Adult Arts Programs

Terms

FALL TERM

Sept. 18-Dec. 19, 2012

• Mondays & Saturdays – 12 wks.
• Tuesdays evening, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays – 13 wks.
• Tuesdays daytime – 14 wks.

WINTER TERM

Jan. 7-March 9, 2013

• Mondays – 8 wks.
• Tuesdays through Saturdays – 9 wks.

SPRING TERM

April 8-June 22, 2013

• Mondays & Saturdays – 10 wks.
• Tuesdays through Fridays – 11 wks.

HST

Applicable HST (13%) will be added to all classes.

Discounts

Students who register in the fall for a minimum of one class in each of the fall, winter & spring terms will be entitled to a 5% discount off one winter & one spring class. Family discounts are also available. Get the details.

Payment Plans

Payment plans can be arranged for those registering for more than one term or for those registering more than one family member in one term. 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 or email us for details.

Policies

Please familiarize yourself with our registration information, important dates, and school policies.

Materials

Students are responsible for bringing their own materials to class, unless otherwise stated. Material lists will be available for download in PDF format at least two weeks prior to the start of class. 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.

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Anatomy and Figure Drawing

Thomas Hendry

This course is principally intended for those with some prior figure drawing experience, who wish to deepen their understanding of how underlying structures relate to the surface of the human body. The course combines information on anatomy with the practice of figure drawing. More than just learning a set of isolated forms, by the end of the course students should better understand how the parts of a body function as a harmonious whole - a dynamic interplay of flesh & bone. Beginning with the skeleton, students will review the major bones and their articulations. This will be followed by presentations of the major muscle groups in different areas of the body. Lectures, demonstrations and handouts will be supplemented by a substantial amount of time spent drawing studies from life models of the limbs and structures discussed. Some attention will also be given to heads, hands & feet- in particular the bony forms that underlie them. The last part of the course will be devoted to drawings of the whole figure, integrating the material examined.

This class is not being offered for Spring 2013.

Beyond Basic Drawing

Michael Antkowiak • Jennifer Hinrichs • Bogdan Luca

This program is designed for students with previous drawing experience or those who have been painting for some time. Working from the human figure and from other sources and subject matter, the class will explore both drawing for its own sake, or as a first step toward painting. Participants will learn to create drawings with more confidence as they refine their abilities and skills with contour, positive forms and negative shapes, light and shadow, perspective, proportion, and overall composition.

This course is not being offered for Spring 2013.

Drawing for Beginners

Sadko Hadzihasanovic • Jennifer Hinrichs • Martha Johnson • Bogdan Luca • Paul Robert Turner

This program is designed for beginners, as well as those who wish to improve their drawing skills and refine their understanding of visual language. Using pencils, conté and charcoal, fundamental techniques such as proportion, shape, perspective, line weights, shading, value and highlighting will be explored. Students will develop their drawing skills and become confident with the tools of visual expression.

A model fee is included, material list provided

Monday 7:00-9:00 pm • J. Hinrichs • Download material list

Spring: $325.00

Tuesday 7:00-9:00 pm • M. Johnson • Download material list

Spring: $355.00

Wednesday 12:30-3:30 pm • M. Johnson • Download material list

Spring: $440.00

Saturday 9:00-10:30 am • M. Johnson • Download material list

Spring: $245.00

Introduction to Comic Books and Cartooning Part I

Louie Kang

This course will provide the opportunity for students to learn the basic skills that will help in building the necessary techniques to illustrate comic strip/pages in the most effective way. The course introduces fundamental skills, not only relevant in this application, but also in drawing in general. Some of the concepts that will be explored are: human anatomy, dynamic gesture drawing, perspective and environment design.

Download material list

Monday 7:00-9:00 pm

Spring: $325.00

Introduction to Comic Books and Cartooning Part II

Louie Kang

In this program, students will explore graphic storytelling, while developing the fundamental elements needed to design and create interesting and powerful comic book illustrations. While looking at the history of the comic book, as well as its future direction, the class will focus on creating original and stylistic pieces, sometimes pushing the boundaries of what can be created through this art form. While incorporating a variety of media, tools and styles, students will focus on composition, colour, media application, visual expression and the formation of ideas to create fully rendered comic books.
This class will prepare students to have portfolio ready pieces that will represent their work to its fullest potential.

This course is not being offered for Spring 2013

iPad Art

Instructor TBA

Now you can create a beautiful work of art without paper, paints, or even a pencil! All you need is your iPad and a little imagination. After David Hockney's creations, it is obvious that this new painting and drawing medium in visual art is around to stay. In this workshop, students will receive technical information and learn how to use their iPad to create visually stunning images. The class will learn how to master a variety of brush strokes, layering techniques and how to develop artwork into a final printed image. Subject matter will vary from still life to non-representational art. Now you have an entire studio at your fingertips.

Please Note: Students must supply their own iPad, and are responsible for purchasing the following app: Brushes - iPad edition.

This course is not being offered for Spring 2013

Life Drawing Basics

Thomas Hendry

For many, the process of representing a human body is a challenge. This course will guide the participants through a 'contemporary/classic' approach to drawing the human figure, touching on the foundations of the drawing process: gestural study, measurement and proportion, contour and mass drawing, light and shadow and a look at some relevant anatomical structures. The focus in this class will mostly be the nude model, however the exercises & processes used can also apply with equal relevance to most other observational drawing situations. Beginners will learn some basic approaches which can be applied to any further drawing and more experienced students will have the opportunity to hone their drawing skills.

This course is not being offered for Spring 2013.

Master Class in Figure Drawing

John Viljoen

Working from the live model is central to any serious student's art education. Executing one work of art per term, students will be trained in proven, authentic, classical methods of composition, depiction and draftsmanship while their art will remain personal and distinctive. Individuals will be encouraged to perceive more deeply, think more clearly and create more skillfully with their own hands.

This course is not being offered for Spring 2013.

Master Class in Portraiture

John Viljoen

This structured curriculum responds to the increasing desire of serious artists to acquire the skills to be able to paint the portrait from life. Precise consideration will be given to accurate drawing and the effects of light on form. Working on a single piece throughout the term, you will cultivate an ability to challenge yourself, problem-solve and self-correct. Instruction will be in the form of intensive, daily demonstrations and individual critique. Using traditional ideas and techniques, you will create a personal expression through technical excellence. The only prerequisites are self-motivation, a passion to learn, and desire to be pushed to very high levels. You will perceive more deeply, think more clearly, and create more skillfully with your own hands, in this field where skills count! This is an ARC-approved Atelier course.

A model fee included, download material list

Thursday 7:00-10:00 pm

Spring: $550.00

Portrait and Figure Drawing

Paul Robert Turner

Designed for students who would like to explore the human figure in depth, this class will delve into the many subtle details of working with this subject matter. Students will depict the human figure in the context of its surrounding space and will address some of the issues related to drawing this complex form. Proportion, shape, line, value 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 taken Drawing for Beginners or have had had some experience with drawing. Previous portrait and figure drawing experience is not necessary.

A model fee is included, download material list

Thursday 12:45-3:45 pm

Spring: $550.00