Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 46 Wet Felting Learn how to turn raw wool into useful felted creations, such as slippers, a purse or a tea cozy. Take your completed creation home at the end of class. Wet felting uses wool, soap, warm water and agitation. All materials are provided. Instructor: Rosie Barlak Sun, Nov 1 | 10 am-4 pm | $90/1 | 173317 Sun, Feb 21| 10 am-4 pm | $90/1 | 173318 Bowen Park Complex Journal Making Workshop Make a one-of-a-kind writing journal! In this class we will make two signature journals using vintage book pages, maps, music pages, lace, envelopes and a wide variety of “found” papers to write on. The journal will be theme based. You can choose one of six samples on the first night. Inside we add pockets, flips, tags and journaling cards. Use your imagination to personalize your unique journal. Instructor: Brenda Graw Sat, Nov 7-Dec 5 | 11:30 am-1 pm | $65/5 | 173817 Bowen Park Complex Fine Ring Stacking Workshop Learn to size your finger, develop basic silversmith and soldering skills and become familiar with studio safety, torch use, texturing and finishing techniques. All supplies, including silver, are included in the cost. You will leave with three stunning rings that you crafted yourself! Instructor: Angela Scorer Sun, Sep 20 | 10:30 am-1:30 pm | $139/1 | 172856 Sun, Oct 18 | 10:30 am-1:30 pm | $139/1 | 172858 Sun, Jan 17 | 10:30 am-1:30 pm | $139/1 | 173329 Sun, Mar 7 | 10:30 am-1:30 pm | $139/1 | 173332 Bowen Park Complex Wide Ring Stacking Workshop Learn to size your finger, develop basic silversmith and soldering skills and become familiar with studio safety, torch use, texturing and finishing techniques. All supplies, including silver, are included in the cost. You will leave with a stunning wide hammered ring and a fine stacking ring that you crafted yourself! Instructor: Angela Scorer Sun, Sep 20 | 2:30-5:30 pm | $139/1 | 172857 Sun, Oct 18 | 2:30-5:30 pm | $139/1 | 172859 Sun, Jan 17 | 2:30-5:30 pm | $139/1 | 173331 Sun, Mar 7 | 2:30-5:30 pm | $139/1 | 173333 Bowen Park Complex Creating Writing - LEVEL 1 For writers of all ages, stripes and colours! Whether you’re just starting out or are a polished author ready to breathe life into your manuscripts, memoirs or poems, join in for helpful tips, passion and weekly writing sessions. Solid, constructive feedback helps unleash your ideas to bring your pages alive. Novel, novella, memoir, poetry, anthology…it’s all yours to explore and create. Bring your inner writer to this exciting, interactive course. Instructor: Ange Frymire Mon, Sep 14-Nov 9 | 6-9 pm | $200/8 | 170515 Mon, Jan 11-Mar 8 | 6-9 pm | $200/8 | 170521 Bowen Park Complex Creating Writing Circle Do you have a story to tell? Let loose your ideas, imagination and passion in this writing circle. You will be guided through writing prompts, discussion, feedback and inspiration to work on your stories or poems. Curate your words in a non-judgemental, safe and confidential environment. Master your writing excellence through editing, discussions and suggestions that improve your abilities and inspire your inner muse. Instructor: Ange Frymire Mon, Nov 16-Dec 14 | 6-9 pm | $150/5 | 174345 Bowen Park Complex Mixed Media Art Come explore and learn a variety of art techniques, including intuitive painting, collage, stamping and more. If you are looking for an introduction to art, craving some fun and lightness and/or you are wanting to move through your fear of making art, this class is for you. We will create a few art pieces, imbuing them with your own personal meaning. A supply list will be given at the first class. Instructor: Soleila Erickson Sat, Sep 19-Oct 17 | 2-4:30 pm | $130/5 | 168931 Sat, Nov 7-Dec 5 | 2-4:30 pm | $130/5 | 169563 Sat, Jan 16-Feb 13 | 2-4:30 pm | $130/5 | 169564 Sat, Mar 6-Apr 3 | 2-4:30 pm | $130/5 | 169566 Bowen Park Complex Arts & Crafts
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