Adult Arts ProgramsTermsFALL TERMSept. 20-Dec. 18, 2010 WINTER TERMJanuary 10-March 12, 2011 SPRING TERMApril 4-June 18, 2011 DiscountsStudents 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. ARAS Members in good standing receive an additional discount. Get the details. Payment PlansPayment 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. PoliciesPlease familiarize yourself with our registration information, important dates, and school policies. MaterialsPrices include applicable taxes and materials, unless "materials list provided" or "download material list" is indicated. 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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Approaches to PaintingMichael Antkowiak • Andrew Judd This 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. Term I 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 and create strong compositions in order to maximize their expression with the medium. The subject of study will be still life or landscape. Material list provided Term II This term will focus on developing a basic understanding of the human form. The term will be divided between 1) quick, sketches in charcoal and paint from the live model, and 2) painting details and creating more comprehensive images from the model. Building on the experience of the first term, students will further their paint handling ability and learn about the blending of edges and how to use colour and value to create the illusion of form. Model fee included, material list provided Term III Creating a finished work of art can be challenging. This term combines the information covered in the first two terms and looks at how to successfully start and finish a painting. Students will begin with a preliminary sketch, choose a composition and make a value and a colour study of their subject. From their studies, they will put it all together to create a well-executed finished work of art. The subject of study will vary according to individual interests. Material list provided Tuesday 7:00-10:00 pm • M. Antkowiak
Thursday 9:00 am-12:00 pm • M. Antkowiak
Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm • A. Judd
Landscape PaintingThis course is designed for students who are interested in developing drawing and painting skills in landscape studies. Working from a photo reference, students will be introduced to fundamentals including composition, perspective, fore-/mid-/background and landmark representation, colour mixing and paint application to achieve transitions, contrast and sense of depth. Students can choose to paint in either oils or acrylics. Wednesday 12:30-3:30 pm
Understanding Colour in PaintingAn intensive painting course, this program will focus on building a better understanding of the use of colour in your paintings and allow artists comfort and control in working with the medium of painting. The fundamentals of mixing good colour are important to the success of any painting and students will develop their ability to make intuitive choices regarding values and colour temperature. Through structured exercises and hands-on practice, students of all levels will explore comprehensive colour concepts like warm and cool colours, colour interaction and harmony, six primaries vs. three, how to mix shadows, the symbolism and psychology of colour and having better control of colour in your paintings. Monday 12:45-3:15 pm
Portfolio StudiesThis studio course is intended for artists who are interested in developing a body of 2-dimensional artwork and a portfolio in anticipation of further art studies. Students will develop their drawing and painting techniques through a series of projects using both wet and dry media. Individuality and developing each student's personal creative direction will be paramount. Techniques covered in this course include drawing and painting from still life, the nude and clothed model, photographs, as well as learning concept development techniques and working with a sketchbook. Studio work will be supplemented with discussions and critiques to allow students to develop a language through which they can exercise observation, research and critical thinking skills. For college, university and art school applicants, portfolios will be reviewed and prepared with the guidance of the instructor. Interview and presentation techniques will also be discussed. Model fee included, material list provided Friday 12:45-3:45 pm
Portrait and Figure PaintingThis class is suitable for intermediate students who have some experience in drawing figure and portrait. In this class, students will explore colour relationships that are most successfully used for expressing skin tone in light and shadow. We will address colour and tonal value differences of the subject and the environment and will learn how to express the character and mood with various colour combinations. Students will also work on improving their technical skills such as mixing and application of oil/acrylic paint. Model fee included, download material list Thursday 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Portrait PaintingDesigned for students who would like to explore the portrait in-depth, this class will delve into the many subtle details of working with this subject matter. Students will learn to improve their technical painting skills through the process of developing a portrait. Contour, line, shading, highlighting, flesh tones, an understanding of facial 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 in drawing and painting. Model fee included, download material list Tuesday 9:00 am-12:00 pm
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
Wednesday 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Studio Painting: Independent StudiesMichael Antkowiak • Andrew Judd This course is designed for students wishing to develop their own painting style with assistance from a professional artist. The student will primarily work on paintings and subjects of their own choosing. This will be complemented with a limited number of group studies intended to enhance the participants' own direction. Topics of these studies will include, resolving compositional problems, creating harmonious colour, technical aspects of layering a painting vs. working alla prima, and more. Considerable time will be spent working one on one with the instructor to develop a personal artistic direction, whether you feel you have one or are looking to create one. Material list provided Monday 9:00 am-12:00 pm • A. Judd
Thursday 12:45-3:45 pm • M. Antkowiak
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 "The instructor is fabulous. I have been taking classes with her for a number of years now and I still feel like I am learning something new every term. She is encouraging and really supports me to create the kind of work that is meaningful to me." – Annette, student  
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