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Prince Albert Council for the Arts Sponsors Many Art, Craft and Culture Classes for All Ages

Jan 9, 2011 | 8:09 AM

 DRAWING

Drawing & Colour – Jack Phalen
Following a brief review of basic techniqus and an introduction to the color wheel, students will draw using their choice of media to create a personal work or art. Choice of media includes coloured pencils,
charcoal, pastels, tempera, acrylic and watercolor.  Materials included in registration fee.
Sundays, February 6th & 13th   10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fee: $74.00 ($65.00 with membership)

Garden of Artists – Growing Creativity – Jarrid John Yatcyshyn
An in-depth exploration of creative expression and self-discovery through art concentrating on easily controlled and focused media such as pencils, charcoal, coloured pencils, collage pens and ink. Materials
included in registration fee.
Sundays, March 13, 20 & 27   1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fee: $45.00 ($40.00 with membership)

PAINTING

BEGINNER PAINTING SERIES
Artist, wellness therapist, author and adult educator, Kathie Bird presents a unique learning opportunity for beginner painters. Learn more about the use of different media and develop basic skills.  This series teaches the fundamental techniques and choices available to you as a painter Discover which medium is best suited to you and your lifestyle. Register for any or all of the workshops in this series based on your interests. Your choice or medium (acrylic, waterolour or oil).
• Brushstrokes: Exploring Tools and Mediums
Sun. Jan. 16 1:00 – 4:00 pm  Fee: $40.00 ($35.00 w/m)
• Colour Mixing: Meet your Colours
Sun. Feb. 13 1:00 – 4:00 pm    Fee: $35.00 ($30.00 w/m)
• Get the Picture
Sun. March 6 1:00 – 4:00 pm Fee: $35.00 ($30.00 w/m)
• When Hand & Eyes Cooperate
Sunday, April 17 1:00 – 4:00 pm  Fee: $35.00 ($30.00 w/m)

SUMMER ARTIST WORKSHOPS
• Summer Painting Workshop – George Glenn
Sunday to Saturday, July 3rd – 9th 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM   Fee: 375.00
• Independent Artist Workshop – George Glenn
Monday to Friday, July 25th – 29th 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM   Fee: 345.00

WATERCOLOR SERIES
The workshops in this series are mixed with participants ranging from beginner to advanced. Participants will learn how to deal with the media of water and paint. Register for any or all of the worskhops in this series taught by Joyce Middlebrook.

  All classes are held on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Reg. fee per class is $43.00 ($39.00 w/m)
• Realism with Abstract – Saturday,  January 15
• Forested Landscapes with Water & Refl  ections – Sat. Jan. 22
• Landscapes of the 4 Seasons- Saturday, February 5  
• Still Life Painting Techniques – Saturday, February 12  
• Paintings that Sell – Saturday, February 26  
• Using Earth Colours – Saturday, March 5
• Small Floral Paintings – Saturday, March 12
• Mixed Subjects – Landscapes & Florals – Saturday, March 19

POTTERY
Beginner Pottery – L.Erhardt
Thursdays, March 3 – April 7 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Fee: $105.00 ($89.00 with membership)

Clay Handbuilding – L.Erhardt
Tuesdays, March 8 – April 12 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Fee: $105.00 ($89.00 with membership)

Pottery on the Wheel – T.Snow
Wednesdays April 13 – May 18 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Fee: $105.00 ($89.00 with membership)

Slip Decorating – S.Surkan
Saturday, April 2   1:00 – 4:00 PM
Fee: $25.00 ($22.00 with membership)

PHOTOGRAPHY
Visual Photography – G.Payton
Thursdays, Jan.13 – Feb.10 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Fee: $59.00 ($50.00 w/m)

SLR Photography – G.Payton
Class # 1: Thurs. Feb. 17 – March 17  7:00 – 9:00 P
Class # 2: Thurs. March 24 to Apr 21  7:00 – 9:00 P
Fee: $59.00 ($50.00 w/m)

Creative Photography – M.Körner
Sat. Apr.16   11:00 AM –5:00 PM   Fee: $40.00

CREATIVE CLASSES

Beginner Weaving – S.Devine
Saturdays & Sundays, April 2nd & 3rd / 9th & 10th
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM      Fee: $158.00 ($134. w/m)

Beginner Stained Glass – M.Cennon
Tuesdays, Jan. 4 – Feb. 8 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Fee: $145.00 ($125 w/m)

T’ai Chi (Cheng Ma Ching) – K. Bending
Wed. Jan. 26 – March 23 7:00 – 9:00 PM  
Fee: $70. (8 classes) or $45.00 (4 classes)

Women’s Body Image Workshop – L.Streifl  er
Fee, Dates / Times to be announced
Call 953-4811 for updates

CULTURAL CLASSES

Porcupine Quill Wrap Bracelet – D.Slexson
Wed. February 16   6:00 – 9:00 PM     Fee: Free

Side Seam Moccasin – D.Alexson
Tues. Feb. 8 to March 22 (No class on Feb.22)
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Fee: Free

Making Stone Arrowheads – D.Allen
Tues. April 5 – 26     7:00 – 9:00 PM     Fee: $20.00

KID'S CLASSES

POTTERY
Clay Mother’s Day Creation (ages 3 – 5 yrs) Fee: $25.00
Sundays, April 17th & May 1st      2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Clay Father’s Day Creation (ages 3 – 5 yrs) Fee: $25.00
Sundays, June 5th & 12th     2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Handbuilding with Clay (Ages 7 – 9)   
Fee: $69.00   ($60.00 with membership)
Thursdays, March 10th – April 14th     4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Handbuilding with Clay (Ages 10 – 12)  
Fee: $69.00   ($60.00 with membership)
Mondays, March 7th – April 11th   4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Handbuilding with Clay (Ages 13 – 15)
Fee: $78.00 ($69.00 with membership)
Wednesdays, March 9th – April 13th      4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Learn to Throw on the Wheel (Ages 10 – 14)
Fee: $69.00 ($60.00 with membership)
Tuesdays, March 8th  – April 12th   4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 DRAWING SERIES
Children can register for any or all of the workshops in this series based on their interests. This series will help children develop their own unique ability to express themselves through drawing. Classes taught by L.Beardsworth.  All materials are included in the cost of the registration fee which is $37.00 per class or $33.00 with a membership.
• Drawing Lines (Ages 8 – 14)  
   Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 5 & 6 1:00 – 3:00 PM
• Drawing Volume & Shapes (Ages 8 – 14)
   Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 12 & 13 1:00 – 3:00 PM
• Drawing Textures (Ages 8 – 14)
   Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 19 & 20 1:00 – 3:00 PM
• Volume & Shape with Colour (Ages 8 – 14)
   Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 26 & 27 1:00 – 3:00 PM
• Textures with Colour (Ages 8 – 14)
   Saturday & Sunday, April 2 & 3 1:00 – 3:00 PM
• Colour: Harmony & Balance (Ages 8 – 14)
   Saturday & Sunday, April 9 & 10    1:00 – 3:00 PM
• Contract with Colour (Ages 8 – 14)
   Saturday & Sunday, April 16 & 17 1:00 – 3:00 PM
 
PAINTING

Painting for Kids (Ages 6-12)   Fee: $45.00 ($40.00 w/m)
Tuesdays, Jan. 25 – February 15 4:30 – 5:30 PM

COOKING
Cooking for Kids (Ages 9 – 12) Fee: 45.00 ($40. w/m)
Tuesdays, March 1 – 22       4:30 – 5:30 pm

Little Chefs (Ages 5-7) Fee: $45.00 (40.00 w/m)
Tuesdays, April 5 – 25 4:30 – 5:30 PM
 

CULTURAL
Beaded Wallet / Purses (Ages 9 – 16) Fee: Free
Wednesday, January 26th  4:30 – 7:30 PM

Family Flint Knapping (Ages 8+)  Fee: Free
Wednesdays, March 9th to March 30th   6:00 – 7:30 PM  

CRAFT CLASSES
All materials for childrens craft classe are included. Parent or guardians are welcome to attend but are not required to do so.  The registration fee for each class is $10.00 unless noted otherwise.

Winter Wonderland – Winter Themed Crafts (Ages 4 – 6)
Tuesday, January 25th  5:30 – 6:30 PM

Making Valentine’s Day Cards (Ages 4 – 6)
Thursday, February 10th 5:30 – 6:30 PM

St. Patrick’s Day Themed Crafts (Ages 4 – 6)
Tuesday, March 15th 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Make an Easter Basket (Ages 4 – 6)
Tuesday, April 19th 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Make a Mother’s Day Gift (Ages 4 – 6)
Tuesday, May 3rd   5:30 – 6:30 PM

Spring Has Sprung – Spring Themed Crafts (Ages 4 – 6)
Tuesday, May 17th 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Make a Father’s Day Gift (Ages 4 – 6)
Tuesday, June 14th 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Easter Fun with Arts & Crafts (Ages 6 – 12)  Fee: $35.00
Sunday, April 17th 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

MUSIC
Kids Singing & Rhythm (Ages 3-5)
Wednesdays, Mar. 9th to Apr. 27th  10:30 – 11:15 AM
Fee: $74.00 ($65.00 with membership)

WRITING
Creative Writing for Youth (Ages 8 – 15 yrs)
Saturday, February 12 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fee: $35.00 ($30.00 with membership)