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Please visit our website again as there will most likely be new additions to our course selections.
Description: Students explore surface colouring with water based paints on fabric. Colour mixing and application are combined with techniques to texturize fabrices for use in other pieces. Using a visual approach based on the "SkyDyes" painting method, students are encouraged to experiment and learn through making sample pieces for later use. This is a course for paint artists who want to expand into fibre or quilters and fibre artists who want to learn painting techniques. Level: Beginner to Intermediate workshop class Price: $75 + GST Max. Number of Participants: 8 Supply Fee: $20 (payable to instructor at 1st class) Materials:
*The supply fee includes Setacolor Transparent and Pearlescent Paints in a variety of colours and dilutions. It also includes brushes, sponges and other application and texturing tools for use at the workshop.
Description: Students explore surface colouring with oil "Paintsticks" on fabric. The purpose of the workshop is to learn various application techniques for adding colour, texture and depth to fabric. This is a course for paint artists who want to expand into fibre or quilters and fibre artists who want to learn painting techniques. Level: Beginner to Intermediate workshop class Price: $75 + GST Max. Number of Participants: 8 Supply Fee: Optional, please see below Materials:
Students may bring their own supplies or pay the supply fee to use the class supplies for the following:
Description: Students will be shown techniques for printing pictures and text on fabric using a computer and printer as well as exploring other methods for transferring printed graphics to fabric. Workshop Includes:
Level: Beginner to Intermediate workshop class Price: $75 +GST +$25 Supply fee.
*Bring some photos to play with and paper to take notes.
Description: Students will discover an expressive versatile approach to painting as they become familiar with the painting medium of their choice (acrylics or oils). This course is suitable for beginners looking for a painting adventure or for those looking to further develop painting methods. Participants will explore a wide range of painting techniques that demonstrate; colour mixing, paint handling, glazing, and surface textures. A creative approach to subject matter will include landscape, still life, and non objective painting. Your painting experience will be informed with demonstrations, individual attention, and group discussions. Come enjoy this fun informative class! Level: Beginner to Intermediate workshop class Time: 7 - 9:30 pm Price: $225 + GST Max. Number of Participants: 6
Description: Enhance your artwork to really show it off! Topics include cutting and assembling the mat package, mat and frame co-ordination, colour concepts, archival preservation, frame styles, etc. Using art prints supplied, each student will cut their own mat using home-based equipment, and learn how to hinge their artwork to a backing. Level: Beginner workshop class Time: 7 - 9:30 pm Price: $50 + GST Max. Number of Participants: 6 Supply Fee: $10 Tools: Students will use class mat cutters.
Description: Building on the skills learned in the Introduction to Mat Cutting class, participants will bring their own piece to class to design and frame. Students will cut a double mat, hinge their artwork and fit their mat pack into a frame of their choosing to go home with a finished piece. Please bring in an artwork or photograph no larger than 8 x 10 to frame. Level: Beginner to Intermediate workshop class Prerequisite: Introduction to Mat Cutting or Discover Picture Framing Level 1 Time: 7 - 9:30 pm Price: $50 + GST Max. Number of Participants: 6 Supply Fee: $40 Tools: Students will use class mat cutters, or bring their own (available for purchase through Walkerworks).
Description: Learn how make wooden picture frames using framing tools created for the home hobbyist. Using Logan Graphic's Pro-Saw, Precision Sander & Studio Joiner and various other hand tools, Jim will demonstrate and guide you through the various steps involved in making a picture frame with hand tools. You will learn accurate measuring, cutting, sanding, joining and filling techniques. Practice your new skills using shop supplied picture frame moulding and go home with the basic skills to continue making frames at home ! This 2 week workshop is restricted to 2 students and will run Saturday afternoons while the shop is open. Level: Beginner workshop class Time: 12 - 3:30 pm Price: $100 + GST Max. Number of Participants: 2 Tool List: Students will be using shop tools
Description: Be guided through a complete framing project from design, mat cutting, frame cutting and joining to completion. Students will bring in an artwork or photograph, no larger than 8 x 10, to design, mat and frame under Jim's guidance. Students will be using the shop's tools. Moulding, U.V. glass cut to size, mats blanks and backing will be supplied. Level: Beginner to Intermediate workshop class Prerequisite: Introduction to Mat Cutting & Introduction to Cutting & Joining Time: 7 - 9:30 pm Price: $100 + GST Max. Number of Participants: 4 Supply Fee: Depends on your framing design: $50 and up. Tools list: Students will be using shop tools.
Participants in Rob Hinchley's painting classes will need to purchase their materials prior to the first class. Artmad in Stittsville has all of these supplies and will give you a 10% discount. Any questions concerning your materials will be addressed on the first night of class, please bring what you can to the first night. Participants taking the beginner picture framing mat cutting courses will be using the shop's Logan 301-S Compact Mat Cutters. Students taking frame cutting courses will need to either purchase their tools (available through Walkerworks) or bring their own. All picture framing tools and supplies can be purchased in advance of your class at Walkerworks. To register for a class, we will require a 50% deposit. You may do so either by coming by in person to the shop during regular shop hours, or by calling us at 613-831-2879 with your credit card number. In this case, an e-voice will be sent to your email address confirming your registration. Balance will be payable on your first night of class. Any course supply fees will be payable directly to the instructor in cash during class. Our workshop classes are small, however, we need a minimum enrollment to run a class. If we cancel your class, you will be refunded in full. If for any reason you need to withdraw from a class that you have enrolled in, we will happily refund your deposit in full, up to 7 days before the class is scheduled to commence. If you withdraw after a class has commenced, we will pro-rate your refund. Thank you for your interest in classes at Walkerworks Picture Framing! Jim & Amy
This class is offered through the Ottawa Carleton District School Board's Continuing Education Program & is offered off-site at:
Description: Enhance your artwork to really show it off! Topics include cutting and assembling the mat package, mat and frame coordination, colour concepts, archival preservation, frame styles, etc. Each student will cut their own mat using home-based equipment, and learn how to hinge their artwork to a backing. Bring an artwork on paper no bigger than 8 x 10. Supply Fee: $10 Price: $41 How to Register:
This class is offered through the Ottawa Carleton District School Board's Continuing Education Program & is offered off-site at:
Description: Building on the skills learned in Part I, participants will be able to hone their skills and try more advanced techniques. Double and triple mats, circles, ovals and more decorative approaches will be explored. Supply Fee: $15-40 Price: $41 How to Register:
This class is offered through the Ottawa Carleton District School Board's Continuing Education Program & is offered off-site at:
Description: This course will cover aspects of making great photographs with your digital camera. Through an easy to understand approach, we will look at great photography techniques, mastering camera functions and controls, as well as printing options available today. Get control, get your camera off "AUTO". Price: $65 How to Register:
This class is offered through the Ottawa Carleton District School Board's Continuing Education Program & is offered off-site at:
Description: This course will cover aspects of making great photographs with your digital camera. Through an easy to understand approach, we will look at great photography techniques, mastering camera functions and controls, as well as printing options available today. Get control, get your camera off "Auto"! Price: $65 How to Register:
This class is offered through the Ottawa Carleton District School Board's Continuing Education Program & is offered off-site at:
Description: A continuation of the techniques and principles covered in Jim's introduction to Digital photography class. Once you know the basics, it's time to take your photos up a notch. Some practical/hands-on components to this course. Price: $65 How to Register:
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