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PAINTING • DRAWING POTTERY • PHOTOGRAPHY PERFORMANCE ARTS • CRAFTS JEWELLERY • FLAMEWORK and much more...
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ADULT CLASSES CLAY CLAY OPEN STUDIO
Mondays: 6:00-9:00pm Fridays: 10:00am-1:00pm
$6 Drop-In or $50 for 10 Drop-In Punch Card Begins January 4, 2016 Begins January 8, 2016
These are non-instructional sessions that allow potters to use The Centre’s Clay Studio to work on their own projects and practice skills both on the wheel and handbuilding. Complete personalized projects and steer your own ceramics journey! Clay must be purchased separately through The Centre Box Office.
Only work produced at Chilliwack Cultural Centre from clay purchased at The Centre Box Office can be fired in The Centre’s kilns. These sessions are not designed to accommodate production potters but to allow students to independently develop their skills. Drop-in work will be glazed during a scheduled drop-in glazing session.
CLAY CREATORS: HANDBUILDING Saturdays (8 sessions) January 30 - March 26, 2016 April 30 - June 25, 2016
$250
10:00am to 12:30pm
Explore the medium of clay and create a range of functional and beautiful items by hand! From plates and mugs to ornaments and jewellery, handbuilding opens up a whole world of ceramic possibilities. This is an eight week course, with seven sessions of handbuilding and one of glazing – with one week break between sessions seven and eight to allow for proper drying prior to firing.
CLAY CREATORS: WHEEL Saturdays (8 sessions) January 30 - March 26, 2016 April 30 - June 25, 2016
$250
1:30 to 4:00pm
Be taken through the entire process of wheel throwing, from creating on the wheel through to the finishing of work through glazing and firing - you’ll be amazed at what you can create! This class will run for eight sessions – seven weeks of wheel work and a final session of glazing. There will be a one week break between sessions seven and eight to allow for proper drying prior to firing.
EASY AS 1-2-3
Thursday (3 sessions) February 4 - February 18, 2016 April 7 - April 21, 2016
$120
6:00 to 9:00pm
In three sessions over three weeks, students will be introduced to ceramics and learn about all the stages of creating objects in clay in this class. Students will create objects in wet clay, work with dry and bisque clay, and also touch on glazing and surface techniques in the perfect introduction to ceramics! After completion students are able to work on projects in The Centre’s self-directed Clay Open Studio.
To register for classes contact The Centre Box Office at 604-391-SHOW(7469)
TIPS & TECHNIQUES FOR WHEEL THROWN POTTERY
$250
Wednesdays (8 sessions) April 6 - May 25, 2016
6:30 to 9:00pm
This class is intended for Intermediate Adult students with prior experience in centering and throwing a cylinder on the wheel. Students will have the rare opportunity to learn how to develop their wheel throwing experience and expand the visual appeal of their ceramics under the guidance of two seasoned potters! This class will include demos, critiques, and discussions on form & function as well as more advanced surface decoration and glazing techniques.
LIFE-FORM SCULPTING
$70
Thursdays (4 sessions) May 5 - May 26, 2016
6:00 to 9:00pm
This self-directed class provides students with the opportunity to sculpt a human figure, with one individual model presenting one pose over four three-hour sessions. This format allows potters to fully explore the contours and essence of the body in an in-depth manner, and encourages the development of sculpting skills while enjoying the unique opportunity to produce large-scale work.
JEWELLERY-MAKING GLASS OPEN STUDIO Mondays: 6:00-9:00pm
$9 Drop-In or $80 for 10 Drop-In Punch Card Begins January 4, 2016
The Glass Open Studio allows students to hone their glass-bead making skills in a non-instructional, self-paced environment. Only students that have completed The Centre’s Glass Bead-Making Class are able to participate in the Glass Open Studio. Work stations, and safety equipment, and glass rods can be purchased from The Centre Box Office.
Practice your glass bead making skills with the Glass Open Studio! These non-instructional sessions are designed for those who have taken one of The Centre’s Glass Bead/Flameworking classes and want to continue their glass journey!
Register 4 weeks early and receive 10% off the regular price!
One Day Workshop
Open Studio
GLASS BEADS LEVEL 1 Tuesdays (4 sessions) January 26 - February 16, 2016 May 3 - May 31, 2016
$160
6:30 to 8:30pm
Using a torch and glass rods, students will learn the ancient art of Flameworking to make Glass Beads in this class taught by professional jewellery-maker Alicia Champ. The class will experiment with using stringers, frits, and dots, and discuss glass alchemy, studio set-up and safety to provide students with the perfect introduction to an infectiously addictive art form!
GLASS DOTS
Sunday, January 31, 2016
$80 10:00am to 3:00pm
This workshop will teach students the basics of making glass dots – one of the foundational skills of design work in glass beads. Techniques in layering, twisting, plunging and in giving glass dots a rainbow effect will be covered in a three hour workshop that explores the huge possibilities that a tiny glass dot offers, and offers an especially fun way to explore creativity!
WIREWORK LEVEL 1
Thursday (3 sessions) February 4 - February 18, 2016 May 5 - May 19, 2016
$72
6:30 to 8:30pm
In this wire-focused class students will tackle various techniques in wirework and learn how to make jump rings, head and eye pins, ear wires, bead dangles and spiral charms. By the completion of the class students will be able to construct a necklace, bracelet, and earrings from start to finish with nothing but wire, hand tools, and decorative glass beads.
WIREWORK LEVEL 2 Thursday (3 sessions) March 3 - March 17, 2016 June 2 - June 16, 2016
$72
6:30 to 8:30pm
Students will explore the possibilities of wirework more in this class, building on the skills of the introductory course. Working with textures, hammering, shaping wire and making individual beads and connectors, as well as more advanced finishing techniques with patinas, students will learn the trips and tricks that make mastering this unique art form easier – and even more fun!
GLASS FLOWERS Sunday, March 6, 2016
$80 10:00am to 3:00pm
With Glass Flowers Alicia will show students how to elaborate on the skills learned in the dot workshop, demonstrating how to layer, plunge, and create incredible floral designs in glass. Students will learn how to create the raised flora, encased, and plunged water florals as well as flower beads, as well as explore different colouring techniques to bring flowers to life in glass - adding a whole new dimension to home-made jewellery!
GLASS BEADS LEVEL 2 Tuesdays (4 sessions) March 8 - March 29, 2016 June 7 - June 28, 2016
$160
6:30 to 8:30pm
Students that have completed Glass Beads 1 will learn to develop their skills and technique in this advanced Glass Bead Making class. Students will explore how they can use moulds to create a range of different shaped beads, as well as experiment with encasing to produce items with multiple levels of depth, colour, and form, and build their Glass Bead Making abilities to the next level - and take another step towards Glass Bead mastery!
To register for classes contact The Centre Box Office at 604-391-SHOW(7469)
WIRE WEAVING
Sunday, April 3, 2016
$32 2:00 to 5:00pm
In this three hour workshop that explores three different methods of wire weaving, students will release their creativity even further! Suitable for both beginners and those that have prior experience in wire weaving, this fun workshop offers an opportunity to dive into the world of creating jewellery with wire. Students will complete a pendant that can be added to a chain to make a one of a kind necklace.
ENAMELLING
$160
Tuesdays (4 sessions) April 5 - April 26, 2016
6:30 to 8:30pm
Explore the art of enamelling and learn how to create vibrant and unique jewellery by fusing glass to metal! Students will use a torch set-up and a kiln to create beautiful pendants, connectors for bracelets, earrings, and more. Over four sessions students will learn to enamel sheet metal and wire washers, opening up a world of how to create one-of-a-kind necklace, bracelet and earring sets.
CRAFTING JEWELLERY
$99
Thursday (4 sessions) April 7 - April 28, 2016
6:30 to 8:30pm
This four week course will take students through the basics steps of making their own jewellery – from bead stringing and designing beaded jewellery through to making their own jump rings, headpins, and clasps. Students will expand on the skills they learn in the first session throughout the course, with the aim to be able to easily create a range of jewellery by the last session - expect to never buy jewellery again!
CHAINMAIL
Saturday, May 14, 2016
$32 2:00 to 5:00pm
Students of all skill levels will be able to begin making their own chainmail jewellery using the knowledge learned in this workshop. Alicia Champ will discuss the different types of wire, metal, and tools that can be used to craft unique jewellery, as well as how to make and measure wire rings. These basics all come together in a one-of-a-kind bracelet created in class for students to take home - an amazing memory and skill all rolled into one!
Register 4 weeks early and receive 10% off the regular price!
One Day Workshop
Open Studio
PAINTING & DRAWING LIFE DRAWING OPEN STUDIO Wednesdays: 6:30-9:00pm
$12 Drop-In $40 Monthly Subscription $55 for Five Sessions
Saturdays: 10:00am-12:30pm
Begins January 6, 2016 Begins January 9, 2016
The ability to draw the human figure is an essential art form, and vital to those who wish to develop strong observational drawing skills. This Open Studio provides artists with the opportunity to observe and draw a posed human form. No formal instruction is provided, but guidance and support is given. Both male and female models of varying body shapes are booked for the Open Studio.
DRAWING LIGHT & SHADE Wednesday (8 sessions) January 27 - March 16, 2016
$170
1:00 to 3:00pm
Discover the uses of light and shade in drawing with this class. A series of fun exercises will lead students on a process of developing their ability to see light and incorporate it into their drawings, as well as explore contour lines, solid three dimensional shapes, and shading in the creation of form. Students will also be able to use various drawing media to produce their own personal and innovative work!
SPLASH WATERCOLOUR Thursday (8 sessions) January 28 - March 17, 2016
$226
1:00 to 3:30pm
An opportunity to explore new skills and techniques in watercolour, this class will develop the student’s abilities within this distinctive method of painting through covering a variety of techniques including applying washes, wet on wet techniques, pouring, glazing and masking, and the world of colour. Students will supply their own paints and materials with the instructor’s advice, and should have completed the Intro to Watercolour Class or have some basic knowledge of watercolour.
STILL LIFE DRAWING Wednesdays (6 sessions)
$155
10:00am to 12:00pm
March 30 - May 4, 2016 Still Life Drawing is a crucial skill for all artists, and in this class students will be introduced to its exciting techniques, methods, and results! Starting with contour lines and natural shapes, students will develop their own drawing abilities through a series of fun exercises, covering the creation of form through shading and exploring three-dimensional shapes, as well as detailing your work to create beautiful finished drawings. For those that wanteto build their skills before trying to Life Drawing Open Studio, this is the place to start!
DRAWING FACES Friday (6 sessions) April 1 - May 6, 2016
$148
10:00am to 12:00pm
Students will be taken into the world of drawing faces and portraits in this class. Through a series of developmental exercises, students will be
To register for classes contact The Centre Box Office at 604-391-SHOW(7469)
introduced to the skills and techniques needed to accurately draw portraits, as well as develop their drawing and observational abilities. This will be achieved through exploring various views, basic shapes and structures, and gaining insight into how proportions and shading are used to put a portrait to paper.
FLOWERS IN WATERCOLOUR Thursday (6 sessions) April 14 - May 19, 2016
$170
1:00 to 3:30pm
Learn an exciting array of new techniques in watercolour, including applying washes, wet on wet techniques, pouring, glazing, and masking. The brilliant character of flowers will be examined, with the medium of watercolour being the perfect way to watch them spring to life! Students will supply their own paints and materials based on instructor’s advice, and should have completed the Intro to Watercolour class or have some existing knowledge of watercolour techniques.
CRAFTS HANDICRAFT-A-RAMA Thursdays: 7:00 - 9:00pm
No Charge Begins January 28, 2016
Whatever your preferred medium or handicraft, this Open Studio is the perfect place to grab some you-time and work on a project! This noninstructional weekly handicraft session provides artists with a casual and relaxed space to get together and work on personal projects. From yarn working to knitting, cross stitch and embroidery, the all will be enjoyed in the Handicraft Open Studio. No supplies are provided, but The Centre’s Red Chair Lounge and the time and space to meet like-minded artists offers a delightful atmosphere in which to create.
CARDS FROM THE HEART
$82
Saturday (4 sessions) January 30 - February 20, 2016 April 2 - April 23, 2016
1:30 to 3:00pm
In this introduction to papercrafts, students will learn the tools and techniques of cardmaking, stamping, traditional die cutting, paper punching, embossing, inks and papers, providing a complete introduction to producing their own personalized gift cards and crafts. Students will also have three free drop-ins for The Centre’s newly re-opened Papercraft Open Studio, a self-directed weekly session where projects and creations can be worked on at the Centre, using familiar tools and supplies - and create cards everybody will love!
PAPERCRAFT OPEN STUDIO Tuesdays: 6:30-9:00pm
$7 Drop-In or $56 for 10 Drop-In Punch Card Begins February 2, 2016
The Paper Crafts Open Studio gives crafters the space and supplies to create their very own paper-based projects. A variety of paper, tools, and assorted items to embellish work are available, but students are welcome to utilize this studio to develop projects with their own materials. Bring a creation-in-process or begin something new – the Paper Crafts Open Studio is the place to complete all things crafty.
Register 4 weeks early and receive 10% off the regular price!
One Day Workshop
Open Studio
SCRAPBOOKING TECHNIQUES Saturdays (4 sessions) February 27 - March 19, 2016 April 30 - May 21, 2016
$80 1:30 to 3:00pm
A fun way to learn papercrafts skills, this class will introduce students to the beginner’s approach to scrapbooking and journaling. Creative layouts based on individualized themes and events will be covered, such as the first days of school, travels abroad, birthdays, and many more, teaching students the very best ways to depict their stories through visual and textual media. Students will also have three free drop-ins for our newly re-opened Papercraft Open Studio, a self-directed weekly session where projects and creations can be worked on at The Centre, using familiar tools and supplies.
PHOTOGRAPHY BEGINNER PHOTOGRAPHY Saturday, January 30, 2016 Saturday, May 28, 2016
$32 1:00 to 4:00pm
Chilliwack photographer Vickie Legere will guide aspiring photographers on demystifying their cameras with this workshop! Through a mixture of seminar and practical techniques, students will explore the different basic photography methods of DSLR and point-and-shoot cameras. Students will need to bring their own camera, as well as tools for taking notes.
PEOPLE IN MOTION: BALLET JORGEN
$32 Thursday, February 11, 2016 TBA
This workshop will offer students the unique opportunity to photograph professional performers in action. Ballet Jorgen (who will be performing Sleeping Beauty at The Centre on this date), will act as subjects while students learn how to capture movements in an indoor environment. Students will need their own camera and ideally a tripod, and are also welcome to bring flash equipment.
CLOSE UP & FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHY Saturday, March 26, 2016
$32
1:00 to 4:00pm
This workshop will give students insight into the techniques that will enable them to take beautiful close up shots, using flowers as the subject of focus. Learn how to capture the details that make truly compelling photographs, and gain knowledge that will be applicable to a variety of close-up subjects with local photographer Vickie Legere! Students will need to bring their own camera (either point-and-shoot or DLSR), their camera manual, and a tripod.
To register for classes contact The Centre Box Office at 604-391-SHOW(7469)
PEOPLE PHOTOGRAPHY
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Move beyond taking routine shots and build skills that will forever change those family photographs with this class. Vickie Legere will teach students how to capture the excitement and importance of milestone birthdays, graduations, and celebrations in truly satisfying images. Students will need to bring their own cameras (either a DSLR or point-and-shoot), a tripod, and note taking materials.
TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY Saturday, June 25, 2016
$32 1:00 to 4:00pm
$32 1:00 to 4:00pm
This workshop will reveal the tips and secrets of capturing truly great travel photographs. Students will learn how to plan ahead and what gear will give them the very best photographs of the places and people they meet on their travels, and how to ensure those memories of bucketlist vacations are keepers. Students will need to bring their own camera (either a DSLR or point-and-shoot), and note-taking materials.
SOAP-MAKING
MELT & POUR SOAP Monday, January 25, 2016 Monday, April 18, 2016
$32 6:00 to 8:30pm
In this workshop students will learn to make their own soap, guided by an experienced soap artisan. Join Patti as she teaches the class how to craft glycerine-based soaps that can be used right away and taken home that night! Students will learn about the process, tools, and ingredients including fragrances and colourants, and upon completion will have all the skills needed to make their own home creations.
COLD PROCESSED SOAP Monday, February 22, 2016 Monday, May 9, 2016
$40 5:30 to 8:30pm
Soap-Making offers a unique approach to delving into your creativity, and will give students a skill that can be used around the house as much as in the craft studio! Students will learn the process of making cold-processed soap, including the ingredients and tools needed to produce a batch of soap. Students will take home at least two bars of colourful soap, and a guidebook on how to produce your own home creations.
Register 4 weeks early and receive 10% off the regular price!
One Day Workshop
Open Studio
KIDS’ CLASSES ACTION FIGURES (8-12) Thursdays (6 sessions) April 14 - May 19, 2016
$93
3:45 to 4:45pm
In this class students will explore the fun world of drawing people and the human figure, using exciting action figures as inspiration! Kids will learn about proportions, how to draw people in motion, how to create dynamic backgrounds, and finally will colour their creations and see their action figures take life. This class is the perfect introduction to a rewarding and lifelong love of drawing.
ACTING FOR FILM & TV (9-15)
Tuesdays January 26 - March 8, 2016 (7 sessions) April 5 - May 24, 2016 (8 sessions)
6:30 to 8:30pm
$135 $153
Plenty of movies get shot in and around the Lower Mainland – this class will give students a head-start on in getting in on the action! Students of all skill and experience levels will showcase their acting ability, learn professional acting techniques and get prepared to audition for agents and casting directors, before appearing on the big screen in a final thrilling public showcase.
ART SAFARI (8-12)
Thursdays (7 sessions) January 28 - March 10, 2016
$99
3:45 to 4:45pm
Students that sign up for the Art Safari will be taught how to develop their drawing abilities as they take inspiration to draw various objects and creatures. Kids will also explore different paining methods in acrylic paints, giving them the opportunity to work on a project from its sketching through to painting stages, and learn enough artistic skills to take home a completed canvas!
INTRO TO COMIC BOOK ILLUSTRATION (8-12) Saturdays (5 sessions) January 30 - February 27, 2016 April 2 - April 30, 2016
$77
11:00am to 12:00pm
Kids will be introduced to the exciting world of illustration, storytelling, and comic book construction in this class! The basic techniques of composition and drawing will be covered, including anatomy, perspective, and foreshortening. From there, young artists will move to the area of inking pencilled drawings to add colour and finally put it all together to tell a story, producing the perfect project to take home.
MAGIC MUD (6-10)
Mondays (6 sessions) January 25 - March 7, 2016 (No Class Feb. 8) April 4 - May 9, 2016
$144
3:30 to 5:00pm
With Magic Mud kids are encouraged to let their imaginations go wild while they experiment with clay – they’ll be able to transform clay into a cup, a frog, a castle, or anything they like! Exploring the world of clay will give students an introduction to the basic principles of working with this fun medium, resulting in the completion of a number of projects to take home.
To register for classes contact The Centre Box Office at 604-391-SHOW(7469)
STOP MOTION (7-10)
Tuesdays January 26 - March 8, 2016 (7 sessions) April 5 - May 24, 2016 (8 sessions)
3:30 to 5:30pm
$135 $153
Stop-Motion offers an exciting insight into how kids can work with figurines and animation to create their own movies! In this class students will be able to bring their own toys and learn how to create a story, use still cameras, and discover how to use four different computer programs to produce a short film. The best videos will be shown at a public screening at the class finale.
THEATRE PEEPS (6-12)
Mondays (6 sessions) 4:00 to 5:30pm January 25 - March 7, 2016 (6 sessions) (No Class Feb. 8) $76 April 4 - May 16, 2016 (7 sessions) $89 Students will spend six sessions playing with costumes, hats and props to get into the fun and entertainment of acting, as well as participate in roleplaying and improve games, giving them the opportunity to build early skills in creativity and performance. This class is a great introduction to the energy and dynamics of acting – and is also a fantastic way to build confidence and social skills!
AFTER SCHOOL ART CAMPS For young artists aged 7-10, each week-long Art Camp runs for five sessions, from 3:30 – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Sign up for a single week of classes, or join us for all five weeks of creative fun!
PRINCESS POWER
$35
February 1 - February 5, 2016
Craft your own special kingdom! Channel your inner princess and create your own kingdom, complete with tiara, scepter and castle using canvas, paint and sparkle!
VIDEO GAME BONANZA
$35
February 15 - February 19, 2016
Take your favourite video games from the screen and into the craft studio! Create your own wall art, posters, craft constructions and more.
HELLO THERE, KITTY!
$35
April 4 - April 8, 2016
From Grumpy Cat to the Pink Panther, this class lets you give your favourite kitty the purrfect creative make-over – with fun and furry crafts!
CARTOON CREATIONS
$35
April 18 - April 22, 2016
From classic cartoons to new animations, this class will be filled with fun as you bring those unforgettable characters to life with all kinds of exciting crafts!
DRAGONS & DINOSAURS
May 2 - May 6, 2016
$35
Dig into the craft cupboard and you might find stencils, coloured paper… and dinosaurs! Create a fantastical beast with this dino and dragon themed class.
SPACE & BEYOND May 16 - May 20, 2016
$35
In a craft studio far far away… you can create a whole bunch of fun cosmic art projects! The galaxy is at your fingertips in this space-themed class.
Register 4 weeks early and receive 10% off the regular price!
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