Figure studies life drawing is a non-instructional model study session that include both short gestures with several longer 10- 20 minute poses . Participants are encouraged to work in any media , except photography , and are required to bring their own supplies .

George Elliot Secondary - Rm 132 Facilitator : Tina Knooihuizen Thursdays 7:00-9:00 pm Fall Sept 26-Nov 28 10 classes $ 120 Code : 0913.092 Winter Jan 9-Mar 13 10 classes $ 120 Code : 0114.093

Ages 13 yrs & up Have you ever wanted to try the ancient medium of encaustic but didn ’ t know how to begin ? This exploratory course will introduce you to this beautiful medium made of pigmented beeswax and the tools needed to create beautiful artworks . Using supplied equipment such as butane torches , electric irons and croc-pots you will learn a variety of application techniques : all encaustic medium will also be supplied . Some of the techniques taught in this 9 hour course include : brush-work , iron-work , mono-printing , carving , accretion , fusing , and embedding . You will also learn about the variety of substrates used for encaustics and safety in an encaustic studio . Classes are no larger than 6 people to ensure all participants receive one-on-one instructor time and access to equipment . All equipment and supplies will be provided , however , students may wish to bring small objects and / or photos from home for embedding , ( the instructor will let you know when ). www . angelahansenart . com

George Elliot Secondary - Rm 133 Instructor : Angie Hansen Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm 6 classes Fall Sept 12-Oct 24 ( no class Oct 17 ) $ 150 Code : 0913.094 Winter Jan 16-Feb 20 $ 150 Code : 0114.095

Ages 12 to Adult

Augment your basic outdoor survival knowledge by taking the “ Survive Outside – A Guide to Outdoor Safety and the Code of Responsibility ” program offered by AdventureSmart . This brief presenter-led classroom program is targeted toward novice outdoor enthusiasts , youth groups , and everyone – young and old - interested in learning introductory outdoor survival practices from highlyexperienced SAR volunteers and AdventureSmart team members . In the Survive Outside program , you will learn about SAR in your region ; the Code of Responsibility , including 10 Essentials , Trip Plan , Do ’ s & Don ’ ts ; and Outdoor Travel Tips . Our seasoned , knowledgeable instructors help you tie everything together with scenarios and analyses of real-life SAR experiences . This is a free program , but registration is required as space is limited .

George Elliot Secondary - Rm 113 Instructor : Coralie Nairn with Vernon Search & Rescue Wed Sept 25 6:30-8:30 p . m . FREE 1 class Code : 0913.100

Have you ever wanted to try the ancient medium of encaustic but didn ’ t know how to begin ? This exploratory course will introduce you to this beautiful medium made of pigmented beeswax and the tools needed to create beautiful artworks . Using supplied equipment such as butane torches , electric irons and croc-pots you will learn a variety of application techniques : all encaustic medium will also be supplied . Some of the techniques taught in this 9 hour course include : brush-work , iron-work , mono-printing , carving , accretion , fusing , and embedding . You will also learn about the variety of substrates used for encaustics and safety in an encaustic studio . Classes are no larger than 6 people to ensure all participants receive one-on-one instructor time and access to equipment . All equipment and supplies will be provided , however , students may wish to bring small objects and / or photos from home for embedding , ( the instructor will let you know when ). www . angelahansenart . com

George Elliot Secondary - Rm 208 Instructor : Ann Cameron Mondays 7 - 9 pm 6 classes Fall Oct 21-Dec 2 ( no class Nov 11 ) $ 140 Code : 1013.096

You ’ ve written poetry , novels and plays ... what could be different about writing for film and TV ? No less a luminary than F . Scott Fitzgerald stumbled when it came to writing screenplays . Learn how to think and create for a visual medium . Writing for film and television is the craft of rewriting , editing and collaboration . Low budget , micro budget or no budget : everything starts with story .

George Elliot Secondary - Rm 208 Instructor : Ann Cameron Winter Mondays 7:00-9:00 pm Jan 13-Feb 24 ( no class Feb 10 )

$ 140 6 classes Code : 0114.097

Ages 5 - 12

This is an RCMP search and rescue initiative that helps lost children survive in the woods . This proactive , preventative program originated in San Diego , CA , after a nine-year-old boy became lost and tragically died in the wilderness . A core program under the AdventureSmart banner , Hug-a-Tree and Survive teaches children invaluable outdoor survival lessons . This is a free program , but registration is required as space is limited .

Register : Online www . lakecountry . bc . ca or Phone 250-766-5650

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