Spring Programs
Registration for the VAC's new adults programs for Spring 2020 will be opening on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 10 am. 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.
As of January 1, 2020, the VAC will no longer be accepting cash or cheque payments. Debit or credit only.
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Painting demonstration by Hi-Sook Barker.
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Watercolour Painting
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Painting 101
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Hyperrealism in Acrylics
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Stages of a landscape painting courtesy of Marissa Sweet.
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Acrylic Landscape Painting
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A 10kg sleeve of plainsman clay is included in the cost of all of our pottery programs.
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Mid-level to Advanced Pottery
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Beginners to Mid-level Wheel Throwing
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Beginners Wheel Throwing
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Winter Programs 2020
Workshops
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Partner Pottery
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Watercolour Painting
Tue, Jan. 14 to Mar. 3, 2020 8 weeks | 11 am to 2 pm | $210 This course is guided by an experienced teacher for all levels. Learn how to paint transparent watercolours with glowing light. Traditional watercolour techniques will be taught with impressionistic style through basic drawing,
colour mixing and composition. Enjoy yourself in a positive and encouraging atmosphere. A supply list will be provided upon registration. Download the supply list here. Instructor: Hi-Sook Barker |
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Painting 101
Tue, Jan. 14 to Mar. 3, 2020 8 weeks | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. | $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 |
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Hyperrealism in Acrylics
Wed, Jan. 15 to Mar. 4, 2020 8 weeks | 6 pm to 9 pm | $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 |
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Acrylic Landscape Painting
Thu, Jan. 16 to Mar. 5, 2020 8 weeks | 11 am to 2 pm | $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 |
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Mid-level to Advanced Pottery
Tue, Jan. 14 to Mar. 3, 2020 8 weeks | 2 pm to 5 pm | $235 For those who have taken at least one beginner session or equivalent and can centre clay confidently on their own. This class is intended for those wishing to further their wheel throwing, hand building, and glazing skills and expand their range of forms.
Instructor: Reza Hosseiny |
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Beginners Pottery
SOLD OUT - Waitlist now open Tue, Jan. 14 to Mar. 3, 2020 8 weeks | 6 pm to 9 pm | $235 New to pottery? This course will focus on creating functional pottery while exploring fundamental methods: pinch, slab, coil, wheel throwing, combined with a variety of decorating techniques.
Instructor: George Stewart |
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Beginners to Mid-level Wheel Throwing
Wed, Jan. 15 to Mar. 4, 2020 8 weeks | 2 pm to 5 pm | $235 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! Participants will learn to throw consistently and get more out of their clay. Learn to make plates as well as a variety of lidded pieces such as honey and garlic pots, butter dishes, sugar bowls, and canisters.
Instructor: Reza Hosseiny |
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Beginners Pottery
SOLD OUT - Waitlist now open Wed, Jan. 15 to Mar. 4, 2020 8 weeks | 6 pm to 9 pm | $235 New to pottery? This course will focus on creating functional pottery while exploring fundamental methods: pinch, slab, coil, wheel throwing, combined with a variety of decorating techniques.
Instructor: Reza Hosseiny |
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Beginner’s Wheel Throwing
SOLD OUT - Waitlist now open Thu, Jan. 16 to Mar. 5, 2020 8 weeks | 6 pm to 9 pm | $235 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: George Stewart |