55 Plus Centre Workshops
The following workshops take place at the 55 Plus Centre.
SPRING INTO GARDENING
with Linda Parker
Design and create beautiful flower gardens in your own backyard. Discover vegetable gardening and learn how to preserve your harvest.
| CODE | DAY | TIME | DURATION | COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22300 | Wednesday | 9:30 am – 12:00 pm | April 17 – May 22 | $60.00 |
KNITTING with Margaret Duncan
| CODE | DAY | TIME | DURATION | COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22583 | Knitting clinic – Beginners | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Tuesday, April 9 – April 23 | $80.00 |
| Learn to knit in this 3-week knitting clinic with master Knitter Margaret Duncan. Great for new knitters and those with a little knitting knowledge to improve techniques and learn new skills. | ||||
| 22584 | Light Shawl | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Tuesdays, May 7 – May 21 | $80.00 |
| Join master Knitter Margaret Duncan and learn to knit a light summer shawl just in time for those summer evenings! May contact instructor via email to discuss materials needed – mdduncan1@shaw.ca | ||||
BEADING FOR BEGINNERS
with Gina Bernardin
Create a one-of-a-kind beaded telephone case for your mobile phone and learn to do the special craft of beading. Materials provided.
| CODE | DAY | TIME | DURATION | COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22301 | Friday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | March 22 | $25.00 |
WILLOW TRELLIS MAKING
with Willow Springs
Using fresh cut willow; create a sturdy, beautiful support for a much-loved climbing vine in your garden. All supplies, tools and materials are provided. Bring gloves and a hammer if you wish, wear comfortable clothing.
| CODE | DAY | TIME | DURATION | COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21899 | Tuesday | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | May 14 | $45.00 |
CEDAR & WILLOW PLANTER WITH ANIMALS
with Willow Springs
Construct a planter out of rough local cedar and decorative bent willow, planted with some cheery annuals.
| CODE | DAY | TIME | DURATION | COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21901 | Tuesday | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | June 11 | $35.00 |
PAINTING POTTERY
with The Hive
Join us for these half day workshops where you will paint hand made pottery. All tools and paint provided, your pottery will be fired for you by The Hive and returned for pick up at 55 Plus when ready.
| CODE | DAY | TIME | DURATION | COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22308 | Spring Bloom Mug | 9:30 am – 12:00 pm | Wednesday, April 10 | $50.00 |
| 22407 | Peacock Bowl | 9:30 am – 12:00 pm | Friday, April 26 | $60.00 |
| 22408 | Summer Beach Mug | 9:30 am – 12:00 pm | Thursday, May 9 | $50.00 |
| 22409 | Piggy Bank Galaxy Paint | 9:30 am – 12:00 pm | Wednesday, May 29 | $50.00 |
GEAR UP FOR GOLF
with Anne Parr
This sport specific class will improve weak muscles caused from overuse or tightness. Become injury free, learn new techniques for proper warmups and cool downs to keep you strong for the whole golf season!
| CODE | DAY | TIME | DURATION | COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22410 | Tuesday & Thursday | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | April 9 – May 2 | $44.00 |
ART WORKHOPS with CAHEP (Community Arts & Education Heritage Project)
| CODE | WORKSHOP | TIME | Date | COST | |
| 22725 | Ink & Watercolour Exploration | 1:00 pm – 4:pm | Friday, April 12 | $40.00 | |
| Using watercolour paint as the base, explore adding illustrative techniques overtop, learning to be free with your artistic approach, creating a fun European style street scene. A fun and light delving into several media and techniques. Includes Supplies | |||||
| 22726 | Mixed Media Canvas | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Wednesday, April 24 | $40.00 | |
| Using watercolour paint as the base, explore adding illustrative techniques overtop, learning to be free with your artistic approach, creating a fun European style street scene. A fun and light delving into several media and techniques. Includes Supplies | |||||
| 22727 | Beyond Basic Clay | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Friday, May 3 | $40.00 | |
| Explore hands on crafting with clay, learn the distinctions between earthen and air dry, crafting not only small pots and dishes but also venturing into skills for sculptures and more. Materials provided. | |||||
| 22728 | Unconventional Watercolour | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Wednesday, May 15 | $35.00 | |
| Elevate your watercolour skills by exploring alternative materials, create stunning effects using different materials and a variety of mediums. You will learn how to utilize versatile mediums to achieve beautiful results. Supplies included. | |||||
| 22729 | Acrylic Skills | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Friday, May 24 | $35.00 | |
| Discover acrylics in this skills development workshop. Learn about techniques and skills, brush selection, paint mixing and understanding mediums by a professional artist educator with CAHEP. | |||||
| 22730 | Fearless Writing | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Tuesday, June 11 | $35.00 | |
| Through engaging in free-writing exercises, participants will find their unique voice and discover the wonderful stories they have to tell. This workshop is for everyone, embrace your creativity in a supportive environment. | |||||