COS Winter 2018 Rec Guide

Adults & 55+

Arts &General Interest

Coloured Pencil for Absolute Beginners

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 instructors are experienced art educators and practicing artists. WHALLEY 8 Sessions $115 16yrs+ Tu 7:00pm-9:00pm Jan 23 4572007 Surrey Arts 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. WHALLEY 8 Sessions $74 16yrs+ Tu 7:00pm-9:00pm Jan 23 4568891 Surrey Arts Centre Painting with Acrylics Explore the properties, techniques and applications of acrylic paint in a variety of genres, from landscapes to portraits. WHALLEY 5 Sessions $57 19yrs+ Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Feb 27 4563691 Bridgeview Community Centre WHALLEY 9 Sessions $102.25 19yrs+ M 6:00pm-8:00pm Jan 22 4563692 Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre

Painting with Acrylics 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. GUILDFORD 8 Sessions Member $68.25 Non-member $91 55yrs+ Tu 1:00pm-3:00pm Jan 23 4565063 Guildford Recreation Centre WHALLEY 4 Sessions Member $34.50 Non-member $45.50 55yrs+ W 11:45am-1:45pm Jan 10 4568926 W 11:45am-1:45pm Feb 7 4568927 W 11:45am-1:45pm Mar 7 4568928 Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre

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. WHALLEY 4 Sessions $57.75 16yrs+ W 7:00pm-9:00pm Feb 7 4572579 Surrey Arts 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 $91 19yrs+ Th 9:30am-11:30am Jan 25 4570442 Cloverdale Recreation Centre WHALLEY 5 Sessions $57 19yrs+ Tu 5:30pm-7:30pm Jan 23 4563843 Bridgeview Community Centre Acrylic and Watercolour Painting with Tony O’Regan Use either watercolour or acrylic paints in this class taught by Tony O’Regan (www.toregan.com) where you will learn painting techniques and how to apply perspective, sketching analysis and composition. This is a great way to start or continue your artistic expression and is suitable for all levels. SOUTH 6 Sessions $222 16yrs+ M 6:30pm-9:00pm Jan 22 4565556 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Art Sampler Challenge yourself! Try out different art mediums and techniques in this art sampler course. Each week a different experienced artist will lead you through a project that will introduce art mediums and techniques such as silk painting, print-making, eco-art and much more. Check Semiahmoo Arts for this season’s artist instructors and techniques. SOUTH 5 Sessions $210 18yrs+ W 7:00pm-9:00pm Jan 17 4565573 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Hands-On Jewelry Making Join jewelry artist Johanna Mramor and learn many techniques to design and create unique wearable art. You will learn basic and finishing techniques, wire crochet and charm and dangle making in this fun, creative course. Clear instructions are provided for each project that you will be able to complete in class. SOUTH 4 Sessions $149 15yrs+ W 7:00-9:00pm Feb 21 4565551 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Painting with Watercolours

Oil Painting with Water Based Oils

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 $91 19yrs+ F 12:30pm-2:30pm Jan 26 4570441 Cloverdale Recreation Centre

Creative Writing A fun, inspiring class for writers of all levels - from novice to experienced - who want some guided practice. This class focuses on writing for expression with helpful tips for expanding your creativity. Join local writer,Taslim Jaffer, for a hands-on experience! SOUTH 7 Sessions $114 18yrs+ W 11:00am-12:30pm Jan 24 4568997 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Free Drawing Demonstrations with Tony O’Regan Tony has decades of experience teaching art and design at UBC, Emily Carr, Kwantlen, and the Shadbolt Centre. Join us in the Visual Art Studio to see Tony demonstrate how he draws the face, the figure and other principles of drawing and design. SOUTH 1 Session Free All Ages M 7:00pm-9:00pm Jan 15 4565558 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Intro to Pottery New to pottery? Professional potter, Arlene McGowan, will teach you the basics behind some pottery buzzwords: pinch, coil, sculpt, throw, fire, and glaze. Create ceramic pieces that reflect your individuality in this dynamic introductory class. Course fee includes first bag of clay. SOUTH 8 Sessions $198 18yrs+ Sa 10:00am-12:30pm Jan 20 4565550 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre

Mixed Media Painting with Cara Guri Capture subjects with a unique

Pottery Basics Welcome to the exciting world of clay! Whether you have the experience or not, this is the pottery class for you. Learn how to work with clay using different techniques such as wheel-throwing, handbuilding and sculptural modeling. Explore various surface decoration methods that reflect your personal style! Course fee includes first bag of clay. SOUTH 8 Sessions $198 18yrs+ Tu 6:30pm-9:00pm Jan 23 4565537 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Pottery for All Levels Join professional potter and instructor John Wright in this exciting pottery class. Students of all levels will be led through a variety of techniques in both wheel throwing and handbuilding. Develop new skills, expand on already existing ones and have a great time making cups, bowls, and so much more. Course fee includes first bag of clay. SOUTH 8 Sessions $214 18yrs+ M 10:00am-1:00pm Jan 15 4565549 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre level potters who want to refine and expand their ceramic techniques and skills. Professional ceramic artist Tony Wilson will help you develop techniques to create more complex forms on and off the wheel. Course fee includes first bag of clay. SOUTH 8 Sessions $198 18yrs+ W 6:30pm-9:00pm Jan 17 4565538 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Pottery Level 2 This course is designed for intermediate-

expressive spin. Learn how to combine a variety of materials including acrylic paints, inks, collage and textured mediums while exploring shading, form, texture, contrast and composition. SOUTH 6 Sessions $210 18yrs+ Tu 6:30pm-9:00pm Jan 23 4565575 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Mixed Media Painting with Nicci Put thoughts & texture on canvas in this fun mixed media class with local artist Nicci Batillana. Learn how to create tactile paintings on canvas using a large and interesting variety of paints and other media. This creative class is for artists of all levels. Some supplies included. SOUTH 6 Sessions $144 18yrs+ Th 10:00am-12:30pm Jan 18 4565561 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Experienced artist Bette Hurd will lead you through basic techniques in drawing and acrylic or oil painting. Students will work towards completing a painting on canvas through individualized instruction and skill development. Explore colour mixing, brush technique, perspective, and composition in this creative class for students of all levels. SOUTH 7 Sessions $175 18yrs+ M 10:30am-1:30pm Jan 15 4565552 Tu 11:30am-2:30pm Jan 23 4565554 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Paint with Acrylics or Oils

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