Follow along step-by-step with John in creating your own piece of art to take home and enjoy. You will laugh and have fun with others as you pick up a few of John’s tricks of the trade. All supplies will be provided.

If you missed PART I, not to worry, you can still jump into this session.
Chinese Painting started many years ago.
There are different approaches:
• A traditional style, realistic and based online drawing.
• A freehand method using fewer brushstrokes to suggest objects in a less literal way.
Students will be introduced to tools, materials, and ink making techniques, applying basic techniques to paint simple subjects.
This course gives you a chance to try your hand at this historically important artform. Eventually you will create your own beautiful paintings.
No supplies necessary for the first class. You will receive a supply list on your first day. If you have your own supplies, please bring them with you.

TOver the last 50 years a warming trend has become so obvious that it is now an economic and political force. Our lifestyle is founded on abundant, cheap energy and it will be difficult but essential for us to adapt.
Presentation lead by Lyle Lockhart
About Lyle: Education: Ph.D. (Biochemistry, 1971), University of Western Ontario, London, ON
Work: Research Scientist, Freshwater Institute, Winnipeg, 1971-2001 (water contamination issues)

Follow along step-by-step with John in creating your own piece of art to take home and enjoy. You will laugh and have fun with others as you pick up a few of Johns tricks of the trade. All supplies will be provided.

Follow along step-by-step with Karen Wokes in creating your own piece of art to take home and enjoy. Karen has been providing paint parties to Winnipegers for several years now and she is looking forward to sharing her tricks of the trade with you. You can expect to have some laughs, meet new people and maybe even learn a new technique.
Wine, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks will be provided at this event.

Join us for some socializing and crafting. Each month we will tackle a new project together and enjoy some friendly conversation. Choose from any or all of the following dates:

**Costs vary depending on supplies needed
for each project.

Learn how to make super easy origami butterflies- no origami experience needed!

Silhouette button art is a craft that uses silhouettes to place buttons to create art. There will be a variety of silhouettes to choose from for this craft.

Learn how to make a cute “Pothead” gnome. This is a fun spring craft, and a great Mother’s Day gift! But you can customize it for any holiday or occasion!

De-stress your mind through the practice of gratitude
In this workshop, learn the power of gratitude as a tool for de-stressing your mind and soul. Dr. Nandita Selvanathan, who was born and brought up in India where gratitude is practiced in all walks of life, will guide participants through this simple yet profound practice. The participants will learn few techniques like gratitude journaling, meditation as well as will make a gratitude garden which they can take home. All equipment will be provided.

Dr. Nandita Selvanathan will talk about her favourite places during this unique presentation on India.
Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, India is the largest country of South Asia. Not only the ancient practices of Yoga and Ayurveda originated in India but also the scripts of Vedas, Upanishads and Sanskrit mantras were composed here. A wide variety of magnificent temples and grand monuments are found all over the country also one can enjoy nature’s beauty at the warm beaches and snowcapped mountains. With a history of a few thousand years old, mouthwatering cuisine, abundant natural beauty and grand temples, India is a traveler’s delight.