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Creative Pursuits

Courtenay Adult

Beginner Pottery Build a fundamental skill set to create functional and decorative pieces with clay. Students will learn hand building techniques and different surface decora tion methods through guided projects and self-exploration. Additional studio time will be available if needed. Registration includes a bag of clay. Instructor: Bobbie Hammersley #18066 Tuesdays April 7 - June 9 #18059 Thursdays April 9 - June 11 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lewis Craft Room B $399/10 Painting Nature Celebrate our local landscape while learning to paint the natural world. Explore essential paint ing techniques and materials, then practice capturing water, skies, trees, flowers, sunsets, and dramatic weather. A creative, skill-building class inspired by the beauty around us. Instructor: Teresa Knight Tuesdays Watercolour #18119 April 14 - May 19 Oil & Acrylic #18118 May 26 - June 30 6-8 p.m. Filberg Craft Room $114/6 Did you know . . . You can check on your registrations and more when you access your online account at courtenay.ca/reconline

Beginner Knitting Welcome to knitting! Whether you’re a complete beginner or have knitted before, this class is perfect for you. Over 4 weeks, we’ll cover the knit stitch, casting on and off, fixing mistakes, and more, all while making a pair or two of fingerless mitts. Material kits are available for purchase. Instructor: Sarah Thornton #18404 Thursdays April 9 - 30 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lewis Meeting Room $149/4 Learn to Draw & Paint Learn to draw and paint figures or animals with confidence. Explore proportion, movement, anatomy, colour, texture, and expression while bringing life and personality to your work. Guided instruction makes it ap proachable, creative, and fun for all skill levels. Instructor: Teresa Knight Thursdays #19000 April 16 - May 21 Animals #18113 May 28 - July 2 People 6-8 p.m. Filberg Craft Room $114/6

Drums Alive for Every Body

Drumming and movement com bine for a fun, upbeat workout set to energizing music. No expe rience needed. Move at your own pace, gentle or powerful, and leave feeling strong, energized, and smiling inside and out. #18111 Mondays

April 13 - June 22 12:15-1:15 p.m. Native Sons Grand Hall $90/10

Plein Air Painting Let’s paint outdoors! Each session includes an easy-to follow demo on key plein air skills such as composition, light, atmosphere, and capturing the landscape using oils or acrylics. Participants should be comfort able walking short distances to find inspiring views. Instructor: Teresa Knight #18120 Thursdays Oil & Acrylic July 9 - August 13 #19807 Tuesdays Watercolour July 7 - August 11 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Native Sons Dining Room $114/6

Spring Program Registration starts Monday March 9 Summer Program Registration starts Monday April 27

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