Spring Guide 2014

Program CatalogueSpring 2014

Button FactoryArts

“Premieres Amour”etching by

Robert Creighton

25 Regina St. S. Waterloo, ON N2J 1R8

519 886.4577 • buttonfactoryarts.ca

Button Factory Team

Heather Franklin, Executive Director

Anne Pedersen, Coordinator of Operations

Desiree Lichty, Programs Coordinator/Marketing Manager

The Button Factory is a unique, shared work space, home to the Waterloo Community Arts Centre. We provide two floors� of� authentic� and� creative� programming:� gallery� exhibitions, innovative art classes, workshops, professional� development� for� artists,� and� rehearsal� space.� We� pride� ourselves� on� maintaining� an� inclusive� environment,� open� to� artists� and� art� appreciators� from� all� backgrounds,� cultures� and� levels� of� experience.� Whether� you’re� an� emerging� or� experienced� artist,� a� beginner� or� simply� curious� there� is� something� for� everyone� here!

Over� the� past� year� our� membership� has� bloomed!� � This� spring� we� are� offering� an� array� of� programming� to� accommodate� everyone’s� interests.� All� your� favorites,� with� your� revered� instructors,� as� well� as� new� programming.� Over� 40� innovative� art� programs� and� workshops!

I� encourage� our� artists,� friends� and� members� to� come� out� to� the� Button� Factory� and� take� advantage� of� the� great� programs� we� offer.� � This� session,� we� have� new� � � � � � � � � � � � � � programming� for� teens,� children� and� adults.� � We� also� offer� our� programs� off� site� at� the� Waterloo� Recreation� Centre,� Waterloo� City� Hall,� Luther� Village� and� Globe� Studios.� Our� Artist� in� Residences,� Robert� Creighton� and� Olivia� Simpson� will� complete� their� residency� with� a� lecture� March� 28.� Don’t� miss� the� Procession� of� the� Species� Parade� on� April� 26� and� our� popular� Life� Drawing� Marathon� on� June� 28.� Raiders� of� the� Lost� Art� Summer� Camp� has� an� extended� run� from� June� 30� to� August� 29. Awaken� to� new� growth� in� ourselves� this� spring.� Come� out� and� explore,� create,� play� in� all� kinds� of� media-visual,� digital,� and� literary,� attend� a� gallery� opening,� come� to� an� artist lecture, meet new members and become inspired by all the creative opportunities that Button Factory Artsoffers� this� season.�

-Heather� Franklin

CONTENTS

Membership 2

Registration 3

Special Events/ Gallery Exhibitions 4

Adult Courses & Workshops

Drawing 5

Painting 8

Multi-Media 13

Printmaking 16

Youth Courses and Workshops 18

Instructor Biographies 22

Rental Info/ Drop In Classes/ Partners 27

Gift Shop Information 28

Waterloo Print Studio Information 29

MEMBERSHIP INFO

Adult Individual

Family

Student (ages 13 -22)

$30 / Annually

$50 / Annually

$10 / Annually

Why� become� a� Bu on� Factory� Arts� member?

•� 15%� off� all� programming

•� Monthly� arts� e-‐newsle er� detailing� local� events,� calls� for� entry,� etc.�

•� Discounts� at� local� art� stores,� including:

15%� off� at� State of the Art Supplies� (84� King� St.� Waterloo)

15%� off� at� Pastel Studio� (64� Grand� Ave.� S.� Cambridge)

10%� off� at� Curry’s� (170� Gateway� Park.� Dr.� Kitchener)10%� off� at� The Artstore of Waterloo� (91� Caroline� St.� S.)

•� First� no ce� of� special� events� at� the� Bu on� Factory

•� Eligible� to� vote� at� the� Annual� General� Mee ng

Lending� Library�

Members� can� borrow� books� from� the� Bu on� Factory’s� Art� Books� &

The� Baden� Storyteller’s� Collec on� for� 3� week� loan� periods.

Members� also� have� the� opportunity� to� have� their� work

in� the� Gi � Shop,� the� Annual� Members’� Show� &� Sale,�

the� John� M.� Harper� branch� Library� and� the� Luther� Village� gallery.

Please� contact� us� for� further� informa on.

25� Regina� St� S

Waterloo� ON

519 886-4577

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REGISTRATION &

INFORMATIONSecondary and post-secondary students have the opportunity to take one

program or workshop per session for FREE! Two spaces will be available on selected� courses� on� a� first� come,� first� served� basis� with� valid� student� ID.

Payment� for� registra on� and� other� goods� can� be� made� by� cash,� cheque,�

MasterCard,� Visa� or� Interac� (debit).� Post-‐dated� cheques� are� not� accepted.� We�

know� that� mistakes� happen,� but� it� is� necessary� to� charge� a� $20� administra on�

fee� for� any� NSF� cheque� returned.� Full� payment� is� the� only� way� to� secure� a� spot�

in� a� program.� Fee� assistance� is� available� through� the� City� of� Waterloo� Leisure�

Access� program.� Contact� Heather� Franklin� at� ed@bu onfactoryarts.ca� for� more�

informa on.

All� refunds� will� be� subject� to� a� $20� administra on� fee,� unless� the� course� is�

cancelled� by� WCAC.� Refunds� for� classes� and� workshops� are� permi ed� up� to� one�

week� prior� to� the� start� date.� We� reserve� the� right� to� cancel� any� program� 5-‐7�

days� before� the� start� date� due� to� insufficient� enrolment.

Memberships� are� non-‐refundable.

Enrollment� is� limited� for� all� classes� and� workshops,� so� please� register� early� to�

avoid� disappointment!� As� a� not-‐for-‐profit� organiza on,� word� of� mouth� is� the�

best� way� of� promo ng� our� classes� and� events,� so� please� consider� signing� up�

with� a� friend� or� spreading� the� word.

Please� contact� the� Programs� Coordinator� if� your� child� has� special� needs� and� we�

may� be� able� to� adapt� the� program.� We� reserve� the� right� to� decide� if� a� child� is�

ready� for� a� program.

Custom Pinback Buttons

Looking for a small order of custom pinback buttons for your party, workshop or event? We can produce large orders of 1 1/4” buttons. Graphic design is offered for an additional fee. Contact Desiree Lichty at [email protected] for more information! 3

SPECIAL EVENTS & GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

Colours of ArtMembers Show & Sale

April 4-25thOpening� Recep on� Fri.� April� 4,� 5-‐7pm

InspirationsCentral� Ontario� Art� Associa on�

Exhibi on

May� 9th-‐30th

Opening� Recep on� Fri.� May� 9,� 5-‐7pm

Button Factory Arts 20th Anniversary Celebration

& Summerlights Festival

June� 21st� � 7pm-‐2am

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ADULT PROGRAMSDRAWING

Life Drawing- #1 (a) or #1 (b)with Fabio Gasbarria)Tuesdays,April 8th-May 13th, 7-9pm (6 weeks)b)Tuesdays,May 20th-June 24th, 7-9pm (6 weeks)$128 members/$150 non-membersJoin a lively and informative class devoted to the exploration of life drawing. Taking lessons from the masters, new and old, we will arrive at a concise and effective method of drawing the model. This class is designed for people with some drawing experience but that are relatively new to the subject of the human form, and for those seeking to renew the challenge of drawing from� the� figure.� � There� is� no� other� subject that is as dynamic and compelling� as� the� human� figure.

Colour Pencil- #2with Terry TorraWednesday, April 23rd-June.11th 6-8pm, (8 weeks)$136members/ $160 non-membersIf you love to draw and want to add colour to your drawing experience, this is the course. Express yourself in a wonderful whole new way with this simple yet powerful approach to drawing. You will learn the techniques of how to use coloured drawing media, colour theory essentials and the best media and drawing support for coloured drawing. You will draw from observation, still life subjects and from references brought by each participant. No mess of painting yet you can produce wonderful works in colour of any subject.

Portraiture- #3with Albert CassonMonday, April. 7th- May.19th, (no class April 21st) 2-4pm (6 weeks)$175 members/ $201 non-membersThis class is limited to 8 students. Learn how to create beautiful, recognizable portraits. Follow the proven methods of how to structure the face, position the features, shade, etc. begin with full face portraits, advance� to� profiles� and� finally� onto ¾ views and tilted portraits. All of this and more will be explained, so join Albert and learn to draw the faces you have always wanted!

Drawing From the Right Brain- #4with Albert CassonMonday, April.7th-June.2nd, (no april 21st) 4:30-6:30pm (8 weeks)$175 members/ $201non-membersThis class is limited to 8 students! Explore the differences between sketching and drawing, shading, contour, gesture and the basics of perspective in this class, which is suitable for beginner-level students. Learn to draw from the right side of the brain. Individual attention guaranteed in a relaxed studio atmosphere that will bring-out your drawing talent and confidence.

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ADULT PROGRAMSDRAWING

Linear Perspective-#5

with George WaleSaturday, June.7th, 9:30-3:30pm(one day workshop)$120 members/ $138 non-membersEye level, vanishing point, and creating the illusion of depth… improve your drawing skills in this one day workshop. This is an introduction to the basic skills and concepts of linear perspective. Expand your representational drawing skills; especially valuable for rendering the interiors of homes and exteriors of buildings.

The “Add/ Remove” Technique

to Learn Shading- #6

with Albert CassonThursday April. 3rd – May. 8th, 7-9pm, (6 weeks)$115 members/ $135 non-membersUsing a technique of smudging graphite or pastels over the full surface of paper or drawing board, we then use a technique to add pencil and remove pencil to arrive at fabulous shaded artwork. Come out and try something new!

Drawing with Dimitra-#7

with Dimitra MaluzynskyWednesday April. 2nd – May. 7th, 1:30-3:30pm (6 weeks)$60 members/ $69 non-membersLearn to Draw with Dimitra in this fun, comfortable and non-threatening environment. Explore new techniques and discover the artist in you! *This class

and Registration is at Luther

Village On the Park. Please call

519-783-3710 to register.

Urban Sketching- #8

with Brenda MurraySunday Mar 30th - May 11th, (no class May 20th) 1-4pm (6 weeks)$50 members/ $58 non-membersThis is sketching on-location in a carnet de voyage using simply a pencil, pen/markers and, if desired, putting in colour with watercolour. During this workshop, we will meet at different locations each week (indoors and outdoors) capturing what we see from direct observation. Classes will begin with a half hour instruction followed by 2 hours of sketching and ending with another half hour debrief. You will learn to� tell� the� story� of� a� specific� time and place in a carnet de voyage (travel sketchbook) using easily transportable tools. We will explore different sketching styles, learn how to incorporate story and text, explore fonts and perspectives. Suitable for all skill levels. *Course will be held at

various Locations in KW.

Drawing From Life #9

(Self - Directed)

with Marshall WardMonday April 14th – June. 9th, 6-8pm, (6 weeks)(no class April 21st)$135 members/ $155 non-membersParticipants from all skill levels will have the opportunity to draw from a different, live nude model each week while gaining an intuitive understanding of the human form. Explore quick gestures (30 seconds to 5 minutes) and complex poses (15 to 40 minutes) and hone your craft at your own pace in this friendly, self-directed studio environment.

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ADULT PROGRAMSPAINTING

Transforming Art from Random Elements- #10with Amy FerrariWednesdays,Apr 2nd- 30th, 4:30-6:30pm (5 weeks)$125 members/ $145 non-membersThis is the sequel to “Creating art from Random Elements”. It is not required to have taken the previous class, at all! This is a “stand alone” class for learning the basic concepts in transformation of composite. Become familiar with acrylic paints and begin to overcome the fear, doubt and anxiety people have about creating art. The art anxiety is further relieved through a lot of silly, messy fun and with the power of information about expressive compositions. There is no right or wrong in this class; what’s most important is to ‘do’ as students are exposed to many ideas and techniques.

Watercolour Exploration- #11with Nancy PengTuesday Apr.15th- Jun.3rd, 1:30-3:30 pm (8 weeks)$132 members/ $155 non-membersCome-out and explore the watercolour medium while learning the properties of colour, shape and design. Students will be guided through demonstrations of technique and colour mixing and then put them into practice. We will explore the use� of� masking� fluid,� granulation� and iridescent mediums. This program is suitable for beginner or intermediate painters.

Acrylic Studio- #12(self-directed with one on one guidance)with Sheila MacDonald RobertsSaturdays, Apr. 26th-Jun. 21st, (no class on Apr. 19th & May 3rd)11-1pm (7 weeks)$136 members/ $160 non-membersStudents will work from their own reference images and photographs while learning the techniques of becoming a painter. Sheila provides individual attention and encourages students to work to their full potential. This class is self-directed and students should be prepared to work in a studio setting.

A Spring/Early Summer Watercolour Workshop- #13with Bonnie SteinbergSunday May 25th, 9:30am-4pm(one day workshop)$135 members/$155 non-membersHave you ever wanted to learn how to paint architecture in watercolor? The focus on watercolour as means of artistic expression is suitable for ALL LEVELS, from novice to advanced. Colour mixing and dramatic light will receive particular attention. We will focus on local architecture and it’s detail in the southwest Ontario landscape. You will learn “how” to incorporate gingerbread trim, stone, window detail, and heritage garden detail in glorious early summer light! Bonnie’s demonstrations and individual assistance will be sure to inspire!

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Juicy Fruits- #14

with Dimitra Maluzynsky

Tuesday, Apr. 22nd- May 27th,

5-7pm, (6 weeks)

$100members/ $125 non-membersBring some life into your

painting! Make your fruits look

juicier than ever before! Learn

properties of colour, as well as

painting techniques made easy

by simplifying subject matter:

focusing on all the small bits

that make the big piture easier to

understand. Useful tips that will

help your painting improve each

time you practice.

Exploring Painting Techniques-

#15

with Michele Jones

Friday, Apr. 25th- Jun. 20th,

(no class May 9th)

4:30-6:30pm (2 weeks)

$64members/ $75 non-membersIn this class we will begin to

explore paint techniques in

acrylic. We will cover the basics of

under painting, tonal values and

colour mixing. We will experiment

with raised stencilling, metallic

paint� and� scraffito� as� well� dry� brushing and using glazes.

Exploring Acrylics- #16

with Atena Ganea

Tuesday Apr. 22nd- May 27th,

5-7pm, (6 weeks)$120 members/ $138 non-membersThis is an introductory course in

acrylics. It emphasises learning

about the nature of the medium,

technique development and the

use of different acrylic mediums.

You will learn how to build

volume and detail, mix colours,

and develop mood in your work.

You will apply and perfect your

technique and style by painting

a subject of your own choice in

consultation with your teacher

Oil Painting - #17

with Connie Melnik

Tuesday May 13th-Jun. 17th,

10am-1pm, (6 weeks)

$132 members/ $155 non-membersLearn the basics of oil painting

using odourless products,

colour theory, composition and

individual attention guaranteed.

Small still life set-ups will be

explored. This course is perfect

for beginners and intermediate.

Intermediate Acrylics- #18

with Atena Ganea

Tuesday Jun. 3rd- July 8th,

5-7pm, (6 weeks)

$120 members/ $138 non-membersThis is an intermediary course in

acrylics that employs structure

and three dimensionality.

Students will learn how to

structure their compositions by

using the Golden Section, visual

flow� and� rhythm.� Exploratory� exercises� will� lead� to� final� works� in which three-dimensionality

and form are represented.

“Harry” by Michele Jones

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Oil Painting Workshops- #19

with Connie Melnika)Saturday, May 31st, 10-4pmb)Saturday, June 14th, 10-4pmc)Saturday, June 28th, 10-4pm$83members/ $98non-membersLearn the basics of oil painting using odourless products, colour theory, composition and individual attention guaranteed. Small still life set-ups will be explored. This course is perfect for beginners and intermediate.*This course will be held at

Globe Studios

Ink and Watercolour #20

with Albert CassonThursday, Apr. 3rd – May. 22nd, 4:30-6:30pm (8 weeks)$175 members/$190 non-membersThis class is limited to 8 students. Learn the techniques of Pen and Ink/Watercolour. First we will sketch or lay out our composition in pencil, then begin to redraw the image using a pen and ink technique. When completed inking we will erase the pencil and begin to paint the picture with washes of watercolour.

� � � Encaus c� piece� by� Supria� Karmakar� (see� class� #21) 10

ADULT PROGRAMSMULTI-MEDIA

Encaustic Workshop- #21with Supria Karmakar

Sunday, June 1st, 10-4pm

$135 members/ $155 non-membersAn introduction to encaustic,

basic fusing techniques, safety

issues, use of collage materials,

using various papers, handmade,

heavier papers, archival tissue,

layering and making your own

palette of colours. This price includes Materials!!! (Encaustic

Medium, Oil Paints, Substrates/Wood

to paint on, a large variety of collage

materials, embellishments, fusing

tools, griddles, brushes to use in the

workshop)

Wire Tree Sculpture- #22with Patti Olshina

Saturday, May10th, 1:30- 4:30pm

$64 members/ $75 non-membersUsing simple step by step

techniques, we will learn to use

flexible� copper� wire� to� create� unique realistic or fantasy tree

sculptures� that� reflect� our� individual personalities. This is a

relaxing� and� satisfying� medium� suitable for adults & seniors.

Most of the creation will be done

directly with our hands but small

pliers will be available if needed.

Calligraphy Workshop I - #23with Terry Torra

Saturday, April 26th, 10am-4pm

(one day workshop)

$64 members/ $75 non-membersAn introduction to the art of

calligraphy. Basic skills will be

covered and two works will be

completed.

Calligraphy Workshop II - #24with Terry Torra

Saturday, May 10th, 10am-4pm

$64 members/ $75 non-membersThe art of beautiful lettering!

Using brushes and coloured

media to create beautiful works

of art. Meant for participants of

Calligraphy Part I (or those who

have� experience� with� calligraphy);� brushes will replace pens,

coloured water-soluble mediums

(such as watercolours or tempera

paint) will replace black ink. The

study and creation of personal

artistic letterforms, types of

papers to work on, along with

brushwork (and techniques to

create these forms) will be the

focus of this workshop.

Polymer Clay- #25with Dimitra Maluzynsky

Sunday, May 17th, 11-5pm

(one day workshop)

$100 members/ $120 non-membersPrepare to amaze yourself! In this

one day workshop, you will learn

all the tools and tricks to sculpt

and create with this unique clay.

Come out and discover a new

artform, in a friendly and fun

environment.

Polymer Clay Pieces by Dimitra Maluzynsky

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Felting Basics- #26with Amaryah Degroot

Saturday, April 5th, Noon- 2:30pm

$64 members/ $75 non-members(materials included in workshop!) Begin learning how to shape

a three-dimensional object

out� of� wool� fibre� using� only� a� barbed needle and a few simple

techniques. You will try out these

techniques by creating a felted

figure.� Then� we� will� learn� to� turn� wool� fleece� into� felt� using� soap� and water. Learn how to mix

wool, integrate other materials,

and add a template to create a

seamless shape. You will leave

with� a� flat� and� two-dimentional� felted textile. *Course will be held at Globe Studios.

Nuno Felt Scarves- #27with Amaryah Degroot

Wednesday April 30th, 7-9:30pm

$73 members/ $86 non-members (materials included in workshop!) Design� your� own� scarf!� This� nuno felting workshop invites

participants to “paint” with wool,

adhering it to silk fabric in the

felting process to create a lovely,

lightweight, draping scarf. No

felting experience Necessary!!!!

*Course will be held at Globe Studios.

Nuno Felted Scarf by Amaryah Degroot

Felted Play Mat Workshop- #28with Amaryah Degroot

Saturday May 3rd, Noon-3pm

$73 members/ $86 non-members (materials included in workshop!) A Fantasy land made only from

un-spun wool and water! Learn

Basic wet felting techniques

to design and create a child’s

play mat complete with three-

dimensional shapes (such as

bridges and caves) and different

surface textures, guaranteed

to deliver hours of imagination

play.*Course will be held at Globe Studios.

Felted Play Mat by Amaryah Degroot

Art and Music Workshop- #29with Patti Olshina

Saturday, Apr. 26th,1:30-4:30pm

(one day workshop)

$120 members/ $140 non-membersArt and music belong together!

This� class� will� integrate� various� musical forms (classical, jazz,

folk, blues and pop) with a

variety of mixed media projects.

Focus is on exploration,

spontaneity, and personal

expression. Be prepared to move

with the music in a uniquely

creative way!

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Basic Monocasting Workshop- #30with L.t. Doughertya) Saturday, Apr. 26th 11:30-3:30pmb) Saturday, May 17th 11:30-3:30pm$106 members/ $125 non-members(includes supplies!)Learn the basic principles of monocasting – a simple plaster relief cast from clay. This class includes safety tips for working with plaster, basic casting concepts, and is a great jumping-off point for anyone wanting to learn more complex mold making techniques. No previous sculpting experience necessary! *This course will be held at Globe Studios.

Basic Body Casting (Alginate) - #31with L.t. Doughertya)Saturday May 10th, 10-4pmb)Saturday June 7th, 10-4pm$106 members/ $125 non-members(includes supplies!)Learn the basic principles of simple body casting with alginate. Class includes safety tips for working with plaster, basic casting concepts, and is a great jumping-off point for anyone wanting to learn more complex mold making techniques. No previous sculpting experience necessary! Great for all ages.*this course will be held off-site at Globe Studios.

The Genius of Kandinsky/ Art without Subject- #32with Patti OlshinaWednesday, Apr. 23rd- May 28th, 6:30-8:30pm (6 weeks)$150 members/ $175 non-members(some supplies included)Part Art History, part mixed media with music, this course will be a comprehensive study of the philosophy and paintings of Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944). Students will learn through reading, discussion and personal expression using a variety of dry and wet media to explore the elements of abstract art. Using a synesthetic approach (a perceptual condition of mixed sensations) Kandinsky combined music and colour to create “visual music”. If you are looking for a truly “hands-on” Art History exploration, this course is for you!

Images of Monocasting & body casting

by L.t. Dougherty

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Help I have to Teach Art- #40

with Christine MacLeodTuesdays, May 6th- June.3rd, 5-6:30pm (5 weeks)$45 (covers supplies)

This program is geared towards to-be or currently registered teachers with-in the WRDSB and the WCDSB. Colour theory, value, harmony, principles, elements! @#%$ ! Not sure what it all means? Spend time with Christine, an expert with over 30 years teaching experience who will help guide you through lesson plans, materials, etc. Each week focuses on a new lesson including how to teach basic drawing, read a piece of art, think critically and more. Those with an interest in teaching art are also welcome!

PRINTMAKINGPrintmaking (Etching &

Lithography)- #33

with Robert CreightonWednesday April 16th - June 4th, 6-9pm (8 weeks)$150members/ $172 non-members(includes supplies)

This course is for the beginner as well as the accomplished printmaker. Study etching techniques from simple line etching to the varied possibilities of different grounds and aquatint, used singly and in combination. Along with etching, basic plate lithography will be explored. Litho techniques will be used to create prints as finished� works� themselves� and/or (for the more adventuresome participants), in combination with etched plates.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Supplies are included in all youth classes

Art Saturday- #34

*ages 5-9*

with Jenn Roden

Saturdays, Apr. 5th- May 10th,

(no class April 19th)

1-3pm (5 weeks)

$64 members/ $75 non-membersExplore different techniques us-

ing paints, pastels, pencils and

more! Experiment with new and

old materials. Use paper and can-

vas and both wet and dry materi-

als to create a variety of art proj-

ects with Jenn’s help. Come have

fun and let your imagination run

wild!

Mommy or Daddy and Me- #35

* ages 5 and under *

with Irina McCrossan

Tuesdays, Mar. 20th- Jun.10th,

10-noon (4 weeks)

$64 members/ $75 non-membersAs a mom of a young and active

child, Irina spent almost 2 years

being a stay-at-home-mom and

would have loved to have an op-

tion of bringing her son to art

programs. This program includes

materials that are safe and fun

for little ones. Children can dis-

cover their artistic abilities at a

young age and Mommies/Daddies

can have a chance to meet other

parents. Foster your children to

be creative at a young age and

have fun!

Wonderous Wall Hangings- #36

*ages 8-12*

with Patti Olshina

Saturday May 24th- June 14th,

1:30-3:30pm (6 weeks)

$64members/ $75non-members

Each student will create 2-3

unique and awesome hangings

using a rich variety of materials

found in the studio. Fun to make

and fabulous to display when

you’re done!

Lego Animation- #37

*ages 7-12*

with Nathan Leung

Wednesday, Apr. 16th- Jun. 4th,

5:30- 7:30pm (8 weeks)

$100 members/ $120 non-members

Students will have the chance

to craft their own Lego anima-

tion videos using cameras, Mac

computers and iStopMotion to

animate. Students will work in

groups to write thrilling story-

boards, set the scene using plas-

ticine and Lego- and then the

filming� starts!� Work� with� Nathan� to� create� an� awesome� short� film� and take home a DVD of your

blockbuster!

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Supplies are included in all youth classes

Basic Sculpture for Youth #38*ages10-16 *with Angela CarereSaturday Apr. 26th – Jun. 21st, (no class May 3rd & May 17th)9-11am (7 weeks)$83 members/$98 non-membersDo you love to think outside the box? Do you enjoy using different tools and materials to create works of art? Then this program is for you! Young artists will learn the basics of sculpture art as they experience, explore & create their own masterpieces. Throughout this program artists will learn to project plan using a sketchbook as they create sculptures suing clay, wire, plaster & recycled objects.

Juicy Fruits- #39*ages 9-16*with Dimitra MaluzynskyMonday, Apr. 14th- May 19th, (no class April 21st)5-7pm, (6 weeks)$64 members/ $75 non-membersBring some life into your painting! This is similar to the adult class, only geared towards young emerging artists. Make your fruits look juicier than ever before! Learn properties of colour, as well as painting techniques made easy by simplifying subject matter: focusing on all the small bits that make the big piture easier to understand. Useful tips that will help your painting improve each time you practice.

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The Artstore of Waterloo is a locally owned and operated fine

art and drafting supply store, which has been in the same

location since 1974.

We carry the best in fine art and drafting supplies. Our

inventory expands and changes constantly as we work to

provide our customers with the tools that they need.

INSTRUCTOR BIOSAngela Carere was born & raised in the KW area. Currently she is an� Ontario� Certified� Teacher� and� teaches� visual� arts� to� high� school� students.� Angela’s� teaching� philosophy� is� to� encourage� young� artists� to� blossom,� build� self-confidence� and� just� have� fun� while� exploring� different� mediums.� Angela’s� experience� includes� painting,� drawing,� sculpting,� photography,� &� video.

Albert Casson is a professional artist� with� over� 35� years� of� experience� as� a� fine� artist� and� 20� years� teaching� and� painting.� Albert� has� designed,� administered� and� taught� numerous� individual� and� group� art� courses� across� the� Region.� He� was� also� commissioned� to� produce� artwork� for� Kodak� Canada,� Panasonic,� The� Vancouver� Aquarium,� The� Calgary� Zoo,� Molson� Indy� &� Royal� City� Real� Estate.

Amaryah deGroot is a seamstress� and� textile� artist� who� loves� natural� fibres,� recycled� materials� and� communal� crafting.� Predominately� self-taught,� she� has� completed� a� number� of� formal� courses� on� weaving,� felting� and� spinning� and� coordinated� a� community� sewing� space,� a� papermaking� studio� and� a� weaving� program.� Amaryah� has� her� Masters� in� Education� and� over� ten-years-experience� teaching� community� arts.� Since� 2005,� Amaryah� has� been� running� Sew� Oiseau,� a� home-based� studio� where� she� designs� and� creates� clothing� for� women� and� children� and� teaches� specific� fibre� arts� techniques,� including� needle� felting,� wet� felting,� sewing,� Waldorf� dollmaking� and� weaving.

Amy Ferrari� achieved� a� degree� in� product� design,� which� has� provided� her� with� a� unique� and solid foundation for later pursuing� a� career� in� art.� During� 20� years� of� painting,� the� remainder� of� her� art� education� has� been� self-taught,� allowing� her� to� develop� an� intuitive,� transformative� technique� with� art� education� has� been� self-taught,� allowing� her� to� develop� an� intuitive,� transformative� technique� with� a� distinct,� organic� style.� amyferrariart.com

Atena Ganea is an artist and� educator� who� resides� in� Kitchener.� She� has� a� degree� in� Fine� Arts� and� has� taken� courses� at� both� the� University� of� Waterloo� and� Wilfrid� Laurier.� In� her� work,� Atena� incorporates� a� blend� of� traditional� European� style� and� contemporary� North� American� moderisnism.

Brenda Murray is a writer and� an� artist� and� combines� the� two� with� Urban� Sketching.� She� has� a� BA� and� an� MA� in� English� with� a� Fine� Arts� minor� from� the� University� of� Waterloo.� She� is� one� of� the� founders� of� the� KW� Urban� Sketchers,� a� chapter� of� the� international� organization,� Urban� Sketchers,� and has attended the 4th International� Urban� Sketcher� Symposium� in� Barcelona� July� 2013.� Brenda� has� exhibited� at� Gallery� M,� Cambridge,� and� at� The� People’s� Gallery,� Waterloo.� Using� storytelling� and� graphic� design� skills,� Brenda� creates� whiteboard� animators� and� explanatory� videos� for� her� corporate� clients.

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INSTRUCTOR BIOSBonnie Steinberg, CSPWC, SCA, TWS - Bonnie is a popular instructor who has conducted workshops and classes in Ontario and the United States. A recipient of many awards. Bonnie has participated in numerous solo and group shows. Known for her flamboyant� and� dramatic� use� of� colour, her work has gained wide recognition. She is an elected member� of� the� Canadian� Society� of Painters in Watercolour, the Society of Canadian Artists and is� a� signature� member� of� the� Toronto Watercolour Society. Her paintings� may� be� found� in� public� and private collections.

Connie Melnik has lived and painted� in� the� Cambridge� area� for� over� 20� years.� Her� subject� matter ranges from still life and landscapes to portraiture and scenes of people and events. Possessing strong individual style,� Connie’s� work� can� be� viewed at the MacDonald Stewart Art Gallery in Guelph, Anastasia Gallery� in� Oakville,� Double� T� Gallery in Waterloo and Janis’ Art Workshop� in� Ojai,� California.

Christine Macleod is a local artist with over 30 years experience in the classroom. She is an art specialist who spent many of those years teaching extracurricular art. The last part of her career she taught ‘art from a cart’. She has written and taught very successful professional training courses about� visual� art� for� the� Waterloo� Region District School Board. She has also written and taught a series of children’s programs for� the� Cambridge� Library� Gallery� school art program.

Dimitra Maluzynsky is a freelance artist with a vast and unique� artist� background.� A� graduate� of� Lakehead� University� in Thunder Bay, she earned her Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring� in� painting,� along� with� four years of ceramics. She also attended� Haliburton� School� of� the� Arts� for� Glassblowing� and� Artist� Blacksmith� certificates.� She has studied painting in Italy and ceramics in China. Painting,� polymer� clay� jewellery,� crochet and metalwork are all the creative outlets Dimitra shows and works with currently.

Fabio Gasbarri started painting and drawing at an early age. A graduate of the Central Technological School in� Hamilton,� Ontario,� Fabio� has kept up his studio practice for over 30 years and has an extensive� exhibition� history� including in countries such as Spain and Cyprus.

George Wale is an artist, educator and curator. He studied visual art, philosophy (BA) and adult education (MEd). He has exhibited� his� artwork� around� southern Ontario since 1976. George teaches a variety of workshops and courses in the region. He was the Director of Programs at the Burlington Art Centre 1997 – 2013.Irina McCrossan completed her� arts� education� in� 2006,� but� began� her� artist� development� at the age of six at the Central Technical Arts School, in Toronto. Irina has approaches to teaching art that suit people of all ages� and� abilities.� She� specializes� � in Drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. She has lots of fun ideas for developing artists.

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INSTRUCTOR BIOSJenn Roden is a self taught artist who started painting, drawing and creating crafts at an early age. She especially enjoys working with acrylics and also uses her photography hobby to inspire her paintings. She is excited about sharing her passion and creativity for the arts by teaching children’s programs at the Button Factory this summer.

L.T. Dougherty has been working actively as an artist since she graduated from the Sculpture/Installation Program at OCAD in 1992. During those nearly twenty years her work has spanned numerous mediums including sculpture, painting and mixed media. Her work is in many permanent and private collections internationally.

Marshall Ward has taught life drawing for more than ten years, and is the recipient of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Award for Teaching Excellence 2007. He has exhibited his works throughout Southern Ontario, England and Japan, and has been published in International

Artist and Canadian House and

Home.

Michele Jones is a visual artist living and working in Cambridge Ontario since 2011. She graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design in 1995 from the Fine Arts Painting and Drawing Program. She worked in Toronto Ontario for over 20 years as a Mural and Decorative Artist and was featured in many publications such as Canadian

House and Home, Style at Home,

and Canadian Family. She also appeared regularly on HGTV’s Room Service and Design Inc.

For the last few years she has focused more on putting brush to canvas and has participating in many juried and group shows at reputable galleries.

Nancy Peng studied math at the University of Waterloo but has since explored painting and silver jewelry design in Toronto and K-W. She has exhibited her creations at the Harbinger Gallery and the Button Factory. Her paintings depict varying perspectives and views of landscapes and of her community.

Nathan Leung is a graduate of the Theatre and Drama program at Sheridan College in Oakville, ON. He plays guitar in local band The Bosswich and teaches Lego classes and birthday parties at Toy Building Zone in St. Jacobs.

Patti Olshina studied at the School of Visual Arts in NYCand graduated from McGill University with a B. Ed in Art Education. Currently, she develops and teaches unique art programs in the KW area for seniors, adults and youth. Inspired by music, poetry and nature, Patti strives to facilitate self-discovery in the classroom, emphasizing the importance of the process in the creation of visual art.

Penny Grace started Tai Chi training at Cold Mountain Internal Arts in 1993 after spending 3 years with the Daoist Society of Canada. Penny has also taken numerous teacher training courses from the Canadian Tai Chi Federation.

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INSTRUCTOR BIOSRobert Creighton is a Master Printmaker educated in Canada (McMaster University, BA) and the United Kingdom (Edinburgh College of Art, MFA). He has exhibited world-wide for over 30 years and is included in many private and public collections in North America, Europe, South Africa and Australia. His primary focus is a humanist-expressionist technique� involving� the� figure� in�

various environments and modes of interpretation. He is currently the Senior Artist-In-Residence at the Button Factory.

Sheila MacDonald Roberts informal painting lessons as a child from artist Adrian Dingle. She attended the Doon School of Art and was taught by F. H. Varley, A. J. Casson and others. Sheila� was� the� first� female�

student to win the T. Eaton Scholarship. She then spent a season at the Stratford Festival as a costume painter and won the Guthrie Award for costume break-down.

Supria Karmakar is a resident of Elora, Ontario. She is a member of a number of artist groups including the UpTown Gallery in Waterloo, Ontario & the Elora-Fergus Studio Tour, in Centre Wellington.

Terry Torra was born in Ontario and earned a Bachelor of Fine Art (honours) at the University of Western Ontario. He currently resides in Kitchener. Although he explores a wide variety of subject matter, Terry works primarily with landscape subjects exploring the various visual elements of our provinces’ diverse natural environment in an abstract style. He weaves the landscapes’ elements of texture, line and colours into diverse works in a variety of mediums. Currently, soft pastel is his passion. Terry is also an accomplished photographer. His work has been collected both privately and by corporations. He� is� currently� affiliated� with�

Art Dialogue Gallery, The Engine Gallery in Toronto and Art Allies in Kitchener.

Terry Torra during Calligraphy Workshop I (course #23)

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RentalsInterested in renting for your arts event?The� Waterloo� Community� Arts� Centre� in� the� Bu on� Factory� offers� a� unique,� historic� venue� for� art� func ons,� special� events,� mee ngs� and� more.� The� 1886� � architectural�

features� add� ambience� to� any� gathering� from� the� original� wood� floors� to� the� high� beams� to� the� 8-‐pane� Mennonite� Georgian� style� windows.

The� Bu on� Factory� features� a� piano,� theatre� lights,� staging,� sound� system,� projector� and� screen;� kitchene e,� two� bathrooms� and� gree ng� area.� The� walls� are� lined� with� monthly-‐rota ng� professionally� curated� exhibi ons� by� local� ar sts� and� members� of� the� WCAC.

100 person capacity / 90 chairs / 15 tables / approx. 40 x 80 feet of space / $30 an hour*Note: The rental space is not wheelchair accessible.

Performances� -‐� Seminars� -‐� Rehearsals� -‐� Mee ngs� -‐� LecturesDance� -‐� Music� -‐� Prac ce� -‐� &� more!

To inquire:Coordinator� of� Opera ons:� opera ons@bu onfactoryarts.ca

WCAC� in� The� Bu on� Factory

25� Regina� St.� S.,� Waterloo,� ON� N2J� 1R8

519� 886-‐4577� •� bu onfactoryarts.ca

Mon� -‐� Fri� 10am� to� 5pm,� Sat� Noon� to� 4pm

Drop In Classes:Life Drawing Thursdays 1pm-3pm, self-directed, $10

Sketch Club Wednesdays 10am-Noon, $3Open Studios on Friday 10am-4pm, $5

Open Studio Printmaking on Fridays 10am-4pm, $30

WCAC Partners:NUMUS: [email protected] on the Edge: tote.ca

K-W Gem and Mineral Club: calaverite.com/kwgmcWaterloo Painters Guild: waterloopaintersguild.com

The Baden Storyteller’s Guild: thestorybarn.ca; every second Friday is Story Barn

Kitchener-Waterloo Society of Artists (KWSA): kwsa.ca

Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex-City of Waterloo partners with The Button Factory and offers youth art classes.

Courses held at the Rec centre are to be registered through the Rec Centre - 519-886-1177 27

Button Factory Arts

Gift ShopHandmade� goods� by� local� ar sans!

Po ery� by� local� po ers� including� Monica� Adamo,� Nicole� Waddick,� Anne� Pedersen,� Janet� Douma,� Leah� Bowman...+� prints+� cards

+� func onal� and� decora ve� po ery+� original� drawings� and� pain ngs+� jewellery+� kni ed� goods� and� wearables+� baby� gi s...� and� much� more!

Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday, 12pm-4pm

If� you’re� interested� in� having� your� work� for� sale� in� the� BF� Gi � Shop,� please� contact� Anne� Pedersen� atopera ons@bu onfactoryarts.ca

25 Regina St. S., Waterloo519 886-4577

Artwork:Upper� le :

Baby� gi s� by� Lea� Bowman�

and� kni ed� goods� by� Gail�

Ivanco

Upper right:Necklaces� by� Rhona� Tai-‐

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Above� le :

Soaps� and� lo on� by�

Massey� Soap� House

At right:Soy� candles� in� repurposed�

vintage� glassware� by� Ruby�

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The Waterloo Print Studio is a new printmaking resource for� Waterloo� Region� that� is� commi ed� to� the� crea on,�

produc on� and� promo on� of� print� media.

On Fridays by appointment, the Waterloo Print Studio

will� be� open� from� 10am-‐4pm� to� allow� par cipants� with� printmaking� experience� to� work� under� the� supervision� of� a�

trained� printmaker� technician.

Par cipa on� must� be� approved� by� the� Execu ve� Director.� Contact� ed@bu onfactoryarts.ca� for� more� informa on.

The� Waterloo� Print� Studio� also� offers� custom� hands-‐on� workshops� for� school� groups� and� businesses.�

Waterloo� Print� Studio� in� the� Bu on� Factory25 Regina Street South

Waterloo, ON N2J 1R8

� � � � � � � www.bu onfactoryarts.ca

The� Bu on� Factory� Arts

25� Regina� St.� S.,� Waterloo� ON� N2J� 1R8

519� 886-‐4577

bu onfactoryarts.ca

As� a� not-‐for-‐profit� charitable� organiza on,the� Bu on� Factory� Arts� Centre� relies� on� the� generosity

of� our� community� members� and� businesses.

Thank you to our supporters!

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