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

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  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:  January 20th, 2023

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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:  January 20th, 2023

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   M 2  Advanced Ukulele

​Goal:

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

2. Work on finger picking

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:   January 20th, 2023

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M8b  Continuing Piano with Janet

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Continue learning how to play piano!

Prerequisites: This is a continuation piano course from our Fall 2022 semester. Only students from that semester can sign up for the class unless otherwise approved by the instructor. 

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Class limit: 5 (Closed Group)

Class runs 1:30-3:30 once a week (Monday) for 8 weeks

Cost: $80

Class Notes: $3

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Instructor: Janet Filippelli

Start date: January 16th, 2023

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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 (Tuesday) for 8 weeks

Cost: $75

Class Notes: $3

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Instructor: Mary Fraser

Start date: January 17th, 2023

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M7 Intermediate Piano Appreciation Group

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Members will prepare and play pieces for the group.

There is no Instructor at present but assistance will be offered in the form of suggestion or example.

There is a relaxed atmosphere in the group.

Pre-requisite:  Have previous piano experience and be able to play pieces at the level of Alfred's Level 1 Book.

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

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

Class Limit: 5

Cost: $80

Class Notes: $3

Instructor: Group

Start date:  January 20th, 2023

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A 1 Beginner's Watercolours

A basic technique will be shown in each session via online tutorials, in class demonstrations by instructor and one on one feedback and will cover - graduated washes, dry brush, lifting, masking, colour mixing, wet on wet, etc. 

Cost: $80

Class Notes: $3

Pre-requisite: None
 

Class limit:  8

Class minimum: 1
 

Class days and times: Class runs 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Mondays) for 8 weeks

What to bring to class: 

• Watercolour paint - a red, blue and yellow minimum

• A few watercolour brushes

• Watercolour paper

Materials used by the instructor although that level of quality is not a must for students:

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Winsor and Newton Artist Quality Watercolour Paint, Arches 140lb Cold Press Watercolour paper

Instructor:  Corinne Aelbers

Start Date: January 16th, 2023

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A 2 Continuing Watercolours

Builds on more advanced concepts and ways to apply them. Sessions will include online tutorials, in class demonstrations by instructor, one on one feedback and will cover - composition planning, advanced brush and texture techniques, using pen and ink and chalk pastels with watercolour, etc.

Cost: $80

Class Notes: $3

Pre-requisite: Experience with watercolour painting or A1
 

Class limit:  8

Class minimum: 1
 

Class runs 11:15-1:15 (Mondays) for 8 weeks.

What to bring to class: 

• Watercolour paint - a red, blue and yellow minimum

• A few watercolour brushes

• Watercolour paper

Materials used by the instructor although that level of quality is not a must for students:

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Winsor and Newton Artist Quality Watercolour Paint, Arches 140lb Cold Press Watercolour paper

Instructor:  Corinne Aelbers

Start Date: January 16th, 2023

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A 3  Simple Acrylics

Explore the world of acrylic paint in this 3 session course; the first 30 minutes will be lecture followed by  hands-on painting.  Many styles; including Abstract!

Pre-requisite:  desire to experiment with acrylic paints
 

Class limit:  8

Class runs 1:30-3:30 once a month for 3 months, see class schedule for dates.

Cost: $30

Class Notes: $3

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Supplies to bring to class:  pencil, eraser, acrylic paints (a cheap set of paints is fine; red, blue, yellow, purple, white) plus a         larger tube of white (Artist's Loft brand from Michaels is fine); a slightly better set would include purple, green,       orange, burnt umber; "cheap" brushes are okay; a canvas, bristol board or water colour paper measuring 11" x 14" and newspaper to protect the table tops round out the list of supplies.

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Instructor: Jim Keys

Start date: January 20th, 2023

A 6  Calligraphy

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Over the 10 weeks of the course, one hand (probably "Uncial") will be taught in depth with a variety of easily mastered scripts added for use in cards, on posters, etc.  

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 $5 to purchase a calligraphy pen from the instructor 

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Instructor:  Helen Martin

Start Date: January 19th, 2023

A 8 Introduction to Drawing

This is a basic introduction to drawing for beginners.  You will learn to focus on still-life and landscape drawing.  You will be introduced to a range of approaches and skills.  Students will explore the drawing process from beginning to final rendition.

Class Limit: 8

Class runs 9:00-11:00 once a week (Monday) for eight weeks

Cost: $80

Class notes: $3

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Supplies to bring to class: 

• Bristol Book 9 x 12 or equivalent

• Koh-1-Noor Triograph Graphic Pencils Assorted or equivalent.

• Derwent Charcoal Pencil Dark or equivalent.

Instructor:     Arthur Babiarz

Start Date:   January 16th, 2023