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SUMMER PROGRAMS
July to August 2015
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Summer camps for children & teens
Daytime and evening workshops for adults
Dear Friends of the Gallery,
This summer we offer a variety of camps and workshops to suit your schedule and interests, for
the creative of all ages.
We are particularly excited to share with you a new program for teens who are contemplating a
career in the arts. This is an opportunity for a select group of high school aged students with an
interest in art related careers, to participate in a 5 day intensive program gaining behind- thescenes experience. The program will include a chance to curate an exhibition, explore our vault to
understand the challenges of collection storage, as well as participate in workshops led by artist/
educators in mediums of their choice (including printmaking, digital art, drawing and painting and
more). This unique opportunity will provide students’ with experiences to help them speak with
confidence about art practices and help them make informed decisions about their post-secondary education.
We hope that you will make the AGB a destination this summer –stroll through our galleries, grab a
snack in snack alley, browse through the Art Etc. gift shop or take a moment to enjoy the summer
weather in our courtyard, we are open for you and your guests to enjoy 7 days a week.
Warm regards,
Leslie Page
Curator of Education
Volunteer at AGB
Volunteers are an important asset to our organization adding to the richness and character that
defines the AGB. There are many different opportunities available including
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Education Assistants (a great opportunity for teens to earn their required volunteer hours) assisting in the Children’s studio programs on weekends and during school holidays
Docents (tour guides)- leading tours for school children or visiting adult groups –
weekdays and weekends – being a welcoming presence in the main gallery
Art Etc. Gallery shop - working in the shop assisting customers and processing sales
Special events – helping with a variety of activities – evenings and weekends
If you are interested in learning more about these
opportunities and how you can participate please
contact our Volunteer Coordinator at:
Volunteer@artgalleryofburlington.com or
905-632-7796 ext 312
Summer Classes
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EXERCISE YOUR CREATIVITY THIS YEAR.
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ADULT CLASSES
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Have a question? Contact: registration@ArtGalleryofBurlington.com
HOW TO REGISTER
Online: Visit ArtGalleryofBurlington.com
By Phone: 905-632-7796 ext. 307
In person: 1333 Lakeshore Rd. W, Burlington, ON, L7S 1A9
WE ACCEPT
We do not prorate for late registrations or missed classes.
AGB Members receive a $25 discount on most classes. We accept Visa, Mastercard,
American Express, Debit, Cheques & Cash. Registration is complete upon receipt of fee.
ART SUPPLIES
Adult students must supply their own materials unless noted otherwise. Supply lists
will be provided at registration. Materials for children’s courses are included in the
registration fee.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Refunds are cheques payable to registrants, subject to the following:
1. The AGB reserves the right to cancel or combine classes if minimum
enrollment is not met.
2.. If a course is cancelled, registrants will be notified seven (7) business days before the
scheduled class date.
3. Requests for refunds must be made in writing to Studio Education Coordinator:
registration@artgalleryofburlington.com
4. No refunds will be given after the 3rd week of an 8 week course or 1st day of camp.
5. Except for courses cancelled by the gallery, all refunds will be subject to a $25
administration charge and a pro-rated deduction for classes up to AND
including the date of the refund request.
6. Refunds will be issued within six weeks of the cancellation.
Save your receipt for tax purposes.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: The Art Gallery of Burlington gratefully acknowledges the generous support of our
Volunteers, Members, Corporate Members, Donors and Sponsors; the AGB Foundation; Arts Burlington; the
City of Burlington and the Ontario Arts Council. The Ontario Arts Council is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
AGB Membership: ArtGalleryofBurlington.com/Membership
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FOR FAMILIES
Creative Hub Programs
The “Creative Hub” is the AGB drop-in Art studio
which is designed for a variety of art making
activities. We invite you to experience how
Creativity Lives Here with a variety of paid
and free activities for all ages.
Open Studio
A series of FREE drop in opportunities offered throughout the year for individuals and families to be
creative. Our artist/instructors offer ideas as sources of inspiration and facilitate creative activities to
encourage visitors to engage with art and craft making.
presented by
FREE Family activities from 1 – 4 pm
Dates: April 12 & 26, May 10, 24 & 31, June 21
July 5 & 19, August 9 & 23
Make your next birthday celebration a real
Book one of the AGB’s unique packages!
Create art in a fully equipped studio and take it home!
Choose from a variety of 1 ½ hour workshops. It’s a
no fuss, no muss way to create special birthday memories!
Please note: a minimum of 8 participants is required.
To inquire about dates or other details for your pARTy contact the Community Education
Coordinator by email: keichenbaum@artgalleryofburlington.com or telephone at (905)-632-7796, ext. 319
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AGB Membership: ArtGalleryofBurlington.com/Membership
Don’t miss...
The Naked Craft Network is an international project bringing
together the best of contemporary Canadian and Scottish
crafts. This research project will strip ideas of craft back down
to four themes:
● New Positions
● Down and Dirty: Politics and Materials
● Do-it-Yourself (DIY),
● Tooling Up: New Technologies and Economies.
These themes are explored in the Naked Craft touring exhibition where makers from Canada and Scotland celebrate their
shared sense of northern resilience as both countries rest to
the north of a southern powerhouse.
Symposium: Saturday June 27, 10am­5pm
Registration for symposium and lunch: $75
Student registration for symposium and lunch: $45
The symposium brings together makers, researchers, and the
general public to discuss these issues and the future of craft.
Register by phone: 905­632­7796 ext. 307
Exhibition: June 20 – September 6, 2015
Public reception: Sunday June 28, 2-4pm
Pictured from top to bottom: 1. Claudio Pino - Tactus (n.d.) 2. Jennifer Cantwell - Copper Sporran (n.d.) 3. Sarah Alford - From
Lectures on Botany No. 4, detail (2014-15)
July 6-10 • Monday-Friday
E04 Try-Art-a-thon (Ages 4-10yr)
July 6 - 10 (5 classes)
Time: 9am - 4pm
Members $225
Non-Members $250
This popular program offers children the opportunity to work in a variety of mediums with a
different artist each day. Children will experiment with clay, drawing and painting, weaving and
mixed media sculpture. The goal of the program is to stimulate creativity; enhanced motor skills
and improved attention span are added benefits. Instructor: Kasia Piech, Elena Espinoza, Erin
Riches and Kevin Willson
E05 Retro Photo (Ages 11+)
July 6 - 10 (5 classes)
Time: 9am - 4pm
Members $225
Non-Members $250
In this course students will have an opportunity to work with digital and film photography. Kick it
old school and play in the black & white darkroom! Experience the magic of analogue photography
using 35mm manual film cameras and learn darkroom processes. Students will learn photo techniques in the studio and explore with their cameras on short walks by Lake Ontario. Experiment in
our fully equipped Mac lab where basic Adobe Photoshop tools will be introduced. Projects and
fun assignments will encourage participants to build their artistic vision. Instructor: K. Jennifer Bedford
July 13-17 • Monday-Friday
E04 Try-Art-a-thon (Ages 4 -10yr)
July 13 -17 (5 classes)
Time: 9am - 4pm
Members $225
Non-Members $250
This popular program offers children the opportunity to work in a variety of mediums with a
different artist each day. Children will experiment with clay, drawing and painting, as well as mixed
media sculpture. The goal of the program is to stimulate creativity; enhanced motor skills and
improved attention span are added benefits. Instructor: Elena Espinoza, Dawn Hackett-Burns,
Heather Kuzyk and Kevin Willson
E01 Handbuilding & Wheel Techniques for Teens (Ages 13+yr) July 13 - 17 (5 classes)
Time: 9am - 4pm
Members $225
Non-Members $250
An introduction to the processes of ceramics. We will produce a slab formed object, such as jars
and clocks and then work on the potter’s wheel. Topics include the methods of forming, as well as
decoration using coloured slips, carving, sgraffito and finishing the pieces by glazing and firing the
works. Instructor: Michelle Lynn
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AGB Membership: ArtGalleryofBurlington.com/Membership
E04 Try-Art-a-thon (Ages 4 -8yr) July 20 - 24 (5 classes) Time: 9am - 4pm
Members $225
Non-Members $250
This popular program offers children the opportunity to work in a variety of mediums
with a different artist each day. Children will experiment with clay, drawing and painting,
as well as mixed media sculpture. The goal of the program is to stimulate creativity;
enhanced motor skills and improved attention span are added benefits. Instructor: Elena
Espinoza, Heather Kuzyk, Michelle Lynn and Kevin Willson
E03 Puttering in Pottery (Ages 11+yr) July 20 - 24 (5 classes) Time: 9am - 4pm
JULY CLASSES
July 20-24 • Monday-Friday
Members $225
Non-Members $250
Students explore handbuilding construction; experiment with shapes, texture and 3-dimensions and using the different techniques, such as slab and coil create simple sculptures. Have fun with clay and try basic techniques for throwing cylinders and bowls on
the wheel. More challenging work will be assigned to students with previous experience.
Instructor: Dawn Hackett-Burns
E12 Draw It. Paint It. Print It! (Ages 13+yr)
July 20 - 24 (5 classes) Time: 9am - 4pm
Members $225
Non-Members $250
Students will learn how to combine drawing, painting and printmaking in this unique
mixed media course. A variety of techniques will be taught and students can create projects such as posters, book and video covers or even wrapping paper. This class is about
experimentation and fun with guidance from the artist instructor. Instructor: Amanda Dudnik
July 27–31 • Monday-Friday
NEW
E02 Artist and Curator Experience for Teens (Ages 14+yr)
July 27 - 31 (5 classes)
Time: 9am - 4pm
Members $225
Non-Members $250
This is an opportunity for a select group of high school aged students with an interest
in art related careers, to participate in a 5 day intensive program gaining behind- thescenes experience. These students will learn how to curate an exhibition and install the
summer student exhibition in our Creative Hub, learn about collection storage and how
to lead a tour. In addition these students will have an opportunity to develop their art
making skills to add to existing portfolios with workshops led by artist/educators in mediums of their choice (including printmaking, digital art, drawing and painting and more).
This unique opportunity will provide students’ with experiences to help them speak
with confidence about art practises and help them make informed decisions about their
post-secondary education. Instructors: Jennifer Bedford, Amanda Dudnik, Laura Marotta
and Kevin Willson.
Register online: ArtGalleryofBurlington.com/summer-classes
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August 4-7 • Tuesday-Friday
E06 Try-Art-a-thon (Ages 4 -10yr)
Aug 4 - 7 (4 classes)
Time: 9am - 4pm
Members $175
Non-Members $200
This popular program offers children the opportunity to work in a variety of mediums with a
different artist each day. Children will experiment with clay, drawing and painting, as well as mixed
media sculpture. The goal of the program is to stimulate creativity; enhanced motor skills and
improved attention span are added benefits. Instructors: Elena Espinoza, Dawn Hackett-Burns and
Laura Marotta
August 10-14 • Monday-Friday
E04 Try-Art-a-thon (Ages 4- 10yr)
Aug 10 - 14 (5 classes) Time: 9am - 4pm
Members $225
Non-Members $250
This popular program offers children the opportunity to work in a variety of mediums with a
different artist each day. Children will experiment with clay, drawing and painting, weaving and
mixed media sculpture. The goal of the program is to stimulate creativity; enhanced motor skills
and improved attention span are added benefits. Instructors: Elena Espinoza, Dawn Hackett-Burns,
Heather Kuzyk and Laura Marotta
E05 Retro Photo (Ages 11+) Aug 10 - 14 (5 classes)
Time: 9am - 4pm
Members $225
Non-Members $250
In this course students will have an opportunity to work with digital and film photography. Kick it
old school and play in the black & white darkroom! Experience the magic of analogue photography
using 35mm manual film cameras and learn darkroom processes. Students will learn photo techniques in the studio and explore with their cameras on short walks by Lake Ontario. Experiment
in our fully equipped Mac lab where basic Adobe Photoshop tools will be introduced. Projects
and fun assignments will encourage participants to build their artistic vision. Instructor: K. Jennifer
Bedford
E01 Handbuilding & Wheel Techniques for Teens (Ages 13+yr) Aug 10 - 14 (5 classes) Time: 9am - 4pm
Members $225
Non-Members $250
An introduction to the processes of ceramics. We will produce a slab formed object, such as jars
and clocks and then work on the potter’s wheel. Topics include the methods of forming, as well as
decoration using coloured slips, carving, sgraffito and finishing the pieces by glazing and firing the
works. Instructor: Michelle Lynn
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AGB Membership: ArtGalleryofBurlington.com/Membership
E04 Try-Art-a-thon (Ages 4-10yr) Aug 17 - 21 (5 classes)
Time: 9am - 4pm
Members $225
Non-Members $250
This popular program offers children the opportunity to work in a variety of mediums
with a different artist each day. Children will experiment with clay, drawing and painting,
weaving and mixed media sculpture. The goal of the program is to stimulate creativity; enhanced motor skills and improved attention span are added benefits. Instructors: Heather
Kuzyk, Laura Marotta, Kasia Piech and Kevin Willson
E03 Puttering in Pottery (Ages 11+yr) Aug 17 - 21 (5 classes)
Time: 9am - 4pm
AUGUST CLASSES
August 17-21 • Monday-Friday
Members $225
Non-Members $250
Students explore handbuilding construction; experiment with shapes, texture and 3-dimensions and using the different techniques, such as slab and coil create simple sculptures. Have fun with clay and try basic techniques for throwing cylinders and bowls on
the wheel. More challenging work will be assigned to students with previous experience.
Instructor: Dawn Hackett-Burns
August 24-28 • Monday-Friday
NEW
E02 Artist and Curator Experience for Teens (Ages 14+yr) Aug 24 - 28 (5 classes)
Time: 9am - 4pm
Members $225
Non-Members $250
This is an opportunity for a select group of high school aged students with an interest
in art related careers, to participate in a 5 day intensive program gaining behind- thescenes experience. These students will learn how to curate an exhibition and install the
summer student exhibition in our Creative Hub, learn about collection storage and how
to lead a tour. In addition these students will have an opportunity to develop their art
making skills to add to existing portfolios with workshops led by artist/educators in mediums of their choice (including printmaking, digital art, drawing and painting and more).
This unique opportunity will provide students’ with experiences to help them speak
with confidence about art practises and help them make informed decisions about their
post-secondary education. Instructors: Jennifer Bedford, Amanda Dudnik, Laura Marotta
and Kevin Willson.
Register online: ArtGalleryofBurlington.com/summer-classes
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Adult Summer Programs
W05 Digital Photography introduction (Ages19+) July 28,30 - Aug 4,6 - Tues & Thurs (4 classes - 3 hours each)
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Members $115
Non-Members $140
Improve your photography; get to know your camera, settings and menus. Great start for beginners and valuable review for the occaisional photographer. This course is a thorough introduction
to digital camera settings and covers not only technical aspects but also the creative side of
photography resulting in better images for you. Camera equipment required see course outline
Instructor: Jorj Takacs
W09 Paint the Lake (Ages19+)
Members & Non-Members $35
July 29 Wed (1 class – 4 hours)
Time: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
A one afternoon hands-on, minimal drawing approach to painting a water scene in large format.
An introduction to painting skies, reflections, ripples and waves. Bring your own photos or work
from photos provided. Instructor: Frances Tyrrell
W10 Paint Florals in Watercolour (Ages19+)
July 22 - Aug 12 Wed (4 classes- 3 hours each)
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Members $115
Non-Members $140
“I must have flowers, always and always” (Claude Monet). Learn to paint beautiful flowers in watercolours in a demonstration based program including step by step “how-to” pages for reference.
Students will learn how to render bouquets and single blossoms with watercolour techniques
including shading and wet-in-wet effects and other useful tips to ensure vibrant colours. Suitable
for beginners and those with watercolour experience. Instructor: Frances Tyrrell
W34 Your Digital Projects (Ages19+) July 14,16,21,23 Tues & Thurs (4 classes)
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Members $115
Non-Members $140
This four-week workshop will provide entrepreneurs a digital design skill set for creating practical
documents using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and maybe even some of your own images and
fonts. After an introduction to our Adobe software’s essential design tools and panels we will begin
to construct and customize layouts such as greeting cards, advertisements, posters. With the aid
of an instructor, a Mac-lab and your creativity let’s digitally stitch your ideas and images together.
For beginners or those with some experience. Instructor: Kevin Willson
W37 Plein Air Please (Ages19+)
July 6 - 10 Mon-Fri (5 classes – 4 hours each)
Time: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Members $150
Non-Members $175
Get the best painting experience of the summer by taking a week to paint ‘en plein air’ (outside).
This course is designed to engage the student in the fundamentals of plein air painting; studying
the effect of natural light on colour. Create vivid and original landscapes in the oil medium, improving your composition and colour mixing skills. Learn how to use the alla prima technique to master
your brushstrokes while enjoying a variety of subjects of landscape and city scenes. Students will
paint and take photos on location using direct observation to make a number of onsite studies.
Instructor: Julie Donec
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AGB Membership: ArtGalleryofBurlington.com/Membership
July 9 - 30 Thurs (4 classes – 3 hours each)
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Members $115
Non-Members $140
Let go of all of your creative inhibitions and have fun painting something big and bold.
Use large canvases and large brushes to create your own masterpieces. All levels are
welcome and a sense of adventure is encouraged. Materials required include acrylic
paints of three colours or more and a canvas of 30”x40” or bigger. Instructor: Sandee Ewasiuk
W56 Beginners Throwing Workshop (Ages 17+)
July 22 - Aug 26 Wed (6 classes – 3 hours each) Time: 7pm - 10pm
ADULT CLASSES
W43 Paint Big! (Ages19+)
Members $150
Non-Members $175
No prior experience required! The focus of this class will be learning to control the clay
so it is perfectly centered for successful pots. We will also cover posture at the wheel,
clay prep and basic glazing techniques for our finished pieces. Join us for fun afternoons!
Opportunity for individual practise time built into the program. Instructor: Barbara Taylor
W58 Drawing with Ink (Ages 17+)
July 22 - Aug 26 Wed (6 classes – 2 hours each)
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Members $115
Non-Members $140
Are you interested in ink rendering, but not sure where to begin? In this introductory
workshop students learn how to draw with pens and brushes, and develop their skills
through the study of still life arrangements and fun exercises. Whether you are a beginner
or more experienced, this course will dramatically sharpen your rendering skills. All levels
welcome. Instructor: Michael Gallant
Register online: ArtGalleryofBurlington.com/summer-classes
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