November 3, 4–6:30pm, November 4 and 5, 9am–4pm
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 Contact: Tel: (250) 247-9854, leahokanson@yahoo.com
Location: The Women's Institute Hall, South Road, Gabriola Island
Materials: none
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
Instructors Contact: Tel: (250) 247-7148, langrila1@shaw.ca
Location: 1010 Coats Dr.
Materials:Supplied
November 6 – 10, 7–10pm
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 Contact: Telephone: 250-244-1925
d_elliott@shaw.cad_elliott@shaw.ca
Location: tba
Materials: none
November 17, 19, 9am-4pm
Instructor: Sonia Baker
Have you always wanted to design your own garden, but have been afraid to? Master Gardener Sonia Baker will help you get over your fear and be able to create the garden you have always wanted. Learn to think green and make it happen.
Sonia Baker is a Master gardener with over forty years experience and an extensive education in gardening and landscape architecture, including Malaspina Unversity College and the British Columbia Master Gardeners Association. Inspired by her father, she worked for many years in Britain before coming to Gabriola. She is a member and former president of the Gabriola Garden Club, works for Wild Rose Garden Centre, and is the owner of Lockwood gardens, a local company specializing in garden design, restauration and maintenance. Sonja also writes a regular column on gardening in the local newspaper and is completing a book on seasonal gardening.
Enrolment:3-5
Contact:Tel: (250)247-7580
Location:665 Gallagher Way
Materials:none
Enrolment: 3-5
