Adult Arts Programs

Terms

FALL TERM

September 13-Dec. 14, 2008

WINTER TERM

January 5-March 14, 2009

SPRING TERM

March 30-June 20, 2009

Policies

Re-registration is required for each term. • Payment Plans are available, see details. • Please familiarize yourself with our registration information, important dates, school policies, and refund policies.

Materials

Prices include applicable taxes and materials, unless "Materials List Provided" is indicated.

Material lists will be available for download in PDF format at least two weeks prior to the start of class. The School reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment up to one week prior to the published start date; we are not responsible for purchased art supplies.

Acrylic Painting I

Sadko Hadzihasanovic´• Martha Johnson • Lydia Panart • Anna Yuschuck

An introduction to acrylic painting, this course is suitable for beginners, or as a refresher for those who have not painted for some time. Students will concentrate on developing their perceptual skills through a series of exercises, which will gradually increase in range and complexity. The class will have the opportunity to work from a variety of photo images and still life objects. Several canvases will be completed over the duration of the course. Topics covered include the fundamentals of colour theory, the study of light and shadow, composition, visual perspective and paint handling and application.

Materials list provided

Thursday 9:30 am-12:00 pm • A. Yuschuk

Fall: $435.00

Winter: $360.00

Spring: $395.00

Thursday 7:00-9:30 pm • M. Johnson

Fall: $435.00

Winter: $360.00

Spring: $395.00

Friday 12:45-3:45 pm • S. Hadzihasanovic´

Fall: $495.00

Saturday 11:00 am-1:00 pm • L. Panart

Fall: $380.00

Acrylic Painting II

Sadko Hadzihasanovic´• Lydia Panart

This course is suitable for those who have some understanding of acrylic painting. Students will work from a live model, still life and photos, while concentrating on developing perceptual skills. Specific lessons include advanced colour theory, paint handling, and paint application.

Model fee included, materials list provided

Friday 12:45-3:45 pm • S. Hadzihasanovic´

Winter: $425.00

Saturday 11:00 am-1:00 pm • L. Panart

Winter: $320.00

Advanced Acrylic Studies

Martha Johnson

This studio course is designed for students who wish to develop a body of work with the possibility of exhibiting pieces in the future. The three terms build successively on each other. It is therefore recommended that students attend all three terms. Students who wish to attend only the winter or spring term should have strong painting skills.

Tuesday 7:00-10:00 pm

TERM I

Over the course of this term, a number of paintings will be completed with emphasis on the pace and finishing skills to develop an art piece. Students will look at how to successfully compose, build and finish a painting. Much individual attention will be given to each student in order to further his/her painting goals. The subject matter for this term focuses on still life, landscape and photo references.

Materials list provided

Fall: $510.00

TERM II

Painting projects will continue on an individual basis, addressing the artistic direction that the student is moving towards. The subject of study will primarily be the human figure, both nude and clothed. Time will be spent on setting up the subject matter and developing an individualized approach to the work.

Model fee included, materials list provided

Winter: $425.00

TERM III

The subject of study this term will vary according to the students' interests, with the objective being the continuation of developing one's own individual style and conceptualizing and producing a number of works for exhibition purposes. The class will focus on problem-solving techniques for painting issues that arise. Time will be spent on positive and supportive group critique.

Materials list provided

Spring: $465.00

Acrylic Painting: Independent Studies

Sadko Hadzihasanovic´

This class will help students further define and develop their own personal painting style under the guidance of a professional artist. Through lessons geared at refining perceptual skills, paint application and advanced colour comprehension, as well as integrating and layering images and multiple canvases, students will begin to create a body of work based on their own interests and subject matter-still life, photos and existing images. This course is suitable for those with previous acrylic painting experience.

Materials list provided

Friday 12:45-3:45 pm

Spring: $495.00

Experimental Acrylics

Lydia Panart

This course is a painting adventure designed for those who would like to discover the different applications of acrylics, including fluid acrylics and the exciting effects created by combining them with various mixed media, such as gels, collage and a variety of texturing materials. Different painting styles will be explored according to subject matter, ranging from still life, landscape, portrait and photo references, as well as non-representational compositions.

Model fee included, materials list provided

Saturday 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Spring: $325.00

Abstract Acrylic Painting

Lydia Panart

This is an inspiring, process-oriented course for those who are willing to delve into the creative journey towards abstract painting. Students will be encouraged to explore language, foster emotional richness, spontaneity and experimentation and to develop conceptual ideas. Helpful visual information on modern art will be provided with an emphasis on composition, balance, colour, form and symbolism, the representation of motion and the superimposition of images in the organization of space. Both one-on-one and group critiques are aimed at enhancing individual growth. Media will mainly include acrylics and liquid acrylics. Collage and various media or materials of the student's choice can be introduced to experiment with different techniques.

Materials list provided

Wednesday 9:15-11:45 am

Fall: $450.00

Winter: $350.00

Spring: $415.00

Photo-Based Acrylic Painting

Linda Kooluris Dobbs

If you are serious about learning technique and want professional results, then this is the class for you. Using acrylic paint, students will learn how to go beyond the photograph to create truly original paintings. Students may choose to work from their own photos or from other photographic sources. Some painting experience is preferable. Emphasis will be placed on composition, underpainting and glazing, colour theory and mixing, and how they apply to the medium.

Materials list provided

Tuesday 9:15 am-12:15 pm

Fall: $500.00

Winter: $400.00

Spring: $455.00

Art 101

Linda Prussick

Designed for beginners and those who would like to explore art at a beginner level, this program introduces participants to an exciting range of media, tools and techniques and exposes the elements of art and design in artmaking. For the fall and winter terms, students will focus on drawing and painting and for the spring, students are encouraged to work on individualized projects, based on the student's interests. Much guidance and individual attention will be provided to allow students to develop their unique approach to creating art. No previous experience required.

Wednesday 1:00-3:00 pm

Fall: Studies in Drawing $400.00

Winter: Studies in Painting $325.00

Spring: Independent Studies $400.00

Painting 101

Jennifer Hinrichs

Designed for the novice painter and those who would like a refresher in the basics of painting varying subject matter, this program introduces participants to an exciting range of techniques, approaches and possibilities in artmaking. Each term, students will focus on the basics of a different painting theme and subject – Still Life, Landscape and Abstraction – using watercolour, acrylic and oil paints. The elements of art and design will be addressed, including simple colour theory. Plenty of guidance and individual attention will be provided to allow the student to develop his or her unique approach to painting. No previous experience required.

Sunday 1:00-4:00 pm

Fall: Studies in Still Life $550.00

Winter: Studies in Landscape $380.00

Spring: Studies in Abstraction $350.00

Principles of Design in Creating Art

Lydia Panart

This course is designed to develop one’s own artistic work using the elements and principles of design as the main impetus for learning. Using a variety of concepts such as brainstorming, creative problem solving and discussion, students will enhance their creativity and art making skills, exploring both 2- and 3-dimensional drawing and painting projects. Many techniques and media will be employed including graphite, conte´, chalk, pastel, ink, acrylic, collage and 3-D modeling. Using these materials, students will gain a better understanding of the application of colour, contrast, notions of perspective, manipulation of space, expression of movement and transformation in a variety of subject matter.

Materials list provided

Wednesday 12:30-3:30 pm

Fall: $550.00

Winter: $425.00

Spring: $495.00

Drawing & Painting

Lydia Panart

This course is perfect for novice students and those who wish to further develop their drawing and painting abilities by working with varied subject matter, media and techniques over a three term span. Each term will build successively on the other. It is therefore recommended that students attend all three terms. Students wishing to attend only the winter or spring term should have some previous drawing and painting skills.

Monday 12:45-3:15 pm

TERM I

The Still Life – Look, Describe, Analyze, Interpret-Creative projects will lead students to apply the elements of design, such as line, shape, form, colour, texture and space in strong compositions of still life. The goals are to strengthen skills, to get the most from each exercise and to develop critical thinking.

Materials list provided

Fall: $425.00

TERM II

Nature – Combining the skills acquired in the previous term, students will learn different techniques to represent natural and manmade environments using graphite, conté, chalk pastels and acrylic paint among others.

Materials list provided

Winter: $325.00

TERM III

People and their Surroundings – As a first step, students will explore the language of sketching by working from a live model to study different postures of the human figure. The class will subsequently apply these basic skills to projects based on the study of people in different contexts: at the park, at a cafe, at a train station, on a street, etc. In addition, supportive technical information will be covered, such as choice of media, shading techniques, gesture drawing, varying quality of line and composition and appropriate colour mixing and usage, in order to place the subject effectively in outdoor or indoor settings. An introduction to portraiture will be included as well.

Model fee included, materials list provided

Spring: $375.00

Landscape Drawing & Painting

Lydia Panart

This course is designed for students who are interested in developing their drawing and painting skills in landscape studies. This individualized approach accommodates both the beginner or the more experienced painter. Organized into three terms, attendance in all three sessions is recommended for students who wish to gain the full benefit of the program. Students who wish to attend only the winter or spring term should have some acrylic painting experience.

Monday 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Wednesday 7:00-10:00 pm

TERM I

Working from a photo reference of a manmade setting with natural elements, students will be introduced to drawing fundamentals including composition, perspective, fore-/mid-/background and landmark representation. The same scene will then be developed using the painting techniques of colour theory/mixing and paint handling/application to achieve transitions, contrast and sense of depth. Students will have the opportunity to bring complementary landscape images to practice and refine their drawing and painting skills.

Materials list provided

Monday 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Fall: $475.00

Wednesday 7:00-10:00 pm

Fall: $475.00

TERM II

This term, the subjects of study will be forests, mountainscapes and country scenes and will allow students to focus on an in-depth exploration of colour mixing and painting techniques. The class will learn how to use brushstrokes to create various effects such as blending, layering, colour transitions and varying foliage densities.

Materials list provided

Monday 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Winter: $365.00

Wednesday 7:00-10:00 pm

Winter: $395.00

TERM III

Focusing on water scenes, ranging from still reflecting lakes and seaside sunsets to turbulent waters, students will learn to express the qualities of reflection, transparency, movement and depth to emphasize the interaction of the natural elements (sky, water, rock formation, shoreline). Specific techniques will include the use of a palette knife, different brushstrokes and the introduction of fluid acrylics combined with different mediums to create stronger effects.

Materials list provided

Monday 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Spring: $395.00

Wednesday 7:00-10:00 pm

Spring: $440.00