Acrylic Painting for Beginners
This course is ideal for the beginner artist or painter. Instructor, Robyn Foster will walk
you through the basic techniques to creating an acrylic painting through demonstrations
of many techniques including studio safety, colour theory, paint mixing techniques,
composition and more. In this class we will cover everything from which materials to
purchase, coming up with a subject to paint, to painting techniques and accomplishing
an acrylic painting.
Sundays |Jan 25- Feb 5 |9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | $125/4
Acrylic Painting: Intermediate to Advanced
Students will explore open subject matter, demonstrations, and consultations with the instructor. This ongoing class aims at improving overall painting technique and individual style. Robyn will provide hands-on demonstrations on how to use painting mediums and techniques. Students will be encouraged to explore many painting techniques as it pertains to their interests. Robyn will also discuss some abstraction and how to tackle a large-scale painting for artists who would like to work bigger.
Please bring the materials you wish to use. Some mediums will be provided for demonstrations. Beginner’s acrylic painting or some painting experience is recommended.
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Acrylic Painting Clinic: Problem Paintings
Do you have a painting that you’re struggling with but you feel it still has potential? Bring them in; the good, bad and the ugly! Robyn will help you problem solve and give you pointers and tips to correcting your painting dilemma. Please bring your painting supplies. Suitable for all levels!
Oct 23 | 12:30 - 2:30 | $32/1 | Oliver Woods Community Centre | *Registration begins Aug 17 through Parks and Recreation
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Better Backgrounds: Acrylic Painting
Learn different techniques to painting your background. This workshop covers many options including use of colour to create depth, staining techniques, painting clouds and more! Please bring in a canvas and painting supplies or you can bring in a painting already in progress.
Nov 20 | 12:30 - 2:30 | $32/1 | Oliver Woods Community Centre | *Registration begins Aug 17 through Parks and Recreation
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Confidence with Colour: Acrylic Painting
Do you struggle with using colour in your paintings? Using simple techniques and basic colour mixing this workshop covers how to use colour effectively to create a harmonious painting. Throw aside your colour wheel and numerous tubes of paint and work some colour magic. You won’t need to dig through your paint box anymore to solve your colour dilemmas. Some brush and blending techniques will be included. Please feel free to bring a painting in progress for feedback from the instructor (optional). Some materials are provided; please bring the materials that you are currently using. Supply list is available for beginners.
12:30 - 2:30 | $32/1 | Oliver Woods Community Centre | *Registration begins Aug 17 through Parks and Recreation
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Drawing for Painters
You don’t have to be amazing at drawing to be a great painter but these basic techniques will strengthen any painting. This class focuses on proportion, composition, form, perspective, and creating the illusion of depth. Please feel free to bring in a painting in progress for feedback from the instructor (optional). Some materials are provided but please bring an HB, 2B, 4B pencil, eraser, and a sketchbook if you have one.
10:00 - 12:00 | Oliver Woods Community Centre | *Registration begins Aug 17 through Parks and Recreation
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Drawing & Shading
Learn how to layer your pencil properly to create a smooth, soft image. The medium charcoal will also be covered. Charcoal provided, but please bring a sketchbook or drawing paper (16 x 20 or larger), HB, 2B, 4B and 6B pencils, sharpener, ruler and a white or kneadable eraser.
Sunday | Oct 23 | $32/1 | * Registration begins Aug 17 through Parks and Recreation
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Drawing
Learn to draw! Techniques covered include shading, proportion, perspective, mass,and more. Mediums covered include charcoal, pencil, soft pastels. Many techniques
taught in this class can be applied to painting. Please bring an HB, 4B, 6B pencil and a
sketchbook or drawing paper. Charcoal, and soft pastels will be provided.
Tues 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | $125/6
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Acrylic Painting: A Beginners Approach
Students will explore open subject matter, demonstrations, and consultations with the instructor. This class aims at improving overall painting technique and individual style. Robyn will provide hands-on demonstrations on using various mediums. Students will be encouraged to explore many painting techniques as it pertains to their interests. Please bring the materials you wish to use. Some mediums will be provided for demonstrations. Beginner’s acrylic painting or some painting experience is recommended.
Sept 13 - Oct 18 | $125/6
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Clay Sculpture
Learn many clay hand-building techniques while creating beautiful sculptures. Whether
you like traditional sculpture or would like to create funky, functional pieces of art, this
class is for you. We will be using under-glazes and glazes to finish the sculptures.
Tools, under-glazes, and some glazes will be provided at the studio. Some materials
and firing fees will apply.
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Drawing with Depth
Increase your skills that pertain to creating perspective and the illusion of depth. Please bring a sketchbook or drawing paper (16 x 20 or larger), HB, 2B, 4B and 6B pencils, sharpener, ruler and a white or kneadable eraser.
Sunday | Nov 20 | $32/1 | * Registration begins Aug 17 through Parks and Recreation
Sculpture Workshop:Beginner to Intermediate
This class invites all sculptors to come explore clay sculpture in this workshop. This workshop focuses on creating a small clay sculpture and finishing it with an under glaze. Hand-built dishes, masks and tiles are also optional. Students may have time to make multiple sculptures based on their skill level. Tools and under glazes are available for use at the studio and firing will be charged at $2.25 per pound.
Sunday | Feb 26 | $49/1 | 10:00-2:00
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*All classes are subject to 12% HST
