If you’ve been thinking of trying your hand at a visual art form but didn’t know how to begin, now’s your chance. We are offering a series of art classes this summer, as a fundraiser for the gallery. Artist members of the gallery will donate their time and in many cases also materials for these workshops, so all or most of the registration fee will go to support the gallery’s expenses. Most classes will take place at our gallery (4th and Wood St. in Whitehorse) except for Jeanine Baker’s glassworks workshop, which will be held at 142 Mount Sima Road and the last of the clay workshops, which will take place at Patrick Royle’s studio, also on Mount Sima Road.
Upcoming classes:
Working in Watercolour July 14th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Maya Rosenberg
Make your own watercolour landscape cards for yourself or as a gift. Maya will show you how to make mini cards, inspired by local colours and places. For ages 14 and up. All levels welcome; no experience needed. $60 per person.
Creating Colourful Glassworks July 15th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Instructor: Jeanine Baker
You will create one mosaic-style sun catcher (medium sized – 6” x 8” or 4” x 10”) using a wide assortment of coloured glass. For ages 12 and up. No experience necessary. Little if any glass cutting required; participants will mostly use provided pre-cut glass. Pieces will be ready to pick up at YAAW a week after the workshop. $85 per person.
Making a Glass Sun Catcher July 25th from 6 to 8 p.m. Instructor: Aimee Ellis
You will create one abstract style sun catcher (small – 4”x 6”) using a wide assortment of coloured glass. For ages 12 and up. No experience necessary. Little to no glass cutting required; participants will mostly use provided pre-cut glass. Pieces will be ready to pick up at YAAW a week after the workshop. $50 per person.
Painting in Acrylics July 27th from 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Neil Graham
Working from photos taken by Neil, you will create a 9 X 12 inch acrylic painting of rocks and river (Yukon and Nahanni) to take home. For ages 13 and up. All levels welcome. Some painting or drawing experience an asset. $60 per person.
Creating Cardboard Animal Heads July 31st from 1 – 3 p.m. Instructor: Linda Leon
Make your own three-dimensional animal head out of cardboard. Hot glue guns, knives, scissors and imaginations involved! This workshop is for all ages, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. $50 per person.
Explore Book Arts and Create a Notebook August 2nd from 6 to 8 p.m. Instructor: Nicole Bauberger
Nicole will share some of her collection of innovative artist books. You will learn a couple of ways to make simple books, and you will leave with at least one hand-bound mini-notebook, ideal for catching your memories of the summer. This workshop is for all ages but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum donation of $30 per person.
Combining Art Forms to Create a Booklet August 10th from 6 to 8 p.m. Instructor: Marie-Hélène Comeau
You will create a small colourful art book using watercolor, collage and creative writing. This workshop is for all ages but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. $50 per person.
Needlefelting a Fox August 27th from 1 to 3 p.m. Instructor: Janet Patterson
Come learn the basics of needle-felting and create a beautiful fox. We promise this one won’t steal your shoes! Ages 13 and up. No experience required. $50 per person.
Yukon Clay Creations: A Special Four-Day Workshop August 8th, 14th and 16th from 5:30 to 8 p.m. August 28th from 6 to 8 p.m. Instructors: Patrick Royle and Nicole Bauberger
Learn how to gather, process, form/handle and fire/finish your Yukon clay project. Whether you are interested in sculpture or functional objects, these two instructors have a wealth of experience to share. Ages 13 and up, or ages 10 to 12 accompanied by an adult. $220 a person.
