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2 SUMMER CLASSES 2014 ADULT CLASSES 1 WORKSHOPS (Shorter sessions) 2 CHILDREN S & TEEN CAMPS 4 Have a question? Contact: registration@artgalleryofburlington.com HOW TO REGISTER By Phone: ext. 307 In person: Monday-Thurday (9am-9pm) Friday & Saturday (9am-4pm) Sunday (12-4pm) at the Brock Lobby desk. Online: Please visit artgalleryofburlington.com AGB Members receive a $25 discount on most classes. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Debit, Cheques & Cash. Registration is complete upon receipt of fee. ART SUPPLIES Adult students must supply their own materials unless noted otherwise. Supply lists will be provided at registration. Materials for children s courses are included in the registration fee. CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY Refunds are cheques payable to registrants, subject to the following: We Accept: 1. The AGB reserves the right to cancel or combine classes if minimum enrollment is not met. 2. Registrants will be notified seven (7) business days before the scheduled class date. 3. No refund will be given after the third week of an eight week course or 1st day of camp. 4. Except for courses cancelled by the gallery, all refunds will be subject to a twenty-five dollar administration charge and a pro-rated deduction for classes up to AND including the date of the refund request. 5. Refunds will be issued within six weeks of the cancellation. Save your receipt for tax purposes. Classes sponsored by: The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore

3 JULY & AUGUST CLASSES ADULTS 16+ ADULT CLASSES A09 Let's Draw - Fee $185 July 8-31 Tues & Thurs (8 classes) Time: 7-10 pm A beginners course for anyone who wants to improve their drawing skills. Basic skills such as proportion, contour, the creation of depth and shading are stressed. Each lesson includes a demonstration, short lecture and plenty of practice. Instructor: Jonathan Smith A13 Digital Photography Fee $185 July 29 - Aug 21 Tues & Thurs (8 classes) Time: 7-10 pm Improve your photography; get to know your camera, settings and menus. Great start for beginners and valuable review for the advanced photographer. This course is a thorough introduction to digital camera settings and covers not only technical aspects but also the creative side of photography resulting in better images for you. Camera equipment required see course outline. Instructor: Jorj Takacs A22 Life Drawing Studio - Fee $115 July 9 - Aug 20 Wed (7 classes) Time: 7-10 pm Drawing from the nude model. No instructor. A52 Throwing a Fit - Fee $185 (non-member) Mondays July 7 Aug 18 ((6 weeks - no class Aug 4) Time: 7 10 pm Throw out your frustrations in a creative way. This class will allow you to experiment with a variety of pottery techniques; you can learn new skills and perfect old ones. Hand builders are always welcome. Instructor Michelle Lynn A89 Plein Air Landscape in Oil - Fee $145 July 8 - Aug 12 Tues (6 classes) Time: 6:30-9:30 pm Advance your Plein Air skills working on site in the local landscape. Participants will be challenged to hone their painting skills learning useful tips such as choosing a scene, creating dynamic compositions, colour/palette set-up and mastering varied painting techniques. Developing your alla prima technique, this course will enable you to expand your personal style, and create glowing light filled paintings. Instructor: Julie Donec ❶

4 JULY & AUGUST WORKSHOPS ADULTS 16+ WORKSHOPS W05 Green Screen Photography Fee $55 July 19 Sat (1 class) Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm With Green Screen Photography you can place your subject on any background. Save hundreds of dollars in backgrounds by using digital backgrounds available off the web and learn how to place your subject in the correct scale for the background. Learn how to choose the best lighting and clothing and so much more. Class size is limited and will fill up quickly. Instructor: Jorj Takacs W06 Image Transfers Workshop - Fee $125 Aug 6-7, Wed & Thurs (4 classes) Time: 7-10 pm This four session workshop for beginners and returning students will focus on creating art works with a variety of image transfer techniques and commonly associated procedures such as collage. (Image re-presentation, layering and illusory space). Enjoy learning how to combine transfers with painting, drawing and printmaking to make mixed media artworks that express your artistic interests with clarity and confidence. Instructor: Kevin Willson W10 Collage Painting - Fee $125 July 14-16, Mon & Wed (4 classes) Time: 7-10 pm Collage Painting fuses art and non-art materials and techniques to inspire creativity and the production of original artworks. This workshop is designed to accommodate the interests of new and returning students. With the aid of the instructor, work with your chosen painting medium and collage fragments to create wonderful and provocative art pieces. Instructor: Kevin Willson W17 Creative Encaustic Collage - Fee $70 Aug 6 & 13 Wed (2 classes) Time: 6:30-9:30 pm Discover the ancient technique of Encaustic Painting! During this two evening workshop you will explore the wonderful medium of using beeswax and oil paint along with various techniques of collage, layering, and adding other small items such as glass and stones to create 2-3 pieces of 5"x7" and 8"x10" creative artworks.materials fee of $30 payable to instructor at first class for wax and other items. Instructor: Robbin Pulver-Andrews ❷

5 W28 Carve a Miniature Owl - Fee $125 July 31 - Aug 21 Thurs (4 classes) Time: 6:30-9:30 pm This 4 evening workshop offers students the opportunity to gain experience in the basics of woodcarving and decorative painting. Students will carve and paint their own miniature owl. There is a materials fee of $40 payable to the instructor at the first class for all required materials. Instructor: Michael Sheppard W43 Paint Big! - Fee $125 July Thurs (4 classes) Time: 7-10 pm Let go of all of your creative inhibitions and have fun painting something big and bold. Use large canvases and large brushes to create your own masterpieces. All levels are welcome and a sense of adventure is encouraged. Materials required include acrylic paints of three colours or more and a canvas of 30"x40" or bigger. Instructor: Sandee Ewasiuk W47 Raku Experiments - Fee $125 July 16,17,23,24 Wed & Thurs (4 classes) Time: 7-10 pm This workshop for experienced potters is participant based. Individuals are encouraged to push the boundary of form and at the last session, vitrify their findings with a raku firing. Surface treatment including glaze application, fuming with salts and sugars, and diversifying materials for reduction will be an exciting part of the greater experiment. Instructor: Reid Flock W53 Metal Mosaic Art - Fee $125 July 7-28 Mon (4 classes) Time: 7-10 pm Learn how to make stunning mosaics using copper, bronze, and other metals to form pictures, tabletops and more. From using sheeting to recycled metal, learn to cut, form, etch, and solder in this hands on workshop. Supplies can be brought in by the student or purchased directly from the instructor. Costs vary depending on size of project ($10-$100). Instructor: Dee Puharic ❸

6 WEEK OF JULY 7-11 EACH DAY KIDS' CLASSES C01 WHAT A CHARACTER! (Ages 4-6yr) - Fee $145 Have you ever wished you could make a storybook character come to life? You can by using drawing, collage, fabric, sculpture, printmaking, and so much more! Each class will begin with a theatrical retelling of a popular children s book. A multi-dimensional project designed for a character in each story allows the children to experience literature in an exciting and interactive way. All materials are provided. Instructor: Heather Borsellino C31 Adventures with Art (Ages 4-6yr) - Fee $145 Let's get our hands dirty and get inspired! Together we will explore the wonderful world of creativity and imagination by using fun art materials and tools! We will learn all about patterns, textures and colors while getting a little inspiration from the great artists that came before us. Instructor: Elena Espinoza C02 Creative Clay (Ages 6-8yr) - Fee $150 Clay sculpture and pots will be made using handbuilding techniques. Surface decoration, texture and alternatives to glazing will be included in this special clay program. Instructor: Heather Kuzyk C07 Snap, Crackle, POP ART (Ages 6-8yr) - Fee $145 Explore Pop and Street Art created by artists; Haring, Lichtenstein, Warhol, Jasper Johns as well as more contemporary pop art from artist s like Takashi Murakami. Each week kids will study then recreate their own version of art inspired by one artist; connecting art history to life. Instructor: Heather Kuzyk C26 Wonderfully Warped (Ages 8+yr) - Fee $145 Time: 9:00 am- 12:00 pm Spend your mornings creating useful art! Learn different weaving techniques that can be done at home with ordinary items. At the end of the week you will have a collection of cool handmade items you made, and the knowledge to make more! Instructor: Erin Riches ❹

7 C37 Fun with Puppets (Ages 8-10yr) - Fee $240 Welcome to the magical world of puppetry. Have a little fun creating your own puppets. Puppeteers will build, paint and manipulate puppets to illustrate characters and stories they create themselves. The course will conclude with an exciting, co-operative puppet theatre presentation. Show times to be announced at the first class. Instructor: Eileen Earnshaw-Borghesan C06 Detailed Drawing (Ages 10-12yr) - Fee $145 For those with a passion for serious drawing and a wild imagination! Explore and take inspiration from mythological creatures and characters common to popular culture (Harry Potter, Narnia, Lord of Rings), while furthering drawing techniques, anatomy and creative problem-solving. Instructor: Kevin Willson C44 Adventures With Digital Photography & Photoshop (Ages 10+yr) - Fee $150 Learn how to TAKE great pictures and how to MAKE great pictures too. We will bring our digital photographs to new artistic heights as you learn the ins and outs of your camera, exciting photography techniques and computer enhancing skills - Mad Scientist sort of stuff, but more artistic. Instructor: Kevin Willson T01 Handbuilding & Wheel Techniques for Teens (Ages 13+yr) - Fee $250 An introduction to the processes of ceramics. We will produce a slab formed object, such as a vase, jewellery box, platter, etc. and then work on the potter's wheel. Topics include the methods of forming, as well as decoration using coloured slips, carving, sgraffito and finishing the pieces by glazing and firing the works. Instructor: Michelle Lynn ASK ABOUT OUR FLEXIBLE DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP TIMES! ❺

8 WEEK OF JULY EACH DAY KIDS' CLASSES C01 WHAT A CHARACTER! (Ages 4-6yr) - Fee $145 Have you ever wished you could make a storybook character come to life? You can by using drawing, collage, fabric, sculpture, printmaking, and so much more! Each class will begin with a theatrical retelling of a popular children s book. A multi-dimensional project designed for a character in each story allows the children to experience literature in an exciting and interactive way. All materials are provided. Instructor: Heather Borsellino C31 Adventures with Art (Ages 4-6yr) - Fee $145 Let's get our hands dirty and get inspired! Together we will explore the wonderful world of creativity and imagination by using fun art materials and tools! We will learn all about patterns, textures and colors while getting a little inspiration from the great artists that came before us. Instructor: Elena Espinoza C02 Creative Clay (Ages 6-8yr) - Fee $150 Clay sculpture and pots will be made using handbuilding techniques. Surface decoration, texture and alternatives to glazing will be included in this special clay program. Instructor: Heather Kuzyk C18 Art FUNdamentals (Ages 6-8yr) - Fee $240 Using a range of two- and three dimensional materials and techniques (drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, clay and more) this class will explore themes of nature and the environment. Instructor: Laura Marotta C32 Claywork for Kids (Ages 8-10yr) - Fee $150 Explore the creative possibilities of clay. Be inspired by our ceramic collection and learn handbuilding techniques including slab, pinch, coil and hollow building. We have exciting projects to challenge every skill level. Instructor: Michelle Lynn ❻

9 C23 Creating A Comic Book (Ages 8-10yr) - Fee $145 This course will focus on how to make a comic book or graphic novel. Take the story from idea to finished product and all the steps in between. Classes include: how to make a character, how to guide and develop characters, how to let your art tell a story, common ideals in comics, and how to work up a full page instead of a series of panels. Instructor: Craig Arndt C23 Creating A Comic Book (Ages 10-12yr) - Fee $145 This course will focus on how to make a comic book or graphic novel. Take the story from idea to finished product and all the steps in between. Classes include: how to make a character, how to guide and develop characters, how to let your art tell a story, common ideals in comics, and how to work up a full page instead of a series of panels. Instructor: Craig Arndt C44 Adventures With Digital Photography & Photoshop (Ages 10+yr) - Fee $150 Learn how to TAKE great pictures and how to MAKE great pictures too. We will bring our digital photographs to new artistic heights as you learn the ins and outs of your camera, exciting photography techniques and computer enhancing skills - Mad Scientist sort of stuff, but more artistic. Instructor: Kevin Willson WEEK OF JULY EACH DAY C39 Kinder Art & Craft (Ages 4-6yr) - Fee $145 An opportunity for 4 to 6 year olds to make friends while making art, to develop the design and problem solving skills associated with visual thinking and a place to have a great hands-on experience with the arts through drawing, painting and craft projects. Instructor: Laura Marotta ❼

10 KIDS' CLASSES C39 Kinder Art & Craft (Ages 4-6yr) - Fee $145 An opportunity for 4 to 6 year olds to make friends while making art, to develop the design and problem solving skills associated with visual thinking and a place to have a great hands-on experience with the arts through drawing, painting and craft projects. Instructor: Laura Marotta C22 Creating Cartoons (Ages 6-8yr) - Fee $145 Students develop their imagination and sense of humour while learning the basics of the art of cartooning; facial expression, animals, characters, and how to develop a comic strip Instructor: Craig Arndt C37 Fun with Puppets (Ages 6-8yrs) - Fee $240 Welcome to the magical world of puppetry. Have a little fun creating your own puppets. Puppeteers will build, paint and manipulate puppets to illustrate characters and stories they create themselves. The course will conclude with an exciting, co-operative puppet theatre presentation. Show times to be announced at the first class. Instructor: Eileen Earnshaw-Borghesan C02 Creative Clay (Ages 8-10yr) - Fee $150 Clay sculpture and pots will be made using handbuilding techniques. Surface decoration, texture and alternatives to glazing will be included in this special clay program. Instructor: Heather Kuzyk C44 Adventures With Digital Photography & Photoshop (Ages 8-10yr) - Fee $150 Learn how to TAKE great pictures and how to MAKE great pictures too. We will bring our digital photographs to new artistic heights as you learn the ins and outs of your camera, exciting photography techniques and computer enhancing skills - Mad Scientist sort of stuff, but more artistic. Instructor: Kevin Willson C03 Handbuilding & Wheel Techniques for Kids (Ages 10-12yr) - Fee $250 Time: 9am - 4pm Students explore handbuilding construction techniques, experiment with shapes and texture and try basic techniques for throwing cylinders and bowls on the wheel. More challenging work will be assigned to students with previous experience. Instructor: Michelle Lynn ❽

11 C23 Creating A Comic Book (Ages 10-12yr) - Fee $145 This course will focus on how to make a comic book or graphic novel. Take the story from idea to finished product and all the steps in between. Classes include: how to make a character, how to guide and develop characters, how to let your art tell a story, common ideals in comics, and how to work up a full page instead of a series of panels. Instructor: Craig Arndt T12 Drawing and Painting for Teens (Ages 13+yr) - Fee $240 Students will explore many aspects of drawing including imaginative illustrative drawing, to the practice of drawing from objects and photographs. Some of these drawings will be studies for paintings and other painted projects such as posters, book covers, albums covers etc. Bring your imagination! Instructor: Sandee Ewasiuk WEEK OF JULY 28 - AUG 1 EACH DAY C15 Little Artists (Ages 4-6yr) - Fee $145 A variety of art and craft projects will be explored to challenge and engage each child in the creative process. Students will learn how to handle art materials and develop their personal creativity and self-esteem. Students should come prepared to make art and have fun! Instructor: Janessa Friesen C31 Adventures with Art (Ages 4-6yr) - Fee $145 Let's get our hands dirty and get inspired! Together we will explore the wonderful world of creativity and imagination by using fun art materials and tools! We will learn all about patterns, textures and colors while getting a little inspiration from the great artists that came before us. Instructor: Elena Espinoza C30 Small Masters at Work (Ages 6-8yr) - Fee $145 Children will be creating works of art inspired by famous artists. We will view works from our Permanent Collection and other famous Canadian artists. Each day will have a different theme; come join the fun. Instructor: Eileen Earnshaw-Borghesan ❾

12 KIDS' CLASSES C09 Animal Stories in Clay (Ages 7-9yr) - Fee $150 This class will provide a fun environment where children will be guided through the process of clay handbuilding, using techniques including sculpture, pinch pots, coil building and slab. Children will be encouraged to use their imagination to create unique pieces of art. Projects will include animal masks and animal sculptures with realistic or imaginary features. Instructor: Sheila Clennell C32 Claywork for Kids (Ages 8-10yr) - Fee $150 Explore the creative possibilities of clay. Be inspired by our ceramic collection and learn handbuilding techniques including slab, pinch, coil and hollow building. We have exciting projects to challenge every skill level. Instructor: Michelle Lynn C20 Open Art Box (Ages 9-11yr) - Fee $ 240 Create like an artist as you bring your expressions to life experimenting with a wide variety of of materials and techniques. In this class both traditional and non-traditional approaches to making art will be explored as we learn to work from observation and imagination. The sky is no longer the limit! Instructor: Kevin Willson WEEK OF AUG 5-8 EACH DAY E09 Animal Stories in Clay (Ages 7-9yr) - Fee $120 This class will provide a fun environment where children will be guided through the process of clay hand building, using techniques including sculpture, pinch pots, coil building and slab. Children will be encouraged to use their imagination to create unique pieces of art. Projects will include animal masks and animal sculptures with realistic or imaginary features. Instructor: Sheila Clennell ASK ABOUT OUR FLEXIBLE DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP TIMES! ❿

13 E25 Creative Corner (Ages 7-10yr) - Fee $200 Children will explore a variety of art and craft projects designed to challenge and engage each child in the creative process. Students will learn how to handle art materials and develop their personal creativity and self-esteem. Students should come prepared to make art and have fun! Instructor: Janessa Friesen E07 Snap, Crackle, POP ART (Ages 8-10yr) - Fee $110 Explore Pop and Street Art created by artists; Haring, Lichtenstein, Warhol, Jasper Johns as well as more contemporary pop art from artist s like Takashi Murakami. Each week kids will study then recreate their own version of art inspired by one artist; connecting art history to life. Instructor: Heather Kuzyk E37 Fun with Puppets (Ages 10-12yr) - Fee $200 Welcome to the magical world of puppetry. Have fun creating your own puppets and then we will do a presentation for your family. Show times to be announced at thebeginning of each week. Instructor: Eileen Earnshaw-Borghesan E24 Stop Motion Animation (Ages 11+yr) - Fee $200 Create your own short animation sequences using paper, clay, Lego - and whatever else you can get your hands on! Learn a variety of stop motion applications using BAC mac laptops and/or your own ios devices, and screen your creations for family and friends Instructor: Richelle Pollard E01 Handbuilding & Wheel Techniques for Teens (Ages 13+yr) - Fee $225 An introduction to the processes of ceramics. We will produce a slab formed object, such as a vase, jewellery box, platter, etc. and then work on the potter's wheel. Topics include the methods of forming, as well as decoration using coloured slips, carving, sgraffito and finishing the pieces by glazing and firing the works. Instructor: Michelle Lynn ⓫

14 WEEK OF AUG EACH DAY KIDS' CLASSES C01 WHAT A CHARACTER! (Ages 4-6yr) - Fee $145 Have you ever wished you could make a storybook character come to life? You can by using drawing, collage, fabric, sculpture, printmaking, and so much more! Each class will begin with a theatrical retelling of a popular children s book. A multi-dimensional project designed for a character in each story allows the children to experience literature in an exciting and interactive way. All materials are provided. Instructor: Heather Borsellino C31 Adventures with Art (Ages 4-6yr) - Fee $145 Let's get our hands dirty and get inspired! Together we will explore the wonderful world of creativity and imagination by using fun art materials and tools! We will learn all about patterns, textures and colors while getting a little inspiration from the great artists that came before us. Instructor: Elena Espinoza C34 Mixed Fibre Fun (Ages 6-8yr) - Fee $145 A variety of projects including finger puppets, pompom characters and fairy tale figures that boys and girls will be delighted to make by themselves. Children can improve both their creativity and dexterity by working with their hands. Instructor: Saira Jan C18 Art FUNdamentals (Ages 7-10yr) - Fee $240 Using a range of two- and three dimensional materials and techniques (drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, clay and more) this class will explore themes of nature and the environment. Instructor: Laura Marotta C19 Movie Makers (Ages 11+yr) - Fee $240 Learn to plan,film and edit your own video project. Learn how to use ilife programs on AGB Mac laptops. Bring your own video capable deivce (camera, iphone, ipad etc) or borrow AGB cameras. Instructor: Richelle Pollard ⓬

15 WEEK OF AUG EACH DAY C15 Little Artists (Ages 4-6yr) - Fee $145 A variety of art and craft projects will be explored to challenge and engage each child in the creative process. Students will learn how to handle art materials and develop their personal creativity and self-esteem. Students should come prepared to make art and have fun! Instructor: Janessa Friesen C31 Adventures with Art (Ages 4-6yr) - Fee $145 Let's get our hands dirty and get inspired! Together we will explore the wonderful world of creativity and imagination by using fun art materials and tools! We will learn all about patterns, textures and colors while getting a little inspiration from the great artists that came before us. Instructor: Elena Espinoza C34 Mixed Fibre Fun (Ages 6-8yr) - Fee $145 Time: 9:00 am -12:00 pm A variety of projects including finger puppets, pompom characters and fairy tale figures that boys and girls will be delighted to make by themselves. Children can improve both their creativity and dexterity by working with their hands. Instructor: Saira Jan C03 Handbuilding & Wheel Techniques for Kids (Ages 10-12yr) - Fee $250 Students explore handbuilding construction techniques, experiment with shapes and texture and try basic techniques for throwing cylinders and bowls on the wheel. More challenging work will be assigned to students with previous experience. Instructor: Michelle Lynn C20 Open Art Box (Ages 8-10yr) - Fee $240 Create like an artist as you bring your expressions to life experimenting with a wide variety of of materials and techniques. In this class both traditional and non-traditional approaches to making art will be explored as we learn to work from observation and imagination. The sky is no longer the limit! Instructor: Kevin Willson ⓭

16 FUN NIGHT OUT! THE ART OF HAVING FUN ADULTS 19+ Does a summer evening of light hearted socializing with a creative twist sound adventurous or even romantic? W19 Splash Night - Fee $35 (No member discount) July 17 Thurs OR Aug 21 Thurs (1 class) Time: 7-9:30 pm Our AGB studio instructor and practicing artist will guide you with entertaining demonstrations to recreate a selected painting or further MIX things up with your own creation. Come bring a friend or meet new friends; a drink and a few laughs included. No artistic background is necessary and all are welcome. Instructor: Kevin Willson W65 Couples Clay Date (Ages adults) - Fee $40 (No member discount) July 16 Wed (1 class) Time: 7-9:30 pm Looking for something different to do on date night? Enjoy a night of creativity and fun with clay. You will learn to shape a mug or bowl and decorate it with slips and glazes. We will be inspired by pieces from our collection... Creativity lives here. Instructor: Michelle Lynn W67 Friends Night Out (Ages adults) - Fee $40 (No member discount) Aug 13 Wed (1 class) Time: 7-9:30 pm Do something different with your friends! Enjoy a night of creativity and fun with clay. You will learn to shape a mug or bowl and decorate it with slips and glazes. We will be inspired by pieces from our collection. Creativity lives here. Instructor: Michelle Lynn 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Burlington, ON L7S 1A9 (905) artgalleryofburlington.com Plains Road E Hamilton QEW Niagara Maple Ave Plains Rd E HWY 407 Exit QEW BURLINGTON Ontario St Brant St Toronto Fairview St. N HOURS Monday - Thursday Friday - Saturday Sunday 9am-10pm 9am-5pm 12pm-5pm North Shore Blvd E QEW Maple Ave Exit Elgin St Brock Ave Nelson Ave Brant St Lakeshore Rd Spencer Smith Park Lake Ontario