FALL Program Guide 2023

ARTS PROGRAMS

ARTS

Landscape Watercolour Painting Age: 16Y and up

Perfect for landscape lovers! Starting with the basics, participants will learn about paintbrushes, artist paper, different types of watercolour paints and practice techniques to create colourful tints, tones and shades. Combine these skills to create a stunning watercolour mountain landscape scene on paper. All supplies provided. No experience required. Instructor: Elena Markelova Location: The ACT Fee: $145 | Sessions: 8 Tu 6:30PM - 8:30PM Oct 17 - Dec 12 #52622 Whether you are a beginner or looking to grow your existing skill set – this is the pottery class for you! Our experienced professional instructor will lead participants through wheel throwing and hand-building and techniques including surface treatments and glazing. Enjoy plenty of creative, muddy fun while learning to make mugs, bowls and other unique clay creations. Please note: Clay must be purchased through The ACT website for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing). Instructor: Emily Sheppard Location: The ACT Fee: $270 | Sessions: 8 W 9:00AM - 12:00PM Sep 20 - Nov 8 #52694 F 9:00AM - 12:00PM Sep 22 - Nov 10 #52827 Instructor: Tammi Vilchis Fee: $245 | Sessions: 8 Sa 9:30AM - 12:00PM Sep 16 - Nov 25 #52566 Learn the basics of creating stitched embellishments from a professional Textile Artist. Students will be guided step by step through the process of needlepoint and then move on to learn more complicated embroidery stitches. Our instructor will then show you how to visibly mend your clothing while bringing fun and whimsy to that item. Instructor: Charlotte Mitchell Location: The ACT Fee: $145 | Sessions: 8 M 5:30PM - 7:30PM Oct 16 - Dec 11 #52896 Morning Pottery Age: 16Y and up Needlework for Beginners Age: 16Y and up

Friday Night Clay Jam Age: 16Y and up

Join us in the pottery room on Friday nights this Fall to work on self-directed projects with technical support from a professional ceramic artist. Whether you choose to work on the wheel, at the tables or in combination, your ideas will be fostered and supported by our team and your peers. Excellent tunes provided to pump up the clay jam. Please note: Clay must be purchased through The ACT website for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing). Instructor: Emily Sheppard Location: The ACT Fee: $270 | Sessions: 8 F 5:30PM - 8:30PM Sep 22 - Nov 10 #52831 Enrich your creative time exploring clay sculpture. With guidance and references from the instructor, participants will learn various methods of working with clay to enhance their sculptural practices. Combine hand-building techniques, experiment with textures, surface treatments and apply colourful glazes to create stunning masterpieces. Please note: Clay must be purchased through The ACT website for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing). Instructor: Emily Sheppard Location: The ACT Fee: $270 | Sessions: 8 W 12:15PM - 3:15PM Sep 20 - Nov 8 #52695 In this course, students will learn a myriad of methods for fabric and surface design including linocut printing, marbling, fabric painting, mono printing, and silkscreen printing. Students will then be guided to utilize these techniques to create a hand sewn, embellished book cover for a journal. Instructor: Charlotte Mitchell Location: The ACT Fee: $145 | Sessions: 8 F 5:30PM - 7:30PM Oct 20 - Dec 8 #52894 Hand-Building Sculpture for Adults Age: 16Y and up Introduction to Textile Surface Design Age: 16Y and up

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