Atelier

This fall the MCC is excited to present an online grant writing workshop with Barb Hunt!⁠
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This workshop will give participants the basics of how to apply for a grant in craft/visual art. The elements of a grant submission will be covered, and approaches to writing a proposal will be discussed. Based on her experience working on Canada Council and provincial arts council juries, Barb Hunt will explain how juries work and give participants advice on how to improve their chances of getting a grant.⁠
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How to make video, perform live...and beyond in the longest running virtual world.

Having spent time in and out of virtual worlds for over 20 years, this past year of relative isolation led me back in. Through this period I have realized the incredible potential for art making within user generated avatar based virtual worlds. I have been performing live sound with an exact replica of my loom built by a friend who I met in world. I've also been DJing, building immersive installations and filming short films as part of a genre of filmmaking called Machinima.

How to make video, perform live...and beyond in the longest running virtual world.

Having spent time in and out of virtual worlds for over 20 years, this past year of relative isolation led me back in. Through this period I have realized the incredible potential for art making within user generated avatar based virtual worlds. I have been performing live sound with an exact replica of my loom built by a friend who I met in world. I've also been DJing, building immersive installations and filming short films as part of a genre of filmmaking called Machinima.

Online: So you think you can’t make art?

18+ years

Explore various art techniques in this playful introduction to art for nervous beginners, or anyone who would like to shake things up and try something different. With a step-by-step approach, experiment with drawing, painting, printmaking, collage and more to create unique works of art. Supplies not included. Please see our supply list and ensure you can gather all necessary supplies before the first day of class.

Teacher: Dawn Livera

In-Person & Online: Anime/Manga

13 - 17 years

Learn to draw in the diverse styles of Japanese comics and cartoons. You’ll practice design, proportion, expression and body language. Learn to draw your favourite characters, and then create a cast of compelling characters to star in your printed manga comic book. Supplies not included. Please see our supply list and ensure you can gather all necessary supplies before the first day of class. Teacher: Sarah Leigh

In-Person & Online: Animation Studio

11 - 14 years

From designing and storyboarding to timing and editing, create your own dynamic and entertaining animated short film while practicing the hand-drawn animation techniques of anime, Saturday morning cartoons or stop-motion animation with clay or toys. Supplies not included. Please see our supply list and ensure you can gather all necessary supplies before the first day of class. Teacher: Kenten Bowick

Get motivated. Stay inspired. Connect with others.

This is an introduction to Kathy Smith's Creative Age Journaling program to improve your overall wellness, self-care and creativity. Reconnect with your creative spirit using a variety of journaling techniques for self-expression including creative writing, mark-making, doodling, sketching, stamping, mixed media and collage.

Supplies needed to get started - notebook, pen or pencil and ruler.

No previous experience is required. In partnership with Creative Age London.

➢ Learn new techniques
➢ Get fresh ideas for the new school year
➢ Integrate with other areas of the curriculum
➢ Look at using technology in Visual and Media Arts
➢ Share Ideas and projects with others

Each session is $16 for non-members, half price for members-only $8!

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➢ Learn new techniques
➢ Get fresh ideas for the new school year
➢ Integrate with other areas of the curriculum
➢ Look at using technology in Visual and Media Arts
➢ Share Ideas and projects with others

Each session is $16 for non-members, half price for members-only $8!

Suggested Grade                     Title

Led by professional playwright, Diane Flacks, this program invites young writers to develop creative playwriting techniques to express their original ideas. Working collaboratively and on their own, participants will experiment with different writing exercises, styles and genres in order to bring a script from page to stage.

Participants will also be paired with a mentor who is part of the Stratford Festival Playwrights Retreat, an annual retreat for professional playwrights offered through the Foerster Bernstein New Play Development Program at the Stratford Festival.