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"I loved Rachel’s class and found it to be inspiring and helpful as I try to work through a bit of a creative and personal mind block. There was a good mix of time spent looking at the work of selected women abstract artists followed by well-led practical exercises that could be completed during class or worked on further. Your interest and enthusiasm was clear through all five weeks of the class and I wish there were more!” - Janine
"I thought that the class was the perfect balance—lots of interesting information about fascinating artists (most of whom were new to me), plus plenty of time to try out the new techniques ourselves. Rachel, you were an excellent guide, and your enthusiastic knowledge of art history put things in perspective and encouraged interesting discussion.” - Andie Pilot (Geneva)
"This class was great! It made me relive my younger high school days! I would love to continue with 'next steps' or 'drawing 2'. Definitely made me look forward to Monday evenings. Rachel's demeanor is great! Her feedback and inclusiveness made it a comfortable environment."
Itzel Rendon
"This course is a great intro to drawing. I really appreciate the focus on the right brain orientations and learning to be in a more receptive and curious state. The warm-up exercises were often fun and novel which helped with getting out of a left brain analytical state.[I particularly enjoyed] The warm-up exercises and the collegial atmosphere of sharing our successes and challenges with other classmates."
S. Siskind
Sandra Tarantino received a Bachelor of Fine Arts through the Ontario College of Art and Design and Bachelor of Education at Western University. She has actively participated in the artistic community as Founder and Director of C1 art space from 2004-2011 and Co-founding Director of AWOL Gallery and Studios from 1996-2012. She is a past recipient of the Ontario Arts Council’s Visual Artist Grant (2007, 2005, 2003), Exhibition Assistance Grant (2006, 2005) and Artist in Education Grant (from 2008 to 2012). Teaching all ages in a variety of media including mural creation, mixed media painting and ceramic sculpture, she currently teaches at Avenue Road Arts School and throughout GTA communities and schools with various arts organizations including VIBE Arts. Tarantino’s personal art practice incorporates elements of both painting and sculpture through shaped canvases, ceramic figurative pieces and other mixed media work, which are held in private and corporate collections across Canada, U.S.A and Europe. Visit www.sandratarantino.com.
Sandra Tarantino received a Bachelor of Fine Arts through the Ontario College of Art and Design and Bachelor of Education at Western University. She has actively participated in the artistic community as Founder and Director of C1 art space from 2004-2011 and Co-founding Director of AWOL Gallery and Studios from 1996-2012. She is a past recipient of the Ontario Arts Council’s Visual Artist Grant (2007, 2005, 2003), Exhibition Assistance Grant (2006, 2005) and Artist in Education Grant (from 2008 to 2012). Teaching all ages in a variety of media including mural creation, mixed media painting and ceramic sculpture, she currently teaches at Avenue Road Arts School and throughout GTA communities and schools with various arts organizations including VIBE Arts. Tarantino’s personal art practice incorporates elements of both painting and sculpture through shaped canvases, ceramic figurative pieces and other mixed media work, which are held in private and corporate collections across Canada, U.S.A and Europe. Visit www.sandratarantino.com.
Kristina D’Angelo received an Honours B.A. and a Masters degree in Fine Art History from the University of Toronto. In 2009, she graduated with a Bachelor in Education from OISE at the University of Toronto. Kristina has worked at the Avenue Road Arts School for the past fifteen years in administration and as a teacher in both the preschool and after school programs. She is currently the School’s Associate Director & Art Curator. She has taught at The Abelard School and has participated in numerous special art events and workshops run through the Arts School.
Kristina D’Angelo received an Honours B.A. and a Masters degree in Fine Art History from the University of Toronto. In 2009, she graduated with a Bachelor in Education from OISE at the University of Toronto. Kristina has worked at the Avenue Road Arts School for the past fifteen years in administration and as a teacher in both the preschool and after school programs. She is currently the School’s Associate Director & Art Curator. She has taught at The Abelard School and has participated in numerous special art events and workshops run through the Arts School.
Kristina D’Angelo received an Honours B.A. and a Masters degree in Fine Art History from the University of Toronto. In 2009, she graduated with a Bachelor in Education from OISE at the University of Toronto. Kristina has worked at the Avenue Road Arts School for the past fifteen years in administration and as a teacher in both the preschool and after school programs. She is currently the School’s Associate Director & Art Curator. She has taught at The Abelard School and has participated in numerous special art events and workshops run through the Arts School.
