Enjoy learning art, craft and photography techniques in a beautiful urban garden setting. One day or half day small group sessions with professional artists are held in an air-conditioned garden studio. July and August in the Artists' Garden. Register at least 7 days before the workshop date to confirm attendance.
Fri. July 1 (off site)
3 – 9 pm
Sun July 10
10 am – 4 pm
Mixed Media Portraits
Workshop $95.
Materials $15. paid to instructor
Sat July 16
11 am - 6 pm
Toronto ArtBLAST AGC Showcase
FUN FOR ALL AGES:
Join us for the 1st Annual ArtBlast event across Toronto
The Artists' Garden will be hosting FUN FOR ALL AGES
IN OUR GARDEN STUDIO AND GARDEN
with refreshments
street parking
FREE
Sun July 17
11 am - 6 pm
Toronto ArtBLAST AGC Showcase
Sun July 24
10 am - 4 pm
Finding a Painting Within a Few Feet
Enjoy completing a painting while working out of doors in a lovely urban garden( au plein air). Through several stages including planning, development and fine-tuning, participants will create and complete an acrylic painting. Paints, painting surfaces and equipment provided.
Code J24
Workshop $95.
Materials $15. paid to instructor
Sat. July 30
10 am – 1 pm
Dragonflies at Large - garden decor
Workshop $55.
Materials $25. paid to instructor
Sun July 31
1:30 – 4:30 PM
Jewelry 101 - a foundation course
Learn to make a unique keychain, earrings and bracelet using only four basic tools. As part of this foundation course you’ll find out how to make hooks and “dangles”, how to use jump and split rings, crimps, end pins and more. Master basic techniques used to create many kinds of jewelry. All materials and instruction sheets provided. .
Code J31P
Materials $25. paid to instructor
Sat. Aug. 6
1:30 - 4:30 pm
Needle Felting for Beginners
Create one or more needle felted items like balls, ornaments, cat toys or felt jewelry. Basic techniques will be demonstrated and instructions about design choices and safe handling of tools will be included.
Code A06P
Workshop $55.
Materials $10. paid to instructor
Sat Aug 13
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Cookie Box Lantern Making
Learn how to create a lantern that is cut from box board (it can be an upcycled cookie or cereal box) and papered with colourful translucent paper for a stained glass effect. Discover ways of decorating paper and preparing it for use. The completed lantern may be equipped with a wire bail handle if desired. A variety of lighting options will be discussed, including safe LED lighting units. All materials are provided. . WORKSHOP Code A13P
artist/instructor: ALISON REID
www.amreid.ca register at- Eventbrite link
Workshop $55.
Materials $15. paid to instructor
Sun Aug 14
10 am - 1 pm
Introduction to Tintype Photography
Learn how authentic tintype portraits are created and about the history of this unique historical technique. Professional photographer, Horst Herget, will demonstrate the wet plate process and produce a sample portrait of participants. All materials are provided. .
WORKSHOP Code A14A
Workshop $55.
Material N/C
Sat Aug 20
10 am – 1 pm
Iris Fold Kimono Doll Cards - patterns 1 & 2
Discover the ancient art of Origami while using a variety of papers to create “kimonos”. Your completed designs are attached to a card. Everyone will complete three beautiful cards and take home templates to use at home. All materials are provided. .
Code A20A
Workshop $55.
Materials $25. paid to instructor
Sun Aug 21
10 am - 4 pm
Finding a Painting Within a Few Feet
Enjoy completing a painting while working out of doors in a lovely urban garden ( au plein air). Through several stages including planning, development and fine-tuning, participants will create and complete an acrylic painting. Paints, painting surfaces and equipment provided.
Code A21A
Workshop $95.
Materials $15. paid to instructor
Sat. Aug. 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! All materials provided. Code A27
Workshop $95.
Materials $15. paid to instructor
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Art Workshop REGISTRATION FORM for postal mail - copy and print the form below http://artistsgarden.blogspot.ca
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)
mail to: AGC Registrar, 345 Balliol St. , Toronto, ON. , M4S 1E1
or register and pay on line at Eventbrite links
* REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES HST.
Date ________________
Registrant Name: _________________________________
Phone #__________________________ StreetAddress________________________________________________________
Postall Code_________________________ Email__________________________
Workshop Code_____________
Workshop Title _____________________________________
Registration /Workshop fee: $ __________
*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.
Registration and fee must reach AGC no later than 7 days before the workshop date
Mailing Address: AGC , 345 Balliol St., Toronto, ON., M4S 1E1
Please register in person, on the web or by postal mail.
REGISTRATION FEES are non-refundable No registration will be taken at the time of a workshop.
Minimum registration to confirm a workshop- 3 registrants
Registrant signature _______________________________________________
( Parent/Guardian signature for youths between 14 – 18 yrs. Old )
_________________________________________________
From the Audience-
Aug. 3, 2016
"...this was my first visit to your garden/concert, only noticed it this year in Wholenote magazine. Although I didn't win a prize, I was a winner for coming and listening to this totally enjoyable evening, including the Cardinals.
I'll likely be back again, thank you."
Morty.
July 27, 2016
"What an incredible venue you have! I took a picture of Joel and Peter, and it really does look they are performing in the Garden of Eden! A lovely night all around. "
Suzi.
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