Art Classes

Flower Drawing Workshop

In this workshop, learn to make flowers and leaves look alive and 3-D by observing underlying geometric designs and capturing accurate values. We will also look at ways to plan a composition and you will have a chance to practice with different media such as, pastel, watercolour pencil or pen and ink. In the end you will have drawn your own unique composition of flowers.

All paint and supplies are included for use in class.

One Day Colour Basics

In this introductory painting course, participants will be introduced to acrylic paints while learning the basics about colour. Projects include making an accurate colour wheel, painting a value scale and learning how to create various colour intensities. You will learn that some of the colours we think we are seeing may be different than what we are really seeing. This class (along with Drawing: The Right Approach) provides a strong foundation for creative artwork in any media.

All paint and supplies are included for use in class.

One Day Colour Basics II

This class is for those who have some painting experience, have taken the first Colour Basics or a similar class before. In this class we will learn various acrylic painting techniques, such as how to blend colours or create texture, as well as get some practice recreating colours and values we see to create a simple painting.

All paint and supplies are included for use in class.

The Right Approach: Level 1

In this introductory class, you will be guided through exercises that will improve your ability to “see correctly” as inspired by the landmark book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, by Betty Edwards. The basic premise behind this class is that the ability to draw doesn’t depend on an innate ability that only a few possess, but instead is something that anyone can learn with practice in seeing things a little differently. After learning just a few basic exercises, you will notice an increased ability to draw, as well as a heightened awareness of the visual world. There will be optional practice exercises between classes.

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The Right Approach: Level 2

PREREQUISITE: The Right Approach: Level 1 or equivalent experience.

In this class you will continue practicing what you learned in the introductory class. This is a chance to make steady progress with your skills as you discover more about perspective, proportion and creating values. You will also have fun exploring different drawing materials such as charcoal and pen and ink. Subject matter will vary – you will work from drawings, photographs and real life. The Right Approach I and II will provide a solid basis of drawing skills and knowledge that will support the pursuit of any creative endeavor. There will be optional practice exercises between classes.

The Right Approach: Level 3

Every Level 3 class will offer new subject matter to work from as a way for those who have taken previous levels to carry on and keep practising!