ART
COURSES
WITH
Cheryl
O
Ages 15 to Seniors Welcome!
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BEGINNERS WELCOME!
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ONE
DAY SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
A
BRUSH WITH GREATNESS*
All new
paintings!
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Bring a bag lunch)
These classes are great for both beginners and more advanced artists. There is so much we all can learn by studying great art from the past. On each Saturday, we will work step-by-step through a painting by the following famous artists:
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Feb 20 - Lawren Harris (Group of 7)
"North Shore Lake Superior 1926" by Lawren Harris
This famous painting is a study in smooth gradations and simplification of form. Plan to work aproximately 10" x 12". Don't forget to bring some of your own landscape references in case you finish the demonstrated painting early.
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Mar 20 - A.J. Casson (Group of 7)
Capture the drama of the windswept pine in this very Canadian painting. Lovers of Canadian parks such as Algonquin and Killarny will appreciate this one. Plan to work approximately 16" x 20"
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Apr 24 - Vincent van Gogh
"Starry
Night" by Vincent van Gogh
(We will do a cropped version.)
The sky in this famous painting feels like it is alive with movement. Plan to work approximately 16" x 20".
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May 29 - Claude Monet
"Cliff & Sailboats at Pourville, 1882" by Claude Monet
Monet loved the sea and did many paintings at the shore. This one has a sunny feeling with the white sailboats and freely stylized waves. Plan to work 16" x 20".
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Jun 19 - F.H. Varley (Group of 7)
"Stormy Weather, Georgian Bay" by F.H. Varley
The Group of Seven loved our Canadian wilderness and you can almost feel the wind in the sweep of branches and waves in this dynamic painting. Plan to work 16" x 20".
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Cost
for each of the above courses: $72. + 3.60 GST = $75.60 per Saturday.
Cost includes reference of master painting.
Sign up for as many as you like. Students bring their own painting supplies.
Please note the suggested size to work in for each painting. Also bring
extra watercolour paper or canvas plus your own references (perhaps
something on a simlar theme to the master painting) in case you finish
the demonstrated painting early. Reference for the master painting is
supplied. Bring a bag lunch or plan to go to a nearby restaurant for
the lunch hour (12 to 1 p.m.).
*Students may bring acrylics, watercolour, or watermixable oils. (No turpentine allowed in class.)
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STARTING APRIL 2010
PAINTING
LANDSCAPES STEPHEN QUILLER STYLE - All Media*
Starting April 20 for 10 Tuesdays - either 1:00-3:30 p.m. or
7:00-9:30 p.m.
Students
will be required to purchase a copy of Stephen Quiller's book "Acrylic
Painting Techniques" ISBN - 10:0823001067, ISBN - 13:9780823001064"
(not sure which is the paperback)
but please note
that watercolour and watermixable oils are allowed as well as acrylic.
Cheryl will help you make the adjustments where required for your paint
type. Students will work step by step through a number of paintings
from the book, and then apply techniques learned to their own landscape
references. Cost: $240. + 12. GST = $252.00 Students need to also purchase
their own copy of the book available through various book stores and
online. NOTE: CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM CHAPTERS IN PAPERBACK FOR $17.16.
You can see some of Stephen Quiller's paintings by clicking here.
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PAINTING
FRUIT, FLOWERS, AND CRYSTAL*
Starting April 21 for 10 Wednesdays either 1:00-3:30 pm or 7:00-9:30
p.m.
Many
students have been requesting the return of this popular course. It
is different each time since students collaborate to bring in the items
that we use for our themed still lifes. Don't be intimidated by the
idea of painting crystal. This course is set up so that students may
choose their own level of challenge. For this class, it is recommended
that students bring a camera to take photos of the setups. Cost: $240.
+ 12. GST = $252. Expect to occasionally chip in a toonie on flowers,
just on a couple of classes.
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PAINTINGS YOU CAN PAINT* - Especially for beginners
Starting April 15 for 10 Thursdays 7:00-9:30 p.m.
This
class is ideal for those new into art. You do not have to know anything
at all about painting to join in on this class. Students will work step
by step through 8 of Cheryl's paintings that have been chosen to teach
the fundamentals of painting. Cost includes coloured references for
paintings. Cost: $244. + 12.25 GST = $257.25
*For all of the above classess - Students may bring their choice of watercolour, acrylic, or watermixable oils. No solvents or turpentine allowed in class. See recommended supplies by clicking the paint type links lower down on this page.
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Back
by popular request - 1 WEEK COURSE AUG 23 TO 27
PAINTING BOLD & FREE
New techniques (some collage!) plus previous favourites 9:30
am to 3 p.m. daily
Bring a bag lunch
This
class is designed to help you loosen up, get that creative spirit soaring,
and have a lot of fun with your paint. Students bring their own painting
supplies. The techniques work best with fluid acrylic or watercolour
paint, so please bring one of those 2 recommended paint types. However,
some watermixable oil paint (no turpentine allowed in class) and tube
acrylic may be integrated into your work if you wish. Students will
also need some Liquitex white acrylic gesso plus a small jar of gloss
acrylic gel medium, and watercolourists should have cheaper brushes
to use with these. Students bring their own references (bring lots since
some may suit certain techniques better than others), any subject except
portraits.
Cost: $325. + 16.50
GST = $341.50
NOTE:
NEW LOCATION FOR THIS COURSE:
Hillside Church
250 Commissions Rd E., London
(You can also enter off of Wortley Road to the lower back lot, and come
in the back door.)
This course is always very popular, best to register early.
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HOW TO REGISTER
Cheques may
be postdated no later than 1 month prior to the start date of any course.
To reserve your place, send a cheque made out to Cheryl O to:
Cheryl O
c/o Village Green Church
505 Village Green Ave
London, ON
N6J 4G4
DON'T FORGET
TO INCLUDE: 1. The name of the course 2. the time and
start date of the course 3. your name
4.
your phone number 5. and your email address.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
contact Cheryl at 519-649-1356
or email cherylo.artist@yahoo.ca
Registration is open now.
(G.S.T. #830604153RT0001)
LOCATION:
All courses are held at Village Green Community Church, 505 Village Green Ave. at the south east corner of Wonderland S. and Village Green Ave. Use the lower parking lot down the hill, come in the back door, and turn left to find the classroom.
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ART SUPPLIES
For your information, the following links will tell you what supplies I recommend in each media.
"As
practice makes perfect, I cannot but make progress; each drawing one
makes, each study one paints, is a step forward."
Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890)