ART JOURNEYS

Students will repurpose an old hardcover children's book to express thoughts and ideas.  We will explore journal backgrounds and the many different mediums/materials that can inspire the endless possibilities of your artistic journey.  Many different art techniques will be practiced during this session.  Participants will create single and double page journal style layouts as a ground for personal artworks and memory journals. 

Students will be supplied with a used book for their work and all related materials will be provided.        

5 seats  (1 of 5 available)

$80.00 (this cost reflects extra time and use of various materials for this Journey)

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FOCUS:  Textiles, Environmental Inspiration, Themes

Students will work on one project that will be a culmination of finding a theme, inspiration, or expression of a current event, choosing related materials and working with a variety of weaving techniques.

6 seats  ( 6 of 6 available )

$76.00  (due to shorter time frame)

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That's What You THINK!

In this drawing series, learn to draw what you really see... not what you think you see.  A nature focused intensive to find pattern, texture and line in nature.  The natural world around us is beautiful, but it gets really mind-blowing when you look deeply at nature's artwork. Let's look... and draw!

$10 WORTH of quality art supplies will remain with the student

graphite, ink, charcoal, blending stomp, pencil crayons, woodless crayons, chalk pastel

What makes a great clubhouse sandwich?  Layers of delicious flavours of course!  What makes a great artist trading card?  Layers of interesting mediums of course!  Use these small grounds (2.5" x 3.5" cards) to learn how to create interest and depth in artworks.  Students will complete this session with at least 1 plastic pocket of 9 artist trading cards.

mixed media, recycled materials, ink, found materials

Participants will create single and double page journal style layouts as a ground for personal artworks and memory journals. 

Students will repurpose an old book to express thoughts, ideas and a place in time.  We will explore journal backgrounds and the many different mediums/materials that can inspire the endless possibilities of your artistic journey.  Many different art techniques will be practiced during this session.

Students will be supplied with a used book for their work and all related materials will be provided.        

Students will learn how to build an armature and create an abstract sculpture finished with acrylic paint.  A collaborative cardboard sculpture will also be part of this journey.  All materials provided.

No experience necessary.

FOCUS:  Alberta Landscapes, Composition, Proportion, Artist Statement

Students will work on two projects.  One, an abstract piece using inspiration from "How Things Move" (wheels, birds, kids, appliances etc...).  Two, a landscape piece focusing on Alberta landscapes (prairies, rocky mountains, farms, lakes etc...).  Artists will write a statement to describe the process for one of their projects.

FOCUS: Picasso's Work, Themes, Art Critique, Painting

Students will work on two projects.  One, after viewing several photographs of Picasso throughout his life, students will do a pencil/charcaol portrait of Picasso. Two, a monochromatic guitar featuring geometric shapes using tempera paint.

FOCUS:  Techniques, Watercolour Vocabulary, Explore Materials

Students will work on two projects. One, an abstract piece focusing on repetition, shape and brushwork.  Two, a botanical/floral piece using specific brushstrokes and wet on dry technique.

FOCUS:  Creativity, Mixed Media, Recycled Materials, Dazzling Techniques

Students will explore endless possibilities using these small grounds (2.5" x 3.5" cards).  Artist Trading Cards have world recognition and are a fun way to try art with low creative risk.

FOCUS:  Techniques, Exploration of Printmaking, Anatomy of a Bike

Students will work on basic printmaking exploration and create 1 formal project.  The formal project will be a black ink bicycle using found objects that replicate the anatomy of a bicycle.

FOCUS:  Public Art Sculptures (Study), Reflection, Problem Solving

Students will work on 3 projects.  One, Symbols of Self using model magic clay.  two, found object tower/sculpture, three, a monochromatic sculpture inspired by the work of Louise Nevelson.

FOCUS:  Process of Art, Drawing Vocabulary, Exploration of Materials

Students will work on two projects.  One, using inspiration from nature, students will create a resist painting with oil pastels and watercolour. Two, students will create a mini book of ink created drawings focusing on shapes and textures in nature.

FOCUS:  The Art of Emily Carr, Colour Harmony, Lines in Nature

Students will work on two projects.  One, a Carr inspired landscape using mixed media.  Two, a line focused artwork to demonstrate how texture can be created in art or to create movement.

FOCUS:  Textiles, Environmental Inspiration, Themes

Students will work on one project that will be a culmination of finding a theme or inspiration, choosing related materials and working with a variety of weaving techniques.  

FOCUS:  Creativity, Mixed Media, Recycled Materials, Dazzling Techniques

Students will explore endless possibilities using these small grounds (2.5" x 3.5" cards).  Artist Trading Cards have world recognition and are a fun way to try art with low creative risk.

FOCUS:  Drawing, 3D Objects, Perspective, Light and Shadow

Students will explore drawing techniques related to still life.  A variety of still life scenarios will provide opportunities for problem solving and practicing drawing techniques.  Students will create a sampling of works based on their observations and will add other mediums to enhance their work.

FOCUS:  Understanding Materials, Exploration, Brush Skills

Students will begin to understand how to work with watercolour and develop brush skills using this delicate paint.  There will be lots of skill development and a few small "finished" works to take away at the end.

FOCUS:  Techniques, Watercolour Vocabulary, Exploring Materials

This is a BEGINNER, beginner class.  Introductory Exploration

FOCUS:  Techniques, Watercolour Vocabulary, Exploring Materials