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2010 Adult Art Classes

Jewellery, Painting: acrylic or watercolour, Knitting, Quilting, Creative Cluster

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Byzantine Chain Maille Earrings 
with Jeannie Galt  Sat. May 1  1-4pm    $35.00  
A 3 hour workshop to learn the Byzantine Chain a popular and versatile weave for jewelry. We’ll make at least one pair of earrings in our class, and with the
knowledge you’ve gained, one can continue on your own to make bracelets, necklaces, or more earrings, as is your preference.. For this learning project, we will use aluminum rings, mainly because of their ease of use and cost.Tools that you will need: 2 pair of flat-nose or chain-nose pliers (or one of each). Bring along your favorite beads for embellishment. I will also supply some of my own smaller lampwork beads.

 All Day Mystery Quilting Work Shop with Carol Gagnon
Sun. April 25   10-4pm   $25.00

Bring your own fabric, sewing machine & supplies & enjoy a day of quilting & creating
Supplies: 2 1/8 yd background fabric, 5/8 yd each of 2 contrasting fabrics, 1 1/2 yd total of 4 different fabrics.
Learn to Knit with Jeannie Galt  
 April 17 & 24   Sat.  1-3pm 
$35.00
Let’s learn to knit – During these two session workshop, we’ll learn the basics of knitting and purling, casting on and off. I can show you both the Continental and European style knitting while we work on a scarf.
Supplies required:
 2 – 100 gram balls of Bulky weight yarn (approximately 130 yards per 100 grams) and size 6-8mm needles (whatever your yarn recommends)

If you are already a  member of the Gibson Gallery please deduct $15.00 from the class fee.

Please go to the Gallery to register for any of these classes.

Gallery Hrs. 11-4 Thrusday - Sunday

For more information call 519-736-2826


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The Artist's Way  Creative Cluster 
with Denise Calzavara and Dave Bailey
starting  Thurs.,April 1 
6:30-8:30 pm
Creativity comes in many forms and can be expressed in any number of ways. We are all creative beings. Come & take a journey with our Creative Cluster to artfully discover, rediscover and experience your own creativity. 13 wk. program.

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Watercolour Painting with George Alles
Learn the joy of transparent watercolour painting with teacher George Alles. George welcomes beginners
 and experienced painters of all levels.
starting April 1 for 5 Weeks   Thursdays  1-3pm  or  Fridays  6:30-8:30 pm
$80.00 Supplies Extra

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 .Acrylics Painting with Jean Ann Ames 

Starting March 31 on Wednesday night 7-9pm for 5 weeks

Jion Jean Ann and learn  her unique acrylic techniques while completing this unique project.

$80.00
Supplies Extra (download supply list below)

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