Registration Procedure & Policy
Call 519-748-4377 if you have any questions regarding registrations. Register in person, by phone, or by mail. Registrations will NOT be processed unless accompanied by payment in full. Register early, class sizes are limited. Courses may be cancelled due to insufficient enrolment. Cancellations normally occur one week before the first class of the course.
A full refund will be issued for classes cancelled by the Gallery. Instructors and course content may change without notice.
Sorry payment online is not available, but you may send your registration request and info via email.
There will be no refunds when cancelling after 10 days before the first class. Cancellations prior to that period will be subject to a 10% administration fee. We are sorry, there are no refunds for missed classes or drop-outs.
Registration and attendance are subject to the condition that the City of Kitchener, the Gallery, its Directors, officers, and employees, are released from all responsibilities for injury, loss or damage, however caused, that may be sustained by any person attending a class. The student gives permission for Homer Watson House & Gallery to use photographs, video and audio of the student, taken during workshops and courses, for publicity purposes.
Support the Gallery by becoming a member! Your membership helps to serve the community through numerous programs such as exhibitions, studio learning experiences, children’s activities and much more. Members receive a 10% discount on all classes and workshops, bi-annual newsletters, exhibition invitations, and regular updates on all programs and events.
Conestoga College Adult Classes
Homer Watson House & Gallery is pleased to offer a variety of courses in partnership with Conestoga College. These programs are held at the Gallery but are administered by the College. For course information, or to register, please consult the Conestoga College Continuing Education Catalogue or call
519-748-5220 ext. 2200
FALL 2010
GINT Introduction to
Acrylics (adult)
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Mondays, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Sept 13- Oct 4 (4 weeks)
Supplies Required
GINT Introduction to Watercolour (adult)
Instructor: Marion Anderson
Wednesday, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Sept 29-Nov 3 (6 weeks)
Supplies Required
GINT Oils for Beginners (adult)
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Monday, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Oct 18-Nov 8 (4 weeks)
Supplies Required
GINT Drawing is Seeing (adult)
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Mondays, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Nov 15-Dec 6 (4 weeks)
Supplies Required
Please Note:
All classes take place in the blue Garden Studio, which is adjacent to the Main Gallery Building.
If in doubt, please call us at 519-748-4377.
Family Art Workshops
Homer Watson House & Gallery is pleased to offer fun and affordable family workshops.
1046 Family Fun Day:
Father’s Day Theme (family)
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Sunday, June 20th
2:00pm-4:00pm
Family of Four . . . $22
($3 per additional member)
This program is free for our members!
FALL Family Fun Day: Autumn Landscapes in Pastel (family)
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Sunday, September 12, 2010
2:00pm-4:00pm
Family of Four . . . $22
($3 per additional member)
This program is free for our members!
Teen Classes
10130 Beginner Pottery: Handbuilding and Wheel Skills
*(revised title) See the many ways you can create with clay! New summer projects!
Instructor: Sally Pfeiffer
Tuesdays, 7:00pm-10:00pm
June 22-July 27 . . . $119/$133
Plus $50 Material & Firing Fee
Location: Pottery Studio
10134 Beginner Sculpture: Elements of Art & Design
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Mondays, 7:00pm-9:00pm
August 9-August 30 . . . $90/$99
Supplies Required
Location: Garden Studio
Homer Watson Summer School of Art ages 14+
We are now accepting registrations from enthusiastic art-minded individuals between the ages of 14-17 with demonstrated ability in visual arts, and who show the motivation to further develop their ability to engage in their art and practice.
The program offers a unique opportunity for individuals to learn and
experience visual arts through progressive instruction, constructive peer learning and lively in-studio
application. Both traditional and contemporary art forms will be examined and explored through Fundamental Drawing, Painting and Sculpture techniques that are covered in various mediums.
Art discussions, critiques, assessments, art history lessons, location sketching to local areas and supplies are included. All students will have exposure to the Art Exhibition process and have the opportunity to exhibit their work in the Annual Summer Colours Exhibition in August.
July 5 - July 9
1060 Art Fundamentals Studio I: Traditional Techniques in Drawing, Painting & Sculpture
with Scott McNichol at 9:00am-noon.
Cost $100/$110 in the Garden Studio.
Includes Supplies
July 5 - July 9
1061 Art Fundamentals Studio II: Contemporary Techniques in Drawing, Painting & Sculpture
with Pearl Van Geest at 1:00pm-4:00pm
Cost $100/$110 in the Garden Studio
Includes Supplies
August 23 - August 27
10114 Art Fundamentals Studio I: Traditional Techniques in Drawing, Painting & Sculpture
with Scott McNichol at 9:00am-noon
Cost $100/$110 in the Garden Studio
Includes Supplies
August 23 - August 27
10116 Art Fundamentals Studio II: Contemporary Techniques in Drawing, Painting & Sculpture
with Pearl Van Geest at 1:00pm-4:00pm
Cost $100/$110 in the Garden Studio
Includes Supplies
To Register Please call 519-748-4377 |
Don’t Wait to Register!
Sometimes excellent programs with super instructors are cancelled when too many wait till the last minute to register. We work hard to ensure classes run and meet the expectations of students. If you are interested in a certain program, you can register by phone with Visa, Mastercard and Amex.
Avoid the disappointment of having your class cancelled and register early! Call #519-748-4377 Today!
Pottery Programs
Homer Watson House & Gallery is pleased to
offer pottery arts programming in the historic
Coach House building located on the beautiful grounds of the Gallery. Due to accessibility, the Coach House building is closed during the winter months. Supplies and firing fees for pottery
programs may be purchased through the Gallery upon registration. Student parking is available
beside the Coach House building and can be
accessed on Mill Park Drive.
10130 Beginner Pottery:
Handbuilding Techniques Cancelled
Instructor: Sally Pfeiffer
Tuesdays, 7:00pm-10:00pm
June 22-July 27 . . . $119/$133
Plus $50 Material & Firing Fee
Location: Pottery Studio
10133 Expressive Pottery Arts: Functional Stoneware Design
Cancelled
Instructor: Natalie Prevost-Mero
Thursdays, 7:00pm-9:30pm
July 22-August 26 . . . $110/$121
Plus $50 Material & Firing Fee
Location: Pottery Studio
Adult Classes
1042 Beginner Sculpture Techniques
(teen & adult)
Learn how to sculpt using various media!
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Wednesdays, 7:00pm-9:30pm
June 2-June 23 . . . $74/$82
Supplies Required (4 weeks)
1044 Art History & Painting (adult)
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Thursdays, 7:00pm-9:00pm
June 3-June 24 . . . $74/$82
Supplies Required (4 weeks)
1045 Outdoor Sketching (adult)
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Mondays, 7:00pm-9:00pm
June 7-June 28 . . . $60/$66
Supplies Required (4 weeks)
10128 Basic Oil Painting: The
Traditional Approach (adult)
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Mondays, 7:00pm-9:00pm
June 21-July 26
$90/$99 (6 weeks)
Supplies Required
10129 Sams Art: Open
Summer Studio (adult)
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Tuesdays, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Session I: July 6-July 27
Session II: August 10-August 31
Cost: $63/$69
Supplies Required
Location: Garden Studio
10131 Acrylic Painting:
Summer Landscapes (adult)
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Wednesdays, 7:00pm-9:00pm
July 7-July 28 . . . $90/$99
Supplies Required (4 week)
Location: Garden Studio
10132 Drawing Concepts in
Figure & Portraits (adult)
Instructor: Joe Fansher
Thursdays, 7:00pm-9:00pm
July 8-August 12
$110/$121 (6 week)
Supplies Required
Location: Garden Studio
10134 Beginner Sculpture: Elements of Art & Design
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Mondays, 7:00pm-9:00pm
August 9-August 30 . . . $90/$99
Supplies Required
Location: Garden Studio
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