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This portrait course introduces students to the essential skills needed to create convincing portraits in both drawing and painting. During the first half of the course, students will develop a strong foundation in drawing by learning proportion, perspective, basic anatomy, and value, with an emphasis on seeing and simplifying forms. In the second half, students will transition into painting, exploring value, colour mixing, and practical painting techniques through guided exercises and a final portrait project. Through demonstrations, hands-on practice, and individual feedback, students will gain a better understanding of structure, light, and colour while building confidence in creating expressive and realistic portraits. Click here for materials List for Portrait Drawing to Painting in Oil with Connie Lee
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This course focuses on the Alla Prima technique, a direct and expressive approach to oil painting in which the painting is completed in a single session or while the paint is still wet. Students will learn how to work confidently with fresh paint, mix and apply colors effectively, establish accurate values and proportions, and create form through controlled brushwork. Through demonstrations and hands-on practice, students will explore color mixing, edges, brushwork, light and shadow, and the importance of working efficiently while maintaining the freshness and spontaneity of the painting.This course is designed for intermediate to advanced students with a solid foundation in oil painting who wish to refine their technical skills, develop greater confidence, and explore the direct, spontaneous, and expressive qualities of the Alla Prima approach. Click HERE for the materials list
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The workshop will explore the transition from outdoor landscape painting studies to studio landscape painting based on students' Plein Air sketches and photographic references. The methodologies, design methods, concepts, and techniques of specific Group of Seven Artists A.J. Casson and Lawren Harris will be looked at in detail. These iconic Canadian artists sought to capture and interpret the essence of Southern Ontario locations (both built and natural) with a design sensibility that strategically emphasized strong form and colour. Harris later took the unique artistic vision of the group further afield beyond Ontario. Students will be taught to design/compose from references, develop relevant painting techniques, use of materials etc.as well as relevant techniques for translating reference material to canvas or panel for studio work. Group of Seven Landscape Painting 4 Week Outline and Materials List
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Dive deeper and build on the basics of watercolour such as colour mixing, techniques including graded washes and their combinations, wet in wet principles, assessment and strategy and planning, and knowing your image thoroughly through drawing. Technical exercises will be presented to strengthen those techniques. The depiction of space consistently (by assessing and presenting lighting and elements of perspective) will be addressed. Participants will be mentored toward completing any more challenging images of their choice, beyond their current capabilities. Learn to enJOY seeing everyday images as potential beautiful and inspiring watercolour paintings, and realize your many options for watercolour painting subjects that are both meaningful and challenging. Click HERE for Intermediate Watercolour Materials List David Foster
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Out of stockLearn how to use watersoluable and traditional oils to create the work you want. This is a hands-on class where we do a number of exercises to help you understand the dynamics of watersoluable and traditional oils. NO SOLVENTS or ODOURLESS MINERAL SPIRITS will be used or permitted. We will start with simple objects - how to draw them in paint - lay on the first dark values and work up to a final rendered object. Once you have acquired the knowledge of how this wonderful paint works, you will be able to apply it to all your future creative work. Click HERE for the supply list
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Out of stockGo Figure We’ll be examining how to paint the clothed figure in watercolour, including folds, pattern and lighting. Candid poses will give painters the confidence to add people to their landscapes. Shelley-Prior-Watercolour-General-Supplies
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Out of stockThe light and atmosphere are incredible. We will paint in water soluble oil and acrylics. We will explore the greens and blues, low light and sunshine of this beautiful Island. We will paint the rolling hills, stone walls, the old buildings and ruins dotted around the countryside, and some of the many sheep and one shepherd I have encountered. We will paint a number of paintings in this class, sometimes spending two classes on a painting. I will supply the reference images for each class and you will have the opportunity to add your own touch to the final painting. There will be a few architectural elements explored as well. This is a painting in class course. Click HERE for the Painting Ireland Supply List
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Out of stockSky Diving Let’s take a deep dive into painting amazing skies in watercolour. Sunsets, clouds, storms and blue skies are among the most important elements in your landscapes. We’ll learn how to paint wet on wet and not make mud. Shelley-Prior-Watercolour-General-Supplies
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The beauty of nature comes in many forms. This course is an opportunity to create artwork inspired by an element of the natural world. First is a landscape, where you will learn to depict depth, play with light and colour, and create a space to get lost in. Next is an animal; learn to tackle an animal painting using colour, brushstrokes and shadow to infuse life into a furry creature. Lastly, learn how to use shape and composition to paint a botanical that jumps from the canvas. Each painting will include step-by-step instructor demos, as well as plenty of one-on-one assistance. Click here for the Materials List Fall Mon EVE
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Out of stockFrom paper to picture, this course will teach the beginner the flow of water and paint. We'll discuss paper, paint, brushes and tricks fine artists use to complete several watercolour originals. Learn how much water to use, how to put on a wash, skies, flowers, fruit and scenery. Have fun while learning in a casual and friendly evening class. Click Here for Beginner Paint Materials List
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This course focuses on drawing and sketching real-life subjects in the form of everyday objects as well as specialized cast statues. The cast statues include depictions of statues and wall decals from the renaissance, casted using white plaster cast. These objects and casts will inspire students to create vividly authentic sketches, allowing them to enrich their artistic talents. With attention to value, form, perspective and proportion, you’ll be sure to learn skills that will further your artistic journey and develop works fueled by technical skill.
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An eight week, intensive course that covers the fundamentals of drawing. While primarily aimed at beginners, the course will also help firm up the skills of students with some drawing experience. Along with covering the fundamentals of drawing, students will develop a basic understanding of values (light and shadow) and perspective drawing (object drawing and architectural drawing). Each session will consist of an intensive step by step delivery, with students working closely with the instructor. Following completion of the program, students will have the comprehensive skill set necessary to accurately render observable objects. While not mandatory, some drawing during the week between sessions will enhance the learning experience.
