Casa Summer 2014 Program Guide by Allied Arts Council Lethbridge

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Spring/Summer 2014 PROGRAM GUIDE

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Visual Arts Classes Performing Arts Classes

Open House & Registration Day

Casa Gallery

Community Information & Events

Birthday Party Information

Public Art

Arts Partnerships & Residency Information

Facility Bookings & Studio Access

Map

HOURS Monday

9:00 am

10:00 pm

Tuesday

9:00 am

10:00 pm

Wednesday

9:00 am

10:00 pm

Thursday

9:00 am

10:00 pm

Friday

9:00 am

10:00 pm

Saturday

9:00 am

10:00 pm

10:00 am

6:00 pm

Sunday

Victoria Day, Canada Day, Heritage Day and Labour Day will follow our Sunday schedule. Facebook “f ” Logo

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CONTACT 230 8 St S Lethbridge, AB T1J 5H2 (403) 327-CASA www.casalethbridge.ca

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VISUAL ARTS MAY CHILDREN Children’s classes are taking a break for May & June! We’re cleaning the studios and preparing for our summer classes in July & August.

YOUTH EXPLORING INTERMEDIA (ages 13-17) with Maria Madacky . . . . Fridays, May 23 – June 27 (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4:00 – 6:00 pm $150

In this course students will explore the various modes of contemporary art making by creating art that crosses or fuses the boundaries of recognized/traditional media. In the process of developing a diverse set of technical skills, students will expand their conceptual vocabularies and explore the means by which to most fully articulate and express their ideas.

DRAWING FOR TEENS (ages 13-17) with Maria Madacky . . . . . . Mondays, May 26 – June 30 (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4:00 – 6:00 pm $150

This course focuses on the development of a basic vocabulary and understanding of fundamental principles of drawing. Students will be introduced to a number of traditional drawing materials and techniques, while being encouraged to develop their own personal expressions.

ADULT DROP-IN FIGURE DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 – 3:30 pm Fridays, May 2 – June 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15/session, $12/session for Casa Access Pass holders Figure Drawing is drawing the nude or draped human form. It has always been the cornerstone of artistic training and is popular with amateur as well as professional artists. When you attend a life drawing class, you are participating in a centuries-old artistic tradition. Participants must register and pay at reception prior to attending the session.

LEARNING TO MAKE WEE TILES with Judie Gibb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mondays, May 5 – May 26 (4 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6:00 – 9:00 pm $75

This fun course is designed to teach participants to make “wee tiles”. These small clay tiles of various shapes can be put together in a group to construct mosaic wall pieces, name plates and fun decorations.

BEGINNER’S CLAY WHEEL with Natalie Brewster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays, May 6 – June 17 No Class June 10 (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6:00 – 9:00 pm $170

Students will learn how to prepare the clay for the wheel, centre, and pull pots. This will be followed by learning how to trim your pots prior to firing and then a glazing workshop. An emphasis will be placed on learning the basic techniques necessary for building skills and developing creatively.

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INTERMEDIATE CLAY WHEEL with Natalie Brewster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesdays, May 7 – June 18 No Class June 11 (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . .

6:00 – 9:00 pm $170

This course offers an opportunity for people who have already taken a beginner’s clay wheel course to develop their abilities by continuing to work on solid foundational skills. Students will also work on lids, handles, feet, and decoration in order to expand their practice.

FIGURE DRAWING with Maria Madacky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays, May 20 – June 24 (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6:30 – 9:00 pm $180

Unlike drop-in figure drawing sessions (previous page), this is a structured course dedicated to systematic exploration of the principles of figurative drawing from life. Working from professional art models, participants will be introduced to the mechanics of anatomy, gesture, proportion, etc. A variety of fundamental drawing techniques and materials will be explored.

RESPONSIVE DRAWING FOR ADULTS with Maria Madacky . . . . Mondays, May 26 – June 30 (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6:30 – 9:00 pm $180

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This course is suitable for beginner to intermediate level drawing students. Working mainly from still life arrangements, participants will be introduced to the art of responsive/expressive drawing. The emphasis will be on exploring the visual elements such as line, shape, form, texture and value in relation to the structural, relational and emotional forces that build the vocabulary of the artistic expression.

NEGATIVE PAINTING ACRYLIC with Donna Gallant . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday May 4, 9:00 – 4:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$75

A very unique way of painting in acrylics, this course offers a special technique used to create a positive effect. This type of painting technique is done in layers with loose strokes and washes.

MAKE YOUR OWN MUG with Judie Gibb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday May 15, Friday May 16 and Thursday May 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6:00 – 9:00 pm $50

Using the pottery wheel students will learn how to make, decorate and glaze their own coffee or tea mug.

SILK SCREENING with Brent Coulton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday May 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10:00 am – 4:00 pm $50

Participants get to design, cut and print their own stencil silkscreen images. Involving some careful planning and a bit of patience you’ll get a good understanding of silkscreen and be able to recreate images using a simple and cost effective printmaking process. Students need to bring a black and white design or image to be adapted into a stencil. All materials are supplied and students will get to keep their screens after!

TO REGISTER CALL: 403.327.CASA

VISIT: 230 8th Street S

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All Classes have a minimum enrollment of 6 and a maximum enrollment of 10, unless otherwise stated. The programming at Casa is constantly evolving. New classes, workshops and events are added throughout the semester. Visit www.casalethbridge.ca for more information.

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JUNE

CHILDREN Children’s classes are taking a break for May & June! We’re cleaning the studios and preparing for our summer classes in July & August.

YOUTH Youth classes are taking a break for June! We’re cleaning the studios and preparing for our summer classes in July & August.

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ADULT LINO CUT with Brent Coulton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10:00 am – 4:00 pm $65

Participants will spend 2 days working on designing, carving and printing a design of their choosing using the traditional process of linoleum relief printmaking. Lino cut prints are a very cost effective and straightforward way of producing very detailed images that can be printed in large numbers. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of printmaking while carrying their print through to completion.

CREATING STORY with Jane Harris-Zsovan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday June 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11:00 am – 5:00 pm $65

Both fiction and non-fiction writers capture readers with story. This workshop will combine short lessons, writing time, and individual coaching to help you find stories you want to tell, and put them on the page in a compelling way. Use your imagination, senses and fresh writing skills to create stories that are fun to write and fascinating to read. Students will create at least one prose or poetry project.

TO REGISTER CALL: 403.327.CASA

VISIT: 230 8th Street S

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CHILDREN CLAY HANDBUILDING (ages 6-8) with Troy Nickle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday July 7 – Friday July 11 (5 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9:00am – 12:00 pm $100

This one week class will allow students to learn basic handbuilding techniques such as pinch pot, slab, and coil. They are encouraged to be creative in their use of clay and to produce functional and non-functional pieces.

PRINTMAKING (ages 9-12) with Brent Coulton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday July 7 – Friday July 11 (5 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9:00am – 12:00 pm $85

Students learn various printmaking processes such as stencilling, collage, mono prints, rubbings and image transfer. This fun crash course on print making will give you all of the skills to make your own posters, t-shirts, album covers and much more!

ARTS START (ages 6-8) instructor TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday July 7 – Friday July 11 (5 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm $85

This class is designed to engage and challenge young imaginations! Students will dive into the world of drawing, painting, and printmaking.

CLAY WHEEL (ages 9-12) with Aaron Hagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday July 7 – Friday July 11 (5 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm $100

Students learn the basic preparation and throwing techniques on the wheel. They are encouraged to be creative while developing technical skills.

2D ART EXPERIMENTS I (ages 7 – 10) with Amy Dodic. . . . . . . . . . . Monday July 14 – Friday July 18 (5 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 – 4:00 pm $85

This activity-rich series of classes will introduce children to the world of 2D arts. They will explore a wide range of creative projects throughout the week allowing their creative minds to take flight.

3D ART EXPERIMENTS I (ages 7 – 10) with Aaron Hagan . . . . . . . . Monday July 14 – Friday July 18 (5 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 – 4:00 pm $100

Sculptures, clay, wood and everything in between students will jump into the exciting world of three dimensional art. Exploring a wide range of activities students will learn the basics of each medium in a series of fun projects.

CREATIVE CREATURES (ages 9 – 12) with Amy Dodic . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday July 14 – Friday July 18 (5 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9:00am – 12:00 pm $85

This class will allow students to study the wonderful creatures of our world through drawing and painting. As the class progresses students will create their very own creature using illustration and animation techniques, story development and performance to bring their original creation to life.

2D ART EXPERIMENTS II (ages 7 – 10) with Maria Madacky . . . . . . Monday July 21 – Friday July 25 (5 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 – 4:00 pm $85

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3D ART EXPERIMENTS II (ages 7 – 10) with Jamie Hume. . . . . . . . . . Monday July 21 – Friday July 25 (5 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 – 4:00 pm $100

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POW! COMIC WEEK (ages 9 – 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday July 21 – Friday July 25 (5 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9:00am – 12:00 pm $85

Throughout the week students will bring their stories and characters to life by creating their very own comic book. This class will cover the basics of cartooning and move beyond, to encompass all that goes into creating an independent comic book.

CLAY WHEEL (ages 9-12) with Aaron Hagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday July 21 – Friday July 25 (5 classes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9:00am – 12:00 pm $100

Students learn the basic preparation and throwing techniques on the wheel. They are encouraged to be creative while developing technical skills.

2D ART EXPERIMENTS III (ages 6 – 8) with Maria Madacky . . . . . . . Monday July 28 – Friday August 1 (5 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 – 4:00 pm $85

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3D ART EXPERIMENTS III (ages 6 – 8) with Jamie Hume . . . . . . . . . . Monday July 28 – Friday August 1 (5 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See description above

1:00 – 4:00 pm $100

Class can be combined with the Conservatory of Music’s morning camps (located in Casa) to create a full day camp. Extra charges apply; for more information, contact the Conservatory of Music at 403-329-2304.

ADULT CASA FLAGSHIP SAIL BOAT with Brent Coulton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 8 – August 21 (14 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6:00 – 9:00 pm $325

In this exciting project driven class students will work as a team to build an 8 foot canvass boat. This boat will become the Casa Flagship Sail Boat. This exciting class is designed for fans of woodworking with introductory knowledge. The instructor of this course will guide the development of this project.

TO REGISTER CALL: 403.327.CASA

VISIT: 230 8th Street S

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CLAY WHEEL (ages 9 – 12) with Aaron Hagan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday August 25 – Friday August 29 (5 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9:00 am – 12:00 pm $100

Students learn the basic preparation and throwing techniques on the wheel. They are encouraged to be creative while developing technical skills.

CLAY HANDBUILDING (ages 6 – 8) with Jamie Hume . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday August 25 – Friday August 29 (5 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm $100

This one-week class will allow students to learn basic handbuilding techniques such as pinch pot, slab and coil. They are encouraged to be creative in their use of clay and to produce functional and non-functional pieces.

PAINT-O-RAMA! (ages 6 – 8) with Amy Dodic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday August 25 – Friday August 29 (5 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9:00 am – 12:00 pm $100

Get ready to paint! In this fun class students will be introduced to colour and various ways of applying paint such as brush, sponge and palette knife. At the end of this fun week of classes students will have a body of work to show friends and family.

YOUTH

EXTREME ART! Ages 13 – 17 with Amy Dodic and Guest Instructors Tuesday August 5 – Friday August 8 (4 classes) 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

$190

This specially designed week of classes allows students to sample various art mediums and collectively decide on their own theme. This class will take your art to the extreme and even include an opportunity to showcase your art right here at Casa! bursary available

CASA ART IMMERSIONS August 11 - 15 The inaugural year of Casa’s “Art Immersions” Adult Camps are specifically designed for advanced artists. These exciting and in-depth week-long camps feature experienced artists sharing their work with Lethbridge. Camps will focus on expanding artist’s knowledge base and showing new and exciting techniques. Classes are expected to fill up quickly so register early.

$225 - $475

To register or for more information, contact Casa at 403-327-2272 or see our Casa Art Immersions brochure.

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PERFORMING ARTS MAY Performing arts classes are taking a break for May to get ready for summer programming!

JUNE CHILDREN & YOUTH Children & Youth classes are taking a break for May & June! We’re cleaning the studios and preparing for our summer classes in July & August.

ADULT BEGINNER’S TAP with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mondays, June 2 – August 25 (13 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7:00 – 7:45 pm $130

This fun focused class gets you moving to funky beats and creating rhythms with your feet! An easy-paced class that is a great way to start tapping or keep your feet moving if you have tried it before. * Students must provide their own tap shoes.

JULY CHILDREN MOVE WITH ME! (ages 3 and under) with Claire Lint. . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays, July 8 – August 26 (8 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9:30 – 10:00 am $70

This class is for little movers three and under who are ready to start dancing! Covering a variety of movements, rhythms and songs students will come accompanied by a parent or guardian and will let the music move them.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT (ages 3 – 4) with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays July 8 – August 26 (8 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5:00 – 5:30 pm $50

This thirty minute class is a great introduction to movement and dance and will provide students with a chance to explore different styles of movement. Using a variety of rhythms, steps and creative imagination students will build their dance skills.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT (ages 5 – 6) with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays July 8 – August 26 (8 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10:00 – 10:45 am $75

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BEGINNER’S TAP (ages 7 – 10) with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays July 8 – August 26 (8 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5:30 – 6:15 pm $75

Students will be introduced to basic rhythm and tap steps building those skills by putting them together in combinations. This fun focused class gets students moving to funky beats and creating rhythms with your feet! * Students must provide their own tap shoes.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT (ages 7 – 10) with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays July 8 – August 26 (8 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6:15 – 7:00 pm $75

ADULT INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TAP with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mondays, July 7 – August 25 (8 classes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7:45 – 8:30 pm $85

Dust off those old shoes and get those feet moving! This class will look at both rhythm tapping and more classic Broadway style tap. * Students must provide their own tap shoes.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED OPEN DANCE with Claire Lint . . . . . Mondays, July 7 – August 25 (8 classes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8:30 – 9:30 pm $90

Do you have previous dance experience? Are you ready to dance, sweat and have fun? This high energy class explores a

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variety of dance forms. Each week will be a different style ranging from Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary and Broadway style.

BEGINNER ADULT BALLET with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays, July 8 – August 26 (8 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7:00 – 8:00 pm $90

IMPROV DANCE with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday July 18 and Saturday July 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm $50

This is the perfect opportunity to start learning the basics of bellet. Whether you’ve never danced before or you’ve taken ballet classes as a kid you will be guided through the basic steps of this dance form. All our welcome for this fun class!

Dance improvisation is the process of spontaneously creating movement, which allows participants to create material that is facilitated through a variety of creative explorations including body mapping through levels, shape and dynamics. This is a great workshop for the first time dancer looking to move freely and start dancing or the trained dancer looking to break out of formal movement.

TO REGISTER CALL: 403.327.CASA

VISIT: 230 8th Street S

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PERFORMING ARTS AUGUST

YOUTH

TRIPLE THREAT: THEATRE CAMP Ages 13 – 17 with Claire Lint, Jeremy Mason and Kathy Zaborsky

10:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday August 18 – Friday August 22 (5 classes) Are you ready for the next step of your theatre training? This intensive camp will introduce you to a rotating core of instructors. Each day will involve classes in dance, acting and singing. Additionally students will get to practice audition techniques and performance resume tips. bursary available

TO REGISTER CALL: 403.327.CASA

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Casa Open House & Registration Day Saturday, August 23 Join the Allied Arts Council, University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music, and Community Arts Organizations for a registration day and open house at Casa!

Sign up for a class or workshop, tour arts studios, learn about upcoming special events, and experience what Casa has to offer!

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CASA GALLERY EXHIBITIONS MAY 3 - JUNE 21

THROUGHOUT AUGUST

Lethbridge Photo Club Drawing

Casa Gallery is pleased to be participating in curator Cindy Baker’s multi-venue exhibition “The Missing Body: performance in absence of the body”. Five of Casa’s showcases will be given to American artist Rachel Herrick, while Portland artist Sam Guerrero will be presenting a video work.

JUNE 28 - AUGUST 30

SEPTEMBER 6 - OCTOBER 25

Bev Mazurick

Maria Madacky

Amber-Jane Grove

Troy Nickle

Debra Tisdale

abstract painting abstract drawing

drawing & installation installation & sculpture

THE WINDOW SHOP

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The Window Shop provides members of the community and visitors an opportunity to purchase quality artworks created by skilled local artists and artisans. Two large showcases, located in a high traffic area cases adjacent to the Gallery, feature artworks, fine craft and artisan wares of exceptional quality by the talented producers in our community and region.

Watch out for new videos on the GAMA (Gallery of Alberta Media Art)! GAMA is located on a monitor adjacent to the Gallery, and is a partnership between Casa, the Alberta Media Arts Alliance, and the Epcor Centre for the Arts in Calgary. GAMA shows a juried selection of videos by artists from all across Alberta, and the exhibitions change every 3 months. There is always something fresh, interesting and exciting from Alberta artists!

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Conservatory of Music Summer Programs

“Feel the Beat” -- Let’s Drum! July 14 - 18 or July 21 - 25 • 7-10 yrs (9am -12pm or 1- 4pm - $110)

• 11-16 yrs (9am-4pm -$210)- July 14-18 only

•Adult Workshop-July18(6:30-9:30pm)-19(9-4pm)-$100 Lunch & Listen Concert Series First Friday every month 12:15-1pm

Bring a lunch & enjoy a free noon hour concert

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“Feel the Beat” -- Let’s Sing! July 28 - Aug 1 •6-8 yrs (9am-12pm - $110) •9-12 yrs (9am-4pm -$210)

Southern Alberta Vocal Experience (SAVE) Aug. 10 - 16 • Dynamic vocal performance • 13-20 yrs (audition required)

Strummin’ N Hummin’ Beginner Guitar Tuesdays, July 8-Aug 26 •Ages 16+ (7:15-9:00pm - $150)

Kindermusik Summer Adventures •Ages 0-12m, 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 4-6yrs •visit website for dates & times

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Looking for an EXCITING way to celebrate a birthday?

BRING YOUR PARTY TO CASA!

Your entire birthday party will get a fun art workshop and space for food, presents and cake. What is included?

All art materials

Classroom rental

One amazing instructor

CLAY PARTY:

Everyone creates a one of a kind pottery project that will be ďŹ red in our kiln! The instructor will provide a date the ďŹ nished creations can be picked up.

ZINES! Create a one of a kind mini magazine with your party group! Each person will create a page or more for a unique magazine using cut-paper, drawing, collage and other media too. Everyone will get a copy of the zine to take home!

MONOPRINTS:

Come try some printmaking in our printmaking studio. Each person will create a monoprint and use the printing press to make a one of kind piece of art!

WATERCOLOUR: Explore the magic of watercolour. Everyone will learn a variety of watercolour painting techniques and create their own painting! Please Note: Casa Parties are for students ages 6 and up.

For more information please call

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PUBLIC ART AT CASA

BIT PORTAL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MARTA BLICHARZ The idea for Casaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gate and Grill design came from glitch art, and how its broken digital images and pixilation paradoxically form both a curtain and a window onto our complex digital structures. The notion of a pixel, perceived as a square of color that forms a larger structure with a certain function and purpose, is what was used as a motif for the Gate and Grill. This motif was to relay the fact that Casa, as a place where mysteries of art and life intertwine, consists of many disciplines and spaces that become a community building hot spot. Located on the north side of the building.

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ARTS PARTNERSHIPS

ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Is there a class or workshop you would like to see offered at Casa? Or, are you an arts instructor interested in providing a class or workshop? Arts Partnerships foster creative development by combining community inspired ideas with centre administrative and facility resources. Proposals for classes and workshops are generated and delivered by individual artists or arts organizations from all disciplines, and are available to local as well as visiting artists.

The Artist Residency Program provides an opportunity for artists from all disciplines to pursue their own work in a supportive, community-based atmosphere. It is open to artists from all backgrounds and at any stage in their development, including recent high school graduates, amateurs, and emerging or established professionals. Casa will provide facilities and opportunities for professional development. Individuals are encouraged to seek funding for travel, lodging, and per diems from granting agency, if necessary.

The benefits for individual artists and community arts groups are: • Administration and registration services are provided by centre staff. • Class/workshop space is provided by the centre at no cost to the person or arts group proposing the partnership. • Inclusion of the class/workshop in the centre’s program guide, on our web site and digital sign. • Revenue generated by classes and workshops is shared, with 70% going to the individual artist or community arts group proposing the partnership (to cover artists’ fees, travel, per diem and hotel, (if necessary) and 30% going to Casa to cover administrative costs.

ARTS INSTRUCTORS Do you have a passion for the arts and want to share it with others through teaching? Casa accepts resumes on an ongoing basis for instructors teaching visual and performing arts to children, youth and adults. For more information, or to submit your resume, please call 403-327CASA or email education@artslethbridge.org. Please note: all instructors will be required to obtain a current police check.

Available facilities (depending on artists’ media/ area of interest): • 2D studio, including printmaking facilities; • 3D studio, including woodworking, pottery wheels and kilns; • Fully equipped Textile Studio; • Dance studio; • And multi-purpose rehearsal space. Artists will be responsible for providing their own working materials. Residencies can range from a minimum of 2 weeks to a maximum of 6 weeks. Special consideration will be given to applicants willing/able to: • Provide a public artist’s talk; • Provide a class, workshop, or demonstration of their area of expertise; • Or function as a part-time technician in one of the above mentioned facilities. If you are at the beginning of your career, and have no experience in these areas, we look forward to offering you the opportunity to develop these skills with our guidance and support.

Please call 403-327-CASA or email education@artslethbridge.org for more information Spr ing/Summer Program

STUDIO ACCESS

Visual art studio space is available for individuals to work independently in their preferred art discipline. There are fully-equipped studios for textile, printmaking, woodworking, sculpture, 2D art forms as well as clay. A brief consultation with a studio technician is required to demonstrate a sufficient level of proficiency regarding the use of tools and specialized studio equipment. Studio Access is available 7 days a week. Studio Access fees are as follows: Daily - $5.00 Monthly - $30.00 Annual - $200.00

SAFETY & SECURITY

Safety & Security are prime considerations in this community facility. Key elements of our Safety and Security Program are: • Appropriate information and safety packages and equipment available in all studios • Facility attendants and/or technicians available during regular hours of operation • Demonstrated proficiency and studio orientation required for studio access • Traceable key fob for building and studio access • Buddy system for after-hours studio access.

FACILITY BOOKINGS Casa was designed to provide appropriate space for the creation and presentation of works of art from artists working in all disciplines. Each space is designed and equipped to accommodate the unique requirements of specific arts practices. Space can be booked for classes, workshops, performances, lectures, film screenings and special events. Room bookings are coordinated by the Facility Manager and spaces are assigned based on intended use and numbers. Arts based programing will have booking priority. Available spaces include the Community Room, 2D & 3D studio, 2D & 3D classrooms, woodworking studio, dance studio, outdoor plaza, outdoor balcony, printmaking studio and meeting rooms. Rental rates are based on a sliding fee scale: Allied Arts Council Members $15/hour Other Not-for-profit organizations $20/hour Non-member artists $20/hour Corporate $30/hour Special Event Bookings $650 Note: extra staffing and other incidental costs will be charged to bookings that extend beyond normal hours of operation. For more information please call 403.327.CASA or email: facility@artslethbridge.org 16

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