Arts & Craft Programs
*In order to take advantage of Nord-Bridge member price for the programs, a current 2026 membership is required. The course registration fee must be paid in full prior to the start of class.
Beginners Watercolor (No Experience Required)
If you are one of many beginners who think they cannot paint or draw, this is the watercolor class for you. It will calm all your fears. You will be guided through different techniques and textures such as bubble wrap, facial tissue and salt, and show you how to properly use your brushes and mix color on your paper. By the end of seven sessions, you will have the confidence in your ability to paint on your own and to have lots of paintings to show your family. The first class will be an introduction to the world of watercolor. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. Please pick up the supply list when registering.
Begins: Tuesday, Jan. 13 Ends: Feb. 24
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Craft Room
Instructor: Denise Savard
Maximum: 8 students
Fee: Members: $50.00 Non-Members: $70.00
NEW Intermediate Watercolor (Minimum of 4 years previous experience required)
This class is for those who have more experience in painting by themselves with proper paints and brushes and are able to paint with minimal supervision. We will be layering grass, defining color swatch of real flowers and compound strokes. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. Please pick up the supply list when registering.
Session 1: Tuesday, Mar. 3 Ends: Apr. 21 *No class Mar. 24
Session 2: Tuesday, Apr. 28 Ends: June 9
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Craft Room
Instructor: Denise Savard
Maximum: 8 students
Fee: Members: $50.00 (for each session) Non-Members: $70.00
Advanced Acrylic Painting with Karina Mak (Min. of 5 years previous experience)
In this acrylic painting class, you will not only learn how to paint with acrylics, but also experiment with color mixing, develop brush stroke techniques, discover how to glaze, and practice composition using still life and photos for reference. The purpose of this class is to improve your painting skills and to have fun! The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. A complete supply list will be given at the time of registration.
Session 1: Thursdays, Jan. 15 Ends: Feb. 26
Session 2: Thursdays, Mar. 5 Ends: Apr. 16
Session 3: Thursdays, Apr. 23 Ends: June 11 *No class June 4
Location: Flex Room
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Fee: Members: $60.00 (for each session) Non-Members: $80.00 (for each session)
Instructor: Karina Mak
Beginners Acrylic Painting with Gordon Perret
Experiment with various techniques and styles used in acrylic painting. We will learn basic techniques in acrylic painting, such as blending, mixing colors, use of washes, dry brushing, and creating textures. We will also design elements important in painting like composition, use of line and texture and the use of color in painting using basic color theory, atmospheric perspective, color and mood. We will use the topics of still life and landscape to learn these skills. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. *Please pick up a supply list when registering.*
Begins: Monday, Jan. 12 Ends: Mar. 2 *No class Feb. 16
Time: 10:00 am – Noon
Location: Craft Room
Fee: $50.00 Non-Members: $70.00
NEW Sketching and Drawing with Gordon Perret
Drawing is an art form in itself but is a basic skill that really helps you be more successful in most media in art and crafts like painting, print making, sculpture, weaving, batik, etc. Basically anything where you are working from some kind of image. In this six week class while learning how to best use these drawing materials you will learn; Proportion in objects, people and animals, Use of line; contour, cross hatching etc. Composition (use of space), Shading and contrast. Perspective or depth in a drawing. We will be drawing from real objects, photos and your imagination. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. *Please pick up a supply list when registering.*
Session 1: Mondays, Mar. 9 Ends: Apr. 27 *No class April 6
Session 2: Mondays, May 4 Ends: June 22 *No class May 18
Time: 10:00 am – Noon
Location: Craft Room
Fee: $50.00 (for each session) Non-Members: $70.00 (for each session)
NEW Ukrainian Easter Egg Painting – Three Hour Workshop
Back by popular demand we are happy to offer another Ukrainian Easter Egg Painting class. Come learn how to create your own Ukrainian Egg masterpiece just in time for Easter with Janet Tilbe who has many years of experience! All supplies will be provided and no previous experience required. Morning or afternoon option available.
Begins: Tuesday, March 24
Location: Craft Room
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 1:00pm – 4:00 pm
Fee: Members: $30.00 Non Members: $50.00
NEW Brush Strokes – Donna Gallant
Ever wondered how many things you can do with your brush. In this two week class you will learn how many ways you can use your brush and which brush makes the best marks for all kinds of subjects like leaves, trees, flowers, grass, etc. Learn how to blend, soften edges and create unique and interesting realistic textures. This class is great for beginners who what to learn how to work with your tools. It will benefit all your future painting. This is for all skill levels. The participant is re quired to buy their own supplies before the class. *Please pick up a supply list when registering.*
Begins: Wednesday, Jan. 28 Ends: Feb. 4
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: Members: $30.00 Non-Members: $50.00
NEW Color My World- Donna Gallant
This three week class will help you learn about colour mixing and basic colour theory and how to match the right colour. This class is great for the beginner as well as some that want to learn more. Learn how to lighten a colour, darken and colour, how to make shades for depth, how to tell if a colour is warm or cool. This class can work for any painting medium like watercolour, acrylic, coloured pencil, pastels, tempera, gouache, ink, and even felt pens. You choose what you like to work with. It will be more than just colour charts, we will apply the theory to practical use by completing a painting. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. *Please pick up a supply list when registering.*
Begins: Wednesday, Feb. 18 Ends: Mar. 4
Time: 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: Members: $35.00 Non-Members: $55.00
NEW Abstract Watercolor Landscapes- Donna Gallant
This three week class will be an exploration of abstract landscapes in a simple and colourful application. Using a plastic card or palette knife, water, and paint, we will manipulate the paper to create dynamic landscapes. Fun and easy, at the same time learning about land masses and space. Good for any level. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. *Please pick up a supply list when registering.
Begins: Wednesday, Mar. 18 Ends: Apr. 1
Time: 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: Members: $35.00 Non-Members: $55.00
NEW How to Draw Perspective – Donna Gallant
In this three week class, you will learn about perspective. How to make your art more three dimensional by using proper perspective with one, two and three point vanishing points. It’s not as hard as you may think. You will go through the processes with a step by step instruction on each type of perspective. It will definitely improve your understanding and rendering of depth and space in your art making. No experience necessary. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. *Please pick up a supply list when registering.*
Begins: Wednesday, Apr. 15 Ends: April 29
Time: 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: Members: $35.00 Non-Members: $55.00
NEW Paint Your House in Acrylic – Donna Gallant
After paint your house in watercolour in the past, we will now do a paint your house in acrylic. In this three week class you will learn a quick and easy way of transferring your image onto a canvas or paper first. Then you will do an under painting to set up your painting, then you will apply the your paint. Learn about paint application, mixing the right colours, adding shading and highlights, and how to create the right perspective to make your house more realistic. You don’t have to paint your house, any house will be fine, your choice. Having some painting experience will be helpful. Challenge yourself to try some thing new. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. *Please pick up a supply list when registering.*
Begins: Wednesday, May 13 Ends: May 27
Time: 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: Members: $35.00 Non-Members: $55.00
NEW Dog Portrait in Watercolors – Donna Gallant
Try your hand at painting a dog portrait in watercolour. In this two week class we will keep it simple. You will learn about starting with the head shape and then where to put the eyes, ears and mouth to make the portions correct. Highlights and shading will bring it to life. This is for all levels but previous experience in watercolor would help. The participant is re quired to buy their own supplies before the class. *Please pick up a supply list when registering.*
Begins: Wednesday, June 10 Ends: June 17
Time: 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: Members: $30.00 Non-Members: $50.00
Special Art Classes for a Limited Time!
NEW Ukrainian Easter Egg Painting – Three Hour Workshop
Back by popular demand we are happy to offer another Ukrainian Easter Egg Painting class. Come learn how to create your own Ukrainian Egg masterpiece just in time for Easter with Janet Tilbe who has many years of experience! All supplies will be provided and no previous experience required. Morning or afternoon option available.
Begins: Tuesday, March 24
Location: Craft Room
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 1:00pm – 4:00 pm
Fee: Members: $30.00 Non Members: $50.00
Arts & Crafts Clubs – Members Only
NEW Handy Crafters
Come craft with us! Bring along any craft you enjoy doing. We also create cards together. This is an introduction to card making learning measurements and decorating using a manual dye cutting machine, paper, and embellishments. Some supplies included but please contact Connie for more info. Instruction for card making is provided on Wednesdays and “go at your own pace” classes are on Fridays. This group meets on Wednesdays at 9:00 am in the Flex room & Fridays at 9:00 am in the Craft Room. For information on this Club, please talk to the coordinator Connie Quintin at 403-795-7709. There is a member annual fee of $20.00 for Wednesday and $20.00 for Friday classes.
Art & Soul Watercolor Club
The Watercolor Club is a group of painters who have been meeting on a regular basis, sharing ideas, techniques and resources. While their primary purpose is to paint, it is important that the group retain its friendly, positive, encouraging atmosphere. The group plans occasional one day workshops, and would welcome artists who are willing to teach. The Watercolor Club meets every Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 pm in the new “Flex” room (located beside the pool room). For information on this Club, please talk to the co-coordinator Erika Bosters. There is a $20.00 fee for members. This program is now FULL.
NEW Watercolor Club
This is the newest watercolor club similar to the “Art and Soul Watercolor Club” where a group of painters meet on a regular basis, sharing ideas, techniques and resources. The Watercolor Club meets every Friday afternoon starting Jan. 16 at 1:00pm in the “Flex” room (located beside the pool room) There will be no club from September– December 2026. For information on this Club, please talk to the co-coordinator, Sandy Nowell. There is a $20.00 fee for members.
Quilters Krafters
This group of crafters is calling all knitters, crocheters, quilters, and crafters. They invite you to meet with them on a weekly basis for a social get-together. Bring your own work projects to work on, and ideas to share. The Club meets every Monday afternoon in the new Flex Room (located beside the pool room) from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Due to the class filling up we now ask that participants come at either 1pm or 2pm. For more information on this club please contact Ashley at Nord-Bridge 403-329-3222.
The Card Crafters
We have so much fun, you should really join us every Thursday morning (9:00 am in the Craft Room) as we make new creations from donated greeting cards. Our cards are then sold in the Gift Boutique as a fundraiser for Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre. No special skills required except a good sense of humor and the ability to cut and paste and create. For more information, please talk with the coordinator, Pat Kincade. This program is now FULL
Woodcarving
In this class you will learn the art of carving wood. You will be able to create your own carved projects. Beginning students who have little or no experience in carving are welcome. Come join in for an adventure in Woodcarving. This is a go at your own pace class and instruction will not be given. This is on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm -3:30 pm in the Craft Room. There is a member fee of $15.00 and a Non Member fee of $35.00 for both Monday and Thursday. *No class June 4
