SummerRecreationGuide2024

Arts Registered Programs

Registrants provide their own supplies for adult courses, unless otherwise indicated.

Surrey Arts Centre has an accessible pottery wheel.

CLAY

DRAWING AND PAINTING

CRAFTS AND TEXTILES

Online Art Takeout: Handbuilding with Clay Reimagine the sculptural possibilities of clay in this online course. With six self-paced, online videos, explore handbuilding techniques such as pinch, coil, slab construction, and surface design, inspired by contemporary ceramic art. Required Art Takeout kit is included. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are practicing artists and experienced art educators. ONLINE $35 3yrs+ 00389525 Youth Pottery Use the potter’s wheel and handbuilding to create bowls, mugs, and vases in your own style. Learn surface decoration and glaze techniques. Returning students welcome. Course fee includes tool use, clay, glazes, and firing. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are practicing artists and experienced art educators. WHALLEY 6 Sessions $156.90 11–16yrs Sa 2:30pm–4:30pm Jul 6 00389468 Surrey Arts Centre Pottery For Beginners Build a fundamental skill set using the potter’s wheel and handbuilding techniques. New and returning beginners use clay to create functional and decorative pieces. Course is meant to be taken several times. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are practicing artists and experienced art educators. WHALLEY 7 Sessions $188.30 17yrs+ Tu 6:45pm–9:15pm Jul 2 00389450 W 3:15pm–5:45pm Jul 3 00389453 W 6:45pm–9:15pm Jul 3 00389456 Th 3:15pm–5:45pm Jul 4 00389460 WHALLEY 6 Sessions $161.40 17yrs+ Sa 11am–1:30pm Jul 6 00389464 Surrey Arts Centre Try It: Pottery Wheel Throwing Want to know if pottery wheel throwing is for you?Try for one session and find out! Learn the basics from an instructor with a small group. All supplies included. WHALLEY 1 Session $49 17yrs+ W 10am–12pm Jul 3 00389480 W 12:30pm–2:30pm Jul 3 00389478 Sa 12pm–2pm Aug 24 00389505 Sa 2:30pm–4:30pm Aug 24 00389506 Surrey Arts Centre

Pottery Tutoring Get creative guidance and grow your skills! Bring your ideas and questions to this class for individual support from one of our skilled pottery technicians. Some pottery experience is preferred. Operated by the Semiahmoo Arts Society. SOUTH 4 Sessions $156 18yrs+ Th 6pm–9pm Jul 11 00388217 Th 6pm–9pm Aug 8 00388218 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Continuing Pottery Refine your techniques and learn new ones! For students with a few seasons under their belt, create larger functional works and more surface decorating skills. Students should be able to center and throw a two-pound cylinder. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are practicing artists and experienced art educators. WHALLEY 7 Sessions $188.30 17yrs+ Th 6:45pm–9:15pm Jul 4 00389475 Surrey Arts Centre students to use our studio to practice techniques or finish work started in class. Only clay purchased on-site can be fired in our kilns. Workshop entry for each four-hour session must be purchased prior to your studio time. WHALLEY 1 Session $10 Tuesday, Friday 12:30pm–4:30pm Surrey Arts Centre Pottery Studio These non-instructional sessions allow currently registered pottery

Online Art Takeout: Drawing in the Field With six self-paced, online videos, learn and practice your drawing skills, ranging from plein air, art journaling, sketching, blind contour and perspective drawing in this Art Takeout online course. Required Art Takeout kit is included. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are practicing artists and experienced art educators. ONLINE $15 13yrs+ 00389523 Draw Like a Beginner Do you find a blank canvas intimidating? Using traditional and experimental drawing media, explore the freedom of drawing like a beginner. Basic supplies included; optional materials discussed in first class. Operated by the Semiahmoo Arts Society. SOUTH 4 Sessions $108 18yrs+ Tu 6:30pm–8:30pm Jul 9 00388204 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre En Plein Air: Drawing and Painting Outside Experience the great outdoors with your art. Learn techniques used in drawing and painting outside while exploring our community in the medium of your choice. Supplies not included. Operated by the Semiahmoo Arts Society. SOUTH 4 Sessions $104 18yrs+ Tu 12:30pm–2:30pm Jul 9 00388214 Tu 12:30pm–2:30pm Aug 6 00388215 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Acrylic Essentials Plus Learn essential skills and concepts of painting in acrylics from colour choices and mixing to highly effective techniques. Suitable for beginners and experienced painters. Basic supplies included, optional materials discussed. Operated by Semiahmoo Arts Society. SOUTH 4 Sessions $155 18yrs+ Tu 6:30pm–9pm Aug 6 00388207 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre

Kids Can Crochet A crochet hook, a ball of yarn and our clever instructor are all you need to have fun making crocheted accessories like a wrist band or a spa cloth. CLOVERDALE 4 Sessions $73.40 8–12yrs Tu–F 10am–12pm Aug 13 00384773 Museum of Surrey

Kids Can Sew: Stuffed Animals

Use your imagination and new sewing skills to create your own plush stuffy. Learn to sew by hand and machine while making soft, huggable friends. Supply fee $10. CLOVERDALE 4 Sessions $57.60 8–12yrs Tu–F 10am–12pm Jul 23 00384752 Museum of Surrey Kids Summer Knitting Our patient instructor has a way with kids and yarn. Master the basics to knit a small piece, then sew it into a stuffy to take home. CLOVERDALE 4 Sessions $73.40 9–12yrs Tu–F 10am–12pm Jul 16 00384753 Museum of Surrey Learn techniques for spinning on a traditional spinning wheel. Turn wool fiber into unique yarn for your knitting or weaving projects. CLOVERDALE 4 Sessions $77.20 19yrs+ Tu–F 10am–12pm Aug 6 00384774 Museum of Surrey Tie Dye It Create summer vibes with bold and colourful patterns. Twist, fold, scrunch, and tie fabric to in different ways to make a range of vibrant textiles. $20 supply fee will apply. CLOVERDALE 1 Session $13.30 13yrs+ Su 1pm–3pm Jul 28 00387391 Clayton Community Centre Centrepiece Workshop Create a beautiful seasonal centrepiece in this fun and social workshop. $20 supply fee will apply. NEWTON 1 Session $12.90 19yrs+ M 6:30pm–8:30pm Jul 24 00388742 Newton Recreation Centre Summer Spinning Workshop

MIXED MEDIA

Sun Printing Learn an early type of photography called cyanotype. Use grasses, plants and other objects to create prints. Make a series of artworks on paper and fabric with cyan blue. $15 supply fee will apply. CLOVERDALE 1 Session $13.30 13yrs+ Su 1pm–3pm Jul 14 00387393 Clayton Community Centre

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