COS Winter 2017 Recreation Guide

Adults & 55+

Arts &General Interest

Visual Arts Drawing for Absolute Beginners Drawing does not always have to be just pencil and paper. Explore a range of drawing techniques which will open your eyes to the world of possibilities. Discover how you can use both traditional and unexpected materials to create amazing drawings. Surrey Arts Centre instructors are experienced art educators and practicing artists. CITYWIDE 4 Sessions $57.75 16yrs+ W 7:00pm-9:00pm Jan 25 4504444 Surrey Arts Centre

Creative Composition Composition is referred to as the skeleton of a painting - it determines where the structural components rest in order to create a functioning whole. Understanding the relationship of images to the space they are in, allows you to make visual images that ‘work’. The hands-on exercises are designed to give you the tools to explore, understand and compose your art using the elements of composition: balance, harmony, rhythm, emphasis, value, colour, line, and perspective. CITYWIDE 6 Sessions $102.75 16yrs+ Th 6:45pm-9:15pm Jan 26 4510301 Surrey Arts Centre Painting with Acrylics Explore the properties, techniques and applications of acrylic paint in a variety of genres, from landscapes to portraits. NORTH 7 Sessions $80.25 19yrs+ M 6:00pm-8:00pm Jan 23 4512365 Bridgeview Community Centre NORTH 7 Sessions $80.25 19yrs+ M 6:00pm-8:00pm Jan 16 4508166 Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre This course is your opportunity to begin or to supplement your experience with acrylic painting. Plan to discover or rediscover the endless joy of creativity. NORTH 4 Sessions Member $26 Non-member $34.50 W 11:45am-1:45pm Jan 11 4513020 W 11:45am-1:45pm Feb 8 4513021 W 11:45am-1:45pm Mar 8 4513022 Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre Explore the properties, techniques and applications of water-based paint and learn about dimension, pigments, glazing, soft edges and wet on wet. CLOVERDALE 8 Sessions $77.75 19yrs+ Th 9:30am-11:30am Jan 12 4504352 Cloverdale Recreation Centre FLEETWOOD 6 Sessions $68.75 18yrs+ Th 12:30pm-2:30pm Jan 12 4512109 Fleetwood Community Centre Watercolour: Expressions in Transparency Explore the spontaneous medium of watercolour with its properties of transparency and luminosity. The course will cover various subject matter such as landscape, still life, and figurative work. Surrey Art Gallery Painting with Acrylics Painting with Watercolours

Oil Painting with Water Based Oils

Digital Photography - Beginner’s Digital Camera Do you like taking photos with your smartphone or digital camera? Would you like to produce incredible selfies, friend/family photos, vacation, event; memories and more to share for a lifetime? We have created a fun, friendly and interactive learning environment to teach traditional photography geared for the new digital age. CLOVERDALE 6 Sessions $29.25 19yrs+ W 8:30pm-9:30pm Jan 18 4512466 Cloverdale Recreation Centre Photography Discover your camera’s technology and improve your photo-taking skills with an emphasis on composition. CLOVERDALE 6 Sessions $58.25 19yrs+ W 6:30pm-8:30pm Jan 11 4504397 Cloverdale Recreation Centre SOUTH 9 Sessions $103.25 19yrs+ Th 6:45pm-8:45pm Jan 5 4507319 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre See why Vancouver has been identified as one of the most dynamic cities for contemporary art! Led by the Surrey Art Gallery’s curator, participants will experience art in a range of media, see what artists are making today, and learn about new gallery trends - all in a friendly, accessible, and conversational environment. Watch our website for details. CITYWIDE 1 Session $39 16yrs+ W 9:00am-3:00pm TBA 4513596 Surrey Arts Centre Professional Development for Artists: Marketing Skills The SAGA Artist’s Business Development Series consists of four workshops, where artists are coached and empowered in the practice of running an art business. These classes are designed to ready oneself for the marketplace, to find creative and engaging business solutions. Through facilitated group discussions, demonstrations, and explorations in the commerce of art, we will explore inspirations that support a bigger game in the art trade. CITYWIDE 1 Session $25 16yrs+ Su 1:00pm-4:00pm Mar 5 4513619 Surrey Arts Centre Contemporary Art Bus Tour

Do you want to paint in oils but don’t like the messy clean up - this is the class for you. We use water-based oils with a fast drying medium that still have all the vibrant colours. One-on-one instruction. CLOVERDALE 8 Sessions $77.75 18yrs+ F 12:30pm-2:30pm Jan 13 4504390 Cloverdale Recreation Centre Palette Knife Painting Enjoy this relaxing and rapid method of painting using oil paints. Create an impressionistic artwork with bold strokes and an exciting, modern look. Great for beginners. CITYWIDE 7 Sessions $69.75 16yrs+ Tu 7:00pm-9:00pm Jan 24 4504445 Surrey Arts Centre Pottery for Absolute Beginners Clay can be used in different ways to create intriguing objects. Try the basic techniques of handbuilding and wheelthrowing. During this course learn how to use clay in a relaxed and friendly environment. Course fee includes use of tools, one bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are experienced art educators and practicing artists. CITYWIDE 6 Sessions $130.50 16yrs+ Th 7:00pm-9:30pm Jan 26 4504436 Surrey Arts Centre Pottery: Intro to Mold Making Learn how to make and use molds to expand your clay vocabulary. Sprig, hump, slump, drop, press, and pour molds will open new possibilities for your art! Previous clay experience required. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are practicing artists and experienced art educators. CITYWIDE 7 Sessions $154.25 16yrs+ Tu 7:00pm-9:30pm Jan 24 4513617 Surrey Arts Centre Continuing Pottery Use the potter’s wheel and handbuilding techniques to create bowls, mugs, and vases. Also learn to do basic decorating and glazing. Course fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are practicing artists and experienced art educators. CITYWIDE 8 Sessions $176.75 16yrs+ W 7:00pm-9:30pm Jan 25 4504432 Th 9:30am-12noon Jan 26 4504433 Surrey Arts Centre In this non-instructional studio time, you must have taken at least one ceramic studio class at the Surrey Art Gallery, and feel comfortable working on your own. Our studio technician will be on-hand to answer questions. Clay is available for purchase during Open Studio hours. CITYWIDE 6 Sessions $103.75 16yrs+ Sa 10:00am-2:00pm Jan 21 4504435 Surrey Arts Centre Pottery: Registered Open Studio

Coloured Pencil for Absolute Beginners

Once only a quick and portable sketch tool, coloured pencil is now a versatile medium in it’s own right. Learn basic drawing techniques, as well as colour layering and blending to create texture, depth, light, and shadow. Experiment with new techniques while developing the observational skills necessary for great results. Surrey Art Gallery

instructors are experienced art educators and practicing artists.

CITYWIDE 4 Sessions $57.75 16yrs+ W 7:00pm-9:00pm Feb 22 4504441 Surrey Arts Centre

Drawing Learn basics including the value scale, texture and perspective. GUILDFORD 8 Sessions $68 19yrs+ W 6:30pm-8:00pm Jan 18 4514224 Guildford Recreation Centre

Capturing Motion: Drawing & Painting

Motion is a change in the position of an object over time; whereas drawings and paintings often only capture a moment in time. Using traditional techniques and mediums, as well as non-traditional elements, explore the expression of motion and rhythm, and challenge the notion of stillness. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are practicing artists and experienced art educators. CITYWIDE 6 Sessions $61.75 16yrs+ Su 2:30pm-4:30pm Jan 22 4515409 Surrey Arts Centre Introduction to Monoprinting Techniques One-of-a-kind painterly prints and abstracts are created in minutes using this exciting form of printmaking. Create small pieces of art that can be used in a variety of ways. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are practicing artists and 16yrs+ Sa 1:00pm-3:00pm Mar 25 4513623 Surrey Arts Centre experienced art educators. CITYWIDE 1 Session $25

Theatre Adults Acting Out

instructors are experienced art educators and practicing artists.

CITYWIDE 6 Sessions $102.75 16yrs+ Tu 6:45pm-9:15pm Jan 24 4504447 Surrey Arts Centre

Are you a secret thespian? Step into the limelight with other Adults Acting Out. This fun and engaging class, led by theatre professionals, explores fundamental skills for the stage through games, exercises, monologues, and scene work. No experience necessary (but imagination a must)! CITYWIDE 9 Sessions $179 19yrs+ Th 6:30pm-8:30pm Jan 19 4511190 Surrey Arts Centre

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