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Adult Education

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December 1, 2017 by
Date/Time Event
Thursday, June 20, 2019
10:00 am - 1:00 pm 		Botanical Art Summer Session Botanical Art Summer Session

Work at your own pace and develop your own botanical painting style in this relaxed class with experienced instructor, Leslie Staple. All levels welcome. Bring watercolour materials and an inspirational subject.

Thursdays, June 13 to Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Interested in Botanical Art? Try it out – Drop in for a free class.

[PG19S21] Leslie Staple
FULL SESSION – TEN CLASSES
Public $336; Members $268

[PG19S22] Leslie Staple
HALF SESSION – FIVE CLASSES
Public $174; Members $139

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Date/Time Event
Saturday, June 15, 2019
10:00 am - 4:30 pm 		Fundamentals of Botanical Drawing Fundamentals of Botanical Drawing

In this two-day workshop, learn how to produce realistic botanical drawings using graphite with the help of detailed, step-by-step demonstrations, instructional handouts and individual attention. The workshop is best suited to students with some drawing experience.

List of materials and supplies to purchase can be found here.

Saturday & Sunday, June 15 & 16, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

[PG19S23] Michael Spillane
Public $80; Members $64

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Date/Time Event
Saturday, June 15, 2019
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 		Smartphone Nature Photography for Beginners Smartphone Nature Photography for Beginners

Learn how to capture the wonders of nature using your Android or iPhone camera in this two-day workshop. Alan will cover lighting, composition and editing with photo apps. A portion of the workshop will be spent outdoors shooting in the garden and along Wilket Creek.

Saturdays, June 15 & 22, 1 to 4 p.m.
Rain dates: Sundays, June 16 & 23

[PG19S24] Alan Li
Public $48; Members $38

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Date/Time Event
Saturday, July 6, 2019
10:00 am - 1:00 pm 		Creative Nature Program Creative Nature Program

NEW! Take inspiration from nature and discover your creativity in this fun series of classes in which a new activity is tried every week. Take all four sessions, or take individuals ones. All skill levels welcome. Materials included.

[PG19S27] Take all four classes

[PG19S28] Week 1: Linocut printmaking
Learn techniques for creating original handmade prints. You will first be shown how to draw and carve a block of Softoleum (a premium grade of linoleum) using native trees leaves as the subject matter. Alan will then demonstrate how to ink the block and use a registration board for creating the final print. You will leave with 6 beautiful prints, carved Softoleum block and the knowledge of how to set up a linocut workspace at home. Printing inks are archival quality and oil-based, but has been modified to clean up with soap and water. Old clothes or apron are recommended.

[PG19S32] Week 2: Cyanotype printing
Lean how to create stunning art prints using plants found in the ravine. Alan will explain each stage of the Cyanotype process including how to coat paper with light-sensitive chemistry and steps for developing an image. Youwill take home 8 original Cyanotype prints. Chemicals are non-toxic, but wearing old clothing or an apron is recommended.

[PG19S34] Week 3: Paper bird kites
Birds have long been associated with kite artists from Japan and China. This workshop will take inspiration from the orient and you will learn how make a kite using traditional materials of bamboo and mulberry paper. For a twist, local material found growing in the ravine will be incorporated. Once the kites are built, with guidance from Alan, you will decorate your kite to resemble a bird found in Wilket Creek.

[PG19S36] Week 4: Pinhole camera photography.
Learn how to make a classic pinhole camera and how to take photos around the TBG gardens. Alan will also demonstrate how to print the photos in a traditional darkroom setting. You will leave with up to 10 prints measuring 5 x 7 inches and the knowledge of how to continue making photos at home in a pop-up darkroom.

Saturdays, July 6 to 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Take all four classes and save: Public $120; Members $96
Take individual ones: Public $38; Members $31
*Please note these are the correct prices*

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Date/Time Event
Saturday, August 24, 2019
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 		Floral Acrylic Painting Workshop - August Session Floral Acrylic Painting Workshop - August Session

NEW! Learn to paint flowers from photos in this two-day workshop by experienced art instructor, Ashley. He will share basic acrylic painting techniques including composition, colour mixing, shape simplification and brush strokes, and help students create artwork to be proud of. Class materials are not included in the price.

List of materials and supplies to purchase can be found here.

Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 24 & 25, 1 to 4 p.m.

[PG19S41] Ashley Nitkin
Public $48; Members $38

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