May 2019
Creative Hands Open Studio
Feeling creative? Join us for an afternoon of creativity and conversation. Work on your chosen art form – quilting, knitting, rug hooking, creating miniatures, sketching, painting, or … ?! Work among the friendly encouragement of others. Everyone is welcome from beginner to accomplished. Cost: Registration not required. No admission fee. Donations to the Baxter Arts Centre kindly accepted. Contact: For further information please call Sandy Smith @ 613-393-2296
Find out more »After-School Preparatory Music (Spring)
Preparatory Music 4:45 to 5:30 pm, 4 to 9 years, 11 weeks, $132 ($12/class/child) Children can join at any point in the term, as long as space is available! This 45 minute class is a hands on learning experience for children. Using a combination of techniques from Orff, Dalcroze eurythmics and Kodaly this program incorporates many of the arts and is often referred to as a “holistic” approach to music teaching. Singing, movement and dance, drama, games, puppets, storytelling, and…
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Life Drawing Spring Series
A nude live model poses for short periods starting at 1 minute and increasing in time to 20 minutes. Recommended for adults who want to work on drawing/painting the figure in any medium. All skill levels welcome. No instruction, just mutual encouragement and support. Tables, chairs and drawing donkeys are available. With your permission, we will include your email address on our weekly information list which will provide the name of the model for the upcoming session and other news related to…
Find out more »Baby/Pre-School Music & Preparatory Music (Spring)
Baby/Pre-School Music 9:45 to 10:30 am, 4 months to 3 years, 11 weeks, $132 ($12/class/child) Children can join at any point in the term, as long as space is available! This 45 minute class is packed with singing, movement, bouncing games, finger and toe plays, storytelling, puppets and activities using simple musical instruments. Every class starts with a hello and ends with a lullaby and cuddles. Adult accompaniment is mandatory, so come prepared to run, gallop and sit on the floor…
Find out more »Yin Yang Yoga Spring
Come back to balance with this combination Yin and Yang yoga. Yin/Yang yoga allows for a foundation for inner and outer balance. Through active and passive poses students connect with their inner messenger and learn how to nurture themselves. Hot stones are incorporated during savasana giving a spa like feel to the class. A perfect way to end a busy day. Cost: $85 for 7 weeks or Drop In $15/class. Registration before first class in each session Contact: Email Carrie at lightlaughlove@gmail.com to register.…
Find out more »Quarter Moon Coffee House
OPEN MIKE! Great open stage music, free admission, good coffee and cookies! Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm sharp. 2nd and 4th THURSDAY NIGHTS May to September 2nd and 4th Thursdays, May to September May 9 & 23; June 13 & 27; July 11 & 25; August 8 & 22; September 12 & 26, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Find out more »Bringing Out Your Focal Point
A Pastel Workshop with Jessica Masters, MPAC This 2-1/2 day workshop will help participants learn how to focus on and bring out the focal point of their paintings. Known for her warm and supportive teaching style, Jessica will provide a combination of instruction, demos and challenging exercises to guide students through techniques in soft pastel. The workshop is limited to 15 registrants allowing for an interactive experience with all students. Some prior experience with soft pastels is a pre-requisite for…
Find out more »Studio Mentoring with Elizabeth Hutchinson
Bring your work in progress, or your ideas and materials for new work to this class for encouragement, mentorship, and practical painting help getting your ideas on the canvas. This class is meant to help painters gain new practical knowledge, solve common painting problems and learn to paint quickly and with confidence. Dates: Session #4: Fridays – May 31, June 14 and 28, (3 weeks), 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Cost: Each three-week session - $90. Students are expected to bring their own…
Find out more »Oil Painting for Beginners
This is a class for anyone who has yearned to paint in oils but has also heard that oils might be just too difficult to work with! Step by step for three weeks, this class will offer a gentle but very practical introduction to painting with oils. Working on a manageable 8x10" canvas each week, students will learn the basics, starting with sketching out an idea, transferring a sketch to the canvas followed by step by step instruction on paint mixing and application.…
Find out more »June 2019
Wooler Religious Society of Friends
Open to the Public
Find out more »Medical Qigong Practitioner Training – Level 3
Medical Qigong is an ancient form of Chinese Energetic Medicine, one of the four branches of TCM. This exciting program of study will develop your energy skills and awareness and guide you to become successful Qigong Teachers and Medical Qigong Practitioners. Level 1 and 2 is a pre-requisite – talk to Arlene about how you can prepare for this journey of growth and transformation! Cost: The three day session – $423.75 including workshop supplies. Minimum registration is 5 students; maximum is…
Find out more »Summer Life Drawing Series
Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm weekly from 11 June to 13 August A live model poses for short periods starting at 1 minute and increasing in time to 20 minutes. Models are usually nude but occasionally in costume. Recommended for adults who want to work on drawing/painting the human figure. All skill levels welcome. No instruction, just mutual encouragement and support. Cost: Drop in to any session for $15 cash at the door or pre- pay for 10…
Find out more »Qigong Journey to Self
An exploration of self through Qigong meditation, movement & breath. Explore essential oils & wellness teas for your health! Learn the effects of sound & colour therapy on your health. Explore the I Ching and meditation as a wellness practice. Learn to eat healthy foods that support your constitution … laugh, sing and play as you express the joy of the heart! Cost: $170 includes handouts, pot luck lunch Contact and Registration: If you require further information or would like to…
Find out more »Colour Theory for the Figure Painter
A Workshop with Brian Smith We have all had a class or two in colour theory, but how many actually understand how to put that knowledge into practice? This two day workshop will develop your understanding of the basics and the finer points of colour theory and, more importantly, how to apply that knowledge to the painting of the figure. Workshop Fee: $375 Instructor: Brian Smith has been drawing and painting the human form for close to fifty years. He has…
Find out more »Painting Flowers with Jodi Shuster
Flowers are one of the most popular subjects for aspiring painters. This course will utilize flowers to learn the art of painting rather than how to paint flowers per se. It will be appropriate for the beginning or intermediate painter who wishes to become more aware and skilled. It will begin with a series of short exercises which provide a focus on particular aspects of a successful painting, and gradually move to longer, more integrated studies. Workshop Fee: $140 Baxter…
Find out more »July 2019
Portraiture for Kids!
A five day workshop for children 7 to 10 Do you have a budding artist on your hands? Instructors Genna Kusch and Chrissy Poitras are offering a five-day summer workshop at the Baxter Arts Centre designed to build your child’s creative confidence. Chrissy and Genna, both of whom are local artists have designed and led previous successful Summer art camps at the Baxter Arts Centre. Learn about the many ways you can see portraiture in this week-long kids art camp.…
Find out more »Landscape Art for Kids!
A five day workshop for children aged 11 to 13 Do you have a budding artist on your hands? Instructors Genna Kusch and Chrissy Poitras are offering a five-day summer workshop at the Baxter Arts Centre designed to build your child’s creative confidence. Chrissy and Genna, both of whom are local artists have designed and lead previous successful Summer art camps at the Baxter Arts Centre. Explore the diversity of ways we can look at the landscape around us in…
Find out more »August 2019
Painting Flowers with Jodi Shuster
A two day workshop Flowers are one of the most popular subjects for aspiring painters. This course will utilize flowers to learn the art of painting rather than how to paint flowers per se. It will be appropriate for the beginning or intermediate painter who wishes to become more aware and skilled. The workshop will begin with a series of short exercises which provide a focus on particular aspects of a successful painting, and gradually move to longer, more integrated…
Find out more »Still Life, A Kids Art Camp!
A five day camp for children ages 7 to 10 Do you have a budding artist on your hands? Instructors Genna Kusch and Chrissy Poitras are offering a five-day summer workshop at the Baxter Arts Centre designed to build your child’s creative confidence. Chrissy and Genna, both of whom are local artists have designed and lead previous successful Summer art camps at the Baxter Arts Centre. Artists Genna Kusch and Chrissy Poitras are excited to explore the genre of the…
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