Fall 2010 Classes 

FOR CHILDREN

Art Inspirations for 4-6 year olds

with Stephanie Dalla-Longa.

Saturdays 1:00pm-2:00pm

September 25 to November 20, 2010

8 weeks (no class on October 9)

$85.00 (+$4.25gst) = $89.25 Includes all materials.

Stephanie will introduce young students to the basic elements of art in this fun class.  Students will begin to learn how to make their drawings look real with simple perspective and shading.  They will also paint with watercolour and acrylic paint, sculpt with air-dry clay and explore simple printmaking techniques and so much more!  See more about Stephanie Dalla-Longa below under ‘Instructors’.

Art Inspirations for 7-12 year olds

with Stephanie Dalla-Longa

Saturdays 10:00am-11:30am

September 25 to November 20, 2010

8 weeks (no class on October 9)

$120.00 (+$6.00gst) = $126.00 Includes all materials.

Students will explore a variety of art techniques during this fundamental class with Stephanie.  They will explore the basics of drawing and making their drawings appear three-dimensional with shading and perspective.  They will introduce colour to their drawings with chalk and oil pastel.  Students will paint with watercolour and acrylic using still life, photographs and their own imaginations for inspiration.  Simple printing and sculpting techniques will also be experimented with.  See more about Stephanie Dalla-Longa below under ‘Instructors’.

Art for Teens 12+ with Candice Arnold

Fridays 6:00pm-7:30pm

September 24 to November 12, 2010

8 weeks

$125.00 (+$6.25gst) = $131.25 Includes all materials.

This class is for young adults who would like to learn more about the basic elements of art while realizing their own artistic vision.  Candice will lead the students through several unique projects during the 8 weeks using a variety of different media.  Each project will begin with a basis of drawing and students will be able to experiment with using graphite, charcoal, coloured pencil and pastel.  Some projects will be more fully realized with oil and acrylic paint.  Candice will also explore simple printmaking and sculpture techniques. 

See more about Candice Arnold below under ‘Instructors’.

Comic Art for 8-12 years

with Tom Armitage

Sundays 1:00pm – 3:00pm

September 26 to November 21, 2010

8 weeks (no class on October 10)

$120.00 (+$6.00gst) = $126.00 Includes all materials.

In the Comic Art class students will have fun exploring more in-depth their character profiles, developing their storylines and seeing where they can go with their own creativity.  Students are encouraged to bring their favourite comic books for inspirations and their own artwork for encouragement.  Instructor Tom Armitage will guide the students’ vision to a whole new level by introducing perspective, shading and honing their drawing abilities.  See more about Tom Armitage below under ‘Instructors’.

Comic Art for Teens

with Tom Armitage

Sundays 3:30pm – 5:30pm

September 26 to November 21, 2010

8 weeks (no class on October 10)

$120.00 (+$6.00gst) = $126.00 Includes all materials.

In the Comic Art for Teens class, older students will focus on exploring more in-depth their character profiles, developing their storylines and seeing the new heights they can travel with their imaginations.  Instructor Tom Armitage will guide the students’ vision to a whole new level by introducing more complex points-of view, dramatic shading and honing their drawing abilities to a more advanced level.  See more about Tom Armitage below under ‘Instructors’.

FOR ADULTS

Introduction to Drawing: Contour Drawing

with Maureen Newton

Tuesdays 7:00pm-9:00pm

September 21 to October 12, 2010

4 weeks

$85.00 (+$4.15gst) = $87.15 Includes all materials.

Contour drawing or continuous-line drawing uses only lines for expression.  In this fun introductory class, Maureen will take students on a journey of discovery through the world of drawing and seeing the world around them with an “artist’s eye”.  Students will learn the basic drawing elements beginning with exploring various line qualities in their drawing and really “seeing” and translating the shapes of what they are drawing.  Students will work from still life objects and be restricted to working with graphite, charcoal and pen & ink.  See ‘About’ page for more about Maureen Newton.

Painting Portraits in Oil with Maureen Newton

Tuesdays 6:30pm-9:00pm

November 2 to November 23, 2010

4 weeks

$135.00 (+$6.75gst) = $141.75 Includes all materials.

For those students who have completed Oil Painting for Beginners or have experience with using oil and wish to continue their exploration of the oil medium.  Students will begin their journey with learning the proportions of and how to layout a face with paint.  During each class students will learn how to paint a different facial element; eyes, noses and mouths as they work on a portrait.  Students will work from the same photo reference and Maureen will lead them through the process step-by-step from layout, filling in the blocks of colour to adding the finishing details.  See ‘About’ page for more about Maureen Newton.

Open Painting & Drawing Studio

with Maureen Newton

Wednesdays 9:00am-12:00pm

September 22 to November 24, 2010

$15.00 (+$.75 gst) per session.  $50.00 (+$2.50gst) for 4 sessions.  $90.00 (+$4.50gst) for 8 sessions.

The Open Studio is for students who are working on their own projects and would like some guidance and advice on technique, composition and colour theory as they work.  It is open for any medium…drawing, watercolour, acrylic and oil paint.  Students need to bring their own materials and project ideas.  Space is limited so please register in advance to reserve a space.

The ‘Art of Grief’ Art Therapy Workshop

with Kallie Lavoie and Maureen Newton

Fridays October 1 and October 8, 2010

9:00am-12:00pm

$195.00 (+$9.75gst) = $204.75 Includes all materials.

One of the threads of connection among humanity is the universal experience of loss after the death of a loved one.  However, our individual journeys through grief are as varied as we are.  This art therapy workshop is an opportunity to come together in a supportive environment to explore personal experiences of grief and loss.  Participants will be gently guided though some experiential art exercises and will also create a commemorative art project as part the group. This process will be driven, in large part, by the participants and their experiences and will be facilitated by Kallie and Maureen. 

Kallie Lavoie holds a Bachelor of Social Work, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Masters of Social Work.  Her areas of specialization include play therapy and rural practice.  She has worked in a number of different clinical capacities and recently opened her own practice, inner wisdom counseling.

See ‘About’ page for more about Maureen Newton.

INSTRUCTORS  

Tom Armitage holds a BFA and has a diploma in graphic design and has studied comic art and animation.  Tom’s artwork and comic art has been published in a variety of magazines and publications and he has worked with several renowned comic book artists.  Tom has taught children and adult art classes in his own studio in Timmins Ontario and is thrilled to be passing on his knowledge to young students at Inspire Studio & Gallery.

Candice Arnold holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Manitoba and the ceramic arts is her particular love.  Candice has taught the Summer Art Camp and the Esplanauts Art Classes for the last five years at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre and she is delighted to be working with older students again at Inspire Studio & Gallery.

Stephanie Dalla-Longa holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree in Visual Communications.  She works with both children and adults and is very passionate about teaching art.  Stephanie has worked as an artist in the ‘Outreach School Program’ and has also taught the Esplanauts Preschool and Summer Art Program at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre.  Stephanie will have her artwork on display at Inspire from September to October, 2010.

See ‘About’ page for more about Maureen Newton.