Instructor: Patsy Ludwick

What do you need to get started on that movie you can see in your mind’s eye? In film-making, the camera is the primary tool, not the pen, but it’s still the script that conveys vital information to a whole crew of collaborators who will bring your vision to the screen. This basic introduction to screenwriting will give you a sound understanding of how film professionals translate words on the page into action on film, using exercises in story conferencing, story boarding, dialogue and interaction, to create a story synopsis you can
pitch to the industry.

Patsy Ludwick has been working as a script analyst and story editor on feature films for the past 20 years, and as a dramaturge on theatrical scripts for ten years before that. She has taught scriptwriting at Malaspina U-C and UBC, and given workshops on a variety of aspects of the industry for professionals and community groups. She has written
plays for the stage and radio, as well as the camera, and participated in collective creations. Her work as a professional actor has given her practical on-set experience with the complexities of film-making, which is always a collaborative process.

Course Fee $ 120, Enrolment 3 – 12

Instructor: Andreas Kahre

How do juries think, what do they look for, and how much documentation do you really need? Andreas Kahre presents the basics of grant writing for the arts. Find out how to structure an application, what to cover, what NOT to write...

Andreas Kahre is an interdisciplinary artist, editor, writer, and musician, whose work involves images, sound and text in many different configurations. He has written individual and organizational grant applications for many years, and has served on numerous federal, provincial and municipal arts juries in theatre, media, sound, music, writing and visual arts. Andreas has taught in the department of Theatre, Film and Creative Writing at UBC and is editor/curator of FRONT Magazine at the Western Front.

Course Fee: $50, Enrolment:3 – 7

Instructor: Rohana Laing

Water colour paintings dont have to be watery and pastel! This course will approach water-colours and acrylics with a modern design sensibility, and offer many new possibilities.

Bio: Rohana has taught drawing, design and textile design at the college level, and is a practicing artist with a studio on Gabriola

Course Fee: $80, Enrolment 3– 9

Instructor: Leah Hokanson

Sight-singing is the ability to interpret musical notation on sight. Learn the fundamentals of reading music in a fun, engaging atmosphere with other singing enthusiasts.

Leah Hokanson has been a piano instructor to all ages and ability levels for over twenty years. She holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in piano performance from Whitworth College and Washington State University respectively. She served as a teaching assistant I piano pedagogy at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, while she was a candidate for Doctor of Musical Arts. She has taught both private and group lessons and has a keen sensitivity to the individual needs of students.

Course Fee $95, Enrolment:3-20

Instructor: Shena Meadowcroft,

Let yourself play again with the imagination and ingenious freedom of a child. In a warm and encouraging environment, we ll take off our shoes, throw on some music, grab some tea, abandon pre-conceived ideas and let the creativity flow from within. Inspiring and insightful for rank beginners and accomplished artists alike.

“What an incredibly wonderful workshop! I feel very whole when I leave your home. My eyes and mind have been opened to the fun of enjoying myself and discovering more of who I am.”

Shena Meadowcroft is an intuitive counsellor, mixed media and fibre artist, and writer. Focused on self-discovery and self-healing through creativity, she looks at what is going on in our lives, and what we can do about it. As a multi-media artist recycled clothing, beads and yarn scraps, broken jewelry, castoff mementos, sea glass her photography, poetry, embroidery, beadwork all find their way into her pieces. She works out of her studio SoulSpeak on Malaspina Drive.

Course Fee $50, Enrolment 4 – 6

Instructor: Leah Hokanson

Are you curious about the language of music? Do you want to sing in a choir and want to know the basics of harmony and sightreading? Explore the basic building blocks of harmony, learn the fundamentals of reading, writing and improvising,and bring more music into your life!

"I have met many adults over the years who, as youngsters, eagerly trotted off to music lessons until that fateful day (often while still in grade school,) when someone told them "Sorry, honey...You just don't have the talent for this sort of thing". In many cultures, talent ( or so-called 'lack of') is not even part of the equation. Learning a musical language and enjoying the sense of fulfillment it brings is what rings fundamental. Join me in exploring other, musical, fundamentals. By the end of the week you will hold your own as a reader of music, you will experience the joy of being a creator of music and you will understand how this glorious language works."

Leah Hokanson has been a piano instructor to all ages and ability levels for over twenty years. She holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in piano performance from Whitworth College and Washington State University respectively. She served as a teaching assistant I piano pedagogy at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, while she was a candidate for Doctor of Musical Arts. She has taught both private and group lessons and has a keen sensitivity to the individual needs of students. She believes that knowing the language of music can enrich all our lives, not just those with "talent".

Enrolment:3-20

Instructors: Adam and Josée Velsen

Are you thinking of building a house and want to know how to do it with a conscience? This course will cover things to consider before you start building: Placing your house to maximize energy conservation and natural lighting, incorporating healthy materials and techniques for water collection and passive solar systems.

Adam Velsen has been a builder for over 15 years
focusing on Healthy new home construction. He and
Josee moved to Gabriola Island three years ago, and
built their own Healthy Home. They are eager to share
with others the many benefits of living in a Healthy
Home, both for individuals and the planet.

Enrolment 5 – 30

Instructor: Yvonne Noyon

Learn the art of making your own jewelry...your colours... your style. This course will cover the basics of wire bending and beading techniques. Several project will be completed inluding earrings, bracelets, rings... limited only by your imagination...

Yvonne has been designing and making jewelry for seven years...for the simple joy of creating something beautiful.

Enrolment 3-6

Instructor: Catherine Caines

This course will help you get the part you've always dreamed of... in T.V., film or theatre. Catherine will provide an audition process that will allow you to make the right choices, take away your stage or camera fright, and work with a director

Catherine Caines (Kayte) has worked in theatre as
a director, teacher, actor and dramatherapist for over
35 years. She has run professional theatre companies
and schools, and has worked extensively throughout
B.C.. Above all, Catherine loves the connections which
occur between people when working in this art form.
Theatre is a community event. She is known for her
passion and her love of this work.

Enrolment 3 - 6

November 13, 14, 15, times tba.

Instructor: Robert Lang

Everything you need to know about colour for your arts hobby, professional decorating or for chosing your wardrobe. The course covers the language of colour, mixing and matching in any medium and an introduction to composition.

Robert Lang has been a master colourist for thirty years and has been teaching it for twenty years60 years of experience in the furniture field including twenty years of antique restoration.

Enrolment: 4-6

Instructor: Tsiporah Grignon

Why do we choose to do what we do, and how can we change in order to evolve? Learn to use the symbols of astrology s tools of awareness to help us grow to our full potential and see how Astrology gives us a lens to peer objectively at our most personal habits and ways of being.

By examining the symbols of astrology, we can learn much about ourselves, family and friends.
Evolutionary astrology looks at the evolutionary journey of the soul from lifetime to lifetime. From past lives we bring emotional memories, usually at a subconscious level, and often lodged in our bodies. We can also see what gifts we bring with us to share, and what we are here to learn. C an we change in order to evolve?

Tsiporah Grignon has been keenly interested in astrology for over 30 years, and has done many birthchart readings. As wife and mother of 4 children, she has observed astrology in action. Since 1996, she has been an enthusiastic student of evolutionary astrology, developed by her teacher Jeffrey Wolf Green through his book: Pluto, The Evolutionary Journey of the Soul. This technique and astrological lens is deeply psychological, and resonates with our individual spiritual purpose for being born.

Enrolment 5 – 15

Instructors: Margaret Mann & Jacquie Jessup

Everyone has ancestors.Discover how to find yours, where your information is being kept and how to access it. Fill in your own pedigree chart and discover your family.

Margaret Mann has always been fascinated with history and has spent over thirty years researching her various family lines. Recently she completed a three year course with the National Institute for Genealogical Studies based in Toronto. Her speciality was the advanced study of English records along with methodology and analysis, along with the study of basic records in Canadian and Irish genealogy.

Jacquie Jessup has completed a four year certificate program in genealogy with the National Institute of Genealogical Studies/University of Toronto. A member of the Nanaimo Family History Society, she can also sometimes be found working in the Gabriola or Nanaimo Library. As well as searching for her own ancestors she enjoys helping others research their family history.

Course Fee: $50, Enrolment: 1-6

Instructor: Rohana Laing

This is an introduction to the basics of batik, meant to inspire the students to continue learning more. Produce a silk scarf, learn to dye one colour and hand-paint colours, learn to apply and remove beeswax resist, and be inspired by other batik artist's creations through viewing batik textiles and paintings done by batik artists worldwide.

Rohana produces batik paintings in her Gabriola studio. She holds a 4 year diploma in art with a major in painting and printmaking, and has taught drawing design and textile design at Kwantlen College.

Course Fee: $120, Enrolment:3 – 6

Instructor: Shena Meadowcroft

Is there something you dream about, someone you long for, or somewhere you long to visit? Using the same process that designers use to bring their dreams into physical reality you will design you own dream life. Collage, journaling, affirmations, and feng shui are just some of the tools we ll take on this journey.

"Your generosity and insight into my soul has been remarkable. You have given me lots to think about, reflect on, and visions for my own future."

Shena Meadowcroft is an intuitive counsellor, mixed media and fibre artist, and writer. Focused on self-discovery and self-healing through creativity, she looks at what is going on in our lives, and what we can do about it. As a multi-media artist recycled clothing, beads and yarn scraps, broken jewelry, castoff mementos, sea glass her photography, poetry, embroidery, beadwork all find their way into her pieces. She works out of her studio SoulSpeak on Malaspina Drive.

Course Fee $185, Enrolment 4 – 6

Instructor: Tsiporah Grignon,

Through an understanding of the archetypal symbols of astrology, we can gain valuable insights into our own nature, and our relationships. It can be very useful information within a family. Evolutionary astrology looks at the evolutionary journey of the soul from lifetime to lifetime. From past lives, we bring emotional memories, as well as gifts to share. Astrology gives us a lens to peer objectively at our most personal habits and ways of being. Why do we choose to do what we do? And how do we move beyond the past to bring forth our individual spiritual purpose for being born?

Tsiporah Grignon has studied astrology for over 30 years, and has done many birthchart readings. As wife and mother of 4 children, she has observed astrology in action. Since 1996, she has been an enthusiastic student of evolutionary astrology, developed by her teacher Jeffrey Wolf Green through his book: Pluto, The Evolutionary Journey of the Soul. This technique and astrological lens is deeply psychological, and resonates with our individual spiritual purpose for being born.

New Course Fee $30, Enrolment 3 – 15

Instructor: Lou Gradanti

Suitable for people who play and instrument or only compose lyrics. Discovering chord patterns and working with lyrics. Find a great title and hook. Learn to make contacts and make your song marketable.

I have been a music teacher and musician for almost 40 years. Have produced records in Toronto. Written over 100 songs. Worked in radio and TV shows. A few songs were recorded by artists in Toronto. One song was RPM pick hit of the week "A picture". Received publishing contract in Nashville for "Some things never change" Made many contacts in Canada and US (producers, publishers etc.) And of course helped Shania Twain with vocals and guitar in her younger years.

Enrolment 3 – 6, Materials: notebook, pencil

Instructor: Dr. Rodney Van Dueck

Optimal Health: A systemic journey through the body's organs is a lecture style course with attendee participation. You will learn to determine what kind of nutrients are best suited for your body and how to get them from your foods, and supplements if necessary.

We will discuss why we need certain nutrients for our body systems, why we may not get enough and what we can do about this through foods or supplementation, including a an explanation of the differences in food grade and nutraceutical grade supplementation. Find out about the difference between maintaining health and treating conditions. Some testing using Contact Reflex Analysis (CRA) will be available to volunteers. This is your chance to ask a professional your personal questions and get straight answers.

Bio: Dr. Van Dueck became a DC in 1976. He did 3 years post-graduate training for certification in Neuro-Spinal Bio-Engineering and a 9 month residency research project at Bio-Spinal Research Institute. In 1988 he was certified in Contact Reflex Analysis and Applied Trophology (study of food as medicine in the body) and in 1991 he left the chiropractic association to form P. I. Health Services with his wife Susan. He is certified in Electro Dermal Screening (EAV) from the Institute of Quantum and Molecular Medicine and also holds certification in Biological Terrain Assessment. He continues to study Bio Energetics, the field of biology comprising science, engineering and medicine. While living on Gabriola, he continues to see to see his clients on the mainland and in November 2006 opened The Natural Wellness Centre & Spa at the Silva Bay Inn with his wife and Viva Kiviloo, a well known reflexologist. The wellness centre brings together practitioners in massage, reiki and reflexology.

Enrolment 3 – 25

Instructor: Linda Prowse

This is a 1/2 day seminar given outdoors, comprised of 2 hours of classroom time, and 2 hours of time in the pasture with the alpacas.

Are you interested in owning alpacas for companion pets? Are you a spinner or weaver who is looking for an animals that gives you luxurious fibre to work with every year? Or are you interested in alpacas to start a business selling their fibre products or the animals themselves? Learn about the different aspects of alpacas, including their history, their care, and what it's like to own alpacas from a person who has been in the 'alpaca business' since 2001.

Linda Prowse co-owns Crimpy Critters Alpaca Farm with her husband, Jim Duncan. They have been living on Gabriola Island since 2000, and have had their alpaca business since 2001. Linda and Jim sell both products made from alpaca fibre as well as selling alpacas.

Enrolment:4-10

Instructor: David Elliott

Learn the basics of flyfishing, its equipment and techniques for stream, beach and lake fishing. The course will cover basic entymology and an introduction to fly–tying, followed by an introduction to flycasting to be held in the field.

David Elliott has been a flyfisher since 1967. He is Past-president of the Totem Flyfishers of BC, Past-director of the BC Federation of Flyfishers, First Executive Director of the Sport Fishing Institute of BC. He was a member of the Sport Fishing Advisory Board from1980 to1982, and has been a Lecturer at Lower Mainland nighschool programs between 1972and1980, as well as a columnist for BC Outdoors Magazine from 1974 until 1980.

Enrolment: 2 -8

Instructor: Dona Bradley, R.H.N

Bring your appetite! This course that would includes both classroom and kitchen time. A hands-on class that will inform the participant about the value of certain foods for the immune system, aiming to promote life-long health.

Dona Bradley is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with 25 years experience in the Natural Health Field. She teaches whole foods cooking classes at the Centre for Integrated Healing and nutrition classes at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in Vancouver. She is a resident of Gabriola and has a small company here called"Molly's Way Soups and Stews".

Enrolment: 4 – 12

Instructor: Elizabeth Shefrin

Learn about and create–without sewing–beautiful and meaningful fabric projects for social change, in a workshop suitable for experienced quilters and people new to artistic expression, taught by artist and activist Elizabeth Shefrin.

For many years, through quilts, banners and other creative expression, women and men have been stitching their way to a better world. From traditional quilts to banners around the Pentagon, from the small determined arpilleras of Chile, to miles of memorial quilts for people who have died of AIDS,activists have used fabric to put their heartfelt beliefs in the public eye.

Through slides, discussion, and hands-on participation, participants create fabric projects about an area of social change, dear to their hearts.Sewing is optional, and the workshop is suitable for experienced quilters and people new to artistic expression.

Elizabeth Shefrin is the artist/coordinator of the Middle East Peace Quilt <www.vcn.bc.ca/quilt> which has been touring North America since 1999. She is a fabric artist, a curator and an art writer with a strong interest in community and political art forms. She has offered fabric workshops extensively in the Vancouver area and throughout North America. Her first picture book, Abby s Birds, will be released by Tradewind Books in October.

Enrollment: 3 – 20