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No problem! This class will get you comfortable in the world of acrylic painting. We’ll start simple - creating a colour wheel and grey scale to get a handle on colour mixing and controlling saturation and tone. We’ll move on to copying very simple photographs - an apple, and basic landscapes. Touching on subjects such as light and shadow, atmospheric perspective and composition, our projects will get more complex as we move forward. David will be doing painting demonstrations and helping students problem-solve their way through their work. Students are welcome to bring in their own projects right from the start if they choose!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAcrylic paint: titanium white, carmine, phthalo blue, primary or lemon yellow, raw sienna, ivory black or oxide black. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSurfaces: canvas paper (the Fredrix canvas pad is best) or gessoed hardboard\/masonite  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBrushes: 1\" or 1 1\/2\" flat and 1, 2, 6 rounds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA disposable palette for mixing colours and a pencil and eraser for sketching. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Optional: \u003c\/strong\u003ea spray bottle for water, and a photo you would like to paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage 2: Edit Kasza-Ferguson \/ image 3: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 xyejjpt x15dsfln x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xvs91rp x1s688f x5n08af x10wh9bi xpm28yp x8viiok x1o7cslx\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eSarah Girard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ground Floor Arts","offers":[{"title":"5 Weeks: Friday May 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and June 5th 6-8:30pm","offer_id":48212324483327,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/0400\/files\/GSA_website_image_26.png?v=1774645890"},{"product_id":"gsa-portrait-drawing-class","title":"Portrait Drawing Class","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.davidcaesar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDavid Caesar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can do it! 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Topics discussed in this two class course are as follows:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour and colour mixing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare and maintenance of brushes and other tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding painting mediums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe process of underpainting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscussion of how to prepare painting supports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will work towards and complete a small still life by the end of the second workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e All materials for this workshop are included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: Solvents will be used in this class, and oil paints do have an odor. 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Students will be provided with linoleum, carving tools, and paper to create their own greeting cards. They will learn how to handle carving tools safely, how to apply even coats of ink, and how to get a consistent print on paper. Again, this is very beginner friendly! 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No problem! This class will get you comfortable in the world of acrylic painting. We’ll start simple - creating a colour wheel and grey scale to get a handle on colour mixing and controlling saturation and tone. We’ll move on to copying very simple photographs - an apple, and basic landscapes. Touching on subjects such as light and shadow, atmospheric perspective and composition, our projects will get more complex as we move forward. David will be doing painting demonstrations and helping students problem-solve their way through their work. 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We will also be visiting Ground Floor Arts (112 C Wyndham St N) for an interactive printmaking lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDress for mess! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease bring a labelled water bottle, two nut-free snacks and lunch, outdoor shoes to change into, and weather appropriate clothing, including sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Summer Camps","offers":[{"title":"Monday, July 6th - Friday, July 10th","offer_id":48080156098815,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/0400\/files\/8.png?v=1769121566"},{"product_id":"summer-art-camp-fantasy-fiction-ages-10-14","title":"Summer Art Camp: Fantasy Fiction (Ages 10-14)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonday, July 13th - Friday, July 17th\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAges 10-14\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructors: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlvangeest.com\/about\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePearl VanGeest\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kpercivalart.ca\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKatherine Percival\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning drop off is as early as\u003cstrong\u003e 8:30am\u003c\/strong\u003e and afternoon pick up as late as \u003cstrong\u003e4:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNo experience required \u0026amp; all materials are included. Each camper will also receive a Wyndham Art sketchbook to take home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamp takes place in our bright 3rd floor classroom space above Wyndham Art Supplies. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"maps link\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bigUCHix8B2cXDSM9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(1\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e25 Wyndham St. N. Downtown Guelph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivities:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBring your Story to Life!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCampers will use art to explore storytelling and character creation! They will be making their own books to house their stories, and discovering printmaking and sculpture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe week will culminate in a performance with sets, costumes and masks they make in camp!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOff-Site Adventures!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampers will be making daily off-site trips to visit the park or the river, weather permitting. We will also be visiting Ground Floor Arts (112 C Wyndham St N) for an interactive printmaking lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDress for mess! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease bring a labelled water bottle, two nut-free snacks and lunch, outdoor shoes to change into, and weather appropriate clothing, including sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Summer Camps","offers":[{"title":"Monday, July 13th - Friday, July 17th","offer_id":48080197779711,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/0400\/files\/6_9e8169b8-28a4-4d6d-9f93-5b51776d13a8.png?v=1769121789"},{"product_id":"summer-art-camp-colourful-creations-ages-6-10","title":"Summer Art Camp: Colourful Creations (Ages 6-10)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonday, July 20th - Friday, July 24th\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAges 6 -10\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructors: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kpercivalart.ca\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKatherine Percival\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sarahfabrizi.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSarah Fabrizi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning drop off is as early as\u003cstrong\u003e 8:30am\u003c\/strong\u003e and afternoon pick up as late as \u003cstrong\u003e4:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNo experience required \u0026amp; all materials are included. Each camper will also receive a Wyndham Art sketchbook to take home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamp takes place in our bright 3rd floor classroom space above Wyndham Art Supplies. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"maps link\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bigUCHix8B2cXDSM9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(1\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e25 Wyndham St. N. Downtown Guelph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivities:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring some colour into your summer!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampers will explore colour theory and learn how to make their own colour wheels and learn the basics of watercolour painting. They will make colourful creations such as marbled paper, paper stained \"glass\" and collage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will also be tye-dyeing their own clothing to make a colourful memento to take home! (Note: Please plan to provide a white \/light-coloured article of clothing for this activity)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOff-Site Adventures!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampers will be making daily off-site trips to visit the park or the river, weather permitting. We will also be visiting Ground Floor Arts (112 C Wyndham St N) for an interactive printmaking lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDress for mess! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease bring a labelled water bottle, two nut-free snacks and lunch, outdoor shoes to change into, and weather appropriate clothing, including sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Summer Camps","offers":[{"title":"Colourful Creations: Monday, July 20th - Friday, July 24th - Ages 6 - 10","offer_id":48080245162239,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/0400\/files\/1_4f26f41d-2eb2-45a1-9df0-641e87f1497a.png?v=1769122190"},{"product_id":"summer-art-camp-under-the-sea-ages-6-10","title":"Summer Art Camp: Under the Sea (Ages 6-10)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonday, July 27th - Friday, July 31th\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAges 6 -10\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructors: Tijana Krivokapic \u0026amp; Shruti Chaudhary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning drop off is as early as\u003cstrong\u003e 8:30am\u003c\/strong\u003e and afternoon pick up as late as \u003cstrong\u003e4:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNo experience required \u0026amp; all materials are included. Each camper will also receive a Wyndham Art sketchbook to take home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamp takes place in our bright 3rd floor classroom space above Wyndham Art Supplies. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"maps link\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bigUCHix8B2cXDSM9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(1\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e25 Wyndham St. N. Downtown Guelph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivities:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild your own adventure under the sea!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampers will create sea life sculptures with clay, papier mache, and recycled materials. They will also be creating dioramas and printing their own unique artwork with collagraphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether the campers with make an under the sea mural!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOff-Site Adventures!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampers will be making daily off-site trips to visit the park or the river, weather permitting. We will also be visiting Ground Floor Arts (112 C Wyndham St N) for an interactive printmaking lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDress for mess! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease bring a labelled water bottle, two nut-free snacks and lunch, outdoor shoes to change into, and weather appropriate clothing, including sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Summer Camps","offers":[{"title":"Monday, July 27th - Friday, July 31st","offer_id":48080259678463,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/0400\/files\/7_282ad813-46a3-4740-8ed5-c4dc4c680374.png?v=1769122273"},{"product_id":"summer-art-camp-faces-and-figures-ages-10-14","title":"Summer Art Camp: Faces and Figures *Short Week* (Ages 10-14)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTuesday, August 4th - Friday, August 7th (Short week)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAges 10 -14\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructors: Gillian Elder \u0026amp; Tijana Krivokapic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning drop off is as early as\u003cstrong\u003e 8:30am\u003c\/strong\u003e and afternoon pick up as late as \u003cstrong\u003e4:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNo experience required \u0026amp; all materials are included. Each camper will also receive a Wyndham Art sketchbook to take home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamp takes place in our bright 3rd floor classroom space above Wyndham Art Supplies. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"maps link\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bigUCHix8B2cXDSM9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(1\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e25 Wyndham St. N. Downtown Guelph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivities:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA personal touch to art!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCampers will have the opportunity to strengthen and practice their figurative drawing skills with life drawing and portrait studies in many mediums. Model building and armature wire faces and figures will provide tactical and 3-dimensional experiences, as well as exploring the basics of cartooning.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff-Site Adventures!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampers will be making daily off-site trips to visit the park or the river, weather permitting. We will also be visiting Ground Floor Arts (112 C Wyndham St N) for an interactive printmaking lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDress for mess! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease bring a labelled water bottle, two nut-free snacks and lunch, outdoor shoes to change into, and weather appropriate clothing, including sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Summer Camps","offers":[{"title":"Tuesday, August 4th - Friday, August 7th (Short Week)","offer_id":48080274194687,"sku":null,"price":308.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/0400\/files\/2_ba24da89-4951-4067-9679-72affdfbeae9.png?v=1769122378"},{"product_id":"summer-art-camp-printed-tees-and-totes-ages-10-14","title":"Summer Art Camp: Printed Tees and Totes (Ages 10-14)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonday, August 10th - Friday, August 14th\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAges 10 -14\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructors: Tijana Krivokapic \u0026amp; Shruti Chaudhary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning drop off is as early as\u003cstrong\u003e 8:30am\u003c\/strong\u003e and afternoon pick up as late as \u003cstrong\u003e4:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNo experience required \u0026amp; all materials are included. Each camper will also receive a Wyndham Art sketchbook to take home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamp takes place in our bright 3rd floor classroom space above Wyndham Art Supplies. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"maps link\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bigUCHix8B2cXDSM9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(1\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e25 Wyndham St. N. Downtown Guelph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivities:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpress your own style!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampers will use silkscreen, cyanotypes and nature printing on fabric and paper to make and wear their own art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will also have the oppertunity to try paper marbling, badge-making and to tye-dye their own clothing for a colourful take-home momento. (Note: Please plan to provide a white\/ light-coloured article of clothing for this activity)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff-Site Adventures!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampers will be making daily off-site trips to visit the park or the river, weather permitting. We will also be visiting Ground Floor Arts (112 C Wyndham St N) for an interactive printmaking lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDress for mess! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease bring a labelled water bottle, two nut-free snacks and lunch, outdoor shoes to change into, and weather appropriate clothing, including sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Summer Camps","offers":[{"title":"Monday, August 10th - Friday, August 14th","offer_id":48080318464255,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/0400\/files\/4.png?v=1769122475"},{"product_id":"summer-art-camp-story-explorers-ages-8-14","title":"Summer Art Camp: Story Explorers (Ages 8-14)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonday, August 17th - Friday, August 21th\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAges 8 -14\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructors: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kpercivalart.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKatherine Percival \u003c\/a\u003e\u0026amp; Gillian Elder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning drop off is as early as\u003cstrong\u003e 8:30am\u003c\/strong\u003e and afternoon pick up as late as \u003cstrong\u003e4:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNo experience required \u0026amp; all materials are included. Each camper will also receive a Wyndham Art sketchbook to take home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamp takes place in our bright 3rd floor classroom space above Wyndham Art Supplies. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"maps link\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bigUCHix8B2cXDSM9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(1\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e25 Wyndham St. N. 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Each participant will leave with 1–2 completed journals, along with the newfound confidence to create more on their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" class=\"awbg0w\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis workshop is part of our series of lay-flat soft-cover journals, perfect for writing, drawing, sketching, or collaging \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo experience necessary! All tools and materials are supplied. 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