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es, food plants that grow in containers
or the shade, planting techniques,
water saving tips, as well as
how and when to harvest your
plants.
Class length: 2 hours Classes: 4
Fee: $40 Members,
$55 Non-Members
Wed May 30, 1 p.m. Code: 212980
VISUAL & CREATIVE ARTS
*NEW* Pottery Workshop for
Seniors
Get yourself familiar with clay, the
potter’s wheel and glazing through
various hand-building and wheel
thrown projects. You will work at
your own pace with instruction and
guidance to help create decorative
and useful objects. This class is for
all levels and ability.
Class length: 2 hours Classes: 10
Location: Guelph Community
Pottery Centre, 14 Edinburgh Rd. S.
Fee: $195.70
Mon Apr 23, 1:30 p.m. Code:
211693
Acrylic Painting
Join us for informative lessons in
painting with acrylics. Stroke types,
techniques and form will be the focus
of this hands-on class. Be inspired,
have an open mind and create
your masterpiece with this form
of art. This class is intended for individuals
with some previous painting
experience.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 8
Fee: $113.36 Members,
$128.36 Non-Members
Thu Apr 19, 9 a.m. Code: 211699
Calligraphy: Gothic Textura
Gothic Textura, also known as
Blackletter, is a structured and formal
handwriting style used throughout
the middle ages across Europe.
Today it can be used for certificates,
presentations and cards.
Learn a modernized version of upper
and lower case letters to create
an Old-World feel. Some calligraphy
experience is required to take
this course.
Class length: 2.5 hours Classes: 6
Fee: $72 Members,
$87 Non-Members
Tue Apr 17, 1 p.m. Code: 212976
Fundamentals of Drawing
This course is ideal for the beginner,
or those who may be taking other
painting courses and need a refresher
course to hone their skills. Participants
will be introduced to exercises
in drawing from observation and
the creation of three-dimensional
effects through the use of light and
shade and perspective. Tips and
techniques for drawing accurately
will be introduced with still life and
people as the main subject matter
for this course. Materials for this
course will be discussed in the first
lesson.
Class length: 2 hours Classes: 8
Fee: $113.36 Members,
$128.36 Non-Members
Tue Apr 17, 10:15 a.m.
Code: 211700
Pastel Painting - Figures
Discover the basics of human proportions
as you learn to add figures
to your paintings. This course includes
portrait and life drawing
from the dressed live model, as well
as reviewing examples of artists,
past and present, who use figures in
their compositions. Participants
should have some drawing and pastel
experience. Extra model fees
may apply.
Class length: 2.5 hours Classes: 8
Fee: $128.72 Members,
$143.72 Non-Members
Thu Apr 19, 1 p.m. Code: 211702
Beginner Watercolours
Learn the basics of watercolour
painting, beginning with the fundamentals
of drawing and colour theory.
Participants will find ways to
express light and texture using a
variety of watercolour techniques.
Subjects covered range from simple
still life to photographs. Different
ways to approach subject matter and
composition will also be explored.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 8
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre
Fee: $113.68 Members,
$128.68 Non-Members
Tue Apr 17, 1 p.m. Code: 211790
Watercolours
This watercolours class is for all
levels of painters. The instructor
will work with participants on an
individual basis or in small groups
of similar interest or skill.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 8
Fee: $113.68 Members,
$128.68 Non-Members
Mon Apr 16, 9 a.m. Code: 211704
Class cancellation: May 21
SPECIAL EVENTS
Evergreen Indoor Garage Sale
Make your spring cleaning a breeze.
Rent a table and sell those treasures
from the attic. No need to worry
about the weather, this garage sale is
all under one roof! To reserve your
table please contact 519-823-1291.
Saturday, April 21
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
$20+HST per table
Seniors Pride Mix & Mingle
Do you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual,
or on the gay spectrum?
Come enjoy an afternoon of companionship
and fun at the Seniors
Pride Event. Do you have a child,
grandchildren, nephews or nieces
who have identified themselves as
gay, lesbian, bisexual, or on that
spectrum? Please join us for information
and discussion of those topics
in an accepting venue. Refreshments
and sandwiches will be provided
free.
Wed May 9, 1:30-4 p.m.
Free
Spring Fashion Show
Models from the Evergreen Seniors
Community Centre will be modeling
an exciting lineup of clothing
and accessories from Northern Reflections.
Light refreshments will be
served following the show. Purchase
tickets in advance at the front desk.
Tues May 15, 1 p.m. (doors open
at 12:30 p.m.)
$8.98+HST
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