Workshops
Artists working in a wide range of disciplines provide quality art instruction through hands-on learning opportunities for people of all ages and all walks of life. The EHAC provides workshop participants with a fully equipped workspace and a professionally trained staff to assist in whatever ways are necessary. We welcome people from all levels of artistic experience to explore, learn and draw inspiration from each other, the beauty of this place, its history and culture. We tailor our workshops to small groups because we believe that intimate, intensive learning experiences are where creativity thrives.
No Events Listed for February 2012
Events for July 2012
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Jul 07
Newfound Sound Concert in the Harbour
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Jul 28
Craig Young and His Guitars
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Fee: $50.00
Beginner Performers: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Craig Young, accomplished Newfoundland performer, will once again offer a workshop for acoustic and electric guitar on Saturday at the Arts Centre, 10 am - 1 pm. for Beginners
Participants should have basic knowledge of guitar playing and please bring their own instrument(s). 50.00
Intermediate/Experience Performers: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Participants should have competency on the guitar with perhaps some performance experience. 50.00
Originally from Burgeo/Francois Newfoundland, Craig began playing the guitar and singing at the age of seven. He moved to the province of Alberta, in 1990, performing both as a sideman for many artists including Jason McCoy, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, George Canyon, Patricia Conroy and as a solo country artist. The multiple CCMA (Canadian Country Music Association) Guitar Award winner moved to Nashville TN in 2000, where he worked as a sideman for Patti Loveless, Ricky Skaggs, Anita Cochrane, Shelly Wright, and Canadian Superstar Terri Clark for 8 years, and recorded two albums, The History Of Me, and Tracks with Canadian Country singer Amanda Adelle. In 2008, he moved back to Newfoundland, and performs as a solo artist, and teaches guitar, as well as record projects for other artists in his home studio. His newest album, released in August 2010, is titled Back Home, and brings together country and bluegrass music with the traditional music of Newfoundland.
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Jul 28
Craig Young on Guitar...Live
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fee: $15.00Newfoundland's own Craig Young will return to the Arts Centre for a night of excellent music. This popular young and highly accomplished musician is a well known sessions guitarist who has returned to his home, and we are lucky for that. You won't want to miss hearing Craig's performance.
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Jul 29
Dry Stone Wall Design and Construction with Dan Snow
10:00 a.m. to August 2nd, 5:00 a.m.
Fee: $500.005-Day WORKSHOP
A collaborative design process culminating in the hands-on creation of a dry stone structure. Instruction in design will include site assessment, 3-D modeling and guide frame set up. Instruction in building with loose stone will include identifying each stone for its best use, applying the four basic principles for strong construction, and practicing safe methods for shifting and lifting stone. One day of the workshop will be devoted to working in nature to create a temporary environmental art piece.
PARTICIPANTS: Max 8
Sunday, July 29 - Thursday, August 2, 10 - 5. -
Jul 30
Dry Stone Wall Design and Construction with Dan Snow
10:00 a.m. to August 2nd, 5:00 a.m.
Day Two of the Dry Stone Wall Workshop conducted by Dan Snow.
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Jul 31
Dry Stone Wall Design and Construction with Dan Snow
10:00 a.m. to August 2nd, 5:00 a.m.
Day Three of the dry stone wall workshop conducted by Dan Snow. Please refer to Day One, July 29, for registration details.
Events for August 2012
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Aug 01
Day Four of Dry Stone Wall Design and Construction with Dan Snow
Please refer to Day one, July 29, for registration information.
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Aug 02
Day Five of Dry Stone Wall Design and Construction with Dan Snow
Please refer to day one, July 29, for registration information.
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Aug 04
Stone Fence Building with Dan Snow
10:00 a.m. to August 5th, 5:00 a.m.
Fee: $300.00
Group construction of a free-standing dry stone wall. Participants will learn basic skills for building a straight section of 4’ high fence. Three different styles of construction will be instructed; Galloway, doubling and singling. Skills learned can be applied to retaining wall construction, as well.
Dan will conduct this special two-day program in response to numerous requests.
PARTICIPANTS: Max 8 -
Aug 05
Second Day of Two-Day Workshop With Dan Snow
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Fee: $300.00Please refer to workshop details on August 4 for registration information.
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Aug 07
Watercolour Expressions with Anastasia Tiller
9:45 a.m. to 1:45 a.m.
Fee: Free
Anastasia Tiller will introduce participants to the medium of watercolour, present basic colour theory, and demonstrate how to paint a particular subject - inspired by English Harbour. The group will be encouraged to follow the demonstration or create something on their own. Participants can choose to work outdoors, weather permitting.
Folks are encouraged to sign up for the four-class series: Tuesday 8/7, Thursday 8/9, Tuesday 8/21, and Thursday 8/23.
4-day program - $100
Day by day drop in - $30
This class is for folks with all levels of artistic development...no experience necessary. Children are welcome.
10 AM to 3 PM with a break for lunch. Please bring a bag lunch, tea and coffee will be provided.
Materials List
A set of watercolours (at least the three primary colorolours of red, blue and yellow)
Watercolour paper - good quality 140LBS Cold Press Arches
Variety of watercolour brushes
HB Pencil
Eraser
Masking tape
Paper towel
Container for water
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Aug 13
Sketching and Watercolor Painting with Barry Coombs
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Our workshop focuses on plein air watercolour painting, pen and ink sketching and pen drawing with wash. Participants working in other media are very welcome, as are non-painting partners and friends. Demonstrations, individual attention and constructive critiques are essential elements of this creative learning experience. This workshop is for participants with some previous experience in their chosen medium.
Barry Coombs has been leading painting holidays for over twenty years. A graduate of the Ontario College of Art, Barry Coombs has led workshops in Quebec and Maritime Canada as well as internationally in Italy, France, Greece and Mexico. He is noted for his positive and constructive attitude and ability to work with students of all levels of skill and experience. Barry exhibits his work locally and internationally and represented Canada at the G20 World Artist Festival in Seoul, South Korea in 2010.
HOW TO REGISTER
Contact Barry Coombs at (416) 652-7936 or use the contact form below. Registration will be confirmed when a deposit of $100 is received. The balance of $350 is due no later than July 20, 2012. -
Aug 14
Day Two of Barry Coomb's Painting Workshop
Please refer to workshop info on Monday, August 13.
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Aug 15
Day Three of Barry Coomb's Painting Workshop
Please refer to Monday,August 13 for workshop information.
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Aug 16
Day Four of Barry Coomb's Painting Workshop
Please refer to Monday, August 13 for workshop information.
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Aug 17
Day Five of Barry Coomb's Painting Workshop
Please refer to Monday, August 13 for workshop information.
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Aug 18
Riddle Fence Construction with Les Lake
10:00 a.m. to August 19th, 5:00 a.m.
Fee: $250.00Riddle Fence Building with Leslee Lake
10: 00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m.
Spend two days learning how to construct a traditional Newfoundland fence.
The riggle rod (wriggle, riddle, lear, roddle) fence is the most unique fence type found in Newfoundland history and it is very rare today. It is a combination of a longer fence and a picket fence and has obvious roots in the wattle fences of Medieval England. This fence was the most effective in creating a barrier to keep things in or out of an enclosure, and was economically practical because it does not require the use of nails. Remembering and reviving this skill will help ensure that it is not lost in time, and might offer an alternative that is environmentally safe and affordable.
Join noted landscaper Leslee Lake for a hands-on building experience. Leslee will demonstrate how to plan for a fence and prepare the ground, how to find and create the necessary materials, and how to construct the fence.
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Aug 19
Day Two of the Riddle Fence Workshop with Les Lake
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Fee: FreePlease refer to day one, Saturday, August 18, for registration details.
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