Education Programs and Workshops

Have an idea for a workshop, event or technology class? Feedback from our members is very important to us. If you have a comment, question or suggestion, please contact the Centre at 204-987-8850 or leave us a comment on the contact page here on the website.

Writing Program & Support Group

Wednesdays, beginning September 10 -November 19 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Every 2nd week - 6 classes total

Mission: To support, (share) & encourage amateur writers.
For like-minded writers who wish to share their thoughts, inspiration, and knowledge while learning from others.

Subjects: How to develop characters/personalities including:

• the main character (protagonist)
• Different genres of writing
• Keeping and maintaining your own style
• Why do action stories need a villain?
• The body of the story
• The inner critic, don't be your own critic
• No more procrastinating - write it down
• Using your own life experiences
• Consistency, for example: The season, location, era

FIND YOUR READERS:

• Who and what are you writing for?
• Children's books; fiction (adult); factional; personal/family journal
• Humour or mystery

RESOURCES/ING:

• Fact checking don't forget museums, online or in person
• Research all facts, sometimes we think we know, but discover we don't
• Share ideas and ask questions of friends and co-writers.

COST: $10 members/non-members
There are only 8 spots for this group

Calligraphy

Tuesdays, October 28 – November 18 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Writing is language made visible. Calligraphy is beautiful writing.
What to expect in this 4-week session.
In this class we will learn the basics.
Different styles of lettering will be introduced, from Classic Roman to Gothic, Old English and Italic Handwriting. Tools and techniques will be demonstrated and discussed. Layout and spacing, important aspects of calligraphy, will be learned and applied.
With your own, personal lettering style, layout and colour combinations, you will experience the rewarding art of calligraphy.
No supplies necessary for the first class. You will receive a supply list on your first day.

COST: $50 members/$60 non-members
Registration deadline: October 21

Let's Get Crafty

Join us for some socializing and crafting. Each month we will tackle a new project together and enjoy some friendly conversation. Choose from any or all of the following dates:

**Costs vary depending on supplies needed
for each project.

Flower Pounding Art or Tatama Zone - Japanese Technique of Hammering Plants onto Paper Friday, August 29 at 10:00 a.m.

Supplies needed: Small hammer & fresh flowers with green leaves. (Flowers that would easily flatten)

Cost: $5 members/$7 non-members
Registration deadline: August 21

Pipe Cleaner Persimmons Friday, September 26 at 10:00 a.m.

No supplies needed

Cost: $7 members/$10 non-members
Registration deadline: September 18

TWO FOR ONE! Painted Pumpkin Rock & Scarecrow Fridge Magnet Friday, October 24 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

All supplies will be provided.
Registration deadline: October 14

Cost: $7 members/$10 non-members

Popsicle birdhouse holiday decoration Friday, November 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

All supplies will be provided.
Registration deadline: November 17th

Cost: $7 members/$10 non-members

**NEW Crane Origami with Bev Nagamori

A origami crane, or orizuru, is a classic paper-folding design in Japanese art, representing the Japanese red-crowned crane, which symbolizes good fortune, longevity, and strength.
Choose from any or all of the following dates:

All supplies are provided.