ART PROGRAMS
Columbus Centre offers a variety of creative classes and workshops, designed to engage and flourish one’s passion for the arts.
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Artista Painting Workshop
Oil or Acrylic Painting Workshop with
Sam Paonessa.
- Tuesdays, April 8 – June 3,
12:30 – 3:30pm
This 9-week painting workshop, led by professional artist and multi-award recipient Sam Paonessa, is perfect for students who have a passion for painting and wish to further develop their skills and techniques. Sam will provide inspiring demonstrations and helpful
critiques to help you perfect your skills.
Price: $306.00 + HST
Package price includes 9 weekly classes. Materials are not included.

Less Defined Landscape Painting Workshop
Oil or Acrylic Painting Workshop with
Sam Paonessa.
- Wednesdays, April 9 – 30, May 14 – June 4,
12:30 – 3:30pm
Integrating both landscape and abstract, this workshop will inspire students to interpret, simplify and edit photo references using less traditional techniques and colour palettes, while encouraging creativity and imagination.
Price: $272.00 + HST
Package price includes 8 weekly classes. Materials are not included.

Fundamentals of Photography
Suitable for children, ages 10 – 14 of all levels and experience.
- Thursdays, January 26 – March 23, 4:30 – 6:00pm
Using any style of camera (SLR, phones or tablets), children will learn the fundamentals of photography, including camera basics, lighting, long exposure, still-life and basic compositions.
Price: $225.00
Students to provide their own device with a camera.

For more information, please contact:
Joshua Clemenger
Arts & Culture Coordinator
Email: jclemenger@villacharities.com