Just For Fun -The Arts !

PAINTING WORKSHOPS!

We are happy to have Biljana Baker back from her fall Art Show held here in Thunder Bay that was to celebrate present local artisans and pay tribute to past artists from the community. Biljana has been painting since 1982 and for the past decades can be found teaching in the schools for Learning Through the Arts and Community Arts and Heritage Arts Programs. The softness and spontaneity of watercolours are the motivating factors in her unique presentation and her innovative mat carving has added another dimension to her work. She has had numerous shows in Canada and the United States and sold paintings worldwide.

Are you interested in learning how to paint with watercolour? Stay out of the cold and join us for one or both of our up coming spring sessions below!

Watercolour Beginners Workshop

Intergenerational

If you are a beginner artist and want to learn about watercolour techniques, then this workshop is for you. Spend your Saturday and Sunday with Biljana Baker, renowned watercolour artist, who will teach you to appreciate and have fun with watercolours. Learn techniques step-by-step and produce mini samplers of how to paint trees, rocks, clouds, washes, and so much more. There is a hidden artist in all of us!

Materials needed for class:

4 brushes -2 round #8 & #12; 1 flat 1", and 1 lg. 2" hog hairbrush, backing board, masking tape, masking fluid, sponge, paper towel, water containers (i.e. large ice cream pail), 3 primary colours (red, yellow and blue) nonstaining (paints should be artists grade not student grade, and 140 lb. d'arches watercolour paper.

4 brushes and one piece of watercolour paper may be purchased on the first day of class for $25.00.

2 Day Course

Shuniah Building Room 264

10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 25

Sunday, March 26

Instructor B. Baker

Fees: $ 83.62

Painting with Biljana

Intergenerational

AR003

Join renowned local watercolour artist Biljana Baker and paint 4 paintings over one weekend. By the end of the workshop you should have 4 completed paintings to show off to your friends and family. Some knowledge of watercolour painting is required. Materials are required and are not included in registration fee.

Supplies needed for class:

Watercolours, 4 sheets of d'arches watercolour paper 11X15 variety of watercolour brushes, backing board masking tape, paper towel, water containers (i.e. large ice cream pail) , and any other supplies you like to paint with.

Watercolour paper will befor sale the first day of class.

2 Day Course

Shuniah Building Room 264 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 1

Sunday, April 2

Instructor B. Baker

Fees: $ 83.62

Intergenerational Learning

Many of our Just for Fun courses are intergenerational learning and provide an opportunity for youth and adults to learn side by side.

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Fully Manual

PHOTOGRAPHY!

ZD093

Bring your digital SLR and learn how to shift from manual automatic presets to beautiful and creative photos. The focus on this one night workshop will cover your camera basics, understand light, metering, exposure, focus, camera modes. Make sure to bring your digital camera, lenses and tripod to class. It is recommended to take the Introduction to photography first.

3 Hour Course

Shuniah Building: Room C242

6:30 -9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 7

Instructor: B. Wojciechowski

Fees: $ 41.81

Dark Skies & Star Trails

ZD094

Learn the tricks and techniques for capturing night-time cityscapes and long exposure star trails. We will be heading outside for most of the class. We will be outside the main Shuniah building in the field across the street (if the class decides as a group we could head to another location off campus). So make sure to dress appropriately for the weather including warm clothing and footwear. Make sure to bring a digital camera that is capable of long exposure, shutter speeds, a tripod, flashlight, and extra camera batteries. We will be outside away from lights.

3 Hour Course

Shuniah Building: Room C242

7:00 -10:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 4

Instructor: B. Wojciechowski

Fees: $ 41.81

Live Streaming

ZC035 NEW

With the demands for online meetings, video calls, events, and day to day interactions (including gaming), live streaming needs have blown up. Join Barry who with the use of a “green screen background” and open source, (free to use software) for a evening of streaming. You will learn what you need to setup your own at home or work live streaming environment using both Twitch and Zoom. Bring your laptop, (login access will be available) with your webcam, cell phone or digital camera, microphone and headphones. Types of lighting, software, and specific equipment needs will be discussed. This will put you on your way to making your next function a professional/ personal success.

3 Hour Course

Shuniah Building: Room C242

6:30 -9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 21

Instructor: B. Wojciechowski

Odp Training

Ozone Depletion Prevention

IB802

Canada’s Ozone Layer Protection Awareness Training Program is based on Environment Canada's "Code of Practice for Elimination of Fluorocarbon Emissions in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems". This course will deal with environmentallycorrect equipment design, proper handling of refrigerants, and will prepare participants for complying with provincial regulations covering refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Each attendee will receive the Participant Manual to refer to in class and take home. Participants who achieve a mark of 75% or better on the exam will receive an Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) card. This card must be renewed every five years for those who purchase or handle refrigerants across Canada. Note: this course is strictly theory and does not incorporate hands-on training. Anyone in residential, commercial, industrial, domestic, automotive and mobile cooling applications would benefit from taking this course. This course is offered via distance education where the students and instructor in Thunder Bay are joined by students outside of Thunder Bay at a Contact North site.

Attention Employers or Sponsors: If you wish to sponsor one or more employees or clients for a specific course, we can simplify the process for you. Call us for details (807) 475-6550.

The course is a total of 6 hours including examination time.

To have your name put on an interest list for the next available session please email us at ce@confederationcollege.ca or call us today at (807) 475-6641

Course delivered online synchronous through Contact North.

Instructor: R.Ongaro

Fees $ 298.89

Trades

Trades Studies I

TP155

Uniquely designed, this course has three different modules of study. Each module can be taken separately or combined together to receive the full credit for TP155.

Module 1 - Introduction to Carpentry5 classes that focus on hands on learning using hand tools and fasteners. A practical project will be completed.

Module 2 - Introduction to Welding –After completing a thorough shop safely, an overview of welding techniques will be showcased with some practical experience using welding equipment.

Module 3 - Introduction To Automotive - A hands on opportunity to learn about different tools of the trade while experiencing some practical training related to vehicles.

Open to adults & youths 15 +

Take one, two, or all three modules

Fees per module $135.00 or all 3 for $307.80

Module 1 dates: May 23 - 29

Module 2 dates: May 30 - June 5

Module 3 dates: June 6 - June 12

Classes run Monday to Thursdays evenings 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. in the Dorion building.

TP155 Trades Studies I is a course that is part of the pre-technology trade certificate.

Try it out. This opportunity could spark an interest in learning a new trade or career!

Course is subject to run based on minimum enrollment.

Contact us today for more details and to be added to our interest list for registering at: ce@confederationcollege.ca or call (807) 475-6550 today!