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and fun calligraphic projects.
Class length: 2.5 hours Classes: 6
Fee: $70.98 Members,
$85.98 Non-Members
Tue Oct 16, 1 p.m. Code: 217540
No class: Nov 6, 27
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 threedimensional
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 Sep 18, 10:15 a.m.
Code: 215877
Beginner Pastels
Let’s go back to childhood when we
painted with our fingers! This
course will introduce an amazing
medium - chalk pastel. We learn
about supplies - different types of
pastels, paper surfaces and additional
tools. We start from the basics of
pastel painting and study the many
ways to apply the pastels. Using
colour theory and refreshing tone
drawing skills, we paint simple
objects and scenes.
Class length: 2.5 hours Classes: 8
Fee: $128.72 Members,
$143.72 Non-Members
Thur Sep 20, 1:00 p.m.
Code: 215875
Portrait Drawing and Painting
This class is structured to develop
and nurture the student's aesthetic
vision concerning painting portraits.
Students will learn basic structure
and proportions of cranial and facial
parts of a head and the first steps in
art of painting portrait. They will
learn to incorporate light, shadow /
tone and colour to bring portraits
alive. Students will also paint their
self-portraits. The self-portraits will
employ subjective approach. Students
will be encouraged to value
not only resemblance, but also an
expressive content. The class is
open to both methods: working
from a model and photographs.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 8
Location: West End Community
Centre
Fee: $113.36 Members,
$128.36 Non-Members
Wed Sep 26, 1 p.m. Code: 215878
Pottery Workshop for Seniors
Get yourself familiar with clay, the
potter’s wheel and glazing, through
various hand-building and wheelthrown
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 Sep 17, 1:30 p.m.
Code: 214755
No Class: Oct 8
Sketching
Sketching is a good way to learn or
improve your drawing skills. This
course suits all levels of students
who want to know how to draw
quick and accurate sketches.
Whether you want to prepare for a
big project or draw the world
around us, sketching is a great way
to express yourself.
Class length: 2.5 hours Classes: 8
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre
Fee: $113.36 Members,
$128.36 Non-Members
Thu Sep 20, 9:30 a.m.
Code: 217674
Beginner Watercolours
Discover this sensuous, translucent
and flowing medium! Allow yourself
to be creative, playful, spontaneous,
messy and have fun with
learning basic and experimental
watercolour techniques. Enjoy practicing
new skills in creating your
unique landscape, still life or
abstract pictures.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 8
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre
Fee: $113.68 Members,
$128.68 Non-Members
Tue Sep 18, 1 p.m. Code: 215881
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 Sep 17, 9 a.m. Code: 15880
No class: Oct 8, 29, Nov 5
COMMUNITY CENTRE
SERVICES
Minds in Motion
Minds in Motion® is a program that
incorporates physical and mental
stimulation for people living with
early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease
or other dementias, and their
care partners. Two main components
make up the social program:
45 to 60 minutes of physical activity
led by a trained physical activity
program leader and 45 to 60
minutes of mentally stimulating activities
facilitated by a Minds in
Motion® co-ordinator and volunteers.
This program is a great opportunity
to establish new friendships
with others who are living the same
experiences. Register by calling the
Alzheimer Society 519-742-1422.
Class length: 2 hours
Fee: $60.00
Wed Nov 7, 1 p.m.
Did you know that you can
purchase your Guelph transit
tickets and monthly passes at the
Evergreen Seniors Community
Centre? Tickets are also available
at all City recreation centres and at
ServiceGuelph at City Hall.
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