oil painting spring session 2023

 
 
 
 

If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.

-Vincent van Gogh

SPRING 2023

SESSION FOCUS: BLOSSOMS

Welcome to a colourful, bright and stimulating series of studio oil painting classes designed for kids ages 5-12. It’s no wonder the spring blossoms of fruit trees and orchards have captured the imaginations of artists like Vincent van Gogh and Monet. In this spring session, we will embark upon a vibrant and stimulating exploration of what it means to truly paint. This series is designed to help students develop a language and style in painting. Students will explore a variety of techniques and applications. Students will be guided throughout four class sessions to create a spring-inspired blossom landscape painting. The technical aspect most nurtured in this series lies in the delicate balance of teaching students how to see their reference in relation to the principals of art while gently moving aside to let them develop their own language and style in painting. This is a beautiful age appropriate dance that honours their ventures into their imagination and their curiosities in building skills. Van Gogh often did this so beautifully in his work.

In 1888, it is said that when Van Gogh arrived in Arles France there was a snowstorm, only to reveal two weeks later an enchanting spring promise filled with blossoms, strong winds and spring light. Van Gogh captured this beauty in 14 paintings of flowering trees ranging from apricot to almond, apple, peach and plum. I am captivated by this beauty and love nothing more than to share it with others. Van Gogh

Students will learn how to mix, blend and apply paint in a fun and functional way. These sessions are well guided so your child will learn new and lasting painting techniques while honouring the season they are in. Their confidence will grow as their artwork transforms from blank canvas to colourful painting. Parents will experience this transformation too as they see their child’s painting evolve and grow in the studio! In this series we will paint a beautiful blooming orchard- one of the most stunning landscapes we are so lucky to be surrounded by.
 

SESSION DATES:

Class 1: Saturday April 15, 2023.

Class 2: Saturday April 22, 2023.

Class 3: Saturday April 29, 2023.

Class 4: Saturday May 6, 2023.

Students who miss class do so at their own loss

INVESTMENT: $320+ HST

STUDIO TIME: 11:00AM-12:00PM (1 hour)

AGES 5-12

INCLUDES: Canvas or board substrates, paint cloths, eases, studio time, guided instruction.

KEY LEARNINGS:

  • proportional composition in underpainting

  • achieving form through value

  • colour theory + understanding a well versed colour pallet

  • development of painting language and articulation

  • confidence through painting practice (we honour all the things that show up)

  • reflections through gentle critiques

  • mindfulness and curiosity of timing

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

REFUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE FIRST 7 DAYS AFTER REGISTRATION. PLEASE NOTE A $100 NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE WILL BE APPLIED TO ALL REFUNDS WITHIN THIS TIME. REFUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AFTER THE 7 DAY BOOKING PERIOD. NO ADJUSTMENTS, CREDITS FOR FUTURE SERVICES OR POSTPONEMENTS WILL BE MADE FOR CANCELLED, MISSED OR PARTIALLY ATTENDED CLASSES. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO IF YOUR CHILD IS SICK OR IF THERE ARE SCHEDULE CONFLICTS.


REGISTRATION Is open!

sign up using the link below.

 

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