Pottery & Sewing for Adults

SEWING with The Makehouse SEWING BOOT CAMP Pottery & Sewing Always wanted to learn to sew clothing? Now you can! Gain new skills, including taking measurements, for Adults cutting paper patterns, transferring and sewing darts, constructing seams, hemming, setting in sleeves, FALL 2016 adding zippers and making alterations. 782805 Wed Sep 21-Oct 26 7-9:30pm 6/$140 REVERSIBLE TOTE BAG Learn how to sew a custom reversible tote bag! This The Arts Centre at Cedar Hill facilitates community workshop will cover the basics of operating a sewing participation in the arts through year-round machine and teach you skills such as using a zig-zag activities including programs, exhibitions and stitch. Bring fun fabrics that contrast yet special art and cultural events. Taught by experienced artist educators, our programs offer complement one another. Beginners welcome. inspiring learning experiences for all ages. 784256 Sat Oct 15 1-4pm $40 Our state-of-the-art facility includes specialized CUSHION COVERS studios for ceramics, visual arts and dance. Try Spruce up your décor or make a gift for a friend in something new or further develop your art practice this fun three-hour workshop. Learn the basics of by joining our community, where everyone is an operating a sewing machine and leave with a beauti- artist! ful custom, zippered cushion cover. Bring your own fabric. Beginner sewers welcome. 784306 Sat Oct 22 1-4pm $40 For detailed program information and to register, see the Saanich Active Living Guide UPCYCLED MITTENS or visit our website. Have fun making mittens and hand warmers from upcycled sweaters, fleece and wool. A perfect gift for www.saanich.ca/artscentre the holiday season! Bring your own sweaters. Thread, lace, ribbons and buttons will be provided. Basic The Arts Centre at Cedar Hill sewing machine experience required. Cedar Hill Recreation Centre 783159 Sat Nov 26 1-4pm $40 3220 Cedar Hill Road V8P 3Y3 p: 250-475-7121 Follow us on Twitter Find @SaanichParksRec Supply Lists online: Join Saanich The Arts Centre bit.ly/supplylists Parks & Recreation on Facebook at Cedar Hill saanich.ca/artscentre POTTERY POTTERY – NEXT LEVEL UP For the potter who has complete competence with POTTERY – REFRESH managing clay on the wheel. Learn how to throw Have pottery experience but feeling a little rusty? thinner, trim with control, apply handles and gain a This booster workshop will remind you of the basics better understanding of slips and glazes. of clay preparation, how to get pots on and off the pre-requisite: Two or more pottery courses. wheel, successful glazing and prepping for firing. Michael Giles Suzanne Page 782371 Mon Sep 19-Nov 7 7-9:30pm 6/$155 784154 Tue Sep 13 1-3:30pm $30 784157 Wed Nov 2 6:30-9pm $30 POTTERY – SURFACE DECORATION AND GLAZING POTTERY – BEGINNER 100 Bring your pots alive with texture, slips, stains, This is a foundational class for those new to clay underglazes and glazes. Discover resist techniques, making as well as the newly introduced. Beginner using paper, tape, wax and latex. See how creative 100 covers hand building, introduction to the slip and glaze application techniques can enhance potter’s wheel and an overview of surface your work. Instructor demonstrations and lots of decoration with glazes. hands-on practice! One bag of clay, glaze and firing included. Michael Giles Nancy Alexander 782372 Mon Nov 14-Dec 19 7-9:30pm 6/$155 781162 Thu Sep 15-Oct 20 7-9:30pm 6/$155 CERAMICS 781165 Thu Oct 27-Dec 1 7-9:30pm 6/$155 POTTERY – MORNING STUDIO OPEN STUDIO PROGRAM Ron Douglas Enjoy one morning a week working in the studio. This CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO DROP-IN 781163 Tue Sep 20-Oct 25 7-9:30pm 6/$155 self-directed program is available to those who are Enjoy our ceramics studio during available drop-in 783664 Tue Nov 8-Dec 13 7-9:30pm 6/$155 comfortable working independently and have already times. Basic pottery skills required to use the studio Suzanne Page taken at least two classes. No instructions provided, independently (minimum two previous classes). 781170 Thu Sep 22-Oct 27 4-6:30pm 6/$155 clay not included. No class pass available. Must register for and complete a Ceramics Open 781168 Thu Nov 10-Dec 15 4-6:30pm 6/$155 783854 Wed Sep 21-Oct 26 9-11:30am 6/$100 Studio Orientation to gain access. Find more info 783855 Wed Nov 9-Dec 14 9-11:30am 6/$100 and schedule at saanich.ca/artscentre POTTERY – BEGINNER CONTINUING 764709 Oct 1-Dec 30 $185 Experienced beginners will further develop their POTTERY – PRIVATE LESSON skills in hand building and wheel throwing. Progress Practice specific techniques on the wheel or trouble- CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO ORIENTATION at your own pace as you throw mugs, bowls, plates, shoot glazing and finishing challenges. Book an hour An orientation is mandatory to gain access to the teapots and more. Pre-requisite: One or more with an expert and focus on areas ceramic studio at Cedar Hill Art Centre. You must recent Beginner Pottery courses. Clay, glazing and to develop. Works produced are not fired unless register in the Ceramics Open Studio Drop-in firing included. registered in a class or drop-in program. program before registering for an orientation. Nancy Alexander To book: 250-475-7127. $60/hr 783562 Tue Sep 20 5:45-6:45pm FREE 783656 Fri Sep 16-Oct 21 7-9:30pm 6/$155 783563 Tue Sep 27 5:45-6:45pm FREE 783661 Fri Oct 28-Dec 9 7-9:30pm 6/$155 783564 Tue Oct 4 5:45-6:45pm FREE 783565 Tue Dec 13 5:45-6:45pm FREE 783566 Tue Dec 27 4-5pm FREE Register Today! saanich.ca/reconline 250-475-7121.

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