and may cause creativity, new ideas and gales of laughter. Students will explore the joys of clay as they construct pieces, using both the wheel and hand building techniques. Course Fee: $139 + $2.41 HST

3C31 Cartoon Magic: Sportoons Ages 7+Jerry Hish, DVSA9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Whether it’s a hole in one, a home run or hat trick, this week we slam dunk our imaginations as we draw sports and athletic cartoons. Cartoonists are required to bring their own 8 x 10 spiral ringed sketchbook. Any reference to licensed characters is for inspirational purposes only. Course Fee: $139 + $2.41 HST

3C32 Cartoon Magic: Bump in the Night Ages 7+Jerry Hish, DVSA1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. How about a ghost on a skateboard, a vampire with a toothache, or a superhero unicorn? This week, we’ll learn to draw fun and silly monsters and fantasy creatures. Whether they come from outer space, legends or myths, we’ll cartoon a slew of fun and fantastic creatures through drawing lessons and projects. Cartoonists are required to bring their own 8 x 10 spiral ringed sketchbook. Any reference to licensed characters are for inspirational purposes only. Course Fee: $139 + $2.41 HST

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Children and Teen ClassesChildren and Teen Camps: March Break3C33 *NEW* Primed to Print Ages 7+ Loren Clough, B.F.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Taking the art of printmaking to another level and beyond! We’ll explore multiple types of printmaking methods, from using preformed stamps to creating your own dazzling monoprints, relief prints, lino series and silk screened images. Paints and water based inks will be used. Please bring a 100% cotton t-shirt or pillowcase. Course Fee: $139 + $2.41 HST

3C34 Jewels and Gems Ages 7+Loren Clough, B.F.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Add some extra “bling” to March Break. We’ll create wearable and trendy jewellery while learning a variety of techniques including beading methods (stringing, embroidery, weaving), macramé, basic metal work, wire wrapping, and more! Lessons build upon each other, creating a progressive and fun week sure to fill jewelry boxes with unique and special pieces. Course Fee: $139+ $2.41 HST

3C35 Teen Drawing and Painting Ages 11+Miles Wallace, B.A., O.C.T.

A: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. B: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Discover your creative voice through exciting modern and classic mediums. Painting, drawing, encaustic and three-dimensional rendering promise to jiggle those right brain cells and inspire you to expand your artistic horizons. Lessons are aimed at building eclectic art skills through engaging and challenging activities. Course Fee: $149 + $3.64 HST

3C36 Cartoon Animation Ages 14+ Mike Cope, Hons. B.A., B.Ed., O.C.T.9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Bring your drawings to life as you explore the magic of cartoon animation! Using the 12 Basic Principles of Animation (ie. squash & stretch, anticipation, follow through & overlapping action), you’ll work with the tools of the trade such as animation peg bars, lightboxes and computer & camera equipment to digitize each drawing into video format. You’ll also further develop your skills in cartoon character design and visual storytelling by creating your own model/expression sheets, character rotations and storyboards. At least one previous cartooning and/or drawing class is recommended. A 3-ring binder (min. 2”) is required. Course Fee: $315 + $12.16 HST includes $75 equipment fee.

Adult Winter Classes At A Glance

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Monday Morning Beginners’ Drawing A Open Studio Workshop

Afternoon Portrait Drawing: First Steps Life Drawing: First Steps Open Studio Workshop Clay Freestyle *NEW* Art History A – The Italian Renaissance Beginners’ Abstract B (ONLINE)

Evening Beginners’ Drawing Primers A: Learning to See Beginners’ Drawing Primers B: Rendering the Figure Open Studio Workshop Beginners’ Acrylic Painting A Introduction to Pottery A Introduction to Mosaics Independent Mosaics Exploring Realism: Painting with Shadow and Light (ONLINE)

Tuesday Morning Portrait Drawing & Painting A Beginners’ Abstract Painting A Calligraphy for Beginners Pen, Ink and Watercolour – Sketchbooking on the Run (ONLINE) Expressive Abstract Watercolour B (ONLINE)

Afternoon Portrait Drawing & Painting B Expressive Abstract Watercolour A Every Painting Tells a Story Introduction to Pottery B Beginners’ Acrylic Painting C (ONLINE) Exploring Colour Light & Design in Watercolour: Winter Compositions with Passion! (ONLINE)

Evening Finish That Painting Drawing for the Petrified A Open Studio Workshop Painting for the Petrified A *NEW* Sketching the Winter Landscape Exploring Landscape with the Group of Seven Beginners’ Abstract Painting C Introduction to Pottery C Introduction to Digital Photography A Abstract Painting: Next Steps (ONLINE) *NEW* Gelli Plate Monoprinting (ONLINE)

Wednesday Morning Drawing for the Petrified B Painting for the Petrified B Good Morning Potters Beginners’ Watercolour A (ONLINE)

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Adult Spring Classes At A GlanceWednesday Afternoon Paint BIG From Abstract Drawing to Painting Collage and Acrylics Introduction to Pottery D

Evening Open Studio Workshop Beginners’ Watercolour B Exploring Post Impressionism: Paul Cézanne and Vincent Van Gogh Introduction to Pottery E

Thursday Morning Beginners’ Drawing B Beginners’ Acrylic Painting B Landscape Painting from Photo Reference

Afternoon Intermediate and Advanced Watercolour: Landscapes and Architecture Pottery Studio Thursday (Int/Adv) Portrait As Homage Beginners’ Drawing C (ONLINE)

Evening Life Drawing: Portfolio Preparation for College/University *NEW* Intermediate Watercolour Beginners’ Oil Painting A Beginners’ Oil Painting B Introduction to Pottery F Introduction to Soapstone Carving Advanced Soapstone Carving Introduction to Digital Photography B Life Drawing: Portfolio Preparation for College/University (ONLINE)

Friday Morning The Art of Still Life: Drawing and Composition Drawing at the Museum Open Studio Workshop Independent Painting Handbuilding 101 and Beyond

Afternoon Life Drawing in Colour The Costumed Model in Colour Pastels for Beginners Pastels: Beyond the Basics Open Studio Workshop Introduction to Needle Felting: 2D to 3D *NEW* Art History B – The Italian Renaissance

Evening Landscape Painting in Oil or Acrylic A Landscape Painting in Oil or Acrylic B Introduction to Pottery G Portrait Sculpture Introduction to Stained Glass Stained Glass – Part 2 Landscape Painting in Oil or Acrylic C (ONLINE)

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Adult Winter Classes At A Glance

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Adult Winter Classes At A GlanceSaturday Afternoon Life Workshop Urban PhotographySunday Afternoon Introduction to Needle Felting: 2D to 3D (ONLINE)

Workshops

Pottery for the Petrified A January 2Pottery for the Petrified B January 3Photography for the Technically Timid January 2 & 9Rings in Precious Metal Clay January 9 & 10Discovering Acrylics Workshop January 10*NEW* Beginner’s Quilting For Artists

January 10 & 17Sgraffito Plate or Platter Workshop January 10 & 17*NEW* Winter Watercolour Greeting Card Workshop

(ONLINE) January 16 & 23Drawn to Abstraction January 16 & 23*NEW* Winter Watercolour Landscape January 17Introduction to Wire Sculpture January 17Introduction to Adobe Lightroom Classic

January 17 & 24Portrait Drawing Refreshers A: Faces, Light and

Shadow January 22*NEW* Stained Glass Workshop A – Snowflakes

with Bevels January 24The Handbuilt Teapot January 24, 31 & February 7Mixing Colour Made Easy: A Series: A:

The Primary Hues January 30Introduction to Glass Blowing A

January 30 & January 31*NEW* Sketching the Winter Landscape with

Watercolour and Marker January 31Acrylics and Colour: Getting Colour to Work For You

January 31*NEW* Precious Metal Clay Pendant February 5First Fridays Abstract Painting February 5

Mixing Colour Made Easy: A Series: B: Tonal Value and Gradation February 6

Character Design for Illustration and Animation (ONLINE) February 6 & 7

Get Into Alcohol Inks February 7Portrait Drawing Refreshers B: Capturing Expression

February 12Mixing Colour Made Easy: A Series:

C: Complementary Pairs and Semi-Neutrals February 13

Beginners’ Watercolour Weekend February 20 & 27The Dynamic Winter Landscape and More In

Watercolour! February 21Introduction to Glass Blowing B February 27 & 28*NEW* Handles and Lips, Knobs and Spouts

February 28Introduction to Wood Carving February 28Photographing Your Artwork February 28*NEW* Stained Glass Workshop B – Moon and Stars

February 28*NEW* Precious Metal Clay Pendant February 28Glorious Watercolours with Bill Biddle March 4 &

March 5First Fridays Abstract Painting March 5Creative Collage March 6 & 13Pottery for the Petrified C March 7Metal Stamping – Creating Beautiful Works March 7Sashiko and Boro Workshop March 7*NEW* Felted Bunnies March 7 Introduction to Glass Blowing C March 27 & 28

Course Listing Pre-requisitesBeginner or Introductory – For students with little to no background in that art form.

Intermediate – Some art background in that subject, typically two or more classes.

Advanced – The student has taken three or more courses in the medium or in related skill areas.

– denotes 1 or 2 day workshop

– denotes course is online

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3A01 Drawing for the Petrified Natasja Bischoff, B.F.A.

A: Tuesday: January 5 – 26 (4 weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.B: Wednesday: January 6 – 27 (4 weeks) 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This is the perfect course for those who have always aspired to draw but may be holding back. Learning to draw is essential for all aspiring artists and in this absolute beginner’s class, you’ll take those first tentative steps with the encouraging handhold you’ve been looking for. Even if the idea of putting a dot on a piece of paper makes you feel a tiny bit tremulous, over four weeks, we’ll explore how to bring eye, hand and pencil to paper and expand basic lines into shaded forms, moving textures and more. After building confidence and new skills, you may just be ready for a full Beginners’ class. All materials are supplied – just show up and let it happen. Course Fee: $155 + HST includes $15 material fee.

3A02 Beginners’ DrawingA: Monday: January 4 – March 8 (9 weeks) 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.B: Thursday: January 7 – March 4 (9 weeks) 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Holly Sneath, B.A., M.F.A.C: Thursday January 14 – March 4 (8 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Online) Ward Shipman, B.A., B.Ed.

For anyone looking to become an artist, basic drawing skills are considered essential. This introduction to drawing course will challenge your senses and develop your drawing and shading skills – all in a supportive and inspirational environment. Topics include perspective and composition as well as the fundamentals of learning how to see. Class demonstrations and individual instruction provided throughout. *Please note: there will be no class on February 15* Course Fee A & B: $285 + HST includes model fees for 3 sessions – two life models and one portrait model. Course Fee C: $195 + HST

3A03 Beginners’ Drawing PrimersLes Drysdale, Hons. B.F.A. For anyone looking to become an artist, basic drawing skills are considered essential. These two primer courses offer the art foundations provided in our full Beginners’ Drawing class, but are broken into two 5-week sessions. Students can take one session in any order or take both sessions. Plenty of class demonstrations and individual instruction is provided throughout.

A: Learning To SeeMonday: January 4 – February 1 (5 weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. This introduction to drawing will challenge your senses and develop your drawing skills – all in a supportive and inspirational environment. The theme for this class is learning to see with a focus on thumbnails/composition, gesture, contour, 1-point perspective and value. Course Fee: $149 + HST B: Rendering The FigureMonday: February 8 – March 8 (4 weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The second in our Drawing Primer series with a focus on rendering the figure. You’ll start with hand studies, then work with portrait and figure models and the creation of a self-portrait. Course Fee: $ + HST includes model fees for 3 sessions – two life models and one portrait model. *Please note: there will be no class on February 15* Course Fee: $159 + HST

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Drawing3A04 Portrait Drawing: First StepsHolly Sneath, B.A., M.F.A.Monday: January 4 – February 1 (5 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Capturing the likeness of a human subject is immensely gratifying, but no easy task. This absolute beginner portrait class is for those who may be curious about portrait drawing, but uncertain how to begin. You’ll receive the encouragement, knowledge and basic skills needed to create convincing renderings while exploring media such as pencil and charcoal. The instructor will provide weekly demonstrations and considerable individual instruction, all designed to give you the confidence to enter the world of portrait artistry. At least one previous drawing class is advised. Course Fee: $189 + HST includes model fee.

3A05 Portrait Drawing Refreshers (Online) Ward Shipman, B.A., B.Ed.Spend an evening further developing your portrait drawing foundational skills – either through a single workshop or both of these two uniquely focused workshops. Each in-depth session offers techniques, approaches and advice for portrait drawing. Plenty of group and individual instruction provided. Drawing experience necessary.

A: Faces, Light and Shadow (Online) Friday: January 22 (1 day) 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. We’ll look at the planes and structure of the head and how the placement and type of light plays a major role in observational rendering of the face. Using simple basic materials, how are we able to establish a full value range to make dramatic portraits? Other topics include tone and shadows, how lighting can create a mood for the work, the concepts of high key and low key portraits and the importance of the background and negative space. Course Fee: $55 + HST includes model fee.

B: Capturing Expression (Online) Friday: February 12 (1 day) 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. This online workshop explores how different facial expressions are achieved by means of simplified diagrams. Through observational drawing, you’ll learn to recognize and render different emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger or disdain. Using basic materials, we’ll cover how to establish a full value range to create dramatic portraits. Course Fee: $55 + HST includes model fee.

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Drawing3A06 Portrait Drawing & Painting Katherine MacDonald, B.F.A.Tuesday: January 5 – March 2 (9 weeks)

A: 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. B: 12:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Capture the complexity and grace of the human subject as you work in any drawing or painting medium. The same model will sit for both the morning and afternoon sessions. Students interested in working on longer sustained or larger pieces might consider registering for both classes. Course Fee: $339 + HST includes model fee.

3A07 Portrait As HomageHolly Sneath, B.A., M.F.A.Thursday: January 14 – March 4 (8 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Develop multiple short studies and four long works in portraiture. Working with four different models over eight weeks, you’ll create short studies on Weeks 1, 3, 5 & 7. The alternate weeks, you’ll work from your studies alone towards a longer work that explores the style/aesthetic/palette etc. of an artist of note. We’ll discuss the works of several artists and select those whose work we wish to emulate. Maybe Alice Neel, Giacometti, Modigliani or Van Gogh? Or Renoir, Egon Schiele or Lucien Freud? Through the study of their methods and perspectives, you’ll expand your skill set while developing your personal visual language and the formation of your own hybrid style. Open to any drawing or painting medium – some previous drawing experience recommended. Course Fee: $245 + HST includes model fee.

3A08 Pen, Ink and Watercolour – Sketchbooking on the Run (Online) Irene Keesmaat, Hons B.A., B.Ed., O.C.T.Tuesday: January 12 – February 16 (6 weeks) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Have sketchbook, will travel. Or for those armchair travelers, turn your photographs into creative records of the things that intrigue you. See how your pen and watercolour sketches turn into a book full of small scale works of art. A number of different approaches will be demonstrated and investigated in this special online course option. Whether it’s a trip abroad or capturing the glories of your neighbourhood or backyard, with a sketchbook and a few basic materials you can capture all that creative potential! Course Fee: $145 + HST

3A09 The Art of Still Life: Drawing and CompositionRae Bates, B.A., M.A.Friday: January 8 – March 5 (9 weeks) 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Using weekly still-life compositions as our subject, this class addresses fundamental skills in the art of drawing and picture making. Lessons include the representation of form and space, perspective, tone, technique and much more. Plenty of group and individual instruction provided along with weekly demonstrations. All levels welcome. Course Fee: $265 + HST 18

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A Dundasian at heart, Holly began her own art education at DVSA. Her highly regarded painting and drawing work has been exhibited across Canada, the U.S. and Italy. Fine teaching instincts along with a knack for finding just the right music soundtrack in the studio are the secret to Holly’s skill at delivering art foundations to new students and stretching the limits for those looking to grow.

Drawing3A10 Drawing at the Museum Katherine MacDonald, B.F.A.Friday: January 8 – March 12 (10 weeks) 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Bring the past into the present by exploring the fascinating collection of historic artifacts at Dundas Museum and Archives. Curious, beautiful and often poignant objects, elegant ladies’ clothing, military uniforms, toys, exuberantly decorated china and silverware, crystal, hand tools and more will provide true inspiration for your drawings. Some drawing experience recommended. Classes are held at Dundas Museum and Archives. Students must be members of the Museum. Memberships ($25/$20 seniors) are available for purchase at the first class. Course Fee: $265 + HST

3A11 Pastels for BeginnersHolly Sneath, B.A., M.F.A.Friday: January 8 – February 5 (5 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Enhance any subject with vivid colour as you paint/draw with luscious and versatile pastels. Students will approach various subjects such as landscape, still life and self-portrait. Plenty of group and individual instruction provided. Drawing experience helpful, but not a must. Course Fee: $149 + HST

3A12 Pastels: Beyond the BasicsHolly Sneath, B.A., M.F.A.Friday: February 12 – March 5 (4 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Ready for the next set of challenges? Explore advanced techniques including pastel application and the mixing of colours through landscape, portrait and other subjects of your choosing. We’ll also take your working knowledge into different papers (sanded, velour, etc.) and other suitable supports that produce new effects and unique work. Course Fee: $145 + HST includes one class with a portrait model.

3A13 Life Drawing: First StepsHolly Sneath, B.A., M.F.A.Monday: February 8 – March 8 (4 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Drawing the human form remains a mainstay of art schools as it’s an excellent method for developing your drawing abilities and improving your eye as a visual artist. In this absolute beginner life drawing class, you’ll learn to develop the figure from the inside out. Starting with the rudimentary armature of the gesture drawing, you’ll explore building the figure in a clear step-by-step process. There’s plenty of encouragement and support as you acquire the skills you need to discover the joys and challenges of life drawing. At least one previous drawing class is advised. *Please note: there will be no class on February 15* Course Fee: $169 + HST includes model fee.

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Drawing3A14 Life Drawing: Portfolio Preparation for College/University

A: Thursday: January 7 – March 4 (9 weeks) 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Rae Bates, B.A., M.A.B: Thursday: January 14 – March 4 (8 weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Online) Ward Shipman, B.A., B.Ed.

Life drawing is the foundation for your portfolio, whether you are applying for Animation, Illustration, Fine Arts or Architecture in college or university. Three areas of drawing will be explored in this course – drawing the portrait, costume drawing and drawing from the nude figure. Students should be prepared on the first night to draw with black conté crayon on 18” x 24” newsprint pad. Course Fee A: $339 + HST includes model fee. Course Fee B: $245 + HST includes model fee.

3A15 Life Drawing In ColourRae Bates, B.A., M.A.Friday: January 8 – February 5 (5 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Working with the classic motif of the nude model in a combination of short and long poses, you’ll develop the formal drawing techniques for conveying movement and structure in colour. Ideal for all levels of artists, this course provides an essential foundation for future study of the human form while developing your skills in pastel, coloured charcoal pencils or coloured conté. Plenty of group and individual instruction provided. Course Fee: $189 + HST includes model fee.

3A16 Life Workshop No Instructor – Model providedSaturday: January 9 – March 6 (9 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.You’ll have the opportunity to work with a life (nude) model. No instructor. This class’s format includes working on multiple poses, ranging from 5-10 minutes to one to two 20-30 minutes in duration, followed by one one-hour long pose. Course Fee: $195 + HST.

3A17 The Costumed Model in Colour Rae Bates, B.A., M.A.Friday: February 12 – March 5 (4 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Develop the formal drawing techniques for conveying movement and structure in colour when rendering a figure in costume. Clothing adds new elements to figurative work, including an expanded colour palette. An ideal course for developing your skills in pastel, coloured charcoal pencils or colour conté. Plenty of group and individual instruction is provided throughout. All levels welcome. Course Fee: $155 + HST includes model fee.

3A18 From Abstract Drawing to PaintingRosemary Vanderbreggen, Fleming & Sheridan CollegesWednesday: January 6 – February 3 (5 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Unleash your creativity as we explore the process of letting go and drawing – emphasizing process, intuition and being in the creative moment. We’ll use a variety of drawing materials on paper, exploring mediums, tools, techniques and composition to create our works. After some time working up a drawing you like, we’ll break down your drawn shapes and reproduce the drawings onto a painting surface using colour theory and design elements. You’ll build confidence as you work up several faster designs and move from one to the next to accomplish successful works of art. For all levels. Course Fee: $149 + HST

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Drawing3A19 Drawn to Abstraction: A Workshop Natasja Bischoff, B.F.A.Saturday: January 16 & 23 (2 days) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. No drawing experience required! Delve into the abstract as we emphasize process, intuition and being in the creative moment. On Day 1, we’ll use a variety of drawing materials on paper, exploring mediums, tools, techniques and composition to create modern, abstract works. On Day 2, the previous day’s studies will be used to develop more finished pieces. Course Fee: $139 + HST

3A20 Character Design for Illustration/Animation (Online) Ward Shipman, B.A., B.Ed.Saturday & Sunday: February 6 & 7 (2 days) 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Character design for illustration and animation presents all sorts of exciting challenges. In this online workshop, we’ll use our sketchbook to first explore the “shape language” of our character – can we break the character into simple geometric shapes to create his/her physical appearance? Next, we’ll delve into mood and gesture as we flesh out our character’s traits and physical appearance. For all levels – students should have previous drawing experience. Course Fee: $75 + HST

3A21 Open Studio Workshop Monday or Friday, January 11 – March 1 (8 weeks) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, January 11 – March 3 (8 weeks) 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Take advantage of the DVSA studio facilities and work on your art. These sessions are open to all – no instructor is provided. Studio time is restricted to 2-dimensional media. Due to dust concerns, clay projects must be worked on in the Pottery Studio during pottery open studio time. *Please note: there will be no open studio on February 15 or March 5* Course Fee S115 + HST or $15 per visit (includes HST)

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3A22 Painting for the Petrified Natasja Bischoff, B.F.A.

A: Tuesday: February 2 – March 2 (5 weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.B: Wednesday: February 3 – March 3 (5 weeks) 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

If you’re an absolute beginner artist, this course offers the encouraging handhold you’ve been looking for. Jump into a new creative world and discover what it is to feel good about the process of painting. You’ll receive an introduction to the basics of acrylic painting, along with enlightening discussions about drawing and composition. It’s time to get your feet (and canvases) wet and take the first steps on your painterly and artistic journey. All materials provided – just show up and let it happen. Course Fee: $189 + HST includes $40 material fee.

3A23 Beginners’ WatercolourA: Wednesday: January 6 – March 3 (9 weeks) 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Shelley Prior, DVSA, CSPWCB: Wednesday: January 13 – March 3 (8 weeks) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Online) Irene Keesmaat, Hons B.A., B.Ed., O.C.T.

Immerse yourself in the world of watercolour painting. Designed for novices, the focus in this course is on skill development, emphasizing core techniques and brush-handling. We’ll look at the materials and papers needed and address basic colour and composition concepts through interesting creative exercises and projects. Demonstrations, group instruction, constructive critiques and individual attention are essential elements of this experience. Course Fee A: $265 + HST. Course Fee B: $195 + HST

3A24 Beginners’ Watercolour Weekend Nancy Benoy, B.A.Saturday: February 20 & 27 (2 days) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Curious about watercolour and ready to give it a try? Spend a relaxing weekend learning basic watercolour techniques such as wet over wet, wet over dry, pastel resist, salt technique and blending. You’ll create your own set of unique cards and a couple of small paintings. Plenty of instruction; plenty of fun! Course Fee: $149 + HST includes $10 material fee.

3A25 The Dynamic Winter Landscape and More In Watercolour! Bonnie Steinberg, B.A., C.S.P.W.C., S.C.A., T.W.S.Sunday: February 21 (1 day) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. An invigorating workshop for watercolourists of all levels. You’ll discover how winter colours and their interpretation translate into vibrant, exciting compositions. Explore new and proven techniques and examine atmospheric perspective through colour and colour mixing. A hands-on approach throughout is sure to please all styles of learners. Course Fee: $75 + HST

3A26 Exploring Colour Light and Design in Watercolour: Winter Compositions with Passion! (Online) Bonnie Steinberg, B.A., C.S.P.W.C., S.C.A., T.W.S.Tuesday: January 5 – February 23 (8 weeks) 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Students will discover how colour in winter works to build a vibrant composition. The Ontario landscape and beyond will provide our inspiration. You’ll explore street scenes, the figure and rural landscapes. Atmospheric and linear perspective will be emphasized. Bonnie’s approach with both tried and true and experimental techniques will inspire passion and luminous paintings. Course Fee: $239 + HST

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3A27 Expressive Abstract Watercolour Nancy Benoy, B.A.

A: Tuesday: January 12 – February 16 (6 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. B: Tuesday: January 12 – March 2 (8 weeks) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Online)

Uncover the abstract potential of watercolour & ink painting. Get expressive with colours and marks and take advantage of those “happy creative accidents.” Working in an intuitive manner, you’ll create artwork filled with vibrancy, mood and atmosphere. Techniques explored include wet over wet, wet over dry, blotting, pastel resist and more. For all levels. Course Fee: $189 + HST includes $10 material fee. Course Fee B: $195 + HST

3A28 *NEW* Winter Watercolour Greeting Card Workshop (Online) Nancy Benoy, B.A.Saturday: January 16 & 23 (2 days) 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Connect with friends and family at home or around the world as you unleash your inner artist at our Watercolour Greeting Card Workshop. You’ll learn different watercolour techniques and paint patterns as you create watercolour collages and more during this friendly online and for-everyone level class. Then we’ll use all these techniques to create a mix of stationery and small frameable art of your own design. Course Fee: $59 + HST

3A29 *NEW* Winter Watercolour Landscapes Lena MontecalvoSunday: January 17 (1 day) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Ideal for all levels. Together, we’ll spend the day in the studio painting snowy, wintry scenes in watercolour. You’ll explore an assortment a beautiful blues, greens and other soft hues as we practice perspective, balance and light. Bring a fine permanent marker along with your paints and brushes and we’ll add some playful doodles to make objects pop! Course Fee: $75 + HST

3A30 *NEW* Sketching the Winter Landscape with Watercolour and Marker Michelle Teitsma, Sheridan CollegeSunday: January 31 (1 day) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Create a simple winter landscape using washes of watercolour and quick line sketches with a fine tip marker. We’ll explore how to simplify a snowy scene and work on a focal point. Topics include developing a composition based on values and shape, creating a winter palette and using colour to portray mood. You’ll discover how to mix natural looking shadows and how to portray the illusion of snow and mist. Working on 2-3 separate versions of two scenes, you’re sure to come away with a stronger knowledge of colour mixing, values and composition – not just for winter, but landscapes in all seasons. Course fee: $75 + HST

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3A31 *NEW* Intermediate WatercolourShelley Prior, DVSA, CSPWCThursday: January 7 – March 4 (9 weeks) 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Refine your watercolour techniques as you discover how to create fresh, clean colour and stronger compositions. For watercolourists with some experience, you’ll learn how to paint still life, floral and landscape subjects with confidence. Some topics include effective drawing for watercolour, proper use of masking fluid, imaginative textures, glazing, and creating reflective surfaces in this beautiful medium. Plenty of group and individual instruction provided. Course Fee: $265 + HST

Painting3A32 Intermediate and Advanced Watercolour: Landscapes and ArchitectureIrene Keesmaat, Hons B.A., B.Ed, O.C.T.Thursday: January 7 – March 4 (9 weeks) 12:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.For the watercolour artist with some experience, this class is designed to build on your developing watercolour skills and increase your confidence in this medium. Explore basic value and composition related to landscape and architecture painting. Exercises will include transparency, layering, value, perspective, spontaneity and colour use. Plenty of group and individual instruction provided. Course Fee: $265 + HST

3A33 Glorious Watercolours with Bill Biddle: A Workshop Bill Biddle, Art Students League of New York, American Design SchoolThursday & Friday: March 4 & 5 (2 days) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Join our “grand poobah” of watercolour, Bill Biddle, in his studio in Dunnville on Thursday and at DVSA on Friday to receive guidance and instruction on painting landscape and still life using a limited palette. Experienced painters only. Course Fee: $139 + HST

3A34 Beginners’ Acrylic Painting A: Monday: January 4 – March 8 (9 weeks) 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Michelle Teitsma, Sheridan CollegeB: Thursday: January 7 – March 4 (9 weeks) 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Irene Keesmaat, Hons B.A., B.Ed., O.C.T.C: Tuesday: January 12 – March 2 (8 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Online) Margot Roi, Sheridan College, Hons. B.F.A., B.Ed., OCT

Designed for those who have never tried acrylics or have limited painting skills, you’ll learn to work with this plastic and flexible medium, starting with basic techniques and moving through a series of exercises and projects designed to develop your confidence and talents. Topics include colour mixing, composition, brush handling and more. Previous drawing experience recommended, but not required. *Section A please note: there will be no class on February 15* Course Fee A & B: $265 + HST. Course Fee C: $195 + HST

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Painting3A35 Discovering Acrylics Workshop Sandee Ewasiuk, A.O.C.A.D.Sunday: January 10 (1 day) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Immerse yourself in a day of exploring the exciting and endless possibilities of painting with acrylics. Perfect for beginners, you’ll use your photos and other reference materials as a springboard to get paint on the canvas and learn the process of bringing a painting together. Topics include layering, texture, colour theory and mixing, composition, brush handling, blending and more. Course Fee: $75 + HST

CAPTURE THE NUANCES OF THE HUMAN SUBJECT AS YOU WORK IN ANY PAINTING MEDIUM. SEE PORTRAIT DRAWING & PAINTING ON PAGE 19

3A36 Beginners’ Oil PaintingMichelle Teitsma, Sheridan College

A: Thursday: January 7 – February 4 (5 weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. B: Thursday: February 11 – March 4 (4 weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

A great start to your personal development as a painter! This course provides a basic introduction to the oil medium and includes guidance on choosing the proper materials and tools plus instruction on paint application, composition, colour mixing and much more. Previous drawing experience is recommended. Course Fee Section A: $149 + HST. Course Fee Section B: $139 + HST

3A37 Landscape Painting in Oil or AcrylicA: Friday: January 8 – February 5 (5 weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.B: Friday: February 12 – March 5 (4 weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Michelle Teitsma, Sheridan CollegeC: Friday: January 15 – March 5 (8 weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Online) Matthew Tarini B.F.A., M.F.A.

A great introduction to the foundations of landscape painting as we look to a variety of historical styles and contemporary approaches in order to establish your artistic voice. You’ll work from photo reference and come to better understand topics such as composition, perspective, colour mixing and paint application to achieve transitions, contrast and a sense of depth. For all levels. Course Fee Section A: $149 + HST. Course Fee Section B: $139 + HST. Course Fee Section C: $195 + HST

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Originally trained in classical animation, Michelle is a spark plug in the studio, bringing a strong foundation of drawing and painting skills and experience with a wide range of media. She prefers to work in oil with her artwork being collected both nationally and abroad. With a style that is cheerful and encouraging, Michelle is dedicated to making each class a positive experience for her students.

“Such a great resource. Instructors are patient and attentive.” – Allison Hanak

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Painting3A38 *NEW* Sketching the Winter LandscapeMichelle Teitsma, Sheridan CollegeTuesday: January 5 – 26 (4 weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Learn the secrets to creating a snowy landscape in acrylic medium. We’ll begin by working on a value sketch, learning the basic skills of interpreting your images in graphite. Then we’ll move on to creating up to 2 finished acrylic paintings. Working from photo reference and a limited winter’s colour palette, you’ll explore the concept of tonalism in a snow-covered landscape, looking at the relation of light and shadow and how to portray mood through your palette and brush strokes. Bring 5 class reference photos for inspiration. Course Fee: $139 + HST

3A39 Landscape Painting from Photo Reference Guennadi Kalinine, B. Hist. B. Art HistoryThursday: January 7 – March 4 (9 weeks) 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Paint the Canadian landscape in oil or acrylic as you work from photo references. You’ll learn how to interpret landscape through the principles of design and then explore and practice the techniques needed to reconstruct it in paint. Plenty of group and individual instruction provided throughout. Some painting experience required. Course Fee: $265 + HST

3A40 Exploring Landscape with the Group of SevenDiana Gordon, B.A., M.A.Tuesday: January 5 – March 2 (9 weeks) 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Learn and apply approaches used by the Group of Seven to first copy, then create your own landscape compositions. Weekly exercises will examine how these renowned Canadian artists simplified form and composition, chose harmonious colours, and created rhythm through expressive brushwork. Newcomers and returning students should bring images for inspiration. Acrylics, watercolour and/or oils all suitable. For all levels. Course Fee: $265 + HST

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Painting3A41 Beginners’ Abstract Painting

A: Tuesday: January 5 – March 2 (9 weeks) 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Sandee Ewasiuk. A.O.C.A.DB: Monday: January 11 – March 8 (8 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Online) Margot Roi, Sheridan College, Hons. B.F.A., B.Ed., OCTC: Tuesday: January 12 – March 2 (8 weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Rosemary Vanderbreggen, Fleming & Sheridan Colleges

This beginner approach to abstract painting will have you experimenting with innovative ways of creating art as you plunge into expressive colour mixing, brushwork and composition. Invent new techniques for applying paint and devise radical artistic processes – all while creating your own abstract pieces in acrylic. Plenty of class demonstrations and individual instruction provided throughout. *Section B, please note: there will be no class on February 15* Course Fee Section A: $265 + HST. Course Fee Section B: $195 + HST. Course Fee Section C: $215 + HST

3A42 Abstract Painting: Next Steps (Online) Margot Roi, Sheridan College, Hons. B.F.A., B.Ed., OCTTuesday: January 12 – March 2 (8 weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Go further with your explorations into the abstract format. Continue to find your intuitive voice andbuild your confidence while delving into new expressive compositions. Additional techniques, paintapplications and artistic processes will be demonstrated along with plenty of idea development. TheBeginners’ Abstract Painting course is recommended as a prerequisite – students should have someprevious painting experience. Course Fee: $195 + HST

3A43 First Fridays Abstract Painting Rosemary Vanderbreggen, Fleming & Sheridan Colleges

A: Friday: February 5, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.B: Friday: March 5, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Join Rosemary for a relaxed, playful evening experimenting with abstract painting techniques as you create artworks using your intuition and lots of creative freedom. You’ll explore expressive colour mixing, brushwork and composition. No experience necessary and all levels welcome. Please see the materials list for recommended supplies. Course Fee: $19 + HST per session. Please note: We are unable to provide refunds/credits/transfers for this course.

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3A44 Paint BIG Sandee Ewasiuk. A.O.C.A.DWednesday: January 6 – March 3 (9 weeks) 12:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Let go of your creative inhibitions and have fun painting something big and bold. Bring large canvases, large brushes, sponges, spray bottles, rollers and scrapers to create your own unique masterpieces. All levels are welcome and a sense of adventure is encouraged. Secure onsite storage is available for leaving pieces between classes. Course Fee: $265 + HST

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Painting3A45 Acrylics and Colour: Getting Colour To Work For You Sandee Ewasiuk, A.O.C.A.D. Sunday: January 31 (1 day) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Every painter has had the experience of a painting (or paintings) where the colour never gels or the continued re-working simply creates a muddy mess. Knowing how to bring together a vibrant palette and where to draw the line can be an art in itself. Recognized for her radiant acrylic works, Sandee will share her secrets as to how to mix and get the colours you want. Plus, see her tricks for colour combinations that will make your paintings pop. It’s sure to give you a whole new set of colour tools and techniques you can apply to your own painting practice. Course Fee: $75 + HST

3A46 Exploring Post Impressionism: Paul Cézanne and Vincent Van GoghDiana Gordon, B.A., M.A.Wednesday January 6 – March 3 (9 weeks) 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Enliven your paintings by learning and experimenting with the bold brushwork, vibrant colours and energized compositions of master painters, Cézanne and Van Gogh. Many artists, including the Group of 7, have been inspired by these lively painting as drawing techniques. Through short weekly exercises, you’ll experiment with different methods of composing a scene, selecting hues and making marks. Then, apply this knowledge to your own compositions. Acrylics, oils and/or watercolour all suitable. Some painting experience recommended. Part 1: Cézanne and the Art of the Still-Life (5 weeks) Part 2: Van Gogh and Modelling Landscape (4 weeks). Course Fee: $265 + HST

3A47 Exploring Realism: Painting with Shadow and Light (Online) Diana Gordon, B.A., M.A. Monday January 25 – March 8 (6 weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Shadow is seen unconsciously. And it is shadow that reveals volume, depth and light direction. In this course, you’ll paint without colour, focusing on tonal variation to create realism in a painting. Using short exercises, you’ll deconstruct shadows and draw ellipses in perspective. We’ll also explore the 19th century Ivanov technique of layering translucent white, black and yellow ochre glazes on a grey canvas. The results can range from soft-edged, sculptural forms (grisaille) to dramatic lights/darks of Baroque paintings (chiaroscuro). From this, you’ll choose a project of personal interest to paint (photos or studio set-ups; still life or portrait, simple or complex). Acrylic or oil. For intermediate/advanced students. *Please note: there will be no class on February 15* Course Fee: $145 + HST

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3A48 Mixing Colour Made Easy: A Series Diana Gordon, B.A., M.A.Tired of mixing brown? Take 1, 2 or all 3 of these colour workshops and learn how to make the exact hue you want in these one day intensives for all levels that teach the basics of colour mixing and colour theory with fun exercises in acrylics that use only three primary colours (red, yellow and blue, plus black and white). Suitable for painters using any media.

A: The Primary HuesSaturday: January 30 (1 day) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Experience the magic of how hue, value and saturation change as you mix pairs of primary hues to make colour charts. Explore the usefulness of the 12 hue colour wheel. Apply this insight to a small individual poster project, using just the primary hues. Course Fee: $75 + HSTB: Tonal Value and GradationSaturday: February 6 (1 day) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Shadow, depth and volume are all created through the use of different shades of grey. Exercisesinclude creating a greyscale, experiencing the magic of simultaneous contrast and rendering simple forms. Apply this insight to a small individual project using subtle gradations of value (from relative light to dark). Course Fee: $75 + HST C: Complementary Pairs and Semi-NeutralsSaturday: February 13 (1 day) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.When true complements are mixed, a neutral grey results. Exercises include making colour charts of saturated, complementary pairs to show their harmonious range of desaturated hues.Apply this insight to a small individual composition, using complementary hues and their wondrous semi-neutrals. Course Fee: $75 + HST

3A49 Every Painting Tells a StorySandee Ewasiuk, A.O.C.A.DTuesday: January 5 – March 2 (9 weeks) 12:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Behind every piece of art there’s a story or a part thereof. Perhaps you have drawings in your sketchbooks or ideas in your head that are waiting to be brought to life with paint? In this class, we’ll start with ideas, photos and sketches, and work with composition, technique and colour to move them towards a finished painting. Course Fee: $265 + HST

3A50 Finish That PaintingMichelle Teitsma, Sheridan CollegeTuesday: February 2 – March 2 (5 weeks) 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Do you have paintings where you can’t figure out what to do next to get them completed? Overcome the hump in this unique course designed to get you back in front of the canvas and ease you over the finish line. Whether it’s issues with subject, composition or colour or just a need to get re-inspired, we’ll use discussions about art theory, technique and style, plus a review of similar artists to get you working again and feel the satisfaction of completing a work of which you’re proud. Plenty of individual instruction and guidance throughout. For all levels. Course Fee: $179 + HST

3A51 Independent Painting Holly Sneath, B.A., M.F.A.Friday: January 8 – March 5 (9 weeks) 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Work in any painting medium and pursue your personal area of interest with support and feedback from the instructor and other participants. This course is tailored to each individual according to their own interests and aesthetic. Students are encouraged to bring source materials such as a sketchbook, photos, etc. For intermediate/advanced artists. Course Fee: $265 + HST

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Painting3A52 Get Into Alcohol Inks Linda Blakney, M.B.A., M.A.Sunday: February 7 (1 day) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Push into new creative territory as you discover the possibilities of using alcohol inks to create a diverse range of effects in your artwork. The resulting stains, applied to a variety of surfaces, will form surprising and vibrant results. We’ll look at the inks to use, the application process and a number of creative techniques. Your ink pieces can be combined with additional media or worked until a final masterpiece is created. Some supplies for experimentation are provided. Course Fee: $89 + HST includes a $15 material fee.

3A53 Creative Collage Nancy Benoy, B.A. Saturday: March 6 & 13 (2 days) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Paint, cut, tear, layer, paste. Delve into the exciting world of collage and uncover the potential of this medium, its history and a little bit about yourself! Through experimentation and visual storytelling, you’ll create unique and meaningful works of art. No experience necessary. Course Fee: $149 + HST includes $10 material fee

3A54 Collage and AcrylicsRosemary Vanderbreggen, Fleming & Sheridan CollegesWednesday: February 10 – March 3 (4 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Collage and acrylic paint come together as we explore collage: “the twentieth century’s greatest innovation.” (Robert Motherwell). You’ll use acrylic paint to create custom papers for your own collage projects and/or add collage to your existing paintings for exciting explorations in colour and theory. Class projects offer lessons on design criteria, colour and value plus a look at past and current collage artists for inspiration. Whether you are new to collage or have previous experience, you’ll discover lots of new ways to expand your collage technique with the addition of acrylic paint. No experience required. Course Fee: $139 + HST

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Linda Blakney

An artist and practicing psychotherapist, Linda is fascinated with using colour to communicate and influence perceptions. Her acclaimed abstract work has been featured in numerous exhibitions provincially and she is a fixture of the DVSA Live Art Auction. Favouring experimentation and pushing out to the creative edges, she has a vast database of knowledge in the use of unconventional art materials and techniques – tap into this and you’ll find yourself creating stunningly inventive works.

3A55 Pottery for the Petrified A: Saturday: January 2 (1 day) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Elsa Brittin, B.F.A.B: Sunday: January 3 (1 day) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.C: Sunday: March 7 (1 day) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Richard Fisher, Sheridan College

Wondering if the art of pottery is for you? Spend the day “pottering” in our ceramics studio and find out. You’ll get to explore working with slabs, coils and the wheel as you determine if this hands-on medium might be for you. Absolutely no experience required, and clay and materials are all provided. Just show up and let it happen. Warning: pottery can be very addictive... Course Fee: $95 + HST includes clay & firing fee.

3A56 Introduction to PotteryA: Monday: January 4 – March 8 (9 weeks) 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Richard Fisher, Sheridan CollegeB: Tuesday: January 5 – March 2 (9 weeks) 12:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Michael Collins, Penland School of Crafts, Georgian CollegeC: Tuesday: January 5 – March 2 (9 weeks) 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Catherine Weir, DVSAD: Wednesday: January 6 – March 3 (9 weeks) 12:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Joseph Panacci, O.C.A.D.E: Wednesday: January 6 – March 3 (9 weeks) 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Joseph Panacci, O.C.A.D.F: Thursday: January 7 – March 4 (9 weeks) 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Michael Collins, Penland School of Crafts, Georgian CollegeG: Friday: January 8 – March 5 (9 weeks) 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Elsa Brittin, B.F.A.

Learn the hand-forming techniques of working with clay, including pinch, coil, slab, and the potter’s wheel. Also covered are the basics of glazing and surface decoration. You’ll hone your skills while transforming your ideas into inspired, finished pottery. Suitable for all levels, adults and students 16+. *Section A Please note: there will be no class on February 15* Course Fee: $319 + HST includes a $55 firing & glazing fee. Clay extra.

3A57 Clay FreestyleRichard Fisher, Sheridan CollegeMonday: January 4 – March 8 (9 weeks) 12:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. For all levels, this is a fun free-form open studio format where you can work on a variety of clay processes under the guidance and mentorship of the instructor. Handbuilding and/or working on the wheel – it’s all fair game. An underlying focus will be on exploring a variety of surface treatments, including slip trailing, masking and plaster mould surface constructions while considering colour and texture through stains, underglaze and pigments. Throughout the course, you’ll be guided in the development of a personal sense of style and by the later weeks, be encouraged to hone your skills for a final supportive critique. *Please note: there will be no class on February 15* Course Fee: $319 + HST includes a $55 firing & glazing fee. Clay extra.

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Pottery3A58 Good Morning PottersChristie Gruppé, B.F.A., Sheridan CollegeWednesday: January 6 – March 3 (9 weeks) 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. A morning class for all levels. Wake up your creative side as you learn the hand-forming techniques of working with clay such as pinching, coiling and soft slab construction to create your own ceramic pieces. The pottery wheels will also be open, ready for basics practice or more advanced throwing techniques as you shape your creations. Course Fee: $319 + HST includes a $55 firing & glazing fee. Clay extra.

3A59 Pottery Studio Thursday (Int/Adv)Michael Collins, Penland School of Crafts, Georgian CollegeThursday: January 7 – March 4 (9 weeks) 12:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.A class for the seasoned potter looking to tackle challenging projects and move their ideas forward in a supportive environment. Spend the afternoon mastering the hand-forming techniques of working with clay and the potter’s wheel as you create your own ceramic pieces. Various forms of decoration and glaze firing will be explored. Course Fee: $319 + HST includes a $55 firing & glazing fee. Clay extra.

3A60 Handbuilding 101 and BeyondChristie Gruppé, B.F.A., Sheridan CollegeFriday: January 8 – March 5 (9 weeks) 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Discover how to work with clay off the wheel as you explore your creative side and develop the dexterity and skill needed for the fine art of pottery. Learn to shape and form your clay ideas using coils, pinching, slabs and the extruder. Whether you are new to handbuilding or a seasoned potter, Christie’s self-guided approach and expert tips and techniques will take your handbuilt work to the next level. Course Fee: $319 + HST includes a $55 firing & glazing fee. Clay extra.

3A61*NEW* Handles and Lips, Knobs and Spouts Richard Fisher, Sheridan CollegeSunday: February 28 (1 day) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Spend a day learning the foundations of creating elements that can make or break the success of a piece of functional pottery. Handles, lips, knobs and spouts are essentials that require both design knowledge and practice in order to gain creative competence and confidence. Richard will show you how to properly create these not only sculptural, but functional pottery elements and then provide you with plenty of feedback and time to practice as you make your own functional pieces. Students must have completed at least one Introductory Pottery class. Course Fee: $85 + HST includes a $10 firing fee.

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3A62 The Handbuilt Teapot Christie Gruppé, B.F.A., Sheridan CollegeSunday: January 24, 31, February 7 (3 days) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.The teapot is considered the most complex of functional pottery forms – many elements need to come together to make a teapot work both visually and functionally as an object. Let Christie guide you in the process of designing a handbuilt teapot or two from start to finish. We’ll look at teapot tips and tricks and get into using the slab roller, extruder, coils and molds. We’ll also discuss and consider handles, spouts, bodies and lids, balance, weight, form, and function. Bisque firing included. Some clay experience recommended. Course Fee: $209 + HST includes $20 firing fee and $10 clay fee.

3A63 Sgraffito Plate or Platter Workshop Dawn Hackett-Burns, Sheridan CollegeSunday: January 10 & 17 (2 days) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Create a clay platter or plate you can use in your home. In the first session, you’ll learn the hand building techniques needed to prepare/form the plate/platter and create a design. In the second, you’ll transfer the design to the piece and carve the design out of the slip before sending it off to the kiln. Beginner to intermediate level. Course Fee: $169 includes $20 glazing fee and $10 clay fee.

3A64 Pottery Open Studio Students registered in the current term may take advantage of open studio times to continue developing their work and technique. Come for a single session or benefit from the discounted rate available by purchasing a 10-visit card (to be presented at the time you sign in).

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, participants must pre-register for open-studio, allowing us to manage the number of potters in the studio at one time. Visit the link at dvsa.ca or call the main office to arrange your time.

Want your studio time for free? Current students interested in monitoring in exchange for the open studio fees should contact the school at info@dvsa.ca to apply. Please indicate which sessions you wish to monitor and we’ll send you the details and an application.

Please note: staff and faculty are currently working to find additional hours of open studio time between terms. Please check the Ceramics Studio blackboard for details as they become available.

Dates: January 11 – February 26 (7 weeks)Monday: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Not available February 15)Tuesday: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • Thursday: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. • Friday: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Not available January 17, 24, 31 & February 7 and 28)Cost: $15 per visit (includes HST) or 10 visit card: $99Buy 3 cards and save 10%. (Not available online. Please call or visit the school for this offer.)Please note: we are unable to provide refunds or credits for lost or stolen pottery open studio cards.

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3A65 Portrait SculptureLes Drysdale, Hons. B.F.A.Friday: January 8 – March 5 (9 weeks) 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Create a dynamic life size and lifelike portrait sculpture. You’ll learn how to build a reusable portrait armature and how to manipulate clay to create desired forms using sculpture tools. The anatomy of the head and shoulders will be examined including how to depict eyes, ears, nose and mouth specific to the model. You’ll end up with a portrait bust ready to be bisque fired or one prepared for a rubber mold then cast in plaster (look for a rubber mold making workshop to be offered later). For all levels. Clay extra. Course Fee: $369 + HST includes $10 material fee, $20 firing fee and model fee.

3A66 Introduction to Soapstone Carving John NovakThursday: January 7 – 28 (4 weeks) 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Discover the pleasure of carving soapstone, a very soft stone that can be shaped with simple hand tools. In this course, you’ll be introduced to the process of carving and finishing a basic piece. We’ll begin by selecting your stone, studying examples and reviewing the processes that will be used in the workshop. Throughout the classes, the tools and techniques to carve and finish your carving will be demonstrated and discussed as you work towards a finished piece. No prior carving experience is required and there’ll be plenty of group and individual instruction provided. Course Fee: $159 + HST includes a $15 material fee for soapstone.

3A67 Advanced Soapstone CarvingJohn NovakThursday: February 4 – March 4 (5 weeks) 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.For students with previous soapstone carving experience who are ready to tackle a larger and more involved soapstone work with the support of the instruc