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closed, use the door bell situated

on the far right side of the

doors.”

How to Register: By Mail:

Allied Arts Council

PO Box 3511

Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3A8

In person:

Melcor Cultural Centre

35 – 5th Avenue, Spruce Grove

By Phone: (780) 962- 0664

By Email: [email protected]

Adult Workshops

ALLIED ARTS ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL OF COUNCIL OF SPRUCE SPRUCE GROVEGROVE ADULT ADULT CLASSES & CLASSES & WORKSHOPSWORKSHOPS FALL 2015FALL 2015

Acrylic Seascape Workshop

Learn basic beginner techniques of acrylic painting. Complete a

seascape painting in this 6 hour workshop. Step by step

instruction focusing on water and waves

Sept 20

Sunday 12. - 6p.m.

$60/person

Instructor: Tina Bourassa

Watercolour Pencil Workshop

Now is the time to get out that set of watercolour pencils that

you’ve been itching to try! In this 6 hour workshop we will

experiment with line, texture and washes to create at least one

small painting. Photo reference will be provided by the

instructor.

Nov 7

Saturday 10a.m. - 4p.m.

$60/person

Instructor: Susan Casault

Floral Extravaganza in Oil Workshop

For beginners to intermediate. Learn to create a variety of

flowers into one luscious painting.

Nov 21


$60/person

Instructor: Gail Seemann

Acrylic Prairie Skies, Barns & Bales Workshop

Learn to paint the sky, barns and bales, as Cindy leads you

through the basics of acrylic painting. Along with colour

usage, mixing and brush stroke/techniques exercises and hands

on painting project.

Nov 8

Sunday 10a.m. - 4p.m.

$60/person

Instructor: Cindy Barratt

Acrylic Landscape Workshop

Learn basic beginner techniques of acrylic painting. Complete a

Landscape painting in this 6 hour workshop. Step by step

instruction focusing on foliage.

Oct 18

Sunday 12. - 6p.m.

$60/person


Artist: George Caleb Bingham

Title: The Jolly Flatboatmen

Watercolour Birch Trees Workshop

Capture lovely birch trees, as Cindy leads you through the

basics of acrylic painting. Along with colour usage, mixing and

brush stroke/techniques exercises, and hands on painting

project, your canvas will spring to life with birch trees.

Nov 22

Sunday 10a.m. - 4p.m.

$60/person


Acrylic Wildlife Workshop

Did you always want to learn to paint fur and feathers that

look real? Then join this workshop as Tina guides you through

the different techniques that will bring you into the world of

wildlife painting.

Nov 29

Sunday 12. - 6p.m.

$60/person

Instructor: Tina Bourassa Acrylic Portraits Workshop

Investigate the structure of the human head through drawings

and painted studies, address issues of likeness, composition

space and texture. Learn to better see and understand colour

to mix it more successfully – a useful skill for painting all subject

matter. We will be painting a generic, but once you learn you

will be able to paint a portrait of your choice on your own.

Dec 13

Sunday 12. - 6p.m.

$60/person


Gift Certificates

available at the

gallery.

Adult Classes

Supply lists available at the gallery.

Beginner Drawing with Graphite Pencil

Gain confidence in your ability to sketch. Experiment with

various pencil techniques and learn the fundamentals of

shading, blending and creating depth through layering.

Transform your drawings and learn to capture the unique

expressions that embody the personalities of your

subjects.

Sept 4 – Oct 2

4 Fridays 1 - 4p.m.

$85/person


Intermediate Coloured Pencil

This 4 week session is for students who have completed an

introductory course or have some experience with the

medium of coloured pencil. Instruction will include

demonstrations as well as one-on-one guidance. You will

work on a series of small drawings using the basics of

layering and blending colours to create a realistic look.

Nov 6 – Nov 27

4 Fridays 1 - 4p.m.

$85/person


Acrylic Basics and More

This eight week course will provide basics for beginners

and further developmental instruction and projects for

those who have already taken acrylic painting classes.

Colour theory and mixing, exercises in brush strokes,

acrylic techniques, composition and much more will be

covered through discussion, demonstrations and hands on

painting projects.

Oct 8 – Nov 26

8 Thursdays 6:45 – 9:45p.m.

$190/person


Oily Art – Still Life

For beginners to intermediate. The focus is on still-lifes,

composition and techniques. Using photos and from life,

compose and paint two still-life paintings. Learn to paint glass,

metal, fruit, flowers and…

Sept 17 – Oct 29 (no class Oct 15)

8 Thursdays 1 – 4p.m.

$190/person


Watercolor Basics and More

Get great basics in watercolour. This course will take you

through colour theory and mixing, exercises in brush

strokes and watercolour techniques and various studies

and exercises to get you comfortable handling the

watercolour medium. Students will learn about

composition and will have the opportunity to work on

their own painting projects with individual help.

Oct 8 – Nov 26

8 Thursdays 9:30am – 12:30p.m.

$190/person


šVision Statement

It is the vision of the

Allied Arts Council of

Spruce Grove to be the

link between the arts

community and the

community at large so

that all people may

enjoy and

experience the benefits

of art.

Introduction to Zentangle® and Beyond (Adult)

Zentangles ® are miniature pieces of unplanned, abstract,

art created in a very structured method from an ensemble

of repetitive patterns. Artwork is traditionally done with

black ink on a 3.5-inch (89 mm) white square paper tile.

They are not only exquisitely beautiful, they are fun and

relaxing to create. See our website for dates and times

Nov 5, 12, and 19th

3 Thursdays 10a.m. - 1p.m.

$75/person

Instructor: Val Enders

Supplies available at the gallery for $15

Beginner Coloured Pencil

In this session you will explore the versatile medium of

coloured pencil through demonstrations and one-on-one

guidance. You will learn different mark-making and

blending techniques and how to layer colours to create

depth and richness in your drawings. Starting with the

basics, you will work on a series of small drawings

including fruit, floral, and animals.

Oct 9 to Oct 30

4 Fridays 1 - 4p.m.

$85/person


Acrylic Palette Knife Workshop

We will learn and practice techniques with the palette knives.

This is a very interesting workshop in showing you how to

manage the knife and get awesome results. Each technique

will be practiced and then a small painting will be

achieved. Let's have a fun day being creative!

October 24

Saturday 10:30a.m. - 4p.m.

$60/person

Instructor: Dianna Hanna

Supply list available at the gallery

Watercolor with Willie Wong

Learn in a fun and relaxing environment as Willie guides you

through three interesting subjects to paint with watercolour.

1-” Rusty Old Car”

2-” Garden Tools“

3-” Geraniums“

Sept 9, 16, 30 and Oct 14th

4 Wednesdays 7 - 10p.m.

$130/person

Instructor: Willie Wong

Adult Workshops Camera Basics Workshop

This Saturday photographic workshop is designed to help

you understand and comprehend the world of digital

photography. Topics discussed will include: Camera

features, controls, & functions, Aperture, Shutter, & Manual

shooting modes, Understanding light & exposure, Creative

composition techniques.

See our website for dates and times


$75/person

Instructor: Roy McLaughlin

“Please note when

the Library is closed,

use the door bell

situated on the far

right side of the

doors.”


Allied Arts Council

PO Box 3511

Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3A8

In person:

Melcor Cultural Centre


By Phone: (780) 962- 0664


Adult Workshops

ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL OF SPRUCE GROVE ADULT CLASSES & WORKSHOPS WINTER 2015

Acrylic Flowers Workshop

Your canvas will spring to life with beautiful flowers as Tina

guides you through the basics of acrylic painting. Learn to

better see and understand colour to mix it more

successfully – a useful skill for painting all subject matter.

Jan 18th

Sunday 12. – 6p.m.

$60/person


Acrylic Seascape Workshop

Learn basic beginner techniques of acrylic painting. Complete

a seascape painting in this 6 hour workshop. Step by step

instruction focusing on water and waves.

Feb 22nd


$60/person


Acrylic Snowscapes Workshop

Capture a picturesque winter’s day, as Cindy leads you

through the basics of acrylic painting. Along with colour

usage and mixing and brush stroke/techniques and

exercises, you will learn how to capture a sparkling winter

scene.

Jan 17th

Saturday 10a.m. – 4p.m.

$60/person


Camera Basics 101

This Saturday photographic workshop is designed to help you

understand and comprehend the world of digital photography.

Topics discussed will include: Camera features, controls, &

functions, Aperture, Shutter, & Manual shooting modes,

Understanding light & exposure, Creative composition

techniques.

Feb 14th

March 21st


$75/person

Instructor: Roy McLaughlin

Watercolour – Spring Apple Blossoms Workshop

Think big and bold and full of life! Bring spring to your home as

you learn how to compose and capture close up portraits of

stunning apple blossoms. The workshop will include colour

mixing, painting exercises, demonstration, discussion and

individual assistance. There will be photos and designs for

reference or students may bring their own apple blossom

photos. Please bring a bag lunch.

March 7th


$60/person


Acrylic Landscape Workshop

Learn basic beginner techniques of acrylic painting. Complete

a Landscape painting in this 6 hour workshop. Step by step

instruction focusing on foliage.

April 26th


$60/person


Acrylic Wildlife Workshop

Did you always want to learn to paint fur and feathers that

look real? Then join this workshop as Tina guides you through

the different techniques that will bring you into the world of

wildlife painting.

March 29th


$60/person


Register early to

avoid

disappointment!

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Adult Classes

Supply lists available at the gallery.

Oily Art

Discover why oil paint was a favorite of the old masters.

Feel the creamy texture, enjoy the blendability, and be

excited by vibrant colours that stay true when dry. Learn

how to use a variety of brushes, tools and oil paint

mediums to create on canvas, paper or board. Develop

easy and safe studio practices while producing art with

proven longevity.

Feb 5 – March 12th

6 Thursdays 9:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.

$130/person


Watercolor with Willie Wong

Learn in a fun and relaxing environment as Willie guides you

through three interesting subjects to paint.

1-“Rusty Old Car“, 2-“Clematis“, 3-“Dirty Landscape“.

March 4 – April 1st

4 Wednesdays 7 – 10p.m.

$130/person

Instructor: Willie Wong

Beginner Coloured Pencil

In this six week session you will explore the versatile

medium of coloured pencil through demonstrations and

one-on-one guidance. You will learn different mark-making

and blending techniques and how to layer colours to create

depth and richness in your drawings. Starting with the

basics, you will work on a series of small drawings including

fruit, floral, and animals. Photo reference will provided by

the instructor.

Jan12 – March 2nd (no class Jan 26th or Feb 16th)

6 Mondays 9:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.

$130/person


Portraits in Graphite Pencil

Gain confidence in your ability to sketch realistic portraits of

children and adults. Experiment with various pencil techniques

and learn the fundamentals of shading, blending and creating

depth through layering. Transform your drawings and learn to

capture the unique expressions that embody the personalities of

your subjects.

March 9 – April 20th (no class April 6th)

6 Mondays 9:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.

$130/person


Acrylic Basics and More

This eight week course will provide basics for beginners

and further developmental instruction and projects for

those who have already taken acrylic painting classes.

Colour theory and mixing, exercises in brush strokes,

acrylic techniques, composition and much more will be

covered through discussion, demonstrations and hands on

painting projects.

Jan 29 – March 26th (no class Feb 12th)

8 Thursdays 6:45 – 9:45p.m.

$190/person


šVision Statement

It is the vision of the

Allied Arts Council of

Spruce Grove to be the

link between the arts

community and the

community at large so

that all people may

enjoy and

experience the benefits

of art.

Watercolour Expressions

Get great basics in watercolour. This course will take you

through colour theory and mixing, exercises in brush

strokes and watercolour techniques and various studies

and exercises to get you comfortable handling the

watercolour medium. Students will learn about

composition and will have the opportunity to work on

their own painting projects with individual help.

Feb 10 – March 17th

6 Tuesdays 1 – 4p.m.

$145/person


Introduction to Zentangle® and Beyond

Zentangles ® are miniature pieces of unplanned, abstract,

art created in a very structured method from an

ensemble of repetitive patterns. Artwork is traditionally

done with black ink on a 3.5-inch (89 mm) white square

paper tile. They are not only exquisitely beautiful, they are

fun and relaxing to create.

Feb 11 – 25th

3 Wednesdays 9:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.

$75/person

Instructor: Val Enders

Supplies available at the gallery for $15

Introduction to Sculpting with Paverpol

You will learn how to build an armature, wrap and dress

it with Paverpol. Starting with the basics, you will work

on a standing or sitting sculpture. A wire armature and

metal base will be provided by the instructor.

Jan 24 – 25th

Feb 28 – Mar 1st

April 11 – 12th

2 days 10:00a.m. – 3p.m.

$100/person

Instructor: Shona Holzer

Acrylic Portraits Workshop

Investigate the structure of the human head through

drawings and painted studies. Progress to finished paintings

and address issues of likeness, composition space and

texture. Learn to better see and understand colour to mix it

more successfully – a useful skill for painting all subject

matter. We will be painting a generic, but once you learn you

will be able to paint a portrait of your choice on your own.

May 31st

Sunday 12 – 6p.m.

$60/person


Gift Certificates

available at the

gallery.

Adult Workshops

All Workshop supplies are included.

Children’s Workshops

Teen Acrylic Landscape Workshop (13+) Learn basic painting techniques in Acrylic. Tina will teach step by step to create spectacular results. Perfect for teens and young adults. Parents welcome to attend as well. Nov 1 Sunday 1– 5:00p.m. $35/person Instructor: Tina Bourassa

Printmaking On Paper & Fabric (6-12) Children will be guided to design prints on linoleum and other printmaking tools and learn to roll ink onto sheets of paper and fabrics. Children should bring their favorite design/prints or can use references provided. Children will get to bring home a printed t-shirt and other fabrics and paper with their own design. Please bring and apron and a snack. Nov 15 Sunday 9:00am – 12:00p.m. $35/person Instructor: Charis Ng

Deck the Halls with Holiday Cheer (6-12) Children will make an elaborate hanging Christmas Trees with fabric and wood. They will also make 3D ornament of birds, elk, beaded angels etc to decorate their trees. Dec 6 Sunday 1– 4:00p.m. $35/person Instructor: Charis Ng

Artist: Vincent van Gogh Title: Farmhouse in Provence

How to Register: By Mail: Allied Arts Council PO Box 3511 Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3A8 In person: Melcor Cultural Centre 35 – 5th Avenue, Spruce Grove By Phone: (780) 962- 0664 By Email: [email protected]

Children’s Classes Art Attack (6-12) Using various mediums students will learn to paint in an impressionistic style like Monet and Degas. Abstract sculpture and soft pastels will also be discovered. New projects every session. Sept 2 – Oct 14 (no class Sept 16) Oct 21 – Dec 2 (no class Nov 11)

6 Wednesdays 3:45 – 4:45p.m. or 5-6:00pm $60/person Instructor: Tina Bourassa

All supplies are included.

“Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.”

Pablo Picasso

Little Artists (6-12) This series focuses on the works of famous European and Russian artists followed by North American artists. Children get to learn the techniques and applications of strokes while developing their own creative styles. References will be drawn from works of P. Cezzane (still life), H. Matisse (colourful landscapes), W. Kandinsky (music in abstraction) followed by J. Pollock (abstract drip painting), G. O’Keefe (zoomed in florals) and more. Sept 14 – Nov 2 (no class on Oct 12)

Nov 9 – Dec 21 7 Mondays 4:30 – 6:00p.m. $65/person Instructor: Charis Ng

Little Artists (3-5) This series focuses on the works of famous European and Russian artists followed by North American artists. Children get to learn the techniques and applications of strokes while developing their own creative styles. References will be drawn from works of P. Cezzane (still life), H. Matisse (colourful landscapes), W. Kandinsky (music in abstraction) followed by J. Pollock (abstract drip painting), G. O’Keefe (zoomed in florals) and more. Sept 2 – Oct 28 (no class Sept 16, Oct 7)

Nov 4 – Dec 23 (no class Nov 11)

7 Wednesdays 1 – 2p.m. $45/person Instructor: Charis Ng

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Teen Acrylic Animal Workshop (13+) Learn basic painting techniques in Acrylic. Tina will teach step by step to create spectacular results. Perfect for teens and young adults. Parents welcome to attend as well. Oct 4 – Animals Sunday 1– 5:00p.m. $35/person Instructor: Tina Bourassa

Handmade Paper (6-12) Children will learn to make one-of-a-kind handmade paper from scratch using materials from nature. We will incorporate things from home like flowers, seeds, leave, twigs etc. All supplies will be provided except towels. Please bring an apron and a snack. Oct 11 Sunday 9:00am – 12:00p.m. $35/person Instructor: Charis Ng

Rock Painting (6-12) Paint on rocks (picture of your choice or references of animals/florals will be supplied) and the kids get to bring home little keepsakes of their imaginations. May 10th Sunday 1 – 4p.m. $35/person Instructor: Charis Ng



Sculpting With Paverpol Workshop (10+) In this workshop you will explore the exciting medium of Paverpol through demonstrations and one-on-one guidance. You will learn how to create your own sculpture. Please bring an apron to class. June 27th Saturday 1-4.m. $60/person Instructor: Shona Holzer Supplies are included

ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL OF

SPRUCE GROVE

CHILDREN’S CLASSES &

WORKSHOPS

SUMMER 2015

How to Register: By Mail: Allied Arts Council PO Box 3511 Spruce Grove AB T7X 3A8 In person: Melcor Cultural Centre 35 – Fifth Avenue, Spruce Grove By Phone: (780) 962- 0664 By Email: [email protected] www.alliedartscouncil.com

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Children’s Summer Art Week Classes (8-12+) “Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.”

Pablo Picasso

July 6-10th Enjoy a whole week of art, the first week of summer art classes will have kids learning about clay creations, fossil fun, gel printmaking, decorating birdhouses and basic drawing techniques. Each day will bring a new and exciting way to create and experiment with art! Weekdays either 10:am – noon or 1 – 3:00pm $30/person Instructors: Uta Preuss, Charis Ng, Tina Bourassa, Cindy Barratt, Susan Casault Supplies are included

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July 20-24th In this week’s classes kids will be learning about clay creations, shadow boxes, acrylic animal painting, watercolour and finally creating and decorating a stuffed paper sculpture. Weekdays either 10:am – noon or 1 – 3:00pm $30/person Instructors: Uta Preuss, Charis Ng, Tina Bourassa, Cindy Barratt, Gail Seemann Supplies are included

August 4-7th Kids will be learning basic drawing techniques, lino-cut printmaking projects, fun clay hand build creations that will be fired in a kiln, wax resist and watercolour painting. A new and exciting art project each day. Weekdays either 10:am – noon or 1 – 3:00pm $25/person Instructors: Susan Casault, Tina Bourassa, Uta Preuss, Gail Seemann Supplies are included

August 17-21st Bring the beauty of colorful fall foliage indoors. Kids will use leaves to create art projects, learn basic drawing techniques, paint animals with acrylics, build a collage and try scratch painting and doodle art. Weekdays either 10:am – noon or 1 – 3:00pm $30/person Instructors: Charis Ng, Susan Casault, Tina Bourassa, Cindy Barratt, Gail Seemann Supplies are included

Children’s Summer Art Week Classes

Fabric Painting (6-12)

Try Painting on Fabric and give kids a

new painting experience. We will

paint on fabric (a t-shirt, apron or

canvas bag) and children will get to

bring home a creation of their own

design.

Feb 8th

Sunday 1 – 4p.m.

$35/person

Instructor: Charis Ng

Winter 2015



ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL OF SPRUCE GROVE CHILDREN’S CLASSES & WORKSHOPS


Allied Arts Council

PO Box 3511

Spruce Grove AB T7X 3A8

In person:

Melcor Cultural Centre,


By Phone: (780) 962- 0664


Rock Painting (6-12)

Paint on rocks (picture of your

choice or references of

animals/florals will be given) and

the kids get to bring home little

keepsakes of their imaginations.

May 10th

Sunday 1 – 4p.m.

$35/person


Journaling (6-12)

Children will get to put together

their favourite photos and pictures

(bring from home), make use of

different media and create their

one-of-a-kind scrapbook albums.

March 8th

Sunday 1 – 4p.m.

$35/person


Children’s Classes Introduction to Sculpting With Paverpol (10+) In this 8 week class you will explore the exciting medium of Paverpol through demonstrations and one-on-one guidance. You will learn how to create your own sculpture. Starting with the basics, you will work on a different sculpture every two weeks. The sculptures will include a fish, a bird, a person and an abstract. Please bring an apron to class. Feb 3 – March 24th 8 Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:45p.m. $90/person Instructor: Shona Holzer Supplies are included

Explore Nature with

Art (6-12)

Explore nature in a fun and

artistic way – paint, colour

and make paper crafts with

nature themes. Lessons

include painting and making

collages of trees, flowers,

animals and landscapes.

Expand your imagination

and create your own

original art pieces.

Jan 12 to Feb 23rd

no class on Feb 16th

March 2 – April 13th

no class on April 6th

April 20 to June 1st

no class on May 18th

6 Mondays 5 – 6:30p.m.

$60/person


Supplies are included

All supplies are included.

“Every

child is an

artist, the

problem is

staying an

artist when

you grow

up.”

Pablo

Picasso

Explore Nature with Art (3-5)

Explore nature in a fun and artistic way –

paint, colour and make paper crafts with

nature themes. Lessons include painting

and making collages of trees, flowers,

animals and landscapes. Expand your

imagination and create your own original

art pieces.

Jan 14 to Feb 18th

Feb 25 – April 1st

April 8 to May 20th no class on May 13th

6 Wednesdays 1 – 2p.m.

$45/person



Art Attack (6-11)

Using a wide variety of mediums and

techniques, students will create with

paint in an impressionistic style like

Monet and Degas. Abstract sculpture

and soft pastels will also be learned.

A new project will be discovered

every session.

Jan 14 – March 4th

March 11 – April 29th

May 6 – June 24th

8 Wednesdays 3:45 – 4:45p.m. or 5-

6:00pm

$60/person



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