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KA413
Caricature & Cartoons

Instructor Bruce Outridge
Monday, August 10 to Friday, August 14 9:30am– 11:30am
$90.00 includes materials AGES: 7 to 12

Kids will create caricatures and cartoons from idea to finished product using a variety of artist's tools and materials, including pencil, pen, ink, paint and more. Students will design funny faces, outrageous bodies and the many dynamic actions and unique stories that go along with these new characters.

Instructor Nazila Bolourian
Monday, August 10 to Friday, August 14 9:30am– 11:30am
$90.00 includes materials AGES: 7 to 13

Clay is a wonderful, tactile medium. Its three dimensional nature forces them to think about structure, shapes and forms. Children will experiment with a variety of building techniques while they learn to think about their ideas and adapt to change along the way. Students are assured of lots of personal attention and time on a potters' wheel as well. New projects every week. 1 favorite item will be glazed. Work will be available for pick up after Sept.4th.

KA415
Mythical Creatures & Fantastic Spaces

Instructor Heidi Rohde
Monday, August 10 to Friday, August 14 12noon– 2:00pm
$90.00 includes materials AGES: 7 to 13

Drawing fantasy creatures is challenging but rewarding. It has the dual benefit of improving the ability to draw while cultivating creativity and imagination. Accompany us as we use a variety of art medias to create magical art, full of mysterious and legendary creatures and places.

KJ420
Jewellery Makers

Instructor Lucy Erskine
Monday, August 10 to Friday, August 14 12:30– 2:30pm
$100.00 includes materials AGES: 7 to 13

Kids will love making polymer clay pins with real gemstones. Make millefiori beads to embellish knotted bracelets. These colourful beaded bracelets are so much fun to create! Learn wire working techniques for necklaces and earrings from a real jeweller.
Come and join the the fun!

KA416
Drawing & Illustration

Instructor Bruce Outridge
Monday, August 17 to Friday, August 21 9:30am– 11:30am
$90.00 includes materials AGES: 7 to 12

In this engaging class students draw favorite animals, characters, still life, and more while learning fundamental art elements: line, shape, texture, color, value and space. You will be taught how to see and to express your own drawing style while exploring in-depth composition through challenging exercises that cover all styles and subject matters.

Instructor Nazila Bolourian
Monday, August 17 to Friday, August 21 9:30am– 11:30am
$90.00 includes materials AGES: 7 to 13

TJ420
Wire Jewellery Techniques for Teens

Instructor Lucy Erskine
Monday Aug. 17 - Friday Aug 21 12:30 TO 3:00
$110 includes materials AGES: 12 +

Teens love the jewellery creations they can make after learning these techniques. You'll always have gifts to give and fun jewellery to wear. Express yourself in this fascinating medium working with wires and beads. Learn the secrets from a professional jeweller!

KA418
Painting Basics

Instructor Bruce Outridge
Monday, August 24 to Friday, August 28 9:30am– 11:30am
$90.00 includes materials AGES: 7 to 12

Painting enhances color awareness, calms emotions and enriches imagination. Young artists will develop their artistic skills while having fun discovering their own personal style. Working from still life and photographs, students will be introduced to specific drawing and painting fundamentals and techniques. These include line drawing, value, shape, pattern, texture, shading, highlighting, colour, and perspective.

Instructor Nazila Bolourian
Monday, August 24 to Friday, August 28 9:30am– 11:30am
$90.00 includes materials AGES: 7 to 13

In this fun class the child will learn to manipulate clay and create objects that are both lasting and useful. Lots of individual attention and guidance helps children develop dexterity and appreciate works of art that are produced by their own skill, vision and creativity. 1 favorite item will be glazed. Work will be available for pick up after Sept.4th.

NAZILA BOLOURIAN

A natural born artist and teacher, Nazila graduated with a Honours BA in ceramics from Camberwell School of Art and Design, London England. She has been working in clay since 1995, showing her pieces in numerous shows and galleries across the globe. She enjoys sharing her love of clay with others.

LUCY ERSKINE

Lucy has been an internationally renowned jewellery artisan for more than thirty years. Her unique creations have been displayed in many prominent juried shows and gallery exhibitions. Students appreciate her enthusiasm and enjoy learning her distinctive, refined wire art techniques.

BRUCE OUTRIDGE

Bruce brings his expertise to the Oakville Art Society’s children’s and adults class programs. Specializing in custom illustration for the transportation industry as well as the creator of the comic strip “The Pride Junkie” Bruce operates his own illustration company in Burlington, Ontario. He has studied in various courses within Ontario including Sheridan College, individual art courses, and the Halton Board of Education.

JANET PARSONS

Currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Arts Illustration program at the Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. She is going into her fourth year of the Interpretive stream. She enjoys traditional painting, conceptual art and design. Upon graduation she hopes to pursue her career as a freelance illustrator, and one day teach illustration.

HEIDI ROHDE

A Burlington artist who taught Visual Arts for many years and now enjoys painting full time, both in the studio and outdoors, en plein air. Landscape, particularly the Escarpment is a favourite subject. She enjoys working in pastels, watercolour and acrylic. She is Vice President of Pastel Artists Canada.

Dress Policy
Students are asked to dress informally with casual
comfortable clothing.

Cancellations
Students may cancel their registration without charge up to
2 weeks prior to course start date. Students who wish to withdraw
after the first class will be charged for that class plus an administration
fee of $25.00.No refunds or credits after the second class.