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.
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. CANCELLED
Begins: Tuesday, Sept. 10 Ends: Oct. 22
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 compound strokes. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. Please pick up the supply list when registering.
Begins: Tuesday, Oct. 29 Ends: Dec. 10
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. 19 Ends: Oct. 24
Session 2: Thursdays, Nov. 7 Ends: Dec. 12
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. 9 Ends: Oct. 21 *No class Oct. 14
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, Oct. 28 Ends: Dec. 9 *No class Nov. 11
Time: 10:00 am – Noon
Location: Craft Room
Fee: $50.00 Non-Members: $70.00
NEW Fall Sunsets in Watercolor – Donna Gallant
Sunsets in the fall can be so dramatic and breathtaking and painting them in watercolour is much easier and faster than most mediums. You will learn how to layer watercolours to get that deep intense colour needed to portray those glowing scenes, especially in October. We will concentrate on our local prairie sunsets with wonderful grassy silhouettes. This is for all skill levels. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. *Please pick up a supply list when registering.*
Begins: Wednesday, Sept. 11 Ends: Sept. 18
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: Members: $30.00 Non-Members: $50.00
NEW Fall Bouquets in Colored Pencil – Donna Gallant
The last flowers of summer mixed with the late blooming flowers of fall and fall leaves are stunning and beautiful, just one last look at colour before a blanket of snow covers all. Let’s try our hand at using coloured pencil to create a bouquet of warm colour. Coloured pencil are easy to use and not at all messy. Learn some blending techniques, some color theory, and the best way to use a colored pencil to get different types of textures (rough, smooth, soft, etc.) Colored paintings have become so popular lately and so easy to learn. This is for all skill levels. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. *Please pick up a supply list when registering.*
Begins: Wednesday, Oct. 2 Ends: Oct. 9
Time: 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: Members: $30.00 Non-Members: $50.00
NEW Autumn leaves with Coloured Pencil and Watercolour
Don’t you love this time of year when all the leaves are changing colours. From green, to yellow, to orange and red. The trees are vibrant with colour and they dance around in the wind. In this 2 wk class we will study and render our beautiful leaves with colored pencil and watercolour washes. You will learn some compositional design elements to make your art work stand out. You may bring in leaves from your yard to do some rubbing techniques with your pencils and watercolours. Wax crayons can also be used for a different leaf texture, but it’s optional. We will keep it simple so this class should be 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, Oct. 23 Ends: Oct. 30
Time: 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: Members: $30.00 Non-Members: $50.00
NEW Paint Your House – Line and Wash
Home sweet home. Ever wanted to try and draw and paint your house, this 2 wk class will be just what you are looking for. Now, maybe you would rather do your childhood home, or maybe design your dream home, it’s your choice. The first week will be learning to draw your house, the the next week we will paint them. Just something a little different but creative. You will need to bring some photos. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. *Please pick up a supply list when registering.*
Begins: Wednesday, Nov. 13 Ends: Nov. 20
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 27
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 to 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 a Christmas Gnome (photo on the right)
Begins: Thursday, November 21
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: West Community Room
Fee: $55.00 for Nord-Bridge Members and $55.00 for Non-Members
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 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 $20.00 for Wednesday and $20.00 for Friday classes. *No afternoon class on October 23rd.
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) 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. *Temporarily CANCELLED for Fall 2024 ONLY we will return in January of 2025.
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 $20.00 and a Non Member fee of $40.00 for both Monday and Thursday classes.
