Fall Programs 2019

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Registration  for the VAC's new adults programs for Fall 2019 is now open! 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.

PLEASE NOTE:  The VAC has a zero tolerance policy regarding violence in our programs. Offending students' participation in any program will be terminated if there is a problem and class fees will not be refunded. Please leave all electronic devices (gaming devices and cellphones) at home as we cannot be responsible for them. The VAC is a nut free zone.

Please read the VAC Cancellation Policy before you commit to any classes.

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​​Watercolour Painting​

4 Weeks, 2 sessions
​Tuesdays 11:00am - 2:00pm
Session 1: September 17 - October 8
Session 2: October 15 - November 5
Price: $100
VAC members receive a 10% discount
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Guided by an experienced teacher, you will learn traditional watercolour techniques in impressionistic styles through drawing, colour mixing and composition. This community-oriented class is a great way to learn a new art technique or refine your skills. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
Download the supply list here.
Instructor: Hi-Sook Barker

​​​Painting 101

4 Weeks, 2 sessions
Tuesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Session 1: September 17 - October 8
Session 2: October 15 - November 5
Price: $110
VAC members receive a 10% discount
 
Discover the unique characteristics of various mediums of painting. Experiment with drawing, watercolours, acrylics and oils, and complete two small still-life paintings in four short weeks. In session two, 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 a still-life from objects before you. For adults and high school students experienced or new to painting.
​Instructor: Todd Tremeer

Hyperrealism in Acrylics

4 Weeks, 2 sessions
​​Wednesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm
​Session 1: September 18 - October 9
Session 2: October 16 - November 6
Price: $110
VAC members receive a 10% discount
 
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

​Acrylic Landscape Painting​

​4 Weeks, 2 sessions
Thursdays 11:00am - 2:00pm
Session 1: October 10 - October 31
Session 2: November 7 - November 28
Price: $100
VAC members receive a 10% discount
 
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

​Uninstructed Life Drawing

Sundays, 11:00am - 2:00 pm
Price:$45/4 week (per month)  or
             $20/week (pay as you go)
 
This is a program for artists looking to work with a live model. Come in and draw or paint independently and work alongside other artists from early November.

Schedule:
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8

Mid-level to Advanced Pottery  - SOLD OUT
​waitlist registrations open*

8 Weeks - AFTERNOONS
Tuesdays 2:00pm - 5:00pm 
September 17 - November 5
Price: $220
VAC members receive a 10% discount

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: George Stewart

​Beginner's Pottery​​ - SOLD OUT
​waitlist registrations open*

8 Weeks - EVENINGS
Tuesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm 
September 17 - November 5
Price: $220
VAC members receive a 10% discount
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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. The cost of one sleeve of clay is included in the program fee.
Instructor: George Stewart

Beginner's to Mid-level
​Wheel Throwing - SOLD OUT
​waitlist registrations open*

8 Weeks - AFTERNOONS
Wednesdays 2:00pm - 5:00pm 
September 18 - November 6
Price: $220
VAC members receive a 10% discount

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 more consistently and get more out of their clay. Learn to make a variety of lidded pieces such as honey and garlic pots, butter dishes, sugar bowls, canisters and plates. Spots are limited according to our number of wheels. The cost of one sleeve of clay is included in the program fee.
Instructor: Jo-Ann Jordan

Beginner’s Wheel 
Throwing - SOLD OUT
​waitlist registrations open*

8 Weeks - EVENINGS
Thursdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm 
September 19 - November 7
Price: $220
VAC members receive a 10% discount

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! Spots are limited according to our number of wheels. The cost of one sleeve of clay is included in program fees.
Instructor: George Stewart

Advanced Wheel
Throwing - Cancelled

8 Weeks
Fridays 11:00am - 2:00pm 
September 20 - November 8
Price: $220 *Maximum 8 spots
VAC members receive a 10% discount

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: Jo-Ann Jordan

Pottery Open Studio

We've moved all Pottery Open Studio information to it's very own page - click here!

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