and Learning in the Garden
The AGC Calendar
-please copy the workshop registration form below
Date
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Time
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Activity/ Workshop
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Description
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Reg. Fee
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Material fee
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Tues.
June 25
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4:30-8:00 pm
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AGC 12TH ANNUAL LAUNCH
PARTY
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MUSIC, FOOD, AND
ARTISTS IN THE GARDEN- HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 11TH YEAR OF COMMUNITY ARTS AND
EDUCATION PROGRAMMING at 345
Balliol Street, Toronto- RSVPS 416 487 0705 or
artistsgarden@gmail.com
Eventbrite link- AGC13LaunchParty.eventbrite.ca
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FREE
EVENT
|
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Mon.
July 1
|
11:30 am- 2:00 pm
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CANADA
DAY EVENT
|
Join us at MP Carolyn Bennett’s Canada Day Party in
the Park - Enjoy fun for the whole family- music, food, and we’ll be there giving
away perennial plants...come join us! Location: Wells Hill Park, 470
St. Clair Ave. West (Bathurst St. & St. Clair Ave.), Toronto
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FREE
EVENT
|
|
Tues.
July 2
|
6:30 – 9:30 pm
|
Mixed
Media Collage
|
An introduction
to the design concept of UNITY, through personal thematic collage. Bring
images from magazines, photocopies, or printouts from the internet to start an experimental composition.
Code J02P
artist/instructor: Susan L. Brown
Register at agcworkshopj2p.eventbrite.ca
|
$55.
|
$10.
|
Wed. July 3
|
7:30 – 9:00
pm
|
Plein
Air GARDEN CONCERT
|
The Mainlanders - Folk/Roots
|
$10. Seat fee
|
|
Sat.
July 6
|
7:30 –
9:00 pm
|
SHOWCASE-
Plein Air GARDEN
CONCERT
|
Lara
Solnicki and David Occhipinti – JAZZ
|
$10. Seat fee
|
|
Tues.July 9
|
6:30 – 9:30 pm
|
Portrait
Photography: an Introduction
|
Learn about
creating photographic portraits in a studio setting. From setting up lighting
and background, to posing the subject, camera settings and post production
enhancements. Code J9P artist/instructor: Bradley Lipton register at http://agcworkshopj9p.eventbrite.ca
|
$55.
|
N/C
|
Wed. July
10
|
7:30 – 9:00 pm
|
Plein
Air GARDEN CONCERT
|
Francine
Hailman- JAZZ Duo
|
$10. Seat fee
|
|
Sun. July
14
|
1:30 –
3:30 pm
|
Special Event
|
Afternoon
"Steeped Tea" Party participate
in a wonderful, relaxing afternoon with a Japanese themed tea experience in a
lovely, teahouse inspired garden pavilion: A Free Event for Tea Lovers; Door
prizes;Tea sampling for those who’d like to learn about tea – hosted by Vanda Orsini,
emerging Tea Sommelier eventbrite link: http://agcsteepedteaparty.eventbrite.ca
|
RSVP needed
|
FREE
|
Mon July 15
|
6:30 – 9:30 pm
|
Acrylic Painting:
Abstract Blending
|
Rescue failed
paintings or rethink unfinished work using simple methods. Learn about gels,
pouring mediums and paints to rejuvenate your art. BRING 3 small-medium sized partially
finished landscapes or seascapes with you. Code
J15P
artist/instructor: Larry McGill
eventbrite
link: http://agcworkshopj15p.eventbrite.ca/
|
$55.
|
$10.
|
Tues. July 16
|
6:30 – 9:30 pm
|
Photo-realistic
Drawing
|
Start developing
the skills and learn the techniques used in creating photo-realistic
drawings. Use a variety of pencils to produce the illusion of 3D objects on a
2D surface. Code J16P artist/instructor: Laura Heaney
http://agcphotorealistic-drawing.eventbrite.ca |
$55.
|
$20.
|
Wed. July 17
|
7:30- 9 pm
|
Plein
Air GARDEN CONCERT
|
Tio
Chorinho- Brazilian Choro
Music
|
$10. Seat fee
|
|
Thurs. July 18
|
7:30- 9 pm
|
SHOWCASE-
Plein Air GARDEN
CONCERT
|
Words
& Jazz tour featuring spoken word artists
and musicians : Golda
Solomon, E.J. Antonio, Will Connell Jr. and Toronto’s own Chris Hercules
|
$10. Seat fee
|
|
Sat. July 20
|
10 am – 4 pm
|
Sculpture
to Drawing: Day
1
|
Learn how to
sculpt basic planes on a 6” clay skull and neck.
|
*$ 190. For
2 day class
|
$20.
|
Sun. July 21
|
10 am – 4 pm
|
Sculpture
to Drawing: Day 2
|
Use your sculpture
as a model for learning portrait drawing.
Code J21
artist/instructor:
David Flett
|
* 2nd
day of a 2 day class
|
|
Wed. July 24
|
7:30- 9 pm
|
Plein Air GARDEN
CONCERT
|
Glen
Hornblast - Country
Blues/Jazz
|
$10. Seat fee
|
|
Sat. July
27
|
10 am – 4 pm
|
Mixed
Media Portraits
|
Learn this
extremely successful technique. Joan will show you how to use a photocopy of
a favourite family photo to create an 8”x10” painting that will be a
wonderful family momento. To get started, bring the original photo and an
8”x10”black & white photocopy of it to the workshop. Complete your
artwork by the end of the workshop! Code
J27
artist/instructor: Joan McGivney http://agcmixedmediaportraits.eventbrite.ca |
$95.
|
$15.
|
Sun. July
28
|
10 am – 4 pm
|
Personal
Narrative and DESIGN
|
Explore ways of
developing personal imagery and symbols while learning design concepts. Work
with colour, drawing and collage or sculpture techniques. Code J28 artist/instructor: Susan
L. Brown
http://agcpersonalnarrative-design.eventbrite.ca |
$95.
|
$15.
|
Tues.July 30
|
6:30 – 9: 30 pm
|
Caricature
Drawing
|
Draw inspiration
from photos and from life. Then learn how to reconstruct and distort facial
features to produce caricatures.
|
$55.
|
$5.
|
Wed. July 31
|
7:30 – 9:00
pm
|
Plein
Air GARDEN CONCERT
|
Tova
Kardonne & Nilan Perera - Bossa Nova
|
$10. Seat fee
|
|
Sat. Aug. 3
|
10 am – 4 pm
|
Monoprinting: with watercolours
|
Create
one of a kind fine art prints with fine art printing papers and watercolour
paints. Code A03 artist/instructor: Valerie Kent
http://monoprintingwithwatercolours.eventbrite.ca |
$95.
|
$12
|
Sun. Aug. 4
|
10 am – 4 pm
|
Watercolour
Abstracts
|
Paint in an
abstract manner while learning how to generate good ideas while applying
elements and principals of design.
Code A04 artist/instructor: Valerie
Kent
http://agcwatercoloursabstracts.eventbrite.ca |
$95.
|
.$10.
|
Mon.Aug. 5
|
6:30 – 9: 30 pm
|
Portrait
Drawing
|
An introduction
to the rules of drawing the head and neck.
|
$55.
|
$5.
|
Tues.Aug. 6
|
6:30 – 9:30 pm
|
Portrait
Photography: an Introduction
|
Learn about
creating photographic portraits in a studio setting. From setting up lighting
and background, to posing the subject, camera settings and post production
enhancements. Code A06P artist/instructor: Bradley
Lipton
http://agcportraitphotography-intro.eventbrite.ca |
$55.
|
N/C
|
Wed.Aug. 7
|
7:30 – 9:00
pm
|
Plein
Air GARDEN CONCERT
|
Monique
Barry - Singer/Songwriter
|
$10. Seat fee
|
|
Tues.Aug. 13
|
6:30 – 9:30 pm
|
Personal
Narrative and DESIGN
|
Explore ways of
developing personal imagery and symbols while learning design concepts. Work
with colour, drawing and collage.
Code A13P artist/instructor:
Susan L. Brown
http://agcpersonalnarrative-design2.eventbrite.ca |
$55.
|
$10.
|
Wed.,Aug. 14
|
7:30 – 9:00
pm
|
Plein
Air GARDEN CONCERT
|
Whiskey
Jack - Folk Roots
|
$10. Seat fee
|
|
Sat. Aug. 17
|
10 am - 4 pm
|
Drawing
with Coloured Pencils: an introduction
|
Learn how to
blend and layer colours to achieve realistic effects. Use a variety of
drawing techniques to create the illusion of 3D objects. You will be provided
with a 11”x14” sketchbook and a set of coloured pencils to use and keep. Code A17 artist/instructor: Laura Heaney
http://agcdrawingwithcolouredpencils.eventbrite.ca |
$95.
|
$30.44
|
Sun. Aug. 18
|
10 am - 4 pm
|
Mixed
Media Portraits
|
Learn this
extremely successful technique. Joan will show you how to use a photocopy of
a favourite family photo to create an 8”x10” painting that will be a
wonderful family momento. To get started, bring the original photo and an
8”x10”black & white photocopy of it to the workshop. Complete your
artwork by the end of the workshop!
|
$95.
|
$15.
|
Tues.Aug. 20
|
6:30 – 9:30 pm
|
Symbolic
Self Portrait & SCULPTURE
|
Working from
personal symbols and original images learn how to construct a small
sculptural macquette or model for a larger artwork.
Code A20P artist/instructor: Susan
L. Brown
http://agcsymbolicselfportrait.eventbrite.ca |
$55.
|
$10.
|
Wed. Aug 21
|
7:30 – 9:00 pm
|
Plein
Air GARDEN CONCERT
|
Roger
Dorey - Blues & Roots
|
$10. Seat fee
|
|
Sat. Aug. 24
|
10 am - 4 pm
|
Portrait
Painting: day 1
|
Start by creating
a portrait drawing and then build on form and values as preparation for a
finished oil painting
|
*$ 190. For
2 day class
|
$20.
|
Sun. Aug. 25
|
10 am - 4 pm
|
Portrait
Painting: day 2
|
Complete a
portrait in oils on a 18” x 14 “ canvas.
Code A25 artist/instructor: David Flett
|
* 2nd
day of a 2 day class
|
|
Tues. Aug. 27
|
6:30 – 9:30 pm
|
Symbolic
Self Portrait & SCULPTURE
|
Working from
personal symbols and original images learn how to construct a small
sculptural macquette or model for a larger artwork.
Code A27P
artist/instructor:
Susan L. Brown
http://agcsymbolicportrait-sculpture2.eventbrite.ca |
$55.
|
$10.
|
Wed.. Aug. 28
|
7:30 – 9:00 pm
|
Plein
Air GARDEN CONCERT
|
Jacky
Bouchard - Jazz Vocals
|
$10. Seat fee
|
Art
Workshop REGISTRATION FORM
Artists’ Garden Cooperative Summer Active Arts Program
Please Fill in the Registration Information Below – then Mail with
Registration fee only*
(cheque or money order payable to The
Committee for Visual Education)
to: AGC Registrar, 345 Balliol St. , Toronto,
ON. , M4S 1E1 or register and pay on
line at www.artistsgardencoop.com
Date ________________
Registrant Name: _________________________________
Phone #__________________________
Address______________________________________________
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Workshop Selection(s)-
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=
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registration at www.artistsgardencoop.com
Registrant signature
_____________________________________________________________________
( Parent/Guardian signature for youths between
14 – 18 yrs. Old )
*Material fee is paid directly to the
Artist/Instructor during the workshop.
· Please keep a copy of the
registration form for your own records.
Groups of 4 or more students may
arrange an alternate date/time for a workshop
by contacting the AGC
Registrar: 416 487 0705. Practical workshops or seminars-
To ensure success, registration and fee must
reach AGC no later than 5 days before the workshop date
Please register in person, on
the web or by postal mail.
No registration is taken at the
time of a workshop.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Plein Air garden
concerts – Call to
reserve concert seats 416 487 0705
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