Series 2025 Guide

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Red Deer Polytechnic acknowledges that we learn and work on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands, the gathering place of many Indigenous Peoples. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Unlock your creativity in Red Deer Polytechnic’s world-class art studios from July 7 to August 1, 2025. With well over 50 art workshops ranging from one day to two weeks, you will be sure to find ample opportunities to explore new techniques, express your unique vision and discover the artist within.

SPARK YOUR CURIOSITY

You can expect the same high-quality immersive experience in the varied art workshops from years past, such as bronze casting, glass beadmaking, jewelry design, metalsmithing, painting, pottery, writing and illustration, to name a few. This year, you will also find new offerings in blacksmithing, Indigenous beading, Indigenous ribbon skirt making, mural art and more.

So, whether you’re just starting or have years of experience, you can be sure our expert instructors will create a welcoming space that helps you sharpen your skills, build confidence and connect with fellow artists.

We hope you will accept our invitation to let your imagination run wild and unleash your full creative potential this summer!

New this year, Red Deer Polytechnic has identified featured instructors chosen based on their long-standing history, class success and student feedback from previous years.

Series 2025 featured artists are Milt Fischbein, Jean Pederson, Willie Wong, Patricia Doyle and Trent Leach (denoted throughout the guide by an asterisk).

Week 1 | July 7 – 11

Course Title Instructor Genre

Wheel Thrown Large Fermentation Vessels

Stained Glass Re-imagined

Bronze Casting

Metal, Rock & Glass

Inspired by Nature: Organic Forms in Steel

Introduction to Jewelry Casting: The Sandcasting Method

Watercolour: Old Cars and Trucks

Sculptures in Soapstone

Acrylic Landscape Painting

Chaos to Order: Experimental Watermedia

Design of Fabrics - Tie Dye & More

Picture Book Week – For Illustrators and For Writers Who Don’t Illustrate

Write Where You Are: A Writing Week

Relief Printmaking Exploration

Introduction to Blender 3D

Add Bling to your Lampwork Glass Bead

Tayler Shell Ceramics | Clay | Pottery

Joseph Cavalieri Glass | Bead Making

Robin Lambert Sculpture | Metal

Trent Leach* Sculpture | Fiber Arts

Jen Mallinson Sculpture | Metal

Teena Dickerson Jewelry | Metals

Willie Wong* Drawing | Watercolour

Monica To Sculpture | Fiber Arts

Gillian Coulton Painting | Mixed Media

Kathleen Conover Painting | Mixed Media

Susan Clark Sculpture | Fiber Arts

Carolyn Fisher Illustration | Writing

Miji Campbell Writing | Literature

Michelle Wiebe Print | Paper

Calligraphy | Writing

Avery Andrykew Digital Art

Brenda King Glass | Beadmaking

Week 2 | July 14 – 18

Course Title Instructor

Innovative Clay Artistry and Hand Building

Introduction to Blacksmithing

Metal, Rock & Glass

Glass Beadmaking 101

Loosening Up with Confidence

Painting the Figure with Mixed Media

Find your Form - Experiment Through Automatic Drawing

Mixed Media Visual Journals

Printed Zines

Designing a Studio for an Artist

Let’s Make a Mural

Jana Norris Ceramics | Clay | Pottery

Samuel Fedoruk Sculpture | Metal

Trent Leach* Sculpture | Fiber Arts

Patricia Doyle* Glass | Bead Making

Tatianna O’Donnell Painting | Mixed Media

Jean Pederson* Painting | Mixed Media

Jen Mallinson Sculpture | Fiber Arts

Michael Shain Painting | Mixed Media

Stacey Cann Print | Paper Calligraphy | Writing

Alireza Shahbazin Architecture | Art

Amber Solberg Painting | Project Planning

Taste of Series

One-day Workshops!

Taste of Series offers one-day workshops that exposes attendees to a variety of art mediums. It’s perfect for those looking to try a new medium, explore a complete course without a week-long commitment or spark creativity. See page 16 for workshop details.

Taste of Series | July 19

Stacking Rings

Glass Beadmaking for Beginners

Fast and Fabulous Flowers

Boro-Inspired Textile Art Workshop

Ribbon Skirt Workshop for Beginners

Mosaic Woodworking

Brenda King Jewelry | Metals

Patricia Doyle* Glass | Bead Making

Valdis Gislason Drawing | Watercolor

Arlene Westen Sculpture | Fiber Arts

Veronica McRae

Ribbon Skirt

Rebecca Villeneuve Sculpture | Wood

Week 3 | July 21 – 25

Course Title Instructor

Layered Embossed Surface in Clay

Filigree Rings and Other Things

Creative Expressions in Steel

Stained Glass Effects with Resin and Laser Cutters

Flower Murrini in Soft Glass

Flowers in Watercolour

Indigenous Art

Beautiful Buildings

Introduction to Indigo Dyeing using Shibori Techniques

MOVE IT! Stop Motion Animation Workshop

Eco Weaving

Brenda Danbrook Ceramics | Clay | Pottery

Milt Fischbein* Jewelry | Metals

Jen Mallinson Sculpture | Metal

Angela Dale Digital Art | Resin | Laser Cutting

Carol-Ann Savage Glass | Bead Making

Willie Wong* Drawing | Watercolour

Jessica Hval Traditional Arts

Valdis Gislason Drawing | Watercolor

Arlene Westen Sculpture | Fiber Arts

Deborah Thompson Animation | Stop Motion

Lara Felsing Sculpture | Fiber Arts

Soft Pastel Oxana Babkina Painting | Mixed Media

Dive into Wet Felting - for Beginners

Open Studio: Developing your Personal Artistic Voice

Leah Cathleen Donald Sculpture | Fiber Arts

Jean Pederson* Painting | Mixed Media

Week 4 | July 28 – August 1

Course Title Instructor

Beginner Wheel Throwing

At Home Metal Smith - Beginner

Handmade Brooms-Traditional Tool and Beautiful Sculpture

Fibre Art Miscellanea

Plein Air Pastel

The Art of Natural Dyeing - Exploring Nature’s Palette

Shirley Randall Ceramics | Clay | Pottery

Brenda King Jewelry | Metals

Judy DugganMcCorrmack Sculpture | Fiber Arts

Arlene Westen Sculpture | Fiber Arts

David Shkolny Drawing | Watercolour

Wendy Cail

Natural Dyeing

WEEK 1

JULY 7 – 11

Wheel Thrown Large Fermentation Vessels

Join our five-day workshop to craft your own stunning Amphora—a timeless, large pottery vessel. You’ll learn hands-on techniques using the pottery wheel, blending ancient traditions with modern methods to create a masterpiece.

Level: Intermediate

Cost: $695 | Course #5428

Stained Glass Re-imagined Joseph Cavalieri

This two-week workshop focuses on learning and practicing how to add detailed images to your stained glass works. In class, you will learn four processes, including airbrushing glass (using an atomizer and airbrush), pen and ink drawing, silk-screen printing using existing screens the instructor will bring and painting on glass.

No need to be an expert painter; we will be tracing images in the class. Expect to make many samples and a few finished stained-glass panels measuring about thirty-six cm square.

Level: Intermediate

Cost: $1195 | Course #5429

Bronze Casting

In this two-week, hands-on course, transform your sketches into bronze. Explore every step, from wax modeling to the bronze pour, and finish your piece to take home. No experience needed!

Level: All Levels

Cost: $1195 | Course #5430

Metal, Rock & Glass

Trent Leach*

Turn your wild ideas into metal sculptures! Learn welding techniques and how to incorporate other materials into your design. The only rule? Your creation must fit in your vehicle! This beginner-friendly class is open to all skill levels.

Level: No Experience Necessary

Cost: $795 | Course #5431

Inspired by Nature: Organic Forms in Steel

Jen Mallinson

Create a one-of-a-kind natureinspired sculpture in this handson workshop. Using plasma cutting and welding, you’ll transform steel into organic shapes like leaves, trees, seed pods, or seaweed. Perfect for all skill levels.

Level: All Levels

Cost: $795 | Course #5432

Introduction to Jewelry

Casting: The Sandcasting Method

Teena Dickerson

Unleash your creativity in jewelry casting! Learn to carve models, melt and cast metal, and add fine finishing touches to create stunning earrings, rings and pendants. Explore water and sand-casting techniques in this hands-on workshop—perfect for all experience levels.

Level: No Experience Necessary

Cost: $795 | Course #5433

Watercolour: Old Cars and Trucks

Willie Wong*

Learn to paint vintage cars and trucks with easy-tofollow handouts—perfect for watercolor enthusiasts. Create charming, gift-worthy art for the whole family. No drawing skills needed!

Level: Beginner

Cost: $695 | Course #5434

Sculptures in Soapstone

Monica To

Unlock the art of soapstone carving! Transform raw stone into polished sculptures as you explore techniques to reveal the hidden beauty within. Carve multiple pieces, build your skills, and create something truly unique.

Level: No Experience Necessary

Cost: $695 | Course #5435

Acrylic Landscape Painting

Gillian Coulton

Explore landscape painting with acrylics in this engaging series. Learn essential techniques and discover how to use your unique style to capture the landscapes that matter most to you.

Level: Beginner

Cost: $695 | Course #5436

Chaos to Order: Experimental Watermedia

Kathleen Conover

Create vibrant, dynamic art! Start with bold colors, textures and gestural marks to spark energy and creativity. Then, bring it all together with strong composition to craft a finished piece that’s uniquely yours.

Level: All Levels

Cost: $695 | Course #5437

Design of FabricsTie Dye & More

Susan Clark

Transform fabric with vibrant colors and patterns! Experiment with binding, stitching, resist techniques and dyeing. Bring a cotton t-shirt to refresh with color, then dive into silk and wool to create stunning, jeweltoned designs.

Level: Beginner

Cost: $695 | Course #5438

Picture Book Week – For Illustrators and For Writers Who Don’t Illustrate

Join artist-author Carolyn Fisher to learn the art of writing or illustrating children’s picture books. Whether you’re a writer or illustrator, you’ll create a draft of your own project and discover how professionals pitch their books to publishers.

Level: All Levels

Cost: $595 | Course #5439

Write Where You Are: A Writing Week

Unlock your creativity in this five-day writing workshop! Enjoy uninterrupted time, a supportive space and inspiring prompts to spark your ideas. Dive into silent writing sessions, refine your craft with technique tips and share your stories—written and spoken.

Level: All Levels

Cost: $595 | Course #5440

Relief Printmaking Exploration

Michelle Wiebe

Explore the art of relief printmaking, working with linoleum, wood type, letterpress and more. Learn to incorporate inks, diverse printing surfaces, tools and mixed media techniques into your creative practice.

Level: All Levels

Cost: $695 | Course #5441

Introduction to Blender 3D

Dive into the world of Blender 3D, the free, powerful software that brings your ideas to life. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll master the basics and explore intermediate tools to start creating stunning digital art by the end of the week!

Level: Beginner

Cost: $595 | Course #5442

Add Bling to your Lampwork Glass Bead

Take your lampwork glass beads to the next level with exciting techniques using copper, brass, silver and more for stunning, unique designs. With demos, guidance and plenty of practice, this intermediate workshop is the perfect way to refine your skills and have fun!

Level: Intermediate

Cost: $695 | Course #5485

WEEK 2 JULY 14 – 18

Innovative Clay Artistry and Hand Building

Jana Norris

Unleash your creativity! The instructor will guide you through the basics of hand-building, helping you bring your ideas to life in clay

Level: All Levels

Cost: $695 | Course #5443

Introduction to Blacksmithing

Samuel Fedoruk

Ignite your blacksmithing journey with this beginnerfriendly workshop, where you’ll craft tools and master essential skills like tapering, punching, scrollwork and decorative chiseling. Through hands-on projects, you’ll create items like tongs, a bottle opener and a candle holder while discovering the art of shaping metal.

Perfect for anyone ready to hammer out their creativity!

Level: Beginner

Cost: $795 | Course #5444

Metal, Rock & Glass

Turn your wild ideas into metal sculptures! Learn welding techniques and how to incorporate other materials into your design. The only rule? Your creation must fit in your vehicle! This beginner-friendly class is open to all skill levels.

Level: No Experience Necessary

Cost: $795 | Course #5445

Glass Beadmaking 101

Glass Beadmaking 101 is a fiveday class perfect for beginners and seasoned creators alike. Dive into the vibrant world of glass beadmaking and let your creativity shine!

Level: No Experience Necessary

Cost: $795 | Course #5446

Loosening Up with Confidence

Tatianna O’Donnell

This class helps you loosen up your painting style and find your unique creative path. With personalized guidance, you’ll awaken your full painting potential through engaging projects and exercises.

Level: Intermediate

Cost: $695 | Course #5447

Painting the Figure with Mixed Media

Explore figure painting with water-based paints and mixed media. Experiment with watercolor, gouache, acrylics, inks and collage while refining your unique style. Work with live models and create bold, expressive designs.

Level: Intermediate Cost: $695 | Course #5448

Find your Form - Experiment Through Automatic Drawing

Through intuitive drawing, we’ll explore mark-making to express the subconscious, evolving into spontaneous paintings. As 3D forms emerge, we’ll bring them to life using cardboard. It’s a fun and exciting creative journey!

Level: All Levels

Cost: $695 | Course #5449

Mixed

Media Visual Journals

Michael Shain

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore sketchbook techniques to help you start and maintain a visual art practice, even with limited space. Discover different types of visual journals, mixed media, transfers, composition and more.

Level: No Experience Necessary

Cost: $695 | Course #5450

Printed Zines

Stacey Cann

In this workshop, you’ll learn printmaking techniques that can be done at home without a press. You’ll use these methods to create a series of zines or small books.

Level: All Levels

Cost: $595 | Course #5451

Designing a Studio for an Artist

Alireza Shahbazin

This workshop blends art and architecture, guiding you to design your own artist’s studio—a space for creativity. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll explore inspiration and space, developing your unique style for a final exhibition.

Level: All Levels

Cost: $595 | Course #5452

Let’s Make a Mural

Amber Solberg

Don’t let your art hit a wall— paint it! This class teaches mural-making basics, including practical skills for creating, collaborating and proposing murals. Together, you’ll work on a collaborative public mural project.

Level: Intermediate

Cost: $695 | Course #5486

TASTE OF SERIES

SATURDAY

JULY 19

Stacking Rings

Brenda King

Craft your own unique stacking rings in this fun, hands-on workshop! Learn the basics of metalsmithing—soldering, sawing, filing and texturing— using simple tools. Design a custom ring set that’s as bold or subtle as you are, and best of all, wear your creations home the same day!

Level: Beginner

Cost: $249 | Course #5487

Glass Beadmaking for Beginners

Patricia Doyle*

Spend a fun-filled day learning to make your own glass beads! With hands-on guidance and practice time, you’ll design and create a variety of beads. Perfect for beginners and experienced bead makers alike, this class is sure to inspire and surprise you.

Level: All Levels

Cost: $249 | Course #5453

Fast and Fabulous Flowers

Valdis Gislason

Great paintings don’t have to be hard work. Learn to blend watercolors with pen and ink to create beautiful floral art, from simple designs to stunning masterpieces.

Level: All Levels

Cost: $195 | Course #5454

Boro-Inspired Textile Art Workshop

Arlene Westen

Explore the art of Boro stitching by repurposing worn fabrics with simple techniques to create a unique textile piece. Embrace wabi-sabi, finding beauty in imperfections and the stories of resilience stitched into every layer.

Level: No Experience Necessary

Cost: $195 | Course #5455

Ribbon Skirt Workshop for Beginners

Veronica McRae

Curious about sewing? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own ribbon skirt while celebrating Indigenous culture. With all materials provided and a sharing circle to connect and reflect, you’ll leave inspired and ready to continue your creative journey!

Level: No Experience Necessary

Cost: $249 | Course #5456

Mosaic Woodworking

Rebecca Villeneuve

Join our woodworking workshop and create a oneof-a-kind mosaic using cut wood fragments. Explore color, texture and pattern to design a beautiful piece of art. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

Level: All Levels

Cost: $249 | Course #5457

WEEK 3

JULY 21 – 25

Layered Embossed Surface in Clay

Explore texture, pattern and design as you create hand-crafted embossed clay forms. You’ll make a series of embossing plates, learn key design principles and add depth to your unique hand-built pieces.

Level: No Experience Necessary Cost: $695 | Course #5463

Filigree Rings and Other Things

Milt Fischbein*

Learn the art of filigree jewelry by crafting beautiful, lacelike rings from fine silver wire. This workshop is open to all skill levels—no prior jewelry experience needed.

Level: No Experience Necessary Cost: $795 | Course #5464

Creative Expressions in Steel

In this two-week course, learn to create abstract, flowing shapes in steel. From sketching to plasma cutting, rolling and welding, you’ll transform steel into a unique, dynamic sculpture. Perfect for all skill levels.

Level: All Levels

Cost: $1,195 | Course #5465

Stained Glass Effects with Resin and Laser Cutters

Angela Dale

In this workshop, you’ll use Adobe Illustrator, laser cutters and resin to design and create stunning circular stained-glass motifs.

Level: Beginner

Cost: $795 | Course #5466

Flower Murrini in Soft Glass

Carol-Ann Savage

This workshop teaches you how to create 3D flower designs using soft glass. You’ll explore color and design to craft small glass pieces, beads or marbles with beautiful floral patterns.

Level: Intermediate Cost: $795 | Course #5467

Flowers in Watercolour

Willie Wong*

Learn to paint beautiful flowers in watercolor with easy-to-follow handouts—no drawing skills needed. Create frame-worthy art perfect for anyone!

Level: All Levels

Cost: $695 | Course #5468

Indigenous Art

Discover the world of traditional Indigenous art in this hands-on course! Learn earing making, rattle crafting, moccasin and mitt sewing, beading, lanyard making, caribou tufting and beaded looming. Perfect for beginners or those with some experience, this course will connect you to rich cultural traditions while sparking your creativity!

Level: All Levels

Cost: $595 | Course #5469

Beautiful Buildings

Valdis Gislason

Learn to capture the beauty of everyday buildings and streetscapes using pencil, ink and watercolors. This projectbased course will help both beginners and intermediate artists focus on the key details that bring these scenes to life.

Level: Intermediate

Cost: $695 | Course #5470

Introduction to Indigo Dyeing using Shibori Techniques

Arlene Westen

Explore the art of indigo dyeing and Shibori, a Japanese tiedye technique. Learn to create beautiful patterns and textures through binding, stitching and clamping. Gain confidence dyeing in an Indigo vat and transform plain fabric into stunning, one-of-a-kind textiles.

Level: No Experience Necessary Cost: $695 | Course #5471

MOVE IT! Stop Motion Animation Workshop

Deborah Thompson

Get creative with MOVE IT! This five-day stop-motion animation workshop will teach you the basics of 2D animation, from creating stories and characters to finishing a short video. The workshop wraps up with a minifilm festival to showcase your work!

Level: Intermediate Cost: $595 | Course #5472

Eco Weaving

Learn the art of weaving baskets and rugs using scrap fabric, yarn remnants, pine needles, grass and other natural materials.

Level: No Experience Necessary

Cost: $595 | Course #5473

Soft Pastel

Oxana Babkina

Discover the beauty of soft pastels in this engaging course. You’ll learn about the medium’s history and different brands, watch live demonstrations and create your own still life and animal portrait through guided projects.

Level: Intermediate

Cost: $695 | Course #5474

Dive

into Wet Feltingfor

Beginners

Unlock the secrets of making felt from wool in this fun, hands-on class! Explore new techniques and experiment with wool to create a collection of 2D and 3D pieces that showcase its natural beauty. Bring a friend and join the creative adventure!

Level: Beginner

Cost: $695 | Course #5475

Open Studio: Developing your Personal Artistic Voice

Take your painting to the next level in this immersive course designed to help you refine your artistic style. Through one-on-one guidance, lively class discussions and instructor demos, you’ll explore your unique vision while building confidence in your skills. Dive into a week of creative growth, practice and discovery, all tailored to your artistic journey.

Level: Intermediate

Cost: $695 | Course #5488

WEEK 4 JULY 28 –AUGUST 1

Beginner Wheel Throwing

Shirley Randall

In this beginner wheel throwing class, you’ll receive step-by-step guidance on creating pottery on the wheel, focusing on shape and function. If you already have experience, we’ll help you expand your skills and explore different decorating techniques.

Level: Beginner

Cost: $695 | Course #5476

At Home Metal SmithBeginner

Brenda King

Learn to make silver jewelry at home in this beginner class. Using sterling silver sheet and wire, you’ll create beautiful, wearable pieces of art.

Level: No Experience Necessary

Cost: $795 | Course #5477

Handmade BroomsTraditional Tool and Beautiful Sculpture

Judy Duggan-McCorrmack

Discover the art of broom making, blending tradition with creativity. Learn to craft whisks, pot scrubbers, cobweb brooms, hearth brooms, besoms and full-sized sweepers from start to finish.

Level: No Experience Necessary Cost: $795 | Course #5479

Fibre Art Miscellanea

Textile Miscellanea invites artists to explore global traditions like kantha stitching, momigami, fabric printing and fiber art collage. Learn to layer texture, pattern and stitch to create unique, tactile pieces that tell a story.

Level: Intermediate

Cost: $695 | Course #5480

Plein Air Pastel

Step into the world of outdoor painting with this plein air pastel class! Build your confidence as you explore composition, colour and texture, creating vibrant pieces inspired by nature.

Level: All Levels

Cost: $695 | Course #5481

The Art of Natural DyeingExploring Nature’s Palette

Dive into the world of natural dyeing and botanical prints using plant matter from ‘our backyard.’ Learn different techniques, terminology, best practices and much more, as you create your own beautiful, nature-inspired pieces.

Level: All Levels

Cost: $495 | Course #5484

CREATE

NEW WORKS

Things to Know

Series Summer Art Workshops welcome artists of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals, held in RDP’s world-class art studios.

View studios here:

Getting to Red Deer Polytechnic

Red Deer Polytechnic is conveniently located on the Queen Elizabeth II Highway, between Edmonton and Calgary. The nearest airport is the Calgary International Airport (YYC). Visit our website at rdpolytech.ca/series for campus maps including classroom, residence and parking locations.

Workshop Times

Week-long workshops run Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm and the Taste of Series one-day workshops take place on Saturday, July 19, from 9 am to 4 pm.

Supplies

Most workshops require you to bring some of your own supplies. View the supply list for your workshop online when you register to ensure you are ready for this summer!

Social Events

Welcome BBQ, artist presentations and a gallery reception featuring a student showcase will enhance your experience at Series! Schedules for additional social activities will be posted online closer to workshop start dates.

Accommodation Options

Workshop attendees can stay right on campus! Visit rdpolytech.ca/residence and click the “Guest Bookings” tab to see guest accommodation options. To book accommodations email our team at stay@rdpolytech.ca to secure your stay. Questions? Call the Residence Team at 403.342.3257.

Food Services

There are many restaurants and grocery stores located near Red Deer Polytechnic. Many food delivery services will deliver right to your door in Red Deer Polytechnic Residence.

Parking

There are two parking options for workshop attendees. Option 1: $10 per day in Public Parking (East Lot #5 or West Lot #22).

Option 2: $42.50 per month in Credit Student (Lot #1, 2, 3, 19, 20 or 26).

For parking information, including payment details and maps, visit rdpolytech.ca/ parking.

Course Cancellation

Series workshops are required to meet a minimum number of participants to run. In the case of a workshop cancellation, Red Deer Polytechnic will notify participants two weeks before the workshop start date, offering another workshop that may be of interest or a full refund.

Refund Policy

Withdrawal requests received at least two weeks prior to the start date of a scheduled workshop are eligible for a full refund (less a $50 administration fee).

If Red Deer Polytechnic cancels a workshop or you request to withdraw for medical reasons, you will receive a full refund of your registration fee.

Withdrawal requests received less than two weeks prior to the start date of a scheduled workshop are not eligible for a refund.

More Information

If you have questions about your class, instructor, Series Summer Arts Workshops or Red Deer Polytechnic, reach out to us!

Phone: 403.356.4900

Toll Free: 1.888.732.4630

Email: continuing.education@ rdpolytech.ca

Website:

For the most the most upto-date information, visit rdpolytech.ca/series.

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