Expressive Painting Inspired by Van Gogh (Acrylics or Oils) Heather de Haan (Tuesday afternoons) 1-4 pm * 8 weeks * (March 24 – May 12) Level 2

Description

Level 2 / intermediate

Instructor: Heather de Haan
Tuesday afternoons, 1 pm to 4 pm 

​​​​​​​This class is 8 weeks weeks and runs March 24 – May 12 (makeup date May 19, in the event that OAS must cancel a class for any reason)

What to expect:

• Weekly demonstrations of expressive brushstroke techniques
• Exploration of colour, movement, and mark-making
• A variety of subjects including landscapes and florals
• Individualized instructor feedback and support
• Plenty of painting time in a relaxed, encouraging studio environment

Here is some feedback from Heather’s previous OAS classes:

I have taken several of Heather’s classes.  I love her teaching style, she demonstrates how to work through a painting from start to finish and encourages students to make the tutorial their own in their work.  As well, Heather allows students to take her class but also explore their own work.  I have learned a lot from Heather even when I am not working on the painting of the week.  She is always excited to see the students and provides helpful feedback on our work. I will continue to take Heather’s classes!!!

I really enjoyed the acrylic painting classes with Heather on Tuesday afternoons. She is very encouraging and provided good advice and demonstrations. I will sign up for one of her sessions again.

I really loved and enjoyed this class! Heather really cares about each student and strives to understand our needs as adult learners. I think what impressed me most is her courage in painting while we watched and that she also welcomed and validated all of my many feelings and vulnerabilities.

I am planning to take the same course again with Heather in September. I learned a lot and was very satisfied with the course. Heather focused on the basics that beginning acrylic painters need, especially how to “loosen up” and paint more freely. I have taught skills courses to adults for over 40 years, and I found it very enjoyable to be the student for a change. Heather made the experience fun and rewarding. 

I loved Heather’s classes! Simple, straightforward lessons outlining basic techniques in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Heather’s demonstrations were so enlightening and enjoyable, watching her go from simple blocks of colour to a work of art. The opportunity to learn the basic tricks of the trade, and explore painting shadows on snow,  feathers on birds, and reflections on water made me (a novice painter) feel like I could actually produce something not half bad. And I did! Great class! Thanks Heather!

I have always enjoyed Heather’s classes.  She provides her students with the basics to get started, but also teaches new skills throughout the class.  She does a great job catering to various levels of student ability in her classes and is very encouraging to all. I always learn something new in her class, even when I choose to work on a completely different project than she has assigned.  I appreciate the freedom that she gives her students!