Arts & Craft Programs
*In order to take advantage of Nord-Bridge member price for the programs, a current 2023 membership is required. The course registration fee must be paid in full prior to the start of class.
NEW Watercolor Fall Foliage (No Experience Required)
Continuing on with a fall theme, this class will be based on fall foliage and trees using just watercolors’ will learn some techniques for painting trees including letting colors flow into each other to create our tree masses. Colors and lines will be our main focus, two principles of painting for success. Good for any level. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. Please pick up the supply list when registering.
Begins: Wednesday, October 18 & 25
Time: 10:00 am – 12:oo pm
Location: Craft Room
Instructor: Donna Gallant
Maximum: 8 students
Fee: Members: $25.00 Non-Members: $45.00
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. 12 Ends: Oct. 24
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Craft Room
Instructor: Denise Savard
Maximum: 8 students
Fee: Members: $45.00 Non-Members: $65.00
NEW Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor (Previous Experience Required)
This class is for those who have more experience in painting by themselves with proper paints and brushes. This class will have an advanced portion where we will be layering grass, defining color swatch of real flowers, compound strokes, and learning how to do tear drops on leaves along with painting of baskets full of grapes, and so on. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. Please pick up the supply list when registering.
Begins: Tuesday, Oct. 31 Ends: Dec. 12
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Craft Room
Instructor: Denise Savard
Maximum: 10 students
Fee: Members: $45.00 Non-Members: $65.00
Acrylic Painting
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, Sept. 21 Ends: Oct. 26
Session 2: Thursdays, Nov. 2 Ends: Dec. 7
Location: West Community Room
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Fee: Members: $55.00 Non-Members: $75.00
Instructor: Karina Mak
NEW Beginners Acrylic Painting with Gordon Perret
Experiment with various techniques and styles used in acrylic painting. We will learn basic techniques in acrylic painting, design elements important in painting, composition, use of line and texture as well as use of color such as 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. 25 Ends: Nov. 20 *No class Oct. 9 or Nov. 13
Time: 10:00 am – Noon
Location: Craft Room
Fee:$45.00 Non-Members: $65.00
NEW Fall Trees with Colored Pencil and Watercolors- Donna Gallant
Have you ever enjoyed working with colored pencil or with watercolor? Well you can do both. The intensity and vibrancy is incredible. In this quick class you will discover how these two media’s get along and create such unique results. Now if you don’t have watercolors you can substitute with watercolor pencils. It’s fun and easy. The participant is required to buy their own supplies before the class. *Please pick up a supply list when registering.*
Begins: Wednesday, Sept. 13 Ends: Sept. 20
Time: 10:00 am– 12:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: Members: $25.00 Non Members: $45.00
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! Limited spaces available so please register any time starting Aug. 30th!
Begins: Wednesday, November 29
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: $50.00 for Nord-Bridge Members ONLY
Paint & 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 muscles. There’s no experience necessary and we’ll provide all the supplies, so you don’t have to worry about a thing (except having a great time!). Must be 18+. Alcohol may be purchased for an extra fee at the event for members and invited guests, with cash payment only. Please enter through the back south – west doors.
Date: Thursday, November 16
Time: 6:00 pm — 8:00 pm
Fee: $50.00 for members and $50.00 for non members (18+)
Location: West Community Room (enter through SW doors of building)
Arts & Crafts Clubs- Members Only
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 a 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 $15.00 for Wednesday and $15.00 for Friday classes.
Art & Soul Watercolor Club
This 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. This club meets every Friday morning at 9:30 am in the new “Flex” room (located beside the pool room). Please note this new day of the week is only for the Fall and will return to Tuesday afternoons in Winter 2024. For information on this Club, please talk to the co-coordinator Erika Bosters. There is a $20.00 fee for members.
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 Thursday afternoon in the new Flex Room (located beside the pool room) from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Please note: this new day of the week is only for the Fall and will return to Monday afternoons in Winter 2024. 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 or to join, 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.
