You look good in Art
Fine Arts Workshops Spring 2024
Bookbinding I, a comprehensive intro course
During six days, participants will receive hands-on instruction using a variety of tools and materials. The workshop starts with making simple but beautiful pamphlet structures, leading up to the binding of two hardcover books. You will gain the knowledge and skills you need to further explore bookbinding independently or pursue other courses. Offered through Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG), this workshop is the first of their core-curriculum and is a prerequisite for many other courses. When: Saturday-Sunday-Monday: 27, 28, 29 April, plus 4, 5, 6 May. Where: The Colour Jar, 120 Garafraxa St N, Durham Ontario. Time: 9am to 4pm daily. Cost: $485 plus $50 materials fee; includes 1-yr membership in CBBAG. To register please email: cbbag.swochapter@gmail.com. Questions: call 519-369-1283.
Third Thursday
Drop in and pick up a brush! Materials and encouragement supplied. Bring an image to paint and/or a willingness to experiment on your own. All ages; those under 12 need to be accompanied. When: anytime between 5:30 to 7:30pm in 30-minute blocks, as available. March 21, April 18, May 16. Suggested donation: $5/ person.
Introduction to Painting Outdoors (plein air)
We all know spending time outdoors is healthy for us, so why not combine it with a great activity: making art! Whether you prefer acrylics, pastels or oils, (or haven’t decided) many aspects of it are applicable to any medium: site selection, gear, and the ever-changing weather, to name a few. We’ll start indoors with the basics and then head out to paint. Materials supplied. When: Sunday, June 2, 2 to 4:30pm. Cost: $55.
Classic Drawing
Drawing is the foundational skill in most art practices, and remains a vital art form on its own. You will become more adept at observing and interpreting your subject, and using full value ranges. When: June 6 and 13, 10am to noon. Cost: $60 plus materials (list supplied on request).
Taught by Timothy Dyck, MFA, unless otherwise noted.
Location: The Colour Jar, 120 Garafraxa St N, Durham, unless otherwise listed.
Ages: all classes for teens and adults unless otherwise noted.
Registration: at least one week in advance, by card, cash or etransfer. Call for more info or to register: 519-369-1283; or email info@thecolourjar.ca
All prices will have HST added.
Students receive a 10% discount on most supplies from The Colour Jar.
Contact us for more info, or to say you’re interested!
519-369-1283; info@thecolourjar.ca
Space is limited for all classes. Location, unless otherwise noted, is 120 Garafraxa St N, in Durham, Ontario. Payment is required in advance at The Colour Jar in cash, credit / debit cards. Sign up for our notification mailing list on our home page.
Why take art classes in-person?
• You ask questions and get answers • A talented and caring instructor is looking at what you do • You benefit from interacting with other students … and many more!
Other art learning opportunities / workshops
Galleries in our area: Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Grey Gallery, The Mill Pond Gallery, Durham Art Gallery, Riversong Gallery, Minto Arts Gallery (contact us to have yours listed here.)
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Other art program options
If you are looking for something more intensive, you can take classes around the world online! Some examples are: Toronto School of Art, The Art Students League… And if you are looking into in-person university courses, there are plenty in Ontario. I can also put in a plug for the schools I attended: Goshen College (Indiana) and Concordia University in Montreal.
Piano
Co-owner Barbara Dyck has a masters degree in piano pedagogy, and offers lessons to all ages and levels; call or stop in to make an appointment. 519-369-1283. Lessons can be in-person or online.
