Spring Programs notice:

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The health and safety of our community, instructors, and staff continues to be our number one priority. The Visual Art Centre of Clarington is following directions from Durham Regional Health, in accordance with the federal and provincial government regulations. As such, Spring 2020 classes, scheduled to begin on April 7th, have been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date as more information becomes available. Please note that the VAC office remains closed until further notice.

Thank you for your continuing support and patience during this unprecedented time. Please direct any inquiries regarding classes, refunds, or education programs to Desarée Rosskopf, Education Coordinator at education@vac.ca

Early registrations help us to ensure that all of our scheduled classes are able to run. Become a VAC member today and save 10% on your registration.
As of January 1, 2020, the VAC will no longer be accepting cash or cheque payments. Debit or credit only.
​Before you commit to a class, please familiarize yourself with our cancellation policy.
Painting demonstration by Hi-Sook Barker.

Watercolour Painting
Tues, April 7 to May 26
​8 weeks | 11 am to 2 pm
Price: $210

Learn how to create transparent watercolours in a positive and encouraging environment. Traditional watercolour techniques will be taught for people of all levels using basic drawing, colour mixing and composition methods. A supply list will be provided.
Download the supply list here
Instructor: Hi-Sook Barker

Painting 101
Tues, April 7 to May 26
​8 weeks | 6 pm to 9 pm
Price: $210

Discover the unique characteristics of each medium. Experiment with drawing, watercolours, acrylics and oils-complete two small still-life paintings in the first 4 weeks and continue to paint your own projects in a friendly group setting while learning some tips and tricks to improve your paintings. Paint from your favourite photo or from still-life from objects before you. For students experienced or new to painting.
​Instructor: Todd Tremeer

Hyperrealism in Acrylics
Wed, April 8 to May 27
8 weeks | 6 to 9 pm
Price: $210 ​

Create paintings that resemble high-resolution photographs while using acrylic paint. Capture the way the light hits glass or the shine of an apple. Learn the steps of creating detailed images in an easy and approachable way that will help beginners learn how to paint like professionals. Bring a photograph of the images you would like to produce to get started on your first day!
Download the program instructions here.
Instructor: Ian Bodnaryk
Stages of a landscape painting courtesy of Marissa Sweet.

Acrylic Landscape Painting
Thurs, April 9 to May 28
8 weeks | 11 am to 2 pm
Price: $210​​

This course offers a fun and immersive experience to practice different techniques for developing original landscape art. How do we create a sense of season, movement, and change through painting? Appropriate for all levels of students. A supply list will be provided upon registration.​
Download the supply list here
​​Instructor: Marissa Sweet
*One sleeve of clay is included in the cost of each pottery program and will be available the first day of class.

Mid-level to Advanced Pottery
Tues, April 7 to May 26
8 weeks | 2 to 5 pm
Price: $250

For those who have taken at least one beginner’s session or equivalent and can centre clay confidently. This class is intended for those wishing to further their wheel throwing, hand-building, and glazing skills and expand their range of forms.
Instructor: George Stewart

Beginners Pottery
Tues, April 7 to May 26
8 weeks | 6 to 9 pm
Price: $250

New to pottery? This course focuses on creating functional pottery while exploring fundamental methods: pinch, slab, coil, wheel throwing, combined with a variety of decorating techniques.
Instructor: Reza Hosseiny

Beginners to Mid-level Wheel Throwing​
Wed, April 8 to May 27
8 weeks | 2 to 5 pm
Price: $250

If you are at the start of your pottery practice or if you are a seasoned potter who would like to expand your skills, this class is for you! Learn to throw more consistently and get more out of your clay. Make a variety of lidded pieces such as honey and garlic pots, butter dishes, sugar bowls, canisters, and plates.
​Instructor: George Stewart

Beginners Pottery
Wed, April 8 to May 27
8 weeks | 6 to 9 pm
Price: $250

New to pottery? This course focuses on creating functional pottery while exploring fundamental methods: pinch, slab, coil, wheel throwing, combined with a variety of decorating techniques.
​Instructor: Reza Hosseiny

Beginners Wheel Throwing
SOLD OUT - Waitlist now open
​Thurs, April 9 to May 28
8 weeks | 6 to 9 pm
Price: $250

Experience the magic of creating a form on the potter’s wheel and explore some basic hand-building techniques. By the time the course is done, you will have pots to use and share. If you’re unsure of yourself and would like a refresher, this is also the class for you!
Instructor: TBC

Workshops

POSTPONED until further notice
Decorative and Glazing Techniques
Workshop with George Stewart
Fridays, March 27, April 3 and 17
3 sessions | 6 pm to 9 pm
​Individual Session: $75 | Series: $190

Ready to take your pottery practice to the next level? George Stewart will guide participants through specialized glazing and decorative techniques in a series of workshops including wax resist, painting with slips, underglaze, and glazing procedures. Please bring six small bisque pieces for testing. ​
  • Session 1 will deal with slips and glazes
    (how to apply them,  different combinations, what they do, etc.)
  • Session 2 will be the raw decorating process and glazing on both
    wet and dry clay.
  • Session 3 will focus on refinement. 

    Questions about our classes or workshops?
    Submit your question to our Education Coordinator