City of Surrey Spring 2018 Rec Guide

Arts &General Interest Adults & 55+

OPERATED BY SEMIAHMOO ARTS

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. Materials included. SOUTH 5 Sessions $137 16yrs+ M 6:30pm-9:00pm Apr 16 4581148 SOUTH 4 Sessions $110 16yrs+ M 6:30pm-9:00pm Jun 4 4581152 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+ Th 10:00am-12noon Apr 12 4581161 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Free Motion Machine Stitching Is your sewing machine languishing in a cupboard? As long as it goes forward and backward you can bring it to this class and learn some new and creative techniques in ways you have never thought possible. Some supplies are provided but you must bring your own sewing machine. SOUTH 6 Sessions $150 18yrs+ Tu 3:00pm-4:00pm May 22 4586259 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+ W 7:00pm-9:00pm Apr 11 4581157 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Modern Weaving and Macramé Let’s create macramé, tapestry weaving, fibre jewellry and more. In this class you will learn essential techniques, such as braids, knots, and finishings to make unique fibre art pieces with a modern twist. Supplies provided. SOUTH 4 Sessions $120 18yrs+ W 12noon-2:00pm Jun 6 4586322 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre

Paint with Acrylics or Oils

Pottery Handbuilding Learn handbuilding fundamentals or expand your handbuilding skills to create unique functional and sculptural pieces. Different construction methods will be explored. This class is open to all levels of experience including complete beginners. Course fee includes first bag of clay. SOUTH 8 Sessions $208 18yrs+ Sa 10:00am-12:30pm Apr 14 4579836 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Pottery Level 2 This course is designed for intermediate- level potters who want to refine and expand their ceramic techniques and skills. Develop techniques to create more complex forms on and off the wheel. Course fee includes first bag of clay. SOUTH 8 Sessions $208 18yrs+ W 6:30pm-9:00pm Apr 11 4579834 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Pottery Surface Decoration Exploration This course is designed for potters who are interested in exploring the many ways to decorate their ceramic pieces. Transfer images and create interesting layers and patterns using techniques such as sgraffito, inlay, slips, stencils, sprigs and much more! Students must have already taken one of Semiahmoo Arts beginner pottery courses. Clay body of choice may be purchased in studio. SOUTH 4 Sessions $98 18yrs+ Tu 6:30pm-9:00pm Jun 5 4579831 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Pottery Wheel Throwing Skill Builder Continue to develop your wheel throwing skills in this class where you will focus on techniques to take your throwing to the next level. Students must have taken a beginner’s pottery class at Semiahmoo Arts Pottery Studio. SOUTH 4 Sessions $98 18yrs+ Th 6:30pm-9:00pm Jun 7 4582672 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Screen Printing Learn easy screen printing techniques that will provide you with the ability to print photos, designs, logos or text onto fabric and paper. Textile designer Hilary Young will guide you through the process of coating a screen, exposing it using photo sensitive emulsion and building a simple exposure unit. This course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to create your own designs and reproduce to your heart’s content. Working to a personal theme, students are encouraged to bring a variety of imagery and text that they would like to use in their work to the first class. SOUTH 5 Sessions $198 18yrs+ Th 10:00am-12noon May 17 4581167 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre

Simple Mold Making Make friends with plaster! Learn the quick n' dirty way to make molds for handles and decorations for your pottery and sculptures. You'll also get to play with vintage molds with instructor Amelia Butcher. SOUTH 4 Sessions $98 18yrs+ W 6:30pm-9:00pm Jun 6 4586359 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Drawing and Painting Demonstration 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 and paints a variety of subjects and demostrates principles of drawing and design. SOUTH 1 Session Free All Ages M 7:00pm-9:00pm Apr 9 4582401 M 7:00pm-9:00pm May 28 4585335 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Meet local writer and instructor, Taslim Jaffer, for a one hour workshop about writing memoir. During this session, you will have the opportunity to learn about the art of memoir, try a few exercises and ask any questions about Taslim's classes. SOUTH 1 session Free 18yrs+ W 11:00am-12noon Apr 11 4581187 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Writing Memoir What do you have to offer the world? Uncover and capture your life-gained wisdom, no matter what stage of life you are in. Through written exercises and discussion, award-winning writer, Taslim Jaffer will teach you how to write about your personal legacy. Individual mentoring and shared tricks and tools will facilitate the creation of your writing projects. SOUTH 7 Sessions $112 18yrs+ W 11:00am-12:30pm Apr 18 4581182 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Writing Memoir Workshop

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 6 Sessions $153 18yrs+ M 10:30am-1:30pm Apr 9 4579837 Tu 11:30am-2:30pm Apr 10 4579838 SOUTH 5 Sessions $127 18yrs+ M 10:30am-1:30pm May 28 4579839 Tu 11:30am-2:30pm May 29 4579840 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre this dynamic photography class that is tailored to suit your individual needs. Learn photography fundamentals of lighting and composition while gaining knowledge in the technical aspects of your camera and photography tools. Whether your interest lies in landscapes, sports or portraits this is the photography class for you! SOUTH 7 Sessions $140 18yrs+ Tu 6:30pm-8:00pm Apr 10 4579830 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre 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 $208 18yrs+ Tu 6:30pm-9:00pm Apr 10 4579832 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 $225 18yrs+ M 10:00am-1:00pm Apr 9 4579835 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Photography Fundamentals Join photographer Craig Wardle in

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