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.
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, Sept. 9 Ends: Oct. 21
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 Advanced 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 com-pound strokes. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. Please pick up the supply list when registering.
Begins: Tuesday, Nov. 4 Ends: Dec. 16
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Location: Craft Room
Instructor: Denise Savard Maximum: 10 students
Fee: Members: $50.00 Non-Members: $70.00
Advanced Acrylic Painting (Min. of 5 years previous experience)
Those registering must have at least 5 years experience and knowledge of skills used in acrylic paint. The instructor gives suggestions to improve skills in color and details of composition. 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, Sept. 11 Ends: Nov. 6 *No class Oct. 9, 16, & 23
Session 2: Thursdays, Nov. 13 Ends: Dec. 18
Location: West Community Room
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Fee: Members: $60.00 Non-Members: $80.00
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, Sept. 8 Ends: Oct. 27 *No class Oct. 13
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.*
Begins: Monday, Nov. 3 Ends: Dec. 15
Time: 10:00 am – Noon
Location: Craft Room
Fee: $50.00 Non-Members: $70.00
NEW Meandering Artist Books – Donna Gallant
Meandering artist books – this class is a little different. Out of one sheet of paper you will learn how to create an artist’s book. Fun and so easy. It will take two weeks, the first week we will create our page and the next week, we will assemble the book by folds and snips and glue. We will even create a cover for it. 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, Sept. 10 Ends: Sept. 24 *No class Sept. 17
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: Members: $30.00 Non-Members: $50.00
NEW Autumn Leaves & Berries – Donna Gallant
This two week class we will investigate fall leaves and berries using line and wash (watercolor and ink). We will learn about overlapping shapes, shadows and highlights. Great fall color mixing to create vibrant fall colors. 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, Oct. 8 Ends: Oct. 15
Time: 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: Members: $30.00 Non-Members: $50.00
NEW Shading – Donna Gallant
In this four week class we will unfold the effects of lightning and creating depth when we draw. Shadows and highlights create a realistic form. We will cover different types of shading and learn the basics of how to shade whether using strokes, blending, or erasing, you will learn effective shading techniques. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. *Please pick up a supply list when registering.*
Begins: Wednesday, Oct. 22 Ends: Nov. 19 *No class Nov. 5
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: Members: $40.00 Non-Members: $60.00
NEW Falling Snow – Donna Gallant
Let’s paint some snowy effects in the landscape with acrylics. Some simple painting techniques will help the illusion of snow falling and atmospheric lighting. No experience necessary but if you have some painting experience in acrylics, it will benefit your painting application and color mixing. This class is only 2 weeks long. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. *Please pick up a supply list when registering.
Begins: Wednesday, Dec. 10 Ends: Dec. 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 Who-Ville Grinch Tree Afternoon with Blooms Flowers
Come and create grinch trees! This is a fun afternoon workshop in partnership with Blooms Flowers. This is a great gift for friends or just as a decoration for the holidays! All supplies will be provided in a step-by-step format.
Begins: Wednesday, November 26
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: $55.00 for Nord-Bridge Members ONLY
NEW Paint and Sip Night!
Thanks to Smudge Art Studio we will create art over cocktails at Nord-Bridge guided by a professional artist. Grab your friends and spend two hours sipping, laughing and flexing your creative muscle. There is no experience needed and we will provide all the supplies so you don’t have to worry about a thing (except having a great time!). Must be 18+. This is for members and invited guests only. Alcohol may be purchased for an extra fee at the event with cash payment only. Please enter through the south-west doors. We will be painting the photo on the left.
Begins: Thursday, October 30
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: West Community Room
Fee: $55.00 for Nord-Bridge Members & Non- Members
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 at 1:30 pm in the new “Flex” room (located beside the pool room). For information on this Club, please talk to the co-coordinator, Sandy Nowell. There is a $20.00 fee for members. *Temporarily CANCELLED for Fall 2025 ONLY we will return in January of 2026.
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.
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.
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.
