“Creativity is intelligence at play” – Albert Einstein We all have the ability to be more creative in our art and in our lives, and with practice we can start to use more of our creative potential. This 2-part workshop... Read More
Instructor: Kathryn Fudge Placing art in your garden will give it a whole new sophisticated look. In this evening series, you’ll use wires, tin foil, t-shirts an Paverpol (a water based, non-toxic fabric hardener) to create your own life sized... Read More
Instructor: Annet Holierhoek Great class to learn new Paverpol techniques, making a smooth surface with Paverpol and Paverplast but also making textured surfaces with additional Art Stone. You can make the Owl hanging on a wall with or without driftwood... Read More
Instructor: Annet Holierhoek These funky, really tall birds will look so good in a garden bed! They are 1 meter tall (over 3′). For those who have worked with paverpol before; you will be making a textured surface with Paverpol... Read More
Session 1: Wednesday June 20th, 6:30pm to 9pm Session 2: Thursday June 21st, 6:30pm to 9pm Over the course of two consecutive evenings you will create your very own puppet head based on marionettes from the Czech Republic. Using newspaper... Read More
Instructor: Kathryn Fudge Learn how to make a beautiful garden sculpture from an old t-shirt in just one day. Using Paverpol (a water based, non-toxic textile hardener), a wire armature, tin foil and strips of old t-shirt, you will create... Read More
Parents and kids work side by side to create beautiful pottery projects. Create a colourful mug or vase. Make and decorate a slab dish. Then paint all your work with our bright under-glaze colours. All projects will be clear glazed... Read More
Parents and children work side by side creating fun pottery projects. Create a decorative jar with a lid , a soap dish or a comfy mug. Then paint your projects with bright under glaze colours. Your work will be clear... Read More
Parents and children work side by side creating fun pottery projects. Create a decorative jar with a lid , a soap dish or a comfy mug. Then paint your projects with bright under glaze colours. Your work will be clear... Read More
Suzy has been an instructor at Arts Umbrella for 27 years. During the Summer, she invites young artists to create in her beautiful Kitsilano Garden Studio. Suzy is currently celebrating 16 years of “Summer in the City” ! Offering 4,... Read More
In one day you can make and take home your own classic bent Large Willow Armchair. Using Willow and Alder, this a great first Rustic building project. No experience required, please bring a lunch and wear gardening or work clothing.... Read More
Explore basic millinery techniques that will enable you to create a fascinator and simple headpiece. If you can sew on a button, you can make a fascinator and headpiece. Understand the fundamentals of composition and balance as related to headpieces.... Read More
During this workshop you will create a beautiful leather bound book to hold your thoughts and experiences…making a journal as unique as your personal thoughts and feelings. Choosing between two styles of leather, a variety of gorgeous end-papers, linen thread... Read More
Confusion often reigns supreme when it comes to colour mixing. Volumes have been written and complex approaches put in place around this aspect of art making. The many different and complex approaches only seem to add to the sense of... Read More
Weaving a beautiful individualized pouch or cell phone holder with local plant materials is very satisfying. I have carried my cell phone in a pouch like this for years and have had so many comments I thought it was time... Read More
Explore a variety of encaustic mixed media techniques and spend the day exploring those which interest you! Fall in love with the mesmerizing and extraordinary effects of alcohol inks on wax. We’ll discover the world of possibilities inkjet and cyanotype... Read More
Over the session, classes will be led by three teachers focusing on bowls. Each instructor will offer up their own unique elements of style and technique to this popular form. Students should be able to throw a basic cylinder. Firing... Read More
Over the session, classes will be led by three teachers focusing on plates and platters. Each instructor will offer up their own unique elements of style and technique to this popular form. Teachers: David Lloyd, Fredi Rahn, Clive Tucker. 22545... Read More
In this beginner workshop, learn the foundational steps of creating pots on a wheel: how to wedge clay, center, pull and shape a basic clay cylinder. The skills learned here will lay the groundwork for future pottery classes and will... Read More
Get all tied up thinking, playing and making things with string. You’ll “knot” want to miss this workshop! ArtStarts Explores is a hands-on drop-in workshop series for creative and adventurous families held from 11am to 12pm every Saturday (except the... Read More
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM FEATURING: Meaghan Kennedy WHAT TO BRING: All supplies included. FINAL PRODUCT: Each student will make his or her own pinata to take with them to smash.. or to keep;) We will smash a pinata I... Read More
1:00PM-4:00PM In this 3 hours Theatre Course we will explore the world of Theatre and Puppetry by learning the basics of acting, puppetry and the set design. Students will be introduced to a different types live theatre, including puppets and... Read More
Come check out an artist at work! New Forms Matter artist, Louise Solecki Weir, will be sculpting a bust from a live model in the gallery. Come down to view the exhibit and learn how a sculptor creates their work.... Read More
You have probably heard about 3D printing for manufacturing and rapid prototyping, but how is 3D printing useful to artists? Students will immerse themselves in the new world of printing physical objects with a 3D printer in this intensive hands... Read More
Have you heard about 3D printing and wondered how it works? Immerse yourself in the new world of printing physical objects with a 3D printer in this intensive hands-on class taught by experienced 3D printing technicians. Instructors will guide you... Read More
This book is made entirely of 13 folded boxes and enclosures that unfold layer by layer. Although the book looks complicated, it is not difficult to make and its size and format can easily be adapted. It is based on... Read More
Adults & Kids (ages 10+) will enjoy an afternoon learning how to paint a rock to look like a cute kitten balled up or sleeping! You are welcome to bring a photo of your own cat! Please bring a round,... Read More
