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If you would like to try painting, but are unsure where to begin, why not explore the ease and joy of acrylic painting? AJ will lead you through all the basics as you produce three different works over the six weeks -- a landscape, the northern lights, and a human figure. You may opt to bring your own materials, or, for complete simplicity, you may purchase everything you'll need for the class from the instructor for a one time fee of $25. You'll be asked one week before the class which option you prefer. (A materials list will be posted here well before the class start date for people who prefer to bring their own.) acrylic art class materials list
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A crowning achievement in drawing is the ability to achieve a likeness quickly and effectively. To this end, this course will focus on drawing pencil portraits of live participants of this course in turns, simply with only pencil and paper, with the goal to achieve a complete portrait likeness within 15 minutes. Seven exercises from Betty Edwards' book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, will be practised to enable participants to see real shapes and designs, and we will discuss basic head anatomy and unique features of the portrait sitter. The unique beauty of each character who is sitting to be drawn will come alive as their “likeness” in these participants' drawings of fellow participants. This is a great opportunity to develop skills and draft personship. Brave beginners are welcome, as well as intermediate artists. Portrait - Materials List
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So you bought a sketchbook - now what? This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to learn how to draw and record everything you see. Sketching is an integral part of being an artist. From daily life to paint planning ideas, this course will provide critical, lifelong skills from a master instructor. This is also a great way to jump off into painting. You'll learn the best and fastest way to draw, and add some colour sparingly in places. Sketching Supply list (doc says 2024 but the supply list has not changed)
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Explore essential techniques that form the basis of realistic painting. Learn how to create strong compositions, observe light and shadow more accurately, understand color relationships, and render convincing textures. You will also gain practical and in-depth knowledge of color theory and color perception techniques, specifically within the context of realism—focusing on still life and landscape subjects. In this course, students can choose any reference they like in the style of still life or landscape and work on it in class, or they may use the references provided in class. By the end of the course, your skills will have significantly improved, and you'll feel more confident in creating your own artworks.
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Out of stockSo it's winter - let's lean into it and paint. Winter is a great time with so many different colours that one can use -- greys, blues, violets, turquoise. We will paint an new image every week, from snow covered fields, moonlit nights in the snow, trees, mountains, and cityscapes, while embracing the winter theme all the while. There will be a demonstration and painting time in every class, and then a week to complete the work at home. SupplyList 2026-Thusrday Class
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This is a facilitated studio series that focuses on artistic exploration, finding inspiration, and nurturing your creative consciousness. Supported by a collaborative environment, students will be introduced to techniques in composition, colour, and expression. Bring your favorite supplies -- from drawing to painting to mixed media, from landscape to still life to figurative -- and more. Chose your own adventure – whether it’s a brand new project, or one already in progress that you would like support working on. One of the sessions during the series will introduce an unconventional approach or technique that students might wish to add to their pieces. We will also discuss the techniques of a few chosen artists. This mentorship series is perfect for people who have taken a few beginners' drawing or painting classes.
