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Fine Arts and Music

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Music

       

      M 0, M 1, M 2 Ukulele

     

All ukulele lessons will include:

  1. Exercises to limber the fingers

  2. Strumming patterns

  3. Music Theory

  4. Repertoire

 

 

M 0 Beginner's Ukulele

Goal:

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  1. Learn at least one song each lesson

  2. Learn to tune the ukulele

  3. Learn a few things about the ukulele, some history, the parts of the ukulele, including the names of the strings

  4. Learn how to restring your ukulele

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Pre-requisite:  No previous ukulele experience required


Class limit:  Max. 8

Class runs 12:00-1:00 once a week (Friday) for 8 weeks
Cost: $40

Class Notes: $3    

 

What to bring to class:

1. A ukulele in the C6 tuning with preferably a low G

2.  A ukulele tuner


Instructor: Shirley Miller

Start Date: See program schedule

 

Room: 3

 

 

M 1 Intermediate Ukulele

 

Goal:

1. To learn at least two songs each week

2. Learn some minor chords: am, em, dm, bm. Learn more major chords: including working on the Bb chord.

 

Prerequisites:

A. Know basic chords: C, G, D, F

B. Be able to tune your ukulele: C6 tuning (G C E A)

Class limit:  Max. 8

Class runs 9:30-10:30 once a week (Friday) for 8 weeks
Cost: $40

Class Notes: $3

What to bring to class:

1. A ukulele in the C6 tuning with preferably a low G

2.  A ukulele tuner

 

Instructor:  Shirley Miller

Start date:  See program schedule

 

Room: 3

   M 2  Advanced Ukulele

 

Goal:

 

1: To color your music with 7th chords, diminished chords

2. Work on fingerpicking

 

Prerequisite:  Know the basic chords and their relative minors

Class limit: Max. 8

Class runs 10:45-11:45 once a week (Friday) for 8 weeks

Cost: $40

Class Notes: $3

What to bring to class:

1. A ukulele in the C6 tuning with preferably a low G

2.  A ukulele tuner

Instructor:  Shirley Miller

Start date:   See program schedule

 

Room: 3

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Fine Arts

A 6  Calligraphy

Over the 10 weeks, the Italic hand will be taught in detail with a section on handwriting improvement worked for those who want it. This is a beginners' course but adjusted to the levels of participants.

 

Pre-requisite:  None    

Class limit: 10
Class runs 11:15 - 1:15 once a week (Thursday) for 10 weeks
Cost: $100

Class Notes: $3

What to bring to class:

8 1/2 x 11 or larger notebook to practice and $4 to purchase a calligraphy pen from the instructor 

Instructor:  Helen Martin

Start Date: See program schedule

 

Room: 2

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A 8 Introduction to Drawing

 

This is a basic introduction to drawing for beginners and everyone who wants to explore the classic approach to artistic impression.  Students will learn to focus on still life and related drawing techniques.  He/she will be introduced to a range of techniques and skills. They will explore the drawing process from the beginning to the final rendition.

The course complexity is adjusted to the participant's level.

 

Class Limit: 8

Class runs 1:30-3:30 once a week (Wednesday) for eight weeks

Cost: $80

Class notes: $3

Supplies to bring to class: 

  • Bristol Book 9 x 12 or equivalent

  • Pencils 2B, 6B, 8B (any brand)

  • Colour Pencils (red, yellow, blue)

  • Charcoal Pencil Dark and a Charcoal Stick.

 

Instructor:     Arthur Babiarz

Start Date:  See program schedule

 

Room: 2

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M7 Intermediate Piano Appreciation Group

A relaxed and informal group where you can play and share your love of piano.

Pre-requisite:  Must be able to read music

What to bring: Any piano pieces you want to play!

 

Class runs 9:00 - 11:00 once a week (Thursday) for 8 weeks

 

Class Limit: 5

Cost: $80

Class Notes: $3

 

Instructor: Group

Start date: January 18, 2024

 

Room: 3

M8 Intermediate Piano

Students will learn techniques (scales, triads) and can choose their own pieces to play. 

 

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of piano, no beginner's please. Need to have a piano at home to practice on.

Class limit: 5

Class runs 9:30-11:00 once a week (Wednesday) for 8 weeks

Cost: $75

Class Notes: $3

Instructor: Mary Fraser

Start date: January 17, 2024

 

Room: 3

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