Artists' Garden Cooperative & Plein Air

Workshop Registration Form

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To ensure success, registration and fee must reach AGC no later than 5 days before the workshop date. Please register in person or by postal mail.
No registration is accepted at the time of a workshop.

Please copy the form below to a Word document and print out:

AGC REGISTRATION FORM ✍
Date ________________

Please Fill in 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

Registrant Name: _________________________________
Phone #__________________________ Address___________________________________________________
Postal Code_________
Email __________________________________________

Workshop Selection(s)

Code_____ Date_______Title______________________________________________
Reg. Fee $______

Code_____
Date_______Title______________________________________________
Reg. Fee $______

= total registration $__________

I have read terms & conditions of 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
Do not include in registration payment.
Please keep a copy for your own records.
Groups of 4 or more students may arrange an alternate date/time for a workshop by contacting AGC Registrar: 416 487 0705

Garden Pavilion by Paul Raff

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Paul Raff is an architect, visual artist, and visionary thinker. His studio employs experts in architecture, development strategy, landscape, and interior design. From small house additions and pavilions to large international scale developments, the studio works closely with clients creating projects where art becomes life. Click here to learn more about Paul Raff's latest work.

The Plein Air Garden Concerts are held in the Pavilion of the Sky, designed by Paul Raff and built by Sasquatch at the Artists' Garden Cooperative.

Plein Air Concert Dates 2011

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I'm pleased to advise you of reserved concert dates with Plein Air Concerts.

As in years past, I've tried to combine performers who know our venue with some newcomers.

A short 'sampler' performance at our Launch Party, Tuesday, June 28 th, from 4:30 - 7:30 PM

Those who have indicated their availability for June 28 th are:

5:00 pm Taffanel Wind Ensemble
5:45 pm Phyllis Broom-Walker
6:30 pm Steve Raiken
7:15 pm Infinitely More

PLEIN AIR CONCERTS
Located at: the garden and pavilion, 345 Balliol St., Toronto, M4S 1E1

Seats are $10 on performance date. Season pass costs $80 (for 9 concerts).

Time: Wednesday evenings, July and August, from 7:30 – 9:00 pm.
RAIN OR SHINE
For reservations and season tickets contact:
Susan Brown, Project manager, 416 487 0705 artistsgarden@gmail.com
Summer Schedule, 2011:

Wed. July 6
Infinitely More , Gospel, Inspirational, Country, Pop with a healthy twist of Jazz

Wed. July 13
B.H. Maitland , Finger style guitar standards and originals

Wed. July 20
Julie McGregor & Norman Amadio, Jazz vocals and piano

Wed. July 27
Phyllis Broom-Walker , Stories Under The Mango Tree: about life, love, laughter

Wed. Aug. 4
Phyllis Broom-Walker, Storytelling for all ages

Wed. Aug. 3
Margot Roi, Vocal Jazz, mixing contemporary Pop, Folk & Blues
for a textured fresh sound

Wed. Aug. 10
Toronto Accolaides of Harmony Inc., Pop, Show Tunes and Folk Vocal Group

Wed. Aug. 17
Steve Raiken, Contemporary and Original Blues, Folk Vocal & Guitar

Wed. Aug. 24
Washboard Hank, Original vocals, humour and surprising instrumentation !

Wed. Aug. 31
Taffanel Wind Enemble , Classical DUO for Flute & Bassoon

Location & Directions

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Please use the map above as a guide to travel to the Artists' Garden Cooperative and Plein Air Garden Concerts. Click on the map to launch Google Maps for an interactive guide.

11th Annual Launch Party!

2007-06-08T21:12:00.009-04:00

You are invited to join us at the 11th Annual Artists' Garden Cooperative Launch Party on Tuesday, June 28 th, 2011 - TIME: 4:30 - 7:30 pm.

Meet the workshop leaders, view the garden, tea house, and studio, sample music performances. Many thanks to all who attended last year's Launch Party.

For location and driving directions, please click here to launch google maps. We have marked our location on the map for your convenience.

Activity Calendar (PDF) & Workshop Registration Form

2007-06-08T20:21:00.010-04:00

We are looking forward to another exciting summer of creative workshops and revitalizing garden concerts!

Our activity calendar is now available for download. Please click here to download the AGC Activity Calendar in PDF format.

The PDF includes a schedule and description of all the workshops as well as a schedule of concerts being held at the garden's tea house in July & August.

The registration form can be found below calendar listings. Please review the terms and conditions within the PDF before submitting your registration application.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Susan Brown, Registrar:

Email: artistsgarden@gmail.com
Tel: (416) 487-0705
Fax: (416) 487-2917

Date/ Time /Workshop Description / Reg. Fee / Materials fee/ Code/Artist

Tues. June 28
4:30–7:30 pm
AGC 11th 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 artistsgarden@gmail.com
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

Fri July 1
11:30 am- 2:00pm
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: municipal park Bathurst St. & St. Clair Ave.
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

Tues. July 5
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
ENAMELLING ON COPPER
Create a beautiful wearable artwork in the form of a pendant by learning how to enamel on copper.
Code J05
artist/instructor: Phyllis Broom-Walker
$95./ materials $12.

Wed. July 6
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
INTRO TO ACRYLIC PAINTING
Learn the basics of how to paint with acrylics using photo models or plein air approach.Create 16 “x 20” work on canvas using sketching, blocking and layering techniques.
Code J06
artist/instructor: Joan McGivney
$95. / materials $20.

Thurs. July 7
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
PRINTMAKING MADE EASY
Create an original one colour print with a hand cut linoleum plate. Create beautiful invitations, cards for all occasions or a unique artist’s print.
Code J07
artist/instructor: Jerry Silverberg
$95. / materials $18

Fri. July 8
9:30 am - 4:30pm
PHOTO-TRANSFER
An introduction to various techniques for transferring photo images to canvas, tiles, and paper. Produce three different works with transferred images. "Bring two 8x18 colour photocopies of photos you want to transfer to canvas and one or two small black and white photocopies of your favourites or old family pictures."
Code J08
artist/instructor: Francoise Cockburn
$95. / materials $15.

Mon. July 11
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
LANDSCAPE IN ACRYLIC 1
A comprehensive workshop for all levels of expertise. Learn about composition and design, colour mixing and colour palettes, and special effects by observing demonstrations. Develop your own painting.
Code J11
artist/instructor: Valerie Kent
$95. / materials $25.

Tues.July 12
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
LANDSCAPE IN ACRYLIC 2
Designed for artists who wish to develop more professional finish to their work,this workshop is planned for painting outdoors. Some previous experience painting with acrylics is recommended.
Code J12
artist/instructor: Valerie Kent
$95 / materials $25

Wed. July 13
9:30 am- 4:30pm
MIXED MEDIA PORTRAITS
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.
Code J13
artist/instructor: Joan McGivney
$95 / materials $15

Sat. July 16

9:30 am - 4:30pm

MANIFEST YOUR DREAM VISION BOARDING

Coaching combined with hands-on artistic activity will help participants create a futurevision book.. Everyone will complete a beautiful 8 page book as reference and guide to making wishes come true. The lasting results are new life skills and improved personal outlook to make it happen.

Code J16

artist/ instructor/ coach Sue Rumack

$95. / materials $25

Mon. July 18
1:30 pm- 4:30pm
INTRO TO ENCAUSTIC PAINTING
Using sound encaustic ( hot wax ) techniques, participants will produce 1 or more smallpaintings. Discover the beauty of colour and luminosity of wax-painted surfaces.
Code J18P
artist/instructor: Julie Hill
$55 / materials $15

Tues. July 19
9:30 am-4:30 pm
GREEN CONSCIOUS ARTMAKING
Experience art making with milk cartons and create: mixed media collage; accordion alphabet books; or a ring note pad. Explore and have fun!
Code J19
artist/instructor: Micheline Montgomery
$95. /materials $8.

6:30 –9:30 pm

BEADWORK: BEYOND STRINGING

Discover the world of beadweaving, the art of creating beadwork with a needle and thread. Make samplers of the basic techniques for reference. Pick favorite for making your own bracelet.

Code J19E
artist/instructor: Maria Rypan
$95. / materials $25.

Wed. July 20
9:30 am –4:30 pm
ENCAUSTIC PRINTING ON JAPANESE PAPERS.
The workshop morning will explore the unusual luminous effects of wax printing onJapanese papers. The afternoon will use the papers in a finished art project, either quiltbased or book art..
Code J20
artist/instructor: Maggie Doswell
$95/ materials $25.

Thurs. July 21
9:30 am- 4:30 pm
INTRO TO LANDSCAPE PAINTING
An introduction to acrylic painting techniques. Produce a 16” x 20” landscape on canvas based on a photo source.
Code J21
artist/instructor: Joan McGivney
$95. / materials $20.

Fri. July 22
9:30 am- 4:30 pm
ENCAUSTIC PAINTING
Using sound encaustic ( hot wax ) techniques, participants will produce 2 small paintings. Discover the beauty of colour and luminous wax surfaces in this unique approach to painting. Code J22
artist/instructor: Julie Hill
$95 / materials $15

Tues. July 26
9:30 am- 4:30 pm
FABRIC & PAPER COLLAGE QUILT
You need no sewing experience to integrate a variety of papers, fabrics and found objects into a unique quilt. Create a 12” x 12” quilt panel with no or limited sewing.
Code J26
artist/instructor: Karen Chisvin
$95./ materials $25.

6:30 –9:30 pm

BEADWORK: NETTING INTRO

Learn the basics of netting with this updated necklace or “Chicklet Bracelet.” Experience how different sized beads and their placement add textural interest. Great intro to beadweaving!

Code J26E
artist/instructor: Maria Rypan
$55. / materials $19. to

$25

Thurs. July 28
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
NO GLASS, NO MATT, NO FRAME WATERCOLOUR DISPLAY TECHNIQUE
Eliminate glass, matt and frames from now on. John will show you how to present your watercolour painting by adhering it to a solid surface followed by a special varnish process. Try it.. you’ll never go back to frames and glass!
Code J28P
artist/instructor: John Nussbaum
$55. / materials N/C

Fri. July.29
1:30 pm– 4:30 pm
PAINT WITHOUT A PLAN
Play with colour and abstract design, individually or in groups, using only acrylic paints and canvas.. a great activity for cooperative arts experiences or introducing colour mixing and abstract design... for any age or experience level !
Code J29P
artist/instructor: Susan Brown
$55. / materials $10.

Tues. Aug.2
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
INTRO TO MOSAICS
Make a beautiful mosaic mirror from an interesting plate while learning the basics of mosaic technique. Use plates provided or bring your own special ceramic plate if you wish to personalize your work.
Code A02
artist/instructor: Francoise Cockburn
$95./ materials $15.

6:30 –9:30 pm

BEADWORK: NETTED MOTIFS

Discover the how motifs are created. This workshop cracks the secret of all those seemingly- intricate designs from around the world. It’s all about color placement as you beadweave.
Code A02E
artist/instructor: Maria Rypan

$55. / materials $23.- $33.

Wed. Aug.3
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
PORTRAITS IN PENCIL CRAYON
An introduction to portrait drawing using pencil, conte and pastel. Work from a favourite photo source to complete a portrait drawing by the end of the workshop.
Code A03
artist/instructor: Joan McGivney
$95./materials $15.

Thurs. Aug. 4
1:30- 4:30 pm
PERSONAL NARRATIVE AND DESIGN
Explore ways of developing personal imagery and symbols while learning design concepts. Work with colour, drawing and collage techniques.
Code A04
artist/instructor: Susan Brown
$55./ materials $15.

Mon. Aug. 8
9:30 am–4:30 pm
Intro to WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
Paint landscapes and flowers immediately. Step by step demonstrations. Learn theory, helpful tips through hands on activity.
Code A08
artist/instructor: Valerie Kent
$95./ materials $15.

Tues. Aug. 9
9:30 am- 4:30 pm
MIXED MEDIA PORTRAITS
Use a photocopy of a favourite family photo to create an 8”x10” painting that will be awonderful family momento. To get started, bring the original photo and an 8”x10”black & white photocopy of it to the workshop.
Code A09
artist/instructor: Joan McGivney
$95/ materials $15

Thurs. Aug. 11
1:30 am- 4:30 pm
PRINTMAKING MADE EASY- MULTICOLOUR REDUCTION METHOD
Create multi-coloured prints by carving and reducing the printing plate as the print design develops. Produce a collection of multi-coloured prints.
Code A11P
artist/instructor: Jerry Silverberg
$55./ materials $15.

Fri. Aug. 12
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
EARTH-FRIENDLY BOOK MAKING
Recycle materials while you learn simple binding techniques and practice collage, painting and mixed media techniques to create unique envelope, scroll or shipping tag books, paper bag or house journals.
Code A12
artist/instructor: Micheline Montgomery
$95. /materials $8.

Sun. Aug. 14

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

MANIFEST YOUR DREAM VISION BOARDING

Coaching combined with hands-on artistic activity will help participants create a future vision book.. Everyone will complete a beautiful 8 page book as reference and guide to making wishes come true. The lasting results are new life skills and improved personal outlook to make it happen.
Code A14
artist/ instructor/ coach Sue Rumack
$95/ materials $25

Mon. Aug. 15
1:30 pm– 4:30pm
NO GLASS, NO MATT, NO FRAME WATER-COLOUR DISPLAY TECHNIQUE
Eliminate glass, matt and frames from now on. John will show you how to present your watercolour painting by adhering it to a solid surface followed by a special varnish process. Try it.. you’ll never go back to frames and glass!
Code A15P
artist/instructor: John Nussbaum
$55./ materials N/C

Tues. Aug16
9:30 am- 4:30 pm
FABRIC & PAPER COLLAGE QUILT
You need no sewing experience to integrate a variety of papers, fabrics and found objects into a unique quilt. Create a 12” x 12” quilt panel with no or limited sewing.
Code A16
artist/instructor: Karen Chisvin
$95./ materials $25.

Wed. Aug. 17
9:30 am –4:30 pm
ENCAUSTIC PRINTING ON JAPANESE PAPERS.
The workshop morning will explore the unusual luminous effects of wax printing on Japanese papers. The afternoon will use the papers in a finished art project, either quilt based or book art..
Code A17
artist/instructor: Maggie Doswell
$95 / materials $25.

Thurs. Aug. 18
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
SYMBOLIC SELF PORTRAIT & SCULPTURE
Working from personal symbols and images learn how to draw and construct a sculptural macquette.
Code A18
artist/instructor: Susan Brown
$95./ materials $15.

Fri. Aug. 19
1:30 am- 4:30pm
PRINTMAKING MADE EASY -MULTICOLOUR REDUCTION METHOD
Create multi-coloured prints by carving and reducing the printing plate as the print design develops. Produce a collection of multi-coloured prints. Code A19P artist/instructor: Jerry Silverberg$55./ materials $15.

Workshop Proposal Form 2010/11

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You are invited to help create the Artists' Garden Cooperative Active Education In The Arts, community arts conference project program in July and August.

Special Features for Artists/Educators
- cost effective promotion and marketing of you and your work
- free workshop instruction space in prime downtown location
- expert administration and registrar service
- internet presence through the Artists' Garden portal and home page
- professional development support
- small group instruction
- limited time commitment for maximum reward

The Participant Profile
Your target demographic is professional women, aged 30-55 and youth aged 11-17. Our learners enjoy hands-on approaches to learning; are individuals who prefer working and learning in small groups; feel comfortable in an informal setting; prefer short term productive activities.

Workshop/Seminar Format
Your short term activities should provide a complete experience for 4-8 learners. Note: These are standalone workshops not a course. Options include:

1/2 day workshops - 3hrs
(9:30am - 12:30pm) or (1:30pm - 4:30pm) or (6:30pm - 9:30pm)
Honorarium - $100

Full day workshops - 6hrs
9:30am - 4:30pm with lunch break
Honorarium - $200

Instructors and presenters whose workshops or seminars are included in the conference program must be professional artists or artist/educators. Experience in the Ontario Arts Council Artist in Education program would be an asset.

Proposal forms should be returned, signed and complete, to:
Susan Brown
The Artists' Garden Cooperative
345 Balliol St.,
Toronto, ON M4S 1E1

OR by fax to:
Susan Brown, Project Manager
The Artists' Garden Cooperative
(416) 487-2917

Click here to download the Workshop Proposal Form (PDF format)
Deadline for Workshop Proposals: April 15

Performers' Proposal Form 2010/11

2007-02-02T20:09:00.004-05:00

Are you a musician and are interested in performing at the Plein Air garden concerts series? You are invited to become part of an exciting new summer concert series!

Special Features for Musicians
- cost effective promotion and marketing of you and your work
- free performance space in prime downtown location
- expert administration and registrar service
- internet presence through the Artists' Garden portal and home page
- professional development support
- intimate, smoke-free venue
- limited time commitment for maximum reward

Musicians or groups who are included in the garden concert program must be professional musician or music educators.

Proposal forms and music samples should be returned
(forms signed and complete) to:
Susan Brown
The Artists' Garden Cooperative
345 Balliol St.,
Toronto, ON M4S 1E1

OR fax forms to:
Susan Brown, Project Manager
The Artists' Garden Cooperative
(416) 487-2917

Click here to download the Performers' Proposal Form (PDF format)
Deadline for Musician Proposals: April 16, 2010.