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Winter/Spring 2012

Harbourfront Centre’s Courses & Workshops are designed for people like you: creative, curious and always moving forward. We offer low instructor-to-student ratios, a fun and relaxed environment, and an inspiring location on the shoreline of Lake Ontario

Our one-day workshops give you the chance to spend some quality time with the kids or indulge in a blissful afternoon of “you” time. For those looking to dig deeper, our broad spectrum of courses run in four- and six-week blocks.

Class size is limited, so register now to avoid disappointment. Questions? Call us at 416-973-4093.

Please check back regularly for updates as information is subject to change. All Courses & Workshops listed below are priced to include 13% HST.

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The Craft Department
Course Starts Ends Day Time Cost
Glass Blowing Various Various Various Various $395.50 Registration
Details
Introduction
to Jewellery		 Various Various Various Various $350.30 Registration
Details
Jewellery –
Band Ring Workshop		 Various Various Various Various $169.50 Registration
Details
Intermediate
Jewellery		 Various Various Various Various $350.30 Registration
Details
Ceramics –
Better than Shopping:
Making a Masterpiece		 Various Various Various Various $131.36 Registration
Details
Pottery Various Various Various Various $350.30 Registration
Details
Textiles – How
to Get it On!		 Various Various Various Various $299.45 Registration
Details
Textiles –
Polychromatic
Screenprinting		 Various Various Various Various $186.45 Registration
Details
Textiles –
Silk Screen Printing
Crash Course		 Various Various Various Various $186.45 Registration
Details
Textiles – Silk
Screen Printing		 Various Various Various Various $299.45 Registration
Details
Family Programming
Course Starts Ends Day Time Cost
Family Puppet
Making		 Jan 28 Jan 28 Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm $50
($15/add’l child) 		Register
Family Band Feb 25 Feb 25 Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm $50
($15/add’l child)		 Register
Family Stories:
Books and Frames		 Mar 24 Mar 24 Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm $50
($15/add’l child)		 Register
Walk on the
Wild Side:
Urban Wildlife
and Birdhouses		 Apr 21 Apr 21 Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm $60
($15/add’l child) 		Register
How Gardens Grow:
Flower Pots
and Windchimes		 May 12 May 12 Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm $50
($15/add’l child)		 Register
Fashion & Design
Course Starts Ends Day Time Cost
Crochet Throws Mar 8 Apr 12 Thursdays 6-9pm $300 Register
Embroidery for
Fashion Designers		 Apr 17 May 29 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm $225 Register
Intro to Sewing Jan 24 Feb 28 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm $200 Register
Intro to Sewing Apr 17 May 29 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm $200 Register
Intro to Circular Knitting Mar 7 Apr 11 Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm $200 Register
Intro to Crochet Jan 25 Feb 29 Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm $200 Register
Intro to Crochet Apr 18 May 30 Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm $200 Register
Intro to Knitting Jan 24 Feb 28 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm $200 Register
Natural Dyeing Apr 19 May 31 Thursdays 6-9pm $300 Register
Learn to Skate
Course Starts Ends Day Time Cost
Kids & Teen Lessons Various Various Various Various $50-$80 More Info
Adult Lessons Various Various Various Various $80 More Info
Group & Private Lessons Various Various Various Various $15-$35 More Info
Literary Arts
Course Starts Ends Day Time Cost
Book Club Ongoing Ongoing 3rd Wednesday
of the month		 6:00-7:30pm $101.70 Registration
Details
One- and Two-Day Workshops
Course Starts Ends Day Time Cost
Parade Lanterns Jan 28 Jan 29 Saturday
& Sunday		 10:00am-4:00pm $200 Register
Needlefelting
for Beginners		 Feb 25 Feb 25 Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm $80 Register
Sewing Machine
Basics		 Feb 25 Feb 25 Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm $50 Register
Bookmaking:
Hardcover Books		 Mar 24 Mar 24 Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm $180 Register
Japanese
Papermaking		 Mar 24 Mar 25 Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm $150 Register
Makeup Basics Mar 24 Mar 24 Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm $40 Register
Social Media
for the
Not-for-Profit		 Mar 24 Mar 24 Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm $60 Register
Digital Strategy
Intensive		 Apr 21 Apr 21 Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm $60 Register
Everyday Sewing
Basics		 Apr 21 Apr 21 Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm $40 Register
Intro to Spinning:
Drop Spindle		 Apr 21 Apr 21 Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm $100 Register
Intuitive Art Apr 21 Apr 21 Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm $60 Register
Spring Wreaths Apr 21 Apr 21 Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm $90 Register
Bookmaking:
Travel Journals		 May 12 May 12 Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm $180 Register
Glass Tile
Pendants		 May 12 May 12 Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm $60 Register
Paper & Petals May 12 May 12 Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm $40 Register
Social Media
for the
Internet Generation		 May 12 May 12 Saturday 1:00-4:00pm $60 Register
Walking Our Walk:
Art on the Island		 May 12 May 12 Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm $75 Register
Performing Arts
Course Starts Ends Day Time Cost
Improv for
Public Speaking		 Jan 26 Mar 1 Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm $180 Register
Scene Study:
Practical Aesthetics		 Jan 25 Mar 7 Wednesdays 6:00-9:30pm $300 Register
Scene Study:
Practical Aesthetics		 Apr 10 May 29 Tuesdays 6:00-9:30pm $300 Register
Fitzmaurice Voice Feb 28 Apr 3 Tuesdays 6:00-9pm $225 Register
Photography
Course Starts Ends Day Time Cost
Fundamentals of
DSLR Photography		 Jan 25 Feb 29 Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm $225 Register
Fundamentals of
DSLR Photography		 Apr 18 May 30 Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm $225 Register
Photo Books Apr 19 May 10 Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm $180 Register
Visual Arts
Course Starts Ends Day Time Cost
Abstract
Painting		 May 3 May 31 Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm $160 Register
Drawing and
Pen & Ink		 Jan 25 Feb 29/
April 11		 Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm $200 6wks/
$350 12wks		 Registration
Details
Drawing and
Pen & Ink		 Mar 7 Apr 11/
May 30		 Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm $200 6wks/
$350 12wks		 Registration
Details
Drawing and
Pen & Ink		 April 18 May 30 Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm $200 Register
Drawing: Still Life Apr 12 Apr 26 Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm $120 Register
Embroidery for Artists Mar 6 Apr 10 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm $225 Register
Encaustic Painting Jan 25 Feb 29 Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm $300 Register
Encaustic Painting Apr 18 May 30 Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm $300 Register
Intro to Life Casting
& Mold Making		 Apr 4 Apr 25 Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm $300 Register
Mosaics Mar 6 Apr 10 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm $235 Register
Painting Jan 24 Feb 28/
Apr 10		 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm $200 6wks/
$350 12wks		 Registration
Details
Painting Mar 6 Apr 10/
May 29		 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm $200 6wks/
$350 12wks		 Registration
Details
Painting Apr 17 May 29 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm $200 Register
Painting: Portraiture Mar 7 Apr 11 Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm $200 Register
Sculpting with
Papier Mâché		 Mar 15 Apr 5 Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm $200 Register
Visual Narratives Apr 17 May 8 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm $160 Register
Web & Social Media
Course Starts Ends Day Time Cost
Creating Content Apr 17 May 29 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm $180 Register
Intro to Web Design Mar 7 Apr 11 Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm $225 Register
Social Media 1.0 Mar 6 Apr 10 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm $180 Register
Youth Programming
Course Starts Ends Day Time Cost
The Drama Club Mar 1 May 31 Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm $300 Register
Drawing Jan 26 Mar 1 Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm $175 Register
Drawing Mar 6 Apr 10 Tuesdays 4:00-6:00pm $175 Register
Fashion Jan 26 Mar 1 Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm $175 Register
Fashion Mar 8 Apr 12 Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm $175 Register
Fashion Apr 19 May 31 Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm $175 Register
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