DRAWING

DRAWING: MORE THAN A PENCIL

with David Shkolny

Saturday, September 11

10AM – 4PM

$60 + GST

Learn the basics of how artists "see" while spending an enjoyable afternoon experimenting with a wide variety of sketching media. The technical aspects of each materials application will be explored in a fun and relaxed environment. Discover the difference between charcoal, graphite, conté and pastels to name a few. Examples of the many types of paper, the importance of playing on different surfaces and combining media will be explained.

WATERCOLOUR

WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPES

with Frank Haddock

Sunday, September 12

1 – 4 PM

$35 + GST

Have you ever wanted to create a landscape painting using watercolours? This workshop will allow you to learn how to make clouds, mountains, trees and so much more in one fun filled afternoon. You will learn about the materials artists use when painting with watercolours. Handouts, demonstrations, and plenty of professional attention make this a perfect introduction to an environmentally friendly paint medium!

CHINESE CALIGRAPHY

with Willie Wong

Saturday, November 13

2 – 5PM

$35 + GST

This is an introductory course to learn the formation, development and different styles of Chinese calligraphy. By practicing the right technique of how to use simple brush and ink you can create a piece of art that flows freely. Students will study basic Chinese characters to use in fine art or leisure craft applications.

CHINESE PAINTING

INTERMEDIATE CHINESE PAINTING

with Willie Wong

Saturday, November 13

10AM – 1PM

$35 + GST

Chinese painting is one of the oldest artistic traditions in the world. In this intermediate class students will learn about a variety of oriental painting techniques including “Bone painting" and "Boneless painting” with ink and watercolor on rice paper. Different techniques will be demonstrated to guide you through this three hour workshop.

ENCAUSTICS

ENCAUSTICS

with Kim Fjordbotten

Saturday, October 30

10AM – 4PM

$60 + GST

It is more than melted wax! Using traditional hot brushes and palettes, we’ll layer and fuse smooth glazes; build texture using cold brushing techniques; manipulate paint with a heated stylus; and excavate with etching tools. Mixed-media techniques such as image transfers, encapsulating and mono-printing will be demonstrated. Health and safety will also be discussed.

Fee includes supplies for the day.

OIL PAINTING

NON-TOXIC OIL PAINTING

with Travis McEwen

Sunday, September 19

1 – 3 PM

$25 + GST

New products available in oil painting mean you do not have to use solvents anymore. Learn how to create a safe studio. During the class, you will try oil painting and get to learn about the different qualities of oil paints: selecting colours, brushes, grounds, solvents and mediums, including new less-toxic solvents, and secrets for getting the most from your oils.

SILKSCREEN

with Jill Stanton

Sunday, November 7

12 – 5PM

$60 + GST

This introduction to screen printing will cover the basics from screen preparation to printing. Students will learn about the silkscreen process including stencil making methods, multi-colour registration, ink mixing, and printing on various substrates. The lecture/demonstration will be followed by some hands-on pulling of a couple prints. All materials will be provided. Students will go home with a couple prints and full instructions.

ILLUSTRATION

with Michelle Lawrence

Sunday, November 14

12:30 – 4:30PM

$45 + GST

Students will learn a variety of skills associated with illustration. This four hour workshop includes a brief history of illustration, the opportunity to see and understand where and how illustration is used in its varied forms, as well as a demo of portable illustration mediums and plenty of hands-on time to practice illustration techniques in a challenging way.

ACRYLIC GELS AND TEXTURE

with Kim Fjordbotten

Saturday, September 18

2 – 4PM

$25 + GST

Creating textural effect in acrylics is easy but the diverse range of our selection of gels can be overwhelming. Spend an afternoon learning some basic tips and cool special effects that can be created using acrylic gels, mediums and ground. Practice the simple steps to control shine levels and create translucent textures while extending paint. Experiment with textures and under paintings. Learn how to combine techniques for mixed media effects.

ACRYLICS INTRO

with Kim Fjordbotten

Saturday, September 18

10AM – 12PM

$25 + GST

You will have the opportunity to try acrylic painting and will learn about brushes, palettes, grounds, liquid and gel mediums, varnishes, selecting colors, the differences in brands and secrets for getting the most from your acrylics. Acrylic Gels and Texture Sept 18, 2 - 4PM.

WATERCOLOUR PENCIL

with Susanne Lamoureux

Saturday, October 2

10AM – 4PM

$60 + GST

While focusing on a butterfly and garden theme using watercolour pencils, you will learn how to use wet on wet, glazing and dry layering techniques. The key component of this course will be colour theory and concepts such as local, analogous, and creating colourful blacks. It is a great way to try this wonderful medium and see how you can use three distinct techniques to create a remarkable painting. Nominal fee for photo reference will be charged.

WATERCOLOUR PORTRAITS

with Frank Haddock

Saturday, November 27

10AM – 1PM

$35 + GST

From the initial drawing to the first brush stroke, this course will guide you through the steps you need to know to create a full colour portrait. This comprehensive workshop will show you to key elements needed to bring your portrait paintings to life. You will be shown unique and creative ways to use colour to help you avoid the 'mannequin effect'. Numerous expert demonstrations and exercises will show you how to paint eyes, lips, and nose. You’ll even learn the secrets of creating a likeness! Previous experience with watercolours is necessary.

SOFT PASTEL

SOFT PASTEL LANDSCAPES

with David Shkolny

Sunday, October 3

12:30 – 4:30PM

$45 + GST

This workshop will focus on painting the landscape in an Impressionist style. Students will employ the use of the wonderful new sanded papers available and be instructed in the stages of drawing and layering the pastel to create richly coloured landscapes. No prior experience is necessary. All levels accepted.

COPTIC BOOKBINDING

with Sara Norquay

Saturday, October 23

10AM – 4PM

$60 + GST

Make a small Coptic stitched book of blank pages using postcards for the cover. This hand-stitched binding technique has been around since the 4th century A.D. The spine of these books are particularly attractive, and open to a full 360° or lay it completely flat without risk of damage to the spine.

SATURDAY DEMONSTRATIONS

FREE ART

DEMONSTRATIONS

Twice a day, every Saturday

11 AM and 2 PM

Sept 4 Golden Open

Sept 11 Watersoluble Pencils

Sept 18 Mat Cutting Basics

Sept 25 Repairing Brushes

Oct 2 Resists for Fabric Painting

Oct 9 Walnut Ink

Oct 16 Sanded Pastel Paper

Oct 23 Fluid Acrylic & Ink

Oct 30 Oil Bar

Nov 6 Drawing & Printmaking Papers

Nov 13 Monoprinting

Nov 20 Zen Brush Testing

Nov 27 Silver Point Grounds & Others

Dec 4 Glass & Tile Painting

Dec 11 Gold Leaf & Pearl Ex & TroCol

Dec 18 Small Gifts Demo

The Paint Spot 10032 81 Avenue

EXPERIENCING ART

with Nancy Corrigan

Friday Afternoons

1:00 - 3:30PM

Sept. 17 – Nov. 19

(No classes Oct 8 & Nov 12)

$100/phase or $180 for both

These sessions are for individuals of all experience levels desiring further awareness, and practise with drawing, painting, collage and printing. The focus is on sensitive and individual progress, interests and needs. Art is the experience of the material and creating what you experience! Each session entails a demonstration for the theme of the day with encouragement and suggestions for individual work enhancements. Spontaneous discussions and meditative time to work is respected.

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LIGHT AND COLOUR

LIGHT AND COLUR: URBAN SCAPES

with Pauline Ulliac

Saturday & Sunday

September 25 & 26

9:30AM – 4:30PM

$199 + GST

Learn an approach to creating acrylic paintings filled with colour and light. Discover insights about the structure of the landscape and basic fundamentals of composition, aerial perspective, colour mixing and how to work effectively from photographs. By working with a limited palette (blue, red, yellow and white) students learn how to mix colours and achieve colour harmony.

Supply list at The Paint Spot.

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PRINTMAKING

PHOTOPOLYMER PLATES

with Sara Norquay

Saturday, November 20

10AM – 4PM

$60 + GST

Make gorgeous prints with a fast, safe (non-toxic) printmaking method that uses photopolymer plates, UV sunlight and water. You’ll learn simple techniques for fine art and leisure crafts applications.

Extra materials fee for plates:

$10 - $20

COLLAGE

ACRYLIC COLLAGE

with Kim Fjordbotten

Saturday, November 27

2 – 4PM

$25 + GST

Creating textural effect in acrylics is easy but the diverse range of our selection of gels can be overwhelming. Spend an afternoon learning some basic tips and cool special effects that can be created using acrylic gels, mediums and ground. Experiment with textures as under paintings. Learn how to combine techniques for mixed media effects. Play with collage techniques like creating gel skins and gel transfers.

BOOKMAKING

BOOKMAKING

(Flag & Piano Hinge Books)

with Sara Norquay

Saturday, December 4

10AM – 4PM

$60 + GST

Students will create a sculptural Flag Book in the morning session. Each page of this book has one or more “flags” that can have text or photos pasted on it. The afternoon project is the Piano Hinge Book with skewers. This fun book has an unusual hinge binding of bamboo skewers that act as pins so the pages can move easily. The pages are woven over sticks instead of sewn.

WEEKLY HOME SCHOOL ART

Weekly Home School

Art Classes

Instructor Margot Soltice

$150/term + minimal supplies

(10% student discount)

Term 1 - Drawing

Tuesdays, Sept 7 - 28, Oct 5 & 12

Grades 1 - 6, 9:30AM - 12:30PM

Grades 7 - 12, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

This class is for all skill levels. Drawing is an essential component of art. Students will learn to draw what they see using various materials. Here, they will learn line, composition, and 3 dimensional drawing using shading. This is a good class to take before Home School Art- playing with media, offered in November 2010.

Term 2 - Playing with Media

Tuesdays Nov 2 - 30 & Dec 7

Grades 1 - 6, 9:30AM - 12:30PM

Grades 7 - 12, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

Home School Drawing is recommended, but not essential to take before this class. Here, you will find the prerequisites for most curriculums (it contains a portion of the hours required for a high school option). Your budding artists will experiment with various mediums, including photography (must bring digital camera), printmaking, sculpture and painting. It even offers a look into the art and mind of an old master, giving the students some art history!

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