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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

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CONTACT 230 8 Street S 403.327.2272

Lethbridge, AB T1J 5H2 www.casalethbridge.ca casa@artslethbridge.org Winter Program

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FAMILY CLASSES

Children must be registered with an adult.

Note: GST will be added to adult fees.

SESSION I - CLASSES BEGIN IN JANUARY & FEBRUARY FAMILY CLAY WHEEL (ages 9 & up) with Jamie Hume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$150 +GST/adult and

Saturdays, January 28 – March 18 (No class on February 18) (6 classes) . . . .

9:30 – 12:00 pm Parents and children learn basic preparation and throwing techniques together on the wheel.

This is an inter-generational class that explores basic pottery. The whole family is encouraged to be creative while developing technical skills.

INSPIRED ART! (ages 6 & up) with Claire Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 per person Tuesdays, January 31 – March 7 (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6:00 – 8:00 pm Learn a little art history while developing skills in painting and drawing. Each project will be based on a famous artist. Students will mimic the artist’s style while developing useful skills.

SESSION II - CLASSES BEGIN IN MARCH & APRIL HEROES & FABLES IN COLLAGE (ages 12 & up) with Halli Lilburn . . . . . . . $120 per person Wednesdays, March 15 – April 12 (5 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7:00 – 9:00 pm Play with mixed media! Explore textures, formats and layering techniques with a new type of art supply each week! Explore composition, story-telling, superheroes and personal history through dynamic collages. *Materials provided.

NON-TRADITIONAL PRINTMAKING (ages 6 & up) with Claire Reid . . . . $70 per person Tuesdays, March 21 – April 11 (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6:30 – 8:00 pm Learn printmaking in a brand new way using non-traditional materials and methods. Create original art works in a way that will leave your friends thinking, “Wow! You made that with those materials?

I would have never thought of that!”

FAMILY CLAY HAND-BUILDING (ages 6 & up) with TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$150 + GST/adult and

Saturdays, March 25 – May 6 (No class on April 15) (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . .

9:30 – 12:00 pm Create functional ceramics while discovering the range of possibilities using hand-building techniques.

Pinch, slab and coil construction methods will be covered as well as surface treatments. Participants are encouraged to be creative with clay and to produce functional and decorative pieces.

Projects may include: cups, bowls, vessels, platters, boxes with lids and so much more!

TO REGISTER CALL: 403.327.2272

VISIT: 230 8th Street S

Artist Partnership

The programming at Casa is constantly evolving. New classes, workshops and events are added throughout the semester. All classes have minimum and maximum enrollments and may be subject to cancellation. Register early to avoid disappointment. Visit www.casalethbridge.ca for more information.

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WORKSHOPS

FAMILY WORKSHOPS: For families with children ages six and up. Children must be registered with an adult.

Note: GST will be added to adult fees.

BATIK WAX DYE WORKSHOP (ages 6 & up) with Claire Reid . . . . . . . . . . . $50 per person Saturday, February 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 – 3:30 pm Create hand-dyed, beautiful fabrics using batik! Batik is a ‘wax resist’ process for making designs on fabric. Certain wax blends will ‘crackle’ during handling, allowing lines of colour to come through resisted areas ensuring that each piece is unique. Participants will create designs on cotton fabric to take home.

FAMILY PORTRAIT PAINTING (ages 6 & up) with Claire Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . $45 per person Saturday, February 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 – 4:00 pm Capture family memories in paint! Novices and painters of all skill levels are welcome! Learn a variety of techniques that will be applied to your family portrait painting. Students will work from a family photo as the starting point of their portrait.

FEBRUARY BREAK

YOUTH

ART WEEK! TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 to FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Workshops for kids & teens 9 – 12 & 12 – 17 Looking for something to do during the February break?

Explore different mediums with other young artists!

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CHILDREN’S CLASSES SESSION I - CLASSES BEGIN IN JANUARY & FEBRUARY MOVE WITH ME (ages 18-34 months) with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$70 or two children/ family for $110 Mondays, January 16 – March 13 (No class on February 20) (8 classes). . . . . .

9:30 – 10:00 am This class is for little movers two and under who are ready to start dancing! Covering a variety of movements, rhythms and songs in a fun atmosphere. Students will come accompanied by a parent or guardian and will let the music move them.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT (ages 3-4) with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Mondays, January 16 – March 13 (No class on February 20) (8 classes). . . . . .

10:00 – 10:30 am This unassisted thirty-minute class is a great introduction to movement, dance and independence! This class allows students a chance to explore different styles of movement. Using a variety of rhythms, steps and creative imagination, students will begin to build their dance skills. *Please wear clean/comfortable clothes with hair tied off the face. Bare feet or ballet slippers. No jeans.

CREATIVE MIX (ages 5-6) with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 Mondays, January 16 – March 13 (No class on February 20) (8 classes). . . . . .

10:30 – 11:15 am This class is an excellent introduction to movement and dance that provides students the opportunity to explore different styles of movement. Based on a foundation of ballet and jazz technique, students will use a variety of rhythms, steps and creative imagination to build their dance skills. *Please wear clean/comfortable clothes with hair tied off the face. Bare feet or ballet slippers. No jeans.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT (ages 3-4) with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Mondays, January 16 – March 13 (No class on February 20) (8 classes). . . . . .

4:15 – 4:45 pm This unassisted thirty-minute class is a great introduction to movement, dance and independence! This class allows students a chance to explore different styles of movement. Using a variety of rhythms, steps and creative imagination, students will begin to build their dance skills. *Please wear clean/comfortable clothes with hair tied off the face. Bare feet or ballet slippers. No jeans.

CREATIVE MIX (ages 5-6) with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 Mondays, January 16 – March 13 (No class on February 20) (8 classes). . . . . .

4:45 – 5:30 pm This class is an excellent introduction to movement and dance that provides students the opportunity to explore different styles of movement. Based on a foundation of ballet and jazz technique, students will use a variety of rhythms, steps and creative imagination to build their dance skills. *Please wear clean/comfortable clothes with hair tied off the face. Bare feet or ballet slippers. No jeans.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT (ages 3-4) with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Fridays, January 20 – March 17 (No class on February 24) (8 classes) . . . . . . .

1:15 – 1:45 pm This unassisted thirty-minute class is a great introduction to movement, dance and independence! This class allows students a chance to explore different styles of movement. Using a variety of rhythms, steps and creative imagination, students will begin to build their dance skills. *Please wear clean/comfortable clothes with hair tied off the face. Bare feet or ballet slippers. No jeans.

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CLAY HAND-BUILDING (ages 6-9) with Aaron Hagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Fridays, January 20 – March 3 (No class February 24) (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . .

1:30 – 3:00 pm Kids create fun, functional pieces and decorative objects through basic hand-building techniques.

Developing creativity and learning technical skills, such as pinch pots, slab and coil, are encouraged during this six week course!

CREATE AND EXPLORE! (ages 9-12) with Claire Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Fridays, January 20 – March 3 (No class February 24) (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . .

1:30 – 3:00 pm Explore and experiment with various mediums and art processes while creating 2D and 3D artworks.

Projects include drawing, painting, collage, basic printmaking and mixed media.

INTRO TO TAP (ages 6-8) with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45 Fridays, January 20 – March 17 (No class on February 24) (8 classes) . . . . . . .

1:45 – 2:15 pm Get those bodies moving and feet tapping in Intro to Tap. Students will explore rhythm and dance while developing their basic tap technique. *Students are required to provide their own tap shoes for this class.

INTRO TO DANCE (ages 6-8) with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65 Fridays, January 20 – March 17 (No class on February 24) (8 classes) . . . . . . .

2:15 – 3:00 pm Intro to Dance is a great way to introduce students to the fundamentals of ballet and jazz technique.

Each week students will learn new skills that focus on posture, rhythm and coordination. *Students are required to provide their own ballet slippers for this class.

CLAY WHEEL (ages 9-12) with Aaron Hagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110 Fridays, January 20 – March 3 (No class February 24) (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . .

3:30 – 5:30 pm A class designed specifically for small hands! Our young students learn basic preparation and throwing techniques on the wheel in a fun atmosphere. Creativity is encouraged while developing technical skills.

CREATE AND EXPLORE! (ages 6-9) with Claire Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Fridays, January 20 – March 3 (No class February 24) (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . .

3:30 – 5:00 pm Explore and experiment with various mediums and art processes while creating 2D and 3D artworks.

Projects include drawing, painting, collage, basic printmaking and mixed media.

CARTOONING AND COMICS (ages 9-12) with Eric Dyck . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90 Mondays, January 30 – March 13 (No class February 20) (6 classes) . . . . . . . .

5:00 – 6:30 pm Bring your own stories and characters to life with cartooning and comic storytelling! Begin with basic drawing techniques like building characters with shapes. Learn how to use comic inking pens and start sharing your stories with panels! *Materials provided.

TO REGISTER CALL: 403.327.2272

VISIT: 230 8th Street S

Artist Partnership

The programming at Casa is constantly evolving. New classes, workshops and events are added throughout the semester. All classes have minimum and maximum enrollments and may be subject to cancellation. Register early to avoid disappointment. Visit www.casalethbridge.ca for more information.

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CHILDREN’S CLASSES CONTINUED SESSION II - CLASSES BEGIN IN MARCH & APRIL CLAY HAND-BUILDING (ages 6-9) with Aaron Hagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Fridays, March 17 – April 28 (No class on April 14) (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:30 – 3:00 pm Kids create fun, functional pieces and decorative objects through basic hand-building techniques.

Developing creativity and learning technical skills, such as pinch pots, slab and coil, are encouraged during this six week course!

ART EXTRAVAGANZA! (ages 9-12) with Claire Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Fridays, March 17 – April 28 (No class on April 14) (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:30 – 3:00 pm Explore the imagination and learn the basic elements and principles of art through line, shape, color, form, texture and space!

CLAY WHEEL (ages 9-12) with Aaron Hagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110 Fridays, March 17 – April 28 (No class on April 14) (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3:30 – 5:30 pm A class designed specifically for small hands! Our young students learn basic preparation and throwing techniques on the wheel in a fun atmosphere. Creativity is encouraged while developing technical skills.

ART EXTRAVAGANZA! (ages 6-9) with Claire Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Fridays, March 17 – April 28 (No class on April 14) (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3:30 – 5:00 pm Explore the imagination and learn the basic elements and principles of art through line, shape, color, form, texture and space!

MOVE WITH ME (ages 18-34 months) with Claire Lint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$70 or two children/

Mondays, March 20 – May 15 (No class on April 17) (8 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . .

9:30 – 10:00 am This class is for little movers two and under who are ready to start dancing! Covering a variety of movements, rhythms and songs in a fun atmosphere. Students will come accompanied by a parent or guardian and will let the music move them.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT (ages 3-4) with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Mondays, March 20 – May 15 (No class on April 17) (8 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . .

10:00 – 10:30 am This unassisted thirty-minute class is a great introduction to movement, dance and independence! This class allows students a chance to explore different styles of movement. Using a variety of rhythms, steps and creative imagination, students will begin to build their dance skills. *Please wear clean/comfortable clothes with hair tied off the face. Bare feet or ballet slippers. No jeans.

CREATIVE MIX (ages 5-6) with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 Mondays, March 20 – May 15 (No class on April 17) (8 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . .

10:30 – 11:15 am This class is an excellent introduction to movement and dance that provides students the opportunity to explore different styles of movement. Based on a foundation of ballet and jazz technique, students will use a variety of rhythms, steps and creative imagination to build their dance skills. *Please wear clean/comfortable clothes with hair tied off the face. Bare feet or ballet slippers. No jeans.

CREATIVE DANCE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES (ages 8-13) with Cindy Goldhawk $180 Mondays, March 20 – May 15 (No class April 17) (8 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4:00 – 4:45 pm Does your child love to dance and move to music? We are excited to offer dance to children of all abilities!

Self-expression, self-confidence, flexibility and fun will be the focus. Cindy Goldhawk is an Occupational Therapist who has worked with children of all ages and differing abilities for 16 years.

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WORKSHOPS

CREATIVE MOVEMENT (ages 3-4) with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Mondays, March 20 – May 15 (No class on April 17) (8 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . .

5:00 – 5:30 pm This unassisted thirty-minute class is a great introduction to movement, dance and independence! This class allows students a chance to explore different styles of movement. Using a variety of rhythms, steps and creative imagination, students will begin to build their dance skills. *Please wear clean/comfortable clothes with hair tied off the face. Bare feet or ballet slippers. No jeans.

CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS: EXPLORATION OF ART AND THE SENSES (ages 9-12) with Katherine Bourke $40 each session Saturday, February, 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 – 3:30 pm Saturday, March 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 – 3:30 pm Saturday, April 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 – 3:30 pm These workshops encourage children to know more about themselves through creative experiences; self-expression, responses to the senses and emotions will be part of our art making and process.

An “Art & the Senses” hands-on booklet will be given to each participant.

ARTIST TRADING CARDS (ages 9-12) with Eric Dyck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Mondays, March 20 – April 3 (3 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5:00 – 6:30 pm Create miniature works of art with a variety of materials. The three classes will utilize different drawing, painting and collage materials. During the final day of the workshop, an ARTIST TRADING CARD SESSION will be held, giving participants an opportunity to exchange artwork with their classmates and instructor.

TO REGISTER CALL: 403.327.2272

VISIT: 230 8th Street S

Artist Partnership

The programming at Casa is constantly evolving. New classes, workshops and events are added throughout the semester. All classes have minimum and maximum enrollments and may be subject to cancellation. Register early to avoid disappointment. Visit www.casalethbridge.ca for more information.

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YOUTH CLASSES

All classes for ages 12-17 unless otherwise specified.

YOUTH CLAY WHEEL with Jamie Hume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $130 Thursdays, January 26 – March 9 (No class on March 2) (6 classes) . . . . . . . .

6:00 – 9:00 pm Students will learn how to prepare the clay, center and pull pots on the wheel. This will be followed by learning how to trim 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 creativity.

CREATIVE WRITING with Halli Lilburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Fridays, March 17 – April 28 (No class on April 14) (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:30 – 3:30 pm Launch your imagination through creative writing! This class covers the building blocks of writing stories and getting ideas from the mind to paper. Subjects include: character building, setting, theme and plot elements.

Discover and share favorite authors, do inspiration exercises and write from prompts. *Please bring a notebook and pen or pencil!

CARTOONING & COMICS with Eric Dyck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90 Thursdays, March 30 – May 4 (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6:30 – 8:30 pm An introduction to cartooning and sequential story-telling! Begin with basic drawing techniques, shading, character design and acting. Build stories with panels, learn to finish off your drawings with comic inking pens and get ready to share your comics with the world! *Materials provided.

YOUTH CLAY WHEEL with Ethan Roth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $130 Thursdays, March 30 – May 11 (No class on May 4) (6 classes). . . . . . . . . . . . .

6:00 – 9:00 pm Students will learn how to prepare the clay, center and pull pots on the wheel. This will be followed by learning how to trim 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 creativity.

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YOUTH WORKSHOPS:

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YOUTH CREATIVE WRITING with Halli Lilburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Saturday, March 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12:00 – 5:00 pm Everyone has a story to tell! This one day workshop covers the basics of writing stories and getting ideas from the mind to paper. Discover and share favorite authors, do inspiration exercises and write from prompts. *Please bring a notebook and pen or pencil!

BASIC BOARD BUILDING 101 with Devon Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Saturday & Sunday, March 11 & 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$290 9:30 – 5:30 pm &

Design and build your own long board! Learn the essential wood working skills involved in creating your custom board. Journeyman Cabinetmaker, Devon Walls, will lead participants through the entire process of building molds, gluing and laminating layers, drilling mounting holes, cutting and shaping, sanding, applying artwork and finally varnishing a board. Participants will decide prior to workshop what type of board they want to build based upon the discipline of riding they plan to do. Roll away from the course with a board, mold and the knowledge to build more! *A list of supplies will be provided upon registration.

Students receive a discount from Boarderline for their hardware, trucks, bearings, wheels and grip-tape.

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ADULT CLASSES SESSION I - JANUARY & FEBRUARY BEGINNER BALLET with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115 + GST Mondays, January 16 – March 27 (No class on February 20) (10 classes). . . . .

5:30 – 6:30 pm This is the perfect opportunity to start learning the basics of ballet. Whether you’ve never danced before or you have taken ballet classes as a child, you will be guided through the basic steps of this dance form.

All are welcome for this fun class.

BEGINNER TAP DANCE with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105 + GST Mondays, January 16 – March 27 (No class on February 20) (10 classes). . . . .

6:30 – 7:15 pm This fun tap focused class gets you moving to funky beats by creating rhythms with your feet! This is an easy-paced class. This is a great way to start tapping or keep your feet moving if you have tried tap dancing before. *Students must provide their own tap shoes.

INTERMEDIATE ADULT BALLET with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115 + GST Mondays, January 16 – March 27 (No class on February 20) (10 classes). . . . .

7:15 – 8:15 pm Beginner/intermediate Adult Ballet is a perfect opportunity to continue to develop your knowledge of technique and strengthen your ballet foundation. *Previous ballet experience is strongly recommended.

INTERMEDIATE TAP DANCE with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105 + GST Mondays, January 16 – March 27 (No class on February 20) (10 classes). . . . .

8:15 – 9:00 pm Dust off those old shoes and get your feet moving! This class will look at both rhythm tapping and more classic Broadway style tap. *Students must provide their own tap shoes. Please note: a minimum of two sessions of Beginner Adult Tap or two years previous tap experience is recommended.

BEGINNER CONTEMPORARY with Claire Lint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115 + GST Thursdays, January 19 – March 30 (No class February 23) (10 classes) . . . . . .

5:45 – 6:45 pm Contemporary is a dance style that explores storytelling through the body. This beginner contemporary class will focus on teaching the student basic dance technique along with control, musicality and feeling behind a piece of choreography.

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED BALLET with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125 + GST Thursdays, January 19 – March 30 (No class February 23) (10 classes) . . . . . .

6:45 – 8:00 pm The core of all dance styles, ballet, allows you to continue to develop your knowledge of technique and strengthen your ballet foundation. This class will focus on the benefits of barre and centre work while allowing the students to connect their skills in different combinations. *A minimum of 5 years previous dance experience recommended.

TO REGISTER CALL: 403.327.2272

VISIT: 230 8th Street S

Artist Partnership

The programming at Casa is constantly evolving. New classes, workshops and events are added throughout the semester. All classes have minimum and maximum enrollments and may be subject to cancellation. Register early to avoid disappointment. Visit www.casalethbridge.ca for more information.

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ADULT CLASSES CONTINUED ADVANCED TAP with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105 + GST Thursdays, January 19 – March 30 (No class on February 23) (10 classes) . . .

8:00 – 8:45 pm Advanced tap is perfect for the student with experience looking for a challenge with rhythm and technique. *Students must provide their own tap shoes.

CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY 1 with Petra Mala Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $220 + GST Saturdays, January 21 – April 8 (No class on February 18) (10 classes) . . . . . .

9:30 – 11:30 am Join us for a series of practical workshops on the fundamental tools, techniques and methods of digital and analog photography in colour and in black & white. Thematic projects including documentary, staged or performative photography will be explored. Projects will involve individual and co-operative work.

Art works created in class will be presented as prints and as handmade photo-books in a public exhibition.

This class is open to beginners and anyone interested in exploring photography. No prior experience is necessary. *Participants supply their own camera and USB drive. Laptop and tri-pod are useful but not required.

Printing is the students’ responsibility.

BEGINNER CLAY WHEEL with Ethan Roth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190 + GST Mondays, January 23 – March 20 (No class on February 20 & March 6) (7 classes) 6:00 – 9:00 pm New to clay? Students will learn how to prepare the clay, center and pull pots for the wheel. 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 creativity. *The last class on March 20th, runs from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for clay pick up.

FUSED GLASS I with Kathy Schwarz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225 + GST Mondays, January 23 – March 13 (No class on February 20) (7 classes) . . . . .

7:00 – 9:00 pm Create beautiful glass artwork with fused glass! Glass is fired in a kiln ‘fusing’ multiple layers of glass together to form a single layer. The glass is shaped in the kiln using a mold to make objects such as plates, bowls, vases, etc. Students will learn the various forms of glass, as well as cut, grind and fit glass pieces together to create a design, fire glass in a kiln, and slump glass using a mold. Prior experience cutting glass is helpful, but not necessary. *Students are responsible for purchasing their own glass.

BEGINNER CLAY WHEEL with Natalie Brewster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190 + GST Tuesdays, January 24 – March 14 (No class on February 28) (7 classes). . . . . .

6:00 – 9:00 pm New to clay? Students will learn how to prepare the clay, center and pull pots for the wheel. 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 creativity. *The last class on March 14 runs from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for clay pick up.

INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED STUDIO with Donna Gallant . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160 + GST Wednesdays, January 25 – March 22 (No class on February 22) (8 classes). .

1:00 – 3:30 pm This class is for the intermediate and advanced painter. If you want to continue to paint but need a little extra support to achieve your goals, this class will help. Donna is a qualified painter and instructor for over 35 years. Her expertise in oils, watercolour, acrylic and soft pastel will help you develop your practice.

She has also mastered colour mixing, design, composition and other painting techniques which will benefit the student. *Students will bring their own supplies in their preferred medium.

TO REGISTER CALL: 403.327.2272

VISIT: 230 8th Street S

Artist Partnership

The programming at Casa is constantly evolving. New classes, workshops and events are added throughout the semester. All classes have minimum and maximum enrollments and may be subject to cancellation. Register early to avoid disappointment. Visit www.casalethbridge.ca for more information.

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BEGINNER CLAY WHEEL with Ethan Roth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190 + GST Wednesdays, January 25 – March 15 (No class on March 1) (7 classes) . . . . . .

6:00 – 9:00 pm New to clay? Students will learn how to prepare the clay, center and pull pots for the wheel. 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 creativity. *The last class on March 15 runs from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for clay pick up.

FUSED GLASS II with Kathy Schwarz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225 + GST Wednesdays, January 25 – March 8 (7 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7:00 – 9:00 pm Create beautiful glass artwork with fused glass! Glass is fired in a kiln ‘fusing’ multiple layers of glass together to form a single layer. The glass is shaped in the kiln using a mold to make objects such as plates, bowls, vases, etc. Students will learn the various forms of glass, as well as cut, grind and fit glass pieces together to create a design, fire glass in a kiln, and slump glass using a mold. Prior experience cutting glass is helpful, but not necessary. *Students are responsible for purchasing their own glass.

PHOTO ARTS with Katherine Bourke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 + GST Mondays, January 30 – March 13 (No class on February 20) (6 classes) . . . . .

7:00 – 9:30 pm Use photography to create art! Traditional subject matter such as landscape, portraiture and architectural imaging will be covered briefly in theory and more extensively in practice and creation. Contemporary subject matter, constructing a photographic series and creating Photo Art works with the use of a phone or digital camera will also be explored. *Students are asked to provide their own digital camera or phone camera.

FROM PHOTO TO PAINTING with Sue Wilkie, Carol Berner and Karina Mak $120 + GST Wednesdays, February 1 – March 8 (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6:30 – 9:00 pm This class is presented by the Lethbridge Artists Club. Select a favourite photo and take it from the drawing stage to a painting in both acrylics and later, pastels. In the drawing stage (2 weeks), students make preparatory sketches and a drawing to take to the next stage, acrylics. The same sketches will be used for the pastels segment. Suitable for high beginner/intermediate painters. Some experience with drawing is necessary. *A list of supplies will be provided. Participants can bring their own paint for each class, or for a small fee, supplies can be arranged with the instructor.

LINE AND WASH with Donna Gallant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160 + GST Thursdays, February 2 – March 23 (8 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6:30 – 8:30 pm Create vibrant images using line and wash. Working with watercolour and pen and ink, students will learn basic techniques, elements of composition and the importance of texture and value. Students will explore the quality of line with coloured washes, transferred images and dynamic effects by using these media together.

The introduction of new materials have given this discipline a whole new look and appreciation. Students should have some drawing experience, but it’s not mandatory. *A list of supplies will be provided upon registration.

GETTING TO THE POINT with Jane Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115 + GST Sundays, February 26 – April 2 (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2:00 – 4:00 pm Replace the muddle in your writing with clarity. We will be exploring ways to clarify the main theme, messages and plots in all your writing. Whether it is your new novel, family history, memoir, article, essay, poetry or the everyday writing you do — memos, reports, and letters – learn how to get to the point.

Explore how setting project and writing goals help us in all our writing, to deliver the stories we want to tell, to the audiences we want to reach.

CLAY SCULPTURE THROUGH HAND BUILDING with Gordon Perret . . $150 + GST Wednesdays, March 1 – April 12 (No class on April 5) (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . .

9:15 – 12:00 pm Create forms with clay hand-building and sculpting techniques that apply to both functional and abstract forms while exploring various surface finishing (glazing, painting, staining etc.). No previous ceramic experience is necessary, open to any ability level. *Materials will be supplied.

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ADULT CLASSES CONTINUED SESSION II - MARCH - APRIL PASTEL PAINTING with Fran Hutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120 + GST Tuesdays, March 14 – April 18 (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7:00 – 9:00 pm This course introduces students to colour theory through the use of soft pastels. Participants will learn optical mixing of color, mark making and the effects of layering color. Emphasis will be placed on learning to see the value (lightness and darkness) in colour. Value studies will be provided for the class to practice their color choices and application. *A list of supplies will be provided upon registration.

CREATIVE WRITING with Halli Lilburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 + GST Mondays, March 20 – May 1 (No class on April 17) (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7:00 – 9:00 pm Everyone has a story to tell! This class covers the building blocks of writing stories and getting ideas from the mind onto paper. Participants discover and share their favorite authors, do inspiration exercises and write from prompts. *Bring a notebook and pen or pencil!

STAINED GLASS with Kathy Schwarz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $210 + GST Mondays, March 27 – May 8 (No class on April 17) (6 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7:00 – 9:00 pm This course is project based and intended for people new to glass work. It is a great way to see if glass art is for you without investing in tools and equipment. All tools and equipment will be provided, but each participant will need to purchase solder, foil and glass required for their individual project. *Estimated glass cost $40 and up.

BEGINNER CLAY WHEEL with Natalie Brewster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190 + GST Mondays, March 27 – May 29 (No class on April 17, May 8 & 22) (7 classes) .

6:00 – 9:00 pm New to clay? Students will learn how to prepare the clay, center and pull pots for the wheel. 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 creativity. *The last class on May 29 runs from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for clay pick up.

BEGINNER CLAY HANDBUILDING with Jamie Hume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190 + GST Tuesdays, March 28 – May 16 (No class on May 2) (7 classes). . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6:00 – 9:00 pm Create functional ceramics while discovering the range of possibilities using hand building techniques.

Construction methods including pinch, slab and coil will be covered as well as surface treatments.

Participants are encouraged to be creative with clay and to produce functional and decorative pieces.

Projects may include: cups, bowls, vessels, platters, boxes with lids and so much more! *The last class on May 16 runs from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for clay pick up.

INTERMEDIATE CLAY WHEEL with Natalie Brewster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190 + GST Wednesdays, March 29 – May 17 (No class on May 3) (7 classes) . . . . . . . . . .

6:00 – 9:00 pm New to clay? Students will learn how to prepare the clay, center and pull pots for the wheel. 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 creativity. *The last class on May 17 runs from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for clay pick up.

TO REGISTER CALL: 403.327.2272

VISIT: 230 8th Street S

Artist Partnership

The programming at Casa is constantly evolving. New classes, workshops and events are added throughout the semester. All classes have minimum and maximum enrollments and may be subject to cancellation. Register early to avoid disappointment. Visit www.casalethbridge.ca for more information.

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BEGINNER BALLET with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115 + GST Mondays, April 3 – June 19 (No class on April 17 & May 22) (10 classes) . . . . .

5:30 – 6:30 pm This is the perfect opportunity to start learning the basics of ballet. Whether you’ve never danced before or you’ve taken ballet classes as a child, you will be guided through the basic steps of this dance form.

All are welcome for this fun class.

BEGINNER TAP DANCE with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105 + GST Mondays, April 3 – June 19 (No class on April 17 & May 22) (10 classes) . . . . .

6:30 – 7:15 pm This fun focused class gets you moving to funky beats by creating rhythms with your feet! This is an easy-paced class. This is a great way to start tapping or keep your feet moving if you have tried tap dancing before. *Students must provide their own tap shoes.

INTERMEDIATE ADULT BALLET with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115 + GST Mondays, April 3 – June 19 (No class on April 17 & May 22) (10 classes) . . . . .

7:15 – 8:15 pm Beginner/intermediate Adult Ballet is a perfect opportunity to continue to develop your knowledge of technique and strengthen your ballet foundation. *Previous ballet experience is strongly recommended.

INTERMEDIATE TAP DANCE with Claire Lint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105 + GST Mondays, April 3 – June 19 (No class on April 17 & May 22) (10 classes) . . . . .

8:15 – 9:00 pm Dust off those old shoes and get your feet moving! This class will look at both rhythm tapping and more classic Broadway style tap. Students must provide their own tap shoes. *Please note: a minimum of two sessions of Beginner Adult Tap or two years previous tap experience is recommended.

INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING with TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 + GST Tuesdays, April 4 – May 23 (8 classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7:00 – 9:00 pm This class will provide students with an introduction to woodworking in the Casa Woodshop. Projects will allow students to use and become familiar with all of the tools and equipment in the shop while creating an original art project. Students finishing the course have the opportunity to become Casa Studio Access users. *Materials provided.

DELICATE WATERCOLOUR FLOWERS with Karina Mak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $130 + GST Wednesdays, April 19 – May 24 (6 weeks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6:30 – 9:00 pm Learn the secrets of capturing fragility that will make your floral paintings come alive. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, these techniques will benefit all of your watercolour painting. *A list of supplies will be provided upon registration.

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WORKSHOPS

ADULT WORKSHOPS: ART, ARCHITECTURE AND THE CITY with Katherine Bourke . . . . . . . . . . $50 + GST each session Session 1: Saturday, February 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 – 3:30 pm Session 2: Saturday, March 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 – 3:30 pm Session 3: Saturday, April 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 – 3:30 pm Do you love art, architecture and the built environment? Designed for passionate art lovers at any level, this series of workshops encompasses the disciplines of critical thinking and theory, art and architectural history, public art, urbanism and urban studies. Art, Architecture and the City will be composed of lectures, discussions, activities, spatial practices, walks, readings, photographic and video presentations and research assignments celebratory of art, architecture and the city.

BASIC BOARD BUILDING 101 with Devon Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Saturday & Sunday, March 11 & 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$290 + GST 9:30 – 5:30 pm &

Design and build your own long board! Learn the essential wood working skills involved in creating your custom board. Journeyman Cabinetmaker, Devon Walls, will lead participants through the entire process of building molds, gluing and laminating layers, drilling mounting holes, cutting and shaping, sanding, applying artwork and finally varnishing a board. Participants will decide prior to workshop what type of board they want to build based upon the discipline of riding they plan to do. Roll away from the course with a board, mold and the knowledge to build more! *A list of supplies will be provided upon registration. Students receive a discount from Boarderline for their hardware, trucks, bearings, wheels and grip-tape.

CREATIVE WRITING with Halli Lilburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 + GST Saturday, March 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12:30 – 5:00 pm Everyone has a story to tell! Launch your imagination through creative writing in this one day workshop!

This workshop covers the building blocks of writing stories and getting ideas from the mind to paper.

Discover and share favorite authors, do inspiration exercises and write from prompts. *Bring a notebook and pen or pencil!

CLAY TEA POT WORKSHOP with Claire Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Saturdays, March 11 & April 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$65 + GST 1:00 – 4:00 pm & 1:00 – 2:30 pm Develop clay hand-building skills while making a decorative and functional teapot. Build the teapot in the first class and then glaze the pot in the second class. Learn basic clay hand-building and marbling techniques while creating your own beautiful tea pot!

GO WITH THE FLOW - FLUID ACRYLIC PAINTING TECHNIQUES with Soba Kaluthota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 + GST Saturdays, March 18 & 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 – 4:00 pm This workshop is presented by the Lethbridge Artists Club. Learn techniques that can be used to create a painting without using a brush or palette knife but use gravity to move paint across a canvas.

Acrylic pour-and-drip techniques require some reaching out to pour and a love of color. *A list of supplies will be provided. Participants can bring their own paint for each class, or for a small fee, supplies can be arranged with the instructor.

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EXHIBITIONS

JANUARY 7 - FEBRUARY 18, 2017

MAIN GALLERY: COMPOSITION IN THE SHAPE OF A POD

MARCH 4 - APRIL 15, 2017

MAIN GALLERY: PINE CONES IN SOFT MOUTHS work by Mandy Espezel

surrounded by exquisite clutter work by Janice Rahn

CONCOURSE GALLERY:

DIVINING work by Kelsey Stephenson

THE AGE OF MAN work by Rick Gillis

PASSAGE GALLERY: Work by Colleen Anable

PASSAGE GALLERY: Work by Bonnie Patton

CONCOURSE GALLERY: Work by the Lethbridge Photography Club

THE WINDOW SHOP

BUY LOCAL, BUY HANDMADE

The Window Shop provides visitors and members of the community an opportunity to purchase unique artworks created by skilled local artists and artisans. Two large showcases, located in a high traffic area adjacent to the Gallery, feature artworks, fine craft and artisan wares of exceptional quality by the talented producers in our community and region. Selection is constantly rotating, so be sure to make this part of any visit to Casa.

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Emerging Artist Festival Soar Cabaret Submission Call to Performing Artists – Artists aged 18 - 35 Submit work for presentation (music, drama, performance, dance, new media, spoken word) at Soar Cabaret Nights. Successful applicants will receive tech, admin, marketing support and artist honoraria.

Submissions open and forms online November 30, deadline February 28

Soar Visual Arts Project – Artists aged 18 - 35 “I HAVE SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO TELL YOU: a postcard to a friend I haven’t met yet” A Mail Art exhibition in the Casa Passage Gallery and various locations downtown that challenges artists to create a distinct piece of postcard sized art.

Call for Submissions available online January 1, deadline February 28

Soar - Emerging Artist Festival takes place from May 31 - June 4, 2017 and is a 5 day, multidisciplinary arts festival of new work and professional development opportunities. Soar features the work of emerging artists - theatre, dance, cyber-art, music, painting, photography, filmmaking, poetry and more. Soar encourages emerging artists to explore interdisciplinary work, multimedia, and new technologies.

Soar Symposium – ALL AGES The Soar Symposium offers unique professional development workshops, panel discussions and artist talks. Spend the weekend honing your skills or learning new ones. Registration open to the public – artists and arts supporters of all ages, disciplines and skill levels.

Registration opens March 1

$25 Symposium Pass to professional development sessions $50 Festival Pass includes all Symposium sessions and Cabaret admission

FEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The City of Lethbridge has created a Fee Assistance Program to ease financial barriers that would otherwise prevent low-income Lethbridge residents from having access to local recreation and culture activities. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may receive fee assistance of up to $150 per person per season for a maximum of one program in the Spring (January-June) and Fall (July-December) programming seasons (Maximum $300 per calendar year).

• For all ages • Individuals can use this programming towards arts, culture, recreation and sports opportunities • Individuals qualify for up to $150 in the first half of the year and $150 in the second half of the year Qualifying classes must be a minimum of 4 days/classes in length (can be used for camps). Please see Casa Program Guide for qualifying classes.

To access this program, individuals must: • Fill out the Application • Provide proof of City of Lethbridge residency (utility bill, bank statement, government issued mail showing name and address) • Have proof of qualifying income status (see application for Low Income Cut Offs) • Set up an appointment by phoning 403.320.4716 or emailing lori.harasem@lethbridge.ca

Visit casalethbridge.ca/fee-assistance-program for more information and application forms.

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ARTIST PARTNERSHIPS 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? Artist 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 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, and on our web site.

• 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 403.327.2272 or email education@artslethbridge.org.

Please note: all instructors will be required to obtain a current police check.

ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM 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.

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 in 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.

FIRST NATIONS ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM AND GRANT This new residency program provides an opportunity for professional Canadian First Nations artists from all disciplines to pursue their work in a supportive, community-based atmosphere for 1 to 2 weeks. This experience is shared through public workshops, performance and art demonstration.

Application forms and information are available on the Casa website.This program is funded by ATB Financial.

Please call 403.327.2272 or email education@artslethbridge.org for more information Winter Program

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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 and clay. An orientation 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 Monthly - $30 Annual - $200

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. Arts based programming will have booking priority.

Available spaces for booking include the ATB Financial Community Room, Meeting Room, Dance Studio, Rotary Square and the Upper Patio.

Rental rates are based on a sliding fee scale ranging from $20 to $35/hour. Special event bookings start at $650. Room bookings are coordinated by the Facility Programs Manager and spaces are assigned based on intended use and numbers Note: extra staffing and other incidental costs will be charged to bookings that extend beyond normal hours of operation.

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY SHOOT POLICY Casa is an open and welcoming public space with many events occurring on a daily basis, including classes, rehearsals, meetings, concerts and more. Photography and videography, for personal or professional use, is welcome and permitted in the facility as space is available. Safety in all uses of Casa is of utmost importance and we ask all users to be respectful of the facility. Regulations for the new policy can be found on the Casa website. Space will be booked first come first served. For more information, contact Casa management.

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3D Classroom Stephure Hall

Womenʼs Washroom ATB Financial Community Room

Menʼs Washroom

Office Area

Tech Room

Wheel Room

Gas Kiln Room

Reception

Fam

Elv 3D Studio

Woodshop Area

First Floor Rotary Square

The Gallery at Casa

Community Programming Space Visual Arts Studios and Classrooms

Gallery Prep

Meeting Room

Dance Studio

Map of Casa The Gallery at Casa

University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music Fam Womenʼs Washroom Dance Studio Menʼs Washroom

Music Studio

Music Studio

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Lobby

Upper Patio

Music Studio Music Studio

Elv

Music Studio

Weaving Studio Textile Studio

Clean Area

2D Studio

Print Making Studio

Second Floor

2D Classroom

Map of Casa Music Studio

Music Studio

Penner Classroom

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