Every Thursday There’s an Adult Art Class at Art Gallery of Alberta
Every week the Art Gallery of Alberta features a different type of drop-in art class. From 7-9pm the adult open studio classes focus on the technical and conceptual side of art-making. The materials and tools are provided for each weeks projects which are themed around the current exhibition. The classes range from water colours, charcoal self portraits, Valentine’s Day heart shaped cards to live nude drawing.
The classes have theme each week but are not directly taught. The idea is for you to try several different concepts or styles of art. You can explore the current exhibits to grab inspiration for you project and also gain a different perspective while observing the exhibits in a different context.
The class themes this month are:
Jul 13 | Altered Images
Investigate how images are created and assembled in current photography exhibitions. Working with gel medium and packing tape, learn all about image transfers and creative photo-manipulation in this mixed media studio session. Register here.
Jul 20 | Fleeting Moments
Spend time in Dance Party and warm up with a series of gestural sketches focused on movement and expression. Take what you learn, and create a series of tableaus that interact with the AGA’s public spaces. Register here.
Jul 27 | Design Olympics
A Charrette is a workshop or session where designers collaborate within a timeframe to develop solutions to various design problems. Starting with a series of challenges, work as a team to design and install large-scale work on our City of Edmonton Terrace. Register here.
Aug 3 | Clay Sculpture
Learn the basics of clay sculpture, including instructions to build an armature, and additive and reductive techniques. Study shape and form in our current exhibitions before putting it all together to create a sculptural object. Register here.
Aug 10 | Warhol-inspired Screen Tests
View the work of Andy Warhol before heading to the studio to create your own version of the artist’s famous screen tests. Using your phone’s camera or one of our iPads, play with mood, lighting and composition to set the stage for your video portrait. Register here.
It is a good idea to prebook your spot for the classes as they are limited to 20 guests. Tickets are $25 or $22.50 for AGA members. All materials are include for the drop-in art class.
