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 Conestoga College. For course information or to register, please consult the Conestoga College Continuing Education Catalogue or call @ 519-748-5220 ext. 2212 | Invite a friend, take a course and enjoy being creative!

GINT0805 Drawing is Seeing (adult)
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Mondays, 7:00pm-9:30pm (no class on Feb 20)
Jan 16 - Feb 27 (6 weeks)
Supplies Required

GINT0895 Pastel Drawing (adult)
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Mondays, 7:00pm-9:30pm (no class on March 12)
Jan 16 - Feb 27 (7 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.

1201 Winter Family Fun Day: Fun Foil Sculptures (family)
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Sunday, January 8, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Family of Four . . . $25 ($3 per additional member)
This program is free for our members!
Location: Classroom

1210 Valentine Family Fun Day (family)
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Sunday, February 12, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Family of Four . . . $25 ($3 per additional member)
This program is free for our members!
Location: Classroom

1211 FAMILY DAY! Drawing in Soft Pastels: Winter Landscapes (family)
Instructor: Scott McNichol
Monday, February 20, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Family of Four . . . $25
($3 per additional member)
This program is free for our members!
Location: Classroom

Teen Classes

1203 A Youth Perspective: Re-Visioning the Future (ages 14+) CANCELLED
Designed for young contemporary artists who wish to investigate, strengthen and transform and their ideas into provocative and innovative visual art! Students have the chance to exhibit their finished artwork in a special Youth Exhibition put on by the City of Kitchener in the Spring 2012.
Instructor: Ann Marie Hadcock
Mondays, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Jan 16-Feb 27. . . $115/$127 (6 weeks)
Supplies Required (no class Feb 20)
Location: Classroom

TEEN CAMP DURING MARCH BREAK - MARCH 12-16

1222 Hometown Artsters (ages 11-14)
Students will engage in arious mixed media art activities using: collage, photography, drawing and painting techniques.
Please bring a digital or 35mm camera.
Instructor: Ann Marie Hadcock
Monday-Friday - 9:00am-noon . . .$100/$110
Studio Location: Garden Studio

1223 Young Masters in Art, Media & Installation Design (ages 14 and up)
Young artists will expand their art skills with hands-on experience in design thinking processes and perspective.
Instructor: Ann Marie Hadcock
Monday-Friday - 1:00pm-4:00pm . . . $100/$110
Studio Location: Garden Studo

REGISTER TODAY! CALL 519•748•4377

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. Supply and firing fees for pottery programs are to be paid at the time of registration. Student parking is available beside the Coach House building and can be accessed on Mill Park Drive.

The Pottery Studio is NOW CLOSED for the Winter Season and will

RE-OPEN for March Break Camps - March 12-16. 

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. 

Avoid the disappointment of having your class cancelled and register early! Call  #519-748-4377 Today!

Adult Classes

ADULT CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

1202 Art In The Afternoons: Drawing & Painting Techniques (adult)
This course offers the personal opportunity to dive deeper into the vase well of drawing & painting techniques. Expand your creative processes, exchange ideas on key concepts and execution. A must for those interested in moving beyond the basics.

One live figurative session will be offered.

Instructor: Ann Marie Hadcock
Mondays, 1:00pm-3:30pm
January 16-Feb 27 . . .$121/$133 (6 weeks)
Supplies Required (no class Feb 20)
Location: Garden Studio

1204 SAMS ART: Open Studio (adult)
Students are encouraged to pursue their own visual art projects or works-in-progress in this open-studio environment. Scott is present to assist and support students working on individual projects. This popular class offers artistic camaraderie and a peer-learning environment.

Instructor: Scott McNichol
Tuesdays, 7:00pm-9:00pm (4 weeks per session)
SI: January 17-February 7 . . . $66/$76
SII: February 28–March 27. . . $66/$76
Supplies Required (no class March 13)
Location: GardenStudio

1205 Abstract Painting: Cubism,Expressionism & Minimalism (adult) CANCELLED
Designed for beginners and those with some painting experience.

Be prepared to have fun in the studio splashing paint onto the canvas!
Instructor: Pearl Van Geest
Tuesdays, 7:00pm-9:00pm (6 weeks)
January 17–February 28 . . . $115/$127
Supplies Required (no class Feb 21)
Location: Classroom

1206 Sketchbooks, Portfolios & Idea Development(adult) CANCELLED
This course is an introduction to professional art practices and idea development. The course will feature various art-related exercises, friendly critiques and peer discussion. The class is ideal for both beginner or advanced students or those interested in preparing for college or university programs. Individual support & mentoring provided.

Come prepared to build a portfolio.

Instructor: Ann Marie Hadcock
Wednesdays, 7:00pm-9:00pm 127 (6 weeks)
January 18-February 22 . . . $115/$127
Supplies Required
Location: Classroom

1207 Beginner Drawing (adult)
This class is designed for the absolute beginner! Students will cover activities such as free-hand versus grid and tracing drawing exercises, also perspective drawing and how it can be used to design a strong picture.

Instructor: Scott McNichol
Wednesdays, 7:00pm-9:00pm (6 weeks)
January 18-February 22 . . . $115/$127
Supplies Required
Location: Location: Garden Studio

1208 Life Drawing (adult)
Students will learn a variety of fundamental drawing techniques and methods involving the human form. Demonstrations will be offered as well as one-on-one support. A live model is present for each session.

Instructor: Joe Fansher
Thursdays, January 19–February 23
Cost: $135/$148 per/ 6 week session
Afternoon Session: 1:00pm-3:30pm
Evening Session: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Supplies Required
Location: Garden Studio

1209 Afternoon Watercolour Techniques Part I (adult) CANCELLED
An introduction to basic watercolour techniques and practice will make of most of this course. Basic colour theory and composition will be covered. Watercolours Techniques Level II a suggested follow-up.

Instructor: Terry Torra
Thursdays, 1:00pm-3:00pm (8 weeks)
January 19-March 8. . . $157/$172
Supplies Required
Location: Classroom

1212 Oil Painting (adult)
Students will explore the traditional medium of painting using oils, covering various historical topics that include the landscape and portrait.

Instructor: Scott McNichol
Thursdays, 7:00pm-9:00pm
January 19-February 23. . . $115/$127
Supplies Required (6 weeks)
Location: Classroom

1213A Photo Focus (adult)
This classic photo class will cover concepts of composition , light and shadow, shooting styles and developing techniques. Students will have chance to use the darkroom to develop traditional photos in B&W. This class is ideal for those with a 35mm traditional camera, although digital cameras are welcome .  Join with a freind!

Instructor: Scott McNichol
Mondays, 7:00pm-9:00pm
March 1-March 29 . . . $95/$105 (4 weeks)
Supplies Required (no class March 15)
Location: Classroom / Darkroom

REGISTER TODAY! CALL 519•748•4377