Workshops . Classes
Fine Art, Digital Art, and Therapeutic Art offerings
Fine Art
Urban Botanical Inks
Be inspired by potted plants and floral arrangements to enhance your sketching skills with various ink techniques, exploring organic shapes, contrast, colour, texture and perspective. Create a stunning botanical masterpiece in this still life class and take home both your finished artwork and your idea-filled sketchbook as keepsakes. Materials list provided.
Thursdays 9am-noon - April 2-May 21 IN SESSION
Reach for the Sky
Observe flowers and plants outdoors in the gardens surrounding the Clark Centre, then move to the studio to explore colour, light and texture to create unique, mixed-media interpretations of everything encountered outside. Portions of this class will take place outdoors depending on weather. Materials list will be provided.
Tuesdays 9am-noon - August 4-August 25 REGISTRATION JUNE 4
Watercolours Plein Air
Step outside the studio and into nature! Surrounded by fresh air and natural beauty, participants will learn to capture the essence of landscapes using expressive, fluid watercolour techniques. Suitable for all skill levels, this workshop offers a relaxed and supportive environment to connect with both nature and creativity. Participants will complete a watercolour painting in the size of their choosing. Materials list will be provided. An indoor studio will be available in the case of inclement weather.
Wednesdays 9am-noon - August 5-August 26 REGISTRATION JUNE 4
Drawing in the Garden
Explore the many varieties of plants and flowers around the Clark Centre using dry media like pencil, pencil crayon or charcoal. Instruction on basic drawing techniques such as shading, composition and line. Learn to see like an artist using observations and fill your sketchbook with unique and beautiful pieces. Portions of this class will take place outdoors depending on weather. Materials list will be provided.
Thursdays 9am-noon - August 6-August 27 REGISTRATION JUNE 4
Therapeutic Art
Mark-Making & Drawing for Wellbeing Workshop
Be guided through a variety of therapeutic and traditional art invitations that centre on the theme of general wellbeing. Focus on the present moment to regulate your nervous system while using your imagination to explore, and experience how art can make you feel good! Play with art and art materials. No previous art experience needed, bring your curiosity! (Non-Clinical)
Saturdays 9am-noon - May 9-June 6
Digital Art - Kids
Digital Art - Character Design (9 - 13 years)
Learn how to create a fun character and bring it to life digitally using computer software (Adobe Suite). Take home a high-resolution print of your character and a USB with your completed work in JPEG to send by e-mail or to print again at home.
Saturdays 12:30pm-2pm - May 9-June 6 FULL
Tuesdays 1-2:30pm - August 4-August 25 REGISTRATION JUNE 4
Digital Art - Manga (9 - 13 years)
Create your own step-by-step exciting Manga characters while learning the basics of Adobe Illustrator. Take home a high-resolution print of your character and a USB with your completed work in JPEG to send by e-mail or to print again at home.
Saturdays 2:30pm-4pm - May 9-June 6 FULL
Wednesdays 1-2:30pm - August 5-August 26 REGISTRATION JUNE 4
Animated GIF (9 - 13 years)
Design and create your very own GIF to send to friends or post online. Take home a high resolution print out of one frame from your GIF and a USB with your completed work to send by e-mail or to print again at home.
Thursdays 1-2:30pm - August 6-August 27 REGISTRATION JUNE 4