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Series
SUMMER ARTS
SCHOOL

Immerse yourself
in your art.
July 4 – 29, 2022
Red Deer Polytechnic | Alberta
rdpolytech.ca/series
Series SUMMER ARTS SCHOOL - Immerse yourself in your art - Red Deer Polytechnic
Contents
Why Attend Series Summer Arts School?     3
Week at a Glance                         4
Taste of Series                           6
       Sculpture/Fibre Arts              8
       Print/Paper/Calligraphy/Writing   9
       Painting/Mixed Media              11
       Jewelry/Metals                    13
       Glass/Beadmaking                  14
       Drawing/Watercolour               16
       Ceramics/Clay/Pottery             17
Good to Know                             18

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Register for any Series class by
                                                      April 23, 2022, and you will be
                                                      automatically entered in a draw
                                                      to win back 50% of your tuition!

                                                      There will be one draw for each week of Series, plus
                                                      Taste of Series – that’s five chances to win!
                                                      The more classes you enroll in, the better your odds.
                                                      Don’t miss an opportunity to have your fees paid –
                                                      register now!
                                                      Winners will be notified by email on April 30, 2022.

Why Attend
Series Summer
Arts School?
•   Immerse yourself in your art
•   Become energized and inspired
•   Share your passion for the arts
•   Exchange ideas and techniques
•   Learn from professional artists/educators

Social Events                                         Take advantage of our online registration system.
                                                      Simply click a course number in this brochure to
Welcome barbecue, artist presentations, gallery
                                                      register for a workshop! Questions? Contact us at
receptions, and student showcases will enhance your
                                                      403.356.4900 or extended.ed@rdpolytech.ca.
experience at Series!
Schedules for additional social activities will be    Scholarships
posted online closer to workshop start dates.
                                                      Scholarships are available for anyone to attend
Registration                                          Series Summer Arts School. Apply online at
                                                      rdpolytech.ca/scholarships. Deadline to apply is
Don’t miss out! Visit our website regularly as we
                                                      April 15, 2022 – don’t miss this opportunity to be a
add new presentations and social event schedules.
                                                      part of Series Summer Arts School 2022!
Register today and become a part of the Series
Summer Arts School community!

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Week 1 | July 4 – 8

Course Title                                                 Instructor              Genre

Watercolour Forever                                          Willie Wong             Watercolour

Developing Personal Themes Through Image Transfer and        Arlene Westen           Mixed Media
Mixed Media

Welding For Artists                                          Trent Leach             Sculpture

East Coast Watercolour Sketchbook                            Sally Towers-Sybblis    Watercolour

Advanced Throwing                                            Faro Sullivan           Ceramics/Pottery

Loosening Up with Confidence                                 Tatianna O’Donnell      Acrylic Painting

Intro to Lamp Glass Bead Making                              Brenda King             Glass/Beadmaking

Antler Carving                                               Shane Wilson            Sculpture

Introduction to Urban Sketching with Ink and Watercolour     Peter Loebel            Ink and Watercolour

Write Where You Are: A Writing Week                          Miji Campbell           Writing

Week 2 | July 11 – 15

Course Title                                           Instructor                   Genre

Fabulous Felting Fun                                   Leah Cathleen Donald         Fibre Arts

Glass Beadmaking 101 – Five Days at the Torch          Patricia Doyle               Glass/Beadmaking

Creating Complex Surface Designed Fabrics              Arlene Westen                Fibre Arts

The Art of Cartooning                                  Gerry Rasmussen              Drawing

Fast and Fabulous Flowers and Feathered Friends        Valdis Gislason              Drawing/Watercolour

Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel…and a Bit More!     Arne Handley                 Ceramics/Pottery

Open Studio                                            Jean Pederson                Painting

Loosening Up with Confidence                           Tatianna O’Donnell           Acrylic Painting

Beginner Jewellery Metalsmithing                       Brenda King                  Jewellery/Metals

Denim Art Jackets                                      Judy Duggan McCormick        Fabric Art

Northern Art – Moccasin Upper Beadwork                 Jessica Hval                 Fabric Art

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Week 3 | July 18 – 22

Course Title                                              Instructor              Genre

Bright and Colourful Acrylic on Black Gesso Base          Willie Wong             Painting

Abstracting the Landscape                                 Susan Woolgar           Painting

Murrini and Hollow Beads                                  Ikuyo Yamanaka          Glass/Beadmaking

Welding For Artists                                       Trent Leach             Sculpture

Filigree Rings and Other Things                           Milt Fischbein          Jewellery/Metals

Figure Painting in Mixed Media                            Jean Pederson           Painting/Mixed Media

Bronze Casting and the Lost Wax Process                   Robin Lambert           Sculpture

Decorative Blacksmithing – Creating an Ornamental Grill   Henrietta Verwey        Jewellery/Metals

Composition Thrown and Assembled Pots                     Sean Kunz               Ceramics/Pottery

The Book of Faces                                         Sally Towers-Sybblis    Print/Paper

Northern Art - Hide Rattle                                Jessica Hval            Fabric Art

Week 4 | July 25 – 29

Course Title                                               Instructor            Genre

Graphite Exploration Workshop                              Barbara Close         Calligraphy

Building a Landscape with Colour and Texture               Laura Rendlen         Painting/Mixed Media

Buildings in the Landscape in Pastel                       David Shkolny         Pastels

Contemporary Chinese Brush Painting Workshop               Andy Lou              Painting/Mixed Media

Decorative Blacksmithing – Creating an Ornamental Grill    Henrietta Verwey      Jewellery/Metals

Collage and Design Workshop                                Gloria Gelo           Mixed Media, Collage
                                                                                 & Asemic Writing

Mixed Media Visual Journals                                Michael Shain         Drawing/Watercolour,
                                                                                 Painting/Mixed Media

Composition Thrown and Assembled Pots                      Sean Kunz             Ceramics

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Taste of Series
Taste of Series are one day workshops that give an introduction into many of the week-long workshops that
are featured in Series Summer Art School. If you are interested in testing out a new medium, want to take a full
Series course but cannot commit to the time, or even if you want to get the creativity flowing and you are not
sure how, a course offered during Taste of Series might be for you.

  Taste of Series | July 16

 Course Title                                             Instructor                   Genre

 A Taste of Glass Beadmaking – 1 Day at the Torch         Patricia Doyle               Glass/Beadmaking
 for Beginners

 No Sew Book in a Box                                     Sally Towers-Sybblis         Painting/Mixed Media

 Fast and Fabulous Flowers and Feathered Friends          Valdis Gislason              Drawing/Watercolour

 Open Studio                                              Jean Pederson                Painting

 One Day at the Potter’s Wheel                            Arne Handley                 Ceramics/Pottery

 Abstracting the Landscape                                Susan Woolgar                Painting

 Fabulous Felting Fun                                     Leah Cathleen Donald         Fibre Arts

 Art Tote Bags                                            Judy Duggan McCormick        Fabric Art

 Memoir-lite                                              Miji Campbell                Writing

 Northern Art – Mini Drum                                 Jessica Hval                 Fabric Art

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Good balance of theory
and practical application.
Instructor input and feedback
as we worked was valuable to
learning/application of what
we were taught.
– SERIES 2021 STUDENT

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Judy Duggan McCormick: Art Tote Bags

Sculpture/                                                 This course will involve creating a custom tote bag
                                                           embellished with art! We will design and craft a bag
                                                           that is artistically exceptional as well as practically
Fibre Arts                                                 usable. No previous design experience is needed as
                                                           you will be advised through the entire process.
                                                           Level: All | Course #3502
Shane Wilson: Antler Carving
Techniques learned include starting with the               Leah Cathleen Donald: Fabulous Felting Fun
torch, pulling stringers, different shapes, stringer       What are the secrets to making felt from wool? Join
application, twisties, dots, lines, layering plus many     this class and find out! In her classes, Leah creates a
more techniques. You will leave this workshop with         comfortable, engaging environment where you can
the confidence and knowledge to create beginner            ask questions and build your felting knowledge. We
glass beads.                                               will take things step-by-step and explore what makes
Level: All | Course #3482                                  wool felt and how to manipulate it to create different
                                                           effects. Each participant will make a wet felted
Robin Lambert: Bronze Casting and the Lost Wax             sampler piece. The focus of this course is on learning
Process                                                    a new process and experimenting with wool. We will
                                                           discuss different breeds of sheep and their unique
Experience the art of lost wax bronze casting using
                                                           wool properties and explore adding silk, and other
the Red Deer Polytechnic Foundry. This is a hands-on
                                                           fibres to the wool. Grab a friend and join the fun!
course where you take your ideas from sketch to wax
to bronze in two weeks. You will experience all stages     Level: Beginner | Course #3485 & #3501
of the casting process up to and including pouring
bronze. After the bronze is poured, you will finish and    Jessica Hval: Northern Art – Hide Rattle
patina your work to take home. No previous casting         Create beadwork patterns and then watch your
experience is required.                                    designs come to life as you build traditional uppers
Level: All | Course #3511 (two weeks)                      for moccasins or any other shoes you wish to
                                                           enhance. Traditional techniques will be learnt during
Arlene Westen: Creating Complex Surface Designed           this relaxing week.
Graphics                                                   Level: All | Course #3515
Using acrylic mediums, paints, pencils, powders and
foils, students will experience a week-long immersion      Jessica Hval: Northern Art – Moccasin Upper
in creating surface-designed fabrics rich in layers        Beadwork
and complexity. We will be exploring several ways to       Create beadwork patterns and then watch your
apply paint to fabrics with stamps, stencils, multiple     designs come to life as you build traditional uppers
mark-making tools, and image transfer techniques.          for moccasins or any other shoes you wish to
Further embellishment might take the form of hand-         enhance. Traditional techniques will be learnt during
stitching, applique, or collage to further enhance         this relaxing week.
fabrics that can be used as clothing or accessories,
                                                           Level: All | Course #3495
wall hangings or furnishings. Small projects such
as fabric book pages, jean jacket embellishment,           Jessica Hval: Northern Art – Mini Drum
furnishings or works to hang.
                                                           Join Jessica as she brings her Northern art skills
Level: All | Course #3487                                  down from NWT to teach this one-day workshop.
                                                           You will be working the rawhide and manipulating the
Judy Duggan McCormick: Denim Art Jackets
                                                           materials as you build a traditional drum. Options to
This course will involve designing and crafting a          decoratively paint your drum will be available.
custom denim jacket that is artistically exceptional
                                                           Level: All | Course #3504
as well as wearable. No previous design experience
is needed as you will be advised through the entire        Trent Leach: Welding for Artists
process. Art jackets are the finished product of
crafting an upcycled garment from a neglected              Have you always wanted to build a project out of
castoff to a one-of-a-kind wearable art piece. You         metal and did not know where to start? This class will
will learn to confidently make fabric collages, stencil/   give you the basic welding skills and tools needed
stamp, paint highlights and use fabric markers as you      to bring your idea to life. This project-based course
create your unique jacket.                                 will unleash the potential of metal and bring your
                                                           creativity to a three-dimensional form.
Level: All | Course #3494
                                                           Level: All | Course #3477 & #3508

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Print/Paper/
Calligraphy/Writing

Sally Towers-Sybblis: The Book of Faces                 Miji Campbell: Write Where You Are: A Writing Week
Uncover your authentic creative essence in a hand-      Discover the possibilities and power in your writing
built book of unique mixed media faces. Uncover         when you have uninterrupted time, a supportive
hidden emotions, anxieties, fears, and joys as you      space and room to roam on the page. You will
learn how to create faces alongside journaling using    be given daily prompts and suggestions to spark
a variety of mixed media materials. Each day we will    your writing and keep it going. This writing time is
focus on one journal prompt you will use to create a    balanced with helpful mini lessons on technique,
face. This is not a drawing class.                      lively discussions, and an exchange of wonderful
Level: Beginner/Intermediate | Course #3514             stories.
                                                        Level: All | Course #3484
Barbara Close: Graphite Exploration Workshop
We will be exploring the beloved pencil for fabulous    Miji Campbell: Memoir-lite
marks, images & letters. There will not be any messy    Spend the day writing memories into story. Bring a
ink spills here. It will be a great experience seeing   memento - photo, object keepsake - that reminds
similar pointed pen or broad-edged looks come           you of a moment in your life. You will be given
to the surface with our graphite. The textures are      suggestions to create a story along with helpful tips
delicate and bold. It is an exciting adventure. Come    and tools to tell it in a meaningful way. No writing
play and explore.                                       experience required. Just life experience!
Level: All | Course #3516                               Level: All | Course #3503

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Instructors were calm and
encouraging of any project
idea. The facility is beautiful,
excellently maintained and
stocked well.
– SERIES 2021 STUDENT

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Painting/
Mixed Media

Susan Woolgar: Abstracting the Landscape                  Andy Lou: Contemporary Chinese Brush Painting
Through colour theory, expressive mark making and         Workshop
design exercises, you will change the way of seeing       This workshop is designed for people who are
the world around you by developing a working              interested in Chinese art. Both traditional and
process that helps both representational and non-         contemporary Chinese Brush Painting techniques
representational painters alike.                          will be introduced. You will learn how ink, rice paper
Level: All | Course #3506 & 3500                          and colour are made, as well as the composition
                                                          and aesthetic principles of Chinese Brush Painting.
Willie Wong: Bright and Colourful Acrylic on Black        In addition, you will be shown how to create special
Gesso Base                                                textures on rice paper by using non-traditional
                                                          materials. Instructions will include demonstrations,
We will be using black gesso to bring the real colours
                                                          lectures, PowerPoint presentation and plenty
of acrylic. At least 4 different methods will be
                                                          of guided one-on-one time. Some experience in
discussed and covered. No guessing working, easy to
                                                          painting will be an asset, but it is not essential. Relax,
follow techniques. No experience needed.
                                                          let your brush drift with ink and color on rice paper
Level: All | Course #3505                                 and express your personal style.

Laura Rendlen: Building a Landscape with Colour           Level: All | Course #3518
and Texture
                                                          Arlene Westen: Developing Personal Themes
This workshop is for those who want to explore a          Through Image Transfer and Mixed Media
variety of mosaic techniques to create a landscape.
                                                          Come prepared to experiment and discover new
Beginning with a short presentation and exercises to
                                                          ways of working with mixed media and collage, while
illustrate general principles, considering perspective,
                                                          developing your own personal art vocabulary! This
light source, and highlights/shadows you will then
                                                          week-long deep dive into process and materials is
work from your imagination.
                                                          designed for all levels of experience. The course will
Level: All | Course #3523                                 consist of image transfer demonstrations, working
                                                          on both paper and textiles as well as painted boards,
Gloria Gelo: Collage and Design Workshop                  with foils and gold leaf, acrylic mediums, stencils and
Using a variety of tools, papers, and inks, we will       found materials. Be prepared to discover yourself in
experiment with various approaches to asemic              the mix!
writing and gestural mark making. The result will be      Level: All | Course #3476
a selection of beautiful collage paper that is your
own unique visual language. We will also create
personal collage and stained papers with a variety of
techniques.
*Asemic writing is a wordless semantic form of                                More Painting/Mixed Media on next page...
writing that often has the appearance of abstract
calligraphy.
Level: All | Course #3520

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Painting/Mixed Media continued

Sally Towers-Sybblis: No Sew Book in a Box               Tatianna O’Donnell: Loosening Up with Confidence
Using a variety of colored acrylic inks and tools        Mornings will be spent exploring various methods
you will learn the techniques for decorating your        of loosening up as we squint away the details and
watercolor paper. Use your decorated paper to create     focus on the main shapes. Explore brush strokes
a unique accordion book. The remaining paper will        and different mediums to create texture. Afternoons
be crafted into a box for your book. Each page of        will be for open studio and experimentation using
your book will be filled with an inspirational quote.    learned techniques. All levels of experience are
This book makes a delightful gift for a friend or a      encouraged to join us. Students who are looking for
treasured piece of art to display on your bookshelf.     inspiration to start painting or pick up that brush
Level: All | Course #3497                                again will be encouraged and given direction. A mix
                                                         of basic and advanced techniques will be provided as
Jean Pederson: Figure Painting in Mixed Media            needed.
This course will open the door into the exploration of   Level: All | Course #3492
various combinations mixed media with an emphasis
on water soluble paints and mediums as they relate       Michael Shain: Mixed Media Visual Journals
to the human face and figure. You will be encouraged     The learning goal for this workshop is for you to
work beyond your traditional practice in pursuit of      begin or expand upon daily visual practice. For those
your own personal language. We will be exploring         beginning their journey this will be a hands-on,
how everything from watercolour to gouache, gesso,       engaging immersion into creativity and sketchbook
acrylics, inks, mark making tools, collage and much      techniques. For those continuing their visual journal
more can be applied to figure painting. Emphasis will    practice it will be an opportunity to explore varieties
be placed on design, personal style, live models, and    of creative expression and experiment with different
class work will be part of the course                    mixed media applications, techniques, and methods.
Level: Intermediate | Course #3510                       Level: Beginner/Intermediate | Course #3521

Jean Pederson: Figure Painting in Mixed Media            Jean Pederson: Open Studio
This course will open the door into the exploration of   This course has been developed for those artists
various combinations mixed media with an emphasis        who have a degree of technical ability and want a
on water soluble paints and mediums as they relate       student-centered approach to learning. Open studio
to the human face and figure. You will be encouraged     gives artists an opportunity to develop their own
work beyond your traditional practice in pursuit of      ideas and personal language as it relates to their
your own personal language. We will be exploring         artwork. Students will be offered input and critiques
how everything from watercolour to gouache, gesso,       to facilitate their learning. Group discussion will be
acrylics, inks, mark making tools, collage and much      encouraged
more can be applied to figure painting. Emphasis will    Level: Intermediate | Course #3491 & 3498
be placed on design, personal style, live models, and
class work will be part of the course
Level: Intermediate | Course #3510

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Jewelry/Metals

Brenda King: Beginner Jewellery Metalsmithing              Milt Fischbein: Filigree Rings and Other Things
This is a beginner level for those interested in jewelry   Filigree is an ancient technique that involves the
metalsmithing at home. It can also be a refresher          creation of lacelike jewellery from fine silver wires,
for those that need to get going again. You will play      utilizing basic tools. In this workshop you will learn
with sterling silver sheet and wire, learning how to       the basic techniques required to create filigree
transform them into wearable pieces of art jewelry.        objects. We will then learn how to and make several
Level: Beginner | Course #3493                             different styles of filigree rings.
                                                           Level: All | Course #3509
Henrietta Verwey: Decorative Blacksmithing -
Creating an Ornamental Grill
In this class you will learn the basic skills of
blacksmithing to be able to create an artistic
ornamental grill. Beginning and Intermediate Smiths
will learn basic forging techniques and efficient ways
of working with hammer and anvil. Such things as
hammer control, fire maintenance and safety will be
of importance. You will also learn how to manipulate
the metal into scrolls, twists, upsetting, drawing out,
collaring, and riveting just to name a few. The goal
will be to have designed and created an ornamental
12’ by 12’ grill with the skills you have learned.
Level: All | Course #3512 (July 18 - 22)
Level: All | Course #3519 (July 25 - 29)

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Glass/
Beadmaking

Patricia Doyle: Glass Beadmaking 101 –                  Brenda King: Intro to Lamp Glass Bead Making
Five Days at the Torch                                  This workshop is designed for the newbie who
Glass Bead Making 101 is a 5-day class welcoming        wants to get a sturdy foundation learning how to
and encouraging both shiny new beginners and            create lamp work glass beads!!! (This is also a great
repeat offenders to the colorful and amazing practice   refresher for those who have not been at the torch
of making glass beads.                                  for a while.) In this five-day workshop we will talk
Level: All | Course #3486                               about Safety, glass properties, burn prevention, eye
                                                        protection, ventilation, torches, and mandrels. We
Patricia Doyle: A Taste of Glass Beadmaking –           will then settle into learning how to melt glass!
1 Day at the Torch for Beginners                        Level: Beginner | Course #3481
Spend one enjoyable day learning how to make glass
beads. With demos, guidance and practice time
                                                        Ikuyo Yamanaka: Murrini and Hollow Beads
you will learn how to design and make a variety of
beads. Suitable for both shiny new beginners and        This class is intended for lamp workers with some
experienced beadmakers this will prove to be a fun      experience at the torch. You will learn how to make
filled day.                                             poppy, single petal and double petal flower murrini
                                                        canes and make individual pointed murrini tips.
Level: Beginner | Course #3496
                                                        Using silver glass, we will make beads with different
                                                        background designs and apply the murrini you made.
                                                        We will discuss colours, flower petals shapes and
                                                        designs. You will also learn how to make different
                                                        shapes of blown hollow beads and how to apply
                                                        murrini to them.
                                                        Level: Intermediate/Advanced | Course #3507

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I learned something new
every day, improved my
skills and had a lovely
time with great people.
– SERIES 2021 STUDENT

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Drawing/
Watercolour

David Shkolny: Buildings in the Landscape in Pastel        Peter Loebel: Introduction to Urban Sketching with
In this exciting class you will be introduced to           Ink and Watercolour
creating stunning and dramatic ways to depict              The Urban Sketching movement is catching on, and
buildings in soft pastel (chalk). Working step-by-         for good reason! In this workshop you will learn to
step, starting with a solid drawing, you will add layers   create quick and loose watercolour sketches that
of colour to create sumptuous pictures based on            capture the mood and essence of a place. We will
images of buildings and houses in the countryside,         investigate and practice the choice of subject and
from beautiful barns (with some farm animals thrown        composition while learning a systematic approach
in) to old, dilapidated houses. Learn the tricks to        to sketch your environment. We will learn to sketch
create convincing textures and simple techniques to        with pencil and ink and complete our works with a
achieve depth.                                             series of watercolour washes. Weather permitting, we
Level: Beginner/Intermediate | Course #3517                will work outdoors. No previous experience required.
                                                           This workshop is suitable for students starting up in
Sally Towers-Sybblis: East Coast Watercolour               Urban Sketching and for more experienced artists.
Sketchbook                                                 Have fun and join the movement!
Delight in the simple culture, landscapes, and             Level: Beginner/Intermediate | Course #3483
buildings of the east coast in a watercolor
sketchbook! Create ink sketches of typical east            Willie Wong: Watercolour Forever
coast scenes and accent them using watercolor              I like easy to follow, no fail projects for my students
paint. Learn how to paint different skies, foliage, and    of all levels. Easy to follow hang outs, no drawing skill
buildings. Experiment with mixing paint colors to          needed. Low material cost is important to me. We
create a palette for each sketch/painting.                 will cover at least 5 to 7 projects for the week. Lots of
Level: Beginner/Intermediate | Course #3478                fun techniques to learn and discover.
                                                           Level: All | Course #3450
Valdis Gislason: Fast and Fabulous Flowers and
Feathered Friends                                          Gerry Rasmussen: The Art of Cartooning
Brighten your life, and that of others, with simple but    Create your own comic characters and learn
lively pieces of floral art. This project-based course     techniques to help you make those characters come
will systematically lead participants through several      to life. This course will explore visual storytelling and
watercolour and drawing techniques to create               take you through the process of using drawing to
varied and vibrant images of flowers such as daisies,      help you generate ideas.
clematis, cyclamen, zinnias, chrysanthemum, tulips,
                                                           Level: All | Course #3488
black-eyed Susan’s, sunflowers, Christmas cactus,
cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, hollyhocks, cone           Valdis Gislason: Fast and Fabulous Flowers
flowers, hyacinths, delphiniums, African violets,
geraniums, poppies, and more.                              Good paintings need not be painstaking. Learn how
                                                           to combine watercolours with pen and ink to create
Level: All | Course #3489
                                                           simple but lively pieces of floral art. This project-
                                                           based course will systematically lead participants
                                                           through numerous watercolour and drawing
                                                           techniques to create varied and vibrant floral images.
                                                           Paper will be provided.
                                                           Level: All | Course #3524

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Ceramics/Clay/
Pottery
Faro Sullivan: Advanced Throwing                          Arne Handley: Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel…
This class is for those who are comfortable on            and a Bit More!
the wheel centering and throwing objects with             This workshop will put instructional emphasis on
intention. Each day will be set up with a series of       the very beginning of using a potter’s wheel with
throwing challenges. We will discuss ergonomics           the use of tools, sills, and general information. It will
and studio flow. Students will be encouraged to           be activity heavy with an emphasis on enjoying the
push themselves and work in a process not product-        process. As well, because of the teaching techniques,
oriented approach.                                        there is room and welcome for people who want to
Level: Intermediate/Advanced | Course #3479               brush up on their skills.
                                                          Level: All | Course #3490
Sean Kunz: Composition Thrown and Assembled
Pots
                                                          Arne Handley: One day at the Potter’s Wheel
Explore off-round and assembled forms in your
pottery, using both wheel thrown and hand-building        This workshop will put the instructional emphasis
techniques. Create pots with balance, gesture, and        on the very beginning of using a potter’s wheel with
volume. We will be making great handles, lids that fit,   the use of tools, sills and general information. It will
and spouts that pour!                                     be activity heavy with an emphasis on enjoying the
                                                          process. As well, because of the teaching techniques,
Level: All | Course #3513 (July 18 - 22)                  there is room and welcome for people who want to
Level: All | Course #3522 (July 25 - 29)                  brush up on their skills.
                                                          Level: All | Course #3499

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Things to Know
Getting to Red Deer Polytechnic                            Course Cancellation
Red Deer Polytechnic is conveniently located on            Series workshops are required to meet a minimum
the Queen Elizabeth II Highway, between Edmonton           number of participants to run. In the case of a
and Calgary. The nearest airport is the Calgary            workshop cancellation, Red Deer Polytechnic will
International Airport (YYC). Visit our website at          notify participants two weeks before the workshop
rdpolytech.ca/series for campus maps including             start date, offering another workshop that may be of
classroom, housing, and parking locations.                 interest or a full refund.

Workshop Times                                             Refund Policy
Explore your inner artist at our workshops on campus       Withdrawal requests received at least two weeks
from Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm or at             prior to the start date of a scheduled workshop are
Taste of Series on Saturday July 16.                       eligible for a full refund (less a $50 administration
                                                           fee). If Red Deer Polytechnic cancels a workshop or
Supplies                                                   you request to withdraw for medical reasons, you will
                                                           receive a full refund of your registration fee.
Most workshops require you to bring some of your
own supplies. View the supply list for your workshop       Withdrawal requests received less than two weeks
online when you register to ensure you are ready for       prior to the start date of a scheduled workshop are
this summer!                                               not eligible for a refund.

Accommodation Options
Visit us online at rdpolytech.ca/series for the most
up-to-date information on Red Deer Polytechnic
Housing options.

Food Services
There are many restaurants and grocery stores
located near Red Deer Polytechnic. We also have a
number of food service options on campus, including
Starbucks, Tim Hortons. and more. Many local food
delivery services will deliver right to your door in Red
Deer Polytechnic housing.

                                                           More Information
                                                           If you have questions about your class, instructor,
                                                           Series Summer Arts School, or Red Deer Polytechnic,
                                                           reach out to us!
                                                           Phone:		    403.356.4900
                                                           Toll Free:  1.888.732.4630
                                                           Email: 		   extended.ed@rdpolytech.ca
                                                           Facebook: 	facebook.com/groups/
                                                                       seriessummerartsschool

                                                           Check our website at rdpolytech.ca/series regularly
                                                           for updates and follow us on Facebook.

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