right CHILDRENS CLASSES - WINTER SESSIONS 2012
For kids who like to draw, paint, sculpt, act, create & more.... The programs for children generally run for 6 week periods.

187 King Ave. E.
Newcastle, ON L1B 1H4
905-987-2264
info@agiftof-art.com

 

Download, print and fill-out the registration form and then either
mail or drop it off to A Gift of Art.
Children Registration Form here

Full payment by either Visa, M.C, or cheques made payable to:
Newcastle's Art Show Inc. Debit is available at the store.

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Rebekah Bennett
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WINTER CLASSES - ALL ART CLASSES WILL BE PRO-RATED FROM START DATE (excludes March Break)

March Break Classes 2012 - Exploring Art for Ages 5 to 12

Monday is for is for Bird Enthusiasts - Birdhouse making – Homemade Bird treats
- Bird painting. We will create "Christmas for the Birds" by providing a winter's treat for our feathered friends!

Tuesday Native Crafts - We will explore native art. We will make a collage in the style of Norval Morriseau, Bead-work or Paint on Suede to make bracelets or bookmarks, make a wallet using stamping, Create Inuit prints, and snow snakes.

Wednesday and Thursday are for Theatre Enthusiasts - Puppetry
Puppets of all kinds – finger puppets, sock puppets, marionettes. We will design and create our puppets on Wednesday. Thursday we will work on creating the set and play for the puppet show. A DVD of the Puppet show will be given to each camper.

Friday is for Young Masters
Explore the worlds of: Drawing, Painting (Watercolour, Acrylic), Sculpture, and Printmaking. Inspire the artist within!

DATE: March 12 to 16, 2012
TIME:
9am to 4pm - extended hours available at an additional cost
COST:
$120.00 per child/ $40.00 per day. Discounted rate for more than one child per family

Register - 905-987-2264

Kid's Mix Media -Instructor Alexis Cooke – Develop your crafting skills in this class experimenting with a variety of media such as paper mache, cardboard, textiles, acrylic painting and more!
Evening classes will start Tues. January 16th from 7:00-9:00

DATE: Tuesday January 16th
TIME:
7:00-9:00
COST:
$110 for an 8 week session
Register - 905-987-2264

Kid's Art Club - Instructor Kim Loveridge – Get creative and join the art club where we meet to paint, sculpt, craft and learn different ways to art!
Afternoon classes will start Sat. January 21st from 1:00-3:00
$120 for an 8 week session

After-school classes will be available on Mondays or Tuesdays
starting January 23rd from 4:00-5:00/5:30
$120 for an 8 week session

Valentine Chocolate Workshop - Valentines (3+, children accompanied by adult) – Instructor Lynn McNutt – Create a chocolate sensation!
Sat. February 11th from 10:30-noon $22.50

Easter Chocolate Workshop - Easter (3+, children accompanied by adult) – Instructor Lynn McNutt – Leave with a hand-made Easter chocolate gift!
Sat. March 31st from 10:30-noon $22.50
Portrait Class 12+ - Instructor Alexis Cooke – Develop your skills in drawing faces from photos and a live model. Use mediums including pencil, charcoal, conte, chalk pastel, acrylic and watercolour. Classes will start Sat. January 21st from 4:00-5:00 $60 for an 8 week session

DATE: Saturday January 21, 2012
TIME:
4:00 to 5:00 pm
COST:
$60 for 8 week session.

Register - 905-987-2264
Calligraphy 12+ - Instructor Alexis Cooke – Explore the ancient art of calligraphy and illumination! Explore a different ‘hand’ or style each week using quills, pens and brushes. Bring your favourite poems and passages!
Evening classes will be held on Fridays from 7:00-9:00 $60 for a 6 week session

DATE: Friday - call for start date
TIME:
7:00 to 9:00 pm
COST:
$60 for a 6 week session

Register - 905-987-2264

Wood Carving 12+ - Instructor Dave Buchan-Terrell – Learn what tools to use and the ‘how to’ of woodcarving. Create your own wood sculpture! Evening classes will start Tues. January 16th from 7:00-9:00

DATE: Tuesday January 16, 2012
TIME:
7:00 to 9:00 pm
COST:
TBA, Plus materials.
Register - 905-987-2264

Reuse and Recycle Fashion 12+ - Instructor Shelly Gifford –Basic altering of old clothes will produce interesting fashions and accessories of your very own. Evening classes starting in February from 6:00-8:00 $70 for a 4 week session.

Call for more details - 905-987-2264

For more information call 905-987-2264 or email agiftof.art@sympatico.ca

Our Speaker Series Every Wednesday from 2pm to 3pm! Refreshments!

Our Speaker Series Every Wednesday from 2pm to 3pm! Refreshments!

FEBRUARY

February 1st David Gibson -  Gibson's Orchard past and present

February 8th Karen Lowery
 - Winter Health

February 15th  Edie Hopkins - Can a Library compete in the electronic age?

February 22nd Shirley Neal - The Gift of Travel

February 29th Nancy Hutchinson - Alpaca Farming and Lifestyle

Mardi Gras February 25, 2012, Newcastle Town Hall

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Mark your Calendar today!

Pottery for Children


Winter Holiday Camp 2012


Chocolate Workshop

 
 
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