Our Arts program has something for everyone! Our Craft Room houses classes in acrylic and oil painting, drawing and all levels of pottery with our own kiln onsite. For more information about our Arts program, please contact Charm John at 416-225-2112, ext. 105 or charmj@betelcentre.org.
Registration for classes is on a first-come-first-serve basis. To register for paid classes, call Reception at 416-225-2112 ext. 0 to register over the phone, or visit Reception during our hours of operation.
CLASSES
Colouring and Knitting Club
Join us to colour or knit together in an informal setting. Enjoy all the brain benefits of creative expression with a group! Facilitator: Gigi Davidson
Wednesday, April 10 – June 19 (9 weeks)
No class April 24, June 12
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free – Members only
No registration required. Drop in!
Drawing and Acrylic Intermediate
Continue to develop your skills and express yourself. Some experience with drawing and/or painting is recommended. Instructor: Maya Vinokurov
Tuesday, May 7 – June 18 (7 weeks)
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$94.50 members
$189 non-members
Get Crafty Together
Join us for a fun, new, easy, hands-on art project every week! Art supplies included. Instructor: Irina Tkachenko
Fridays, April 26 – May 31 (6 weeks)
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $5 per class
Registration required. Call 416-225-2112, ext. 105 to register.
Mandala Club
This program is held on Zoom
This class is a mix of mindfulness and creativity. Learn about the history of these symbols and use paint, pencils and ink to create your own breathtaking mandalas. No experience necessary. Must have access to a printer. Instructor: Maya Vinokurov
Thursday, April 11 – June 20 (10 weeks)
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Free – Members only
Register HERE
Oil Painting Lab
Work on personal projects under the guidance of a volunteer. Facilitator: Miriam Reisher
Wednesday, April 10 – June 19 (9 weeks)
No class April 24, June 12
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Free – Members only
One-Stroke Painting
You don’t need years of experience or expensive equipment to perfect your one-stroke painting skills and achieve a masterpiece! All you need is a small selection of acrylic paints, a flat brush (or two), a thin liner-brush, a paper plate palette, water, and paper towels. Instructor: Maya Vinokurov
Monday, May 6 – June 24 (7 weeks)
No class May 20
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
$94.50 members
$189 non-members
Pottery – Mixed Levels
Everyone is welcome. The instructors provide individualized teaching so each student receives the information they need, from beginners to experts. You will learn a variety of hand building techniques to create functional items or sculptures. Equipment, tools and firing included. Additional cost for clay and glazes.
Tuesday, April 9 – June 18 (9 weeks) – FULL
No class April 23, 30
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
$144 members
$288 non-members
Instructor: Linda (Shayne) Berlin
Wednesday, April 10 – June 19 (9 weeks) – FULL
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
$144 members
$288 non-members
Instructor: Linda (Shayne) Berlin
Thursday, April 4 – June 6 (10 weeks) – FULL
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
$160 members
$320 non-members
Instructor: Anisoara Kirschner-Kozai
Friday, April 12 – June 21 (11 weeks) – FULL
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
$176 members
$352 non-members
Instructor: Linda (Shayne) Berlin
Watercolour
Beginners and Intermediates welcome! Express yourself through the art of Watercolour painting. Do you want to try a watercolour class before committing? Beginners are welcome to try a class for free! Supplies included for trial class. Call Maria to try a class. Instructor: Elaine Sugar
Monday April 8 – June 17 (9 weeks)
No class April 29, May 20
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$121.50 members
$243 non-members
