Winter 2008 - Classes & Special Programs

In order to take advantage of the Nord-Bridge "Member Price" for the programs, a current 2005 membership is required. The course registration fee must be paid in full to hold a space in the class. Once a class is full, a wait list will be taken. If a second class is organized, you will receive a phone call to confirm your attendance. Advanced registration is necessary for the following programs.

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Arts & Crafts Programs

Oil Painting (Session 1)

This course is designed to acquaint the novice to oil paint, brushes and the wet on wet painting technique of oil painting, without the expense of buying equipment and materials.
Materials supplied: the use of easel, paint & thinner, brushes, paint board and the instruction video or DVD disc. (Also a picture provided by the instructor to guide the student, while painting their picture).
Procedure:At home watch the picture to be painted (on video or DVD). Come to class and paint the picture step by step with the instuctor available at all times. The student will complete a picture in three hours or less. The series contains six pictures. The video tape or DVD is supplied at a cost of $5.00 Students have the option of either keeping the video/DVD or the $5.00 will be refunded in full if the video/DVD is returned at the end of the session.
This course is ideal for the person who wishes to learn to paint for fun but is not necessarily interested in going to art school.
*Supply fee for each session is $20.00 & $5.00 for video/DVD ($5.00 is refundable if students chose not to keep the video/DVD).


Dates: Thursday, January 10 to February 14
Location: West Community Room
Time/Day: 9:00 am to 11:30 am -
Instructor: Yoshi Hattori
Fee: Members: 28.00 Non-Members: 33.00
Minimum number of students: 0
Maximum number of students: 10

Oil Painting (Session 2)

This course is designed to acquaint the novice to oil paint, brushes and the wet on wet painting technique of oil painting, without the expense of buying equipment and materials.
Materials supplied: the use of easel, paint & thinner, brushes, paint board and the instruction video or DVD disc. (Also a picture provided by the instructor to guide the student, while painting their picture).
Procedure:At home watch the picture to be painted (on video or DVD). Come to class and paint the picture step by step with the instuctor available at all times. The student will complete a picture in three hours or less. The series contains six pictures. The video tape or DVD is supplied at a cost of $5.00 Students have the option of either keeping the video/DVD or the $5.00 will be refunded in full if the video/DVD is returned at the end of the session.
This course is ideal for the person who wishes to learn to paint for fun but is not necessarily interested in going to art school.
*Supply fee for each session is $20.00 & $5.00 for video/DVD ($5.00 is refundable if students chose not to keep the video/DVD).


Dates: Thursday, February 21 - March 27
Location: West Community Room
Time/Day: 9:00 am to 11:00 am -
Instructor: Yosh Hattori
Fee: Members: 28.00 Non-Members: 33.00
Minimum number of students: 0
Maximum number of students: 10

One Stroke

Come and explore this new painting technique. This is a water based course. Learn all the basic steps in one stroke. In this class you will learn how to make flowers, leaves, bugs & birds. Bring a "Surface" or "Cards" you would like to paint on. A supply list will be given upon registration.


Dates: Tuesdays, April 15, 22 & 29
Location: Craft Room
Time/Day: 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm -
Instructor: Janice Fieger
Fee: Members: $30.00 Non-Members: $35.00
Minimum number of students: 4
Maximum number of students: 8

Pen & Ink Rouging

In this class you will learn how to turn a black and white picture into color with a rouging technique using oil paints. This is a beginner course, and if you can trace, stay in between the lines you can do this project. A supply list will be available upon registration.


Dates: Wednesdays, April 16, 23 & 30
Location: Craft Room
Time/Day: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -
Instructor: Janice Fieger
Fee: Members: $30.00 Non-Members: $35.00
Minimum number of students: 4
Maximum number of students: 8




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Special Presentations

Identity Theft

Nord-Bridge and the MS Society of Canada (Lethbridge Chapter) are pleased to present an Identity Theft and Cyber Related Fraud presentation. Constable Blaine Stodolka will be speaking about the best practices to prevent you from becoming a victim of identity theft. Join us at Nord-Bridge on April 17 from 11:30 - 1:30 for this FREE presentation. Feel free to bring your own lunch or purchase lunch from our dining room for this bagged lunch information session. Space is limited so please contact Ann Stewart at the MS Society 328-7002 to reserve a spot for this presentation.


Dates: April 17
Location: West Community Room
Time/Day: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm -
Instructor: Constable Blaine Stodolka
Fee: Members: Free Non-Members: Free
Minimum number of students: 10
Maximum number of students: 50