Course Description
Our weekly classes for kids, youth, and adults incorporate a classroom setting where frontal instruction, demonstration of techniques, and directed activity learning occurs in an inclusive, supportive, and calm environment. Music is often played in the background and students are encouraged to explore different styles of art as they discover and fine-tune an artistic voice within each project. Registered students receive a course outline prior to the start of each term, which lists their projects, media, and learning outcomes for the session.
Media: Pencil Crayons, Oil Pastels, Soft Pastels, Watercolours, Tempera, and Clay
Students will explore the basic elements of art: line, shape, texture, colour, value and space through themes related to their daily lives and develop creative imagination through story illustrations. Using the works of 20th century artists as a source of inspiration, students will create original works of art that communicate thoughts and feelings. An introduction to self critique and art appreciation will aid students' progress as they gain a better understanding of personal artistic decision while they work to complete each project.
Duration: 1hr weekly / 12wk session
Media: Graphite, Coloured Pencils, Oil Pastels, Soft Pastels, Watercolours, Acrylic, and Clay
Students will be introduced to different media, styles, and techniques and develop a sense of design, starting with the basics of composition and colour theory. They will learn how to create light, volume, and space integrating these elements into the overall composition with the emphasis on principles of design. Throughout the term, students will explore the creative, decision-making process of an artist through age related themes, with an emphasis on group critique and art appreciation.
Duration: 1.5hrs weekly / 12wk sessions
Media: Graphite, Charcoal, Oil Pastels, Soft Pastels, Coloured Pencils, Acrylic Paint, Watercolour Paint, and Clay.
Students will discover their own personal style and individual expression while learning the techniques needed for creating works of art. They will explore various drawing materials and experiment with different painting techniques. Introduced to the diversity of styles based on notable 20th century artists, art movements, and cultural art from around the world, students will continue to develop a better understanding of the elements of art and principles of design through their own works of art.
Duration: 1.5hrs weekly / 12wk sessions
Media: Graphite, Charcoal, Conte, Ink, Coloured Pencils, Oil Pastels, Soft Pastels, Watercolour Paint, Acrylic Paint, and Clay
Students will develop their own personal style and individual expression, as they experiment with a range of materials, processes and techniques needed for creating works of art. They will explore various drawing and painting styles within the context of contemporary, historical and cultural art. Working through a critical analysis process when evaluating their own work, p rojects will vary in depth, style and technique to ensure a wide spectrum of artwork that can be included within a portfolio intended for post-secondary application.
Duration: 2hrs weekly / 12wk session
Media: Graphite, Charcoal, Conte, Ink, Coloured Pencils, Oil Pastels, Soft Pastels, Acrylic Paint, and Watercolour Paint
This class is designed for adults wishing to develop their drawing and painting abilities, refine composition and explore new artistic styles. Students will work with a range of materials, processes and techniques. Subject matter may include still life, landscape, abstract and figurative art inspired by 19th, 20th and 21st century artists, art movements, and cultural art from around the world. Projects encourage students to explore and develop a personalized artistic style while learning about and gaining inspiration from notable artists and art movements.
Open to all levels.
Duration: 2hrs weekly / 10wk session
A list of materials will be sent to each participant upon registration.
Offered on a month-by-month basis, these workshops are designed for adults wishing to develop their drawing and painting skills, refine composition and explore new artistic styles. Each workshop will cover a different subject matter, media, and technique as students gain knowledge and confidence in their own artistic ability.
Open to all levels.
Duration: 2hrs weekly / 4wk session
