Summer Programs Brochure 2015 - The Niagara Pumphouse Visual

Student’s Work :
SUMMER 2015
EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS
GALLERY EXHIBITIONS:
June . . . . Daniel Pigeon. Opening Reception June 7
July . . . . Beverly Sneath. Opening Reception July 5
August . Magdalena Titian.Opening Reception August 9
WALKER ROOM EXHIBITIONS:
June to November . . . . . . . Members & Students
EVENTS:
Please register in person at the Pumphouse during office
hours, by mail, phone or email.
Visit our website www.niagarapumphouse.ca for details.
‐ Pre‐registration (with full payment) is required 14 days prior
to the start of all classes, workshops and camps.
‐ Classes require a minimum number of students to proceed.
If a course is cancelled, registrants will be given one week’s
notice and a full refund.
‐ There is NO REFUND on classes the student cancels less than
14 days prior to the start of the class.
‐ There are no discounts, credits or refunds for classes not
attended by the student.
Student’s Work :
June 16 . . . . . . Trip to AGO: Emily Carr Exhibition
August 1 & 2 . . . . Art by the Lighthouse, 10am - 5pm
“San Diego Beach” by Rick Hrga
Registration
June 13. . . . . . . . . . Grand Bazaar, 8am - 1pm
Student’s Work :
“Waves” by Bev Alldridge
Summer Session
June, July, August, 2015
Student’s Work :
THE NIAGARA PUMPHOUSE
ARTS CENTRE
247 Ricardo Street, P.O. Box 676
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
905-468-5455
office@niagarapumphouse.ca
www.niagarapumphouse.ca
Hours: Weekdays 12 pm - 4 pm
Weekends 1 pm - 4 pm
“Grecian Urn” by Donna Mencfeld
Art Programs
“Untitled” by Albertien Moxam
Early Bird Discount – 10% discount for members
who register by 4:00 p.m. May 25, 2015, AND pay for two or
more classes using cash or cheque. This offer does not include
membership fees or materials.
ADULT CLASSES - ALL MEDIA
5 Classes $135 ($95 members)
SU1 Drawing & Shading
Anne Reimer
All Levels
ADULT WORKSHOPS
½ Day $40 1 Day $80
SW1 Clay Creations
Andee Fisher
All Levels
ADULT WORKSHOPS
½ Day $40 1 Day $80
SW6 Printmaking
Susan Dobson
All Levels
Learn basic clay hand‐building techniques & tips and tricks to
add texture in two morning sessions. You will create a vase
that will then be fired in time for your next workshop in
which you will learn how to paint and seal your vase.
Additional $25 materials fee, payable to the instructor.
Sat. June 27 & Sat. July 18 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (each day)
Learn how to design, carve and print using linoleum. Create
prints on cards or fabric to make beautiful hand‐made gifts.
You will be equipped with the skills to continue printing at
home. Bring in your own cotton fabric for printing (i.e. T-shirt)
Additional $20 materials fee, payable to the instructor.
Tues. Aug. 4 & Wed. Aug. 5 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm (each day)
Artists meet to work on artworks in any medium under the
guidance of a professional artist. One‐on‐one feedback and
peer review will enable you to develop your piece further.
Wednesdays, June 10 ‐ July 15 6:30 pm ‐ 9:30 pm
Note: No class on Canada Day, July 1
SW2 Impressionist Plein-Air Painting
Win Henstock
All Levels
SW7 Pastel Landscapes
Lenore Walker
Learn to paint like the Impressionists in the plein‐air (open
air) style. A class for students interested in painting outdoors
using loose brushwork in oils, acrylics or watercolour.
Tues. June 30 and/or Sat., Aug. 15 9:30 am ‐ 3:30 pm
SU3 Painting with Soft Pastels All Levels
Marvyn Rivett
SW3 Abstract Impressions
Lenore Walker
Creating landscapes with paint may be intimidating but using
chalk pastels can be a marvelous and forgiving medium by
which to explore this subject matter. Learn about substrates,
viewing landscapes in new ways, rendering interesting
textural pastel applications and playing with colour.
Please bring a few photographic references to inspire you.
Tues. Aug. 18 & Tues. Aug. 25 6:30 pm ‐ 9:30 pm (each day)
Using different brands of pastels and pastel papers, you will
learn a variety of underpainting techniques to add depth and
“pop” to paintings. Try before you buy - the instructor will
provide a variety of supplies to try in class.
Additional $10 materials fee, payable to the instructor.
Thursdays, June 11 - July 9 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rothko, Newman, Frankenthaler and Still were amongst the
foremost Abstract Expressionist painters of the 1940's‐50's.
In this workshop we'll learn about each artist's work and
have the chance to explore/adapt their methods to our own.
An understanding of basic colour theory is beneficial.
Tues. July 21 & Tues. July 28 6:30 pm ‐ 9:30 pm
SU4 Art For Those That Think They Can’t
Susan Wintrop
Beginners
SW4 Painting Light & Shadow All Levels
Julie Ponesse
This course is designed for artists of all levels who wish to
improve their drawing skills. Students will develop fundamental
skills in line drawing, contour, shading, perspective and
proportion using pencil and charcoal; both indoors & out.
Mondays, June 8 – July 6 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
SU2 Evening Open Studio
Wayne Corlis
All Levels
Have you taken art classes and come away feeling
disappointed, but not completely without hope? This class
starts right at the beginning and incrementally adds to your
knowledge and experience through class projects that we all do
together. You’ll journey from one end to the other and be
surprised that you created such a worthy painting.
Optional $25 materials kit, payable to the instructor.
Monday to Friday, June 22 – 26 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
SU5 Try Everything!
Susan Wintrop
All Levels
In this “art camp”, every day will have a new and different
painting project that is designed to break us out of painting ruts
and introduce new techniques & possibilities.
Monday to Friday, July 6 - 10 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
All Levels
The impressionist Renoir is quoted as saying “No shadow is
black, it always has a colour.” This 1 ½ day workshop will
include colour theory instruction, how to mix paint using a
limited palette, simple exercises, and the chance to complete
a small painted building on these colour principles from start
to finish.
Sat. July 11 9:30am – 3:30pm & Sun. July 12 1:00 – 4:00pm
SW5 Mask Making
Tamara Plugers
All Levels
Create a beautiful decorative mask using Paverpol, a unique
fabric hardening medium with a certified Paverpol instructor.
Bring an old, white 100% cotton T‐shirt & costume jewellery.
Additional $15 materials fee, payable to the instructor.
Tues. July 14 6:30 pm ‐ 9:30 pm
All Levels
ADULT DROP-IN CLASSES
Visit www.niagarapumphouse.ca for details.
CHILDREN & YOUTH
YS1 Summer Art Camps
Ages 5 - 12
Week-Long camps in July and August.
Visit www.niagarapumphouse.ca for details.
YS2 Summer Art Workshops
Ages 5 - 12
Afternoon art workshops in July and August.
Visit www.niagarapumphouse.ca for details.
YS3 Family Friendly Art Studio
All Ages
Drop in on select Sundays for an opportunity for the whole
family to explore art and get creative! Families are encouraged
to see the exhibition in our gallery and then get their hands
messy working on their own artwork in our studio.
Sunday, May 31, June 28, July 26, Aug. 30, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Drop‐In Fee: $2 suggested donation per participant