Gallery Stratford provides a leadership role in creating exceptional and imaginative educational programs to encourage exploration and creativity of visual arts in the community. Current programs are available for ages 1 to 100, and engage participants of all skill levels.
The Gallery’s new education mandate reinforces connections to ideas and techniques explored by artists in current exhibitions with public and school programs. Education programs for all ages in the upcoming year focus on developing fundamental skills in a fun and nurturing environment, and broadening the community’s access to the ideas of established artists.
Children's classes
Sculptural and Installation Art (ages 7-12)
6 weeks, Mondays, 4:30-6 pm
October 18 – November 22, 2010
Explore the world of three-dimensional art making. Inspired by our fall exhibition, this class will encourage creativity and exploration of new materials and methods while having fun. Lead by Stratford artist Wendy O’Brien.
$85 Gallery Members, $ 95 Public
Create with Paint (ages 7-12)
6 weeks, Wednesdays, 4:30-6 pm
October 20 – November 24, 2010
Create your own art portfolio of with different painting techniques and projects. Fun projects include batik on paper, creating your own floor cloth and exploring acrylic skins. Lead by St. Marys artist Anna Koot.
$85 Gallery Members, $ 95 Public
Family Art Sundays
FREE! Create fun art projects on the second Sunday of each month with one of our Gallery educators. 2010 Fall dates: October 10, November 14, December 12
Teens and adults
Beginner Photography for Teens and Adults
September 28-October 19
4 weeks, Tuesdays, 7-9:30 pm + One 3-hour Saturday Session
Photography for SLR cameras: Get comfortable with your camera and learn how to take great pictures with professional photographer Terry Manzo
$100 Gallery Members, $115 Public
Precious Metal Clay Full Day Workshop
Saturday, December 4, 10 am - 3 pm
Pat Wilde leads this beginner day workshop where participants create a pendant or a pair of earrings from precious metal clay. Create a great gift for yourself or someone else during this holiday season.
$80 Gallery Members, $85 Public
Additional Materials Cost: $30
Open Studio Life Drawing Sessions
Ongoing, Wednesdays 8-10 pm. $7 per session
Started by the Gallery's first Director Robert Ihrig, this life drawing program has been running successfully for decades. Hosted by Stratford artist Ken Nutt, the sessions provides a life model in a non-instructional format. Bring your own drawing supplies.
Program Registration
All Gallery Stratford workshops, courses and group visits require advance registration, unless otherwise noted. Admission to lectures is available upon arrival, and entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.
In the event of course or workshop cancellation, registrants will be notified prior to the course start date and a full refund will be given. Participant cancellations are not refundable within two business days of the course start date.
Phone: call 519.271.5271 to register with Visa or Mastercard
Have your credit card number and expiry date ready.
In Person : drop by the gallery and register for your favourite class with debit, credit card, cheque or cash. |
