Program Catalogue
Spring 2014
Button Factory
Arts
25 Regina St. S. Waterloo, ON N2J 1R8 519 886.4577 • buttonfactoryarts.ca
“Premieres Amour” etching by Robert Creighton
Button Factory Team Heather Franklin, Executive Director Anne Pedersen, Coordinator of Operations Desiree Lichty, Programs Coordinator/Marketing Manager
The Button Factory is a unique, shared work space, home to the Waterloo Community Arts Centre. We provide two floors
of
authentic
and
creative
programming:
gallery
exhibitions, innovative art classes, workshops, professional
development
for
artists,
and
rehearsal
space.
We
pride
ourselves
on
maintaining
an
inclusive
environment,
open
to
artists
and
art
appreciators
from
all
backgrounds,
cultures
and
levels
of
experience.
Whether
you’re
an
emerging
or
experienced
artist,
a
beginner
or
simply
curious
there
is
something
for
everyone
here! Over
the
past
year
our
membership
has
bloomed!
This
spring
we
are
offering
an
array
of
programming
to
accommodate
everyone’s
interests.
All
your
favorites,
with
your
revered
instructors,
as
well
as
new
programming.
Over
40
innovative
art
programs
and
workshops! I
encourage
our
artists,
friends
and
members
to
come
out
to
the
Button
Factory
and
take
advantage
of
the
great
programs
we
offer.
This
session,
we
have
new
programming
for
teens,
children
and
adults.
We
also
offer
our
programs
off
site
at
the
Waterloo
Recreation
Centre,
Waterloo
City
Hall,
Luther
Village
and
Globe
Studios.
Our
Artist
in
Residences,
Robert
Creighton
and
Olivia
Simpson
will
complete
their
residency
with
a
lecture
March
28.
Don’t
miss
the
Procession
of
the
Species
Parade
on
April
26
and
our
popular
Life
Drawing
Marathon
on
June
28.
Raiders
of
the
Lost
Art
Summer
Camp
has
an
extended
run
from
June
30
to
August
29. Awaken
to
new
growth
in
ourselves
this
spring.
Come
out
and
explore,
create,
play
in
all
kinds
of
media-visual,
digital,
and
literary,
attend
a
gallery
opening,
come
to
an
artist lecture, meet new members and become inspired by all the creative opportunities that Button Factory Arts offers
this
season.
-Heather
Franklin
CONTENTS Membership
2
Registration
3
Special Events/ Gallery Exhibitions
4
Adult Courses & Workshops Drawing
5
Painting
8
Multi-Media
13
Printmaking
16
Youth Courses and Workshops
18
Instructor Biographies
22
Rental Info/ Drop In Classes/ Partners
27
Gift Shop Information
28
Waterloo Print Studio Information
29
MEMBERSHIP INFO Adult Individual $30 / Annually Family $50 / Annually Student (ages 13 -22) $10 / Annually
Why
become
a
Bu on
Factory
Arts
member? •
15%
off
all
programming •
Monthly
arts
e-‐newsle er
detailing
local
events,
calls
for
entry,
etc.
•
Discounts
at
local
art
stores,
including: 15%
off
at
State of the Art Supplies
(84
King
St.
Waterloo) 15%
off
at
Pastel Studio
(64
Grand
Ave.
S.
Cambridge) 10%
off
at
Curry’s
(170
Gateway
Park.
Dr.
Kitchener) 10%
off
at
The Artstore of Waterloo
(91
Caroline
St.
S.) •
First
no ce
of
special
events
at
the
Bu on
Factory •
Eligible
to
vote
at
the
Annual
General
Mee ng Lending
Library
Members
can
borrow
books
from
the
Bu on
Factory’s
Art
Books
& The
Baden
Storyteller’s
Collec on
for
3
week
loan
periods. Members
also
have
the
opportunity
to
have
their
work in
the
Gi
Shop,
the
Annual
Members’
Show
&
Sale,
the
John
M.
Harper
branch
Library
and
the
Luther
Village
gallery. Please
contact
us
for
further
informa on.
25
Regina
St
S Waterloo
ON 519 886-4577
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bu onfactoryarts.ca
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION Secondary and post-secondary students have the opportunity to take one program or workshop per session for FREE! Two spaces will be available on selected
courses
on
a
first
come,
first
served
basis
with
valid
student
ID. Payment
for
registra on
and
other
goods
can
be
made
by
cash,
cheque,
MasterCard,
Visa
or
Interac
(debit).
Post-‐dated
cheques
are
not
accepted.
We
know
that
mistakes
happen,
but
it
is
necessary
to
charge
a
$20
administra on
fee
for
any
NSF
cheque
returned.
Full
payment
is
the
only
way
to
secure
a
spot
in
a
program.
Fee
assistance
is
available
through
the
City
of
Waterloo
Leisure
Access
program.
Contact
Heather
Franklin
at
ed@bu onfactoryarts.ca
for
more
informa on. All
refunds
will
be
subject
to
a
$20
administra on
fee,
unless
the
course
is
cancelled
by
WCAC.
Refunds
for
classes
and
workshops
are
permi ed
up
to
one
week
prior
to
the
start
date.
We
reserve
the
right
to
cancel
any
program
5-‐7
days
before
the
start
date
due
to
insufficient
enrolment. Memberships
are
non-‐refundable. Enrollment
is
limited
for
all
classes
and
workshops,
so
please
register
early
to
avoid
disappointment!
As
a
not-‐for-‐profit
organiza on,
word
of
mouth
is
the
best
way
of
promo ng
our
classes
and
events,
so
please
consider
signing
up
with
a
friend
or
spreading
the
word. Please
contact
the
Programs
Coordinator
if
your
child
has
special
needs
and
we
may
be
able
to
adapt
the
program.
We
reserve
the
right
to
decide
if
a
child
is
ready
for
a
program.
Custom Pinback Buttons
Looking for a small order of custom pinback buttons for your party, workshop or event? We can produce large orders of 1 1/4” buttons. Graphic design is offered for an additional fee. Contact Desiree Lichty at programs@buttonfactoryarts.ca for 3 more information!
SPECIAL EVENTS &
GALLERY EXHIBITIONS Colours of Art
Members Show & Sale April 4-25th Opening
Recep on
Fri.
April
4,
5-‐7pm
Inspirations
Central
Ontario
Art
Associa on
Exhibi on May
9th-‐30th Opening
Recep on
Fri.
May
9,
5-‐7pm
Button Factory Arts 20th Anniversary Celebration & Summerlights Festival June
21st
7pm-‐2am
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ADULT PROGRAMS DRAWING Life Drawing- #1 (a) or #1 (b) with Fabio Gasbarri a)Tuesdays,April 8th-May 13th, 7-9pm (6 weeks) b)Tuesdays,May 20th-June 24th, 7-9pm (6 weeks) $128 members/$150 non-members Join a lively and informative class devoted to the exploration of life drawing. Taking lessons from the masters, new and old, we will arrive at a concise and effective method of drawing the model. This class is designed for people with some drawing experience but that are relatively new to the subject of the human form, and for those seeking to renew the challenge of drawing from
the
figure.
There
is
no
other
subject that is as dynamic and compelling
as
the
human
figure.
Portraiture- #3 with Albert Casson
Monday, April. 7th- May.19th, (no class April 21st)
2-4pm (6 weeks) $175 members/ $201 non-members This class is limited to 8 students. Learn how to create beautiful, recognizable portraits. Follow the proven methods of how to structure the face, position the features, shade, etc. begin with full face portraits, advance
to
profiles
and
finally
onto ¾ views and tilted portraits. All of this and more will be explained, so join Albert and learn to draw the faces you have always wanted!
Drawing From the Right Brain#4 with Albert Casson Monday, April.7th-June.2nd, (no april 21st) 4:30-6:30pm (8 weeks) Colour Pencil- #2 $175 members/ $201non-members with Terry Torra Wednesday, April 23rd-June.11th This class is limited to 8 students! Explore the differences 6-8pm, (8 weeks) between sketching and drawing, $136members/ $160 non-members shading, contour, gesture and If you love to draw and want the basics of perspective in to add colour to your drawing this class, which is suitable for experience, this is the course. beginner-level students. Learn Express yourself in a wonderful to draw from the right side of whole new way with this the brain. Individual attention simple yet powerful approach guaranteed in a relaxed studio to drawing. You will learn atmosphere that will bringthe techniques of how to use out your drawing talent and coloured drawing media, colour confidence. theory essentials and the best media and drawing support for coloured drawing. You will draw from observation, still life subjects and from references brought by each participant. No mess of painting yet you can produce wonderful works in colour of any subject.
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ADULT PROGRAMS DRAWING
Urban Sketching- #8 with Brenda Murray Sunday Mar 30th - May 11th, Linear Perspective-#5 (no class May 20th) 1-4pm with George Wale Saturday, June.7th, 9:30-3:30pm (6 weeks) $50 members/ $58 non-members (one day workshop) This is sketching on-location $120 members/ $138 non-members in a carnet de voyage using Eye level, vanishing point, and simply a pencil, pen/markers creating the illusion of depth… and, if desired, putting in improve your drawing skills in colour with watercolour. During this one day workshop. This this workshop, we will meet is an introduction to the basic at different locations each skills and concepts of linear week (indoors and outdoors) perspective. Expand your capturing what we see from representational drawing skills; direct observation. Classes will especially valuable for rendering begin with a half hour instruction the interiors of homes and followed by 2 hours of sketching exteriors of buildings. and ending with another half The “Add/ Remove” Technique hour debrief. You will learn to
tell
the
story
of
a
specific
to Learn Shading- #6 time and place in a carnet de with Albert Casson voyage (travel sketchbook) using Thursday April. 3rd – May. 8th, easily transportable tools. We 7-9pm, (6 weeks) will explore different sketching $115 members/ $135 non-members styles, learn how to incorporate Using a technique of smudging story and text, explore fonts and graphite or pastels over the full perspectives. Suitable for all skill surface of paper or drawing levels. *Course will be held at board, we then use a technique various Locations in KW. to add pencil and remove pencil to arrive at fabulous shaded Drawing From Life #9 artwork. Come out and try (Self - Directed) something new! with Marshall Ward Monday April 14th – June. 9th, Drawing with Dimitra-#7 6-8pm, (6 weeks) with Dimitra Maluzynsky Wednesday April. 2nd – May. 7th, (no class April 21st) $135 members/ $155 non-members 1:30-3:30pm (6 weeks) Participants from all skill levels $60 members/ $69 non-members will have the opportunity to Learn to Draw with Dimitra in draw from a different, live nude this fun, comfortable and nonthreatening environment. Explore model each week while gaining an intuitive understanding new techniques and discover of the human form. Explore the artist in you! *This class quick gestures (30 seconds to and Registration is at Luther Village On the Park. Please call 5 minutes) and complex poses (15 to 40 minutes) and hone 519-783-3710 to register. your craft at your own pace in this friendly, self-directed studio environment.
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ADULT PROGRAMS PAINTING
Acrylic Studio- #12 (self-directed with one on one Transforming Art from Random guidance) with Sheila MacDonald Roberts Elements- #10 Saturdays, Apr. 26th-Jun. 21st, with Amy Ferrari (no class on Apr. 19th & May 3rd) Wednesdays,Apr 2nd- 30th, 11-1pm (7 weeks) 4:30-6:30pm (5 weeks) $136 members/ $160 non-members $125 members/ $145 non-members Students will work from their This is the sequel to “Creating own reference images and art from Random Elements”. It photographs while learning the is not required to have taken techniques of becoming a painter. the previous class, at all! This Sheila provides individual is a “stand alone” class for attention and encourages learning the basic concepts in students to work to their full transformation of composite. potential. This class is selfBecome familiar with acrylic directed and students should paints and begin to overcome be prepared to work in a studio the fear, doubt and anxiety setting. people have about creating art. The art anxiety is further A Spring/Early Summer relieved through a lot of silly, Watercolour Workshop- #13 messy fun and with the power with Bonnie Steinberg of information about expressive compositions. There is no right or Sunday May 25th, 9:30am-4pm (one day workshop) wrong in this class; what’s most $135 members/$155 non-members important is to ‘do’ as students Have you ever wanted to learn are exposed to many ideas and how to paint architecture techniques. in watercolor? The focus on watercolour as means of Watercolour Exploration- #11 artistic expression is suitable with Nancy Peng for ALL LEVELS, from novice Tuesday Apr.15th- Jun.3rd, to advanced. Colour mixing 1:30-3:30 pm (8 weeks) and dramatic light will receive $132 members/ $155 non-members particular attention. We will focus Come-out and explore the on local architecture and it’s watercolour medium while detail in the southwest Ontario learning the properties of landscape. You will learn “how” colour, shape and design. to incorporate gingerbread Students will be guided through demonstrations of technique and trim, stone, window detail, and colour mixing and then put them heritage garden detail in glorious into practice. We will explore the early summer light! Bonnie’s use
of
masking
fluid,
granulation
demonstrations and individual assistance will be sure to inspire! and iridescent mediums. This program is suitable for beginner or intermediate painters.
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ADULT PROGRAMS PAINTING Juicy Fruits- #14 with Dimitra Maluzynsky Tuesday, Apr. 22nd- May 27th, 5-7pm, (6 weeks) $100members/ $125 non-members Bring some life into your painting! Make your fruits look juicier than ever before! Learn properties of colour, as well as painting techniques made easy by simplifying subject matter: focusing on all the small bits that make the big piture easier to understand. Useful tips that will help your painting improve each time you practice.
Oil Painting - #17 with Connie Melnik Tuesday May 13th-Jun. 17th, 10am-1pm, (6 weeks) $132 members/ $155 non-members Learn the basics of oil painting using odourless products, colour theory, composition and individual attention guaranteed. Small still life set-ups will be explored. This course is perfect for beginners and intermediate.
Intermediate Acrylics- #18 with Atena Ganea Tuesday Jun. 3rd- July 8th, 5-7pm, (6 weeks) $120 members/ $138 non-members This is an intermediary course in Exploring Painting Techniques- acrylics that employs structure and three dimensionality. #15 Students will learn how to with Michele Jones structure their compositions by Friday, Apr. 25th- Jun. 20th, using the Golden Section, visual (no class May 9th) flow
and
rhythm.
Exploratory
4:30-6:30pm (2 weeks) exercises
will
lead
to
final
works
$64members/ $75 non-members in which three-dimensionality In this class we will begin to and form are represented. explore paint techniques in acrylic. We will cover the basics of under painting, tonal values and colour mixing. We will experiment with raised stencilling, metallic paint
and
scraffito
as
well
dry
brushing and using glazes. Exploring Acrylics- #16 with Atena Ganea Tuesday Apr. 22nd- May 27th, 5-7pm, (6 weeks) $120 members/ $138 non-members This is an introductory course in acrylics. It emphasises learning about the nature of the medium, technique development and the use of different acrylic mediums. You will learn how to build volume and detail, mix colours, and develop mood in your work. You will apply and perfect your technique and style by painting a subject of your own choice in consultation with your teacher
“Harry” by Michele Jones
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ADULT PROGRAMS PAINTING Oil Painting Workshops- #19 with Connie Melnik a)Saturday, May 31st, 10-4pm b)Saturday, June 14th, 10-4pm c)Saturday, June 28th, 10-4pm $83members/ $98non-members Learn the basics of oil painting using odourless products, colour theory, composition and individual attention guaranteed. Small still life set-ups will be explored. This course is perfect for beginners and intermediate. *This course will be held at Globe Studios Ink and Watercolour #20 with Albert Casson Thursday, Apr. 3rd – May. 22nd, 4:30-6:30pm (8 weeks) $175 members/$190 non-members This class is limited to 8 students. Learn the techniques of Pen and Ink/Watercolour. First we will sketch or lay out our composition in pencil, then begin to redraw the image using a pen and ink technique. When completed inking we will erase the pencil and begin to paint the picture with washes of watercolour.
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Encaus c
piece
by
Supria
Karmakar
(see
class
#21)
ADULT PROGRAMS MULTI-MEDIA
Calligraphy Workshop II - #24 with Terry Torra Saturday, May 10th, 10am-4pm $64 members/ $75 non-members Sunday, June 1st, 10-4pm The art of beautiful lettering! $135 members/ $155 non-members Using brushes and coloured An introduction to encaustic, media to create beautiful works basic fusing techniques, safety of art. Meant for participants of issues, use of collage materials, using various papers, handmade, Calligraphy Part I (or those who have
experience
with
calligraphy);
heavier papers, archival tissue, brushes will replace pens, layering and making your own coloured water-soluble mediums palette of colours. This price (such as watercolours or tempera includes Materials!!! (Encaustic paint) will replace black ink. The Medium, Oil Paints, Substrates/Wood study and creation of personal to paint on, a large variety of collage artistic letterforms, types of materials, embellishments, fusing papers to work on, along with tools, griddles, brushes to use in the brushwork (and techniques to workshop) create these forms) will be the focus of this workshop. Wire Tree Sculpture- #22 with Patti Olshina Polymer Clay- #25 Saturday, May10th, 1:30- 4:30pm $64 members/ $75 non-members with Dimitra Maluzynsky Sunday, May 17th, 11-5pm Using simple step by step (one day workshop) techniques, we will learn to use $100 members/ $120 non-members flexible
copper
wire
to
create
Prepare to amaze yourself! In this unique realistic or fantasy tree one day workshop, you will learn sculptures
that
reflect
our
individual personalities. This is a all the tools and tricks to sculpt and create with this unique clay. relaxing
and
satisfying
medium
Come out and discover a new suitable for adults & seniors. Most of the creation will be done artform, in a friendly and fun directly with our hands but small environment. pliers will be available if needed. Encaustic Workshop- #21 with Supria Karmakar
Calligraphy Workshop I - #23 with Terry Torra Saturday, April 26th, 10am-4pm (one day workshop) $64 members/ $75 non-members An introduction to the art of calligraphy. Basic skills will be covered and two works will be completed.
Polymer Clay Pieces by Dimitra Maluzynsky
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ADULT PROGRAMS MULTI-MEDIA Felting Basics- #26 with Amaryah Degroot
Saturday, April 5th, Noon- 2:30pm
Felted Play Mat Workshop- #28 with Amaryah Degroot Saturday May 3rd, Noon-3pm $73 members/ $86 non-members (materials included in workshop!)
A Fantasy land made only from un-spun wool and water! Learn Basic wet felting techniques Begin learning how to shape to design and create a child’s a three-dimensional object play mat complete with threeout
of
wool
fibre
using
only
a
dimensional shapes (such as barbed needle and a few simple techniques. You will try out these bridges and caves) and different surface textures, guaranteed techniques by creating a felted figure.
Then
we
will
learn
to
turn
to deliver hours of imagination play.*Course will be held at wool
fleece
into
felt
using
soap
Globe Studios. and water. Learn how to mix wool, integrate other materials, and add a template to create a seamless shape. You will leave with
a
flat
and
two-dimentional
felted textile. *Course will be held at Globe Studios. $64 members/ $75 non-members (materials included in workshop!)
Nuno Felt Scarves- #27 with Amaryah Degroot Wednesday April 30th, 7-9:30pm $73 members/ $86 non-members (materials included in workshop!)
Design
your
own
scarf!
This
nuno felting workshop invites participants to “paint” with wool, adhering it to silk fabric in the felting process to create a lovely, lightweight, draping scarf. No felting experience Necessary!!!! *Course will be held at Globe Studios.
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Nuno Felted Scarf by Amaryah Degroot
Felted Play Mat by Amaryah Degroot
Art and Music Workshop- #29 with Patti Olshina Saturday, Apr. 26th,1:30-4:30pm (one day workshop) $120 members/ $140 non-members Art and music belong together! This
class
will
integrate
various
musical forms (classical, jazz, folk, blues and pop) with a variety of mixed media projects. Focus is on exploration, spontaneity, and personal expression. Be prepared to move with the music in a uniquely creative way!
ADULT PROGRAMS MULTI-MEDIA
The Genius of Kandinsky/ Art without Subject- #32 with Patti Olshina Basic Monocasting WorkshopWednesday, Apr. 23rd- May 28th, #30 6:30-8:30pm (6 weeks) with L.t. Dougherty a) Saturday, Apr. 26th 11:30-3:30pm $150 members/ $175 non-members b) Saturday, May 17th 11:30-3:30pm (some supplies included) $106 members/ $125 non-members Part Art History, part mixed media with music, this course (includes supplies!) will be a comprehensive study of Learn the basic principles of the philosophy and paintings of monocasting – a simple plaster Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944). relief cast from clay. This class Students will learn through includes safety tips for working reading, discussion and personal with plaster, basic casting concepts, and is a great jumping- expression using a variety of dry and wet media to explore off point for anyone wanting the elements of abstract art. to learn more complex mold Using a synesthetic approach (a making techniques. No previous perceptual condition of mixed sculpting experience necessary! sensations) Kandinsky combined *This course will be held at music and colour to create Globe Studios. “visual music”. If you are looking Basic Body Casting (Alginate) - for a truly “hands-on” Art History exploration, this course is for #31 you! with L.t. Dougherty a)Saturday May 10th, 10-4pm b)Saturday June 7th, 10-4pm $106 members/ $125 non-members (includes supplies!) Learn the basic principles of simple body casting with alginate. Class includes safety tips for working with plaster, basic casting concepts, and is a great jumping-off point for anyone wanting to learn more complex mold making techniques. No previous sculpting experience necessary! Great for all ages.*this course will be held off-site at Globe Images of Monocasting & body casting Studios.
by L.t. Dougherty
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ADULT PROGRAMS MULTI-MEDIA Help I have to Teach Art- #40 with Christine MacLeod Tuesdays, May 6th- June.3rd,
5-6:30pm (5 weeks) $45 (covers supplies) This program is geared towards to-be or currently registered teachers with-in the WRDSB and the WCDSB. Colour theory, value, harmony, principles, elements! @#%$ ! Not sure what it all means? Spend time with Christine, an expert with over 30 years teaching experience who will help guide you through lesson plans, materials, etc. Each week focuses on a new lesson including how to teach basic drawing, read a piece of art, think critically and more. Those with an interest in teaching art are also welcome!
PRINTMAKING Printmaking (Etching & Lithography)- #33 with Robert Creighton Wednesday April 16th - June 4th, 6-9pm (8 weeks) $150members/ $172 non-members (includes supplies)
This course is for the beginner as well as the accomplished printmaker. Study etching techniques from simple line etching to the varied possibilities of different grounds and aquatint, used singly and in combination. Along with etching, basic plate lithography will be explored. Litho techniques will be used to create prints as finished
works
themselves
and/ or (for the more adventuresome participants), in combination with etched plates.
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YOUTH PROGRAMS Supplies are included in all youth classes Art Saturday- #34 *ages 5-9* with Jenn Roden Saturdays, Apr. 5th- May 10th, (no class April 19th) 1-3pm (5 weeks) $64 members/ $75 non-members Explore different techniques using paints, pastels, pencils and more! Experiment with new and old materials. Use paper and canvas and both wet and dry materials to create a variety of art projects with Jenn’s help. Come have fun and let your imagination run wild! Mommy or Daddy and Me- #35 * ages 5 and under * with Irina McCrossan Tuesdays, Mar. 20th- Jun.10th,
10-noon (4 weeks) $64 members/ $75 non-members As a mom of a young and active child, Irina spent almost 2 years being a stay-at-home-mom and would have loved to have an option of bringing her son to art programs. This program includes materials that are safe and fun for little ones. Children can discover their artistic abilities at a young age and Mommies/Daddies can have a chance to meet other parents. Foster your children to be creative at a young age and have fun!
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Wonderous Wall Hangings- #36 *ages 8-12* with Patti Olshina Saturday May 24th- June 14th, 1:30-3:30pm (6 weeks) $64members/ $75non-members Each student will create 2-3 unique and awesome hangings using a rich variety of materials found in the studio. Fun to make and fabulous to display when you’re done!
Lego Animation- #37 *ages 7-12* with Nathan Leung
Wednesday, Apr. 16th- Jun. 4th, 5:30- 7:30pm (8 weeks)
$100 members/ $120 non-members Students will have the chance to craft their own Lego animation videos using cameras, Mac computers and iStopMotion to animate. Students will work in groups to write thrilling storyboards, set the scene using plasticine and Lego- and then the filming
starts!
Work
with
Nathan
to
create
an
awesome
short
film
and take home a DVD of your blockbuster!
YOUTH PROGRAMS Supplies are included in all youth classes Basic Sculpture for Youth #38 *ages10-16 * with Angela Carere Saturday Apr. 26th – Jun. 21st, (no class May 3rd & May 17th) 9-11am (7 weeks) $83 members/$98 non-members Do you love to think outside the box? Do you enjoy using different tools and materials to create works of art? Then this program is for you! Young artists will learn the basics of sculpture art as they experience, explore & create their own masterpieces. Throughout this program artists will learn to project plan using a sketchbook as they create sculptures suing clay, wire, plaster & recycled objects. Juicy Fruits- #39 *ages 9-16* with Dimitra Maluzynsky Monday, Apr. 14th- May 19th, (no class April 21st) 5-7pm, (6 weeks) $64 members/ $75 non-members Bring some life into your painting! This is similar to the adult class, only geared towards young emerging artists. Make your fruits look juicier than ever before! Learn properties of colour, as well as painting techniques made easy by simplifying subject matter: focusing on all the small bits that make the big piture easier to understand. Useful tips that will help your painting improve each time you practice.
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INSTRUCTOR BIOS Angela Carere was born & raised in the KW area. Currently she is an
Ontario
Certified
Teacher
and
teaches
visual
arts
to
high
school
students.
Angela’s
teaching
philosophy
is
to
encourage
young
artists
to
blossom,
build
self-confidence
and
just
have
fun
while
exploring
different
mediums.
Angela’s
experience
includes
painting,
drawing,
sculpting,
photography,
&
video. Albert Casson is a professional artist
with
over
35
years
of
experience
as
a
fine
artist
and
20
years
teaching
and
painting.
Albert
has
designed,
administered
and
taught
numerous
individual
and
group
art
courses
across
the
Region.
He
was
also
commissioned
to
produce
artwork
for
Kodak
Canada,
Panasonic,
The
Vancouver
Aquarium,
The
Calgary
Zoo,
Molson
Indy
&
Royal
City
Real
Estate. Amaryah deGroot is a seamstress
and
textile
artist
who
loves
natural
fibres,
recycled
materials
and
communal
crafting.
Predominately
self- taught,
she
has
completed
a
number
of
formal
courses
on
weaving,
felting
and
spinning
and
coordinated
a
community
sewing
space,
a
papermaking
studio
and
a
weaving
program.
Amaryah
has
her
Masters
in
Education
and
over
ten-years-experience
teaching
community
arts.
Since
2005,
Amaryah
has
been
running
Sew
Oiseau,
a
home-based
studio
where
she
designs
and
creates
clothing
for
women
and
children
and
teaches
specific
fibre
arts
techniques,
including
needle
felting,
wet
felting,
sewing,
Waldorf
dollmaking
and
weaving.
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Amy Ferrari
achieved
a
degree
in
product
design,
which
has
provided
her
with
a
unique
and solid foundation for later pursuing
a
career
in
art.
During
20
years
of
painting,
the
remainder
of
her
art
education
has
been
self-taught,
allowing
her
to
develop
an
intuitive,
transformative
technique
with
art
education
has
been
self- taught,
allowing
her
to
develop
an
intuitive,
transformative
technique
with
a
distinct,
organic
style.
amyferrariart.com Atena Ganea is an artist and
educator
who
resides
in
Kitchener.
She
has
a
degree
in
Fine
Arts
and
has
taken
courses
at
both
the
University
of
Waterloo
and
Wilfrid
Laurier.
In
her
work,
Atena
incorporates
a
blend
of
traditional
European
style
and
contemporary
North
American
moderisnism.
Brenda Murray is a writer and
an
artist
and
combines
the
two
with
Urban
Sketching.
She
has
a
BA
and
an
MA
in
English
with
a
Fine
Arts
minor
from
the
University
of
Waterloo.
She
is
one
of
the
founders
of
the
KW
Urban
Sketchers,
a
chapter
of
the
international
organization,
Urban
Sketchers,
and has attended the 4th International
Urban
Sketcher
Symposium
in
Barcelona
July
2013.
Brenda
has
exhibited
at
Gallery
M,
Cambridge,
and
at
The
People’s
Gallery,
Waterloo.
Using
storytelling
and
graphic
design
skills,
Brenda
creates
whiteboard
animators
and
explanatory
videos
for
her
corporate
clients.
INSTRUCTOR BIOS Bonnie Steinberg, CSPWC, SCA, TWS - Bonnie is a popular instructor who has conducted workshops and classes in Ontario and the United States. A recipient of many awards. Bonnie has participated in numerous solo and group shows. Known for her flamboyant
and
dramatic
use
of
colour, her work has gained wide recognition. She is an elected member
of
the
Canadian
Society
of Painters in Watercolour, the Society of Canadian Artists and is
a
signature
member
of
the
Toronto Watercolour Society. Her paintings
may
be
found
in
public
and private collections. Connie Melnik has lived and painted
in
the
Cambridge
area
for
over
20
years.
Her
subject
matter ranges from still life and landscapes to portraiture and scenes of people and events. Possessing strong individual style,
Connie’s
work
can
be
viewed at the MacDonald Stewart Art Gallery in Guelph, Anastasia Gallery
in
Oakville,
Double
T
Gallery in Waterloo and Janis’ Art Workshop
in
Ojai,
California.
Dimitra Maluzynsky is a freelance artist with a vast and unique
artist
background.
A
graduate
of
Lakehead
University
in Thunder Bay, she earned her Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring
in
painting,
along
with
four years of ceramics. She also attended
Haliburton
School
of
the
Arts
for
Glassblowing
and
Artist
Blacksmith
certificates.
She has studied painting in Italy and ceramics in China. Painting,
polymer
clay
jewellery,
crochet and metalwork are all the creative outlets Dimitra shows and works with currently. Fabio Gasbarri started painting and drawing at an early age. A graduate of the Central Technological School in
Hamilton,
Ontario,
Fabio
has kept up his studio practice for over 30 years and has an extensive
exhibition
history
including in countries such as Spain and Cyprus.
George Wale is an artist, educator and curator. He studied visual art, philosophy (BA) and adult education (MEd). He has Christine Macleod is a local exhibited
his
artwork
around
artist with over 30 years southern Ontario since 1976. experience in the classroom. She George teaches a variety of is an art specialist who spent workshops and courses in the many of those years teaching region. He was the Director of extracurricular art. The last Programs at the Burlington Art part of her career she taught Centre 1997 – 2013. ‘art from a cart’. She has written Irina McCrossan completed and taught very successful her
arts
education
in
2006,
but
professional training courses began
her
artist
development
about
visual
art
for
the
Waterloo
at the age of six at the Central Region District School Board. Technical Arts School, in She has also written and taught Toronto. Irina has approaches to a series of children’s programs teaching art that suit people of all for
the
Cambridge
Library
Gallery
ages
and
abilities.
She
specializes
school art program. in Drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. She has lots of fun ideas for developing artists.
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INSTRUCTOR BIOS Jenn Roden is a self taught artist who started painting, drawing and creating crafts at an early age. She especially enjoys working with acrylics and also uses her photography hobby to inspire her paintings. She is excited about sharing her passion and creativity for the arts by teaching children’s programs at the Button Factory this summer. L.T. Dougherty has been working actively as an artist since she graduated from the Sculpture/Installation Program at OCAD in 1992. During those nearly twenty years her work has spanned numerous mediums including sculpture, painting and mixed media. Her work is in many permanent and private collections internationally. Marshall Ward has taught life drawing for more than ten years, and is the recipient of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Award for Teaching Excellence 2007. He has exhibited his works throughout Southern Ontario, England and Japan, and has been published in International Artist and Canadian House and Home. Michele Jones is a visual artist living and working in Cambridge Ontario since 2011. She graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design in 1995 from the Fine Arts Painting and Drawing Program. She worked in Toronto Ontario for over 20 years as a Mural and Decorative Artist and was featured in many publications such as Canadian House and Home, Style at Home, and Canadian Family. She also appeared regularly on HGTV’s Room Service and Design Inc.
For the last few years she has focused more on putting brush to canvas and has participating in many juried and group shows at reputable galleries. Nancy Peng studied math at the University of Waterloo but has since explored painting and silver jewelry design in Toronto and K-W. She has exhibited her creations at the Harbinger Gallery and the Button Factory. Her paintings depict varying perspectives and views of landscapes and of her community. Nathan Leung is a graduate of the Theatre and Drama program at Sheridan College in Oakville, ON. He plays guitar in local band The Bosswich and teaches Lego classes and birthday parties at Toy Building Zone in St. Jacobs. Patti Olshina studied at the School of Visual Arts in NYCand graduated from McGill University with a B. Ed in Art Education. Currently, she develops and teaches unique art programs in the KW area for seniors, adults and youth. Inspired by music, poetry and nature, Patti strives to facilitate self-discovery in the classroom, emphasizing the importance of the process in the creation of visual art. Penny Grace started Tai Chi training at Cold Mountain Internal Arts in 1993 after spending 3 years with the Daoist Society of Canada. Penny has also taken numerous teacher training courses from the Canadian Tai Chi Federation.
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INSTRUCTOR BIOS Robert Creighton is a Master Printmaker educated in Canada (McMaster University, BA) and the United Kingdom (Edinburgh College of Art, MFA). He has exhibited world-wide for over 30 years and is included in many private and public collections in North America, Europe, South Africa and Australia. His primary focus is a humanist-expressionist technique
involving
the
figure
in
various environments and modes of interpretation. He is currently the Senior Artist-In-Residence at the Button Factory. Sheila MacDonald Roberts informal painting lessons as a child from artist Adrian Dingle. She attended the Doon School of Art and was taught by F. H. Varley, A. J. Casson and others. Sheila
was
the
first
female
student to win the T. Eaton Scholarship. She then spent a season at the Stratford Festival as a costume painter and won the Guthrie Award for costume break-down.
Terry Torra was born in Ontario and earned a Bachelor of Fine Art (honours) at the University of Western Ontario. He currently resides in Kitchener. Although he explores a wide variety of subject matter, Terry works primarily with landscape subjects exploring the various visual elements of our provinces’ diverse natural environment in an abstract style. He weaves the landscapes’ elements of texture, line and colours into diverse works in a variety of mediums. Currently, soft pastel is his passion. Terry is also an accomplished photographer. His work has been collected both privately and by corporations. He
is
currently
affiliated
with
Art Dialogue Gallery, The Engine Gallery in Toronto and Art Allies in Kitchener.
Supria Karmakar is a resident of Elora, Ontario. She is a member of a number of artist groups including the UpTown Gallery in Waterloo, Ontario & the EloraFergus Studio Tour, in Centre Wellington.
Terry Torra during Calligraphy Workshop I (course #23)
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Rentals Interested in renting for your arts event?
The
Waterloo
Community
Arts
Centre
in
the
Bu on
Factory
offers
a
unique,
historic
venue
for
art
func ons,
special
events,
mee ngs
and
more.
The
1886
architectural
features
add
ambience
to
any
gathering
from
the
original
wood
floors
to
the
high
beams
to
the
8-‐pane
Mennonite
Georgian
style
windows. The
Bu on
Factory
features
a
piano,
theatre
lights,
staging,
sound
system,
projector
and
screen;
kitchene e,
two
bathrooms
and
gree ng
area.
The
walls
are
lined
with
monthly-‐ rota ng
professionally
curated
exhibi ons
by
local
ar sts
and
members
of
the
WCAC. 100 person capacity / 90 chairs / 15 tables / approx. 40 x 80 feet of space / $30 an hour *Note: The rental space is not wheelchair accessible. Performances
-‐
Seminars
-‐
Rehearsals
-‐
Mee ngs
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Lectures Dance
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Music
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Prac ce
-‐
&
more! To inquire: Coordinator
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Opera ons:
opera ons@bu onfactoryarts.ca WCAC
in
The
Bu on
Factory 25
Regina
St.
S.,
Waterloo,
ON
N2J
1R8 519
886-‐4577
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bu onfactoryarts.ca Mon
-‐
Fri
10am
to
5pm,
Sat
Noon
to
4pm
Drop In Classes:
Life Drawing Thursdays 1pm-3pm, self-directed, $10 Sketch Club Wednesdays 10am-Noon, $3 Open Studios on Friday 10am-4pm, $5 Open Studio Printmaking on Fridays 10am-4pm, $30
WCAC Partners:
NUMUS: info@numus.on.ca Theater on the Edge: tote.ca K-W Gem and Mineral Club: calaverite.com/kwgmc Waterloo Painters Guild: waterloopaintersguild.com The Baden Storyteller’s Guild: thestorybarn.ca; every second Friday is Story Barn Kitchener-Waterloo Society of Artists (KWSA): kwsa.ca Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex-City of Waterloo partners with The Button Factory and offers youth art classes. Courses held at the Rec centre are to be registered through the Rec 27 Centre - 519-886-1177
Button Factory Arts
Gift Shop
Handmade
goods
by
local
ar sans! Po ery
by
local
po ers
including
Monica
Adamo,
Nicole
Waddick,
Anne
Pedersen,
Janet
Douma,
Leah
Bowman... +
prints +
cards +
func onal
and
decora ve
po ery +
original
drawings
and
pain ngs +
jewellery +
kni ed
goods
and
wearables +
baby
gi s ...
and
much
more! Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday, 12pm-4pm If
you’re
interested
in
having
your
work
for
sale
in
the
BF
Gi
Shop,
please
contact
Anne
Pedersen
at opera ons@bu onfactoryarts.ca 25 Regina St. S., Waterloo 519 886-4577
Artwork: Upper
le : Baby
gi s
by
Lea
Bowman
and
kni ed
goods
by
Gail
Ivanco Upper right: Necklaces
by
Rhona
Tai-‐ Rak Above
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lo on
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Soap
House At right: Soy
candles
in
repurposed
vintage
glassware
by
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The Waterloo Print Studio is a new printmaking resource for
Waterloo
Region
that
is
commi ed
to
the
crea on,
produc on
and
promo on
of
media. On Fridays by appointment, the Waterloo Print Studio will
be
open
from
10am-‐4pm
to
allow
par cipants
with
printmaking
experience
to
work
under
the
supervision
of
a
trained
printmaker
technician. Par cipa on
must
be
approved
by
the
Execu ve
Director.
Contact
ed@bu onfactoryarts.ca
for
more
informa on. The
Waterloo
Studio
also
offers
custom
hands-‐on
workshops
for
school
groups
and
businesses.
Waterloo
Studio
in
the
Bu on
Factory 25 Regina Street South Waterloo, ON N2J 1R8
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The
Bu on
Factory
Arts
25
Regina
St.
S.,
Waterloo
ON
N2J
1R8 519
886-‐4577 bu onfactoryarts.ca As
a
not-‐for-‐profit
charitable
organiza on, the
Bu on
Factory
Arts
Centre
relies
on
the
generosity of
our
community
members
and
businesses.
Thank you to our supporters!