cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 51 Artistic Expressions: Cartooning 16 + Years Discover the fundamentals of sketching stick figures, animals, faces and beyond. In addition, depending on your skill level and interests, you may also delve into subjects like shading, perspective and basic storytelling. Instructor: David Harvey Sat, Apr 4-May 9 | 12:30-1:30 pm | $42/6 | 163465 Sat, May 16-Jun 27 | 12:30-1:30 pm | $42/6 | 163466 Oliver Woods Community Centre Drawing Digitally with Procreate NEW! This fun, fast-paced intro to digital drawing gets you creating right away. We will dive into setting up your iPad and Apple Pencil, mastering the Procreate interface, choosing the right canvas and brushes and turning your sketches into polished digital artwork. Along the way you will play with a variety of tools and then export your work for print, social media and even satisfying time-lapse videos. Bring your own iPad with Apple Pencil, Procreate installed and a charger. Android tablets with other apps are welcome. This course is iPad and Procreate-based, but many of the skills will transfer. Get ready to draw, experiment and have fun. Instructor: Amy Pye Wed, Apr 8-29 | 5-6 pm | $60/4 | 163377 Wed, May 6-27 | 5-6 pm | $60/4 | 163381 Beban Park Social Centre So You Wanna Make a Children’s Book NEW! This lively workshop pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to bring a kids’ book to life. From choosing the right age group and pacing your story, to shaping your narrative and planning illustration flow, you will learn how words and pictures work together on the page. Learn how to work with illustrators, the basics of contracts and copyright and break down today’s publishing paths so you can choose what fits your goals. Instructor: Amy Pye Sat, Apr 25 | 1-4 pm | $60/1 | 163373 Sat, May 30 | 1-4 pm | $60/1 | 163374 Sat, Jun 20 | 1-4 pm | $60/1 | 163375 Bowen Park Complex WORKSHOP WEEK: POTTERY WITH PERSONALITY Unleash your creativity and give your pottery a personality of its own! Workshop Week: Pottery with Personality, held from July 6-11, is a vibrant, hands-on series designed for makers of all levels who want to explore the art of surface decoration in fun, expressive and inspiring ways. Glazing 101 NEW! Step into the colourful world of pottery glazing! In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll discover tips and tricks for successfully glazing your work. Learn techniques for glazing a variety of forms and how to use wax resist for function and decoration. Test tiles will be available for use, or bring your own bisqued work. Instructor: Sarah Plamondon Mon, Jul 6 | 5:30-8:30 pm | $89/1 | 164351 Custom Stamp Making NEW! Design and carve your own custom stamps to create textures, patterns and signature marks that make your pottery uniquely yours. Instructor: Gillian Hall Tue, Jul 7 | 6-9 pm | $79/1 | 164349 Impressions of Nature NEW! Join us for a creative session where clay meets the beauty of the natural world. Explore the art of creating botanical impressions by pressing real plants, leaves and natural textures into soft clay. Once the patterns are revealed, we’ll bring each piece to life using vibrant colour flooding techniques that highlight the delicate details of every imprint. This workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike. Come connect with nature, play with texture and colour and craft a one-of-a kind ceramic piece that celebrates the beauty of the outdoors. Instructor: Gillian Hall Wed, Jul 8 | 10 am-12:30 pm | $79/1 | 164580 Clay & Coffee NEW! Sip, shape and create a beautiful handbuilt mug in this relaxing experience. Enjoy a warm drink while learning the art of basic handbuilding techniques and how to personalize your mug with design, decoration, shaping tips and glaze colour. This workshop is perfect for beginners and enthusiastic potters alike. Bring a mug with a closed lid if you wish to enjoy a warm drink. Instructor: Gillian Hall Thu, Jul 9 | 9-11:30 am | $65/1 | 163694 Stencil Resist NEW! Learn to create your own unique stencils and how to layer underglazes for colorful effects. In this workshop you will complete a set of coasters or small bowls to showcase your new decorative skills. Beginner-friendly, but some clay experience is recommended. Instructor: Sarah Plamondon Fri, Jul 10 | 12:30-5:30 pm | $99/1 | 164496 Sgraffito NEW! Discover the bold and expressive beauty of carving through coloured slip to reveal eyecatching contrasting layers beneath. This workshop is ideal for anyone who loves surface design. Instructor: Megan Young and Sarah Minhas Thu, Jul 9 | 5:30-8:30 pm | $79/1 | 164578 Sat, Jul 11 | 1:30-4:30 pm | $79/1 | 164350
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