Sep. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 16, 30 Watercolour for the Not-so-Totally-Terrified! Instructed by Eileen Gidman Here's your opportunity to take your watercolour painting to the next level. Saturday morning classes, from 9 am to noon provides instruction in a small-group setting. Each class is task-specific to further a solid grounding in watercolour technique.   The series is a bargain at $165.00 plus hst, for 15 hours of instruction. Class size is limited to 6 people, so please register early to avoid disappointment.   Stop in to the gallery to register, or phone 250-428-5141, or email windinn@shaw.ca Sep. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 16, 30 Watercolour for the Totally Terrified! Instructed by Eileen Gidman Are you intimidated by the thought of learning watercolour? Saturday afternoon classes, from 1:30 to 4:30 pm provides instruction in an intimate setting so you can get one-on-one assistance. Each class is task-specific to gain a solid grounding in beginner watercolour technique.   The series is a bargain at $165.00 plus hst, for 15 hours of instruction. Class size is limited to 6 people, so please register early to avoid disappointment.   Stop in to the gallery to register, or phone 250-428-5141, or email windinn@shaw.ca Monday, Oct. 4, 2010 5:30 - 7:30 pm Painted Papers 101 - It's All About Colour! Instructed by Win Dinn   Love colour?  Need some drop-dead-gorgeous paper?  You'll learn how to transform neutral mulberry paper into a mélange of mouth-watering tones that take your breath away. The best part is the ease and fun of creation.  Cost is $30 (plus hst) per person, and all supplies and instruction to create 3 sheets of paper are included.  Paper can be framed, used in artwork, or wrapped around a treasure for someone special.   Class size is limited to 6 people, so please register early to avoid disappointment.   Stop in to the gallery to register, or phone 250-428-5141, or email windinn@shaw.ca Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 6:30 - 8:30 pm Artist Trading Card Trading Session   Bring your Artist Trading Cards, and prepare to enjoy some spirited trading with other artists. These 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" works of art, usually in a series, are open to trade with other rabid fans of this unique art form. Make sure your cards are signed and dated on the reverse, and enjoy! Musical background provided by Maria Curcic of RadioRadio. No cost, but because space is limited, registration is required. Register by phoning 250-428-5141, or email windinn@shaw.ca Sundays, Oct. 17, 24, 31 Collage: Playtime for Adults! Instructed by Win Dinn Are you lacking technique, but have the soul of an artist?  Looking for a fun way to stretch your artistic muscles?  This course is for you! You'll learn 10 ways to create a surface for your painting, many ways to add found objects and how to complete your painting to archival standards.   Three Sundays of instruction for $145.00 plus hst, for 15 hours of instruction. Class size is limited to 6 people, so please register early to avoid disappointment.   Stop in to the gallery to register, or phone 250-428-5141, or email windinn@shaw.ca Saturday Mornings (9am to noon), Nov 6 & 13 Beginner Mosaics Instructed by Shelagh Corcoran   This class introduces you to the colourful, creative art form of mosaics! You will be taken through a mosaic project from start to finish, with 6 hours of instruction and supplies, to create a unique mosaic mirror frame.   Two Saturday mornings of instruction (from 9 am to noon) for $70.00 plus hst,  Class size is limited to 6 people, so please register early to avoid disappointment.   Stop in to the gallery to register, or phone 250-428-5141, or email windinn@shaw.ca