adults

The mission of The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford is to be the centre of cultural and creative innovation in the Fraser Valley. We are committed to preserving and sharing the stories of our rich and diverse cultural heritage and showcasing the best in the visual arts from both inside and outside our community.

Sunday Family Arts - Free

Experience an array of art projects while spending time with your family. Pre-registration required.

Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 21, Dec 12   1-3pm

workshops & classes for adults at the reach

How To Register For Classes & Workshops
Call: 604-864-8087
Click: info@thereach.ca
Visit: 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford (corner of Trethewey and South Fraser Way) Online
info@thereach.ca

Avoid disappointment by registering early. Unfortunately, if class/workshop registration does not reach minimums two working days before the class, it will be cancelled.

Workshops & Classes
(14 years and older)


Break Dancing
with B-Boy champion Savage Rock
Known for his leadership, innovation and teaching ability Savage Rock is a member of two of the most important B-Boy crews in the country. Learn the basics from the best.  Get ready to dance!
14yrs & up Wed Oct 6-Nov 10   5-6:30pm  
$72/6 sessions

Books by Hand
with artist Brenna Maag
Learn how to make a hexagonal accordion fold book, a pamphlet stitch book and a Japanese stab bound book. Great for artist books, poetry chap books, photo albums and blank journals; they also make great gifts. All materials supplied.
16 yrs & up Sat Oct 16 1-4pm  
$40/1 session

Creative & Freelance Writing
with writer, publisher, playwright Gwynne Hunt
This is a wonderful opportunity to discover your writing ability. Covers all genres with lots of tips and motivational exercises to get you writing.
16 yrs & up Sun Nov 7-Dec 5 3:30-5pm  
$75/5 sessions

Digital Painting and the Creation of Multimedia Prints
with artist Steve Stanczyk
Explore the different stages of creating a multimedia print from the beginning steps of sketching, painting and/or photography. Learn how to scan photos, artwork and objects and then manipulate them in Photoshop, creating unique compositions that can be printed out on canvas or paper. Once the compositions are printed, learn about the variety of mediums and varnishes available to create unique textures and glazes on the prints for visual enhancement. Examples of both current and past mixed media and digital artists work will be shown via PowerPoint, giving an historical and contemporary framework for the course, revealing the broad influence of digital art and the transformation of art-making practices and creative culture as a result of the digital revolution. www.stevestanczyk.com
16 yrs & up Sat Oct 16-Nov 6   12:30-3pm  
$100/4 sessions

The Art of the Airbrush
with artist Mike Moser
Professional airbrush artist Mike Moser will showcase the techniques of learning the airbrush. An airbrush
provided for use by participants.
16 yrs & up Sun Nov 7 12:30-3pm
$40/1 session

Living History
Learn to better care for your family heirlooms and photos.  Fall Living History programs will focus on basic care, conservation and documentation techniques to help preserve your valued objects and photos as well as how to collect and record the history connected to them. For more information contact The Reach: 604-864-8087 ext 112 or kfoulds@thereach.ca.
Thur 6:30-8pm Sep 30, Oct 14, Nov 25 - free

Photography - SLR Camera Workshop
with Revival Arts Studio
This workshop is for people with an SLR camera (digital or film) who want to learn how to use the different settings and modes it has. Learn about focus, aperture, shutter speed, iso, shooting modes and metering. Class size is limited so Jason and Darcie Brown can provide hands on help to each participant. Please bring your camera and instruction manual to class.
Thur Oct 7 or Nov 4 6-8:30pm   $ 70/1 session


Workshops & Classes
(14 years and older)


Youth Arts Action Heritage Project - 14-30yrs  
Are you concerned about the environment, poverty, violence or other social issues?
Want to change the world?
Casting Call Sun Sept 19 4-6pm
This fall through music, spoken word, drama and dance, you can participate in creating a social action theatre piece with opportunities from solo to group that will be developed and performed at The Reach. No arts experience necessary. For more information call 604-864-8087 x111 or email yaah@thereach.ca
The YAAH project is made possible by a donation from the Telus Vancouver Community Board and the support of Prospera Credit Union




How to Take Better Photographs
with Revival Arts Studio
Designed to strengthen the creative and artistic side of your photography, this workshop is for the novice photographer (with any type of camera - point and shoot or SLR), who wants to learn some basic techniques to improve his or her photography. Jason and Darcie Brown of Revival Arts Studio (www.rastudio.ca) demonstrate how composition and light are used to create eye catching photographs, showing many recent examples from their portfolio as inspiration.
Thur Nov  18 6-8:30pm  
$70/1 session

Textile Arts - Fabric Burning Workshop
with artist Sylvie Roussel-Janssens
Discover unique textile technique "fabric burning". Make a design on fabric stretched on a 10"x10" welded wire frame using a soldering iron on synthetic fabric. Make a statement! Make a gift!
Thur Dec 2 6-9pm
$70/1 session

The Womanly Art of Bellydance
with performance artist Kat Wahamaa
Engage mind, body and spirit in creative self-expression, kindle the spark of self-actualization and have fun! The class also incorporates elements of yoga and visualization. No previous dance experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water and a yoga mat. Hip scarves are available for sale at class or bring your own.
14 yrs & up Mon Nov 8- Dec 13 6-7:15pm  
$75/6 sessions