October 2019

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Adult Drawing/Painting Classes. Six week course, beginning October 16th and ending November 20th. Choice of:

• Wednesday mornings, 10:00 am to 12 noon. Painting Classes
• Wednesday afternoons, 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Painting Classes
• Wednesday evenings, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Drawing Classes
  

Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

July/August 2019

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Personal studio time.

Cabin Studio, White Bear Lake, Saskatchewan – Painting and Sketching White Bear Lake. Please contact Judy for more information on dates and times, or to register for this class.

June 2019

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan presents – Student Art Show. Sunday, June 2nd, 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Group Picture and Presentation at 3:00 pm. Come out and and support these great young artists, and see the incredible work of the students of Swallow’s Art Nest Studio!

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – No classes. Personal studio time.

May 2019

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – After School Art Classes (individual and group classes). Offering four, eight and 12 week sessions. Classes end on May 17:

• Monday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Private classes, 11 to 13 years
• Monday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Group Classes, 9 to 11 years
• Mondays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Group Classes, 13 to 16 years
• Tuesday afternoons, 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Private Classes, 16 to 18 years
• Tuesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Group Classes, 9 to 11 years
• Tuesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Group Classes, 6 to 8 years
• Tuesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Group Classes, 13 to 16 years
• Wednesday afternoons, 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Private Class for 16 to 18 years
• Wednesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Group Class, 11 to 14 years old
• Wednesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Group Class, 13 to 17 years old
• Wednesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Private Class for 10 to 13 years
• Thursday afternoons, 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Group Class, mixed ages 6 to 12 years
• Thursday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Group Class, mixed ages 6 to 12 years.

Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

CANSCAIP Prairies Horizons Conference, Voices and Visions, Queen's House Retreat and Renewal Centre, Saskatoon Saskatchewan, May 24 to 26th.

• Illustrator Panel with Miriam Körner, Judy Swallow and Charles Anderson (Rolli). Here conference attendees will discover the process of illustration and how each of us can think about stories with visual language. Illustrators will also share how illustrations interact with text. Throughout the event, the work of these illustrators will be showcased on the walls of the conference to inspire and invite conversation and ideas.
  
• Panel Discussion with Shelley Tanaka and Rolli, Tanya Trafford and Judy Swallow, moderated by author Alice Kuipers. A chat about books and the working relationships between authors, editors and illustrators. Come with questions

July/August 2018

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Personal studio time.

Cabin Studio, White Bear Lake, Saskatchewan – Painting and Sketching White Bear Lake. Please contact Judy for more information on dates and times, or to register for this class.

June 2018

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan presents – Student Art Show. Sunday, June 3rd, 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Group Picture and Presentation at 3:00 pm. Come out and and support some great young artists, and see the incredible work of the students of Swallow’s Art Nest Studio!

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – No classes. Personal studio time.

Watch for new Adult and Teen Workshops, coming up in the Fall of 2018!

May 2018

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – After School Art Classes (individual and group classes). Offering four, eight and 12 week sessions. Classes end on May 17:

• Monday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Private classes, 11 to 13 years
• Monday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Group Classes, 9 to 11 years
• Mondays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Group Classes, 13 to 16 years
• Tuesday afternoons, 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Private Classes, 16 to 18 years
• Tuesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Group Classes, 9 to 11 years
• Tuesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Group Classes, 6 to 8 years
• Tuesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Group Classes, 13 to 16 years
• Wednesday afternoons, 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Private Class for 16 to 18 years
• Wednesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Group Class, 11 to 14 years old
• Wednesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Group Class, 13 to 17 years old
• Wednesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Private Class for 10 to 13 years
• Thursday afternoons, 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Group Class, mixed ages 6 to 12 years
• Thursday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Group Class, mixed ages 6 to 12 years.

Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

April 2018

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – After School Art Classes (individual and group classes). Offering four, eight and 12 week sessions:

• Monday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Private classes, 11 to 13 years
• Monday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Group Classes, 9 to 11 years
• Mondays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Group Classes, 13 to 16 years
• Tuesday afternoons, 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Private Classes, 16 to 18 years
• Tuesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Group Classes, 9 to 11 years
• Tuesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Group Classes, 6 to 8 years
• Tuesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Group Classes, 13 to 16 years
• Wednesday afternoons, 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Private Class for 16 to 18 years
• Wednesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Group Class, 11 to 14 years old
• Wednesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Group Class, 13 to 17 years old
• Wednesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Private Class for 10 to 13 years
• Thursday afternoons, 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Group Class, 6 to 12 years
• Thursday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Group Class, 7 to 11 years.

Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

January to March 2018

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – After School Art Classes (individual and group classes). Offering four, eight and 12 week sessions. Classes begin January 15th.

• Monday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, private class for 13 to 15 year olds;
• Monday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group classes for 9 to 11 years old;
• Mondays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, group classed for 13 to 16 years;
• Tuesday afternoons, 1:00 to 2:30 pm, private class for 16 to 18 years;
• Tuesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group classes for 9 to 11 years old;
• Tuesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group classes for 6 to 8 years old;
• Tuesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, group classes for 16 to 18 years old;
• Wednesday afternoons, 2:30 to 3:30 pm, private class for 16 to 18 years;
• Wednesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group class, 11 to 14 years old;
• Wednesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group class, 13 to 17 years old;
• Wednesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, private class, 10 to 13 years;
• Thursday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group class, mixed ages 6 to 12 years.
  

Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

December 2017

Swallow’s Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – After School Art Classes (individual and group classes). Offering four, eight and 12 week sessions. Art Classes end on December 21st. Classes will resume on Monday, January 22nd 2018. Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

November 2017

Safe-Tee Management, Oxbow, Saskatchewan – Art Gala, Show and Sale, Saturday, November 18th, 7:00 to 10:00 pm.

September to December 2017

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – After School Art Classes (individual and group classes). Offering four, eight and 12 week sessions. Art Classes Begin September 18th.

• Monday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, private class for 13 to 15 year olds;
• Monday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group classes for 9 to 11 years old;
• Mondays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, group classes for 13 to 16 years;
• Tuesday afternoons, 1:00 to 2:30 pm, private class for 16 to 18 years;
• Tuesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group classes for 9 to 11 years old;
• Tuesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group classes for 6 to 8 years old;
• Tuesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, group classes for 13 to 16 years old;
• Wednesday afternoons, 2:30 to 3:30 pm, private class for 16 to 18 years;
• Wednesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group class, 11 to 14 years old;
• Wednesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group class, 13 to 17 years old;
• Wednesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, private class, 10 to 13 years;
• Thursday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group class, mixed ages 6 to 12 years.
  

Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

June to August 2017

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Creating and Painting at White Bear Lake.

May 2017

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – After School Art Classes continue (individual and group classes). Offering four, eight and 12 week sessions.

• Monday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, private class for 13 to 15 year olds;
• Monday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group classes for 9 to 11 years old;
• Mondays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, group classes for 13 to 16 years;
• Tuesday afternoons, 1:00 to 2:30 pm, private class for 16 to 18 years;
• Tuesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group classes for 9 to 11 years old;
• Tuesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group classes for 6 to 8 years old;
• Tuesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, group classes for 13 to 16 years old;
• Wednesday afternoons, 2:30 to 3:30 pm, private class for 16 to 18 years;
• Wednesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group class, 11 to 14 years old;
• Wednesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group class, 13 to 17 years old;
• Wednesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, private class, 10 to 13 years;
• Thursday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group class, mixed ages 6 to 12 years.
  

Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan presents –Student Art Show, Sunday May 28th 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Alameda School Auditorium. Group Picture and Presentation at 3:00. Please attend and support these great young artists!

April 2016

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – After School Art Classes continue (individual and group classes). Offering four, eight and 12 week sessions.

• Monday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, private class for 13 to 15 year olds;
• Monday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group classes for 9 to 11 years old;
• Mondays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, group classes for 13 to 16 years;
• Tuesday afternoons, 1:00 to 2:30 pm, private class for 16 to 18 years;
• Tuesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group classes for 9 to 11 years old;
• Tuesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group classes for 6 to 8 years old;
• Tuesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, group classes for 13 to 16 years old;
• Wednesday afternoons, 2:30 to 3:30 pm, private class for 16 to 18 years;
• Wednesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group class, 11 to 14 years old;
• Wednesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group class, 13 to 17 years old;
• Wednesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, private class, 10 to 13 years;
• Thursday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group class, mixed ages 6 to 12 years.
  

Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

Watch for details of the upcoming Student Art Show coming up in May. We have a new venue: Alameda School Auditorium.

March 2017

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – All Events cancelled for the first two weeks in March due to unforeseen circumstances. Classes will resumes on March 20th.

February 2017

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – After School Art Classes continue (individual and group classes). Offering four, eight and 12 week sessions.

• Monday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, private class for 13 to 15 year olds;
• Monday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group classes for 9 to 11 years old;
• Mondays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, group classes for 13 to 16 years;
• Tuesday afternoons, 1:00 to 2:30 pm, private class for 16 to 18 years;
• Tuesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group classes for 9 to 11 years old;
• Tuesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group classes for 6 to 8 years old;
• Tuesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, group classes for 13 to 16 years old;
• Wednesday afternoons, 2:30 to 3:30 pm, private class for 16 to 18 years;
• Wednesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group class, 11 to 14 years old;
• Wednesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group class, 13 to 17 years old;
• Wednesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, private class, 10 to 13 years;
• Thursday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group class, mixed ages 6 to 12 years.
  

Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

January 2017

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – After School Art Classes (individual and group classes). Offering four, six and 12 week sessions. Classes begin January 16th.

• Monday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, private class for 13 to 15 year olds;
• Monday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group classes for 9 to 11 years old;
• Mondays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, group classes for 13 to 16 years;
• Tuesday afternoons, 1:00 to 2:30 pm, private class for 16 to 18 years;
• Tuesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group classes for 9 to 11 years old;
• Tuesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group classes for 6 to 8 years old;
• Tuesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, group classes for 13 to 16 years old;
• Wednesday afternoons, 2:30 to 3:30 pm, private class for 16 to 18 years;
• Wednesday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group class, 11 to 14 years old;
• Wednesday afternoons, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, group class, 13 to 17 years old;
• Wednesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, private class, 10 to 13 years;
• Thursday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, group class, mixed ages 6 to 12 years.
  

Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

September 2016

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Creatively Thinking (adult art program). This workshop is about thinking creatively, breaking old patterns, making change. These concepts will be explored through creative play, art and writing! The focus of this workshop is on creating with a spirit of lighthearted fun and is full of surprises:

• Understanding the Stages of Creativity
• Accessing Personal Creativity and Imagination
• Developing Creative and Critical Thinkers
• Positive Self Awareness/Constructive Self Evaluation
• Nurturing and Sustaining Personal Creativity.

Participants will explore all of these aspects of creativity, and ideas and art will emerge. Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

Estevan Public Library, Estevan, Saskatchewan – Art in the Vines. Friday, September 16th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Come out and enjoy a evening of painting and socializing.

July and August 2016

Cabin Studio, White Bear Lake, Saskatchewan – Paint White Bear. Participants will be painting outdoors (weather permitting). Times and dates arranged by participants and instructor. Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for this class.

June 2016

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – will be offering the following workshops throughout June:

• Basics of Drawing, Shading, Perspective
• Creating Personal Treasure Maps (for adults).

Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

May 2016

Alameda Merry Makers, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Student Art Show, Sunday, May 8th 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Come out and see the incredible work of the students of Swallow’s Art Nest Studio!

April 2016

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Creative Adventures, a half-day workshop for Grades 3 to 10. Friday April 15th, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

January to May 2016

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Art Classes (individual and group classes). Offering four, six and 12 week sessions:

• Monday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, group class for 7 to 9 year olds;
• Monday afternoons, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, private class for 11 to 12 year olds;
• Monday afternoons, 5:30 to 6:30 pm, beginners group class for 6 to 8 years old;
• Tuesday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, private class for 11 to 13 years old;
• Tuesday afternoons, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, group classes for 8 to 11 years old;
• Tuesday afternoons, 5:30 to 6:30 pm, private class 10 to 12 years old;
• Wednesday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, private class for 12 and 13 years;
• Wednesday afternoons, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, group class, 7 to 9 years old;
• Wednesday afternoons, 5:30 to 6:30 pm, group class, 7 to 10 years old;
• Thursday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, group class, mixed ages (Creative Exploration);
  

Classes begin January 18th. Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

Alameda Merry Makers, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Senior Painting Class, Mondays, 9:00 to11:30 am. Running for nine weeks beginning January 18th.

Swallow’s Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Adult Painting Class, Thursdays, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.  Running for nine weeks. Classes begin January 21. Please contact Judy to register for classes.

January 2016

Watch for these workshops upcoming in January 2016:

• Regular Scheduled Art Classes Resume: Offering after school art classes for kids (four, six and 12 week classes). Be sure to register soon as these classes fill up quickly.
• Basics for adults: A series of workshops that will focus on the basics of drawing, shading, perspective and composition.
• Art Adventure Saturdays: A day packed full of fun. Several different one to two hour workshop for all ages will be offered.
• Art Journals for Teens: A time for teens to get creative with art mediums. Sure to be fun!

November to December 2015

Swallow’s Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Packaging your Imagination CANSCAIP Conference, Saturday November 14th, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Swallow’s Art Nest, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Branching Out: Two Birds of a Feather Workshop,
Saturday, November 21st, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes

Swallow’s Art Nest, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Art Journals for Teens, Wednesday evenings, 7:00 to 8:30 pm, throughout November and December. Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes

Swallow’s Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Creative Christmas, Thursday evenings, 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Explore creative expression this Christmas season. These classes promise to be relaxing and fun! Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

October to December 2015

Swallow's Art Nest Studio Re-opening, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Throughout the month of October drop in and visit the awesome new Art Studio!

Swallow's Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Art Classes (individual and group classes). Offering four, six and 12 week sessions:

• Monday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, group class for 7 to 9 year olds;
• Monday afternoons, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, private class for 11 to 12 year olds;
• Monday afternoons, 5:30 –6:30 pm, beginners group class for 6 to 8 years old;
• Tuesday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, private class for 11 to 13 years old;
• Tuesday afternoons, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, group classes for 8 to 11 years old;
• Tuesday afternoons, 5:30 –6:30 pm, private class 10-12 years old;
• Wednesday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, private class for 8 to 10 years;
• Wednesday afternoons, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, group class, 13 to 15 years old;
• Thursday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, group class, mixed ages (Creative Exploration);
• Thursday afternoons, 5:30 to 6:30 pm, private class for 11 to 13 year olds;
  

Classes begin September 21. Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

Throughout the fall, Swallow’s Art Nest will be offering half-day or full day Professional Development Day workshops for teaching staff.  Sessions will focus on The Creative Process. The areas to be covered will include:

• Understanding the Stages of Creativity
• Accessing Personal Creativity and Imagination
• Developing Creative and Critical Thinkers
• Positive Self Awareness / Constructive Self Evaluation

Please contact Judy for more information, or to register your school for PDD.

October 2015

Swallow’s Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Adult Acrylic Painting Class (Beginners), 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Classes will run every second Thursday beginning October 1st  and ending on December 10th. Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

Galloway Health Centre, Oxbow, Saskatchewan – One Woman Art Show, Monday, October 19, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Judy Swallow will be giving a talk about her creative journey.

Oxbow Library, Oxbow Saskatchewan – Creative Fair, Friday, October 23rd, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Judy will be displaying her work and giving demonstrations of art techniques and discussing the classes she offers.

Swallow’s Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Meet and Greet: Come and Meet “Two Birds of a feather who create together!, Thursday October 29th, 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Priscilla Bailey, therapist and mindful meditation expert and Judy Swallow, Artist/ illustrator share their visions and the upcoming workshops they are offering. The workshops will focus on our individual human potential. Participants will be explore mindfulness and will search, explore and discover through various art explorations.

September 2015

Alameda Merry Makers, Alameda, Saskatchewan –Journey the Yellow Brick Road (A four day self-discovery workshop). September 26 and 27, October 3 and 4 (10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily). Please see Workshop description above.

Cost: $497.00 (lunch included). Please contact Judy for more information. Registration deadline for this workshop is September 12.

August 2015

Cabin Studio, White Bear Lake, Saskatchewan – Journey the Yellow Brick Road (A four day self-discovery workshop). August 24, 25, 26 and 27 (10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily). Discover your own story between the pages of the book The Wizard of Oz. As we explore aspects of the characters and draw parallels to our lives, participants will be given opportunity to express personal journeys through a variety of art mediums such as prismacolor, paint, collage, journaling etc. whatever your personal journey calls you to. The focus will always be keeping in mind your personal journey toward wholeness and wellness.

Your Workshop Guides will be Priscilla Bailey and Judy Swallow. Priscilla is interested in the workings of the body, mind and heart. Her university studies were in multidisciplinary focused mythologies and motif of journey. Her formal training is therapy. Priscilla facilitates her clients in their personal journey toward wholeness and wellness. She teaches mindfulness and meditation and guides workshops that encourage explorations for discovering what is at the heart of oneself – truly a journey worth taking.

Artist/illustrator and teacher of art, Judy Swallow has recently celebrated forty years of teaching art to all ages. Judy’s Creative Journey Workshops are rich in imagination and discoveries. They are specifically created for the exploration of personal growth. Music, introspective writing and creative art expression are integral components of these workshops. More recently, Judy has launched herself into the world of book illustration, telling story through her art.

Cost: $497.00 (lunch included). Please contact Judy for more information. Registration deadline for this workshop is August 10.

June/July/August 2015

Cabin Studio, White Bear Lake, Saskatchewan – Meditating Art (adult art program). Morning, Afternoon and Evening Sessions (dates, times TBA). Participants will create personal art/writing journals which reflect their experiences of meditative art. The participants will be assigned visual art tasks and creative writing responses. Work can remain private but sharing creates a closer community.

Cabin Studio, White Bear Lake, Saskatchewan – The Nature of Art: Drawing Your Connection to Nature (for adults). Mornings, Afternoon and Evening Sessions (dates, times TBA). This adventure is intended to re-energize and nurture your creative spirit through creative play and connection to nature. Participants will have the opportunity to explore various art media as they reflect on nature.

Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for either one of these sessions.

June 2015

Swallow’s Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Creatively Thinking (adult art program). Weekday evenings beginning Monday June 15th to Thursday June 18th 7:30 to 9:00 pm. This workshop is about thinking creatively, breaking old patterns, making change. These concepts will be explored through creative play, art and writing! The focus of this workshop is creating with a spirit of lighthearted fun and is full of surprises. Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for this class.

May 2015

Swallow’s Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Beginer Basic: Adult Art Program. Weekday evenings beginning Monday May 18th to Thursday 21st, 7:30 to 9:00 pm. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the basics of Drawing, Persceptive and Shading. Participants will create artworks that reflect these basic concepts. Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for this class.

Swallow’s Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – What If? (youth and adult program). Weekday evenings beginning Monday May25th to Thursday May 28th, 7:30 to 9:00 pm. These workshops are centred on fun exploration of art mediums in unexpected creative ways. Please contact Judy for more information, or to register.

Alameda Merry Makers, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Celebration Art Show. Sunday, May 10th, 2:00 to 4:00 pm. A special time, Judy will be celebrating 40 years of teaching and creating with her past and present students, and fellow creators, with a Celebration Art Show! All artists from the past and the present are invited to display their work. It promises to be a fun day! Please plan to attend! Watch for updates and more information.

April 2015

Note – April 3rd to the 18th, Judy will be taking a bit of personal time to re-energize and nurture her creativity. Regular scheduled youth classes will continue on April 19th.

Swallow’s Art Nest Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Choices: Adult Art Program. Saturday, April 25th 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Make a choice! Choose to register for this creative fun-filled afternoon! Participants will explore choices and decision-making. Discover the importance of intuition in our lives through the use of creative play, colors and words. This event will focus on a journey of choices, in a lighthearted fun and creative way. Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for this afternoon event.

March to April 2015

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Art Classes (individual and group classes). Offering four, six and 12 week sessions.

• Monday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, private class for 12 to 15 years old.
• Monday afternoons, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, group class for 9 to 11 years old.
• Tuesday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, group classes for 8 to 10 years old (beginners).
• Tuesday afternoons, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, group classes for 7 to 10 years old/
• Wednesday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, private class for 8 to10 years (beginners).
• Wednesday afternoons, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, group classes, mixed ages (Creative Exploration).
• Thursday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, group classes, mixed ages (Creative Exploration).

Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

March 2015

Oxbow Prairie Horizons School, Oxbow, Saskatchewan – Creative Minds: Imagination at Play (Grade Two classes). Wednesday, March 11th, 2:00 to 3:00 pm.

Alameda Merry Makers, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Exploring Creativity for Adults. Mondays,  9:00 to 11:00 am. Classes begin on January 5th. Class dates:

• January: 5, 19 and 26.
• February: 9, 16 and 23.
• March: 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
• April: 6, 13, 20 and 27.
  

Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

September/December 2014

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Art Classes (individual and group classes). Offering four, six and 12 week sessions.

• Monday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, private class for 12 to 15 years old.
• Monday afternoons, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, group class for 9 to 11 years old.
• Tuesday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, group classes for 8 to 10 years old (beginners).
• Tuesday afternoons, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, group classes for 7 to 10 years old.
• Wednesday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, private class for 8 to10 years (beginners).
• Wednesday afternoons, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, group classes, mixed ages (Creative Exploration).
• Thursday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, group classes, mixed ages (Creative Exploration).

Afternoon and evening teen and adult classes periodically throughout the winter/spring. Registration is open, contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes. Please note that there are Christmas gift certificates available for all classes for the New Year!

Alameda Merry Makers, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Exploring Creativity for Adults. Beginning Mondays: Planning Session on December 1st,  9:00 to 11:00 am. Classes begin on December 15th. Please contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

June/July/August 2014

White Bear Lake, Saskatchewan – Creative Circle Workshops for Adults. Each workshop is designed to encourage self-discovery through creative play. Participants will be encouraged to dig deep and discovery the creativity within. Sharing adds to the depth of these workshops, so it will be encouraged.

These workshops explore personal creativity and are designed to enable and support a creative lifestyle. There will be a minimum of four workshops, held once or twice a week. The group will decide together the length,dates and times of each workshop. You must pre-register for these workshops. Contact Judy for more information or to register.

April 2014

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Creative Adventures for Kids. Saturdays, 10 am to 4 pm. for ages 9 through 12. Come join in some creative play with ink, prismacolors, watercolours, and much more. Contact Judy to register or for more information.

April through May 2014

Estevan Art Gallery and Museum, Estevan – Beginner Basics: Adult Art Programs. Wednesday evenings, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. To register, or for more information, contact Karly at the Estevan Art Gallery, or call (306) 634-7644.

• Basics of Drawing, Wednesday, April 30
• Basics of Perspective, May 7
• Basics of Shading, May 14
• Basics of Colour, May  21
• Basics of Design, May 28.

March 2014

Workshops at Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio:

• Creating Art Journals for Teens, Tuesday evenings, 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
• Inspiring Creativity for Adults, Thursday evenings, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Contact Judy to register or for more information.

Alameda School, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Art Classes (classes for students only). Dates to be announced.

• Creating Community through Art, Grade Two Class.
• Discovering Your voice Through Creativity and Art Expression, Grade Four Class.

February through April 2014

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Art Classes (individual and group classes).

• Tuesday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, classes for 5 to 7 years old.
• Tuesday afternoons, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, classes for 8 to 10 years.
• Wednesday afternoons, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, classes for 11 and 12 years old.
• Thursdays, 3:30 to 5 pm, classes for teens, 13 to 15 years old.
• Afternoon and evening teen and adult classes periodically throughout the winter/spring. Registration is open, contact Judy for more information, or to register for classes.

February 2014

Estevan Leisure Centre (Art Room), Estevan – Beginner Acrylic Painting Classes – All about Colour. February 15 and 16, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, each day.

• Day One, Saturday: This day-long workshop will explore all aspects of acrylic painting. Participants will have the opportunity to play with the paint. They will create a colour wheel and learn about colour families, canvases, brushes, and palette knives. The participants will then create small works that explore the terms, techniques and tools associated with acrylic painting. This workshop is about experimenting and playing.
  
• Day Two, Sunday: During this day-long workshop, the participants will apply the techniques explored in the first day's session and have the opportunity to create a painting. Please note: As this is a continual workshop, there is a lot of instruction and personal exploration in Day One related to what is taking place in Day Two. Participants are advised to attend Day One in order to get the most from Day Two. To register, contact the Estevan Arts Council or call (306) 634-3942.

January 2014

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio, Alameda, Saskatchewan – Classes and Workshops, returning soon.Watch for details of dates and times.

• Art Classes: afternoons, evenings and weekends
• Private lessons, group classes for all ages.
• Workshops:
  • Spirited Journey Through Art and Meditation
  • Creative Circles
  • Art Journaling
  • Inspiring Creativity
  • Creative Adventures for Kids.

December 2013

Estevan Art Gallery and Museum, Estevan – Annual Members' Show, featuring Judy Swallow and other group members. Saturday, November 30 to Friday, December 20.

Estevan Leisure Centre (Craft Room), Estevan – Inspiring Creativity. Sunday, December 1, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This workshop is all about creating! Participants will explore their personal creativity in order to enable and support a creative lifestyle.

November and December 2013

Estevan Art Gallery and Museum, Estevan – OSAC 2013 Adjudicated Exhibition. Thursday, November 28 to Friday, December 20. Adjudicator: Judy Swallow. Group Walkabout: critique, question and answer session for participating artists only, Saturday, November 30. Public Reception: Saturday, November 30, 7 pm.

January 2013

Estevan Art Gallery and Museum, Estevan – Exhibition: Judy Swallow and Friends, Instructors' Show.Monday, January 7 to Friday, January 25. For more information, contact Karly Millions at 634-7644.

Fall 2012

Watch for this workshop coming in September – A Spirited Journey through Art and Meditation. Journey Guides: Maggie Jamieson-Seale, therapist from The Healing Tree Natural Wellness Studio and Meditation Centre, and Judy Swallow, visual artist and creative journey mentor. You must pre-register for this one-day workshop. Contact Judy for date and time.

September through November 2012

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio – Art Classes (private lessons and group classes):
                                    • Tuesdays, 3:30 to 4:30 pm for children ten to 12 years;
                                    • Tuesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 pm for teens 13 to 17 years;
                                    • Wednesdays, 3:30 to 4:30 pm for children five to six years;
                                    • Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 pm for children seven to nine years;
                                    • Adult afternoon classes, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, periodically throughout the Fall;
                                    • Teen and adult classes, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, periodically throughout the Fall.
Space is limited. Please register for classes before August 15th. Contact Judy for more information or to register.

September 2012

Estevan Public Library, Estevan, Saskatchewan – Art and Culture Days: Nature Art. Saturday, September 29, 1:00 to 4:00 pm. For more information or to register, contact Jill at 636-1620.

July/August 2012

White Bear Lake –

Estevan Art Gallery and Museum, Estevan –

Estevan Art Gallery and Museum, Estevan –

Spring 2012

Watch for thie workshop coming in the spring – A Spirited Journey through Art and Meditation. Journey Guides: Maggie Jamieson-Seale, therapist from The Healing Tree Natural Wellness Studio and Meditation Centre, and Judy Swallow, visual artist and creative journey mentor. Contact Judy for more information.

February/March 2012

Estevan Art Gallery and Museum, Estevan – Adult Beginner Acrylic Painting: Painting Nature. Tuesday evenings for six weeks, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6 and 13, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Contact Judy for supply list, more information or to register.

February 2012

Estevan Spectra Place, Estevan, Saskatchewan – Art Camp: Three Days of Arts and Crafts, for children ages six to 13 years. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, February 21, 22 and 23, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Contact The Estevan Arts Council for more information or to register.

January/February 2012

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio – Adult Acrylic Painting: Nature. Monday afternoons 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Contact Judy for more information or to register.

January/February 2012

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio – Adult Acrylic Painting: All About Acrylics. Wednesday afternoons 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Contact Judy for more information or to register.

January/February 2012

Expressway Family Centre, Oxbow, Saskatchewan – Adult Acrylic Painting: For Beginners. Learn about techniques, brushes, support materials, tools and terms. Thursday evenings 7:00 to 9:00 pm. January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16 and 23. Contact Judy for more information or to register.

January 2012

Expressway Family Centre, Oxbow, Saskatchewan – Puppet Workshop (Kindergarten to Grade 3). Create wonderfully playful puppets and put on a puppet show! Monday, January 30, 9:30 to 11:30 am. For more information, or to register, contact Judy.

November 2011

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio – Puppet Play (for youth). Starting in November, weekday afternoons 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Contact Judy for more information or to register.

October 2011

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio –

Estevan Leisure Centre, Estevan – Art and Action Day Camp (Halloween theme, ages six to 12 years). Monday, October 17 and Tuesday, October 18. For more information or to register, contact Marianne Hill (306) 634-3942 at the Estevan Arts Council.

Estevan Leisure Centre, Estevan – Acrylic Painting (for teens and adults). Monday evenings, October 3, 17, 24 and November 7, 7:00 to 9:30 pm. For more information, workshop description or to register, contact Marianne Hill (306) 634-3942 at the Estevan Arts Council.

September to December 2011

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio –

September to December 2011

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio – Colour cards – colour exploration for adults and youth. Starting in September. Contact Judy for times, dates and registration.

September 2011

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio – Words, Images and the Creative Spirit (for adults). Weekday evenings starting September 14, 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Contact Judy for more information  or to register.

Estevan Art Gallery and Museum, Estevan – Painting with Passion (for adults). September 13, 20 and 27, 7:00 to 9:30 pm. For more information, or to register, contact Karly Millions (gallery educator) at the Estevan Art Gallery (306) 634-7644.

St. Michael’s Retreat, Lumsden, Saskatchewan – Beyond the Horizon: Imagine the Possibilities. Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP) Prairies Horizons Conference 2011. September 16, 17 and 18. Glenn and I will be attending the three day conference and have been chosen as part of a group of ten participants to present our stories and my illustrations at the Canadian Idol Picture Book Edition on Friday evening.

July 2011

Calling Lakes Centre, Fort Qu'Appelle – An Art Adventure, 60th Anniversary, Homecoming Days. Tuesday to Thursday, July 5, 6 and 7. For more information, contact the Centre at:  www.callinglakes.ca  For registration, call (306) 332-5691.

May to June 2011

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio –

May 2011

Estevan Art Gallery and Museum, Estevan – Painting with Passion (for adults). May 3, 10 and 17, 7:00 to 9:30 pm. For more information, or to register, contact Karly Millions (gallery educator) at the Estevan Art Gallery (306) 634-7644.

April 2011

Estevan Art Gallery and Museum, Estevan – Words, Images and the Creative Spirit (for adults). April 12, 14 and 19, 7:00 to 9:30 pm. For more information, or to register, contact Karly Millions (gallery educator) at the Estevan Art Gallery (306) 634-7644.

April to June 2011

Discovery Campus, Oxbow – Exploring Creativity (Grades 6 to 11). Tuesdays, 1:00 to 3:00 pm. For more information or to register, contact Judy.

December 2010

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio – Creating Christmas Magic through Art (for adults). For more information, or to register, contact Judy.

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio –

November 2010

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio – Creating Personal Treasure Maps (for adults). For more information or to register, contact Judy.

June to August 2010

White Bear Lake, Saskatchewan – Paint at the Lake, one and two day workshops. For more information, or to register, contact Judy.

May 2010

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio – Puppet Play (youth and teens, ages 11 to 13). For more information or to register, contact Judy.

Winter 2010

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio – After School Art Classes (youth and teens),Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays, 3:30 to 6:00 pm. For more information or to register, contact Judy.

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio – Creative Journey into Self-Expression (evening program for adults), dates and times to be announced. For more information or to register, contact Judy.

March 2010

Souris Valley Leisure Centre, Estevan – Creative Expression for Teens, Saturday, March 13, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Saskatchewan Craft Room. For more information, or to register contact: The Estevan Arts Council by e-mail, or phone 634-3942.

Souris Valley Leisure Centre, Estevan – Creative Writng for Teens, Saturday, March 20. Saskatchewan Craft Room. For more information, or to register contact: The Estevan Arts Council by e-mail, or phone 634-3942.

February 2010

Souris Valley Leisure Centre, Estevan – Art Day Camp (6 to 8 years and 9 to 12 years), Thursday, February 18, 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. Saskatchewan Craft Room. For more information, or to register contact: The Estevan Arts Council by e-mail, or phone 634-3942.

Expressway Family Centre, Oxbow, Saskatchewan – Adult Acrylic Painting, Tuesday evenings, beginning February 23, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. For more information or to register, contact Judy.

January 2010

Expressway Family Centre, Oxbow, Saskatchewan – Puppet Play, Friday, January 29, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. For more information or to register, contact Judy.

Fall 2009

Throughout the fall, Swallow’s Art Nest will be offering half day or full day Personal Development Inservices for teaching staff. The Inservices will focus on The Creative Process. The areas to be covered will include:

• Understanding the Stages of Creativity
• Accessing Personal Creativity and Imagination
• Developing Creative and Critical Thinkers
• Positive Self Awareness / Constructive Self Evaluation

October 2009

Souris Valley Leisure Centre, Estevan – Acrylic: the Beginnings (Teen and Adult), Saturday, October 24, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Saskatchewan Craft Room. For more information, or to register contact: The Estevan Arts Council by e-mail, or phone 634-3942.

September 2009

Swallow's Art Nest, Alameda Studio – After School Art Classes (youth and teens),Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays, 3:30 to 6:00 pm. For more information or to register, contact Judy.

June 2009

Oxbow Elementary School, Oxbow – Drawing Villains: art and writing (Grade 3) and Desperado: puppet theatre and art skills (Grade 1), Thursday, June 4, 9 am to noon. For more information or to register, contact Judy.

May 2009

Oxbow Elementary School, Oxbow – Impact: puppet theatre and art play (early childhood event for three year olds), Saturday, May 30, 9 am to noon. For more information or to register, contact Judy.

April 2009

Carlyle Elementary School, Carlyle – Word, Image and The Creative Spirit Workshop (adult), Saturday, April 4, 9 am to 4:00 pm. For more information or to register, contact Judy or Krystal Frehenbach at (306) 453-2098 .

Expressway Family Centre, Oxbow, Saskatchewan –

March 2009

Souris Valley Leisure Centre, Estevan – Beginner Acrylic Painting Techniques (10 to 14 years). Saturday, March 14, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Saskatchewan Craft Room. For more information, or to register, call (306) 634-3942.

The Office, Carlyle, Saskatchewan – One on One – Understanding Your Creative Process. Thursday, March 19, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

January 2009

Calling Lakes Centre, Fort Qu'Appelle – Art Workshop, Creativity and the Arts. Friday, January 16, 6:00 pm to Sunday, January 18, 1:00 pm. For more information, contact the Centre at:  www.callinglakes.ca  For registration, call (306) 332-5691.

Oxbow Elementary School, Oxbow, Saskatchewan – Literacy Day, Working Together... Picture and Word. Tuesday, January 27, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Kindergarten to Grade 5.

November 2008

Alameda Legion Hall, Alameda – Art Show and Sale, Saturday, November 1, 10:00 am to 3 pm.

Fall 2008

Throughout the fall, and in various locations, Judy will be conducting several workshops for adults and children, Painting Techniques and Back to Basics. To receive a workshop schedule, or to register, contact Judy

Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Regina –

Kipling Library, Kipling –

Creative Summer Event –

Carlyle Elementary School, Carlyle –

Carlyle Elementary School, Carlyle –

Balgonie Elementary School, Balgonie –

Carlyle Elementary School, Carlyle –

Carlyle Elementary School, Carlyle –

Carlyle, Saskatchewan –

SouthEast Reading Council, Carlyle Elementary School Gym, Carlyle, Saskatchewn

Calling Lakes Centre, Fort Qu'Appelle –

Carlyle Elementary School , Carlyle –

Alameda Elementary School, Alameda –

April 2008

Windthorst Library – Reading Adventures for preschool children, Thursday April 3, 2 pm. Also – Presentation: Connecting with Books, (for parents and other adults), 3 pm.

Cupar School, Cupar, Saskatchewan – Reading adventures: Who's on the Train Today?, Tuesday, April 8, 9 to 11 am. (Kindergarten to Grade 4)

Fort Qu'Appelle Branch Library, Fort Qu'Appelle – Reading adventures: Who's on the Train Today?, Tuesday, April 8, 12:45 to 3:45 pm. (Kindergarten/Grade 1)

Southey School, Southey, Saskatchewan – Reading adventures: Who's on the Train Today?, Wednesday, April 9, 9 to 11 am. (Kindergarten to Grade 4)

South Shore Elementary School (Clive Draycott School, Regina Beach – Reading: Who's on the Train Today? plus storytime and puppet play, Wednesday, April 9, 12:45 to 3:30 pm. (Kindergarten to Grade 3)

McLean School, McLean, Saskatchewan – Reading: Who's on the Train Today? plus The Creative Act: Story in Picture and Word, Thursday, April 10, 9 to 12 noon (Kindergarten to Grade 8)

Qu'Appelle Branch Library, Qu'Appelle – Reading: Who's on the Train Today?, Thursday, April 10, 1 to 3 pm (Kindergarten/Grade 3)

Lumsden Branch Library, Lumsden – Reading: Who's on the Train Today?, Friday, April 11, 10 to 12 noon (Primary grades)

Pense School, Pense, Saskatchewan – Reading: Who's on the Train Today? plus The Creative Act: Story in Picture and Word, Friday, April 11, 1 to 3 pm (Kindergarten to Grade 6)

Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Regina – Showcase of Talent and Work, Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, 1:30 to 3:30 pm each day.

Chapter's Regina – Book signing, Saturday, April 26, 2 to 4 pm.

Chapter's Regina – Storytime, Saturday, April 26, 7 to 8 pm.

Chapter's Regina – Storytime and Juice Break, Wednesday, April 30, 10:30 am.

Expressway Family Centre –

Whitewood Elementary School –

Whitewood Regional Library –

Alameda Library –

Oxbow Elementary School – Parents' Council: 

Oxbow Elementary School –

Kipling Elementary School –

Kipling Pharmasave –

Carlyle School –

Creative Connections –