Winter 2014 by Button Factory

CONTENTS Membership

Registration

Adult Courses & Workshops

Professional Development Series

Exhibitions & Events

Youth Courses and Workshops

March Break Family Fun

Instructor Bios

Rental Info / Drop Ins / Partners

Offsite Course Locations

Waterloo Print Studio Info

MEMBERSHIP INFO Adult Individual $30 / Annually Family $50 / Annually Student (ages 13 -22) $10 / Annually

Why become a WCAC / Button Factory member? • 15% off all programming • Monthly arts e-newsletter 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 notice of special events at the Button Factory • Eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting Members also have the opportunity to have their work in the Gift Shop, the Annual Members’ Show & Sale, the John M. Harper branch and the Luther Village gallery. Please contact us for further information.

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 registration 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 administration 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@buttonfactoryarts.ca for more information. All refunds will be subject to a $20 administration fee, unless the course is cancelled by WCAC. Refunds for classes and workshops are permitted 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 organization, word of mouth is the best way of promoting 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.

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ADULT PROGRAMS Drawing

charcoal to loosen up and continue with colour studies. Students will prepare their own Life Drawing- #1 (a) or #1 (b) grounds for the last art work. with Fabio Gasbarri a)Tuesdays,Jan.7th-Feb.11th, 7-9pm Technique, colour harmony and b)Tuesdays,Feb.18th-Mar.25th,7-9pm spontaneity are the focus of this course. 6 weeks *Course will be held off-site. $128 members/$150 non-members Join a lively and informative Foundation Drawing- #12 class devoted to the exploration with Terry Torra of life drawing. Taking lessons Thursdays, Jan.9th-Feb.27th, 6-8pm from the masters, new and old, 8 weeks we will arrive at a concise and $123 members/ $145 non-members effective method of drawing the If you are looking to rediscover model. This class is designed your drawing talents or just for people with some drawing experience but that are relatively develop some basic drawing new to the subject of the human skills, this course is for you. Using a variety of drawing media, form, and for those seeking to students will learn fundamental renew the challenge of drawing from the figure. There is no other techniques including use of light and dark for realistic modelling subject that is as dynamic and compelling as the human figure. of form, line and perspective. Drawing skills can be applied to any art practice, can be done Pastels- #10 anywhere and is a great stress with Atena Ganea reliever. Tuesdays, Feb.25th-Apr.8th 4:30*Course will be held off-site. 6:30pm (no class on Mar. 11th) 6 weeks Drawing From the Right Brain$120members/ $138 non-members #13 Students will learn to express with Albert Casson themselves in both the realistic Thursday, Jan.16th-Mar.6th, 4-6pm and abstract styles, in the 8 weeks colourful and vibrant medium $175 members/ $201non-members of chalk pastel. This class is This class is limited to six intended for the beginner and students! Explore the differences will touch on the fundamentals including composition and colour between sketching and drawing, shading, contour, gesture and theory with guidance from the the basics of perspective in instructor. this class, which is suitable for beginner-level students. Learn Charcoal & Pastels- #11 to draw from the right side of with Atena Ganea the brain. Individual attention Thursdays, Feb.6th- Mar.6th, 6-8pm guaranteed in a relaxed studio 5 weeks atmosphere that will bring$100 members/ $115 non-members out your drawing talent and This course is intended for confidence. both the beginner and the more *Course will be held off-site. advanced participant. Students will begin with exercises in 4

ADULT PROGRAMS Drawing Acrylic Graphite on Canvas-#14 with Albert Casson

Urban Sketching- #22 with Brenda Murray

Saturday, Jan.4th- Feb.15th 9-12pm (no class Jan 25th) 6 weeks

$50 members/ $58 non-members Urban Sketching is sketching on-location in a carnet de voyage $130 members/ $149 non-members using simply a pencil, pen or Albert will teach you a very markers and, if desired, putting unique technique he created using acrylic washes and drawing in colour with watercolour. During this 6 week workshop, with graphite pencil on canvas. Come out and try something new! participants will meet at different locations each week (indoors The “Add/ Remove” Technique and outdoors) capturing what we see from direct observation. to Learn Shading- #15 Each class will begin with a half with Albert Casson Mondays, Jan.13th –Feb.10th, 5-7pm hour instruction followed by 2 hours of sketching and ending 5 weeks with another half hour debrief. $115 members/ $135 non-members Participants will learn to tell Using a technique of smudging the story of a specific time and graphite or pastels over the full place in a carnet de voyage surface of paper or drawing (travel sketchbook) using easily board, we then use a technique transportable tools (pencil, to add pencil and remove pencil coloured pencil, pen, marker, to arrive at fabulous shaded watercolour). We will explore artwork. Another new class to the Button Factory come out and different sketching styles, learn how to incorporate story and text, try something new! explore fonts and perspectives, and learn from each other. Portraiture- #16 Suitable for all skill levels. with Albert Casson *Course will be held off-site. Monday, Feb. 24th- Mar.31st, 6-8pm Wednesdays, Jan.29th-Mar.5th,1-3pm 6 weeks

6 weeks

$175 members/ $201 non-members This class is limited to 6 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!

Linear Perspective-#34 with George Wale Saturday, Feb. 8th, 9:30-3:30pm $120 members/ $138 non-members Eye level, vanishing point, and creating the illusion of depth… improve your drawing skills in this one day workshop. This is an introduction to the basic skills and concepts of linear perspective. Expand your representational drawing skills; especially valuable for rendering the interiors of homes and exteriors of buildings.

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Gift Shop

Handmade goods by 30+local artisans and WCAC members! Pottery by local potters including Monica Adamo, Nicole Waddick, Anne Pedersen, Janet Douma, Leah Bowman...

+ prints + cards + functional and decorative pottery + original drawings and paintings + jewellery + knitted goods and wearables + baby gifts ... and much more!

Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday, 12pm-4pm If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in having your work for sale in the BF Gift Shop, please contact Anne Pedersen at operations@buttonfactoryarts.ca 25 Regina St. S., Waterloo 519 886-4577 Artwork: Upper left: Baby gifts by Lea Bowman and knitted goods by Gail Ivanco Upper right: Necklaces by Rhona TaiRak Above left: Soaps and lotion by Massey Soap House At right: Soy candles in repurposed vintage glassware by Ruby Two Spoons

ADULT PROGRAMS Painting

transforming the elements into abstract compositions. Become familiar with acrylic paints and to begin to overcome the Colour Lab pt 1- #2 fear, doubt and anxiety people with Amy Ferrari have about creating art. The Thursdays, Jan.9th- Feb.6th, 7-9pm abstract elements are created 5 weeks mostly by chance, and thus $114 members/ $140 non-members provide a starting point for a This class will be more theory composition. This is very helpful then painting. This is an for the beginner, because he/she intensive course in colour does not have to be intimidated theory and mixing colour with by the blank sheet of white acrylic paints in a friendly paper. The art anxiety is further studio atmosphere. The entire relieved through a lot of silly, first session is dedicated to an extensive discussion about colour messy fun and with the power theory. The purpose of the class of information about expressive is to become comfortable with the compositions. There is no right or wrong in this class; what’s most three-dimensional colour space important is to ‘do’ as students and have colour mixing and are exposed to many ideas and matching become intuitive. techniques. Along the way, we’ll be discussing the elements of Colour Lab pt 2- #3 good composition. with Amy Ferrari Thursdays,Feb.13th-Mar.20th, 7-9pm 5 weeks

$125 members/ $145 non-members This class will be more painting than theory. The purpose of this class is to embolden your use of colour, to stretch the possibilities of colour usage, to be more accurate, more expressive and more imaginative. All of the exercises will require a “rampedup” use of colour, with the idea that after the class, it will be easier to tone down your colour usage as needed rather than struggle and wonder how to “ramp it up”. Creating Art from Random Elements- #4 with Amy Ferrari

Watercolour Exploration- #5 with Nancy Peng Tuesdays, Jan.14th- Mar.4th, 1:30-3:30 pm 8 weeks

$132 members/ $155 non-members Come-out and explore the watercolour medium while learning the properties of colour, shape and design. Students will be guided through demonstrations of technique and colour mixing and then put them into practice. For the winter term, we will explore the use of masking fluid, granulation and iridescent mediums. This program is suitable for beginner or intermediate painters.

Wednesdays,Jan.15th-Feb.12th, 4:30-6:30pm 5 weeks

$125 members/ $145 non-members This is a beginner’s workshop in acrylics. The focus is on creating abstract elements and then

ADULT PROGRAMS Painting

Watercolour Tips and Tricks #26 with Gail Ivanco Wednesdays, Mar. 19th and 29th, Acrylic Studio- #6 1-4pm -2 weeks with Sheila MacDonald Roberts Saturdays, Jan. 25th-Mar. 22nd $55 members/ $65 non-members Watercolour is perhaps the (no class on Feb 15th), 11-1pmmost versatile medium, and 8 weeks often the most frustrating. $150 members/ $175 non-members There are countless ways to Students will work from their use the combination of paints, own reference images and water, brushes and other photographs while learning the techniques of becoming a painter. materials to create various effects. This session will expand Methods taught will include your repertoire of ways to use colour, technique and texture. wonderful watercolour to create Sheila provides individual unique paintings. Suitable for all attention and encourages levels. students to work to their full potential. This class is somewhat self-directed and students should Explorations in Abstract Art#37 be prepared to work in a studio Art History Seminar and Painting setting. Workshop

The Genius of Kandinsky/ Art without subject- #20 with Patti Olshina Fridays, Jan. 24th- Feb. 28th, 1-3pm- 6 weeks $150 members/ $175 non-members Part Art History, part mixed media with music, this course will be a comprehensive study of the philosophy and paintings of Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944). Students will learn through reading, discussion and personal expression using a variety of dry and wet media to explore the elements of abstract art. Using a synesthetic approach (a perceptual condition of mixed sensations) Kandinsky combined music and colour to create “visual music”. If you are looking for a truly “hands-on” Art History exploration, this course is for you!

with Nicole Waddick & Carolyn Young

Saturday, Mar. 29th, 10-4pm $72 members/ $85 non-members Explore abstract art with art historian, Carolyn Young, and artist, Nicole Waddick. Spend the morning with Carolyn and get inspired by some of the twentieth century’s greatest artists (Picasso, Kandinsky, Mondrian...). Carolyn will demystify the fundamentals of early abstraction (before 1950) and introduce early abstract artist, Sonia Delaunay, whose work embraced colour juxtaposition as a means of conveying light and motion. In the afternoon, learn how to apply the techniques of Delaunay using acrylics with Nicole Waddick and create your own abstract painting that expresses your memories and sensations from a specific place or event. This workshop is suitable to all painting levels. *Course will be held off-site.

ADULT PROGRAMS Painting Painting within Zen- #49 with Robert Achtemichuk Saturday, Feb.8th, 2-5pm $59 members/ $70 non-members Using art media to express what is right here, right now and how to slow down and deeply experience each moment of life. Nothing is taboo or too unimportant to express- feel another kind of relief: the kind that comes with realizing that one doesn’t have to hide from anything life presents. Be free to combine art and creativity to be open to the nature, relationships, objects and more. Let it wash over you with local artist Robert Achtemichuk in this one-day workshop. A Winter Colour and Design Workshop- #43 with Bonnie Steinberg Saturday, Feb.8th, 9:30am-4pm $76 members/ $90 non-members Come and paint the BEAUTY of WINTER with Bonnie. This workshop is geared for ALL levels of expertise. You will learn to paint WINTER in glorious colour! This one day workshop will concentrate on design and colour interpretation in composition. Our subject will include both architectural and landscape elements. You will explore new and exciting combinations for colour describing a typical Canadian winter. You will explore some new techniques to stylize your work! Bonnie will encourage you to discover your own sense of colour in your work. A hands on approach with demos and individual assistance will be sure to please!

Ink and Watercolour #54 with Albert Casson Mondays, Jan 13th – Mar.3rd, 2-4pm (8 weeks) $175 members/$190 non-members This class is limited to 6 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.

Image taken during Amy Ferrari’s Colour Lab

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15% Off for WCAC / Button Factory Members! • Conveniently located in the heart of Uptown Waterloo! • Bus stop and street parking at the door. • Plenty of parking in the lot directly behind 84 King St.N. • We provide a full line of Quality Artist’s Materials. • Also offering Art Classes, Lessons, Courses & Workshops. Our regular customers particularly value our friendly, knowledgeable & professional staff. We accept INTERAC, VISA and MC for your convenience. Mon - Fri., 11 am - 6 pm • Saturday, 11 am - 5 pm • Closed Sunday All other times by chance.

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ADULT PROGRAMS Multi-media Mixed Media & Acrylics- #9 with Atena Ganea Tuesdays, Jan.14th- Feb.18th, 4:30-6:30pm 6 weeks

$120 members/ $138 non-members This is an intermediary course in acrylics that employs structure and three-dimensionality. Students will learn how to structure their compositions by using the Golden Section, visual flow and rhythm. Exploratory exercises will lead to final works in which three-dimensionality and form are represented. Mixed Media Abstract Art- #18 with Patti Olshina Wednesdays, Jan.22nd-Feb.26th, 7-9pm- 6 weeks

$150 members/ $173 non-members Step by step exercises provide the basics you need to express yourself with paint, pastel and collage.Explore the infinite possibilities of abstract composition through guided lessons that build confidence and encourage self-expression. Open your mind and imagination to the boundless beauty of abstraction. In much the same way a favorite piece of music delights and touches an emotional chord within us, an abstract painting can move us on a spiritual, symbolic or emotional level that is neither explainable nor clearly defined.

Adult Art Camp- #19 with Patti Olshina

Mondays, Jan. 20th-Mar. 3rd (no class Feb 17th) 5:30-7:30pm- 6 weeks

$150 member/ $173 non-members Revisit all your favourite art projects you loved as a kid and have fun creating personal, expressive pieces using simple materials and easy to learn techniques. Explore mixed media collage, weaving, nature drawing, hand-building with clay, vegetable printing and more. Wire Tree Sculpture- #21 with Patti Olshina

Saturday, March 1st,1:30- 4:30pm

$64 members/ $75 non-members Using simple step by step techniques, we will learn to use flexible copper wire to create unique realistic or fantasy tree sculptures that reflect our individual personalities. This is a relaxing and satisfying medium suitable for adults & seniors. Most of the creation will be done directly with our hands but small pliers will be available if needed. *Course will be held off-site. Calligraphy Workshop- #44 with Terry Torra Saturday, Jan. 18th, 10am-4pm $64 members/ $75 non-members An introduction to the art of calligraphy. Basic skills will be covered and two works will be completed.

ADULT PROGRAMS Multi-media Sock Knitting 101- #23 with Barb Scott

Mondays, Feb.3rd- Feb.24th, 5:30-7:30pm- 4 weeks

$98 members/ $115 non-members Don’t be intimidated! Sock knitting is not as difficult as you might think. It’s an enjoyable and rewarding portable hobby. Once you learn the tricks, sock knitting is a breeze. Barb will guide you, step-by-step, through the entire process until completion. A pair or hand knit socks makes a wonderful and cherished gift – for you and your family and friends. A userfriendly pattern will be provided. THERE WILL BE HOMEWORK! Printmaking- #25 with Robert Creighton

Fridays, Jan.17th-Mar.7th, 2-4pm 8 weeks $120 members/ $140 non-members (includes supplies)

Students will have the opportunity to work with the artist-in-residence to experience the basic types of printmaking (monotype, linocut relief, stencils and more) while exploring a subject matter of the students’ choice. Every two classes will focus on a new technique with the final two classes focusing on creating a work using two or more techniques learned. All students will receive personal guidance from the instructor.

Basic Monocasting (plaster relief casts) -#35

with L.t. Dougherty Saturday, Jan 25th 1:30-5:30pm $106 members/ $125 non-members Learn the basic principles of monocasting – a simple plaster relief cast from clay. This class includes safety tips for working with plaster, basic casting concepts, and is a great jumpingoff point for anyone wanting to learn more complex mold making techniques. No previous sculpting experience necessary! Basic Body Casting (Alginate) #36 with L.t. Dougherty Saturday, Feb. 22nd, 1:30- 5:30pm

$106 members/ $125 non-members 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. Learn to Knit 1: Knitting Basics - #38 with Barb Scott Saturday, Jan. 11th noon-2pm $38 members/ $45 non-members In this workshop, you will learn the two basic stitches used in all knitting: the knit stitch and the purl stitch. YES, there are only two basic stitches and you will be a pro in no time. There will be ample time to practice in class

ADULT PROGRAMS Multi-media

not so true if you want to make the most out of your images. Learn to see the image, how to take that great shot, and then perfect it with post production techniques. Regardless of subject (still life, portraiture, nature or models) basic skills are needed to become a good photographer. You should understand the basic operation of your Camera; Renato will focus on artistic aspects and creative techniques. This course is geared towards adults, but teens are welcome.

Learn to Knit 2: Beyond the Basics - #39 with Barb Scott Saturday, Jan. 18th, noon-2pm $38 members/ $45 non-members You already know how to knit and purl. Now what? In this workshop we will explore: * Various ways to cast-on * how to combine stitches to form textures and cables * knitting in the round on double-pointed needles * basic pattern reading Needle felting Basics- # 45 skills. You will be given an easy scarf pattern to take home so you with Amaryah Degroot Saturday, Jan. 25th, 11am-noon can practice all your new skills. $38 members/ $45 non-members Lace Knitting: An Introduction- (materials included!) Learn how to shape a three#40 dimensional object out of wool with Barb Scott fibre using only a barbed needle Monday, Jan.6th-Jan.13th, and a few simple techniques. 5:30-7:30pm – 2 weeks Participants will try out these $58 member/ $68 non-member techniques by creating a felted Have you ever admired lace ornament which they can keep. knitting but felt too intimidated *Course will be held off-site. to try it? Then this is the class for you! It’s not as difficult Wet Felting basics- #46 as you think as long as you with Amaryah Degroot can count! You will be walked Saturday, Feb. 1st, 11-1:30pm through a simple but beautiful $59 members/ $70 non-members lace scarf pattern, learning how (includes materials) to read the pattern and how to Felt is a flexible material that do the necessary increases and can be sculpted and sewn into a decreases that form the lace variety of functional or decorative patterning. Best of all it knits objects. Participants will learn up quickly using worsted weight how to turn wool fleece into yarn. Free pattern provided. felt using soap and water, to *Course will be held off-site mix colours and integrate other material, and to work with a Photography- #41 template to create a seamless with Renato Foti Saturday, Jan.11th-18th, 8am-12pm shape. Each participant will have the chance to make a variety of 2 weeks $82 members/ $96 non-members felted textiles, flat and threedimensional, during the class. “All you need to know about *Course will be held off-site. getting great shots” Many say that since digital cameras have 13 evolved, photography is simple...

ADULT PROGRAMS Multi-media Needle Felted Figure- #47 with Amaryah Degroot Saturday, Feb. 8th, 11-1pm $51 members/ $60 non-members (includes materials) Learn to sculpt with wool. Participants will learn a few simple techniques to turn wool fleece into a delightful little gnome using a barbed needle. *Course will be held off-site. Nuno Felt Scarves- #48 with Amaryah Degroot Saturday, Feb.22nd, 11-2pm $73 members/ $86 non-members (includes materials) Design your won 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 off-site. Explorations with Tessellations #55 with Amy Ferrari Feb 5th – Feb 12th – 12-3pm (2weeks) $85 members/ $98 non members Mostly drawing and tracing, cutting and pasting. This is an introductory course into creating repeating patterns and playing with many different types of symmetries. Learn the techniques of M.C. Escher! The focus of this class will be exploration and fun. Playing with tessellations is a very entertaining and creative puzzlelike activity, and you may end up 14

with some great designs for your next creative project, whether it’s quilting, painting, tiling a floor, or stenciling a wall.Skill Level Required: No experience is required, suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike.

“The Joy of Community” mural by Pamela Rojas & Maca Souza

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ADULT PROGRAMS Writing

crackles, we’ll examine why showing is better than telling, all of this helping you towards making stories uniquely your Creative Writing- #7 own. You will leave the workshop with Pamela Clayfield Wednesday,Jan.15th-Jan.29th,5-7pm with at least three stories written and the sparks for many 3 weeks $68 members/ $80 non-members more. Bring pen and paper, or a laptop, and your enthusiasm. Everyone has a story to tell, Suitable for beginners and more but sometimes it is difficult to experienced writers. know how to begin. Join in and learn what you need to know Conquer the Blank Page- #42 to tell your story in a fun and with Larry Brown relaxed setting. Fee includes Saturday, March 29th, 10am-3pm manual and supplies. Explore $55 members/ $65 non-members plot, setting, writer’s block, The blank page stares at you, characters, POV, dialogue, waiting, as you search for editing, publishing and more. that...something to launch, Advanced Creative Writing- #8 or continue, your story. This workshop will help you develop with Pamela Clayfield Wednesday, Feb.5th- Feb.12th,5-7pm pages of that elusive something. You will create characters, then 2 weeks $51 members/ $60 non-members pick and poke through the Now that you know how to begin, details (both the ordinary and the mysterious) of these characters’ join in these sessions and learn lives. You will experiment with the next steps for deepening dialogue and language. Story plot, strengthening characters, openings and scenes will be developing ideas, great revision explored from different points and more about the business of of view. A little of your work writing. will be shared with the class, and we’ll discuss excerpts from From Spark to Story- #17 published stories, but most of with Larry Brown the time will be spent writing and Tuesdays, Jan. 28th- Mar.4th, stockpiling material. By the end 6:30- 8:30pm – 6 weeks $72 members/ $85 non-members of the workshop you will have the raw material for several stories Often, a story starts with a and also a number of intriguing single detail. An image, a line of details to keep on file. Bring a dialogue, maybe a character’s pen and lots of paper, or your name. But that detail sparks laptop, and your enthusiasm. the writer’s imagination. In Suitable for beginners and more this six week workshop you experienced writers. will develop sparks yourself, creating characters, settings and situations, and drawing on these details to write short stories. We will take a look at how to build tension, write dialogue that 16

PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT SERIES How to Apply for an Exhibition#50 with George Wale Tuesday, Jan.7th , 7-9pm $10 George will help guide you through the application process for Exhibitions. You will learn how to prepare your portfolio, shortlisting galleries as well as what to send them and when! Submission to Galleries- #51 with Juan Bohorquez Tuesday, Jan 14th, 7-9pm $10 Juan will guide you through the process of artists getting into galleries Selling my Art (or Selling Out)#52 with George Wale Tuesday, Feb 11th, 7-9pm $10 Is there an inherent conflict between making your art and selling your art? Is a commission to create a portrait a compromise of your artistic vision? George will explore many ways to selling your work and marketing materials.

Help I have to Teach Art- #24 with Christine MacLeod

Tuesdays, Feb.4th-Mar.4th, 4-5:30pm 5 weeks

$45 (covers supplies) Note, this program is for to-be or currently registered teachers with in the WRDSB. Colour theory, value, harmony, principles, elements! @#%$ ! 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.

Snow Path Nancy Peng Watercolour

Grant Writing Workshop- #53 with Isabel Stefanescu Tuesday, Mar 11th, 7-9pm $10 Never written a grant before? Feel like it is an overwhelming, unattainable task… Isabel will walk you through the ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of Grant writing; and all you need to know in order to fill out successful grant applications.

SPECIAL EVENTS &

GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

Gallery Exhibitions

Person Place and Thing: Photography from Federally Incarcerated Women Nov. 29th-Dec. 20th, 2013 (upper gallery) Opening Reception Wed. Dec. 4th, 6-8pm

Atelier: Student Printmaking Exhibition Jan. 10th-31st, 2014 (lower gallery) Opening Reception Jan. 10th, 5-7pm

Eastwood Collegiate Student Exhibition Jan. 10th - Jan. 31st, 2014 (upper gallery) Opening Reception Jan. 10th, 5-7pm

“Ekstasis” Artists in Residence Exhibition Robert Creighton/Olivia Simpson

Feb. 7th - Mar. 1st, 2014 (lower gallery) Opening Reception Feb. 7th, 5-7pm

YOUTH PROGRAMS Supplies are included in all youth Lego Animation- #29 classes with Nathan Leung Mommy or Daddy and Me- #27 with Irina McCrossan

Wednesday, Feb. 5th- Mar.26th, 5:307:30pm (no class on Mar. 12th) 8 weeks

$100 members/ $120 non-members Tuesdays, Mar.18th-Apr.8th, 10-noon (ages 7-12) 4 weeks Students will have the chance $64 members/ $75 non-members to craft their own Lego anima(toddler and up) tion videos using cameras, Mac As a mom of a young an active computers and iStopMotion to child, Irina spent almost 2 years animate. Students will work in being a stay-at-home-mom and groups to write thrilling storywould have loved to have an opboards, set the scene using plastion of bringing her son to art ticine and Lego- and then the programs. This program includes filming starts! Work with Nathan materials that are safe and fun to create an awesome short film for little ones. Children can disand take home a DVD of your cover their artistic abilities at a blockbuster! young age and Mommies/Daddies can have a chance to meet other Art Saturday- #30 parents. Foster your children to with Jenn Roden Saturdays, Feb.22nd- Mar.22nd, be creative at a young age and 1:30-3:30pm- 5 weeks have fun! (ages 5-9) $55 members/ $65 non-members Experimental Drawing- #28 Explore a bunch of different techwith Fabio Gasbarri Thursdays, Feb.27th-Apr.3rd, 6-7:30pm niques using paints, pastels, pen6 weeks cils and more! Experiment with $98 members/ $115 non-members new and old materials. Use paper (ages 9-15) and canvas and both wet and dry This course is perfect for students materials to create a variety of art looking to develop their drawing projects with Jennâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help. Come skills outside of school. Fabio will have fun and let your imagination guide each student through vari- run wild! ous exercises including still life, portraits, perspective, experimental drawing and more. Students will also learn how to maintain a sketchbook, present their drawings in a professional way and other techniques to become great at drawing. 19

YOUTH PROGRAMS Supplies are included in all youth your own artwork and explore classes new techniques and materials,

Adventures in Collage- #31 with Samantha Meiler

Mondays, Jan 6th- Mar. 3rd, 6-8pm (no class Feb. 17th) 8 weeks

$98 members/ $115 non-members Teen (10-16) Push the boundaries of personal expression through the exciting world of mixed- media collage! Students will build on fundamental drawing and painting skills and learn how to create one of a kind works using any and all found materials such as photo’s, papers, text, string, buttons, and stickers. Basic Monocasting (plaster relief casts)- #32 with L.t. Dougherty Saturday, Jan. 18th 1-5pm $85 members/ $100 non-members Teen (10-16) Learn the basic principles of monocasting – a simple plaster relief cast from clay. 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. Youth Art Initiative-#33 with Vanessa Moniz

Tuesdays, Mar. 18th-Apr. 29th,7-9pm 7 weeks

$50member/ $75 non- member

this is your chance! This program will also focus on creating art for the community and will involve opportunities to take part in community art projects.

WINTERLOO*

in the Button Factory Two free days of, drop in, fun for the family!

Saturday February 15th, 12-4pm Lower level only- Hands on fine art for all kids. Monday February 17th, 11-3pm (Presented with the Waterloo Public Library) Main Level – Winter Mobiles: Great for younger kids. Use twigs and other winter things to build a unique, seasonal mobile. Upper Level – Junk Funk: building with recycled materials: Entertaining for kids, teens, and parents with an eye for design and a creative mind. *Winterloo is a free festival in UpTown Waterloo that takes place over the whole family day weekend from 11am-3pm. For more information visit: http://winterloo.com

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March Break10th-14th (ages 13-17) $30 each day per family This winter, the Button Factory is Mon-Friday 10am- Noon starting an art initiative program for youth. If you are passionate Parents and children can create and about art and want a space where explore different art you can work on and develop mediums together. (covers supplies and Youth membership)

See website for more information

INSTRUCTOR BIOS Robert Achtemichuk was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan and currently lives in Kitchener, Ontario. His undergraduate degree from the University of Manitoba focused on printmaking, and he has studied in France, Mexico and Toronto.

Education and over ten-yearsexperience 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 Albert Casson is a professional felting, wet felting, sewing, Waldorf dollmaking and artist with over 35 years of weaving. experience as a fine artist and 20 years teaching and L.T. Dougherty has been painting. Albert has designed, working actively as an artist administered and taught numerous individual and group since she graduated from the Sculpture/Installation Program art courses across the Region. at OCAD in 1992. During He was also commissioned to those nearly twenty years her produce artwork for Kodak work has spanned numerous Canada, Panasonic, The mediums including sculpture, Vancouver Aquarium, The painting and mixed media. Her Calgary Zoo, Molson Indy & work is in many permanent Royal City Real Estate. and private collections internationally. Pamela Clayfield has a BA in Creative Writing. She’s been Renato Foti was both an writing for 10 years and after engineer and fine arts major. giving a talk in her daughter’s Renato has been doing class, realized there was great photography as a passion since need for a writing instructor graduating from university in in K-W and developed Kids 1986, but started a glass art R Write and The Writer’s business called Trio Design Path. She publishes her work Glassware that evolved into through lulu.com and has a well-known brand across some titles on Amazon. North America and beyond. His photography primarily Amaryah deGroot is a consisted of personal artistic, seamstress and textile product, modeling and travel artist who loves natural explorations. Photography is fibres, recycled materials an art form to document not and communal crafting. only the moment, but portray Predominately self-taught, your philosophy about serious she has completed a number issues that are happening in of formal courses on weaving, our world. An eye for style, felting and spinning and composition and a unique coordinated a community angle will set Renato apart from sewing space, a papermaking studio and a weaving program. your average photographer. 21 Amaryah has her Masters in

INSTRUCTOR BIOS 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. 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.

has been self-taught, allowing her to develop an intuitive, transformative technique with art education has been selftaught, allowing her to develop an intuitive, transformative technique with a distinct, organic style. amyferrariart. com 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.

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. Robert Creighton is a Master Printmaker educated in Canada H. Varley, A. J. Casson and (McMaster University, BA) and others. Sheila was the first the United Kingdom (Edinburgh female student to win the T. Eaton Scholarship. She then College of Art, MFA). He has spent a season at the Stratford exhibited world-wide for over Festival as a costume painter 30 years and is included and won the Guthrie Award for in many private and public costume break-down. collections in North America, Europe, South Africa and Christine Macleod is a local Australia. His primary focus artist with over 30 years is a humanist-expressionist experience in the classroom. technique involving the figure She is an art specialist who in various environments and spent many of those years modes of interpretation. He teaching extracurricular art. is currently the Senior ArtistThe last part of her career she In-Residence at the Button taught ‘art from a cart’. She Factory. Amy Ferrari achieved a degree has written and taught very successful professional training in product design, which has courses about visual art for provided her with a unique the Waterloo Region District and solid foundation for later School Board. She has also pursuing a career in art. During 20 years of painting, the written and taught a series of remainder of her art education children’s programs for the Cambridge Library Gallery school art program. 22

INSTRUCTOR BIOS 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.

Barcelona July 2013. Brenda has exhibited at Gallery M, Cambridge, and at The Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gallery, Waterloo. Using storytelling and graphic design skills, Brenda creates whiteboard animators and explanatory videos for her corporate clients.

Patti Olshina studied at the School of Visual Arts in NYC and 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, Irina McCrossan completed her arts education in 2006, but emphasizing the importance of the process in the creation of began her artist development visual art. at the age of six at the Central Technical Arts School, in Nancy Peng studied math at Toronto. Irina has approaches the University of Waterloo but to teaching art that suit people of all ages and abilities. has since explored painting and silver jewelry design in Toronto She specializes in drawing, and K-W. She has exhibited painting, sculpture and mixed media. She has lots of fun ideas her creations at the Harbinger Gallery and the Button Factory. for developing artists. Brenda Murray is a writer and Her paintings depict varying an artist and combines the two perspectives and views of with Urban Sketching. She has landscapes and of her community. 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 24

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.

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 Nicole Waddick is a multiboth privately and by disciplinary artist. Her corporations. He is currently paintings and sculptures are affiliated with Art Dialogue inspired by nature and science. Gallery, The Engine Gallery Nicole has had solo shows at in Toronto and Art Allies in the Cambridge Centre for the Kitchener. Arts and the Carnegie Gallery in Dundas. Nicole’s sculptures were in BOX 12. She studied at Carleton University and the Ontario College of Art and Design University. Carolyn Young is originally from Fredericton, New Brunswick. Carolyn holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of New Brunswick and graduate degrees in art history from the University of Toronto. A member of The Society of North American Goldsmiths, the Metal Arts Guild of Canada and the Ontario Crafts Council,Carolyn lives and works in Waterloo, Ontario.

Broken Sunset Lichen No. 1

Nicole Waddick Acrylic on wood

Rentals Interested in renting for your arts event?

The Waterloo Community Arts Centre in the Button Factory offers a unique, historic venue for art functions, special events, meetings 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 Button Factory features a piano, theatre lights, staging, sound system, projector and screen; kitchenette, two bathrooms and greeting area. The walls are lined with monthlyrotating professionally curated exhibitions by local artists 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 - Meetings - Lectures Dance - Music - Practice - & more! To inquire: Coordinator of Operations: operations@buttonfactoryarts.ca WCAC in The Button Factory 25 Regina St. S., Waterloo, ON N2J 1R8 519 886-4577 â&#x20AC;˘ buttonfactoryarts.ca Mon - Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat Noon to 4pm

Drop In Classes:

Life Drawing Thursdays 1pm-3pm self-directed Sketch Club Wednesdays 10am-Noon, $3 drop in Open Studios on Friday- drop in $5.00; 10-4pm Open Studio Printmaking on Fridays- drop in $10 ; 10-4pm

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 Storytellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guild: thestorybarn.ca; every second Friday is Story Barn Kitchener-Waterloo Society of Artisits (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 26 Centre - 519-886-1177

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PROGRAM LOCATIONS City of Waterloo (City Hall) 100 Regina St. S Waterloo, ON N2J 4P9 Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex 101 Father David Bauer Dr. Waterloo, ON N2J 4A8 Luther Village 139 Father David Bauer Drive Waterloo, ON N2L 6L1 Globe Studios Studio #13 141 Whitney Place Kitchener, ON N2G 2X8

The Waterloo Print Studio is a new printmaking resource for Waterloo Region that is committed to the creation, production and promotion of print media. On Fridays by appointment, the Waterloo Print Studio will be open from 10am-4pm to allow participants with printmaking experience to work under the supervision of a trained printmaker technician. Participation must be approved by the Executive Director. Contact ed@buttonfactoryarts.ca for more information. The Waterloo Print Studio also offers custom hands-on workshops for school groups and businesses.

Waterloo Print Studio in the Button Factory 25 Regina Street South Waterloo, ON N2J 1R8 28 www.buttonfactoryarts.ca