Community Centred College
for the Retired
Established in 1973
Learn for Fun, Teach for Pleasure!
Fine Arts and Music
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Music
M 0, M 1, M 2 Ukulele
All ukulele lessons will include:
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Exercises to limber the fingers
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Strumming patterns
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Music Theory
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Repertoire
M 0 Beginner's Ukulele
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Goal:
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Learn at least one song each lesson
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Learn to tune the ukulele
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Learn a few things about the ukulele, some history, the parts of the ukulele, including the names of the strings
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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
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M 1 Intermediate Ukulele
Goal:
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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)
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Class limit: Max. 8
Class runs 9:30-10:30 once a week (Friday) for 8 weeks
Cost: $40
Class Notes: $3
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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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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
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Class limit: Max. 8
Class runs 10:45-11:45 once a week (Friday) for 8 weeks
Cost: $40
Class Notes: $3
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What to bring to class:
1. A ukulele in the C6 tuning with preferably a low G
2. A ukulele tuner
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Instructor: Shirley Miller
Start date: See program schedule
Room: 3
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M8 Intermediate Piano
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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.
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Class limit: 5
Class runs 9:30-11:00 once a week (Wednesday) for 8 weeks
Cost: $75
Class Notes: $3
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Instructor: Mary Fraser
Start date: January 17, 2024
Room: 3
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Fine Arts
A 6 Calligraphy
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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
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Class limit: 10
Class runs 11:15 - 1:15 once a week (Thursday) for 10 weeks
Cost: $100
Class Notes: $3
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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
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Instructor: Helen Martin
Start Date: See program schedule
Room: 2
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
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Supplies to bring to class:
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Bristol Book 9 x 12 or equivalent
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Pencils 2B, 6B, 8B (any brand)
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Colour Pencils (red, yellow, blue)
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Charcoal Pencil Dark and a Charcoal Stick.
Instructor: Arthur Babiarz
Start Date: See program schedule
Room: 2
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​A12 Watercolour or Painting
This is an introduction for beginners. You will be introduced to a range of examples.
Class Limit: 6-8
Class runs 1:30-3:30 pm once a week (Fridays)
Cost: $80
Class notes: $3
Supplies to bring to class: to be discussed
Instructor: R. Durugunti
Date: See program schedule
Room: 1
M7 Intermediate Piano Appreciation Group​
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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
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