WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
(Teens 16 years old and up may also register if approved by the Administration)
Provincial and Federal taxes are included. 
Easels are provided; model fees and material costs are extra.


18. ADVANCED DRAWING STUDIO
Vénécija Breder
Designed for returning intermediate participants who are interested to continue drawing in a friendly environment with the assistance of the teacher.  Group discussions are part of the motivation and new ideas.  In artistic creations there is always room for further improvement. Intermediate and advanced level. Model fees extra.
Monday, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
January 30 – May 14 (No class: April 9)
15 sessions, $337, SH

19. OIL-PAINTING STUDIO
Vénécija Breder
Learn and understand the process of painting.  Specific exercises in this class will guide you to understand and appreciate the colours that will do wonders to your art work.  Exercises include learning about how colours can improve your work in terms of perspective, volume and texture.  Individual attention is given so that each student advances according to his or her own level.  Give yourself the power to express yourself in the world of colours and learn how to paint. Beginner and intermediate level. Materials and model fees extra.
Tuesday, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m., $337 or
Tuesday, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., $259
January 31 – May 8
15 sessions, SH

20. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 101: Getting started
Frederic Hore
http://www.remarkable-images.ca
Learn how to use all the features of your digital camera, the menus and settings and how to transfer images to your computer while learning composition techniques to get the best shot possible.  Learn how to process your images in programs like Adobe Photoshop and Picasa with various corrective tools then resize the images for the web, printing or for emailing to friends and family.  Learn the art of photography through class assignments and helpful critique.  Bring your camera and user manual.  Beginner level. Mostly in English.
Tuesday, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Session 1: January 24 – February 21
Session 3: March 6 – April 3
Wednesday, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Session 2:  January 25 - February 22
5 sessions, $78, SH

21. DRAWING STUDIO
Vénécija Breder
Designed for people who always wanted to learn the secrets of drawing.  Unique and very specific teaching methods to introduce essential elements for successful drawings.  These include learning about lines, shapes, light-dark, texture perspective, how to draw humans – all which will change the way you observe and perceive the world around you.  You will be proud of your artwork from the very first class.  To believe it, you must experience it.  Individual attention is given so that each participant advances according to his or her own level.  At the end, your skills will be greatly improved not only in drawing, but in your future painting, designing, sculpting and in art in general.  Beginner and intermediate level.  Model fees extra.
Wednesday, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m., $337 or
Wednesday, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., $259
February 1 – May 9
15 sessions, SH

22. * ACRYLIC PAINT EXPLORATIONS
Melanie Matthews
Designed to take you on a personal voyage of creativity and craft. Develop both the imagery and the technique simultaneously.  Each week embark on a new facet of this process of discovery. You just have to bring all the substrates: mat boards, Yupo paper, raw canvas, MDF, plywood) and personal imagery photocopied. All levels.
Wednesday, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
February 1 – April 4
10 sessions, $146, SH

23. * DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 102: Creating memorable images
Frederic Hore
http://www.remarkable-images.ca
Designed just for compact, “point & shoot” camera users, this much requested second hands-on workshop will show you how to create memorable images by composing with light, colour, and black and white. Learn how to better process your images in programs like Picasa and Adobe Photoshop Elements. Challenging assignments will spark your creativity, to try something new and innovative with the camera in your hands. Learn the art of photography through class assignments and helpful critiques.  Bring your camera and user manual.  Intermediate level. Prerequisite: Digital Photography 101. Recommended for people with a digital compact cameras such as Nikon, Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Olympus, Kodak, etc. Mostly in English.
Wednesday, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Session 1:  March 7 – April 11 (no class April 4)
Tuesday, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Session 2: April 17– May 15
5 sessions, $78, SH

24. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 201– Taking creative control
Frederic Hore
http://www.remarkable-images.ca
Designed for DSLR owners. Learn to shoot and process using the RAW format and achieve better exposure control using the Histogram.  Take creative control under manual mode using selective focus, TTL, flash-fill and other techniques for better images.  Portraiture, landscape and night photography will also be covered, plus editing techniques with Photoshop CS 3/4 and more.  Workshop assignments and image critiques will be given.  Bring your camera and your operating manual. Recommended for people with advanced digital SLR (DSLR) cameras such as Nikon, Canon, etc. Intermediate level. Prerequisite: Digital Photography 101. Mostly in English.
Thursday, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Session 1: January 26 – February 23
Session 2:  March 8 – April 5
Wednesday, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Session 3: April 18 – May 16
5 sessions, $78, SH

25. * EXPRESSIVE DRAWING AND PAINTING OF THE HEAD
James Bentley
http://www.jamesbentley.com
Learn how to draw the head from a new point of view.  Rather than starting with individual features, explore larger areas that make up the portrait in order to understand how it all fits together.  Work with a variety of materials, such as charcoal, ink, pastels, gouache and acrylic. Learn visual techniques and tools that will help better understand what you are seeing as you work to finish a piece of art in a more effective and evocative way. All levels. Model fees extra. Mostly in English.
Thursday, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
February 2 – April 5
10 sessions, $146, SH

26. ADVANCED PAINTING STUDIO
Vénécija Breder
Designed for returning, intermediate participants, who are interested to continue painting in a friendly environment with the assistance of the teacher.  Group discussions are part of the motivation and new ideas.  In artistic creations there is always room for further improvement! Intermediate and advanced level.  Model fees extra.
Thursday, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
February 2 – May 10
15 sessions, $337, SH

27. CONTEMPORARY PORTRAIT
Poli Wilhelm
Creative approaches, work with a live model, abstraction & other source material in a personal & expressive style.  Colour and expression.  Explore a variety of materials & surfaces (drawing, paint & other media) for rich and powerful compositions. Great opportunity to break new grounds. For all levels. Mostly in French.
Thursday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
February 2 – May 10
15 sessions, $294, CNL

28. ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 301– Composition and technique for stunning images
Frederic Hore
http://www.remarkable-images.ca
Composition is about aesthetics.  Focus on how to give your image impact by using visual design principles, and by composing with light, colour, and in black and white.  Creative elements will be explored through the use of filters, HDR processing, editing techniques with Photoshop CS3 and 4, and more.  An evening of outdoor night photography at Stewart hall is included.  Bring your camera and operating manual. Recommended for people with advanced digital SLR (DSLR) cameras such as Nikon, Canon, etc.  Prerequisite: Digital Photography 101 and 201. Advanced level. Mostly in English.
Thursday, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
April 26 – May 24
5 sessions, $78, SH

29. * SOAPSTONE CARVING
Rafic Dagher
For those who enjoy the feel of soapstone and who wish to create their own sculptures will learn the basic techniques needed to carve soap stone, with simple hand tools, in a relaxed atmosphere.  2 choices of projects among the following: polar bear, dolphin, whale, fish, duck, loon, tortoise. Once the basics are acquired you can develop your own design.  Beginner level.
Monday, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
January 30 – March 5
6 sessions, $81, SH

30. POTTERY: Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel
Joan Scott
Learn the basics of throwing forms on the potter’s wheel.  Then trim and glaze to complete the objects. Beginner and intermediate level. In English. Clay included in cost.
Monday, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
January 30 – May 14 (no class: April 9)
15 sessions, $243, SH

31. POTTERY : Hand-Building with Clay
Joan Scott
It is highly recommended to take this workshop before taking the wheel-throwing class. Build your artwork using white stoneware clay and simple hand forming methods.  Approach the clay by using suggested projects to learn technique and create forms.  The work is then bisque-fired and completed with a glaze firing. Beginner and intermediate level. In English. Clay included in cost.
Tuesday, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
January 31 – May 8
15 sessions, $243, SH

32. STAINED GLASS
Cliff Oswald
Learn all the steps needed to create a stained glass object. Draw your own designs then learn to apply the copper foil method (Tiffany) to create a sun catcher. Advanced students will be doing a 3-D project. Cost of glass is extra. For all levels.
Tuesday, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. 
January 31- March 20 or
March 27 – May 15
8 sessions, $172, CNL

33. BOBBIN LACE MAKING
Hélène Plouffe
By crossing threads wrapped around bobbins, we weave the lace manually like a spider weaves its web:  meticulously and with patience. For all levels.
Thursday, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
February 2 – March 22 (8 sessions), $204, SH  or
April 5 – May 17 (7 sessions), $166, SH

34. ITALIAN FOR TRAVELLERS
Jacqueline Samperi Mangan or Maria Giochi
This Italian language and culture workshop is designed for those travelling to Italy for business or pleasure.  Each week is dedicated to a category of words and verbs needed for everyday conversation.  Oral communication will be the focus as well as appropriate vocabulary & idiomatic expressions.
Tuesday, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., advanced, conversation and grammar (Maria)
Wednesday, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., beginner I, basic language and culture (Jacqueline)
January 31/February 1 – May 8/9
15 sessions, $146, SH

35. GERMAN CONVERSATION FOR TRAVELLERS
Marco Sisti
Come and have fun with Richard Wagner’s mother tongue and explore its beauty to get more out of it…and to discover that everything is possible in life, even learning German! Beginner level.
Tuesday, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
January 31 – May 8
15 sessions, $146, SH

36. * SPANISH: FOR SOCIALIZING
Sherly Jones-Aguilar
For those who would like to study the Spanish language and socialize at the same time. The workshop will include: grammar and conversation as well as a bit of literature. With the method used (conversations with people who have the Spanish as a mother tongue) learn to express yourself in this language quickly and correctly. Beginner level.
Wednesday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
February 1 – May 9
15 sessions, $146, SH

37. * HEALTHY COOKING
Nevine Elchibini
Embark on an International, Asian, and Mediterranean culinary learning journey with this great hands-on cooking workshop that will inspire, empower and energize you to joyfully cook easy and delectable meals for optimal health while discovering some of the healthiest ingredients available and each week will end by sharing and feasting on the meal created together. Beginner level. Cost of food included.
Tuesday, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
January 31 – March 13 (no class March 6)
6 sessions, $159, SH

38. ITALIAN COOKING
Maria Giochi
A complete menu will be covered during the session (2 appetizers, 2 pasta sauces, 1 or 2 meal and vegetables recipes, 2 desserts).  Each week participants are invited to suggest a recipe of their choice. All levels. Cost of food included. Bring your plastic containers!
Friday, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
February 3 – April 13 (no class April 6)
10 sessions, $170. SH

39. PLAYING BRIDGE: BASICS 1
Helen Keri
Learn to play bridge using a modified version of the Audrey Grant Teaching Method in a friendly environment.  Opening and responding to 1NT; opening and responding to one-of-a-suit; opener’s and responder’s rebids. Tips on declarer play-counting your tricks and formulating a plan. Workshop is divided into two parts: instruction and discussion, and supervised play.  Beginner I level. No experience required.  All notes and study materials provided. In English.
Wednesday, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.,
February 1 – April 4 (10 sessions), $169, CNL
April 11 – May 9 (5 sessions), $85, CNL

40. PLAYING BRIDGE: BASICS 2
Helen Keri
Play of the hand: declarer and defensive strategies. Introduction to slam bidding. Competitive bidding: overcalls and takeout doubles. Responding to one-of-a-major – Jacoby. Workshop is divided into two parts: instruction and discussion, and supervised play.  Beginner II level. All notes and study materials provided. In English.
Tuesday, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
January 31 – April 3 (10 sessions), $169, CNL
April 10 – May 8 (5 sessions), $85, CNL

41. PLAYING BRIDGE
Helen Keri
A comprehensive review of slam bidding, Roman keycard blackwood, gerber, reverses, jump shift auctions. Learn the ins and outs of cue-bidding situations. Introduction to the negative double and the Michaels cuebid. Improve your bidding skills: review of responding to one-of-a-major, Jacoby 2NT. Intensive play of the hand discussions. Workshop is divided into two parts: instruction and discussion, and supervised play. Intermediate II level. All notes and study materials provided. In English.
Monday, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
January 30 – April 2 (10 sessions), $169, CNL
April 16 – May 14 (5 sessions), $85, CNL

42. CLASSICAL AND POPULAR GUITAR
Michael MacDonald
Learn the basics of classical and/or popular guitar.  Only two participants per group. Participants must provide their own guitars (electrical guitars are not permitted). All levels.
Monday, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Monday, 6:15 – 7:00 p.m.
Monday, 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Monday, 7:45 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, 8:30 – 9:15 p.m.
January 30 – May 14 (no class April 9)
15 sessions, $224, SH

43. EASY YOGA FOR SENIORS
Delia Courmanopoulos
(Teacher is a licensed physiotherapist.)
Introducing beginner level yoga poses, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.  Ideal for adults and seniors with arthritis, back and neck problems, and recovering from cancer treatments. You must be able to get down on the floor and up again on your own. Beginner level. Mostly in English.
Monday, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
January 30 – May 14 (no class April 9)
15 sessions, $177, SH

44. CHAIR YOGA & MEDITATION FOR SENIORS
Karmel Johal
Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available. Within this type of yoga, both standing and seated postures will be covered.  A chair will be used for most sessions, due to the difficulty of getting up or down off the floor.  Learn many kinds of yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and relaxation methods with the aid of a chair. Beginner level. In English.
Wednesday, 10:00–11:15 a.m.
February 1 – May 9
15 sessions, $93, SH

45. DANCE FITNESS
Dolores Paquette
Come dance and exercise with easy, fun and effective movements to music, for all ages and fitness levels.  A gentle warm-up leading to a fun cardio section including some traditional Irish dance steps.  The dance routine will change half way through the twelve-week session.  Floor exercises include Pilates, elastics and weights followed by a relaxing cool down to round out this complete body workout.  All levels. In English.
Monday & Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., 30 sessions, $123, CNL
Jan. 23 – May 14 (no class Mar. 5 & 8 and Apr. 9) or
Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., 30 sessions, $123, CNL
Jan. 25 – May 16 (no class: March 7, 9, and April 6)

46. TAOIST TAI CHI
Taoist Tai Chi Society of Montreal
www.taichitaoiste.org
The internal arts of health, Tai Chi, contribute to the well-being: health improvement, circulation, flexibility, balance and stress reduction. It is movement meditation. Beginner level.
Tuesday, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or
Tuesday, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
January 31 – May 8
15 sessions, $117, CNL

47. ZUMBA
Jill McArton
The Zumba fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow movements to create a one-of-a-kind fitness class that will blow you away.  Workout, love to work out, and get hooked!  Achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in calorie burning and body energizing.  Routines feature moves to fast and slow rhythms combined to tone and sculpt your body.  Add some Latin flavour and international zest into the mix!  All levels.
Tuesday & Thursday, 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
January 31 – May 17 (no class March 6 and 8)
30 sessions, $123, CNL

48. * HOOP DANCE FITNESS
Marianne Trenka
Put a new spin on your workout.  Build strength, stamina and grace with hoop dance.  Adult size weighted hula hoops provide resistance for building muscular endurance.  Basic dance techniques will provide a fun, energetic and creative workout.  Join the hoop dance revolution!  Beginner level.
Tuesday, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
January 31 – May 8
15 sessions, $76, CNL

49. * SALSA FOOTWORK: 1 & 2
Silvia Craciun
Footwork 1: Come join a dynamic Salsa class! You do not need a partner.  We will be dancing individually throughout the session. If you want to get more technical knowledge on Salsa and you don’t feel like taking a cardio workout, then this is the class for you. Please be advised though, we move mucho!
Footwork 2: Have you taken "Salsa Footwork 1" or a Cardio-Latino workout? Then, it's time to follow up! Continue building on our Salsa steps curriculum and we'll take it to the next level. This is not a cardio workout, if not, a more theoretical approach to Salsa footwork with no partner. We will be moving a lot!
Tuesday, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Footwork 1, beginners), $76, SH
Tuesday, 8:00 – 9:15 p.m. (Footwork 2 – prerequisite Salsa Footwork 1 or Cardio-Latino with Silvia), $93, SH
January 31 – May 8
15 sessions

50. BALLROOM DANCING
Patrick Bovaird and Marlène Krahenbulh
Learn or perfect your skills in the different steps used in international style dancing, such as chacha, foxtrot, mambo, meringue, “quick step”, samba, swing, tango, waltz. Cost of this workshop is per couple.
Tuesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., beginners, CNL
Tuesday, 8:30 – 9:30 p.m., advanced, CNL, or
Wednesday, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., 2nd session, SH, or
Thursday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., beginners, SH
Jan. 31/Feb. 1, 2 – May 8/9/10
15 sessions, $149/couple

51. * ZUMBA GOLD
Jill McArton
Zumba Gold targets the largest growing segment of the population: baby boomers.  It takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle.  All the elements the Zumba fitness is so fun and known for stay the same:  the zesty Latin music, like salsa, meringue, cumbia and reggaeton; the exhilarating, easy-to-follow moves; and the invigorating and fun atmosphere. Active older adults that want camaraderie, excitement and fitness as a regular part of their weekly schedule.  Beginner level.
Thursday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
February 2 – May 17 (no class March 8)
15 sessions, $62, CNL

52. * LATIN DANCING 2
Silvia Craciun
If you have already taken "Introduction to Latin Dances", as promised, here is level 2! This is not a class for beginners. Partners are mandatory. Continue building on our Salsa partnership curriculum, without forgetting the romantic Bachata and the dynamic Merengue. More emphasis on practice! Let's make it feel like summer in the middle of our cold winter!  Intermediate level. Prerequisite: Latin Dancing 1.
Thursday, 7:45 – 9:15 p.m.
January 27 – May 5 (no class on February 23, March 23 and April 19)
12 sessions, $91/couple, CNL

53. PILATES
Alison Dewar or Marianne Trenka
Gentle yoga-like warm up.  Traditional Pilates exercises help improve flexibility and strength of core muscles (abdominal and back).  Gentle stretches at the end.  All levels.
Wednesday & Friday, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
30 sessions, $123, CNL
Tuesday, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
15 sessions, $62, CNL
Jan. 25/31 – May 11/8
(No class: April 4 and 6)

54. YOGA – STRETCH
Alison Dewar
This gentle stretch class is designed to help improve flexibility, control and posture.  Many of the stretches are inspired from yoga and a few from classical ballet. Relaxing class with many benefits. All levels are welcome.
Wednesday & Friday, 11:00 –12:00 p.m.
January 25 – May 11 (No class: April 4 and 6)
30 sessions, $123, CNL

55. ORIENTAL DANCE (BELLY DANCING)
Aïsha
Originating from North Africa and the Middle-East, its roots date to time immemorial. This art is a wonderful and gentle exercise that brings well-being, grace and sensuality. Learn different styles to the rhythm of fascinating music in a friendly atmosphere.
Wednesday, 6:30–8:00 p.m., beginners
Wednesday, 8:00–9:30 p.m., intermediate
February 1 – May 9
15 sessions, $204, CNL

56. PRENATAL YOGA
Karmel Johal
Find space for relaxation, take time for yourself and nourish an intimate relationship with your baby.  Find comfort and pleasure in your body during the pregnancy and share your discoveries with the group, both physical and spiritual.  Prepare confidently for labour and birth with the right tools: breathing, stretching, muscle toning, vocalisation and relaxation.
Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., beginners (start of pregnancy until the 39th week)
February 1 – May 9
15 sessions, $119, SH

57. HATHA YOGA
Louise Morgan
Sivananda method: breathing exercises, warm-up, seated postures, and standing postures, meditation/relaxation.  Gently exercise all the body parts, stretch and tone your muscles and articulations, the spine, all the skeletal system and internal organs.  Release physical and mental tension.  Revitalize body and mind.  Meditation increases sharpness of mind, calm and concentration. Prerequisite for intermediate and advanced: beginner level. 
Wednesday, 6:45 – 8:15 p.m., beginners
Wednesday, 8:15 – 9:45 p.m., advanced
February 1 – May 16
16 sessions, $95, SH

INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS
Unless otherwise specified, cost of materials is extra.
Workshop fees will be reimbursed only if notice of cancellation is received at least seven days before the starting date of the workshop in question.
No refund will be given if notice of cancellation is received six days or less
before the start of the workshop