ART COURSES
WITH Cheryl O
Ages 15 to Seniors Welcome!

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BEGINNERS WELCOME!

Pear & Crystal - by Cheryl O
We will work step by step through this painting at the first class of the "Fruit Flowers & Crystal" Course - info below

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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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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.

Note: All new Quiller paintings have been chosen for this class, even though we are using the same book as last time the course was offered.

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 $26 including tax+shipping (now must order in, none on shelves).

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.

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 because this course is set up so that students may choose their own level of challenge. At the first class Cheryl will take you step by step through an easy crystal painting of her own (see above). Plan to work approx. 10" x 12". After that, some of the weekly themes will be: flowers, vegetables, silver/copper, tea cups, candies, and more - sound like fun? It is! For this class, students should bring a camera to take photos of the setups. Cost: $240. + 12. GST = $252. Expect to occasionally chip in a toonie on flowers, just for a couple of classes.

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8 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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CREATIVE BEGINNERS PAINTING CLASSES
for adults at Westmount Library
One Friday per month, 1:30 to 4:15 p.m.

All materials supplied, however if you would like to experiment with different size brushes, please bring your own. You do not have to have any previous painting experience to join in on this class. Students will work step by step through one of Cheryl's paintings, a different one each month. Cost just $30. per class. Resgister with the library by phone with a credit card 519-661-5122 or in person at any branch. Payment is due at registration, no refunds. Here is the schedule:

April 16/10 - Still Life (in a modern style)
May 21/10 - Spring Flowers
June 18/10 - To be announced

Register for as many classes as you like. This is an great opportunity to try painting for a minimum cost without having to invest in your own paints.

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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

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! REGISTER BEFORE JUNE 30TH FOR A $30. DISCOUNT...
Cost, if Cheryl has the payment before June 30th: $295. + 14.75 = $309.75

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.
(Except Early Bird Specials which must be current dated.)
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, unless otherwise noted, 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.

Westmount Library courses are held at the library, 3200 Wonderland Rd S (near Adventures on Wonderland)
Painting Bold & Free will be held at Hillside Church, 250 Commissioners Rd E

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ART SUPPLIES

For your information, the following links will tell you what supplies I recommend in each media.

WATERCOLOUR
SUPPLIES

"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)

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