Winter Program Guide 2018-19

ARTS

CHILD & YOUTH, TEEN & ADULT

Intro to Media Arts for Primary & Intermediate (STEAM) Coding, Invention, Robotics and Design! SPARK creates a rich learning environment with leading edge technologies. Students build real world skills in the areas of design, coding, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics). This course fosters imagination and creativity through hands on experiences and skill development, promoting critical thinking, problem solving and educated risk taking using challenging and stimulating projects. Location: The ACT Multi-Media Lab Instructor: SPARK Academics Fee: $195| Sessions: 8 Age: 6Y-9Y Th 3:30PM-4:45PM Jan 17-Mar 7 #1704 Age: 9Y-13Y Tu 5:00PM-6:15PM Jan 15-Mar 5 #1705 Through computer programming, students learn problem solving, critical thinking and design. Application development is a springboard into the world of technology and it creates a foundation that accelerates technology careers. This course offers hands on experience to get students to where they want to be. Intro to Media Arts is a pre-requisite for this course. Instructor: SPARK Academics Fee: $195 I Sessions: 8 Th 5:00PM–6:15PM Jan 17–Mar 7 #2301 Media Arts Intermediate: Level 2 (STEAM) Age: 9Y - 13Y

TEEN & ADULT Creating Textures with Watercolour Age: 14Y and up

The medium of watercolour can be challenging. This workshop is designed to put the beginner at ease and will cover the use of different pigments, and colour theory. No experience necessary, just a desire to learn watercolour basics. Location: The ACT 2-D Studio Instructor: Kathy Nay Fee: $65 | Sessions: 2 Th 10:00AM-1:00PM Feb 28-Mar 7 #1914 Never drawn before? Or maybe you love to draw and are looking for fresh approaches and subjects? This class is for everyone! Lisa Lake likes to both challenge her students and make drawing skills accessible to all. To improve just bring artistic enthusiasm and an open mind. Location: The ACT Craft Studio Instructor: Lisa Lake Fee: $150 | Sessions: 8 Sa 9:30AM-11:00AM Jan 12-Mar 9 #1752 Morning Drawing for Adults Age: 14Y+

Video Game Design Primary (STEAM) Age: 6Y - 9Y

This video game design class is a hands on creative experience using the latest combination of non-digital and software based technologies. We use physical/tactile manipulatives to encourage a deep exploration of planning and design thinking.

Introduction to Indigo Dyeing Age: 16Y and up

Location: The ACT Media Lab Instructor: SPARK Academics Fee: $195 I Sessions: 8 W 3:30PM–4:45PM

Embark on an exciting journey with textile arts. You will dye fabrics using an indigo vat. Learn basic shibori resist techniques including itajime and mokume. Reveal Indigo patterns created on shibori cloth and explore working with natural dyes using direct application techniques. All supplies are included in these three classes. Location: The ACT Craft Studio

Jan 16–Mar 6 #2299

Video Game Design Intermediate (STEAM) Age: 9Y – 13Y

Instructor; Morija Reeb Fee: $115 I Sessions 3 Th 6:30PM-9:00PM

This class goes beyond the technical aspects of making video games to explore how rules and game systems lead to an enjoyable and challenging player experience. Students learn through deconstruction and creation of both non-digital and digital games on their way to conceiving of and making their very own game.

Jan 17-Jan 31 #2302

Introduction to Weaving Workshop Age: 14Y and up

Location: The ACT Media Lab Instructor: SPARK Academics Fee: $195 I Sessions: 8 W 5:00PM–6:15PM

Enjoy a chance to make your very own wall hanging in this introduction to weaving. Join Morija Reed as you create wonderful, decorative art and learn new skills. No experience necessary.

Jan 16–Mar 6 #2300

Location: Craft Studio Instructor: Morija Reed Fee: $55 I Sessions: 2 Th 6:30PM-9:00PM

Feb 7 & Feb 14 #2044

Register online at www.mapleridge.ca/1484 or call 604-467-7422.

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