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• Tech Shed - Weekly Activities

  • Start
    3 Jan 2024
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  • End
    18 Dec 2024
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  • Schedule
    51 sessions
  • Location
    Kerby Centre - Room 317

  
  

  Our Tech Shed program was built of off the Men’s Sheds programs that started in Australia about 20 years ago and spread quickly. Sheds now exist in several countries including more than 20 in Canada. 

  Our Tech Shed now welcomes everyone!

  Join the group for conversation, exploration on current technology, some fun projects if you are interested and a weekly connection in-person and online.  

  You can register by contacting Lola Fariyibi, Wellness Connection Centre at 403-234-6566 or lolaf@unisonalberta.com

  
  

  
  

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• English Online (ESL/EAL)- Spring (Z02-SP24) - FREE

  • Start
    1 Apr 2024
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  • End
    24 Jun 2024
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Online - Zoom

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  English as an Additional Language (EAL)/

  English as a Second Language (ESL)  

  (Z02-SP24) 

  Welcome to English as an Alternative Language. No Matter your level - beginner, intermediate or advanced, your language skills can improve as you enjoy a warm welcome, new friendships and fun activities with an encouraging, trained and experienced EAL teacher. Join learners from all over the world who gather to learn and share, each at their own gentle and respected pace. Come, give us a try!  

   

  Instructor: Pat Bluhm 

  Location: Online 

  FREE WITH MEMBERSHIP 

  Need a membership? Click Here - https://kerbycentre23.wildapricot.org/kerby-membership  

   

  Day of the Week: Mondays 

  Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 

  Start Date:  April 1 |  End Date: June 24   

  
  

  Class Exclusion Date(s):

  Monday, May 20th - Victoria Day Holiday

  Monday, June 17th - No Class

   

  Registration Details:  

  You can register online, by contacting Active Aging at 403-705-3233 or by emailing heatherd@unisonalberta.com 

   

  ***An email with the Zoom link and password will be sent to you prior to each individual class | Please note information will be emailed to the email address that is associated with your Active Aging account*** 

   

  
  

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• Creative Mandalas Workshop ZW03-SP24

  • When
    17 May 2024
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Creative Mandalas Workshop ZW03-SP24

  Creating mandala art, with its intricate patterns and colours has the power to evoke a sense of peace and calm. In this class, you will learn how to create concentric patterns and designs on paper. Then take your design to the next level by adding watercolour and ink.  

  *Supplies not included 

   Click here to watch a short video

  
  

  Instructor: Sally Towers-Sybblis 

  Location: Online 

  Member Price: $40.00 |  Non-Member Price: $60.00 

  Day of the Week: Friday 

  Time: 10:00 am - Noon 

  Start Date: May 17^th  

  Class Size Limit: 15 

  Registration Details:  

  You can register online, by contacting Active Aging at 403-705-3233 or by emailing heatherd@unisonalberta.com 

  *Non-refundable. Course credit may be requested up to 1 week before class start date.  

   

  ***An email with the Zoom link and password will be sent to you the day before the class | Please note information will be emailed to the email address that is associated with your Active Aging account*** 

  
  

  Supply List: 

  • A 1” flat brush  

  • 2 sheets of paper towel  

  • Watercolour paints: red, blue and yellow (any brand is fine and other colours are okay too)  

  • Palette or paper plate  

  • Water container  

  • A set of finer tipped crayola coloured markers  

  • Rag  

  • 1-8.5x11” sheet black card stock  

  • 1-6x6” piece of 140lb. Canson or Strathmore watercolour paper  

  • A very fine black waterproof pen such as an ultra fine sharpie or size 01 black micron pigma pen. Glue stick or double sided tape  

  • Scissors  

  • Ruler  

  • Pencil Eraser  

  • Compass (Found in math geometry set that you attach a pencil to, not a directional compass) 

  • Protractor (Found in a Math Geometry set) 

  • Hair dryer 

   

  
  

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• Mixed Media Cards Workshop ZW04-SP24

  • When
    7 Jun 2024
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Mixed Media Cards Workshop ZW04-SP24 

  Create a set of unique mixed media cards to inspire and nurture your art practice! Learn how to mix various media together to create interesting backgrounds for inspirational words. Keep the cards on your art studio desk to inspire and motivate your creativity! 

  *Supplies not included 

  Click here to watch a short video

  
  

  Instructor: Sally Towers-Sybblis 

  Location: Online 

  Member Price: $40.00  |  Non-Member Price: $60.00  

  Day of the Week: Friday 

  Time: 10am - Noon 

  Start Date:  June 7th 

  Class Size Limit: 15 

   

  Registration Details:  

  You can register online, by contacting Active Aging at 403-705-3233 or by emailing heatherd@unisonalberta.com 

  *Non-refundable. Course credit may be requested up to 1 week before class start date.  

   

  ***An email with the Zoom link and password will be sent to you the day before the class | Please note information will be emailed to the email address that is associated with your Active Aging account*** 

   

  Supplies List: 

  • An 11x15" or 9x12” sheet of 140 lb. Canson or Strathmore watercolor paper 

  • #10 round brush for your watercolor (or similar size)  

  • An old brush or foam brush to use for gluing  

  • HB pencil  

  • Ruler  

  • An old book (we are going to be tearing 2-3 pages from it and collaging with the papers)  

  • Modpodge, mat medium, or white glue for gluing  

  • White gesso or white acrylic paint  

  • A white or grey Crayola crayon  

  • A butterfly stamp (can be any kind of stamp)  

  • Black stamp pad  

  • An ultrafine black sharpie water container  

  • Rag  

  • A pale yellow and black pencil crayon   

  • Water container 

  • watercolor paints (any brand)  

  • A small jar lid  

  • A printer to print out the words below for collaging onto your cards  

    

  Words for Collage  

  I have many Gifts to share  

  I am TALENTED beyond what I know  

  I am born to CREATE  

  I can INSPIRE others with my ART  

  I am here to SHARE my TALENTS  

  I AM CREATIVE  

  My CREATIVITY is a GIFT 

   

  
  

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