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Classes for Adults & Teens (15+) - August 5-29, 2008

 
 
July 2-August 1 Classes
August 5-29 Classes

How to Register & Policies

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Where a material list is not provided, prices include all materials and applicable taxes. 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.

Courses are listed in chronological order.

Please familiarize yourself with our registration policies.

The Summer 2008 session is now over.
Thank you for a successful season!
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about Summer 2009 programs.

Acrylic Painting Workshop

Joseph Romantini (new instructor)

August 5-8 (no class Aug. 4), 1:15-4:15 pm

This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of colour theory, paint handling and application, while developing one's own creative and perceptual skills. This is an introductory course in acrylic painting, suitable for beginners or as a "refresher" for those who have not painted recently. With plenty of guidance and individual attention, students will feel ready to explore the next step in painting upon completing this intensive workshop.

$200.00 - material list provided

Painting & Collage

Phil Irish

August 11-15, 9:15 am-12:15 pm

Using collage as a source of inspiration, students will consider the forms and techniques used in this medium. The instructor will demonstrate how collage can act as a basis for imagery in painting and a starting point for drawing sketches.

$250.00 - material list provided

Master Class in Figure Drawing

John Viljoen

August 11-15, 9:15 am-12:15 pm

Skillful figure drawing is at the core of any serious art student's training. In this 5-day workshop, class time will be divided between lectures, demonstrations and drawing from the model. The instructor will demonstrate how to capture the gestural curve of a pose while maintaining an accurate drawing through the process of drawing a basic envelope, blocking in the form, contour and shading. Students will take figure drawings to various stages of completion as they learn about the structure of the body. Each student receives individual attention at his or her drawing board or easel.

$275.00 - material list provided, model fee included

Master Class in Landscape Painting

John Viljoen

August 11-15, 1:15-4:15 pm

The Impressionists. The Group of Seven. Though they all had studios, their primary and essential work was done from life, in the field, en plein air. This is your chance to join this fine tradition. In this week-long intensive class, students will learn how to paint out of doors, including the set-up of paints and equipment. Instruction will focus on developing techniques to examine the visual components of landscape painting, including basic color relationships, patterns, and the understanding of light and shade. Each class will begin with a short demonstration by the instructor; students will also be given individual instruction within the group to address specific needs and levels of experience. Open to all levels – inspired beginners welcome.

$250.00 - material list provided

Learning from the Masters

Phil Irish

August 11-15, 1:15-4:15 pm

This workshop is designed for students who wish to gain a greater knowledge of the techniques used by the Masters. Students will learn the methods to building a painting by reproducing works of traditional painters. Time-honoured skills will be demonstrated and discussed with a focus on glaze painting. Students may work in oil or acrylic.

$250.00 - material list provided

Drawing & Rendering

Lydia Panart

August 18-22, 9:15 am-12:15 pm

This workshop is designed for students who love to draw and are willing to expand their imagination and enhance creativity and self-expression. Projects will include a variety of subject matter including portraiture, applying different media such as graphite, conté, chalk pastel, ink, pen, and a combination of different media. Students will be encouraged to explore techniques and to develop their own visual language.

$250.00 - material list provided

Abstract Painting

Lydia Panart

August 18-22, 1:15-4:15 pm

This is an inspiring, process-oriented workshop for anyone who is willing to delve into the creative journey towards abstract representation. Students will be encouraged to explore language, to foster emotional richness, spontaneity and experimentation and to develop conceptual ideas. Supportive visual information on Modern Art will be provided with an emphasis on composition, balance, colour, form and symbolism, the representation of motion and the superimposition of images in the organization of space. One on one and group critiques are aimed at enhancing individual growth. Media will include mainly acrylics and liquid acrylics. To experiment with different techniques students may use collage and various media.

$250.00 - material list provided

Acrylics & Mixed Media

Lydia Panart

August 25-29, 9:15 am-12:15 pm

Designed to enhance creativity and self-expression, this program will encourage students to explore the exciting effects and textures created by combining acrylics with various media such as oil pastels, gels, collage, and a variety of texturing materials. Both representational and non-representational painting styles will be explored. Numerous demonstrations and samples employing different techniques and subject matter will be presented, while students learn about composition, colour, shape and texture.

$250.00 - material list provided

Introduction To Drawing & Painting

Lydia Panart

August 25-29, 1:15-4:15 pm

Designed for the novice painter or those who would like a "refresher" in the basics of drawing & painting, this program introduces students to an exciting range of techniques and approaches to creating your own images. The elements of design will be addressed, including perspective, composition and basic colour theory. Students will learn all the techniques necessary to create one finished drawing. This completed piece will then be the basis for a painting. Plenty of individual attention will be provided as you study the necessary steps to creating your two finished pieces.

$250.00 - material list provided

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