During these classes you will learn how to work with shape, value, and color relationships in order to create an interesting landscape composition, as well as how to mix colors and why they turn out the way they do. We will discuss light and shade and much more.
*Students are to provide their own materials
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
- browns
Brushes:
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: 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 Wednesdays
Winter 2023
Start/end week: Jan 9 – Mar 20
10 weeks
(no class Family Day)
Spring 2023
Start/end week: Apr 11 – Jun 19
10 weeks
Summer 2023
Start/end week: Jul 3 – Sept 18
10 weeks
(no classes Aug 7 & Sept 4)
Fall 2023
Start/end week: Oct 2 – Dec 11
10 weeks
(no classes Oct 9)
Winter 2024
Start/end week: Jan 8 – Mar 25
10 weeks
(no classes Feb 19 & March Break)
Spring 2024
Start/end week: Apr 8 – Jun 17
10 weeks
(no classes May 20)
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