An art instructor since 2003, I have developed a visual arts teaching curriculum that is continuously evolving and changing with new content added regularly. I focus my efforts on teaching art in a way that is engaging, challenging, and individualized, for participants at all levels.
Registration for all classes is through GNAG (Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group), visit www.GNAG.ca for more information. In person classes are held at the Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa ON.
Tuesdays from November 1 to December 6, 2022, 6 weeks
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM
$168
Max: 8 participants
Continue the journey! If you currently draw or paint and want guidance on how to improve your artwork join us for this online class. Work on the subject matter of your choice in your preferred medium: pencil, charcoal, ink, coloured pencil, water soluble pencil, soft pastel, paint (oil or acrylic). If you have done in person classes simply pick up where you left off.
How it works: E mail a photo of your work in progress each week. I print it and review it live during class, respond to your specific questions, suggest next steps, demonstrate techniques, the use of line, tone and colour to create depth, improve composition (and more!).
You will have access to a video recording of each class.
Wednesdays 9:45 AM to 11:45 AM, November 2 to December 7, 6 weeks
Location: Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, ON
$168
All Levels
Max: 10 participants
Start with the basics of line drawing, working from reference photos that are supplied. Learn about rough sketches, making corrections, measuring, plumb lines, perspective, shading and creating the illusion of depth. From there you can move on to varied subject matter using your own reference photos, a range of media, and use colour as you continue to advance your drawing skills.
Media: graphite pencil, coloured pencil (incl. water soluble), charcoal, pen and ink, soft pastels.
Wednesdays, 12:15 PM to 2:45 PM (2.5 hrs.), November 2 to December 7, 6 weeks
$210
Location: Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Max: 10 participants
In this course you will learn an approach to painting with one on one guidance and instruction. You can work on the subject matter of your choice and at your own pace. For those with no prior painting experience reference photos will be provided to get you started. Instruction includes a range of painting techniques (blending, softening edges, scumbling, glazing), colour theory and colour mixing using a limited palette, compositional elements and creating the illusion of depth.
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