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  • This class introduces young artists to the awesome world of watercolour! We’ll take the students on a fun ride through some of the key skills and techniques used to create some beautiful watercolour pieces. Some techniques include wet on wet, wet on dry, gradients, colour blending, salt, relief painting, resistance painting, and bubbles! Projects will frequently be focused on animals, seasons and nature. No previous experience is expected. *All materials included: Watercolour paper, watercolour paints, paint brushes, crayons, markers, paint palettes, aprons Ages 5-11 Runs Wednesdays, 4:30-6pm
    Spring 2024 Start/end week: Apr 8 – Jun 17 10 weeks (no classes May 20) Summer 2024 Start/end week: Jul 2 – Sept 2 10 weeks (no classes Jul 1 Canada Day) Fall 2024 Start/end week: Sept 30 – Dec 9 10 weeks (no classes Oct 14)
     
  • Come enjoy the studio space to work on your own personal projects. No curriculum, no assignments, no specific lessons, however an instructor will be present to assist and teach or share whatever you may like to ask. Take some time on your own to just be creative, be inspired by, and inspire other artists.
  • Learn how to paint using this fast drying paint. During this course, you will learn how to manipulate acrylics while also learning art basics such as value, color mixing, and composition. Michelle will guide you from the beginnings of getting to know your mixes, brush stroke techniques, and much more.   Instructor:  Michelle Teitsma Michelle is a local artist and teacher who specializes in acrylics, oils and watercolours with line. She has exhibited and taught throughout the Niagara-Hamilton area and is currently teaching at DVSA and Creative Insight Pottery. She was a partner with the Jordan Art Gallery for a number of years, and had been on the advisory board for the Grimsby art gallery before moving to Dundas. https://www.michelleteitsmafineart.com/ Classes run Saturdays, 10am-12pm
    Spring 2024 Start/end week: Apr 8 – Jun 17 10 weeks (no classes May 20) Summer 2024 Start/end week: Jul 2 – Sept 2 10 weeks (no classes Jul 1 Canada Day) Fall 2024 Start/end week: Sept 30 – Dec 9 10 weeks (no classes Oct 14)
  • Initial classes include how to prepare a value sketch, effective drawing for Acrylic painting. During these classes students will learn the importance of shape, value and color with Acrylic painting techniques with stronger compositions and much more. We will learn light and shadow effects and how to paint landscapes with confidence. Group and individual instructions will be provided to students. Students provide their own materials. We will handle different seasons. *Students are to provide their own materials *Suggested materials list:         Paints – Winsor and Newton, Liquitex and Golden are good brands to consider. Try to get a basic assortment of different colors:
    • reds
    • blues
    • yellows
    • paynes grey
    • greens
    • white
    • brownsBrushes:A mixture of Flat, Filbert & Round in an assortment of different sizes. Have at least one 10/0 for fine details. Canvas – your choice of smaller size canvasses (not too huge please). As we progress you may explore larger or smaller canvas sizes.Other Materials:
    • Washable or disposable palatte
    • Rags and/or paper towels
    • Ruler
    • Pencil
    • Palette knife (optional) 
    Instructor: Bhairavi Talpade Bhairavi is a multidisciplinary artist, she expresses herself with different art forms like painting, craft, sculpture and pyrography. She handles different painting mediums: watercolors, oil pastels, pen-ink and acrylics. Bhairavi was born in an artistic Indian family. She continued to balance between Commercial Arts and Fine Arts professionally for years. https://www.facebook.com/ImpressionsByBhairavi https://bhairavitalpade.wixsite.com/graphicdesigner Classes run Wednesdays
    Spring 2024 Start/end week: Apr 8 – Jun 17 10 weeks (no classes May 20) Summer 2024 Start/end week: Jul 2 – Sept 2 10 weeks (no classes Jul 1 Canada Day) Fall 2024 Start/end week: Sept 30 – Dec 9 10 weeks (no classes Oct 14)
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  • We will learn how to paint still life, floral, landscape , birds , figures etc. subjects with confidence. Few classes include how to prepare a value sketch, effective drawing for watercolour. We will also learn imaginative textures, glazing, and creating reflective surfaces with focus on loose watercolours, wet on wet, dry brush effect, pen-wash and other techniques. Group and individual instructions will be provided to students. Suitable for beginner-intermediate level.  Runs Wednesdays – TOP FLOOR
    Spring 2024 Start/end week: Apr 8 – Jun 17 10 weeks (no classes May 20) Summer 2024 Start/end week: Jul 2 – Sept 2 10 weeks (no classes Jul 1 Canada Day) Fall 2024 Start/end week: Sept 30 – Dec 9 10 weeks (no classes Oct 14)
  • We will learn how to draw still life, floral, landscape, birds, figures, etc. subjects with pastels. We will also learn to create textures, reflective surfaces, and atmospheric effects with a focus on pastel techniques. Group and individual instructions will be provided to students. Runs Mondays – TOP FLOOR
    Spring 2024 Start/end week: Apr 8 – Jun 17 10 weeks (no classes May 20) Summer 2024 Start/end week: Jul 2 – Sept 2 10 weeks (no classes Jul 1 Canada Day) Fall 2024 Start/end week: Sept 30 – Dec 9 10 weeks (no classes Oct 14)
     
     
  • Discover how developing your drawing skills translates to building more confidence for painting! We will explore both drawing and painting, exploring still life, shape, form, perspective, etc in both drawing and painting together. Runs Thursdays
    Spring 2024 Start/end week: Apr 8 – Jun 17 10 weeks (no classes May 20) Summer 2024 Start/end week: Jul 2 – Sept 2 10 weeks (no classes Jul 1 Canada Day) Fall 2024 Start/end week: Sept 30 – Dec 9 10 weeks (no classes Oct 14)
     
  • Materials: sketchbooks, pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, coloured pencils, watercolour paper, paint brushes, watercolours, black pens, markers, construction paper, oil pastel, chalk pastel, canvases or canvas paper, acrylic paint, paint palettes, paint brushes, rulers. Description: This beginner/intermediate class covers fundamental fine art skills. Students will learn to draw and paint still-life, portraits, landscapes, and subjects of their own choosing. This course will dive into both realistic and abstract art in a variety of styles, referencing great artists and movements such as surrealism, cubism, pop art, impressionism, and more. Students will begin by practicing basic techniques, sketching, and observation skills regardless of previous experience. The instructor will then work with each student to choose a project that is both challenging and inspiring for their level of ability. No previous experience is expected. Runs Tuesdays – TOP FLOOR
    Spring 2024 Start/end week: Apr 8 – Jun 17 10 weeks (no classes May 20) Summer 2024 Start/end week: Jul 2 – Sept 2 10 weeks (no classes Jul 1 Canada Day) Fall 2024 Start/end week: Sept 30 – Dec 9 10 weeks (no classes Oct 14)
  • Ages: 5-9 Materials: construction paper, cardstock paper, standard paper, watercolour paper, newspaper/magazine scraps, glue sticks, pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, markers, oil pastel, chalk pastel, canvases or canvas paper, acrylic paint, paint palettes, paint brushes, aprons, scissors. Description: This class introduces young artists to fundamental skills such as observing shapes, light and shadow, basic perspective, and colour mixing. Students will be exposed to a variety of materials such as acrylic paint, watercolour, coloured pencils, oil pastels, and collage. Projects will frequently be focused around famous artists such as Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Yayoi Kusama, and Maud Lewis, giving students an understanding of different art movements and styles. No previous experience is expected. Runs Sundays – TOP FLOOR
    Spring 2024 Start/end week: Apr 8 – Jun 17 10 weeks (no classes May 20) Summer 2024 Start/end week: Jul 2 – Sept 2 10 weeks (no classes Jul 1 Canada Day) Fall 2024 Start/end week: Sept 30 – Dec 9 10 weeks (no classes Oct 14)
  • Kids will get creative and messy, drawing, painting, splattering in the art studio, and rolling, pinching, sculpting, and turning clay in the pottery studio. Lots of fun and room for creative exploration Runs Fridays
    *Classes run 10 weeks:
    Spring 2024 Start/end week: Apr 8 – Jun 17 10 weeks (no classes May 20) Summer 2024 Start/end week: Jul 2 – Sept 2 10 weeks (no classes Jul 1 Canada Day) Fall 2024 Start/end week: Sept 30 – Dec 9 10 weeks (no classes Oct 14)
     
     
  • Kids will get creative and messy, drawing, painting, splattering in the art studio, and rolling, pinching, sculpting, and turning clay in the pottery studio. Lots of fun and room for creative exploration Runs Fridays
    *Classes run 10 weeks
    Spring 2024 Start/end week: Apr 8 – Jun 17 10 weeks (no classes May 20) Summer 2024 Start/end week: Jul 2 – Sept 2 10 weeks (no classes Jul 1 Canada Day) Fall 2024 Start/end week: Sept 30 – Dec 9 10 weeks (no classes Oct 14)