Garden Studio WKSHP Calender

Artists’ Garden Cooperative - Active Arts Conference July & August 2008

Activity CALENDAR 345Balliol St., Toronto

Code / Date / Time / Activity/ workshop / Description / Reg.
Fee / Material fee / Artist
Tues.
June 24 / 4:30
–8 pm / AGC 8th Annual
Launch Party / MUSIC, FOOD, AND ARTISTS IN THE GARDEN-
HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 8TH YEAR OF COMMUNITY ARTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMING at 345 Balliol Street, Toronto- RSVPS 416 487 0705 / FREE
Tues
July 1 / 11:30 am
- 2:30pm / CANADA
DAY EVENT / Join us at MP Carolyn Bennett’s Canada Day Party in the Park
Enjoy fun for the whole family- music, food, and we’ll be there giving away perennial plants…come join us! Location: Bathurst St. & St. Clair Ave. / FREE
Wed.
July 2 / 7:30 pm
– 9 pm / Garden Concert / Plein Air Salon Concert - ChoirGirlz / $10.
Seating fee
J03 / Thurs
July 3 / 9:30 am -
4:30pm / BEAD JEWELLRY / Compliment your wardrobe or create beautiful wearable gifts…create original earrings, bracelets or necklaces! / $95 / $35 / Romy Croitoru
J07P / Mon
July 7 / 1:30 pm
- 4:30pm / BUTTERFLY DRAWING / Learn about colour while studying and drawing these lovely natural forms. Learn rendering techniques in graphite and coloured pencil. / $50. / $20 / Romy Croitoru
J08P / Tues July 8 / 1:30
- 4:30pm / KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS / Learn the basics of knitting and enjoy the fell and colours of various yarns. Create a scarf you can wear proudly or present as a gift! / $50. / $15. / Romy Croitoru

J08E

/ Tues.
July 8 / 7:00 pm
- 9:00pm / MARKETING STRATEGIES ON THE WEB- part 1 / An introduction to using existing web tools to market oneself, one’s business or organization online. Great for Artists or Entrepreneurs! Demonstrations will help you develop understanding of Brand Identity. A list of resources will be provided. Preparation for Part 2. / $50.
(Part 1&2 $95) / $15
(Part 1&2 $40) / Yousuf Afridi
J09E / Wed.
July 9 / 7:00 pm
- 9:00pm / MARKETING STRATEGIES ON THE WEB- part 2 / An advanced investigation of existing web tools for marketing and advertising online. Evaluate your specific needs and consult with a professional about custom tailoring computer applications so you can get started. / $50. / $25 / Yousuf Afridi
J09 / Wed.July 9 / 9:30am- 4:30pm / TALES BEHIND THE MASKS / Creative movement and maskmaking. Create a paper layered mask based on a story using geometric folding techniques. Then , after finishing touches….. move into drama / $95. / $12. / Liliana
DeIrisarri
J10 / Thurs
July
10 / 9:30 am
- 4:30pm / Art / Curriculum
Collage
& personal narrative / Increase self-expression while you have fun learning Go beyond the basics of collage, investigate personal story-telling to kick-start composition. / $95. / $20. / Susan L. Brown
J11 / Fri
July
11 / 9:30 am
-4:30pm / Art/ Curriculum
Watercolour Flower Painting / Achieve amazing results and build basic skills in a very short time. Gain understanding in the morning observing flowers in the garden or drawing from photos. Produce one or more original detailed paintings. / $ 95. / $30. / Romy Croitoru
J14 P / Mon
July
14 / 1:30 pm
- 4:30pm / reDISCOVERING CREATIVITY / Explore different methods of stretching your creative potential including visualization, writing and making an “inspiration board”. Have fun while developing positive thinking! / $50. / $10. / Romy Croitoru
J15 / Tues
July
15 / 9:30 am
- 4:30pm / PEN & INK DRAWING / Develop a personal style of pen and ink drawing, use of wash, and finally create an original note card or frameable art!Bring your own photo references for that personal touch. / $95. / $6. / Jane Eberhard
J16 / Wed.
July 16 / 9:30 am
- 4:30pm / BOOK BINDING / Learn the codex technique of creating hand-made books.. Use the covers and spine to develop skill in design and composition. Leave with your own unique book. / $95. / $12. / Liliana
DeIrisarri
Wed.
July 16 / 7:30 pm
– 9 pm / Garden Concert / Plein Air Salon Concert –Taffanel Wind Ensemble / $10.
Seating fee
J17 / Thurs
July
17 / 9:30 am
- 4:30pm / Art/ Curriculum
Mixed Media PORTRAITS-Painting / Find a favourite snapshot and turn it into a photo collage on canvas using collage, painting and drawing. **Bring a photo with an 8”x10” B&W photocopy on plain paper. / $95 / $20. / Joan McGivney
J21 / Mon
July
21 / 9:30 am
-4:30pm / ACRYLIC STAIN PAINTING / Let the acrylic paint flow in expressive forms across raw, unprimed canvas. Complete a stained painting based on your own subject or idea. / $95 / $25 / Joan McGivney
J22 / Tues
July
22 / 9:30 am
- 4:30pm / Art/Craft/ FUN
HAND PAINTED NOTE CARDS / Create unique notes or invitations for all very special occasions…in a fun way.. By layering acrylic paint in abstract designs you’ll have an original set of art cards and envelopes ready to send by the end of the day. / $95 / $20. / Joan McGivney
J23 / Wed
July 23 / 9:30 am
-4:30pm /

LINO-PRINTING

/ An introduction to printmaking using linoleum printing plates…draw, design and carve.
Then produce an original series of prints and investigate monoprinting before you leave. / $95. / $20. / Liliana
DeIrisarri
Wed..
July
23 / 7:30 pm
– 9 pm / Garden Concert / Plein Air Salon Concert – Michael Kleniec / $10.
Seating fee
J24 / Thurs
July
24 / 9:30 am
- 4:30pm /

Art / Curriculum

Photo-Transfer
Techniques / Start your art with 10”x12” colour photocopies of 2 favourite photos and some small black & white photocopies of family photos.
Learn to transfer your hand-picked images onto canvas, a ceramic tile and paper. / $95. / $15. / Francoise Cockburn
J25 / Fri
July
25 / 9:30 am
- 4:30pm / A FUN START TO WATERCOLOUR PAINTING / Learn the basics of watercolour techniques along with mixed media. You’ll have time to develop understanding and some skill while you create one or more original pieces ready to frame! / $95. / $20. / Myra Evans
J28 / Mon
July
28 / 9:30 am
-4:30pm / EXPERIMENTAL MIXED MEDIA #1 / Explore texture, colour, composition and design using TRI-ART fine art acrylic paints and mediums. Creating expressive art using multiple techniques, approaches and mediums. Preparation for Experimental MIXED MEDIA # 2 / $95. / $25. / Mary Louise White
J29 / Tues July 29 / 9:30 am
- 4:30pm / EXPERIMENTAL MIXED MEDIA #2 / Continue exploring texture, colour, composition and design using your own collage, photocopy and embedding materials. TRI-ART fine art acrylic products combine with personal images, photocopies, papers, fabrics and other found object inclusions for very original creative expression. / $95. / $25. / Mary Louise White
Wed.
July 30 / 7:30 pm
– 9 pm / Garden Concert / Plein Air Salon Concert – Darbazi / $10.
Seating fee
J31 / Thurs
July
31 / 9:30 am – 4:30pm / PEN & INK DRAWING / Develop a personal style of pen and ink drawing, use of wash, and finally create an original note card or frameable art!Bring your own photo references for that personal touch. / $95. / $6. / Jane Eberhard
A04 / Mon.
Aug. 4 / 9:30 am
- 4:30pm / Art/ Curriculum
Mixed Media PORTRAITS-Painting / Find a favourite snapshot and turn it into a photo collage on canvas using collage, painting and drawing. **Bring a photo with an 8”x10” B&W photocopy on plain paper. / $95 / $20. / Joan McGivney

A04E

/ Mon.
Aug.4 / 7:00 pm
- 9:00pm / MARKETING STRATEGIES ON THE WEB- part 1 / An introduction to using existing web tools to market oneself, one’s business or organization online. Demonstrations will help you develop understanding of Brand Identity. A list of resources will be provided. Preparation for Part 2. / $50.
(Part 1&2 $95) / $15
(Part 1&2 $40) / Yousuf Afridi
A05E / Tues.
Aug.5 / 7:00 pm
- 9:00pm / MARKETING STRATEGIES ON THE WEB- part 2 / An advanced investigation of existing web tools for marketing and advertising online. Evaluate your specific needs and consult with a professional about custom tailoring computer applications so you can get started. / $50. / $25 / Yousuf Afridi
A06 / Wed.
Aug.6 / 9:30 am
- 4:30pm / ACRYLIC STAIN PAINTING / Let the acrylic paint flow in expressive forms across raw, unprimed canvas. Complete a stained painting based on your own subject or idea. / $95 / $25 / Joan McGivney
Wed
Aug.6 / 7:30pm
– 9 pm / Garden Concert / Plein Air Salon Concert – Steve Raiken / $10.
Seating fee
A07 / Thurs.
Aug.7 / 9:30 am
- 4:30pm / Art/ Craft/FUN
HAND PAINTED NOTE CARDS / Create unique notes or invitations for all very special occasions…in a fun way.. By layering acrylic paint in abstract designs you’ll have an original set of art cards and envelopes ready to send by the end of the day. / $95 / $20. / Joan McGivney
A11 / Mon.
Aug. 11 / 9:30 am
- 4:30pm / GARDEN MOSAICS / Design and build beautiful decorative and practical objects for the garden and home like frames, mirrors, stepping stones. / $95. / $25. / Lise Marquis
A12 / Tues.
Aug.
12 / 9:30 am– 4:30 pm / A FUN START TO WATERCOLOUR PAINTING / Learn the basics of watercolour techniques along with mixed media. You’ll have time to develop understanding and some skill while you create one or more original pieces ready to frame! / $95. / $20. / Myra Evans
A13 / Wed.
Aug.
13 / 9:30am- 4:30pm / JAPANESE PAPER LANTERNS / Learn how to make one-of-a-kind, Japanese-inspired paper table lanterns for your home using hand-made papers and red osier dog wood branches. Lanterns are safe for use with tea lights or can be fitted with low-wattage bulbs. / $95. / $15. / Lise Marquis
Wed.
Aug.
13 / 7:30 pm
– 9 pm / Garden Concert / Plein Air Salon Concert – Margot Roi / $10.
Seating fee

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