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Below are the Craft Art courses we offered in 2009. Please visit us again in May 2010 for a complete list of our new offerings.
CATHERINE CROWE
Catherine has been an enamellist for 25 years. She has been teaching
for 15 years at various venues including a credit course at George
Brown College in Toronto. Catherine's love affair with Irish culture
began with an interest in traditional singing, which she still
pursues. She has recorded two critically acclaimed albums and played
at major folk and Celtic Festivals across North America. Building
cultural community has been an abiding passion for many years. With
artist collective An Droichead/The Bridge she strives to make both
music and visual art meaningful in a contemporary cultural context.
Enameling
This course will provide an introduction to simple enameling
techniques using stencils and under-glazes. For more information
visit http://campus.digication.com/vitreousenamel/Welcome/
•Materials fee: $20
•Class length: Period 3 and 4 Monday-Thursday at Elizabeth's Art Gallery
•Class size: 8 students
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DIANE EDWARDS
Diane has been developing her marquetry skills for over 20 years, creating original landscape art, using veneer as her palette Her line of fine crafted boxes are highlighted with marquetry pictures and patterns. As well as selling her work in a number of galleries and stores, Diane is a member of the Owen Sound Artists Co-op, and Art Town group.
Marquetry
Marquetry is the fine art of piecing wood veneers to create designs and pictures. In this course , our first project is to hand cut veneers into a Celtic knot work design, and apply it to a pre-made wooden box. Optional second projects are available if time allows. We explore both fret saw and blade techniques. This class is suitable for novice crafters and experienced woodworkers alike. The material fee covers all supplies for the first project. Additional materials are available, Please book either for morning classes, or afternoons, and note that most students will require at least two classes for one project. Contact Diane Edwards for any information, or advance material requests.
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• Materials fee: $20
• Class length: Monday to Thursday. Choose from Class 1 in the morning period 1 and 2 or Class 2 period 3 and 4 in the afternoon. It will take at least 2 classes to complete the first project.
• Class size: 8 students
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DARRELL MARKEWITZ
Darrell Markewitz is one of the few true artisan blacksmiths in Ontario,
combining over 25 years experience in the forge with extensive museum
work and a background in fine arts. As 'the Wareham Forge', he
specializes in "historic reproductions in metals". As well as creating the 'Norse Encampment' program for Parks Canada, and 'The World of the Norse' exhibit, he consulted on'Vikings - North Atlantic Saga' and 'Full Circle - First Contact'.
Darrell is one of the founding members of An Droichead - the Bridge, and
has taught at the Celtic College since its very first year. Visit www.warehamforge.ca
Design 101 or 'I can't draw either'
Where do ideas come from? How do you get from imagination to paper?
This short session is offered as a preliminary to any students involved in the arts classes, or those interested in design in general. In a free ranging and practical session, we will look at : sources, looking at objects, ripping off the ancients, converting from one medium to another, drawing for those who think they can't, tricks with tools and paper, ...
Sure to help you figure out WHAT to make in all your arts classes!
• Class Length: Monday period 1 only
• All students are welcome
Metal Work: Build a Wind Vane
In TWO - HALF DAY sessions, students will build their own Celtic inspired, moveable wind vane for yard or garden! Starting from general principles and concepts, you will design an individual project. Working primarily with sheet copper, brass and aluminum, shapes will be cut, then cold hammered and folded into three dimensional elements. These will then be riveted to a steel framework forged in class by instructor Darrell Markewitz (primarily to speed work). Quick work will result in each student taking home a completed sculptural piece! No previous metalworking experience is required but is helpful. All required tools will be provided. Take a look at www.warehamforge.ca/DECORATIVE/windbiles/windbiles.html for Darrell's own work of this type.
• Materials fee: $10 - $20 per student (depending on metals chosen).
• Choose from Class 1 in period 1 and 2 in the morning on Tuesday and Wednesday OR Class 2 period 3 and 4 in the afternoon on Tuesday and Wednesday (see schedule)
• Class size: 6 per class
Pewter Casting in Soapstone
Students will learn the basics of this early mediaeval ‘mass production’
technique of casting pewter in carved soapstone moulds. Each student will be
provided with a mould block, and be guided through the process of carving a
multiple use mould. A modern ‘lead free’ pewter will be used to make
several castings, which can become simple pendants.
• Materials fee: $5 for each student.
• Class Length: Period 1 and 2 on Thursday morning only.
• Students MUST wear long pants and shoes as you are working with molten metal! Other safety equipment is provided.
• Class size: 15 students
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JANE MORGAN
Jane Morgan (BA, DipAT, MTS) has taught many arts/crafts courses but at present she favours those involving books. Jane has always loved books. In 2000, when she enrolled in a CBBAG Bookbinding course, it was inevitable that the one evolved into many. She soon apprenticed to a bookbinder where she learned some methods of book restoration. Meanwhile, she discovered that there was a market for her handmade journals, and has been selling them and teaching book construction since 2001.
Book Art
This year's book project will involve the construction of a hinged box and a book to fit inside it. The book (a long stitch variation) and box are such that each will take roughly one-half of class time to complete, and will demonstrate some traditional methods as well as leaving room for creative exploration.
•Materials fee: $10
•Class Length: Period 1 and 2 Monday-Thursday afternoons
•Class size: 8
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DAVID RANKINE
David began to explore Celtic art while at art school at York University. He was drawn to the sense of ‘controlled chaos’ which underlies all of Celtic art. He always endeavours to adapt and interpret the traditional styles of Celtic art to express himself as a contemporary artist. As a teacher he is able to simplify Celtic art and enable the student to understand and create. The joy of watching a piece of knot work appear by your own hand is something to be experienced.
Celtic Calligraphy
In this course students will learn a basic Book of Kells style of calligraphy. The method is easy and guarantees quick success. Elements such as Illuminated letter design, use of gold leaf and letter embellishment will also be covered. This is a course for the novice or experienced calligrapher.
• Materials fee: $15
• Class Length: Period 1 and 2 Mon-Thursday mornings
Celtic design
This course covers the basic elements of Celtic Design. Learn how to draw your own knot, spiral and animal designs. The method is easy to learn and any students will achieve amazing results within minutes.
• Class Length: Monday and Tuesday afternoon
Geometry of the Mandala
This workshop explores the basic geometry that makes up a mandala and also investigates how mandalas are used in such Celtic Sacred Art masterpieces as the Book of Kells. Basic knotwork and spiral patterns will be incorporated to give these mandalas a real Celtic feel. This course is a great addition to the design and calligraphy workshops.
• Class Length: Wednesday Afternoon
The Mandala Experience
This is a multi modality experiential workshop that focuses on the interplay between graphic image and music, using the form of the mandala as the model. No art or music experience is necessary. Bring an instrument if you wish!
A note on the Mandala: Mandalas are created by humans in every culture. They act as processor and interface between inner and outer worlds, between the conscious and the unconscious realms and they are just plain fun!.
• Class Length: Thursday Afternoon
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BRENDA ROY
Brenda is a goldsmith and award-winning jewellery designer whose work has appeared in several television shows and films as well as being available in galleries across the province. Her creative use of design motifs and shapes allows her work to be both original and yet still retain an aura of ancient artifacts. She is also a member of the Society of Jewellery Historians.
Jewellery – Byzantine Chain
Students will learn the skills involved in manipulating wire to create a bracelet length of handmade chain and a simple clasp in copper or sterling silver.
The Byzantine chain is a sequential link design with ancient origins, known throughout time and geography by many different names, such as the Birdcage, King's Braid, Idiot's Delight, and Byzantine.
• Materials fee: $10 - $40 depending on material used
• Class length: period 1 Monday to Thursday
• optional 4th period work session for students from either course who need more time to finish their projects or wish to do additional work.
• All tools are provided but any students who have their own small flat or round nose pliers should bring them.
• Class size: 6 students
• More class information can be found online at www.brendaroy.com/CelticCollege.html
Jewellery – Spiral Chain
Students will learn the skills involved in manipulating wire to create a bracelet length of handmade chain and a simple clasp in copper or sterling silver.
The spiral is a predominant design element in the art of many cultures, including the Celts. Students will learn how to make the spiral links and assemble them into a bracelet. (short lengths of this chain also make fun earrings!) This is a more difficult chain and students may have to spend some time working on it outside of class time.
• Materials fee: $10 - $40 depending on material used
• Class length: period 2 Monday to Thursday
• optional 4th period work session for students from either course who need more time to finish their projects or wish to do additional work
• All tools are provided but any students who have their own small flat or round nose pliers should bring them.
• Class size: 6 students
• More class information can be found online at
www.brendaroy.com/CelticCollege.html
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LAURA TRAVIS
Laura, an art teacher and avid carver of many years, holds an MFA in Sculpture from the Maryland Institute, College of Art, in Baltimore. She shows regularly in the New England area and in Toronto, and maintains her studio near the ocean in Rhode Island. She is inspired by Celtic traditions which she has studied extensively for more than twenty years.
Beginner and Advanced Celtic Relief Stone Carving
The saga of The Celt and The Stone is as old as time. Students will take scraps of limestone and modify them with an initial, a knot, an animal motif from the Book of Kells: bring your own ideas or use teacher references. Instruction will include plenty of stone lore, tips for finding tools, and information about technique including polishing and finishing. Students are encouraged to plan ahead to attend stone carving class for either full mornings OR afternoons.
Advanced Carving and Soapstone Carving in the Round
Advanced students that would be interested in approaching carving in the round are offered the opportunity for instruction in soapstone carving during the afternoon session. Students will also have the opportunity to carve in limestone. Please reserve with Laura in advance so that ample stone will be available. The same tools will be used; additional tools will be available. Please contact Laura directly:
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for more info.
• Please bring these required tools to your first class: safety glasses or goggles; one or two terrycloth towels and an old pillow case filled with sand or unscented cat litter to be used as a support for working.
• Extra stone will be available for sale, beach stones—free.
• Chisels will be offered for sale to students at about $18 each.
• Class length: Beginners: Period 1 and 2 – Monday-Thursday.
• Class length: Advanced: Period 3 and 4—Monday-Thursday
• Past students can participate in the beginner class as well – Monday to Thursday.
• Advanced students can take soapstone carving in the round during their afternoon class.
• Class size: Space and tools are limited to 10 students in each class.
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JANET WHITTAM
Janet Whittam has been a weaver for 35 years and a basket maker for 20
years. In the summer of 2002, she was contracted by the Government of Canada
to be a weaver in the Canadian Pavilion in Umbutu Village, the cultural hub
of the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South
Africa. Her workshops are full of learning possibilities and are fun,
creative, traditional and innovative. Her work is characterized by rich
colour combinations, deep textures, and natural fibres with a touch of the
unexpected woven in.
Handweaving
Each student will be provided with a loom or
may bring their own. The looms are floor or table looms with moving
harnesses. Each student will learn how to warp "their" loom and each
loom will be warped differently. The students will then experiment on
each loom as much as possible and thereby get experience with simple
patterns, plaids, tapestry, rag weaving, etc. If there is time, the class will touch on felting techniques.
• Materials fee: $10
• Class size: 8 students
• Some looms are available for use. Please bring one if you have it or indicate your need for a loom when you register.
Basketry
Each student will make a basket in a bowl shape or with a handle, using a variety of
basketry materials.
• Materials fee: $10
• Suitable for adults or mature children.
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BRIGITTE WOLF
Brigitte Wolf has been working in glass for over 20 years in her studio Reflections Glass Studio near Lucknow, Ontario. She is a member of the Glass Artists Association of Canada. Her work is available in various galleries throughout Ontario, including Elizabeth’s Art Gallery in Goderich, and Marten Arts in Bayfield, as well as the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery in Waterloo.Contact her by email:
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or by phone 519-529-7007 if you have any questions about the course.
Website: www.reflectionsglass.ca
BEGINNER'S STAINED GLASS
This workshop is designed to give beginners a grasp of the fundamentals of working in glass. Returning students are welcome but it is recommended that you contact Brigitte to discuss your expectations of the course. The class will deal exclusively with the copper foil technique and students will complete a small project. No previous experience in glass is necessary. Topics covered include: types of glass, the glass pattern, cutting glass, foiling, soldering, finishing, basic studio safety
Special note regarding glass cutters: All tools and materials will be provided including basic Fletcher glass cutter for student use. If you have your own professional glass cutter, please bring it. For greater manageability, it is recommended that students purchase a professional glass cutter from Brigitte in advance of the class. Cost is $40 for a Toyo “comfort grip” Oil Supercutter (ie it has a self-lubricating tip). Please specify at time of registration if you would like to order a glass cutter.
• materials fee $40.
• Class Length: Half days, mornings Monday to Thursday.
• Class Size: Maximum 6 students
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