Develop your artistic technique

Whether by drawing or painting, developing a visual art technique offers infinite possibilities for self-expression. For young and old, novice or master, the path towards discovery is facilitated by a good teacher. Explore what you would like to express with a class today.

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Oil Painting: Original Images

with Jacinta Ionno

For adults of all levels

Learn underpainting, layering and blending techniques through demonstrations and exercises using your own photographs of various subjects.

8 Weeks

January 20 – March 10

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

Mondays 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Mondays 1 PM – 4 PM

Painting with Pastel

with Harvey Segal

For adults of all levels

In this new class, all elements and principles of art will be covered: composition, values, edges, color, etc. Students will work at their own level. The instructor will do demos and help everyone hands on. You will work from still life and photos (landscape and figures), starting with black and white and working your way to color. With practice everyone can become accomplished and learn to see like an artist. The magic word is ATTITUDE. What kind of artist do you want to be?

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

January 20 – March 10

Mondays 6:30 PM – 9 PM

Drawing Anatomy and Capturing the Human Body

with Natasha Martel

Depicting the human form has occupied humanity since the beginning of time. The first half of this course (4 weeks) will include preparatory drawing for live nude models in the second half (4 weeks). We will look at the skeletal structure, how to depict volume of muscle mass, facial structure, foreshortening and gestural poses all in preparation for the last half of the class when a live nude model will pose for you to render.

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

January 21 – March 11

Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Painting in Context (Intermediate Acrylics)

For students with experience

Eager to explore a new idea in paint? This acrylic painting class is open to accommodate projects that matter to you. Do you love landscapes, portraiture, still life or abstraction? Any and every style is valid subject matter. Bring your ideas and we’ll work on improving your techniques together through demonstrations of colour mixing, composition building and discussions around what makes a great painting.

In-Studio, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

January 21 – March 11

Tuesdays 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Drawing Fundamentals

with Natasha Martel

This class introduces you to the basic principles of drawing. You will learn how to build a composition by using elements that make up a drawing (line, form, and texture). You will discover the language of drawing through the use of multiple drawing mediums and tools. We will focus on the most essential skill: observation and how to translate a 3D form onto a 2D surface.

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

January 21 – March 11

Tuesdays 6:30 PM – 9 PM

Acrylics from A-Z

For adults of all levels

Learn to increase your technical skill while playing with acrylic paint. All levels welcomed.

In-Studio, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

January 22 – March 12

Wednesdays 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Enjoying Watercolours

with Renée Mizgala

Learn basic to more innovative watercolour techniques through demonstrations and critiques while you explore various subject matter.

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

January 22 – March 12

Wednesdays 1:30 PM – 4 PM

Creative Acrylics

For teens (16+) and adults of all levels

Explore acrylic methods and techniques while having fun. Realism as well as a lesson on abstraction will be offered. Both fluid and viscose paint will be experimented with in weekly demonstrations. All levels of painters accepted.

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

January 22 – March 12

Wednesdays 6:30 PM – 9 PM

Enhancing Watercolour

with Renée Mizgala

Students should have a basic knowledge of watercolour and be ready to attempt more difficult subject matter. They will learn techniques not only on regular watercolour paper, but also how to paint on canvas and other Oriental papers. Through demonstrations and critiques students will be encouraged to paint not only in a realistic manner, but also in a more painterly and personal approach. They must be willing to experiment and be daring!

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

January 23 – March 13

Thursdays 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Exploring the Art of Drawing and Illustration

with Eva Ferenczy-Reichmann

In this workshop, students will learn some of Eva’s techniques on how to make drawings and illustrations into original pieces, opening doors to drawing with imagination and fantasy. Using not only graphite, pencil and charcoal, but also incorporating different mediums, students will explore endless possibilities; to create their own original artwork, whether in figurative or abstract expression. Included, traditional drawing techniques will be taught in this course along with understanding basic concepts of composition, balance, proportion, line, shade, and dramatics of light/dark. Exploration and techniques in color, texture creating, with the use of inks, watercolor, and acrylics shall also be included.

Let the adventure begin…

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

January 23 – March 13

Thursdays 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Media Mix-Up

with Angelo David Russo

This course aims to teach beginners the basics of experimental & mixed media painting. Learn a variety of painting techniques while incorporating various materials to create original mixed media work. Techniques will include newsprint & tissue collage, tape resist, masking, bulletism, using a brayer for varied effects, and much more.

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

January 23 – March 13

Thursdays 6:30 PM – 9 PM

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