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HERITAGE BLANKETS

Join Marcelle in the Computer Lab for a fun, creative way to transform your photos into a beautiful keepsake. These 50 x 60 inch blankets would make an excellent gift or a beautiful addition to your own home. Simply select a template and insert your images to create a personalized blanket. Marcelle will assist you with scanning any physical photos you may have as well as transferring photos from other devices.

All Sessions:

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Marcelle Velve
Location: Computer Room

Session 1:
When: Monday, Sept. 29
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $110 LSCO M; $125 NM
Register by: Wednesday, September 24
Instructor: Marcelle Velve
Location: Computer Room

Session 2:
When: Monday, Oct. 27
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $110 LSCO M; $125 NM
Register by: Wednesday, October 22
Instructor: Marcelle Velve
Location: Computer Room

Session 3:
When: Monday, Nov. 24
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $110 LSCO M; $125 NM
Register by: Wednesday, November 19
Instructor: Marcelle Velve
Location: Computer Room

FALL INTO LINE

In this class we will explore line drawings. Learn how to see edges of forms and shapes with a simple line drawing. Contour lines, gestural lines, cross contours, descriptive lines, and exploratory lines, are all important when learning how to draw. Great for any level of learning. Ask for a supply list when registering.

When: Mondays, Sept 8 - 29
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $100 LSCO M; $120 NM
Register by: Wednesday, September 3
Instructor: Donna Gallant
Location: Arts & Crafts Room

LEAF IT TO ME

This class will consist of line (pen) and wash (watercolour). Learn how to combine this two medias to create unique paintings of our glorious fall leaves. We may work from life at times. No experience necessary. Ask for a supply list when registering.

When: Tuesdays, Oct. 14 - 28
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $75 LSCO M; $90 NM
Register by: Wednesday, October 8
Instructor: Donna Gallant
Location: Arts & Crafts Room

PATHWAYS AND TRAILS- paintings in acrylic.

Don’t you love a fall walk with beautiful colours and dancing leaves. In this 3 week class we will capture these moments. You will also learn about perspective and atmospheric effects on the landscape. This class will be suited for students with some previous knowledge in painting with acrylics. Ask for a supply list when registering.

When: Thursdays, Nov. 13 - 27
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $75 LSCO M; $90 NM
Register by: Monday , November 10
Instructor: Donna Gallant
Location: Arts & Crafts Room

WATERCOLOR BASICS FOR BEGINNERS

In this beginner’s water colour class you will learn the basics of working with water colour. How to activate water colour, how much water to use, how to load your brush, how wet should your paper be, how to mix colours, how to control your washes, how to handle your brushstrokes, and different techniques used in painting with water colour including resists, splatter, wet into wet, layers in transparency and creating intense colours when needed. We will complete a finished painting by the last day that you will be proud of.
Ask for a supply list when registering.

When: Thursdays, July 31 - Aug. 14
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $120 LSCO M; $150 NM
Register by: Monday, July 28
Instructor: Donna Gallant
Location: Arts & Crafts Room

MAKING DECORATIVE PAPERS

Rosemary, New to LSCO as an instructor, is an artist who works with papers of all types, and with several paper processes from paper making through to paper decoration. In her paper decorating class, we will learn simple paper decorating techniques to create papers for making small “chap” books. We will learn a simple book binding technique (stab binding) to permit multiple decorated pages to be bound together. At the end of our two sessions we will have bound our own papers into a book which will guide our paper decorating practice.

When: Wednesdays, Sept. 17 & 24
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $50 LSCO M; $60 NM
Register by: Friday , September 12
Instructor: Rosemary Allen
Location: Arts & Crafts Room

PAPER ARTS, ZINES, AND TELLING STORIES

In this class we will learn how to decorate paper and create a simple eight folded page book from one piece of paper called a “zine”. Using different sizes of paper to get different zine page sizes, we will create some zines using only words, only images, or using both words and images. Bring some stories of grand kids and their special days, first days like school, anniversaries, birthdays, or first days home. We will create a zine in each paper size to carry these stories.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 8 & 22
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $50 LSCO M; $60 NM
Register by: Friday, October 3
Instructor: Rosemary Allen
Location: Arts & Crafts Room

PAPER ARTS, ZIG ZAG OLD FASIONED CARDS

In this class we will learn how to create a special seasonal card. We will learn how to zig zag fold paper and lay out some words. We will create a one of a kind card in time for the holiday. Zig Zag folded small books could house photos across the seasons of past year(s). Bring duplicate photos which could be glued into your zigzag book of months, or seasons. At the end of the two sessions we will have a zigzag book unique to our story to keep or to give

When: Wednesdays, Dec. 3 & 10
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $50 LSCO M; $60 NM
Register by: Friday, November 28
Instructor: Rosemary Allen
Location: Arts & Crafts Room

PAINT & CHAT

Join Donna as she guides both the beginner and more advanced painter with techniques and tricks to complete an acrylic painting. She brings the supplies you will need. All you bring is the willingness to learn and have fun. Donna is an artist from Southern Alberta who enjoys sharing her knowledge.

Session 1:
When: Tuesday, August 19
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Fee: $55 LSCO M; $65 NM
Register by: Thursday, August 14
Instructor: Donna Bilyk
Location: Arts & Crafts Room

Session 2:
When: Tuesday, September 16
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Fee: $55 LSCO M; $65 NM
Register by: Thursday, September 11
Instructor: Donna Bilyk
Location: Arts & Crafts Room

Session 3:
When: Tuesday, October 14
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Fee: $55 LSCO M; $65 NM
Register by: Thursday, October 9
Instructor: Donna Bilyk
Location: Arts & Crafts Room

WATERCOLOR

Do you enjoy painting with watercolors? Join our self-led watercolor group to work on your projects, share techniques, and enjoy a creative and social atmosphere. Bring your own supplies and paint at your own pace while connecting with fellow artists. All skill levels are welcome!
When: Wednesdays
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Fee: $52/year & LSCO membership
Location: Arts & Crafts Room

Last updated: June 16, 2025