Hundreds of Artists Advance Their Skills at RDP’s Series Summer Art Workshops
Series students pouring liquid bronze into a mold at Series Summer Workshops
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) continues to provide opportunities for aspiring artists to immerse themselves in creative environments throughout the academic year.
Throughout July, 291 artists participated in 31 Series Summer Art Workshops, held in the Polytechnic’s world-class art studios. RDP hosted both one-day and one-week workshops, providing options for artists.
“We are extremely proud to continue the longstanding tradition of hosting Series Summer Art Workshops on main campus,” says Martin Thomsen, Interim Dean, Continuing Education and Corporate Training. “As a polytechnic, we offer diverse applied research, education and training opportunities, including in the arts, that contribute to the economic, social and cultural development of Alberta.”
Nineteen art instructors from across North America, including one from New York City, taught a variety of art disciplines. The workshops included metalsmithing and sculpting, glass bead making, painting and printmaking.
There were four feature artists who shared their expertise at Series Summer Art Workshops:
Jean Pederson - painting with mixed media, wet glazing with watercolour and open studio
Arne Handley – introduction to pottery
Willie Wong - watercolour for beginners and northern lights painting
Milt Fischbein - filigree jewelry
“I want to thank the instructors, participants, staff and volunteers for making this year’s Series Summer Art Workshops memorable,” adds Thomsen. “We look forward to continue providing opportunities for attendees to learn from practicing artists, collaborate with one another and advance their knowledge and skills.”
Series Summer Art Workshops were provided by RDP’s Continuing Education and Corporate Training, which offers an array of courses and programs in continuing professional education and corporate training solutions.
To complement its breadth of programming, Red Deer Polytechnic offers a variety of Creative Arts programs. They include a Visual Art Diploma, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Animation and Visual Effects, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Film Production and Culinary Arts Diploma.
Learn more about Series Summer Art Workshops.