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My Parent & Me: Easter Bunny

First Sunday of every month come express yourself together. This session will feature a Pottery Project for you to explore. Parent and child will create their own Easter Bunny out of clay. $45 per parent/child; $20 for each additional child After the success of our Youth programming we would like to offer a class that

Pottery Workshop: Intermediate Throwing Techniques

Learn to how to create different shapes on the pottery wheel. This Workshop is for an intermediate pottery looking to hone their skills on the wheel and experiment with different vessel shapes, handles and lids. This workshop will further your skills as a potter. It is open to current Art School of Peterborough Students or

Mixed Media Workshop: Mixed Media Paper Collage

Students will create a collage piece using a variety of different papers, as well as simple stamping with acrylics to create patterns and textures. Non-members $45, Members $40.50; Material Fee $20 Students will create a collage piece using a variety of different papers, as well as simple stamping with acrylics to create patterns and textures.

March Break Art Camp – Pottery Camp

Young artists will enjoy participating in an exciting week of creativity in the pottery studio. Learn how to create a masterpiece out of a lump of clay on one of our many Shimpo Potter's Wheels. Techniques on centering, forming a base, raising and thinning walls are just some of the interesting things they will learn

March Break Art Camp: Stripes and Spots

Young artists will enjoy participating in an exciting week of creativity. Activities include drawing and painting, sculpture and one hand built pottery project. Explore unique and exotic animals through fun art projects. Extended After hours care available for $10 per day (8:00am – 5:15pm) There is no better way to spend your March Break! Young

Pottery Workshop: Plates and Platters

This workshop will introduce you to creating a wide plate / platter shape on the potter's wheel. Learn the techniques and tricks in creating a successful low profile plate. There will be $40 material fee to cover the cost of materials firing and glazing. You will return Sunday March 26 from 1-2:30pm to learn the

Woodburning Workshop: Welcome Sign

Learn the traditional art of woodburning by creating your own Welcome Sign. Non Members $45, Members $40.50; Material Fee $10 In this workshop, you’ll be able make a wonderful sign using reclaimed wood while also learning a new skill! The class will focus on the basics of using a woodburning tool, including how to prepare

Relief Printmaking Workshop: Linocut Fox

Learn the traditional art of linocut with colour reduction prints. Non Members $60, Members $54.00; Material Fee $30 This 4 hour class will present the basic techniques of Linocuts. Mark making, composition and colour will define your creation. Learn about the method that Picasso made famous with his colour reduction printing. Students will be creating

Acrylic Pour Workshop: Bloom Pour

Join Acrylic Pouring artist/instructor Sheila Wright for this fun and fabulous workshop. Let your imagination run wild as you choose your own colours and learn to create a gorgeous 9x12 Bloom Painting. Try something new and learn to paint without a brush! This intuitive and spontaneous art form never fails to surprise and inspire. Sheila

Parent’s Night Off – Pottery: Crazy Chicken

First Friday of every month leave the kids with us, enjoy the night out. These sessions feature a craft project followed by a movie and popcorn on location. Parents can enjoy a night downtown. Enjoy an evening out while your child(ren) enjoy the evening at The Art School of Peterborough. The evening will entail 1.5

Painting Date Night – April 1

Explore something new together! Come try your hand at painting alongside someone special.Share a special moment while learning the basic technique of putting acrylic paint to canvas.Time: 7-9:30pm $45, members $40 It is important to arrive 10-15 mins ahead of time. Our studio may not be at the front and the door will not remain

Pottery Date Night – April 7

Explore something new together and try your hand at one of our potter's wheels alongside someone special. Share a special moment while learning the basic technique in throwing a pot. It is important to arrive 10-15 mins ahead of time. Our pottery studio is downstairs so the door will not remain open. The door will

Pottery Date Night – April 8

Explore something new together and try your hand at one of our potter's wheels alongside someone special. Share a special moment while learning the basic technique in throwing a pot. It is important to arrive 10-15 mins ahead of time. Our pottery studio is downstairs so the door will not remain open. The door will

Japanese Printmaking Workshop

Learn the traditional art of linocut with colour reduction prints. Non Members $90, Members $81.00; Material Fee $45 This 6 hour class will present the basic techniques of Japanese Printmaking. Mark making, composition and colour will define your creation. Learn about Kento registrations and how to use Key blocks while creating a 4 coloured print.

Mixed Media /Watercolour Workshop: Spring Flowers

In this full day workshop participants will explore brush and ink techniques to create a composition of blooms, blossoms and petals. Using a variety of papers, and embroidery hoops, participants will come away with a mixed media watercolour work mounted on a wooden panel.  All materials are included in the workshop. Help us fill the

Pottery Workshop: Handbuilt Butter Dish

This workshop will introduce you to handbuilding techniques as you learn to build a butter dish. Handbuilding allows for unique one of a kind items to be created and personalized with your own touches. Textures and glazes will make everyone's butter dish completely different. There will be $20 material fee to cover the cost of

Woodburning Workshop: Animal Portrait

Learn the traditional art of woodburning by creating an Animal Portrait Non Members $45, Members $40.50; Material Fee $10 While this class will present the basics of using a woodburning tool, including how to prepare a surface for burning, transfer patterns, safety, and techniques for using the various tips, students will also learn more intermediate

Spring Term: Pottery Membership

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. Students who have taken a pottery course can use our facilities to create their own pottery pieces in a membership setting. Access to the studio is Monday-Friday from 10-5pm while no pottery classes are running. New to this

Spring Term: Landscape Painting Class I/II (Mon aft) 4 weeks

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. If you are looking for some guidance on how to work on black canvases and to bring out your landscape painting, this is the course for you. Jane will offer guidance with both oil and acrylic painters. You

Spring Term: Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media Class (Monday)

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. Come enjoy a variety of mediums at The Art School of Peterborough. Be introduced to different techniques and ideas that will broaden their knowledge towards making art. This fun filled class is geared to ages 6-12 who enjoy

Spring Term: Adult Art Sampler Class

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. This Adult Art Sampler is designed to explore different mediums and learn from different instructors. What a great way to find out all the creative opportunities our Art School can offer. Students will experience a new medium each

Spring Term: Pottery Class I/II (Monday Evening)

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. The Art Schools pottery department is one of the finest in Ontario with Shimpo wheels, beautiful glazes, on-site firing, and instruction from professional potters. At the beginner and intermediate level, students will receive instruction in all aspects of

Spring Term: Teen Mixed Media

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. This Teen Mixed Media course is designed to explore different techniques and a variety of materials to open up the possibilities when creating art. Students will experience a new medium each week and complete several different projects throughout

Spring Term: Teen Art Sampler Class

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. This Teen Art Sampler is designed to explore different mediums and learn from different instructors. What a great way to find out all the creative opportunities our Art School can offer. Students will experience a new medium each

Spring Term: Watercolour I Painting Class

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. This course offers a complete introduction to painting with transparent watercolours, from painting wet'n wet through glazing and calligraphy. Introduction to composition, colour theory and brushwork will be part of each lesson as we explore a variety of

Spring Term: Pottery Class I/II (Tues AM)

Advanced Registration for Members is open until November 11. Want to register now, become a Member below. The Art Schools pottery department is one of the finest in Ontario with Shimpo wheels, beautiful glazes, on-site firing, and instruction from professional potters. At the beginner and intermediate level, students will receive instruction in all aspects of

Spring Term: Scratchboard Class I/II

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. The course is for beginners and intermediate student. If you love to draw, this is a course for you. If you are unsure of your drawing skills, no worries you can hone your skills in this class. Develop

Spring Term: Drawing and Painting Class (Tuesday)

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. Come learn the true basics to drawing and painting. Drawing is the most fundamental and useful skill. It is the starting point of any artistic creation. Develop your technical and perceptual skills while being introduced too many strategic

Spring Term: Youth Pottery Class (Tuesday)

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. This creative course focuses on the experimentation and expression of individuality through pottery. Students will be able to feel the magic of throwing their own pots, as well as learning hand building techniques and sculpture. All materials used

Spring Term: Creative Tots Class (Tuesday)

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. Young creative souls explore materials and artwork with the purest intentions that follow no rules. The tots create and play beside parents, grandparents or caregivers, and discover art together. This year we are asking students to bring their

Spring Term: Teen Pottery Class (Tuesday)

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. This creative course focuses on the experimentation and expression of individuality through pottery. Students will be able to feel the magic of throwing their own pots, as well as learning hand building techniques and sculpture. All materials used

Spring Term: 0il Painting Class Open Studio (Tues eve)

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. This Open Studio is ideal for an intermediate painter who is wanting extra guidance while they create their own images. Each student will receive plenty of helpful hints along the way. Students are to bring their own materials

Spring Term: Teen Drawing Only Class

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. Come enjoy a variety of Drawing mediums at The Art School of Peterborough. Be introduced to different techniques and ideas that will broaden their knowledge towards making art. This fun filled class is geared to ages 10-18 who

Spring Term: Teen Portfolio Prep Class

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. Portfolio Preparation for Art Studies is designed to assist students in developing a body of work to create a portfolio for submission. From specialized high school art programs to career studies in animation, graphic design, illustration, advertising or

Spring Term: Acrylic / Oil Painting Open Studio

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. This Open Studio is ideal for an intermediate painter that is wanting extra guidance while they create their own images. Each student will receive plenty of helpful hints along the way. Students are to bring their own materials

Spring Term: Pottery Class I/II (Wed Aft)

The Art Schools pottery department is one of the finest in Ontario with Shimpo wheels, beautiful glazes, on-site firing, and instruction from professional potters. At the beginner and intermediate level, students will receive instruction in all aspects of wheel work, how glazes work, how to apply them, and how to develop effective brushwork with slips

Spring Term: Watercolour II Painting Class

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. If you are looking for more instruction and experience in watercolour painting but don't feel ready for the advanced open studio class this is the venue for you. We will take up where we left off from the

Spring Term: Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media Class (Wednesday)

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20 . Want to register now, become a Member below. Come enjoy a variety of mediums at The Art School of Peterborough. Be introduced to different techniques and ideas that will broaden their knowledge towards making art. This fun filled class is geared to ages 6-12 who

Spring Term: Pottery Class I/II (Wednesday Evening)

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. The Art Schools pottery department is one of the finest in Ontario with Shimpo wheels, beautiful glazes, on-site firing, and instruction from professional potters. At the beginner and intermediate level, students will receive instruction in all aspects of

Spring Term: Woodburning Class – Pyrography

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. This course will focus on learning the basics of using a woodburning tool, including how to prepare a surface for burning, transfer patterns, safety, and techniques for employing the various tips. However, students will also learn more intermediate/advanced

Spring Term: Teen Painting Only Class

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. Come enjoy a variety of Painting mediums at The Art School of Peterborough. Be introduced to different techniques and ideas that will broaden their knowledge towards making art. This fun filled class is geared to ages 10-18 who

Spring Term: Drawing I /Painting I Class (Thurs Aft)

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. This course combo is sure to get a true beginner artist off on the right foot. Learning to draw and translate your basic drawing skills to painting. These skills are necessary for every creative beginner. The first 4

Spring Term: Cartooning for Youth Class

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. This cartooning course introduces students to depicting movement, emotions, and basic storytelling through their work, and serves as an introduction to anyone interested in animation.Students will be introduced to the basics of character design and learn the importance

Spring Term: Pottery Class I/II (Thursday Evening)

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. The Art Schools pottery department is one of the finest in Ontario with Shimpo wheels, beautiful glazes, on-site firing, and instruction from professional potters. At the beginner and intermediate level, students will receive instruction in all aspects of

Spring Term: Fused & Stained Glass Class Open Studio II/III

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. This course in glass fusing will be suitable for the beginner and for those with some experience in fusing and slumping. Students will learn the process of working with glass in a kiln and will learn the basics

Spring Term: Watercolour I Painting Class (Thurs eve)

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. This course offers a complete introduction to painting with transparent watercolours, from painting wet'n wet through glazing and calligraphy. Introduction to composition, colour theory and brushwork will be part of each lesson as we explore a variety of

Spring Term: Drawing I /Painting I Class (Thurs Eve)

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. This course combo is sure to get a true beginner artist off on the right foot. Learning to draw and translate your basic drawing skills to painting. These skills are necessary for every creative beginner. The first 4

Spring Term: Printmaking and Mixed Media Class

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. Come explore printmaking. A variety of surfaces, both traditional and non-traditional will be explored each week. Focus on a mixed media approach will be made as each print technique comes to fruition. Let you imagination unfold in this

Spring Term: Teen Intuitive Painting & Mark Making

Advanced Registration for Members is open until March 20. Want to register now, become a Member below. Come enjoy the art making process while being introduced to intuitive painting techniques and ideas that will broaden creative skills. This fun filled class is geared to ages 10-18 who enjoy creating. Learn to abandon the reference photo

P.A. Day Art Camp – April 28

There’s no better way to spend a PA day! Young artists will enjoy participating in an exciting day of creativity. There’s no better way to spend a PA day! Young artists will enjoy participating in an exciting day of creativity. Activities include drawing and painting, sculpture and mixed media projects. Space is limited so register early.

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