Arts & Craft Programs
*In order to take advantage of Nord-Bridge member price for the programs, a current 2025 membership is required. The course registration fee must be paid in full prior to the start of class.
NEW Paint Your House with Donna Gallant
Don’t be afraid by the title. This two week class will show you how to use a tracing methods to draw your house and then we will use watercolour to paint it in. You can draw your house, a dream house, past house you may have lived in or someone else’s house – your choice. We will trace, then ink the drawing, then paint it in. You will learn how to mix shading colours to help define the light and dark areas of your house and we will use our lines to define textures. Come and join us to paint your house.*Please pick up a supply sheet upon registration.
Begins: Wednesday, July 9 & 16
Location: Craft Room
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Donna Gallant Fee: Members: $30.00
Non-Members: $50.00
NEW Summer Flowers with Line & Watercolor Pencils with Donna Gallant
In this two week class we will draw and paint our summer flowers. With this technique you can draw flowers using a combination felt pen and watercolour pencils. Then add water and see the magic. It’s such a unique way of mixing it up and creating some interesting works. It’s really about line and colour. *Please pick up a supply sheet upon registration
Begins: Wednesday, July 23 & 30
Location: Craft Room Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Donna Gallant Fee: Members: $30.00
Non-Members: $50.00
NEW Beginners Watercolor- Horizons with Donna Gallant
In this three week class, we will study the effects of the changing light on horizons. Whether flat prairies, mountains ranges or seascapes, they all are quite different depending on the sun’s location. You will learn about atmospheric lighting and perspective and how to mix the right colours. A great class for beginners because the shapes will be simple and our subject doesn’t need much detail.*Please pick up a supply sheet upon registration
Begins: Wednesday, August 13, 20, & 27
Location: Craft Room Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Donna Gallant Fee: Members: $35.00
Non-Members: $55.00
Arts & Crafts Clubs – Members Only
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 class is ongoing so you can register and join anytime 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 classes.
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 at 1:00 pm in the new “Flex” room (located beside the pool room) There will be no club from September– December 2025. 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. For more information on this club please contact Bonny Kelly
