Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre Fall Program 2014

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1 Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre Fall Program POTTERY STUDIO BEGINNER WHEEL- 4 Weeks Basic Introduction to wheel throwing-learn the ancient art of throwing pottery on a potter s wheel. Class limit is 5. Instructor: Sue Rayner Dates: Sat. Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18 Time: 1 pm 3:30 pm Fee: $50.00 members $75.00 non members Material Fee: Clay and firing extra INTRODUCTION TO EARTHERNWARE AND CONE 04 FIRING This class will focus on the decorative techniques on earthenware clay, using slips, and majolica glaze. Instructor: Steve Bogue Dates: Tues. Sept. 9 Oct. 21 Time: 7:00 9:30 pm Fee: $ or $20.00 per session Material Fee: Clay extra (glazing & 04 firing included) THROWING TALL Gord Shuttleworth a London potter, taught by Chris Sneddon, has been potting for 12 years. Throwing Tall Columnar Vases Gord will demonstrate throwing 3 tall forms and joining them to construct one tall vase. Gord will also be available after his demo to assist potters with their own throwing. Instructor: Gord Shuttleworth Dates: Tuesday Sept. 23 Time: 10:00 am 12:00 noon Fee: Cost - $15.00 lunch included MICHAEL KIFER April 11, 12, 2015 Save the date for this fabulous weekend of experiences in colour. Michael Kifer 'Expressive, Painterly Earthenware' Working as a potter for over 30 years, Michigan-based potter, Michael Kefir, will spend the weekend demonstrating his whimsical approach to textured clay construction. He will also demonstrate his painterly approach to decorating clay, by spraying and brushing underglazes, and various other methods to decorate and embellish his work. 1

2 FIBRE ARTS BEGINNERS FELTING Learn to felt with the Fibre Arts Group. Create simple landscape designs. First night will be a sunset and the second night will be a simple landscape of your choice (approximately 8 X 10). Kit Fee is less than $20.00 and will include everything that you will need. Date: Tuesday Sept. 30 & Oct. 7 Time: 7 9 pm Fee: $20members/$30 non-members Material Fee: kit fee extra payable to the instructor RUGHOOKING CREATING TEXTURE IN RUG HOOKING - 2 Days In this class you will be empowered to create distinctive hooking. By using creative stitches, wide cut sculpting, a bit of Proddy, Sari silks, textured yarn, Trapunto and a bit of glitz etc., you will further develop a unique hooking style. Class will work a linen sampler, 10 x 8, with the methods demonstrated. Notes will be provided for future reference. Originally a four day course, this seminar will appeal to hookers with some experience. Maximum 15 people. Instructor: Beatrice Grant Dates: Fri. Oct. 3 & Sat. Oct. 4 Time: 9:30 am -3:30 p.m. Fee: $75.00 members/ $ non members Material Fee: Sampler printed on linen plus printed notes, $10 per student. FINE ARTS MIXED MEDIA - 1 DAY This class offers a sense of freedom and play. You will learn the foundations of mixed media art through experimentation and layering. Explore your creativity through the use of mediums such as acrylic paint, pastels, images, papers and more. You will learn to prepare your surface and layer using methods such as collage, photo image transfer, stenciling and stamping. Instructor: Ruth Davis Dates: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Time: Sat. Nov. 15 Fee: $30 members $60 non-members PAINTING WITH NATURE FOR ACRYLIC PAINTERS Instructor: Anita Woods Dates: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Time: Tuesday Sept. 30 & Wed. Oct. 1 Fee: $80 members only BEYOND THE BRUSH ACRYLIC TECHNIQUES Join Kate in discovering the many ways you can apply acrylic paint to your canvas or wooden panel. Using a variety of tools and acrylic mediums you will discover how you can bring texture and depth to your paintings. Instructor: Kate Innes Dates: Oct. 10 & 17 Time: 9:30-3:00 Fee: $55 members only 2

3 QUILTING CLASSES BURGOYNE SURROUNDED - 4 sessions Learn to make this traditional pattern that has been enjoying renewed popularity recently. Based on an even grid, you will learn how to make the units fit together perfectly. Instructor: Julie Martin Dates: Thursday, Sept. 25, Oct. 9, 16, & 30 Time: 9:30 am - 12 noon Fee: $50 members only TAKE A BOW - 2 sessions Traditional Bow Tie blocks, sashed and on-point, make up this stunning scrap quilt. First session- learn to make the blocks using 1 1/2" and 2 1/2" strips. Second session - 1 full day - completed blocks will be assembled and on-point setting will be demonstrated. Instructor: Lorraine Stevens Dates & Times - Wed. Nov pm, - Sat. Nov. 29-9:30 am - 3:30 pm Fee: $40 members only PATCHWORK ESSENTIALS - 6 classes Today s quilts require the learning of new skills and understandings. This class will concentrate on these while giving the satisfaction of making a first quilt! Starting with a jelly roll of coordinated fabrics, we will study the colour selection and arrangement, learn rotary cutting techniques, practice accurate ¼ seam allowances, organized construction and pressing techniques, using a pattern from Scrap Basket Sensations by Kim Brackett. *Homework is essential. Instructor: Jean Hillis Date: Starts Tuesday Oct. 7th Time: 7-9 pm Fee: $60 members/$90 non-members FYI - TIPS & TECNIQUES FOR QUILTERS A series of short classes, on Wednesday evenings, to add to your knowledge and creative experiences. Tricks You Need to Know About Drafting Wed. Sept pm Instructor: Jean Hillis - Fee $10 members/$20 non-members Zentangle Inspiration for Free Motion Quilting Expand your design repertoire by incorporating the patterns of this exciting art form. Wed. Oct pm -Instructor- Audrianna DeSouza - Fee- $10 members/$20 non-members Felted Knitting Wed Oct 8 & Oct pm -Instructors: Judy Millard & Linda White - Fee $20 members only Tips for Making T -Shirt Quilts Wed. Oct pm - Instructor - Ann Thomas - Fee $10 members/$20 non-members 'Hexies' - English Paper-Piecing- Wed Nov pm - Instructor - Jean Hillis - Fee $10 members/$20 non-members 3

4 QUILTING CLASSES STACKING THE DECK- 1 day We are going to make stacks of fabric, cut an arc, sew, restack the new fabric, cut more arcs, sew, swap, cut some more, sew some more until we are happy with what we've done. Then we'll figure what we are going to do with it all! Take risks and have fun with this technique!! Instructor: Sue Clark Date: Sat. Nov 1 Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Fee: $30 members $60 non members SEWING DISCOVER A LOVE OF SEWING 3 Sessions Discover a love of sewing. Have help fitting pants and tops. Finish items from your uncompleted treasures, or just update your measurement techniques. Basic sewing skills preferred. Students must have access to their own machine. Instructor: Maureen Ross Date: Fri. Nov. 7, 14 & 28 Time: 7-9 pm Fee: $30 members only CHILDRENS CLASSES CHILDRENS POTTERY 4 Weeks Would you like to create colourful and fun works of clay? The only limit is your imagination. Limit is 8 children, so don t delay. Instructor: Paulette Robertson Ages: years old Dates: Tues. Sept. 9, 16, 23 & 30 Time: 4:30 pm - 6 pm Fee: $70 materials included Ages: 6-9 years old Dates: Sat. Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am Fee: $70 materials included QUILLING Quilling is a fun and creative art form using strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together into decorative designs. In this class, we will be focusing on the various techniques with multicoloured papers to make your own masterpiece, with examples given of monogrammed initials and an intricate snowflake. You will be provided with all materials including a quilling tool that will allow you to continue making your own works of art at home. Ages: 8 and up Dates: Sat. September 27, 2014 Time: 9:00 12:00 noon Fee: $32.00 materials included 4

5 COLOUR PLAY WITH ALCOHOL INKS Prepare yourself for an intense colour experience with this expressive medium. We will be experimenting with the application of vibrant inks to a variety of surfaces including yupo, paper, fabric and ceramic. The results are lively and exciting! Ages: 8 and up Dates: Sat. October 25 Time: 9:30 11:30 am Fee: $25.00 materials included EXPERIMENTAL WATERCOLOUR SNOWFLAKES! In this three step process, students will plan a layout using word and image transfers including the design of their own snowflake, then apply watercolour paint techniques along with a variety of experimental mediums to produce vivid and exciting works of art! Ages: 11 and up Dates: Wed., November 26, December 3,10 Time: 4:30 5:30 pm Fee: $35.00 materials included ZENTANGLE 1 Zentangle 1 is a fun and relaxing method of artistic doodling! This exciting art form, developed by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts, uses specific, easy-to-learn patterns drawn with focus, imagination and intentionality to create complex pieces of art. Students will gain a sense of empowerment and self-satisfaction with the quality of work they will successfully accomplish. Ages: 9 and up Dates: Sat. October 4, 2014 Time: 9:00 12:00 noon Fee: $32.00 materials included ZENTANGLE 2 Zentangle 2 continues to explore this expressive form of artistic doodling! We will be learning new and more complex patterns to add to our current lexicon, as well as advanced techniques to contribute depth and dimension to our work. We will experiment with variable borders, irregular shapes, enhancements, shading, value patterns, composition and ZIA (Zentangle Inspired Art). If you enjoyed Zentangle 1, you won t want to miss this next exciting journey! Prerequisite: Zentangle 1 or equivalent Ages: 9 and up Dates: Sat. October 18, 2014 Time: 9:00 12:00 noon Fee: $32.00 materials inclujded CHRISTMAS CARD MAKING Get ready for Christmas with these five creative designs that incoporate a variety of techniques for card making. This class will allow students to team up with a favourite adult (parent, grandparent, etc.) if they wish, for an enriched bonding experience Ages: 8 and up Dates: Sat. Dec. 6, 2014 Time: 9:00 12:00 am Fee: $28.00 each registrant materials included 5

6 CLASS REGISTRATION INFORMATION Class registration begins Sept. 2, 9:00 am Unless otherwise noted, all those registering for classes must be paid up members of the Creative Arts Centre, Box 384, Ingersoll ON., N5C 3V3. Please make cheques payable to the Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre. Visa, MasterCard, and Debit are accepted. Registration & payment is required for all classes and workshops by mail or in person. Credit card registrations are accepted by phone. Classes are limited in size, so please register early. Registration deadline is one week prior to the class. Not a Member? Ask about our first time membership pro-rated policy. Refund policy: If there is insufficient class registration, you will be notified and the fee will be refunded. Adult classes are for persons 18 years & older. Class Registration: Member Non-Member Child Name: Address: Phone: Class: Date: Time: Fee: Please make cheques payable to Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre Mastercard, Visa and Debit also accepted 6 *Adult Members Studio Sessions( no formal instruction) Painters - Mon. 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Potters - Thurs. 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Quilters - Mon. 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Thurs: 3:00 pm - 10 :00pm Fibre Artists - 2nd & 4th Wed. of each month 10 am - 3:30 pm Schedule of activities available at the Centre and at Rug Hookers: Each Tues. of the month 9:30am - 3:30 pm Studio Time is available when no classes are scheduled. *A voluntary toonie donation is encouraged for studio use Membership June 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015 Individuals $ Families (2 adults- same address) $ Students (over 16 with student card) $55.00 Oxford Quilters Guild Meetings Morning - 1st Thurs. of each month (Sept June) 9:30 am - noon Evening - Wed. night before the Thursday morning meeting 7 pm - 9:30 pm