Adult Classes

Knife Making Demonstration with Forged Link

September 11 @ 9:00 am - September 12 @ 5:00 pm

September 11 & 12 from 9AM – 5PM each day | OABA MEMBER TICKET PRE-SALE JULY 1-31

The Ontario Artist Blacksmith Association proudly hosts a two day demonstration with Forged Link of Elmwood, Ontario in the outdoor greenspace at the Elora Centre for the Arts.

Guests will learn:
– Forging a Brut de Forge knife
– Full handle construction
– Forging a Siberian style Yakut knife
– Rat tail tang construction
– Pattern welded steel billets
– Plus much more!

Ticket also includes:
Artist Reception in the Minarovich Gallery on Saturday September 11th at 5:30pm (following public health guidelines for indoor gatherings)
Light refreshments and snack will be provided. Tickets are $95 (including HST).

Visa, Mastercard accepted. Please note Visa Debit is not accepted.

Participants are asked to bring their own water bottle (water will be provided).

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Fall Workshops

September 12 - November 30

Fall 2021

We have some great Fall workshop ideas in the works. Please check back for details, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the most recent updates!

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Sylvia Galbraith Photography Workshop presents “Photography Skills Level 1”

October 5 @ 7:00 pm - November 23 @ 10:00 pm

Sylvia Galbraith Photography Workshop presents “Photography Skills Level 1”

This is an 8-week course on Tuesdays from October 5 – November 23, 2021 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Classes will be held in the classroom at the Elora Centre for the Arts, and will run in-person following Public Health guidelines.

About the Course:

Based on my Conestoga College courses, this introductory level 8-week course is the first in a series of four courses that include Photography Skills – Levels 1 & 2, Digital Imaging – Photoshop Levels 1 & 2, as well as single workshops such as Documentary Photography and The Photographic Art Form.

This first course of the series is suitable for those with no experience. You will gain confidence with your camera to be able to shoot in any situation, and is the first step in learning photography skills that can take you beyond the hobbyist or amateur level. We’ll cover everything from lenses to exposure settings, as well as lighting, file formats, focus and much more. You must have either a DSLR or advanced mirrorless camera for this course.

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