Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam has a variety of programs kicking off this fall, including:
TEENS@EVERGREEN
Create a documentary film about local emerging artists. Paint a mural that will seen by thousands. Meet and work with professional artists dedicated to helping you learn more about the art world and your own art. Meet like-minded high school students who are curious about film, art, music and performance during these and other projects. If this sounds exciting, then join Teens@Evergreen.
T@E is open to all Tri-City Grade 9 to 12 students. T@E meets every second Monday at Evergreen Cultural Centre from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Sept. 19 to May 7.
Everyone is welcome to join, whether you consider yourself an artist or are simply curious about art, film-making, galleries, curating and the like. Everyone must be open to learning new things, be dedicated, and enjoy being challenged by new opportunities and projects.
Contact Astrid Heyerdahl for more information about T@E: astrid@evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6565.
ADULT WORKSHOPS
Professional instruction for all skill levels. Registration: 604-927-6552.
DYNAMIC WATERCOLOURS: Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Instructor: Gay Mitchell. Cost: $100 per person, all materials included. Experience the joy of using brush and colour on paper. Students will journey "en plein air" to Lafarge Lake and work in the studio to learn watercolour basics, identify new themes and expand their vision for fresh approaches to watercolour painting.
COLLAGE BUTTON MAKING: Dec. 17, 1-4 p.m. (great for making holiday gifts) or Saturday, May 19, 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Laura Bucci. Cost: $40, all materials included. Find out how you can easily express yourself. Make 15 professional-looking, pinback buttons or magnets (extra $0.50) using collage, rubber stamping and fabric. Feel free to bring your own thin paper stash as well as magazines, scrapbooking paper, copies of photos, rubber stamps etc. Learn how to use the materials and tools available at your disposal and you will easily find yourself making great compositions using image and text.
EXPRESSIVE DRAWING: March 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Instructor: Gay Mitchell. Cost: $100, all materials included. Working "en plein air" at Lafarge Lake and in the studio, students will explore and develop drawing skills and try new techniques and media. A wide variety of papers and drawing materials such as graphite, charcoal, conté, and ink will be the creative means for personal expression.
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS
Creative foundations for younger kids. Registration: 604-927-6552.
AFTER-SCHOOL ART: Ages: 6-10 years, Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Instructor: Wendy Anderson. Cost: $60 per six-week workshop, all materials included. Workshops (six Wednesday classes per workshop): Oct. 5-Nov. 9, Jan. 11-Feb. 15, Feb. 22-March 7, March 28-April 11, and April 18-May 23. Students will visit the "Creation Station" as well as explore the realms of drawing, painting and 3D media. Each workshop will address different topics, artists and techniques.
STORYTIME ARTISTS: Ages: 3-5 (plus a parent), Tuesdays, Oct. 4-25, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Instructor: Wendy Anderson. Cost: $35 or $10 per session drop-in, all materials included. Parents and children will explore wonderful stories, songs and crafts. Encourage your little ones to develop their imagination and love of art.
PRO-D DAY CAMPS: Evergreen Cultural Centre is offering pro-D day camps for children ages 6-12 years. These hands-on, one-day camps get kids excited about visual arts. Participants might explore the work of famous Canadian artists, create dazzling pop art, or head outside for an Impressionist session "en plein air." Full day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $45/child. Half day: 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., $25/child. After care available 4-6 p.m., $10/day. Program available: Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Jan. 27, Feb. 17 and April 20.
