Programs

It’s time to get your start in art!

Come to OMAH and get creative. Over 4 sessions, our Hilary Slater will gently guide you through the process of creating watercolour masterpieces, even if you have never touched a paintbrush. We will cover all the basics: materials, techniques and terminology. This is get a crash course in everything you need to know to launch into watercolour! 

All materials provided.

Dates: Tuesdays, March 24- April 14th (4 sessions) 

Time: 1-3:30pm 

Cost: MEMBERS = $80 NON-MEMBERS = $100

Registration: Registration is required. Please call or come into OMAH to register for this course today! 705-326-2159 

Age 16+

Discover the human form at OMAH’s Life Drawing program, and explore silhouette, movement, proportion and gesture. Our expert instructor, Kathryn Kaiser,  will use traditional and contemporary approaches to guide participants in drawing live models, challenging them to use both technical and perceptual skills to capture the human form. This program is suitable for all skill levels – beginners welcome. Please note that this course will feature both clothed and nude models.

Basic drawing materials (and easels) provided.

Dates: Thursdays April 2nd - May 7th (6 weeks), 6-9pm

Time: 6:00-9:00

Cost: MEMBERS = $100 GENERAL = $125

Registration: Registration is required. Please call or come into OMAH to register for this course today! 705-326-2159 

 

**This course will be held at the Kerslake Pottery Studio on Line 10 North at Horseshoe Valley Road, Oro-Medonte

Participants will work with Heather Kerslake at her studio to learn various clay techniques in order to build creative clay forms. Working with slabs, coils and more, students will be introduced to how different tools can be used to shape and mark clay to create patterns, textures or narratives. After firing, Heather will teach the class how to use stains and glazes to alter the surface and add colour to your work.

There is limited access to wheel work instruction. To see Heather’s sculptures and functional pottery, visit her website at  www.kerslakepottery.com

 

Bio:

Heather Driver Kerslake works mainly in terra cotta, producing pieces that are whimsical, often mythical, and sometimes humorous. Her work involves functional pottery and sculptural pieces, ranging in scale from majolica-decorated wine goblets to larger hand-built narrative sculptures. Heather graduated from Alfred University, New York. Her work is in numerous private collections and public galleries, and has been exhibited widely.

Materials to be supplied by student: apron, sketchbook, pencil, eraser 

8 students maximum

Dates: Wednesdays, April 15- May 20th (6 weeks), from 9:30-12:30

Time: 9:30-12:30

Cost: MEMBERS = $195 + HST NON-MEMBERS = $235 + HST

Material Fee: $40 – Includes Clay, Glazes, Stains & Firing (to be paid April 15th at studio)