Teens (13 to 17)

Register for courses online, by phone 613-580-ARTS (2787) or in person at Guest Services inside the Shenkman Arts Centre. Program information is subject to change. For more course options click ‘Français’ at the top of the page.

Acting
Digital Arts
Drawing
Mixed Media
Music
Painting
Pottery

Acting

All Ages Family Class

A close to professional experience culminating in a full stage production. Learn about theatre – character development, stage business, voice and movement – with a focus on fun! Great experience for the whole family! Theatre is a team sport!

Spring Play - The Wizard of Oz!
Rehearsals: March to June 8, 2019
Show dates: June 7 and 8, 2019

Auditions will be held in January 2019

Fee:
$55 for current OST students and families
$210 for non-OST students/family

*Sunday rehearsals with some weekly and/or Saturday. To be announced (depending on role).

Date	Time	Age	Fee
March to June 8	to be announced	4 years and older	$210

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Comedy

Comedy is lively and entertaining, fast thinking and timing as well as learning to relate to your audience.

No experience necessary, just an active imagination and a sense of adventure.

Class size is limited, however late registrations will be considered, subject to availability - please call the office to confirm 613-580-2764.

Date	Time	Age	Fee
January 7 to March 4	Mondays: 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm	13 years and older	$145

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Circus

Circus is full of thrill and freedom! Juggle, tumble and clown! Develop character and integrate into an always moving story.

No experience necessary, just an active imagination and a sense of adventure.

Date	Time	Age	Fee
March 18 to May 13	Mondays: 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm	13 years and older	$145

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Digital Arts

Intro to Game Development

Create your own mobile game! Using tools like Unity and Adobe Photoshop, develop animation skills and your very own video game.

Date	Time	Age	Fee	Code
January 14 to March 18	Mondays: 7 pm to 8:30 pm	12 to 14 years	$106.25	1398710
January 14 to March 18	Mondays: 7 pm to 8:30 pm	15 to 18 years	$120.25	1398707

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Drawing

Step Up Your Drawing

Are you ready to take your drawing to the next level? In this class, we will go beyond the basics and introduce figure drawing, perspective, in-depth shading, colour blending techniques, and much more! Materials will include pencil, charcoal, pastels, and ink. Learn new techniques, while expressing your individual creativity. Perfect for students who have already taken an art class, or have previous art experience. (Tuition includes 2 draped models.)

Instructor: Tara Heft

Date	Time	Age	Fee	Code
January 13 to March 10	Sundays: 9:30 am to noon	11 to 14 years	$245	W19ST01B

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Teen Portfolio Development - Drawing and Painting Emphasis

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This course will focus on developing students’ observational skills while focusing on tone, form, proportion, likeness, depth, composition, and texture. Special attention will be given to portraiture, life drawing, and still life. Students will work from a model in preparation for the Canterbury visual arts interview. Through a variety of painting, drawing, mixed media, and sculpture projects, students will refine their skills and develop a substantial body of work. This course will cover all of the requirements for the Canterbury visual arts portfolio. Also available to teens wanting to attend De la Salle or pursuing their own interest in art. This course is open to new and returning students. Students are asked to bring their own sketchbooks each class. (Tuition includes one draped model.)

Please note: Taking the Teen Portfolio Development course is however not a guarantee that all students will be accepted in the school of their choice.

Instructor: Sonia Arenas

Date	Time	Age	Fee	Code
January 12 to March 9	Saturdays: 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm	12 to 14 years	$255	W19ST01C
January 13 to March 10	Sundays: 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm	12 to 14 years	$255	W19ST01D

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Mixed Media

Creativity Development: Techniques and Confidence II (bilingual)

Explore and learn art techniques while having the opportunity to find your style. This exploration will focus on learning strong art techniques in drawing, painting, and sculpting. This course will be a fun challenge and will give a wonderful opportunity for self-expression. This course is open to new as well as returning students.

Instructor: Nadine Argo

Date	Time	Age	Fee	Code
January 12 to March 9	Saturdays: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm	12 to 16 years	$245	W19ST01E

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Music

Guitar - Level 1

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Strengthen guitar skills while learning basic chords, strumming, picking and tuning. Recognize different strumming patterns and shuffle accompaniment. Bring your own guitar.

Date	Time	Age	Fee	Code
January 12 to March 9	Saturdays: 10 am to 11 am	10 to 14 years	$139.50	1402438

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Guitar - Level 2

Once you have the basics through Guitar Level 1 or equivalent, you're ready for more advanced music.

Date	Time	Age	Fee	Code
January 12 to March 9	Saturdays: 11 am to noon	10 to 14 years	$139.50	1402460

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Guitar - Level 3

Learn songs while adding new techniques and skills along the way. Choose a song you would like to learn. Learn to play each of the songs submitted.

Date	Time	Age	Fee	Code
January 12 to March 9	Saturdays: 4 pm to 5 pm	10 to 14 years	$139.50	1402502

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Ukulele

Learn a unique instrument that is affordable, fun, and easy to learn.

Date	Time	Age	Fee	Code
January 12 to March 9	Saturdays: 3 pm to 4 pm	10 to 14 years	$139.50	1402493

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Painting

Creative Painting: Part II

Made your last macaroni card? Ready to pick up your big girl/boy paint brush and learn some solid artistic skills? Explore the art of painting and drawing landscapes, portraits, abstracts and mixing media, while developing the fundamentals of strong art-making, such as colour theory, composition, paint application, and rendering. All skill levels welcome.

Instructor: Lindsay Watson

Date	Time	Age	Fee	Code
January 12 to March 9	Saturdays: 1 pm to 3:30 pm	11 to 14 years	$225	W19ST01A

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Pottery

One Night on the Wheel

Have you wanted to try making pottery on the wheel? Here is your opportunity to enjoy one evening discovering the art of throwing clay. During this 2 hour workshop you will learn to throw one small pot. After the workshop our technicians will trim and fire your piece and it will be ready for you to pick up in 2 weeks. Come and relax while experiencing the joy of clay. This workshop is open to clients 14 years and older. All materials included. Additional pots made if client chooses to keep them will be $7 +HST each.

Instructor: Katherine King

Date	Time	Age	Fee	Code
January 5	Saturday: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm	14 and older	$53	WHEELNIGHT.201
January 12	Saturday: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm	14 and older	$53	WHEELNIGHT.202
January 19	Saturday: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm	14 and older	$53	WHEELNIGHT.203
January 26	Saturday: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm	14 and older	$53	WHEELNIGHT.204
February 2	Saturday: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm	14 and older	$53	WHEELNIGHT.205
February 9	Saturday: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm	14 and older	$53	WHEELNIGHT.206
February 16	Saturday: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm	14 and older	$53	WHEELNIGHT.207

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Teen and Adult Wheel 1

This program is especially fun for adults and teenagers to experience the challenge and joy of the pottery wheel. The basic Level 1 wheel program is covered. Materials included. Please bring an apron or an old towel to protect your clothes.

Instructor: Andrée Pilon-McCullough

Date	Time	Age	Fee	Code
January 12 to February 16	Saturdays: 10 am to noon	12 years and older	$234	TEENADULT.201
January 12 to February 16	Saturdays: 1 pm to 3 pm	12 years and older	$234	TEENADULT.202

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Wheel Level 1

This course is an introductory wheel course. Class duration 2.5 hours for 7 consecutive weeks. The student will cover the basic techniques for the beginner. You will first learn the art of centering the clay which will allow you to make different pot shapes. Trimming a foot onto a pot and surface decoration is covered. Recycled clay included. No prerequisite is required.

Instructor: Heidi Frankish WHEEL1.201
Instructor: Katherine King WHEEL1.202
Instructor: Katherine King WHEEL1.203
Instructor: Katherine King WHEEL1.205

Date Time Age Fee Code
January 9 to February 20 Wednesdays: 6:30 pm to 9 pm 16 and older $286 WHEEL1.201
January 10 to February 21 Thursdays: 1:30 pm to 4 pm 16 and older $286 WHEEL1.202
January 10 to February 21 Thursdays: 6:30 pm to 9 pm 16 and older $286 WHEEL1.203
January 11 to February 22 Fridays: 6:30 pm to 9 pm 16 and older $286 WHEEL1.205

Date	Time	Age	Fee	Code
January 9 to February 20	Wednesdays: 6:30 pm to 9 pm	16 and older	$286	WHEEL1.201
January 10 to February 21	Thursdays: 1:30 pm to 4 pm	16 and older	$286	WHEEL1.202
January 10 to February 21	Thursdays: 6:30 pm to 9 pm	16 and older	$286	WHEEL1.203
January 11 to February 22	Fridays: 6:30 pm to 9 pm	16 and older	$286	WHEEL1.205

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Wheel Level 1.5

This course is aimed at students who have completed Level 1 and wish to advance, but still require more guidance from the instructor for the full 2 1/2 hour class. The class will progress towards more advanced forms including covered forms, bowls, and closed-in forms. One bag of clay included. Prerequisite: Be able to consistently centre and throw a cylinder as high as it is wide. Please bring an apron or an old towel to protect your clothes.

Instructor: Laraine Pederson WHEEL105.203

Date Time Age Fee Code
January 8 to February 19 Tuesdays: 6:30 pm to 9 pm 16 and older $286 WHEEL105.203

Date	Time	Age	Fee	Code
January 8 to February 19	Tuesdays: 6:30 pm to 9 pm	16 and older	$286	WHEEL105.203

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Wheel Level 2/3

This course is for students who have completed two to three courses on the wheel and who can consistently throw a cylinder as high as it is wide. Emphasis will be placed on improving throwing skills and exploring surface decoration. One bag of clay included. Please bring an apron or an old towel to protect your clothes.

Prequisite Level 1.5

Instructor: Isaac Fouchard

Date Time Age Fee Code
January 24 to March 7 Thursdays: 6:30 pm to 9 pm 16 and older $286 WHEEL203.201

Date	Time	Age	Fee	Code
January 24 to March 7	Thursdays: 6:30 pm to 9 pm	16 and older	$286	WHEEL203.201

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Child and Adult Handbuild - Parent and Me (bilingual)

A wonderful way to share some special time in this activity with your child or grandchild. The students will learn the basic hand building techniques such as coils and pinch pots. Adults will make their own project. Cost is per person and materials are included.

Instructor: Katherine King

Date	Time	Age	Fee	Code
January 13 to February 17	Sundays: 12:30 pm to 2 pm	4 years and older	$161	PARENTME.201B

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Handbuilding (bilingual)

A very exciting and enjoyable program for children learning basic handbuilding techniques. Students are encouraged to express their own creativity with each piece. Returning students are given more challenging projects and materials are included.

Instructor: Senka Stankovic HANDCHILD.201B
Instructor Victoria Rodgers HANDCHILD.202B

Date	Time	Age	Fee	Code
January 12 to February 16	Saturdays: 10 am to 11:30 am	7 to 13 years	$173	HANDCHILD.201B
January 13 to February 17	Sundays: 10 am to 11:30 am	7 to 13 years	$173	HANDCHILD.202B

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