Courses 2010 - 2011
Have fun while expressing yourself! Community Courses for Youth are taught by practicing artists in professional studios. Small class sizes and quality materials will allow you to learn new skills or improve on the ones you have.
Please note:
* Unless otherwise indicated youth courses are 8 weeks in length and include all materials and applicable taxes.
* There will be NO classes on Oct. 9, 10 & 11, 2010; Feb. 21, 2011; Mar. 12 to 17, 2011. .
-NEW!- Fashion and Fabric Studio
Thinking about pursuing a post-secondary program in fashion, fibre arts or developing a new creative skill? This course teaches you how to use a sewing machine, design textile works, screen print on fabric and more! From stylish neckwear to unique tote-bags, create a variety of fashionable accessories in our professional Textile and Fibre Arts Studio.
Thinking about pursuing a post-secondary program in fashion, fibre arts or developing a new creative skill? This course teaches you how to use a sewing machine, design textile works, screen print on fabric and more! From stylish neckwear to unique tote-bags, create a variety of fashionable accessories in our professional Textile and Fibre Arts Studio.
**Register Today! Ages 13-17 years.
| Cost | Age | Date | Time | Day | |
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| Register Online | $140 (8 weeks) | 13-17 | Sep 18 - Nov 13 | 1- 3 pm | Sat |
-NEW!- Bead and Jewellery Workshop
Make a variety of fun and fashionable jewellery pieces. This one-day workshop will teach you how to design unique necklaces, earrings and bracelets out of wire, chain, semi-precious stones and beads. Perfect for accessorizing and gift-giving! Class: 1 day
Make a variety of fun and fashionable jewellery pieces. This one-day workshop will teach you how to design unique necklaces, earrings and bracelets out of wire, chain, semi-precious stones and beads. Perfect for accessorizing and gift-giving! Class: 1 day
**Register Today! Ages 13-17 years.
| Cost | Age | Date | Time | Day | |
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| Register Online | $85 (1 day) | 13-17 | Nov 20 - Nov 20 | 12:30-4:30 pm | Sat |
-NEW!- Drawing and Illustration
Explore traditional storytelling, visual narrative and improve your drawing skills! With plenty of life and observational drawing, create hand-drawn graphics and illustrations to translate texts from books, magazines and advertisements. Focus is placed on drawing as a tool for developing ideas.
Explore traditional storytelling, visual narrative and improve your drawing skills! With plenty of life and observational drawing, create hand-drawn graphics and illustrations to translate texts from books, magazines and advertisements. Focus is placed on drawing as a tool for developing ideas.
**Register Today! Ages 13-17.
| Cost | Age | Date | Time | Day | |
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| Register Online | $140 (8 weeks) | 13-17 | Sep 18 - Nov 13 | 1- 3 pm | Sat |
| Register Online | $140 (8 weeks) | 13-17 | Jan 15 - Mar 5 | 1- 3 pm | Sat |
-NEW!- Intro to Glassmaking
Colour and glass unite in this hot course! Beginning with the art of flameworking, you’ll learn how to create basic shapes and original glass beads using a stationary bench torch. Next, you’ll learn basic glass cutting techniques, along with kiln forming and colour theory as you design a variety of fused glass accessories. Small class size – register early! Classes: 3 weeks
Colour and glass unite in this hot course! Beginning with the art of flameworking, you’ll learn how to create basic shapes and original glass beads using a stationary bench torch. Next, you’ll learn basic glass cutting techniques, along with kiln forming and colour theory as you design a variety of fused glass accessories. Small class size – register early! Classes: 3 weeks
**Register Today! Ages 14-17 years.
| Cost | Age | Date | Time | Day | |
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| Register Online | $185 (3 weeks) | 13-17 | Nov 6 - Nov 20 | 1-4 pm | Sat |
| Register Online | $185 (3 weeks) | 13-17 | Feb 20 - Mar 6 | 1-4 pm | Sat |
-NEW!- Mehndi Henna Painting Workshop
Explore the timeless art of Mehndi as you create intricate designs with henna! Traditionally used to decorate the body for celebrations, you will have the option to practice on canvas and wood while learning a variety of precise application techniques and patterns. Paint scrolls, swirls, paisley outlines and more! Class: 1 day
Explore the timeless art of Mehndi as you create intricate designs with henna! Traditionally used to decorate the body for celebrations, you will have the option to practice on canvas and wood while learning a variety of precise application techniques and patterns. Paint scrolls, swirls, paisley outlines and more! Class: 1 day
**Register Today! Ages 16 years and up.
| Cost | Age | Date | Time | Day | |
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| Register Online | $62 (1 day) | 13-17 | Mar 27 - Mar 27 | 1-4 pm | Sun |
-NEW!- Modern and Lyrical Dance
Express yourself while experiencing the intense, theatrical style of modern and lyrical dance! Learn fundamental movement skills, phrases and musicality while improving your flexibility and coordination. No previous experience necessary
Express yourself while experiencing the intense, theatrical style of modern and lyrical dance! Learn fundamental movement skills, phrases and musicality while improving your flexibility and coordination. No previous experience necessary
**Register Today! Ages 16 years.
| Cost | Age | Date | Time | Day | |
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| Register Online | $134 (10 weeks) | 13-17 | Sep 19 - Nov 28 | 12-1:30 pm | Sun |
| Register Online | $134 (10 weeks) | 13-17 | Jan 16 - Mar 27 | 12-1:30 pm | Sun |
-NEW!- Scene Study for Actors
Build and improve your acting and communication skills. Learn to prepare and rehearse monologues, improvise scenes and develop characters. With plenty of feedback from a theatre professional, gain vocal, physical and expressive techniques for the stage; great for auditioning for a role, theatre program or just having fun! No experience required. *Recommended/suitable for students considering or preparing to apply for a Regional Arts or post-secondary fine arts program.
Build and improve your acting and communication skills. Learn to prepare and rehearse monologues, improvise scenes and develop characters. With plenty of feedback from a theatre professional, gain vocal, physical and expressive techniques for the stage; great for auditioning for a role, theatre program or just having fun! No experience required. *Recommended/suitable for students considering or preparing to apply for a Regional Arts or post-secondary fine arts program.
**Register Today! Ages 13-17 years.
| Cost | Age | Date | Time | Day | |
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| Register Online | $130 (8 weeks) | 13-17 | Sep 18 - Nov 13 | 10 am-12 pm | Sat |
| Register Online | $130 (8 weeks) | 13-17 | Jan 15 - Mar 5 | 10 am-12 pm | Sat |
-NEW!- Wood Sculpting
Learn the artistry of hand carving and design and enhance your skills in wood working. With step-by-step demonstrations and individual attention from a professional wood artist, you will be introduced to various hand tools and techniques in relief sculpting which can then be applied to make unique textural patterns and custom features in furniture or other wood projects. Classes: 3 weeks
Learn the artistry of hand carving and design and enhance your skills in wood working. With step-by-step demonstrations and individual attention from a professional wood artist, you will be introduced to various hand tools and techniques in relief sculpting which can then be applied to make unique textural patterns and custom features in furniture or other wood projects. Classes: 3 weeks
**Register Today! Ages 16 years and up.
| Cost | Age | Date | Time | Day | |
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| Register Online | $118 (3 weeks) | 13-17 | Oct 21 - Nov 4 | 7-10 pm | Thu |
| Register Online | $118 (3 weeks) | 13-17 | Feb 24 - Mar 10 | 7-10 pm | Thu |
Black and White Photography
Learn about photography with this hands-on introduction to camera and darkroom techniques. Topics will include camera use and composition, as well as processing, developing film and printing. Please bring a 35mm camera and one roll of Black & White 400 ASA film to the first class. Additional supplies will be discussed at the first class.
Learn about photography with this hands-on introduction to camera and darkroom techniques. Topics will include camera use and composition, as well as processing, developing film and printing. Please bring a 35mm camera and one roll of Black & White 400 ASA film to the first class. Additional supplies will be discussed at the first class.
**Register Today! Ages 16 years.
| Cost | Age | Date | Time | Day | |
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| Register Online | $225 (10 weeks) | 13-17 | Sep 21 - Nov 23 | 7-9 pm | Tue |
Fine Art Studio
Create with a wide variety of materials ranging from pen and ink, pastels, charcoal, acrylic paint and more. This class will allow you to express yourself while learning diverse visual art techniques. New projects every session.
Create with a wide variety of materials ranging from pen and ink, pastels, charcoal, acrylic paint and more. This class will allow you to express yourself while learning diverse visual art techniques. New projects every session.
**Register Today! Ages 13-17 years.
| Cost | Age | Date | Time | Day | |
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| Register Online | $140 (8 weeks) | 13-17 | Jan 15 - Mar 5 | 2:45-4:45 pm | Sat |
Intro to Digital Photography
Have fun with your digital camera while practicing how to take better pictures. This course will introduce you to the digital medium, photographic techniques, camera functions, composition, lighting and more! Please bring any digital camera to class.
Have fun with your digital camera while practicing how to take better pictures. This course will introduce you to the digital medium, photographic techniques, camera functions, composition, lighting and more! Please bring any digital camera to class.
**Register Today! Ages 13-17 years.
| Cost | Age | Date | Time | Day | |
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| Register Online | $145 (8 weeks) | 13-17 | Sep 22 - Nov 10 | 7-8:30 pm | Wed |
| Register Online | $145 (8 weeks) | 13-17 | Jan 19 - Mar 9 | 7-8:30 pm | Wed |
Musical Theatre
Discover the magic of live theatre! Learn to sing and dance while performing scenes from some of the most famous musicals of our time. The course will work towards a stage production, and you’ll perform songs and original choreography for your family and friends in our RBC Theatre.
Discover the magic of live theatre! Learn to sing and dance while performing scenes from some of the most famous musicals of our time. The course will work towards a stage production, and you’ll perform songs and original choreography for your family and friends in our RBC Theatre.
**Register Today! Ages 13-17 years.
| Cost | Age | Date | Time | Day | |
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| Register Online | $160 (8 weeks) | 13-17 | Sep 11 - Nov 6 | 12:30-3 pm | Sat |
Portfolio Prep
Planning to apply for the Regional Arts or post-secondary visual arts program? If so, this class is for you! Using a variety of techniques and media, prepare original works of art for your portfolio. Our qualified Instructor will help you develop a well-rounded selection that will let your talents shine!
Planning to apply for the Regional Arts or post-secondary visual arts program? If so, this class is for you! Using a variety of techniques and media, prepare original works of art for your portfolio. Our qualified Instructor will help you develop a well-rounded selection that will let your talents shine!
**Register Today! Children 13 - 17 years.
| Cost | Age | Date | Time | Day | |
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| Register Online | $140 (8 weeks) | 13-17 | Sep 18 - Nov 13 | 2:45-4:45 pm | Sat |
Pottery and Ceramic Art
Discover the art of pottery and ceramics. Through demonstrations, hands-on exercises and plenty of individual instruction, students will learn foundational techniques for hand-building ceramic pieces, creating pottery on the wheel and applying a variety of glazing and finishing methods. New projects every session.
Discover the art of pottery and ceramics. Through demonstrations, hands-on exercises and plenty of individual instruction, students will learn foundational techniques for hand-building ceramic pieces, creating pottery on the wheel and applying a variety of glazing and finishing methods. New projects every session.
**Register Today! Ages 13-17 years.
| Cost | Age | Date | Time | Day | |
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| Register Online | $145 (8 weeks) | 13-17 | Sep 20 - Nov 15 | 6:30-8:30 pm | Mon |
| Register Online | $145 (8 weeks) | 13-17 | Jan 10 - Mar 7 | 6:30-8:30 pm | Mon |
Saturday Pottery
Explore the creative possibilities of clay! Roll up your sleeves and get ready to create coil, slab and pinch pots, and learn how to throw bowls on the potter’s wheel. Then decorate and finish your pieces with colourful glazes. New projects every session.
Explore the creative possibilities of clay! Roll up your sleeves and get ready to create coil, slab and pinch pots, and learn how to throw bowls on the potter’s wheel. Then decorate and finish your pieces with colourful glazes. New projects every session.
**Register Today! Children 11 - 13 years.
| Cost | Age | Date | Time | Day | |
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| Register Online | $145 (8 weeks) | 11-13 | Sep 18 - Nov 13 | 1-3 pm | Sat |
| Register Online | $145 (8 weeks) | 11-13 | Jan 15 - Mar 5 | 1-3 pm | Sat |
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Register By Mail/Fax Mail or Fax your registration form to us if you don't want to register online. |
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