FALL 2016 REC GUIDE - WEB

Adults & 55+

Arts &General Interest Visual Arts A Fresh Look at Still Life Use both conventional and The Art of Drawing Develop your drawing skills as you progress through studies of observation, visualization, and perspective. One-to- one guidance will be given. All levels of ability are welcome to attend. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are experienced art

Painting with Acrylics

Kiln Operations Workshop

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 $34.50 Non-member $46 W 11:45am-1:45pm Sep 7 4491147 W 11:45am-1:45pm Oct 5 4491148 W 11:45am-1:45pm Nov 2 4491149 W 11:45am-1:45pm Dec 7 4491159 Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre

Learn all about electric kiln operations from an experienced pottery instructor and kiln manager. Topics will include kiln loading, re-wiring, firing schedules, cones, trigger adjustments, troubleshooting, and safety. CITYWIDE 1 Session $26.50 Su 2:00pm-4:30pm Nov 27 4486867 Surrey Arts Centre Pottery - Open Studio 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 8 Sessions $138.50 Sa 10:00am-2:00pm Oct 15 4486765 Surrey Arts Centre 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 Tu 7:00pm-9:30pm Oct 4 4486776 Surrey Arts Centre Raku Firing Workshop Enhance your pottery with the beautiful crackle or iridescent glazes, and smoky textures of raku. Workshop includes an information session, one studio drop-in visit, one bag of clay, bisque firing, raku glazes, and a full day of raku firing. CITYWIDE 2 Sessions $99.75 Tu 7:30pm-8:30pm Nov 15 4486938 Su 9:30pm-4:30pm Dec 11 Surrey Arts Centre Professional Development for Artists 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. Detailed descriptions of each course online. CITYWIDE 1 Session $25 Marketing Skills Su 1:00pm-4:00pm Oct 2 4490331 Gaining Perspectives On Your Art Su 1:00pm-4:00pm Dec 11 4490338 Surrey Arts Centre Pottery for Absolute Beginners

unconventional media to take a fresh look at Still Life. Ideas and discussion will inform individual choices of still life imagery but instruction will be offered in drawing, painting, printing, and collage media as well as formal concerns of composition, colour, line, and value. CITYWIDE 8 Sessions $79.75 Sa 2:30pm-4:30pm Oct 15 4487948 Surrey Arts Centre Art Collages Create unique collages using a variety of materials such as papers, leaves and jewellery. CLOVERDALE 1 Session $18.25 Sa 9:30am-1:00pm Nov 5 4481600 Cloverdale Recreation Centre Clay & Collage This unique class combines the 3D sculptural aspects of handbuilt pottery with the 2D elements of collage. Find your authentic creative voice by creating artwork using a variety of expressive art mediums; techniques in printing, painting, collage, and pottery will be taught to facilitate individual projects and goals. CITYWIDE 5 Sessions $109.75 Th 7:00pm-9:30pm Nov 10 4486917 Surrey Arts Centre Collage & Assemblage Collage and assemblage offers a limitless opportunity to reinvent everyday materials and objects. Drawing on a rich tradition that spans cultures and times, we will work in 2D and 3D with found objects and diverse media, such as paint, photo transfers, and print. Create fun, inventive, whimsical, and creative artworks! CITYWIDE 8 Sessions $79.75 W 7:00pm-9:00pm Oct 5 4487949 Surrey Arts Centre Contemporary Art Bus Tour: North Shore See why Vancouver has been identified as one of the most dynamic cities for contemporary art! Led by the Surrey Art Gallery’s director and 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. CITYWIDE 1 Session $39 W 9:00am-3:00pm Oct 26 4490327 Surrey Arts Centre Drawing Learn basics including the value scale, texture and perspective. GUILDFORD 10 Sessions $85 W 6:30pm-8:00pm Sep 28 4492419 Guildford Recreation Centre

educators and practicing artists. CITYWIDE 8 Sessions $99.75 W 7:00pm-9:30pm Oct 5 4486744 Surrey Arts Centre

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 $87.50 F 12:30pm-2:30pm Sep 23 4482555 Cloverdale Recreation Centre Abstract Painting in Oil & Acrylic Explore abstract painting through various approaches and techniques. Besides giving you a chance to express yourself through form and colour, it will help you in your realistic paintings. Use oil or acrylic - the only requirement is previous familiarity with the medium. CITYWIDE 8 Sessions $79.75 Tu 7:00pm-9:00pm Oct 4 4486725 Surrey Arts Centre Still Life in Oil Students will develop oil painting techniques while exploring approaches to, and styles of, still life painting. Techniques such as dry brush, Alla Prima, knife techniques, blending, and under painting will be covered, as well as thumbnail sketches and perspective. Suitable for beginner and intermediate painters. CITYWIDE 8 Sessions $99.75 Th 7:00pm-9:30pm Oct 6 4490853 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 4 Sessions $40.25 M 6:00pm-8:00pm Oct 3 4493350 Bridgeview Community Centre NORTH 8 Sessions $87.50 M 6:00pm-8:00pm Oct 31 4486658 NORTH 7 Sessions $76.50 M 6:00pm-8:00pm Sep 5 4486326 Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre

Painting with Watercolours

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 $87.50 Th 9:30am-11:30am Sep 29 4481590

Cloverdale Recreation Centre FLEETWOOD 6 Sessions $65.50

Th 12:30pm-2:30pm Sep 22 4486630 Th 12:30pm-2:30pm Nov 10 4486641 Fleetwood Community Centre

Photography Discover your camera’s technology and improve your photo-taking skills with an emphasis on composition. CLOVERDALE 6 Sessions $65.50 W 6:30pm-8:30pm Sep 21 4481598 Cloverdale Recreation Centre SOUTH 9 Sessions $98.25 Th 6:45pm-8:45pm Sep 22 4488141 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Pottery - Continuing 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 10 Sessions $219.75

W 7:00pm-9:30pm Oct 5 4486747 Th 9:30am-12noon Oct 6 4486748 Surrey Arts Centre

Pottery - Glazing & Surface Decoration

In this pottery class we will learn the ins and outs of glazing and surface techniques to enhance your pottery and build your skills. Exploration of different clays, glazes, slips, underglazes, printing, and mark making will be combined with handbuilding and throwing techniques. CITYWIDE 5 Sessions $109.75 Th 7:00pm-9:30pm Oct 6 4486887 Surrey Arts Centre

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