Adult Arts GroupCourses are listed in alphabetical order. Prices include applicable taxes and materials, unless "Materials List Provided" is indicated. Material lists will be available here in PDF format at least 2 weeks prior to the start of class. A PDF viewer like Adobe Reader is required. The School reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment up to one week prior to the published start date; we are not responsible for purchased art supplies. 
Fall TermSept. 15-Dec. 16, 2007 Winter TermJanuary 7-March 8, 2008 Spring TermMarch 31-June 15, 2008
Adult Arts Group Holiday Dates (No Classes)Yom Kippur: Saturday, September 22, 2007 Thanksgiving Weekend: Saturday, October 6-Monday, October 8, 2007 Winter Break: Monday, Dec. 17, 2007-Sunday, January 6, 2008 March Break: Monday, March 10-Thursday, March 20, 2008 Easter Break: Friday, March 21-Monday, March 24, 2008 Passover: Sunday, April 20, 2008 Victoria Day Weekend: Saturday, May 17-Monday, May 19, 2008 Art Discovery Day: Sunday, June 1, 2008  |
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ABSTRACT PAINTINGThis is an inspiring, process-oriented course for those who are willing to delve into the creative journey towards abstract painting. Students will be encouraged to explore language, foster emotional richness, spontaneity and experimentation and to develop conceptual ideas. Helpful visual information on modern art will be provided with an emphasis on composition, balance, colour, form and symbolism, the representation of motion and the super imposition of images in the organization of space. Both one-on-one and group critiques are aimed at enhancing individual growth. Media will mainly include acrylics and liquid acrylics. Collage and various media or materials of the student's choice can be introduced to experiment with different techniques. Wednesday 7:00-10:00 pm Fall: $520.00 Winter: $360.00 Spring: $440.00 Cancelled ACRYLIC PAINTING IPhil Irish • Sadko Hadzihasanovic´ • Martha Johnson • Lydia Panart An introduction to acrylic painting, this course is suitable for beginners, or as a refresher for those who have not painted for some time. Students will concentrate on developing their perceptual skills through a series of exercises, which will gradually increase in range and complexity. The class will have the opportunity to work from a variety of photo images and still life objects. Several canvases will be completed over the duration of the course. Topics covered include the fundamentals of colour theory, the study of light and shadow, composition, visual perspective, paint handling and application. Materials list provided Thursday 9:15-11:45 am Fall: $435.00 • P. Irish Winter: $300.00 • P. Irish Spring: $365.00 • P. Irish Thursday 7:00-9:30 pm Fall: $435.00 • M. Johnson Winter: $300.00 • M. Johnson Spring: $365.00 • M. Johnson Friday 12:30-3:30 pm Fall: $520.00 • S. Hadzihasanovic Saturday 11:00 am-1:00 pm Fall: $320.00 • L. Panart ACRYLIC PAINTING IIThis course is suitable for those who have an understanding of acrylic painting. Students will work from a live model, nature, still life and photos, while concentrating on developing perceptual skills. Specific lessons include advanced colour theory, paint handling, and paint application. Model fee included, download PDF materials list Wednesday 7:30-10:00 pm Fall: $520.00 ACRYLICS: DEVELOPING YOUR OWN WORKThis class will bring students a step closer to developing their own visual language. Through lessons geared at refining perceptual skills, paint application and advanced colour comprehension, as well as integrating and layering images and multiple canvases, students will begin to create a body of work, at times using their own subject matter. This will include working from life, nature, still life, photos and existing images. Students will also create an image file. This course is suitable for those with previous painting experience. Model fee included, download PDF materials list Wednesday 7:30-10:00 pm Winter: $360.00 ADVANCED ACRYLIC STUDIESThis studio course is designed for students who wish to develop a body of work with the possibility of exhibiting pieces in the future. The three terms build successively on each other. It is therefore recommended that students attend all three terms. Students who wish to attend only the winter or spring term should have strong painting skills. Tuesday 7:00 - 10:00 pm TERM I - Fall: $510.00 Over the course of this term, a number of paintings will be completed with emphasis on the pace and finishing skills of developing an art piece. Students will look at how to successfully compose, build and finish a painting. Much individual attention will be given to each student in order to further his/her painting goals. The subject matter for this term focuses on still life, landscape and photo references. TERM II - Winter: $380.00 Painting projects will continue on an individual basis, addressing the artistic direction that the student is moving towards. The subject of study will primarily be the human figure, both nude and clothed. Time will be spent on setting up the subject matter and developing an individualized approach to the work. Model fee included, materials list provided TERM III - Spring: $450.00 The subject of study this term will vary according to the student's interests, with the objective being the continuation of developing one's own individual style and conceptualizing and producing a number of works for exhibition purposes. The class will focus on problem-solving techniques for painting issues that arise. Time will be spent on positive and supportive group critique. Materials list provided APPROACHES TO PAINTINGThis course is designed for students who wish to see a progression in their learning. To that end, the three terms will build successively on each other. It is therefore recommended that students attend all three terms to gain optimal understanding of this approach to painting. Students who wish to attend only the winter or spring term should have strong painting skills. Wednesday 9:00 am-12:00 pm TERM I - Fall: $520.00 An overview of the fundamentals of painting will be covered in this term. Focusing on drawing and painting, the class will learn to create light and shadow using a limited colour palette. Students will learn to control the elements of painting in order to maximize their expression with the medium. The subject of study will primarily be landscape and working from photo references. Wednesday 9:00 am-12:00 pm TERM II - Winter: $380.00 This term will focus on developing a comprehensive understanding of colour through direct observation. At the same time, students will further their paint handling ability. They will learn about the blending of edges and how to use colour and value to create the illusion of form. The human figure, both nude and costumed, will be the primary subject of study. Model fee included, download PDF materials list Wednesday 9:00 am-12:00 pm full/join
waitlist TERM III - Spring: $450.00 Creating a finished work of art can be challenging. This term will look at how to successfully start and finish a painting. Students will start with a preliminary sketch, choose a composition and make a value and a colour study of their subject. From their finished drawing, they will put it all together to create a well executed finished work of art. The subject of study will vary according to the student's interests. |
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