Arts & Craft Programs
*In order to take advantage of Nord-Bridge member price for the programs, a current 2024 membership is required. The course registration fee must be paid in full prior to the start of class.
NEW Landscapes in Collage with Donna Gallant!
Ever wanted to use up old paintings, papers, scrapbook papers, old letters or book papers, and other papers you’ve been hanging on too, this is a great class for you.
We will work with photos of our prairie landscape and rip, tear, and cut out our shape to create the shapes in the land and sky. It’s a totally unique and fun way to paint.
This class will be a two week workshop with new way to create a landscape. Please pick up a supply sheet upon registration.
Dates: Wednesday, July 10 & 17th
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Fee: $25.00 Members $45.00 Non Members
NEW Birds and Butterflies in Watercolor with Donna Gallant
This two week workshop will concentrate on the wonderful colours and patterns in birds and butterflies. We will learn a few bleeding and blending techniques with these simple creatures and how to paint feather textures and patterns. Each type of bird species have specific patterns, but no two birds are exactly alike. No experience necessary, just an open mind. *Please pick up a supply sheet upon registration
Begins: Wednesday, August 7 & 14
Location: Craft Room
Time:1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Fee:Members: $25.00 Non-Members: $45.00
Arts & Crafts Clubs- Members Only
NEW Paper Tole / Handy Crafters
The Paper Tole group takes multiple copies of a printed piece of art, and then cut, shape, mold and elevate the artwork to make three dimensional prints. More recently this group now creates new cards together. This is an introduction to card making, learning measurements, and decorating using a Cricut machine and paper. Some supplies included but please contact Louise or 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 & Fridays at 10:00 am in the Flex Room & Fridays 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 $15.00 for Wednesday and $15.00 for Friday classes. We run throughout the summer.
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.
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 at 1:30 pm in the new “Flex” room (located beside the pool room) There will be no club from September– December 2024. For information on this Club, please talk to the co-coordinator, Sandy Nowell. There is a $20.00 fee for members.
Quilters/Krafters Koffee Klub
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 Lois Cicman.
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 fund-raiser 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.
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. *No class on June 6th.
