CVA Course Overview

Palette and Pencil Plus
Watercolour for Beginners Waitlist

This is the fundamentals course that you will need to get started in watercolours the right way. You will learn all the fundamental methods, techniques and skills that you need to master this wonderful medium and paint beautiful landscapes as we practise our skills.

Discover the Magic of Watercolour with Marlene Madole! (class is full) Waitlist

Instructor: Marlene Madole
Dates: Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $200 Non Member. $180 Member

Marlene Madole — painter, drawer and printmaker is known for her extraordinary treatment of light, Marlene draws viewers into the heart of her artistic intent. A Life Member and Past President of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC), she has exhibited for over 40 years across Canada and internationally, including Vancouver, Toronto, Italy’s FabrianoInAquarello Festival, and the CSPWC’s Open Water International Exhibition, Mexican Biennial, and exchange exhibitions with France and California.

A recipient of multiple Ontario Arts Council grants and an Artist Residency in Georgian Bay Islands National Park, Marlene’s work appears in collections across Canada, the USA, and Europe — and will soon join the Royal Collection Trust for CSPWC’s 100th Anniversary.

Location
Cedarville Cottage, 183 Main St S. Georgetown

To see Marlene's work visit: www.williamsmill.com/marlene-madole

Expressive Watercolour (Intermediate)Waitlist
Take your watercolours to the next level as we work together on exploring design composition and advanced watercolour skills and techniques.

Heritage Handweavers and Spinners
Weave a scarf - Register
Instructor: Marguerite Reid
Date: Nov. 2
Time: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cost: $170.00 Non Member. $150.00 Member.

A special one-day weaving workshop and create your own scarf!
No experience is needed—our looms are prepped and ready for you to weave a beautiful, handmade piece to take home the same day.

Heritage Handweavers and Spinners

Learn to Weave: Wait List
Instructor: Marguerite Reid
Dates: TBA

No experience needed. In this 5 session course you learn the basics of weaving: making a warp, dressing a loom, reading patterns, weaving your own project, and finsihing your cloth.

Potters and Sculptors
Pottery on the Wheel evening sessions - Waitlist
Instructor: Alison Sharp
Dates: TBA (8 weeks)
Cost: $375 Non Member. $350 Member

This course will teach elementary potting techniques, including throwing the basic forms and introducing Glazing and Decorating. Limited tools will be loaned during the program's term, and all supplies, glazes, and firing costs are included in the course fee.

Pottery on the Wheel morning sessions - Waitlist
Instructor: Frans Rood
Dates: TBA (8 weeks)
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $375 Non Member. $350 Member.

This course will teach elementary potting techniques, including throwing the basic forms and introducing Glazing and Decorating. Limited tools will be loaned during the program's term, and all supplies, glazes, and firing costs are included in the course fee.

Stained Glass Artisans
One Day Stained Glass - Suncatcher - Waitlist

Instructor: Brenda Tolton Golden
Date: TBA
Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: $140 Non Member. $125 Member.

This course is designed to teach the beginner the basics of using a pattern, scoring methods, breaking out, grinding, foiling, and soldering coloured and textured glass. The small class size affords greater teaching time to each participant. All tools and equipment are included in the course fee.

Stained Glass Artisans
One Day Stained Glass - Suncatcher - Class has been cancelled

Instructor: Brenda Tolton Golden
Date: Nov. 15
Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: $140 Non Member. $125 Member.

This course is designed to teach the beginner the basics of using a pattern, scoring methods, breaking out, grinding, foiling, and soldering coloured and textured glass. The small class size affords greater teaching time to each participant. All tools and equipment are included in the course fee.

Stained Glass Artisans
One Day Stained Glass - Suncatcher
This class is now full.

Instructor: Brenda Tolton Golden
Date: Dec. 14
Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: $140 Non Member. $125 Member.

This course is designed to teach the beginner the basics of using a pattern, scoring methods, breaking out, grinding, foiling, and soldering coloured and textured glass. The small class size affords greater teaching time to each participant. All tools and equipment are included in the course fee.

Stained Glass Beginner Course Waitlist

Instructor: Brenda Tolton Golden
Dates: TBA
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30pm
Cost: $ 320 Non Member. $300 Member

This course will explore the world of stained glass and teach you how to create beautiful handcrafted pieces for your home, family, and friends. You will learn the basics of using a pattern, scoring methods, breaking out, grinding, foiling and soldering of coloured and textured glass. Students will work on a project either a Lantern or a small sun-catcher and a 8 x 10 project panel.

Stained Glass Spinner Waitlist
Instructor: Brenda Tolton Golden
Ready to take your stained glass skills to the next level? Join us for an intermediate-level class where you’ll create a stunning, three-sided stained glass spinner! Prerequisite: Must have some experience with stained glass. Come explore new techniques, refine your craft, and leave with a mesmerizing piece of art that catches the light beautifully!

Crochet
Beginner Crochet - Waitlist
Instructor: Helen McLaughlin

In this beginner Crochet class, students will receive a crochet hook and yarn.
You will learn to start and finish a piece

chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double, double and treble crochet to put a ridged surface in the design
read a pattern
create a Granny square using a number of these stitches
join squares together.
You will start a small project, of your choice, such as a scarf, hat or bag, in the second/third week.