Make it a girl's night out. Learn basic wire working techniques enabling you to fashion earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Make something for yourself, as a gift, or to sell. A full kit complete with beads, wire, findings, and tools is provided. Leave with a new pair of earrings and a bracelet.

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Be inspired by the colors of fall shrubs, trees and flowers. Demonstrations, instruction and guidance toward lively brush and pen work! Sensitivity to individual progress, interests and abilities. This is a combination of a few stages of colorful watercolor brush work and varied lines to define your drawings.

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This class introduces the building blocks of realistic drawing. When drawing realistically, an object is defi ned by the negative space around it. Shape shifting reminds us that in order to see shapes and negative spaces accurately we must make a shift in our perceptions. This class will increase your ability to see these shapes and draw representationally.

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Anyone can learn to draw! Really! This course offers you a chance to learn how to develop a basic skill each person has. You will experience insightful exercises and view terrific demonstrations that will help you discover your hidden ability. Join others and learn how to make realistic drawings of the world around you! Do not purchase any supplies prior to the program as the materials used will be introduced in the first session.** The basic materials used in the first session will be provided. The cost of other supplies should be less than $30. If you have any further questions about supplies or course content feel free to phone Frank Haddock at 437-0578 or e-mail him at frank@frankhaddock.com.

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Seeing is believing - unlock the doors to the world of drawing, with key concepts. If you can see it, you can draw it. This class explores a variety of drawing subjects, including still life, portraits and landscapes, with a focus on graphite. It's a revolution of the pencil!

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In this exciting follow up you will learn how to use charcoal and conte to create realistic drawings you'll be proud to show your friends. Demonstrations and step by step instruction will help you learn how to draw and shade numerous subjects drawn from photographic samples. Basic principles of composition will be examined to help students develop finished frameable drawings.

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Come and enjoy a Friday night of creative expression. We supply all the materials for a one -of -a -kind painting inspired by Vincent Van Gogh. No experience required.

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Learn the basic principles of freehand perspective sketching in order to draw your favorite building in Edmonton or to communicate your ideas in 3D. You'll learn simple tricks and techniques to rid your fear of freehand sketching and inspire you to take up your pen and pursue sketching as a hobby. We'll cover vanishing points as well as one-, two- and multiple-point perspectives. We even venture out of the building to do some drawings on location.

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No experience required! Drop in for a three hour lesson on the basics of drawing. Get tips on how to see your subject through the use of line, value, gesture and perspective.

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Friday Night Out in colour! Choose your pencil crayons and project from a selection of uncolored pictures: still-life, stain-glass windows, mandalas, celtic design. Learn grown-up colouring blending, burnishing and knowledge of light and shadow to create a picture you'll hang on your fridge!

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An excellent introduction into the medium of soft pastels or a great refresher for those who are familar with the medium. Create light filled landscapes with an impressionististic style, while deepening your knowlwdge of colour. A step by step guide to creating your own masterpeice.

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This course provides an excellent way to focus your study on the portrait and advance your drawing skills. Through demonstrations and copying from two-dimensional photos students will be taught the principals of proportion, form and tonal relationships. Students will capture the character of the subject with charcoal, conte chalk, pencil and ink.

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Soft pastels renderings range from the impressionistic to high realism, from dreamy to bold. Experiment with this relatively forgiving medium in this introductory class. The focus will be on exploring various techniques using still life and landscape subjects. Fundamentals of drawing will be covered as part of the class. Material cost is approximately $50-$70.

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Imagine by using a few simple strokes that you can create beautiful abstract pieces of art without having any drawing skills! The ZentangleTM method is an easy to learn, fun and inexpensive art form that can be performed almost anywhere due to its minimal requirements. All supplies included.

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The quick drying time and many available textures make acrylics a great choice for beginners and intermediates. This course will inspire you to reach into your creativity levels by having the freedom to express yourself while receiving the right direction on how to get the most out of your painting experience.

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Enjoy the great outdoors and paint! Learn various techniques for mixing and matching colours, developing depth and vital information on composition while working on location. All paintings will be impressionistic taking advantage of the quick drying nature of acrylics. Don't miss it! The first session will take place in Hawrelak Park beside the Pavilion.

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This class is designed to introduce beginners to the beautiful medium of acrylics and to excite more advanced students with new information and techniques.. Colour theory, paint mixing and still life painting exercises will help you hone your skills. Bring home some beautiful bouquets!

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This class introduces you to the origins of impressionism in the late 1800s. Learn to mix colours and apply them to canvas in the style of the impressionists like Monet, Sisley and Seurat. You'll receive plenty of instruction and see many demonstrations. With professional guidance landscapes will never be easier.

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The beauty of oils lies in their colour intensity and the fact that you can make revisions forever! In this course, you'll learn various brush strokes, play with colour mixing and in general get to know your medium as you work on a self-directed project. Then, we'll move on to individual projects and expand compositional skills learning about light, shadows, and placement.

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Create a masterpiece of your own choosing in this one-day workshop. Please bring one or two images of interest (no animals or people in the picture; silhouettes are fine). Everyone will have a finished piece of artwork to hang-and you will want to hang it. No experience necessary. All materials are provided.

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Create a masterpiece of your own choosing in this 3 hour workshop. Please bring one or two images of interest (no animals or people in the picture; silhouettes are fine). Everyone will have a finished piece of artwork to hang-and you will want to hang it. No experience necessary. All materials are provided.

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The glowing prairie landscape where it meets the ever changing skies offers inspiration to us all! Create an acrylic painting on canvas that either chooses either the traditional beauty of landscape or enjoy the elemental abstract play of the horizon line meeting earth and sky. Come, have some fun, and take home your painting! (en plein air weather permitting; art room available).

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Capture the Spring season in watercolour! Painting from reproductions and photographs students will create quick studies and develop more finished works with techniques of wet-on-wet, layering and glazing. Beginners welcome!

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This one-day workshop is for beginner students and those who want to expand their skills. You'll create a 12' x 16' canvas using a step-by-step method. Explore Spring's vibrant expressionist colour palette. All supplies included.

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One painting in one night! Using basic watercolour techniques students will create a detailed painting. Composition and perspective will be covered.

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Make time in your busy life for painting with this dedicated studio time. Work on self-directed projects, enjoy the camaraderie of the group and paint at your own pace. Please note there will not be an instructor present.

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Delight in creating a richly coloured acrylic painting on canvas that will do justice to the most exotic blooms. Play with paint and composition and experience a fresh perspective on the secret language of flowers. Enjoy the evening and then take home your fabulous work of art!

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Enjoy the great outdoors and paint! Learn various techniques for mixing and matching colours, developing depth and vital information on composition while working on location. Don't miss it! The first session takes place in Hawrelak Park beside the Pavilion.

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Capture the Summer season in watercolour! Painting from reproductions and photographs students will create quick studies and develop more finished works with techniques of wet-on-wet, layering and glazing. Beginners welcome!

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Get a jump start on spring with a bouquet of vibrant watercolour blossoms. A variety of different fl owers will bloom on your walls in this project based class (6-8 projects). Step by step instructions and easy to follow demonstrations guarantee that your fl owers will be the talk of the neighbourhood. This class is a great introduction to watercolour materials and techniques. Registering on line or by 311? Please call and request the class supply list be sent to your email address.

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Watercolour: water, colour and light. Keep your watercolours translucent with master wash techniques and brush handling secrets. A different approach to colour will have you mixing the right colour with ease. Demonstrations and exercises teach you how to show light & shadow, value, form and perspective. Beginners develop a strong foundation. Experienced students move forward with more refined techniques, self-expression and creativity.

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This advanced class is your opportunity to refi ne your watercolour skills. Beginning where Level 1 ended, you will experiment with new ideas and alternative painting techniques. Students will be encouraged to explore their own personal direction through individualized instruction.

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Have you ever wanted to create a landscape painting using watercolours? Learn about the materials artists use as well as how to make clouds, mountains and trees. Handouts, demonstrations and plenty of professional attention make this a perfect introduction to an environmentally friendly paint medium. All supplies included.

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This four week class is an introduction to printmaking. You will learn monoprint, linocut and woodcut techniques. Using cutting tools and inks students will design their own prints. Learn printmaking without a press!

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