Adult Arts Group

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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 Term

Sept. 15-Dec. 16, 2007

Winter Term

January 7-March 8, 2008

Spring Term

March 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

REALISM IN PAINTING

Daisuke Takeya

In this class, painters will learn how to paint what they see in a precise and realistic way, as well as developing the skill to see the details in what exactly to paint. Gaining a classical appreciation and understanding of colour application, form, composition and the use of light and shadow, students will gain the necessary experience to take their painting skills to the next level. This course is best suited for students with a fundamental understanding of oil or acrylic painting.

Materials list provided (coming soon)

Wednesday 7:00-10:00 pm

Fall: $500.00

Winter: $350.00

Spring: $425.00 Cancelled

THE NUDE AND PORTRAIT IN ACRYLIC

Anna Yuschuck • Lydia Panart

Designed 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. Students will depict the figure in the context of its surrounding space and will address some of the complex issues related to painting the human form. 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 those who have had some experience with acrylic painting.

Friday 12:30-3:30 pm

Spring: $485.00 • A. Yuschuck Cancelled

Saturday 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Winter: $380.00 • L. Panart

WATERCOLOUR PAINTING I

Moira Clark

This course is designed for students who wish to learn the basics of watercolour painting, and also for those who wish to hone and increase their level of skill and knowledge with this medium. Students will learn colour mixing and theory, the use of watercolour brushes and how to paint with the transparency of watercolours. Participants will also explore various techniques such as making washes, wet-on-wet painting and resist processes. The course also covers the fundamentals of composition and perspective and students will work with a variety of subject matter including still life, landscape, portraits and subjects of their own choice. Drawing skill levels can vary. This course can also allow students to study watercolour beyond the basic level if they wish to continue during successive terms.

Wednesday 9:15 am-12:15 pm

Fall: $490.00

Winter: $350.00

Spring: $420.00

WATERCOLOUR PAINTING II

Moira Clark

This course is intended for students with strong previous experience and who wish to continue watercolour painting at an advanced level. Students will be able to expand their painting skills by learning new techniques and working within a project-based program. Varied subject matter and themes will be explored, including appropriation, Surrealism, painting from the imagination, multi-media works, and narrative. The class will work with a live model two classes per term for portraits and clothed-figure poses.

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Friday 9:15 am-12:15 pm

Fall: $525.00

Winter: $375.00

Spring: $455.00

WATERCOLOUR PAINTING FROM PHOTOGRAPHS

Linda Kooluris Dobbs

If you are serious about learning technique and want professional results, then this course is for you. Learn how to work from well-taken photographs, to paint lively, expressive and believable images by going beyond the flatness of 2-D. Some painting experience is preferable but novices are welcome. Composition, colour theory and mixing, and how they apply to watercolour techniques will be emphasized through exercises and execution of complete works of art.

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Thursday 12:45-3:15 pm

Fall: $425.00

Winter: $295.00

Spring: $425.00 full/join waitlist

Previous Painting Classes

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Payment 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.

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Re-registration is required for each term. Please familiarize yourself with our school policies, important dates, registration information and refund policies.