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ART INSTRUCTORS AND LESSONS

Beginner Watercolour Lessons with Melinda Calway

“A fun introduction to watercolour painting.  Everyone learns at different speeds and you will enjoy working and receiving assistance at your own pace from a patient instructor.  Get a good foundation to build from!”

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  • Colour  theory and how to mix colours
  • Watercolour techniques – washes, glazes, wet into wet, dry brush, masking fluid, etc.
  • Composition of a good painting
  • And much more!

Morning Sessions:  Thursdays, 10 – 12 noon
Starting:  January 14, 2010 (call or email to reserve your spot)
5-class package – $100 + GST
Also available – Drop-in classes (pay-as-you-go) – $25 + GST per session

Start-up kit $75 (will last a long time)

Check out your instructor:  www.timelessgraphics.ca

Watercolour Lessons with Maurice Snelgrove

“Give yourself a break from the cares of the world… indulge your artistic side, learn some basic skills or build on those you already have.”

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Basic watercolour techniques applied to a variety of subject matter: still life, landscape, figures, etc. More advanced subjects may be painted from life, photographs, or imagination. Can accomodate varying levels of learners. Critiquing at the end of each class.

10 Afternoon Sessions: Tuesdays, 1 – 4 pm
Starting March 23, 2010 (call to reserve your spot: 416-431-2772)
$325 + GST

10 Evening Sessions: Wednesdays, 7 – 10 pm
Starting March 24, 2010 (call to reserve your spot: 416-431-2772)
$325 + GST

Supplies Required:

  • watercolour palette
  • selection of watercolour brushes (#4, #6, #12)
  • pointed and/or flats
  • paper for sketching and watercolour (140 lbs min)
  • pencils
  • erasers
  • boards for painting

Check out your instructor: www.mauricesnelgrove.com

Drawing Lessons with Dianne Richardson

In this 5-week course, students will be using a variety of drawing materials to work throughDianne Richardson a series of exercises designed to develop drawing and observational skills.  Great for beginners!

5 Morning Sessions: Wednesdays, 10-12 noon Starting March 24, 2010
(call to reserve your spot: 416-431-2772)
$100 + GST

Also available – Drop-in classes (pay-as-you-go) – $25 + GST per session

Supplies Required:

  • 1 coil bound sketch book 11 x 14 inches
  • 1 of of each of the following: 3H, HB, 3B graphite pencils
  • 1 kneadable eraser

Watercolour Workshop with Atanur Dogan

“In 2004, the Portrait Society of Canada selected Atanur Dogan, as one of five portrait artists, deemed best in the world”

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  • demonstration of portrait/landscape watercolour painting.
  • demonstration of watercolour techniques.
  • a chance to paint your own art with Atanur’s assistance.

Dates: TBA

$50.00 + GST per session

Supplies Required:

  • Basic watercolour materials.
  • A photo of the subject you would like to paint.

Check out your instructor: www.doganart.com