The museum welcomes adults and seniors to take part in high-calibre art and heritage courses for beginners and advanced artists alike! Adults are encouraged to get social, try something new, and expand their knowledge and skills to new areas. 

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To register for a program, please call 604-532-3536, email museum@tol.ca or visit us in person.

HAND LETTERING 1 | 16+ YRS | 2 HOURS Program Dates: Sunday, April 19-May 10   1:00-3:00pm       4/$87.20 Program Location: Derek Doubleday Arboretum   Learn the basics of modern calligraphy! Explore traditional calligraphy supplies (nibs and ink), as well as the more modern brush pens and brushes. Using these tools, learn to create beautiful hand lettering and brush lettering with watercolour and inks. Discover your unique style, and gain confidence in your hand lettering skills! All materials are included.

DRAWING AND PAINTING 1| 16+ YRS | 2 HOURS Program Dates: Thursday, April 23-May 21   6:00-8:00pm       5/$109 Program Location: Riverside Community Room   This beginner's drawing and painting course introduces participants to materials, techniques, and surfaces through demonstration and active exploration. Experience graphite, pastels, charcoal, and acrylic paint in this five-session course. All supplies are included.

WATERCOLOUR SECRETS | 16+ YRS | 2 HOURS Program Dates: Saturday, April 25-May 23   1:00-3:00pm       5/$109 Program Location: Derek Doubleday Arboretum   Start your journey into the exciting and colorful world of watercolour painting with local artist Kelly Ulrich. Learn simple, effective techniques such as washes, layering and resists. Delve into a variety of subject matter and imagery.

JEWELRY DESIGN | 16+ YRS | 3 HOURS Program Date: Saturday, May 9   1:00-4:00pm       1/$23.20   Learn the basics of jewelry making and working with wire, glass and paper beads, clasps, wire twisting and wrapping, and findings. A local artist will offer demonstrations and assistance with ideas and creation of your work.

ADAPTED CREATIVE ART PROGRAM | 16+ YRS | 2 HOURS Program Dates: Saturday, May 18-June 15   9:30-11:30am       7/$105.00   Try a variety of art mediums and learn different creative techniques to create art in the adapted art program, tailored for adults wanting a little extra support. Projects led by artist Helen Brownsword include, but are not limited to, illustration, painting, printmaking, creativity with fabric and jewelry making. All supplies are included.

HAND LETTERING 2 | 16+ YRS | 2 HOURS Program Dates: Sunday, May 24-June 14   1:00-3:00pm       4/$87.20 Program Location: Derek Doubleday Arboretum   Take what you learned in our basic Hand Lettering class and push yourself! Explore working with new materials and on larger surfaces. Learn how to combine word and image, and finish the course by making your own wooden sign to take home. All materials are included.

POET AND PAINTER| 16+ YRS | 2 HOURS Program Date: Saturday, June 6   10:00am-12:00pm       1/$35.80 Program Location: Riverside Community Room   We've all heard that a picture is worth 1000 words, but imagine what image and word can do together! This class explores the expressive combination of poetry and whimsical mixed media art-making. Led by a local artist and poet, this class helps participants develop both writing and artistic skills, in order to create a grouping of poetically inspired artworks and understand the role of text in visual art. All materials are included.

MAKE YOUR OWN 1920's FLAPPER DRESS| 16+ YRS | 4 HOURS Program Date: Saturday, June 6   10:00am-2:00pm       1/$35.80   The 20's are back! Join us at the Langley Centennial Museum in celebration of the Roaring! Langley in the 1920's exhibit and learn to sew your own simple Flapper dress and accessories! All supplies are included.

TIP TAP: HOW TO USE A TYPEWRITER| 16+ YRS | 4 HOURS Program Date: Saturday, June 27   10:00am-2:00pm       1/$35.80   This class is the bee's knees! Take a journey into the past and learn how to use an old-fashioned typewriter. Explore the excitement and limitations of old-fashioned technology and create an old-style note, bookmark, or card. While you're here, visit our Roaring! Langley in the 1920's exhibit too!