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A Gift of Art

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October 2021

COVID-19 Notice
We are now open to visitors to the gallery. Please respect the visitor limit and 
COVID-19 procedures. A mask and gloves are required while inside the gallery
and your temperature will be taken when you enter, along with a short 
questionnaire.  We will also require personal identification and proof of vaccination
as mandated by the province.

Thank you for your cooperation.

In this Newsletter

The message of the Month - October
Store Items
Upcoming Fall Classes & Workshops
October
November

The message of the Month - October

Fall is a winding up time of year, packing up the summer stuff and starting to think about the festive months to come.

In a similar spirit we have a winding up here and new ideas are coming along.

Judy our program manager who has done such a terrific job of building the number of classes to be a real ‘school’ of art is leaving October 1, 2021. She is moving to Saskatchewan where her husband has been working for the last many months. It will be hard to lose her.

So let me introduce Melinda Oke, who is just starting as our social media guru and office manager. She brings lots of experience, great ideas and a delightful personality.

The other new person is Deb Babcock. Deb joined this organization as one of our artists in 2009. She has been running her own business all the while maintaining her art work so she too is bring real assets to the mix. She has taught for years and knows many of the original artists. |She has taken part in the majority of our annual art shows. So he really knows the ropes. She and Mel are working on a couple of special events, the first being a Hallowe’en special. So watch the social media posts and website for more details.

It is very hard to lose Judy, but we must wish both she and her husband well in their new life in Saskatchewan as we welcome Mel and Deb to 187 King Ave E in Newcastle.

Store Items

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Upcoming Fall Classes & Workshops

Please check in with our social media feeds and official website for further details as they come. Save the dates for the following classes and workshops.

In light of the Provincial COVID-19 situation improving, all classes and workshops will be in-studio unless otherwise noted. In-studio classes will consist of six students who are masked and socially distanced.

October

Soapstone Carving with Peter Martin on Zoom

October 4 – 25, 2021

Tuesdays. 2:00 – 4:00 pm. 3 week session (on Zoom).

Member Cost: $40.00
Non-Member: $45.00
Material Fee: $25.00 to be paid directly to Instructor.

Welcome to this popular class. Peter Martin will help you gain a better understanding of the beauty and techniques used in the ancient Inuit art form of soapstone carving. With Peter’s guidance, you will learn how to turn a rough cut piece of soapstone into a beautiful carving of a Wise Owl. There is no requirement to know how to carve but some hand strength is advisable.

Draw, Paint, Create with Todd Tremeer - On Zoom.

October 6 – 27, 2021

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm. 4 week session. On Zoom.

Request a supply list.

Member Cost: $85.00
Non Member: $110.00

Explore the craft of drawing and painting with artist Todd Tremeer. Apply the rules of perspective, light, shade and texture to make original art at home through online instruction.

Instructor Summary: Use and combine your favorite art tools: pencil, ballpoint pen, pencil crayon and watercolor paint. Learn to select the best tool for the job. Pencil is best for careful linework; charcoal and watercolor is good for fast dark shading. Discover how and why pencils come in different hardnesses. Each 3 hour session will balance between short focused skill-building exercises and one or two sustained multi-week ‘long drawings’. To take advantage of online learning, look for U-tube links and jpgs in your email a few days prior to each online session. Through these links I’ll show you historical artists technically or creatively related to the week’s lesson. I’m also eager to share favourite online documentaries related to specific artists and their creative process.

Kids Art: Cut & Glue, Draw & Paint, and Printmaking with Todd Tremeer – in studio - SOLD OUT

October 16 – December 4, 2021

Saturdays, noon – 2:00 pm. 8 week session.

Member Cost: $110.00 (Materials included.)
Non Member: $120.00 (Materials included.)

For this initial series of classes we are going to combine the age groups. As our group grows we will split the groups into Kindergarten to Grade 3 and Grades 4 to 8.

Draw people and faces. Learn shading and perspective drawing. Use pencils, pastels, paint and make prints. Build a pop-up sculpture and paint a picture with plasticine. Encounter art history’s famous artists along the way. Each week will feature a specific project to be completed during the class.

Projects meet Ontario Arts Education Curriculum.

Todd Tremeer is an OCT Certified Teacher in Ontario for all Junior-Intermediate grades. His speciality is art with more than 25 years art teaching experience spanning K-12 in the schools, teaching at Sheridan College, University of Western and Durham College. Todd exhibits his artworks in galleries across Canada and internationally. Locally, his historically themed murals decorate downtown Bowmanville.

To preview student work and Todd’s art visit: www.toddtremeer.com

Alcohol Ink (Mugs) Workshop with Margaret Brackley - in studio
Saturday, Oct 16, 2021 – 10:00 am- 4:00 pm

Member Cost: $60.00 Non-member Cost: $85.00 Material Cost: $25.00 paid directly to Instructor

Learn how plain surfaces transform into colourful works of art using Alcohol Inks. In addition to creating a pendant and yupo paper pieces, the special project for this class is a mug. All materials are included and each item is sealed before the end of class.
This class is suitable for novices as well as seasoned artists who want to try something new.

Pen and Ink – with Dianne Darch - on Zoom
Tuesdays, October 19, 26, November 2, 9, – 1:00-2:30 pm – 4 weeks
Member Cost: $40.00 Non-Member Cost: $45.00
Dianne will take you on a creative journey using pen and ink techniques. Dianne favours botanical themes. More information to follow regarding the project.
Kits are available at a cost of $6.00.

Acrylic Painting with Stephen Snider – in studio

October 28 – December 2, 2021

Thursdays. 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm. 6 week session

Stephen is welcoming new and returning students to his fall in studio Acrylic classes on Thursdays. Class sizes will be small, so register early!

Please request a supply list.

Member Cost: $155.00
Non-Member: $185.00

Encaustic Workshop with Linda Virio – in studio
Saturday, Oct 23, 2021 – 10:00am-4:00 pm
Member Cost: $70.00 Non-Member Cost: $95.00 * Material cost of $30.00 paid directly to instructor.

Working with wax adds a new dimension to your art creation. Develop new skills and gain a renewed look at composition with Linda.

Photography Workshop with Russell Styles – in Studio
Saturday, October 30, 2021 – 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Member Cost: $40.00 Non-Member Cost: $65.00
Learn the secrets of capturing a precious moment in time from a true artist. Russell will open your heart and mind to the beautiful possibilities with an image taking device or camera. Russell will provide a presentation, discussion time and demonstrate in phone editing techniques.

November

Alcohol Ink (Holiday Balls) Workshop with Margaret Brackley – in studio
Friday, Nov 12 and Saturday, Nov 13, 2021 (SOLD OUT for Nov 13th) – 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Member Cost: $60.00 Non-Member Cost: $85.00
Materials cost paid directly to instructor: $25.00
Margaret will teach you about alcohol inks – an acid free, highly pigmented and fast drying medium used on non-porous surfaces. This Holiday Themed Workshop will feature creating unique Glass Ornaments using Alcohol Ink. You will not want to miss this very popular class.

Linocut Workshop Part 1 with Todd Tremeer – in studio
Sunday, November 14, 2021 - 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Linocut Workshop Part 2 with Todd Tremeer – in studio
Sunday, November 21, 2021 - 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Member Cost: $110.00
Non Member: $135.00
Materials Cost paid directly to instructor: $25

Linocut printmaking makes wonderfully expressive and colourful prints. Linocut is the ideal medium for printmaking at home because it doesn’t require a printing press or toxic solvents. Print a small edition of colour linocuts using the reduction block relief print method. After this 2 day workshop you’ll know enough to make linocuts at home.
$25 dollar workshop fee pays for consumables (ink, paper, 6 x 8 inch linoleum block). All materials and tools will be provided by the artist. Just bring your imagination!
Each participant will carve and set up their own printing station at their table. No tool sharing is required.

Pen and Ink – Holiday Card Workshop with Dianne Darch - on Zoom
Sunday, November 21 – 1:00-2:30 pm
Dianne will take you on a creative journey using pen and ink techniques.A holiday themed card will be the project for this workshop.

Kits are available at a cost of $6.00. Cards only $2.00.
Member Cost: $15.00 Non-Member Cost: $20.00

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