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The absence of great women artists in art history was exclusively the result of bias in society -- scholars, curators, collectors, museum directors, critics – and had nothing to do with any lack of talent on behalf of women artists. The best women painters, sculptors and photographers proved their work at least equal to men at every opportunity, when given the chance. This course will focus on getting acquainted with six of these female artists through our own interpretation of one of their works each week of the course: Emily Carr, Anne Savage, Vera Weatherbie, Käthe Kollwitz, Mary Pratt, Boschka Layton Click HERE for the Materials List for 6 WOMEN 6 ARTISTS (1)
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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. Click HERE for Materials List
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Extended for an additional four weeks due to popular demand! In this course, you’ll learn how to build spaces, objects, and landscapes like a true artist. Fundamentals of drawing and one - and two - point perspective are taught in a simple, practical way —perfect for creating volumetric forms and realistic landscapes without complicated formulas or confusing rules. Drawing still life with various textures and forms using only graphite pencils offers an exciting, hands-on experience to understand light, volume, and space. This course is ideal for beginners and anyone looking to strengthen the foundations of their drawing skills to improve every aspect of their art. Click HERE for materials list
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Begin your art journey here! In this course, you’ll learn how to build spaces, objects, and landscapes like a true artist. Fundamentals of drawing and one - and two - point perspective are taught in a simple, practical way —perfect for creating volumetric forms and realistic landscapes without complicated formulas or confusing rules. Drawing still life with various textures and forms using only graphite pencils offers an exciting, hands-on experience to understand light, volume, and space. This course is ideal for beginners and anyone looking to strengthen the foundations of their drawing skills to improve every aspect of their art. Click HERE for materials list
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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. Extra artistic prompts and exercises will be available for those who want to expand their creative understanding. This spring, Stephanie will address the curiosity around submitting to juried shows, and offer insight into what's involved in reaching that level in your art. Learn what jurors are looking for, and how to create pieces based on their criteria. This is perfect for anyone who's taken at least a few beginner drawing or painting classes.
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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. Beyond Beginner Watercolour Materials List
