Adult Arts Group
Courses 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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CLASSICAL PAINTING TECHNIQUESThis program is designed for those who have tried painting, but would like to have a better understanding of classical approaches. Learn time-honoured techniques that have been passed down from the Renaissance to the Impressionist period. Students will learn the methods of building a painting by reproducing works of traditional painters such as Velazquez, Vermeer, Sargent and Pissarro. Effective techniques of transferring the drawing, underpainting/overpainting, dead colouring, scumbling, glazing and painting alla prima will all become familiar in the course of study. Students are encouraged to work on projects in either oils or acrylics. Monday 6:30-9:30 pm Fall: $470.00 Spring: $345.00 full/join waitlist COMPOSITION FOR PAINTERSGood composition is the primary key to creating paintings that work. Without an understanding of the elements of design, even the most accomplished technique can fail to produce the desired results. Whether you are a beginner, or more experienced painter, whether you paint freely and expressively or with classical precision, this course will give you the tools to create more compelling and powerful work. Through stimulating exercises and longer studies, using still-life, landscape and the figure as inspiration, students will be encouraged to think about and apply composition in a new way. Positive forms, negative shapes, strong patterns of lights and darks will be taken into consideration when making initial painting decisions. Only when all these elements are working can paint colour and surface succeed. Model fee included, download PDF materials list Friday 12:30 - 3:30 pm Fall: $490.00 Winter: $345.00 Spring: $420.00 Cancelled FIGURE & PORTRAIT DRAWING & PAINTINGDesigned for students who would like to explore the figure in-depth, this class will delve into the many subtle details of working with this subject matter using both drawing and painting. Students will depict the figure in the context of its surrounding space and will address some of the complex issues related to drawing and painting the human form. Contour, line, shading, highlighting, flesh tones, proportions and capturing the individual's character will be some of the topics dealt with in this studio class. This course is suitable for both beginners and those who have had some experience in drawing and painting. Model fee included, download PDF materials list Sunday 10:00 am-12:30 pm Fall: $490.00 Winter: $300.00 Spring: $300.00 full/join waitlist FIGURE PAINTING FOR ADVANCED STUDENTSThis course is specifically designed as a second step for advanced students who wish to develop their skills in figurative practices. Working directly from the model, students will learn how to construct a painting from initial drawings to finished work, exploring value, color harmony, proportion, composition and anatomy. The medium of choice is oil, however, those wishing to paint with acrylic will be accommodated. Students should have some experience with both figure painting and oils. Model fee included, download PDF materials list Tuesday 1:00-3:30 pm Fall: $495.00 Winter: $350.00 Spring: $420.00 Cancelled IMPRESSIONIST PAINTINGConcentrating on composition and colour, students will produce at least two paintings per term using photographic resources. At the turn of the century, the Impressionist painters had more colours than ever before at their disposal. Students will explore the range of paint now offered to us and learn how to best approach this often dizzying array of choices. The medium of choice is oil, however, those wishing to paint with acrylic will be accommodated. Monday 7:00-10:00 pm Fall: $450.00 Winter: $340.00 Spring: $380.00 INTERPRETING LANDSCAPESThis course is tailored for students who are comfortable with painting in either acrylic or oil, and want to develop their work technically and thematically. Students will concentrate on developing unique visual statements that evoke a mood, feeling, or idea. Each term, the class will explore different creative processes for generating and refining fresh and new ideas. Strategies for keeping a sketchbook will be explored. Students will draw upon a range of source materials, including photographs, art history, and memories. The course will emphasize marrying the techniques used with the overall theme. Several canvases and studies will be completed over the duration of the course. Thursday 12:15-3:15 pm Fall: $500.00 Winter: $350.00 Spring: $420.00 |
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Payment PlansPayment plans can be arranged for those who are registering in all three terms in the fall. Payment plans must be made through the office with post-dated cheques or pre-authorized credit card payments. Some restrictions apply. Please contact 416-961-1502, ext. 303 for details or email us. PoliciesRe-registration is required for each term. Please familiarize yourself with our school policies, important dates, registration information and refund policies. 
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