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 Arbor Gallery Summer Workshop course descriptions & details:

The Graphic Novel - July 13 to Aug 24 - Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30pm
FREE COURSE FOR TEENS. An introductory course guiding students through the steps of making their own comics or graphic novels for display on the Internet or publication in books. Students will learn writing and drawing techniques and  create their own short graphic stories during the course. Free to participate but you must register to reserve your place. Taught by comic artist, Michel Levesque, BFA

Drawing and Painting - Wed July 14, 10am - 2pm
Introductions to drawing and painting techniques. A course for both beginner and intermediate students. Students will explore several techniques in drawing such as gesture, contour and free hand and work on techniques in painting. Students will improve on their present skills and learn how to use various drawing and painting materials. Taught by Gisele Paquette, artist and Visual Art Specialist for the Upper Canada District School Board.Course Cost: $50, Supplies are available for purchase from the teacher.

Printmaking - the art of woodcut - Wed Aug 4, 10am - 2pm
Students will learn how to cut their own wood printing blocks and how to print their images using printmaking inks. Rudiments and techniques of woodcut will be covered, as well as elements and principles of design that are essential to the medium. Taught by Gisele Paquette artist and Visual Art Specialist for the Upper Canada District School Board. Course Cost: $50, Supplies are available for purchase from the teacher.

Mixed Media - Wed Aug 11, 10am - 2pm
Exploration of various art techniques: clay, sculpture, collage, paint, and printmaking. This course will familiarize students with various forms of art media. Participants will explore the elements and principles of design and learn how to communicate their ideas, using various materials as source of inspiration.Taught by Gisele Paquette artist and Visual Art Specialist for the Upper Canada District School Board.Course Cost: $50, Supplies are available for purchase from the teacher.

Basic Computer and Imaging Skills - Thursdays: July 15 - 29 , 6:30 - 8:30pm
This course will help you to be more at ease when using your computer. The course also includes Q & A sessions with the teacher so you can learn how to get your computer to work for you. You'll also learn: Where your files end up and how to find them. How to transfer images from your camera, resize and crop them to send through email.  Learn tips on searching the internet and how to find what you’re looking for.  Learn when to click "download" and when it's best not to. Taught by Ben Martin, freelance graphic and web designer. Course Cost: $75, Students must have their own laptop.

Cyanotype - Sat July 17, 10am - 1pm (Outdoor course, rain date: Sun July 18)
Cyanotype images are distinctly bright blue in colour and can only be made outside, in the sun. Invented in 1842, cyanotype is still in use by artists today. Objects, such as leaves or lace, are placed on specially coated paper and the results are quite beautiful. Preparing negatives from your photos and working with drawn images will also be covered. Taught by Jessica Sarrazin, AOCAD, MFA. Course Cost: $40. Students will need to purchase a pack of twelve 5"x7" cyanotype sheets for $14.

Framing 101 - Saturday July 24, 10am - 1pm
Everything you need to know to frame artworks. This workshop covers how to cut your own mats and how to select and work with existing frames. Instruction takes place on a professional quality mat cutter. You'll also learn about hardware and archival supplies. Learn techniques for framing all kinds of art! aught By Jessica Sarrazin, AOCAD, MFA.Course Cost: $40. Students need to bring a sheet of mat board to practice your cuts.

Land / Earth Art - Saturday July 31, 10am - 2pm (Outdoor course, rain date TBA)
What is Land or Earth Art? Art that is made outside, frequently using natural materials or other objects found outdoors. It often has an eco-ethic and is meant to be impermanent and to decompose naturally over time. This course is both an introduction to the history of Land Art and a hands-on session where participants will make pieces that will remain on the gallery grounds for the summer. Taught by Emily Sova, BFA, BEd Course Cost: $50

For more info or to register for all courses: call Jessica at 613-678-5086 or email arborgallery@gmail.com

The following workshops are scheduled according to student demand: Call today to get your name on the list for upcoming workshops! Jessica 613-678-5086

Taught by: Jessica Sarrazin, MFA, AOCAD
This workshop in framing artworks includes instruction on the gallery's brand-new, professional quality mat cutter! You'll also learn about wood and metal frames, hardware and archival supplies. Learn techniques for framing all kinds of art!
Course Time: TBA scheduled according to student demand, 3 hours
Course Dates: TBA (1 session)
Course Cost: $40. For students who want to be able to use the mat cutter after the course there is a $60 framing-lab annual user fee. You must take the framing workshop to use the framing lab.
Materials: Bring one sheet of mat board to practice your cuts.

Taught by: Lynn MacNab
Lynn MacNab of Oshonto Boots, will teach students how to design, carve, color and finish their own unique leather belt. Students will learn the principles of stamping, carving and designing and be able to practice carving on several pieces of leather. Working with leather is a very satisfying and rewarding experience and the piece you make can be both beautiful and long wearing.
Course Time: TBA scheduled according to student demand, 2 hour sessions
Course Dates: TBA - (This course is a 3 Session Workshop)

Course Cost: $80 for 3-session workshop
Materials: A materials fee of $30 for leather and supplies for your belt will be charged.

Leather Workshop 2:

Make you own one-of-a-kind Book Cover  or Photograph Album
Taught by: Lynn MacNab
Lynn MacNab of Oshonto Boots, will teach students how to design, carve, colour and finish their own unique leather book cover or photo album. Students will learn the principles of stamping, carving and designing and be able to practice carving on several pieces of leather. Working with leather is a very satisfying and rewarding experience and the piece you make can be both beautiful and long wearing.
Course Time: TBA scheduled according to student demand, 2-hour sessions
Course Dates: TBA - (This course is a 4 Session Workshop.)

Course Cost: $105 for 4-session workshop
Materials: A materials fee for leather and supplies will be charged. The fee is $20-$40 depending on the size of book you choose to make. 

For information and registration for all courses:         call Jessica at 613-678-5086