Mixing Mediums - Workshop Series
The Mixing Mediums - Workshop Series is instructed by our wonderfully talented artist and instructor, Jess Hughes of Vibrant Hughes. This is a 5 class workshop series, each class is 2 hours in length and offered at the Currents studio. Each class focuses on a different art medium and instruction flows from examples of Jess' personal art works. This workshop series is geared toward folks 15 years of age through adulthood.
Workshops include:
November 15: Basic Shapes,
November 22: Fluid Mediums,
November 29: Classic Paints,
December 6: Dry Mediums,
December 13: Mixed Mediums.
Register for one class or the whole series.
Learn to Draw!
Learn to Draw is a 6 class workshop led by our art instructor Dylan Draker. These classes are geared toward youth aged 11 to 15 years old. Sign up for the classes individually based on your interests or attend all of them for maximum art impact.
Sunday Nov. 9th - The Basics: Let’s start from the ground up! In this class, we’ll get comfortable with different drawing tools and learn some techniques, including linework, shading, and turning simple shapes into amazing drawings. Each student will receive a starter kit of supplies to use in class and at home.
Sunday Nov. 16th - Come Alive!: Now that we’ve covered the basics, it’s time to make your drawings pop! We’ll learn how to bring characters and objects to life by adding contrast, depth, and perspective. You’ll also explore how to create a cool, balanced composition with strong focal points. Materials provided.
Sunday Nov. 23 - Getting Messy with Charcoal: Ready to get your hands a little dirty? In this class, we’ll experiment with charcoal and discover how to use blending, shading, and erasing to create dramatic effects. You’ll see how a bit of charcoal dust can turn into something amazing. Materials provided.
Sunday Nov. 30 - Ink: Ink is bold, fun, and full of possibilities! Learn how to draw with fountain pens and explore different inking styles. We’ll try everything from Van Gogh-style landscapes, to comic book characters, to creative calligraphy. Materials provided.
Sunday Dec. 7th - Creating Comics: Put your storytelling skills to the test! Using what we’ve learned so far, you’ll create your own mini comic (called a zine). Learn how to design a character, plan a story, and turn your ideas into a short illustrated adventure. Materials provided.
Sunday Dec. 14th - Tying it All Together: In our final class, you’ll get time to finish up a favourite project or explore a new one! We’ll have a fun, interactive art showcase where everyone can share their creations, talk about their process, and learn how to give and receive helpful feedback. Materials provided.
Learn to Make!
Learn to Make is a pop-up series of craft and makery workshops taught and facilitated by guest instructors.
Learn to Make: A Personalized Santa Countdown Sign - November 30th at 3:30 to 5:00pm, ages 16+, $50
Our instructor for this course is Kristy Bruce. Kristy is an expert crafter and an art teacher!