Visual Arts Centre of Clarington FALL 2018 Register now online www.vac.ca
Adult classes watercolour painting 4 weeks, 2 Sessions, Tuesdays 11am -2pm Session 1: September 18 October 9 Session 2: October 16 November 6 Price: $95 (VAC members receive a 10% discount) This course is guided by an experienced teacher for all levels. Learn how to paint transparent watercolours with glowing light. Traditional watercolour techniques will be taught with impressionistic style through basic drawing, colour mixing and composition. Enjoy yourself in a positive, encouraging atmosphere. You supply your own materials. A list is given upon registration. Instructor: Hi-Sook Barker Beginner's Pottery Afternoons (8 Weeks) Tuesdays 2pm - 5pm, September 18 November 6, 2018 This course will focus on creating functional pottery while exploring fundamental techniques of pinch, slab, and coil combined with a variety of decorating techniques to give your pottery a professional look. Course includes 1 sleeve of clay, glazes and all firings. Instructor: Lindsay Anderson Beginner's Pottery evenings (8 Weeks) Tuesdays 6pm - 9pm, September 18 November 6, 2018 This course will focus on creating functional pottery while exploring fundamental techniques of pinch, slab, and coil combined with a variety of decorating techniques to give your pottery a professional look. Course includes 1 sleeve of clay, glazes and all firings. Instructor: Lindsay Anderson NEW! Painting 101 (AGES 13+) 4 weeks, 2 Sessions, Tuesdays 6pm - 9pm Session 1: September 18 October 9 Session 2: October 16 November 6 Price: $105 (VAC members receive a 10% discount) Discover the unique characteristics of each medium. Experiment with drawing, watercolours, acrylics and oils--complete two small still-life paintings in four short weeks. In session two, continue to paint your own projects in a friendly group setting while learning some tips and tricks to improve your paintings. Paint from your favourite photo or a still-life from objects before you. For adults and high school students experienced or new to painting. All Materials Included. Instructor: Todd Tremeer
NEW! Hyperrealism in Acrylics 4 weeks, 2 Sessions, Wednesdays 6pm - 9pm Session 1: September 19 October 10 Session 2: October 17 November 7 Price: $105 (VAC members receive a 10% discount) Create paintings that resemble high resolution photographs while using acrylic paint. Capture the way light hits glass or the shine of an apple. Learn the steps of creating detailed images in an easy and approachable way that will help beginners learn how to paint like professionals. All Materials Included. Instructor: Ian Bodnaryk NEW! Acrylic Landscape Painting 4 weeks, 2 Sessions, Thursdays 11am -2pm Session 1: September 20 October 11 Session 2: October 18 November 8 Price: $95 (VAC members receive a 10% discount) This course offers a fun and intensive experience to practice different techniques for developing original landscape art. How do we create a sense of season, movement, and change through painting? Appropriate for all levels of students. Supply list will be provided upon registration. Instructor: Marissa Sweet intermediate WHEEL THROWING Afternoons (8 Weeks) Wednesdays 2pm - 5pm, September 19 November 7 This class is for people who have experience working with clay and would like to hone their skills to learn to make more than bowls & mugs. This course will allow participants to gain skills that will allow them to become more consistent in their throwing, and get more out of their clay. Students will learn to make a variety of lidded pieces such as honey and garlic pots, butter dishes, sugar bowls, canisters and plates. People taking this class should be able to consistently centre & lift at least 2 lbs of clay. Instructor: Jo-Ann Jordan Beginner s WHEEL THROWING evenings (8 Weeks) Thursdays 6pm - 9pm, September 20 November 8 Forget Ghost! Come & try raising some clay off the wheel yourself! By the time the classes are done you will have pots to share. If you re unsure of yourself and would like a refresher, this is also the class for you! Instructor: Jo-Ann Jordan The VAC is a non-profit organization. In order to run quality courses, a minimum of 6 students is required in order to cover costs and a maximum of 12 students provides a safe and optimum setting for learning and fun. This is standard for all classes unless otherwise posted.
Uninstructed Life Drawing Sundays, 11:00-2:00 $40/4 week (full month) pre-pay or $15/week (pay as you go) This is a time slot for artists looking to work with a model. Come in and draw or paint independently and work alongside other artists. Dates: September 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11, 18, 25 Pottery Open Studio (all year) $175 annual flat fee $30/month for access to any Open Pottery Studio time slots* Open Studio is great if you are new to working with clay or just looking to work independently. An instructor will be on hand to answer questions and provide guidance when needed. Sleeves of clay are not included in the course fee and must be purchased from the VAC. Pieces created with clay not purchased from the VAC will not be fired. Instructor: Lindsay Anderson *Please visit our website (under Programs) to download the Pottery Open Studio schedule. Sign up to the Pottery Open Studio mailing list to be kept informed about any studio updates. POTTERY WORKSHOPS Casseroles, Canisters, Cookie Jars & More Sunday, October 21, 10am - 4pm Price: $65 (VAC members receive a 10% discount) Are you looking to expand your range and make larger, more useful pieces of pottery? This workshop will introduce you to more advanced projects such as lidded casseroles, cookie jars and canisters, as well as plates. Over the course of the workshop you will pick up a few tips to help make those pieces bigger as well as throw at least three different types of plates, and lids to fit on bases you make. Instructor: Jo-Ann Jordan Intermediate Throwing Camp Sunday, November 25, 10am - 4pm Price: $65 (VAC members receive a 10% discount) Do you feel you have "hit the wall" in terms of being able to throw more efficiently or more consistently? This workshop will encourage and challenge you to increase your throwing skills, try new techniques and help you get more out of your clay. Throwing is a physical skill that requires proper technique, proper care of your body and practice, practice, practice. A limber sense of humour and a willingness to cut pots in half, as a learning tool, will make for an enjoyable workshop. Instructor: Jo-Ann Jordan
kids classes kids art class (Ages 5-12) 4 weeks, 2 Sessions Saturdays 10:00-12:00 Session 1: Sept 22 Oct 13 Session 2: Oct 20 Nov 10 PrICe: $70 (VAC members receive a 10% discount) Take a journey of creativity. Learn to tell stories and describe the world we live in by drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Use acrylics, watercolours and our printing press. All materials included. Just bring your imagination! Instructor: Todd Tremeer *Supervision and activities will be provided from 12:00 12:30 for kids wishing to stay for both classes. pottery for kids (Ages 5-12) 4 weeks, 2 Sessions Saturdays 12:30 2:30 Session 1: Sept 22 Oct 13 Session 2: Oct 20 Nov 10 Price: $75 (VAC members receive a 10% discount) Your child will learn how to build and glaze (colour) small functional and sculptural vessels. Come and create a masterpiece together! All materials included. Instructor: Lindsay Anderson *Supervision and activities will be provided from 12:00 12:30 for kids wishing to stay for both classes. drawing & painting Tips and Techniques (Grade 3-8) 4 weeks, 2 Sessions Thursdays 6:00 8:00 Session 1: Sept 20 Oct 11 Session 2: Oct 18 Nov 8 Price: $70 (VAC members receive a 10% discount) Two hours of art making for youth and teens. Draw and paint what you see. Use your imagination, grow your ideas. All materials included. Instructor: Todd Tremeer Session 1 W.1 Drawing people W.2 Oil pastel still life, shapes & shading W.3 Painting W.4 Painting Session 2 W.1 Drawing faces W.2 Perspective drawing W.3 Printmaking W.4 Printmaking & watercolour Don t see a class that suits your schedule or interests? We can customize a class for you. Contact Sandy Saad, our Curator of Exhibitions & Education, she can organize a specialized class time slot and instructor for the medium you are interested in. Minimum of 4 participants required. curator@vac.ca
Visit us Please note: The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington is committed to being a space that is safe and inclusive for all people. For this space to be accessible to people with varying allergies and sensitivities, it is a pet free, nut free, and scent free zone. We ask that visitors please refrain from bringing in animals, food items containing nuts, and wearing heavily scented products. Thank you for your consideration. exhibitions & Events The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington provides exciting local, regional, and national contemporary art exhibitions from emerging, mid-career and established artists. Gerald Banting: If You Go Down To The Woods Today August 26 to September 23, 2018 Opening Reception: Sunday, August 26, 2018, 2 4pm Artist Talk: Date TBC - keep updated by checking our website Clarington Outdoor Art Festival Saturday & Sunday, September 29-30, 2018, 10.30am 4pm The Clarington Outdoor Art Festival (COAF) is a summer festival presented by the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington. 38th Annual Juried Show October 14 to November 11, 2018. Opening Reception: Sunday, October 14, 2018, 2 4pm 100 Small Paintings Show and Sale November 25 to December 16, 2018. Opening Reception: Friday, November 25, 2018, 7 10pm education The Visual Arts Centre Offers quality programs for both children and adults. Our classes are instructed by professional artists - for beginners, creative explorers and beyond. get involved Passionate about art and volunteering? You have come to the right place! The VAC is a great place to get connected by lending a hand to the creative community. Visit www.vac.ca/volunteer or email development@vac.ca to find out how you can get involved. contact us The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, (905)-623-5831 P.O. Box 52, 143 Simpson Ave., communications@vac.ca Bowmanville, ON., L1C 3K8 www.vac.ca visualartscentre.clarington visualartscentre c_vac gallery HOURS Monday: Closed Tuesday - Thursday: 10am 9pm Friday - Sunday: 10am 4pm The VAC is proudly supported by