Arts & Crafts

Adult Programs

ARTS & CRAFTS

NEW! A VOYAGE IN MIXED MEDIA 19 YRS+

Join Bryony for a six-week voyage into mixed media! Using subjects from natural history: botanical and birds etc.. We will experiment with graphite stick, watercolours, paints, pencils, coloured pencils, pen and ink, any or all of the above and anything you can imagine, too! We will explore the caprices of graphite with watercolour, or ink, layering the colours, sploshes and swooshes and some downright good drawing techniques. You might wish to bring a photo or two and try that out in different ways. Fasten your creative seat belts, it will be an exciting and curiosity satisfying trip. Supplies required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones Feb 27-Apr 3 M 1:00-3:30pm M$128/6 149832

WATERCOLOUR BIRDS FOR BEGINNERS: TAKE FLIGHT! 19 YRS+

Join Bryony in an introductory course in painting birds in watercolour. With some straight-forward steps in drawing and brushwork, learn how to represent our feathered friends in soft and washy colours, with a bright eye on the process to create feathers you can feel. Please bring a $10 fee to the instructor to cover the taxidermy bird maintenance. Supplies required. Or, if you wish, bring $20 and Bryony will provide a palette with all the colours you need, a loan of paint brushes, and 1/2 sheet of BFK paper.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones

Jan 6-Feb 10 F 1:00-3:30pm M$128/6 149430 CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE PAINTING II - ACRYLICS AND OILS 19 YRS+

In this fun approach to painting the landscape realistically, we will continue to develop our skills, focusing on simplification of the scene, grouping value patterns, and understanding colour to help create depth and perspective in the scene. Some reference material is available but students are encouraged to bring their own. Those wishing to paint in oils must have experience in that medium. *OMS only may be used, with no additional oils or mediums please. Supplies required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Claire Christinel Jan 10-Feb 14 T 6:30-9:00pm $128/6 149828

DRAWING 101 19 YRS+

This is a beginner’s course in the elements of drawing with pencil and graphite sticks. Each class will introduce a new way of expressing yourself through line, gesture, form, and shading. Along with learning basic techniques, you will be assisted in finding your own unique style within a supportive and fun environment. Please bring $5 to cover the cost of the handouts. Supplies required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones Jan 3-Feb 7 T 9:30am-12:00pm M$128/6 149414

DRAWING 202 19 YRS+

This drawing class will focus mostly on value, shading, and an understanding of form through various exercises done from still life and photographs. There will be continued teachings on line, form, and shading. Beginners are welcome. Supplies required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones Feb 14-Mar 21 T 9:30am-12:00pm M$128/6 149415 Mar 28-Apr 25 T 9:30am-12:00pm M$106/5 149416

NEW! INTRODUCTION TO URBAN SKETCHING 19 YRS+

Have you thought about joining the Urban Sketching movement or sketching on your travels? Through a systematic approach we will develop your sketching skill set, focusing on composition, shapes, and perspective. Peter will provide demonstrations, give feedback, and provide handouts. Learn to sketch your environment with ease. No drawing experience necessary. Supplies required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Peter Lobebel Jan 12-Feb 16 Th 1:00-3:30pm M$128/6 149271

MORE BEAUTY OF THE STILL LIFE 19 YRS+

We will continue to develop our skills in painting the still life, painting a greater variety of still life subjects, and using some more complex references. We will focus on creating form and value structure, contrast, colour mixing, and lost and found edges. Those wishing to paint in oils must have experience in that medium. *OMS only may be used, with no additional oils or mediums please. Supplies required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Claire Christinel Jan 9-Feb 13 M 1:00-3:30pm M$128/6 149299

NEW! OIL PAINTINGS FOR BEGINNERS 19 YRS+

Painting in oil is a little bit indulgent and a whole lot of fun, so why not give it a try? Through a series of engaging projects, Barbara will provide you with a solid approach and key painting techniques. Attention will be put to making “good beginnings” for therein lies the key to successful art-making. You’ll develop an eye for tonal value, composition and colour: To see as an artist sees. Lively discussion, questioning and painting all together, will see us become fearless in covering our canvases in this rich and rewarding medium! This class is for beginners and those new to oil.

Monterey Recreation Centre Barbara Lee

Mar 1-Apr 5 W 9:30am-12:00pm M$128/6 149301 PEN AND INK - A CLASSIC APPROACH 19 YRS+

Join Bryony for a fascinating foray into creating art with pen and ink. Render a flower for example, with the delicacy of an engraving, or splash out and use your ink to form a calligraphic gesture. You can swoosh in your textures and values with a clear water wash and watch what happens! Explore your imagination with the classic beauty of pen and ink. Supplies required. Or if you wish, bring $20 and Bryony will provide ink, a loan of paint brushes, 1/2 sheet of BFK paper and pen and nib.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones Jan 4-Feb 8 W 1:00-3:30pm M$128/6 149426 Feb 15-Mar 22 W 1:00-3:30pm M$128/6 149427 Mar 29-Apr 26 W 1:00-3:30pm M$106/5 149429

REDISCOVER YOUR MAGIC 19 YRS+

When was the last time you opened a box of new crayons? Is cutting and pasting just a deep, dark memory? Living a creatively inspired life offers us a wealth of rewards: more happiness, better health and literally the opportunity to make this world a better, more inspired place. Sheila invites you to rekindle your innate creative spark in this imaginative session of play. Through a series of fun, thought–provoking art exercises, you will create a unique ‘art journal’, which will tap into your inner artistic muse. No experience necessary. Please bring $10 for the supplies provided.

Monterey Recreation Centre Sheila Smedley

Feb 12 Su 1:00-4:00pm $60/1 149738

Apr 16 Su 1:00-4:00pm $60/1 149741

NEW! URBAN SKETCHING WITH INK AND WATERCOLOUR 19 YRS+

Through a systematic approach you will learn to create quick and loose ink and watercolour sketches that capture your environment. The focus will be on developing your drawing skills with pencil and ink and we will finally add some dabs of watercolour to complete the work. Step by step you will learn how to create lasting memories out of travel sketches! Peter will provide demonstrations, give feedback, and provide handouts. Bring some photos from your travels. Previous drawing experience recommended but not mandatory. Supplies required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Peter Lobebel Mar 2-Apr 6 Th 1:00-3:30pm M$128/6 149759

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