The Dollard Centre for the Arts

COURSES & WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS

Please note that the fall program will be updated on August 8^th, 2009 and the online registration feature will be functioning at that time.

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A series of courses for adults who wish to develop a solid technique in one or more media of their choice. These courses are held in our art studios, located in the lower level of the Dollard des Ormeaux Cultural Center. Please note that the GST (5%) and the PST (7.5%) are added to fees for students 15 years and older. All prices indicated for adult courses include the taxes.

***All non-residents of Dollard-des-Ormeaux should pay the "Others" rate.

NEW!

THE EDUCATION IN THE VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM

Beginning in the Fall of 2009

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SUMMER FIGURE DRAWING WORKSHOP

with Helga Schleeh

July 25th, 2009

Saturday

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (One hour for lunch)

This workshop explores the beauty of the human figure in all it’s aspects. We will work for two hours in the morning exploring proportions, muscles and the skeleton as well as a variety of approaches including realistic, imaginative and expressive. We will then apply what we have learned to the study of a live model for three hours in the afternoon.

Materials not included (approx. $25 to $50)

We will have a pot-luck picnic lunch both days to have time in between to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Come and join us!

Taxes included.

Dollard Residents: $83.69 Others: $89.34

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AMAZING GLAZING WITH GOLDEN ACRYLICS

with Melanie Matthews

August 8 th, 2009

Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Do you want to reach new heights of excitement in your acrylic paintings? Using Golden acrylic products, you will explore applying thin, transparent layers of paint to achieve luminous glazes, as well as heavy gels and paint to create thick gel surfaces loaded with colour and light. You will compare both matte and gloss mediums, as well as the difference between the types of pigments and how they are best used. A whole new approach to working with acrylics… open up new venues for your work!

All paint provided. Taxes included.

Dollard Residents: $93.11 Others: $98.76

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REGISTRATION FOR SPRING COURSES.

From now, until the first day of the course (as long as there is still space), register online or at the Sports, Recreation and Culture Department from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1:15 to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday or drop your form and attached cheque in the mail slot of the Dollard Centre for the Arts Office downstairs (Room E008). You can also mail your registration form and cheque to The Dollard Centre for the Arts at 12001 De Salaberry Boulevard, D.D.O. H9B 2A7 or fax your form with your Visa or Mastercard credit card number to 5146848885.

For more information please call 684-1012 ext. 213.

The Dollard Centre for the Arts reserves the right to cancel any course for which there is insufficient registration; in such a case, a full refund will be given. A $20.00 cancellation fee per student, per course and / or a charge for each class attended will be deducted from any emergency cancellation. No refund will be given after the first class. There will be a fee of $20.00 for any cheque returned by the bank. We reserve the right to postpone classes due to unforeseen circumstances. If you are registering more than one person, please make a copy of the registration form and send one form per person. Please note that when there are three members of the same immediate family registering in the same session, there is a 20% discount on the third, least expensive course.

The Dollard Centre for the Arts reserves the right to photograph classes, artwork and/or performances to publicize these programs.