AGC '13 Calendar - Schedule and Registration

Welcome to a Summer of Fun 
and Learning in the Garden
The AGC Calendar

-please copy the workshop registration form below
Date
Time
Activity/ Workshop
Description
Reg. Fee
Material fee
Tues.
June 25
4:30-8:00 pm
AGC 12TH ANNUAL LAUNCH PARTY
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
FREE
EVENT

Mon.
July 1
11:30 am- 2:00   pm
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
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.
Code J20                           artist/instructor: David Flett               
http://agcsculpturetodrawing.eventbrite.ca
*$ 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.
Code J30P                               artist/instructor: David Flett
http://agccaricaturedrawing.eventbrite.ca
$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.  
Code A05P                           artist/instructor: David Flett
http://agcportraitdrawing.eventbrite.ca
$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!                     
Code A18                              artist/instructor: Joan McGivney
http://agcmixedmediaportraits2.eventbrite.ca
$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
Code A24                           artist/instructor: David Flett
http://agcportraitpainting-oils.eventbrite.ca
*$ 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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Title______________________________________________

2. Code____           Date______              Reg.Fee $____
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3. Code____           Date______              Reg.Fee $____
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                                            = total $__________
I have read terms & conditions of registration at www.artistsgardencoop.com
Registrant signature 
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( 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. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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