Learn to Paint for Non Painters

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If you have some or no experience at all, I am offering this course to all willing to have fun and give yourself the chance to play.
This 8 hour course is covered over 4 weeks at 2 hours per week. 
Dates: Sat. Oct. 7, 14. 21 and 28    
​Morning session - 9am - 11am     Afternoon session - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Overview of Course

In this course you will be introduced to many elements of what it takes to make a painting, from the type of paint, brushes and paper, to working with paint using different effects. The cost is $100 + hst and includes all your paint, brushes and paper. If you wish to create your final painting on a stretched canvas, it is up to the student to purchase it. We will discuss this in class.
Download the outline for the course. ​Contact me to sign up.
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Topics Covered

  • Intro to paint, surfaces (paper and canvas) and brush types. Utilizing Tupperware containers. Brush care.
  • Colour and design theory
  • Using a grid to resize images
  • Experiment with acrylic paint with various techniques (Impressionistic vs blending paint)
  • Using gesso and other mediums
  •  Learn how to blend paint smoothly