Arts & Craft Programs
*In order to take advantage of Nord-Bridge member price for the programs, a current 2026 membership is required. The course registration fee must be paid in full prior to the start of class.
NEW Brush Strokes – Donna Gallant
Ever wondered how many things you can do with your brush. In this two week class you will learn how many ways you can use your brush and which brush makes the best marks for all kinds of subjects like leaves, trees, flowers, grass, etc. Learn how to blend, soften edges and create unique and interesting realistic textures. This class is great for beginners who what to learn how to work with your tools. It will benefit all your future painting. *Please pick up a supply sheet upon registration.
Begins: Wednesdays, July 8 & 15
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: Members: $30.00 Non-Members: $50.00
NEW Color My World- Donna Gallant
This two week class will help you learn about color mixing and basic color theory and how to match the right color. This class is great for the beginner as well as some that want to learn more. Learn how to lighten a color, darken and color, how to make shades for depth, how to tell if a color is warm or cool. This class can work for any painting medium like watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, pastels, tempera, gouache, ink, and even felt pens. You choose what you like to work with. It will be more than just colour charts, we will apply the theory to practical use by completing a painting. *Please pick up a supply sheet upon registration
Begins: Wednesdays, July 22 & 29
Time: 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: Members: $35.00 Non-Members: $55.00
NEW How to Use Watercolor Pencils, Crayons, and Pens with Donna Gallant
In this three week class we will learn how to use watercolor substitutes; watercolor pencils or watercolor crayons (called ne-on II) or watercolor brush pens or felts. Don’t feel you have to buy all of them, just one set of either sets will work just fine. They are fun and easy to use and will enhance any type of work including mixed media as will as watercolor. *Please pick up a supply sheet upon registration.
Begins: Wednesdays, August 5, 12, & 19
Time: 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Fee: Members: $35.00 Non-Members: $55.00
NEW Pain Afternoon with Kendra!
Flex your creative muscles and enjoy an afternoon of painting guided by a professional artist. No previous experience required and all supplies will be provided. Participants must pay and register for each date. These will be the two paintings (above).
Dates: Thursday, July 2 (Cactus)
Thursday, Aug. 6 (Mushroom)
Location: Flex Room
Time: 1:30pm- 4:30 pm
Fee: $40.00 members (for each date) $60.00 Non-Members (for each date)
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 2026. 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 – 3:30 pm. For more information on this club please contact Ashley at 403-329-3222. There is a $20.00 fee for the year for members only.
