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2008 Instructional

Bridge - Acrylic to Watercolour - Golf

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Instructional Bridge Packages

May 4-6  & October 19-24, 2008

(Sunday to Friday)

5 nights, 3 meals daily, 4 days of Bridge Instruction (2 sessions per day)

$695.00 per person

(+ 10%PST/GST & 7% gratuities)

Course Description: Improve your Bridge judgment and game! Course intended for intermediate level and a basic knowledge of the game of bridge and experience are mandatory. This hands-on instructional workshop will improve your bidding judgment and help you play and defend hands better. The instructor is a highly experienced bridge teacher and player and tailors the bridge learning process to the knowledge and skill level within the group. Lots of instructional play.

This hands-on course is always taught by a highly skilled and qualified Life Master Bridge instructor and director. Paul Thurston is our scheduled Bridge Instructor. Besides being known for both his teaching and as a bridge director, Paul is the writer for the Bridge column in both The National Post & the St. Catharine paper. He is also a highly acclaimed international player & coach for the Canada Team, and in addition, Paul has two award-winning bridge books in print and high demand.

We guarantee that you will improve your game, as you learn to bid and defend hands better. The instructional sessions are designed for those with a knowledge and experience of the game (no beginners). Classes are well-attended, so don't delay to reserve. No partner is required.

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Exploring Your Creativity: Intensive Watercolour Workshop

May 11 - 16, 2008

(Sunday to Friday)

5 nights, 3 meals daily, 4 days of Workshop

$695.00 per person

(+ 10% PST/GST & 8% gratuities)

Course Description: Explore the elements of shape, value, line, colour and composition in this fun & creative workshop. You can be loose or tight, as you wish; you will be amazed at the results as you find your most original and imaginative self, while at the same time you strengthen your design abilities. There will be daily demonstrations and lots of individual attention and feedback. This class is suitable for all levels.

The instructor for this class will be Anne Barkley. Anne’s professional artistic biography reads: Anne Barkley loves the journey she is on and she enjoys the clients, teachers, students, and other artists she meets along the way. Anne has a Fine Arts Certificate and a Teacher of Adults Certificate (both with distinction) from St. Lawrence College in Brockville, and is an undergraduate of Queen’s University. She is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists, and she belongs to several other Art groups, including: Brockville Artists Studio, Brave Art, Cornwall Regional Art Gallery (Juror’s honourable mention, second prize), East Central Ontario Art Association, Art Association of the Visual Arts Eastern Ontario, CARFAC (Canadian Artists’ Representation), Ottawa Mixed Media Artists (two Juror awards of excellence), Elected Fellow, Ottawa Watercolour Society (three Juror awards), and Visual Arts Ontario.

Anne has taught classes and workshops in Canada and the U.S. She is represented by Galerie d’Art Epoque in Gatineau, Leonardo Gallery and Gallery 133 in Toronto, Bremmer Fine Art in Markham, and in Ottawa, Brittania Gallery and the Ottawa Art Gallery.

You can see Anne’s work and learn more about her through her website at: www.annebarkley.ca

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June 8-13, 2008

(Sunday to Friday)

5 nights, 3 meals daily, 4 days of Golf Instruction & Golf play

$775.00 per person

 (+10% PST/GST & 8% gratuities)

Course Description: "A Good Walk Spoiled." Improve your golf! This programme is designed for golfers of all calibre, from beginner to experienced. Group instruction by CPGA professionals. Also, improve your chipping, putting and sand shots with small, focused groups. Daily play and daily lessons included in your package, with a 3-day/9-hole package at The Windermere Golf & Counrty Club (adjacent to us – you can walk to the 1st tee!).

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