Our Workshops

Apr. 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 -- 12:30 to 2:30 pm

Instructor: David Hunter (See Course Description Below)

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton -- Materials List available with registration

Fees: $170.00 Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque
There is a $35.00 service charge for NSF cheques.

Discounts:
Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers 2 weeks before the start of any classes run by Beaux-Arts Brampton

Cancellations & Refunds:
In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 6 days before the start date of the class, the class may then be cancelled and payment fully refunded. Every effort will be made to reschedule the class at a later date.
Class Size: Minimum 10 students & Maximum 15

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Oil painting using a dammar resin medium to facilitate glazing techniques and achieve luminous light effects and visual depth to the picture. The emphasis will be on a loose, impressionistic style, exploring the possibilities afforded by coloured underpainting, scumbling, optical mixing, and transparent glazes. Participants can use the techniques and knowledge from this course to compliment and enhance their individual styles and preferences.

The first subject shall be a simple landscape in order to demonstrate the techniques to be developed throughout the course. Subject matter for subsequent canvasses may be at the students’ preference (landscape, still life etc.)

Week 1 - Introduction and discussion of individual goals for the course.
- Sketching types and underpainting.
- Preparation of canvas
- Discussion of materials to be used.

Week 2 - Work on first canvas.
- Preparation of second canvas. (Underpainting for nocturnes, sky, land etc.)
- Demonstration and discussion on brushwork and colours.

Week 3 - Multiple glazes and scumbles, crisp highlights both white and glazed.
- Preparation and use of retouch varnish.
- Minimal mixing of paint on palette, and blending on canvas.

Week 4 - Complete first canvas.
- Discuss individually the plan for second canvas.
- Commence individual work.

Week 5 - Review of methods and desired effects.
- Individual discussion on progress and alternatives.


Week 6 - Group discussion on progress.
- Further problem solving .

Week 7 - Class work and individual instruction

Week 8 - Preparation for final varnishing, touch-up and framing alternatives.

Starts Wednesday April 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 --- 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a course in pure abstraction, sometimes called non-objective. There will be an emphasis on learning about design and value and on simplification of abstract shapes.
We will work on small design projects, then value studies and then go into larger ( 22” x 30”) format.
The course will be challenging but amazingly productive--a real learning experience.

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton

Fees: $365.00 Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque
There is a $35.00 service charge for NSF cheques.

Discounts: Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers 2 weeks before the start of any classes run by Beaux-Arts Brampton

Cancellations & Refunds: In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 6 days before the start date of the class, the class may then be cancelled and payment fully refunded. Every effort will be made to reschedule the class at a later date.
Class Size: Maximum 11

Friday March 27, 9 am to 4:30 pm each day
Saturday March 28,
Sunday March 29,
Friday April 3,
Saturday April 4, See Course Description Below

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton

Fees: $365.00 Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque
There is a $35.00 service charge for NSF cheques.

Discounts:
Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers 2 weeks before the start of any classes run by Beaux-Arts Brampton

Cancellations & Refunds:
In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 6 days before the start date of the class, the class may then be cancelled and payment fully refunded. Every effort will be made to reschedule the class at a later date.
Class Size: Minimum 10 students & Maximum 15

DESCRIPTION - 5 Day Start to Finish Workshop

Day1 - In The Field
We will start the workshop with an in the field photo shot. You will learn how to use your camera and set up
good composition. Areas of interest will be, lines and angles, capturing mood, using existing lighting, using
shutter speeds and depth of field to achieve optimal shots. A camera (preferably digital) will be the materials
needed for the day. Participant will be asked to bring what they feel is their best five shots to the workshop on
day two. If you do not have a camera I will be allowing people to try mine. Our destination for the day will be
determined closer to the workshop dates.
Day2 - Learning To Use Reference Materials
I will start this day with a slide presentation of over 100 shots to demonstrate different uses of composition and
camera effects. We will then review all participants five best digital shots and discuss them. From these shots we
will choose one to use as our painting project for the next three days. We will use the remainder of the day to
work out a good composition for our project and learn to use the elements and principles of art to our advantage.
Materials for this day will be five digital shots from the previous day and tracing paper and pencil for
compositions. Each participant will receive their own copy of the 100 shot slide presentation.
Day 3 - Colour Matching & Blocking In
We will start our project today by colour matching and mixing our base colours for the project. You will learn to
use warm and cool colour and to decide what colours to use to get the right mixture. We will then learn to break
down the image to it's basic shapes and block in the base colours. Materials needed today are your preferred
colour palette in the medium you are comfortable with. I will be working in Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics, my
full colour palette with accompany this itinerary, a few brushes that you are comfortable with, I suggest a #3
round, #6 round and half inch filbert. You will also need a surface to paint on. I will be using a primed masonite
board. I will also demonstrate board preparation on this day.
Day 4-5 Painting Our Project
We will spend the next two days painting our project. You will learn to break down blocked in area's and apply
detail. I will also demonstrate the use of acetate overlay's, AB turbine airbrush and several other "tricks of the
trade". We will end the workshop with a critique of our project. You are NOT required to participate in the
critique, but I suggest that you take advantage of this opportunity to share the knowledge of an entire class!
I look forward to working with everyone and remember always have fun with painting!
Derek C. Wicks

Tuesday Evenings starting March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12 -- 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Register with Beaux-Arts Brampton - A Materials list is available with registration - Materials not included

COURSE DESCRIPTION:



FEES: Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque - Note there is a $35.00 service charge for NSF cheques.

Discounts:
Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers 2 weeks before the start of any classes run by Beaux-Arts Brampton

Cancellations & Refunds:
In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 6 days before the start date of the class, the class may then be cancelled and payment fully refunded. Every effort will be made to reschedule the class at a later date.
Students: Minimum 10 & Maximum 15.

Class suitable for those with experience

Dates:
Thursday March 5 from 7-9 pm (set up)
Friday March 6 from 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday March 7 from 9 am to 5 pm

Materials: Not included - please email instructor for a list of supplies and to request participation

Instructor: Dianne Sutter hdsutter@sympatico.ca

Fees: Payable to instructor
Class Size: limited to 10 participants

Saturday February 28 and Sunday March 1 - 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Instructor: Louise LaRoche ------- Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton

Students should bring their own watercolour and paintbrushes.


Fees: $130.00 Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque
There is a $35.00 service charge for NSF cheques.

Discounts:
Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers 2 weeks before the start of any classes run by Beaux-Arts Brampton

Cancellations & Refunds:
In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 6 days before the start date of the class, the class may then be cancelled and payment fully refunded. Every effort will be made to reschedule the class at a later date.
Class Size: Minimum 6 students & Maximum 8

Tuesday February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10 - 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Instructor: Henny Dagenais

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Negative Water Colour With a Positive Twist!!!
Henny will guide you through a different approach with water colour. This is not the traditional style of water colour painting but rather a more loose and unique format. What is called a “negative approach” of painting is by far a positive experience that will in lighten and inspire you. By using only basic colours and minimal supplies you will paint from behind an object that you create and bring that shape forward in your artwork.
No formal art experience necessary

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton
Materials List available with registration

Fees: $115.00 Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque
There is a $35.00 service charge for NSF cheques.

Discounts:
Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers 2 weeks before the start of any classes run by Beaux-Arts Brampton

Cancellations & Refunds:
In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 6 days before the start date of the class, the class may then be cancelled and payment fully refunded. Every effort will be made to reschedule the class at a later date.
Class Size: Minimum 10 students & Maximum 15

January 28, February, 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 25 - 1 pm to 3 pm

Instructor: Sheri Tenaglia

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton

Fees: $170.00 Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque
There is a $35.00 service charge for NSF cheques.

Discounts:
Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers 2 weeks before the start of any classes run by Beaux-Arts Brampton

Cancellations & Refunds:
In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 6 days before the start date of the class, the class may then be cancelled and payment fully refunded. Every effort will be made to reschedule the class at a later date.
Class Size: Minimum 10 students & Maximum 15

January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3 - 6:30 to 9:00 pm

Instructor: Susan McCrae

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton

Fees: $150.00 Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque
There is a $35.00 service charge for NSF cheques.

Discounts:
Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers 2 weeks before the start of any classes run by Beaux-Arts Brampton

Cancellations & Refunds:
In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 6 days before the start date of the class, the class may then be cancelled and payment fully refunded. Every effort will be made to reschedule the class at a later date.
Class Size: Minimum 10 students & Maximum 15

January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16 - 1 pm to 3:30 pm
Instructor: Carol Biberstein

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Whether you feel you have little talent and you doubt you could ever learn to draw, or you enjoy drawing but have never been able to get much beyond a child-like level, these classes will show you how to gain the skill you have always wanted. You will gain greater confidence and be able to use your new found drawing ability to express whatever you want to say, in any artistic medium. Come and enjoy learning a new skill in a relaxing, supportive, non competitive environment. In 8 short weeks your improvement in drawing will be pleasantly surprising, even to yourself.
Please bring a sketchbook, a 4b pencil and a kneadable eraser.

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton

Fees: $200.00 Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque
There is a $35.00 service charge for NSF cheques.

Discounts:
Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers 2 weeks before the start of any classes run by Beaux-Arts Brampton

Cancellations & Refunds:
In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 6 days before the start date of the class, the class may then be cancelled and payment fully refunded. Every effort will be made to reschedule the class at a later date.
Class Size: Minimum 10 students & Maximum 15

Ages 8-12
2 Hours Saturdays -- January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 21****** Register With The Instructor ******

Materials Fee $15.00 for either Course --- Students should bring their Standard Materials Package if they have it or bring their own pencil, eraser, ruler and sketchbook.

Choose from:
Course 3 - "Animal Cartooning" 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Love cartoons? Love animals? Then you’ll love Animal Cartooning! Learn how to draw cartoon animals from pictures of real animals and how to use markers to give them colour and personalities!

OR
Course 6 - "Acrylic Painting on Canvas" 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Discover the colours and textures of painting with one of the most versatile mediums,-- acrylic paints! These fast drying flexible paints are perfect for active imaginations. Learn to paint with a brush in the impressionist style or with a palette knife to create a textured abstract or throw away the tools and use your fingers!

Time: 10 am to 4 pm - One day workshop

Course Description:
Marianne will be demonstrating her loose representational method for painting landscapes in acrylics. She will base the painting on a reference photograph to express the essence of the subject with areas of more realistic detail. Planning your painting and colour selection will be covered as well as thinning and extending the paint, brushwork, blending, texture, hard and soft edges and more. Copies of reference material will be available but you are welcome to work from your own.

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton

Materials: Not Included - List is available upon registration - A small materials fee may apply

Fees: $80.00 Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque
There is a $35.00 service charge for NSF cheques.

Discounts:
Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers 2 weeks before the start of any classes run by Beaux-Arts Brampton

Cancellations & Refunds:
In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 6 days before the start date of the class, the class may then be cancelled and payment fully refunded. Every effort will be made to reschedule the class at a later date.
Class Size: Minimum 9 students & Maximum 16

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Marianne Broome is a full time artist and art teacher well known for her realistic paintings of flowers as well as her loose representational landscapes. She paints both in acrylics and watercolours and has received numerous awards for her paintings, which can be found in corporate and private collections in many countries. Her paintings can be viewed on her website at:
www.naturesedgestudio.ca

9:30 to 2:00

Gord Stuart is giving one day workshops with demonstrations and painting instructions in watercolour painting.
This is a followup to 5-Weeks Of Watercolour

Fee per student: $50.00 for each 4 1/2 hr session.
Discount does not apply to these workshops.
Minimum 8 maximum 10

Time: 10 am to 4 pm - Saturday November 29 - One Day Workshop


Come and explore the many techniques to achieve a bright, realistic floral from a reference photograph. Marianne will demonstrate a complete painting, step by step, giving a wealth of information to help you reach further in your own floral paintings. She will cover glazing, gentle washes backgrounds, values, depth, harmony and much more in a relaxed class with lots of personal attention. Copies of the reference material will be available or work from your own.

Materials: Not included - a list available upon registration

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton

Fees: $80.00 Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque
There is a $35.00 service charge for NSF cheques.

Discounts:
Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers 2 weeks before the start of any classes run by Beaux-Arts Brampton

Cancellations & Refunds:
In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 6 days before the start date of the class, the class may then be cancelled and payment fully refunded. Every effort will be made to reschedule the class at a later date.
Class Size: Minimum 9 students & Maximum 16

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Marianne Broome is a full time artist and art teacher well known for her realistic paintings of flowers as well as her loose representational landscapes. She paints both in acrylics and watercolours and has received numerous awards for her paintings, which can be found in corporate and private collections in many countries. Her paintings can be viewed on her website at:
www.naturesedgestudio.ca

Description: Learn Basic Oil Painting techniques, portraiture, wildlife and water. Also help with drawing and composition.

ALL FEES PAYABLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR.

6 Evening classes Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 17, January 7

Website www.kellymcneil.net

MATERIALS: Easels are supplied for use during classes.
Canvas, any size
Brushes, small size for detail work, small rigger, 1/2" filbert
Oil Paint - Georgia Rowny, white, alizarin crimson, french ultramarine, cerulean blue, naples yellow, burnt siena, raw siena, sap green, rose madder quidacridone.
Palette, Styrofoam plates
Odourless mineral spirits
Liquin (original)
2 small glass jars
Please note: Feel free to bring your own picture (portrait, vacation, pets) if there is a special project you want to work on. Instructor will also supply references.

Dates: Wed. November 19 and Thurs. November 20 - 2 day Workshop
Time: Day 1:30 to 4:00

Course Description and Materials:
This class will show you how to create your own cards, bookmarks and journals for unique gifts or special treasures for yourself. Students will use simple methods to create mono prints to turn into finished original art pieces. You don not need any previous art training for this course but you may want to bring paints and brushes, stamps and favorite things such as pressed flowers and specialty papers to use. Your instructor will provide basic materials for cards and bookmarks for an additional $8.00

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton
Fees: $80.00 Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque
There is a $35.00 service charge for NSF cheques.

Discounts:
Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers 2 weeks before the start of any classes run by Beaux-Arts Brampton

Cancellations & Refunds:
In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 6 days before the start date of the class, the class may then be cancelled and payment fully refunded. Every effort will be made to reschedule the class at a later date.
Students Minimum 10 & Maximum 15.

9:30 to 2:00

Gord Stuart is giving one day workshops with demonstrations and painting instructions in watercolour painting.
This is a followup to 5-Weeks Of Watercolour



Fee per student: $50.00 for each 4 1/2 hr session.
Discount does not apply to these workshops.
Minimum 8 maximum 10

This workshop is also available on December 10, 2008 at the same time.

Join Ingrid Sestito, on Monday mornings from 9 – 12 noon at Beaux-Arts Brampton for a weekly drop in.
No need to be a member. Enjoy some creativity, some laughs and a good cup of coffee.

FEES: Non-members Fee $6.00 (half day), Members $4.00 (half day)

Any questions, please call Ingrid at 905-791-5131 or call Beaux-Arts at 905-454-5677.

Please note:
On long weekends or in the event of a week long workshop the 'Monday Morning Drop In' may be cancelled.
Please feel free to call ahead and check.

Scheduled for Sundays of each month.
Next - October 19, December 7, Janauary 18, 2009, February 15, March 8, April 26, May 17

9 am - 4 pm
This is a Non-instructional drop-in open to Members and Non-Members. Bring your own materials. A press is available on-site.

These drop-ins are designed for people with similar interests to get together and share their artistic interests in a pleasant workshop environment.

It is not necessary to do collographs, artists may drop in and work in other mediums. Space limitations will give preference to those working in the collograph medium.

Please confirm with contact the week of drop-in.

Workshop Drop-In Fees:

Half Day (3hours) = Members $4.00, Non-Members $6.00

Full Day (6hours) = Members $8.00, Non-Members $12.00

Ages 8-12
2 Hours Saturdays -- Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 ******* Register With The Instructor *******

Materials Fee $15.00 for either Course 2 or Course 5 --- Students should bring their Standard Materials Package if they have it or bring their own pencil, eraser, ruler and sketchbook.

Choose from:
Course 2 - "Portraits In Pencil"
10:00 am - 12:00 noon

OR

Course 5 - "Watercolour Exporation"
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Description: Learn Basic Oil Painting techniques, portraiture, wildlife and water. Also help with drawing and composition.

ALL FEES PAYABLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR.

8- 2 Hour Classes ******* Thursdays 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
October 2, 9 16, 23, 30, November 6, 27, December 4

Website - www.kellymcneil.net
Easels are supplied for use during classes.

MATERIALS: Not included
Canvas, any size
Brushes, small size for detail work, small rigger, 1/2" filbert
Oil Paint - Georgia Rowny, white, alizarin crimson, french ultramarine, cerulean blue, naples yellow, burnt siena, raw siena, sap green, rose madder quidacridone.
Palette, Styrofoam plates
Odourless mineral spirits
Liquin (original)
2 small glass jars
Please note: Feel free to bring your own picture (portrait, vacation, pets) if there is a special project you want to work on. Instructor will also supply references.

Dates: Wednesdays October 1, 8 15, 22, 29
Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Materials: Not included - registration form and materials list available at Beaux-Arts Brampton

Course Outline:
1.
Introduction and talk on supplies and course.
Demonstration of various ways to prepare your paper for your first masterpiece.
Demonstration of basic brush strokes used in w/c painting.
Time for class to practice these brush strokes on newsprint.
2.
Talk about subject matter and how to choose reference material.
Demonstration on uses of washes through sketches.
Still life set up and fun with brush strokes with individual instruction.
3.
You will learn how to mix your colours and create your own colour wheel. Talk on various paint manufactures and quality of paints and papers. Encourage the use of a tester paper and building a colour guide. The do’s and don’ts of cleaning and care of materials and brushes.
4.
Throughout all sessions above, I will be talking and reminding the class about choosing a picture of reference to paint today. After demonstrating my chosen piece I will turn the class loose on their pictures. Individual instruction works best here.
5.
This session will deal with composition and perspective. We will work on one of the following: techniques: painting snow, water reflections or painting mist in watercolours.

FEE: for five three hour classes $140.00 - Materials not included.
FEES: Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque - Note there is a $35.00 service charge for NSF cheques.

Discounts:
Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers 2 weeks before the start of any classes run by Beaux-Arts Brampton

Cancellations & Refunds:
In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 6 days before the start date of the class, the class may then be cancelled and payment fully refunded. Every effort will be made to reschedule the class at a later date.
Students: Minimum 10 & Maximum 15.

Next Session starts - March 23, 2009

Enjoy 8 weeks of fun & learning in 4 different media. All classes suitable for beginners as well as the more experienced. Two weeks each of Drawing, Mosaics, Clay Creations and Watercolours. Materials Included.

DAY CLASS: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm or EVENING CLASS: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Dates: Sept. 23 & 30 - Drawing with Kelly McNeil
Dates: Oct. 7 & 14 - Mastering Mosaics with Paulette Murphy
Dates: Oct. 21 & 28 - Clay Creations with Nina Delisi-Cromwell
Dates: Nov. 4 & 11 - Water Colour Painting - with Helen Purvis

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton
Fees: Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque
There is a $35.00 service charge for NSF cheques.

Discounts:
Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers 2 weeks before the start of any classes run by Beaux-Arts Brampton

Cancellations & Refunds:
In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 6 days before the start date of the class, the class may then be cancelled and payment fully refunded. Every effort will be made to reschedule the class at a later date.
Students Minimum 10 & Maximum 15.

Course Descriptions:
DRAWING - with Instructor: Kelly McNeil
Drawing in perspective. Using HB and 2B pencils and paper you will learn to look at objects with a critical eye. Learn two simple tricks that will allow you to create the illusion of distance and space.

MASTERING MOSAICS - with Instructor Paulette Murphy
In week one you will compost a small arrangement from a selection of glass, pottery, metal, beads & tiles within a frame and glue all in place. The second week is the fun part when we’ll be applying the grout and the final work magically appears. You may want to wear some protective gloves to avoid stained hands from the grout. Don’t wear your best clothes for this part. If you have any broken dishes or small objects you think you would like to add to your mosaic you are welcome to bring them along.

CLAY CREATIONS - With Instructor Nina Delisi-Cromwell
Each student will receive enough clay for 2 projects. All the necessary tools are provided. Please wear an
old shirt or bibbed apron to protect your clothing. We will be doing some experimentation with pinch pots and coil pots. Then you will plan and make a vase, bowl, mask or tile from a slab of clay. These pieces will be bisque fired. The second week you will be glazing your creation and the finished pieces will be fired and ready for pick up the following week.

WATERCOLOURS FOR BEGINNERS - With Instructor Helen Purvis
Understanding the secrets of successful colour mixing. You will learn about warm & cool, complimentary colours and the importance of values. This is a hands on workshop. The second week you will learn about composition and get to use your knowledge from the first class in painting a landscape. If you have a photo of a landscape you would like to paint please bring it along to this class. Also please bring your own HB pencil and a notebook.