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To register for Workshops
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Workshop Index |
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Sat. June 27 - “Crazy Creatures” Papier Maché Mon. June 29 - Colour Theory Workshop - Ikebana – Japanese Flower Arranging Tues. June 30 - Acrylic Painting for Young Adults - Daniel’s of Nobleton Wine Tasting Dinner Thur. July 2 - Abstract Acrylic Painting Sat. July 4 - Home & Garden Photography Mon. July 6 - Fired Up For Clay! (Hump or Slump Mold) - Hand Building With Clay Tues. July 7 - Eaton Hall – Lunch & Tour With Lady Eaton - Introduction to Photoshop Wed. July 8 - Painting en Plein Air Thur. July 9 - Folk Art – Funky Birdhouses Mon. July 13 - Dreamcatchers with Galianagahhawté - About Facebook! Tues. July 14 - Floral Watercolour Painting Wed. July 15 - Landscape Acrylic Thur. July 16 - Cement Garden Art Fri. July 17 - Rock Painting – Bringing the Past into the Present with Mo Bayliss Mon. July 20 - Create Your Photo Book Tues. July 21 - Fresh and Fruity Summer Entertaining Wed. July 22 - Beginning Clay Modelling - Creative Artistry for a Great Summer Party Thur. July 23 - Acrylic Collage Art - Writing Your Memoirs |
WEEK 1Saturday, June 27 |
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“Crazy Creatures” Papier Maché
Let your imagination go crazy as you learn a simple and fool-proof way to create a colourful creature. No previous experience required. TOP |
Monday, June 29  |
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Colour Theory Workshop
Learn how to achieve colour harmony in your paintings. Using acrylic paints you will learn basic colour theory and mixing techniques. You will take home your own paint mixing sample sheets and colour theory handouts. Ikebana – Japanese Flower Arranging
Learn the basics of Ikebana, the Japanese art of fl oral design. Ikebana focuses on the natural simplicity of plants and uses natural materials. Discover how fascinating it is to create something so beautiful with so little. TOP |
Tuesday, June 30
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Acrylic Painting for Young Adults (12-15 yrs) Let’s Paint Outdoors
Follow in the footsteps of the Group of Seven – up close and personal with nature. If you enjoy painting and are preparing a portfolio for acceptance into art schools, this experience will provide you with the skills you need to design an effective landscape painting outdoors. TOP |
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Daniel’s of Nobleton Wine Tasting Dinner
Enjoy a 5-course dinner with wine pairings as Chef Daniel shares how to choose the right wine with foods. TOP |
Thursday, July 2
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Abstract Acrylic Painting
Learn how to create quick abstract studies using texture and minimal colour with acrylic paint. TOP |
Saturday, July 4
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Home & Garden Photography
Just in time for the Garden Tour season. Learn tips and techniques to enhance your photographic skills in the garden. Following a one hour class, you will visit one of the most beautiful gardens in Schomberg to take photographs. Then, after lunch, Tom will review the photos. TOP |
Week 2Monday, July 6
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Fired Up For Clay! (Hump or Slump Mold)
This is for people who believe they could never make anything more beautiful than a kindergarten level ash tray. You can! Forming the clay over a “hump” mold or into “slump” mold is simple and spectacular. Try it, you’ll surprise yourself! TOP |
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Hand Building With Clay
Hand building with clay can relate to fabric, leather, paper, wood or almost any type of material you can imagine. Clay structures need not be limited to what it is actually; rather what you choose to believe it can be for you. Christine will help you build anything from a shoe to leather satchel to wooden creations. Come and have fun! TOP |
Tuesday, July 7
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Eaton Hall – Lunch & Tour With Lady Eaton
In 1919 on the advice of Sir Henry Pellatt, Sir John and Lady Flora Eaton bought land in King Township for their country estate. The grand residence, Eaton Hall was built in 1937 as a private rural home. Enjoy a leisurely lunch in the Library; let Lady Eaton regale you with stories and then tour the 4 tower Norman style chateau. TOP |
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Introduction to Photoshop
Learn the basics of Photoshop and how to enhance your digital photographs. This is a good starting point for people who want to know if Photoshop is the program for them OR for those who already purchased Photoshop and need help with the basics. You may bring your laptop with Photoshop installed; however it is not mandatory. TOP |
Wednesday, July 8
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Painting en Plein Air
Painting on location is a pursuit unlike any other. Phil’s passion and techniques for capturing the essence of the moment are equal to his love for inspiring others. All levels and media are welcome. TOP |
Thursday, July 9
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Folk Art – Funky Birdhouses
Learn basic acrylic folk art painting techniques to create your own one-of-a-kind birdhouses. 7355 16th Sideroad (west of Hwy 27) TOP |
WEEK 3Monday, July 13 
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Dreamcatchers with Galianagahhawté
Tom will help you make your own dreamcatcher. Learn the signifi cance of dreamcatchers while listening to Tom’s wonderful First Nations’ stories. About Facebook!
Learn how to navigate Facebook with young Interior Designer, Julie, and olde Sea Dog, Tortola Jim. Facebook is a popular networking website that helps you connect and share with the people in your life. Learn how to make a Facebook page to display your business, art or other talents. You’re welcome to bring a laptop and jpg image of yourself to actually start your page or just come and have fun. King City Public Library, 1970 King Road, King City TOP |
Tuesday, July 14
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Floral Watercolour Painting – All levels
Explore the many techniques to achieve a bright, realistic fl oral from a reference photograph. Marianne will demonstrate a complete painting, step by step and will provide lots of individual assistance as you paint your own. TOP |
Wednesday, July 15
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Landscape Acrylic – All levels
Marianne will demonstrate her methods for a loose realistic landscape in acrylics. You will learn many essential acrylic techniques and receive one on one attention as you create your own painting from a selection of reference shots provided. TOP |
Thursday, July 16
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Cement Garden Art
This class is carved in stone! Enjoy an afternoon, creating a birdbath bowl using cement and a large rhubarb leaf as a base. Also create a stepping stone. Bring a pair of rubber gloves. TOP |
Friday, July 17
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Rock Painting – Bringing the Past into the Present
Join this Blast to the Past and learn to make paint from stones, as did our ancient artists. You will use this pure form of colour to try a hand, feather or traditional brush to create a souvenir watercolour painting – 35,000 years of art history. Mo will bring a “real paint” stone, and a few items from a West Texas cave shelter archaic era 8000-2000 BC. TOP |
Week 4Monday, July 20
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Create Your Photo BookLearn how to create a professional, coffee-table book with your own digital photographs and stories. Send on-line to a printing house and receive your publication in two weeks. Showcase personal, business or community events. Bring your laptop. TOP |
Tuesday, July 21
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Fresh and Fruity Summer Entertaining
Enjoy a four course menu from appetizers to desserts all made with watermelon and other fresh summer ingredients: chilled watermelon soup, mango & melon salad, grilled salmon & chicken. Start with specialty cocktails and Cardinal Golf Club’s Executive Chef will take you on a culinary adventure. TOP |
Wednesday, July 22 
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Beginning Clay Modelling
Enter the 3 dimensional world of sculpture through hands on instruction and demonstrations. After a brief discussion of form, balance & proportion, you will learn about the tools and methods of clay modelling and the options of surface fi nishes that replicate bronze using faux patina techniques applied to your sculpture. Creative Artistry for a Great Summer Party
Simple Pleasures: Experience the most memorable girlfriend party this summer. Enjoy tasteful fare in the garden cafe with artistic presentation featuring themed fl oral centrepiece designs. This themed garden party includes a make it and take it planting project. Please dress comfortably for the weather and bring your favourite cut flower from your garden. TOP |
Thursday, July 23 
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Acrylic Collage Art
Learn how to create collage art using acrylic paint and collage materials of your choosing. Materials may include photographs, newspapers, magazines, tissue paper, stencils, cloth. Choose in advance and bring with you. Writing Your Memoirs
Your life story is unique – it matters! This hands-on workshop is perfect for aspiring story-tellers who would like to turn their memories into a memoir that others will want to read. You will learn tips on how to gather materials and organize them into a readable whole, how to add drama and detail to your writing and how to publish your story yourself. TOP |
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