Haliburton School of the Arts Summer Calendar (pdf)

JULY 29 TO AUGUST 2, 2013
Creative Writing – The Power of Story
COURSE CODE ARTS1815 SECTION 48
INSTRUCTOR Nora Zylstra Savage
DATES July 29 – August 2, 2013
FEE $313.51
The easiest place to start writing is from what you know best – and that’s
you. This hands-on, high energy, fun course integrates effective writing
techniques and styles with your own personal experiences and stories.
Through a myriad of writing prompts and stimuli, including music,
words, phrases and visualizations you’ll have an endless supply of
writing topics and jumping off points to expand your writing horizons. In
addition, you will learn and practice how to strengthen and convert your
personal stories into works of fiction utilizing storyboarding techniques,
and character and plot-line enhancements. You will have the opportunity
to write, share and receive oral feedback in a sensitive and positive
environment. For those that want to continue writing their own stories,
you’ll be provided with information on where to start, organize, and
retrieve your memories. This is a great chance to explore and further
develop creative writing skills and techniques using your own personal
stories as source material. Be bold – give life, depth and interest to all
your stories and put it in writing!
Jewellery: Mixed Metals
COURSE CODE ARTS1929 SECTION 48
INSTRUCTOR Vicki Sharp
DATES July 29 – August 2, 2013
FEE $313.51
Instruction will address shaping, etching, texturing, patina and cold
joining techniques. Relief designs will be etched into brass and copper
utilizing non-acid etchant. Additional texturing will be accomplished with
hammers, punches and metal mesh. Explore a variety of colourations
through the application of patina solutions and torching. These
finishes will be sealed for permanency. Shape and punch metals into
components using a jeweller’s saw and metal snips. Cold-joining these
components will be accomplished with miniature nuts and bolts as well
as handmade rivets. Instruction will also include the use of metal wire
to weave metals together and to finish pieces. Although jewellery will be
the main focus of the course, the techniques taught can be applied to
small sculptural art pieces. Please note that this course does not include
soldering. There will be a $100 material fee payable to the instructor.
Oil Painting
COURSE CODE ARTS285 SECTION 48
INSTRUCTOR Andrea Mossop
DATES July 29 – August 2, 2013
FEE $313.51
This studio course in safe, non-toxic and environment-considerate
practise in oils, is designed to engage you in the fundamental aspects
of painting. Specific issues that form the language of painting will be
explored. These will include spatial structure, mark-making, colour,
shape, form, scale, texture, and surface relationships. Learning
traditional and contemporary handling of oil paint, and with individual
instruction, you will develop confidence in your own painting ability.
This course is suitable to all skill levels from beginner to advanced. You
are invited to work with oil paint in an environment that encourages
individual freedom and expression.
Painting Basics
COURSE CODE ARTS1746 SECTION 48
INSTRUCTOR Shannon Partridge
DATES July 29 – August 2, 2013
FEE $313.51
This course provides an introduction to acrylic painting. The projects
will help you develop drawing and painting skills, as well as learn an
overview of acrylic painting techniques while encouraging personal
visual exploration and expression. Working from a variety of sources,
focusing on a selection of painting concerns and perspectives, you will
acquire a foundation for future artistic painting endeavours. There will
be a $20 material fee payable to the instructor.
Photography – Breaking the Rules
COURSE CODE ARTS1748 SECTION 48
INSTRUCTOR Jenny Kirkpatrick
DATES July 29 – August 2, 2013
FEE $313.51
Please note: Instruction is best suited for intermediate to advanced
photographers.
Create more dramatic images by looking beyond the basics and
shooting photographs that evoke emotion and express a unique
vision. Instruction and the inspirational surroundings will inspire and
encourage you to free your creative spirit and harness your passion for
photography. Discover how this can be accomplished by breaking some
of the rules. Experiment with various techniques including movement,
multiple images and montages. High dynamic range imaging will also
be explored. Design and composition and their use in developing
more expressive images will be discussed. Free yourself from any
preconceived ideas about how a photograph should look. Instruction
consists of an intensive shooting schedule, with ample one on one
guidance in the field; seminars and presentations, plus individual and
group evaluation of participants’ images. This course has no access to
a computer lab, however you may bring a laptop if desired, to assist
with image storage, selection and transfer for sharing and printing.
Assistance will be provided if needed.
Watercolour Explorations of Subject
COURSE CODE ARTS1906 SECTION 48
INSTRUCTOR Margot Snow
DATES July 29 – August 2, 2013
FEE $313.51
Review old and learn new methods and techniques with the medium of
watercolour. Explore a variety of subjects – from painting the ruggedness
of the wilderness, the beauty of florals, and the peacefulness of a still
life, to the colourful reflections of waterscapes. Each step of the way
will be explained, explored and supported. Learn how to start and know
when to stop painting. Instruction will include demonstrations, regular
constructive encouraging critiques, and kind personal attention.