Get an early start on summer with the final concert of the Music at Queens series.
The Vancouver Men’s Chorus is coming to town for a concert packed full of “classic car tunes and songs of the open road,” as a press release promises.
The concert is happening on Sunday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 regular, $15 for students and seniors, $10 for kids, available through www.queensavenue.org.
It’s at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. – you can park for free in the city hall lot a half-block down the hill.
MINI MASTERS ART WORKSHOPS
You’re never too young to get started in art, thanks to the Arts Council of New Westminster.
The arts council’s Gallery at Queen’s Park is hosting a new Mini Masters series starting May 16, led by artist Clarissa Argueta.
The course offers visual arts classes for preschoolers aged three to five, with parent participation. They’ll try their hands at drawing, painting, and other arts and crafts projects.
There are three different six-week sessions offered: Mondays starting May 16, Wednesdays starting May 18, or Fridays starting May 20. All classes run 10 to 11 a.m., and each six-week session costs $55.
Sign up online at www.artscouncilnewwest.org/minimasters or at www.clarissaargueta.com.
THE ART OF GILDING
Never fear, if you’re too old to be a mini master, you can still give an art workshop a try.
The arts council’s gallery is also hosting Gilding The Moon, an art workshop led by Natasha Broad.
Participants will learn to gild and draw while using the phases of the moon as their guide.
“You will learn various drawing techniques to get you on your way to becoming skilled at drawing, while learning to apply gold leaf proficiently,” a write-up explains.
It’s $60 to take part in the workshop, including supplies to take home. It’s set for Friday, May 20 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Gallery at Queen’s Park. Check out www.artscouncilnewwest.org for the details.
EXPLORE PRINTMAKING
Ever wanted to try your hand at printmaking?
The Anvil Centre is offering a couple of upcoming courses for adults, led by Saskia Jetten.
On Saturday, May 28, you can try out Monoprint (course No. 148555), described as one of the most direct forms of printmaking. The course, which is perfect for anyone who enjoys painting and drawing, will introduce you to printing, mirror images, and positive and negative space. It runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Studio 411B.
There are also two upcoming workshops in Linoprint, a relief printing technique using a lino block and cutting tools to cut a range of marks into the surface. It’s on twice: Saturday, May 14 (148556) and Saturday, June 4 (148557), both from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All three courses cost $20.50. You can register through www.newwestpcr.ca, using the course barcode numbers above, or call 604-527-4640.
JAM WITH YOUR NEIGHBOURS
Got some musical talent you’d like to share? A reminder that the next Queensborough open mike night is coming up on Friday, May 20.
The nights include jam circles for musicians of all skill levels and abilities, and there are microphones, a PA and some instruments available for anyone who wants to learn or try something new. Chord and lyric sheets will also be on hand, and a small coffee bistro offers up refreshments and snacks to buy.
It’s free and takes place at the Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave., from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Call 604-525-7388 for information.
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