Our Workshops

2 Day Workshop: May 29, 30 (Sat., Sun.) 10 am to 4 pm each day

$35.00 Material Fee paid to instructor and Students bring their own - see list below.

This is a water media workshop exploring various water paints and supports, both traditional and non-traditional. To produce 2 dimensional art work. The class will utilize traditional products but also allow students to try other media and methods of creating their art. This will include exploring newly available support choices. This class will appeal to the new and advanced painters to experiment with other methods and try new products on the market for painting in water media. The Instructor will introduce some aquarelle pastel, crayon, pencils and inks for students to try. Students will have the opportunity to use new water media supports i.e. yupo paper, magnesia core and art board. (Extra supply charges will apply). Students should bring their own art usual water media supplies paints, brushes, equipment and supports, (paper, canvas board or stretched, or other). These may include watercolour (tube or cake), gouache, aquarelle pastels and crayons, inks, as well as acrylics any fluid, tube, sludge and heavy body.

Basic Supplies:
For watercolour painters: For acrylic painters:
Watercolour sable or squirrel brushes size 4, 6, 10 or 12 varied size good acrylic brushes
Flat wash brush, 12 or larger; and 1 or more mop brushes flats, slants, and points
Watercolour tubes or pans of artist colour acrylic tubes, tubs or bottles
Cold pressed watercolour paper; Min. 140 lb canvas board or stretched
5 full sheets; folded into smaller dimensions min. 8”x10”; max. 16”x20”
Colours: Lemon or gamboges yellow, Yellow ochre and umber
Rose madder, crimson lake or alizarin crimson, Cobalt Blue and medium blue and ultramarine, Violet

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton in person, through website or over the phone 905.454.5677.

Fees: Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque in advance of the first class; $35.00 service charge for NSF cheques will apply.

Discounts: Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers and pays 2 weeks before the start of class.

Cancellations & Refunds:
In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 14 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 10

INSTRUCTOR INFO:
Rose Marie Nicolucci is a visual artist who is a graduate of both the Honours Fine Arts at York University and Fine Arts at Humber College. She has exhibited in solo and shared shows throughout GTA and her paintings and prints are in business and personal collections throughout Canada. Some of her works may be viewed at Studio #4b, Beaux Arts Brampton, 70-74 Main St. N., Brampton or, online, at www.beaux-artsbrampton.com by clicking on Rose Marie Nicolucci and then view gallery.

3 Part Workshop: May 21, 22, 23
Friday’s Hours (Set Up Time): 7 pm – 9 pm
Saturday’s & Sunday Hours: 10 am – 5 pm

Material fee of $35.00 for “Starter Kit” will be required at first class. Paid to instructors.

This is an introduction into the world of painting on silk. You will be taught how to stretch your silk, use gutta and dyes to create a one of a kind piece. Drawing experience necessary.

Students need to bring to their first class: A stretcher bar (or old wooden frame), no larger than 16 x 20”, Masking tape (not Dollar store brand), paint brushes, clean plastic containers, paper towels, Q-tips, coarse salt, inspirational material, either your own pictures or from magazines. Empty spice jars and pencil for drawing. A large brown “bubble pack” self addressed stamped envelope to return silk artwork.
You will be able to finish at least one wonderful piece before the end of our workshop.

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton in person, through website or by telephone 905.454.5677

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 and pays the fee 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 14 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

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS - May 5, 12, 19, 26 --- 6:30 to 8:30 pm

COURSE OUTLINE: 4 WEEKS, 4 APPROACHES: TO INTUITIVE, EXPRESSIVE PAINTING IN ACRYLICS
All levels welcome. (supply list below)

WEEK 1 – drawing in black and white and colour, based upon different word themes – feelings or actions. Introduction to painting materials.

WEEK 2 – painting with a limited palette chosen intuitively and used expressively.

WEEK 3 – painting with suggested themes or ideas as a starting base for expressive painting.
Venture into methods of abstraction.

WEEK 4 – painting with no end result in mind.
Just start and have a conversation with the canvas. See where it wants to go. Let your expressiveness out. Non-objective or pure abstraction.

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton; in person, through website or by telephone 905.454.5677

Fees: $100.00 Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque. ($35.00 service charge for NSF cheques.)

Discounts: Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers and pays 2 weeks before the start of class.

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 12

SUGGESTED SUPPLIES FOR MINI-COURSE ACRYLICS:

It is not necessary to have all of these supplies for the first class. Bring what you can.

Small sketchbook and sketching pens.
Pencils and assorted erasers.
Large solid water container with handle (4 litre size).
Latex or non-latex gloves.
Barrier cream for skin protection (optional).
Absorbent paper towels.
Small colour wheel (optional).
2 plastic shower liners or tablecloths, (for table and floor under table).
Painting apron or smock.
Package of baby wipes for quick clean-ups.
Murphy`s Oil Soap for cleaning brushes.
Favourite brushes – a few cheap synthetic brushes from hardware store – 1 inch, 2 inch, 3 inch.
Smaller brushes for detail – one flat, one round – not too small.
Large palette paper or Styrofoam meat trays to use and toss.
Small spray bottle for misting paints.
Two medium-sized palette knives – one pointed tip for paint application; one oval tip with spring for mixing paint.
Liquitex Glazing Medium – medium size – up to 946 ml or half this size.

Jars of paint are preferable. Bring large tubes if you have them.
Most brands are acceptable. Rheotech is the least recommended of student quality brands.
Liquitex and Golden are very good brands. Buy what you can afford.

Colours:
Primary red
Primary blue
Primary yellow
Black & White

Optional: a second colour of red, blue, and yellow - good to have both a cool and a warm red, blue and yellow. Any other favourite colours.
White gesso; black gesso

Various sizes and shapes of canvases – smallest 11 inches by 15 inches; largest 36 inches in any direction
If working on paper, bring full sheets – at least 200 pounds in weight. (for example, Curry`s 200 lb. Water colour paper). 300 lb. Paper if you wish (expensive but useful for heavy application of paint).

February 19, 2010 – prepared by Gwen Tooth

TUESDAYS May 4, 11, 18, 25 ------ 7 pm to 9 pm

Instructor: Sheri Tenaglia - Introduction to Soft Pastels - See below for description & materials

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton; in person, through website or by telephone 905.454.5677

Fees: $100.00 Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque. 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 and pays 2 weeks before the start of class.

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 8 students & Maximum 10

DESCRIPTION & MATERIALS:
In this workshop you will be taught how to control blending and how to define areas as well as different techniques including advance shading techniques. You will need to bring three or more clear photos of your choice to the first class as well.
Some drawing experience is required.

SUPPLY LIST for PASTEL WORKSHOP:
Please Note: Minimum 1 week notice before course start to order supplies from instructor.
Cost of supplies for this course will be $36.94 or $37.54 (plus tax) depending on which paper the student chooses.
Additional supplies will be extra.
Cash is the only method of payment for supplies; paid to instructor.
Students will be able to purchase the supplies from the instructor at the first class.
The instructor will be supplying cardboard for the packaging of the student's artwork, wipes and masking tape.

The supplies needed are:
- Canson Mi-Teintes pastel paper 19" x 25", several colours to choose from @ a cost of $1.65 to $2.25 ea.
- Soft pastels, set of 36 colours @ a cost of $27.95 a box
- Extra white soft pastels will be available if needed @ a cost of $4.49 ea.
- 1 Kneaded eraser @ $1.39
- Krylon Fixative - 13 oz. bottles will be available for purchase @ a cost of $5.95.

The students will need to bring to the first class three or more clear photos of their choice preferably with good lighting and contrast and an old shirt or smock is recommended

Wednesday Evening Class: April 14, 21, 28 ---- 7:00 to 9:00 pm each session

Course Description:
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. This is a very inexpensive Water Colour workshop with great results.

Materials to bring:
• flat board plastic or wooden to mount paper
• Water colour paper 140 lb or a paper block
• Different size Filbert brushes (are the best) or whatever you have. Preferably brushes that come to a point!!
• Windsor Newton paints: any bright yellows, pinks, blues,
• Needed WN paints: raw sienna, burnt sienna and cobalt blue
• “Sharpie” fine point markers: White, Aqua Blue, Pink, Red. (Not mandatory but makes great special affects.)
• Masking tape, spray bottle, plastic containers, paper towels, Hair Dryer (if possible)

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton; through website, telephone and in person.

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 and pays the fee 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 14 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 12

3 Classes - MONDAYS - April 12, 19, 26 --- 7 to 9 pm

This course will cover various phases of creating a landscape painting. This will include but is not limited to: layout, composition and colour awareness. These are but a few of the steps the student will encounter.
The enjoyment of painting is paramount.

MATERIALS: Students may bring what they are comfortable with and the following is suggested by the instructor;
Oil Paint Colours;
Cobalt Blue
Burnt Umber
Sap Green
Naples Yellow
Cerulean Blue
Yellow Cadmium Medium
Titanium White
Bright Red

Brushes of your choice; the following are suggested by the instructor; 1/2" flat, 1 or 2 filberts, 1 or small sable, 1 fan brush.


Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton; through website, telephone and in person.

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 and pays the fee 2 weeks before the start of class.

Cancellations & Refunds: In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 14 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

MONDAY AFTERNOONS - Daytime Class: April 12, 19, 26 -- 1:30 to 3:30 each session

Course Description:
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. This is a very inexpensive Water Colour workshop with great results.

Materials to bring:
• flat board plastic or wooden to mount paper
• Water colour paper 140 lb or a paper block
• Different size Filbert brushes (are the best) or whatever you have. Preferably brushes that come to a point!!
• Windsor Newton paints: any bright yellows, pinks, blues,
• Needed WN paints: raw sienna, burnt sienna and cobalt blue
• “Sharpie” fine point markers: White, Aqua Blue, Pink, Red. (Not mandatory but makes great special affects.)
• Masking tape, spray bottle, plastic containers, paper towels, Hair Dryer (if possible)

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton; through website, telephone and in person.

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 and pays the fee 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 14 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 12

FRIDAY EVEININGS starting April 9, 16, 23, 30 , May 7, 14 ---- 7 to 9 pm each session

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

MATERIALS TO BRING: Canvas: any size, Artist Quality * Note: double pack - student, Single or Triple pack – artist

Brushes: Small Size (for detail work), Small Rigger, Filbert ½ inch

Oil Paint: “Georgia Rowny”
Titanium White
Alizarin Crimson
French Ultramarine
Cerulean Blue
Naples Yellow
Lemmon Yellow
Burnt Siena
Raw Siena
Sap Green
Rose Madder Quidacridone
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Opaque White Graham Paints Big
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Palette: Styrofoam Plates
Odorless Mineral Spirits
Liquin (Original)
or Walnut Oil Alkyd
2 Small Glass Jars

All easels will be supplied. Students will recieve a Student card that will get a 10% discount at Currys Art Stores

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton; through website, telephone and in person.

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 and pays the fee 2 weeks before the start of class.

Cancellations & Refunds: In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 14 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 12

Thursday Evenings: 6:30 to 9:00 pm ---- starting April 8, 15, 22

Monotype / Mono-printing:
In the class we will develop prints, using water based media (watercolour, water soluble crayon, pencils or graphite which we layer on Plexiglas and vinyl plates. Susan will demonstrate basic techniques using each of the image making tools and the use of stencils, masks and multiple plates. Using damp print making paper, you will run the plate through the press at Beaux-Arts to make surprisingly beautiful and unique prints. Susan will demonstrate basic set up for print making as well as care of the press and blankets.

Materials: Pentel water colours; Caran D'Arche crayons (or Aquarelle); print-making paper which you can soak (BFK Rives, Rising Stonehenge), Plexiglas plates if you have them.
The instructor will bring materials to class which you can purchase or use and pay a MATERIALS FEE of $15 for the
course.

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton; in person, through website or by telephone 905.454.5677

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 and pays 2 weeks before the start of classes.

Cancellations & Refunds:
In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 14 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 10

ONE DAY - WEDNESDAY APRIL 7, 2010 ---- 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Pre-Registration and payment of fee is required by March 23.

Glazing in Oil for Luminous Effects.

Workshop Outline

Oil painting using an Alkyd medium to facilitate glazing techniques and achieve luminous light effects and visual depth. Demonstration of the numerous 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.

Practice working from a nude model.

April 6, 13, 20, 27 ---- 7:00 to 10:00 pm

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton; through website, telephone and in person. 905.454.5677

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

Cancellations & Refunds: In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 14 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

Tuesdays March 23 and 30 --- 7 to 10 pm

Course Outline:
This 2 evening life drawing coarse designed for beginners will focus on scale and structure of the human form, to draw what you see and not what you think you see, proportion and balance are two keys elements to a successful rendering of the human form. we will touch on foreshortening and shadow and light as well.
Students will be working from a nude model.

Course materials to bring:
Newsprint pads (min. size 18”x24”)
pencil/ charcoal or conte

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton in person, through website or by telephone 905.454.5677

Fees: Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque in advance of the first class. (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 and pays the fee 2 weeks before the start of class.

Cancellations & Refunds:
In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 14 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 12

March 20 and 21 --- 9:30 am to 4:00 pm each day

Figurative Abstraction
This exciting 2-day workshop (suitable for all levels) will develop your ability to abstract from the human form, see shapes in the figure more clearly, develop more satisfying compositions that include the draped and undraped body, and develop a looser, freer approach to painting the figure.

Course materials to bring;
Paints (acrylics), matte medium, brushes, disposable palette, black conté, white conté, soft pastel sticks (12 sticks min.), glue stick, 5 sheets of heavy paper (approx. size 22”x30”).

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton **** Note: A deposit is required with registration. To take advantage of the Early Registration Discount, the full fee must be paid at least 2 weeks before class commences.

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 14 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 12

March 8, 22, 29, and April 5 -- Afternoons 1 pm to 3:30 pm each day

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this course we will develop our drawing skills further by delving into perspective drawing, measuring for more accuracy, observing the shapes of lights and shadows, and the portrait. We will continue to use gestures, blind drawings and the drawing of shapes learned in the first course as warm ups. You will continue to relax and delight yourself with the fun of accomplishment as well as the process of getting there. Drawing soothes the soul. This course is a continuation of the first one, but is not too advanced for someone new to join in.

MATERIALS TO BRING:
Sketchbook, 4b pencil, kneadable eraser

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton; through website, telephone and in person.

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 and pays the fee 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 14 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 12

4 Evenings - March 8, 22, 29, Apr. 5 --- 7:00 to 9:30 pm

Bring the materials described in Part 1.

FOR those who are comfortable with their painting, you may want to join us for:

The following will run back to back, not necessarily in one evening. I would like to have you complete a painting.
I will demonstrate and we will paint a snow scene, a water reflection and a scene with mist in it.
Gord Stuart

These sessions will be for actual picture painting. Students will put into practice the strokes, colour study and technical knowledge from Part 1 to produce a snow scene, a scene with mist and a water reflection scene.

The last evening will also include time for questions and critique.

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton

Fees: Payable to Beaux-Arts Brampton by cash or cheque in advance of the first class; $35.00 service charge for NSF cheques will apply.

Discounts: Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers and pays 2 weeks before the start of class.

Cancellations & Refunds:
In the event that the minimum enrolment is not achieved 14 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 12

Feb. 20 and Feb. 21 --- 9:30 am to 4:00 pm each day

Life Drawing
This 2-day life drawing workshop (suitable for all levels) will focus on the importance of gestures and other observational drawing exercises. It will offer projects to help you learn to draw what you see and will open the door to more challenging processes and materials to help you develop your personal expression and mark-making based on the human form. Projects will range from simple observational drawing of the figure to sustained renderings of shadows and form.

Course materials
Newsprint pads (min. size 18”x24”)
Conté/Charcoal sticks
Small box of inexpensive soft pastels (12 sticks min.)

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton **** Note: A deposit is required with registration. To take advantage of the Early Registration Discount, the full fee must be paid at least 2 weeks before class commences.

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

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton **** Note: A deposit is required with registration. To take advantage of the Early Registration Discount, the full fee must be paid at least 2 weeks before class commences.

Discounts: Seniors & Early Registration a $10.00 discount applies to all senior citizens or anyone who registers and pays 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 14 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 12

ART FOR ADULTS - Tuesdays Evenings February 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9 from 7 to 9 pm

Part 1 - Design Basics - Instructor: Gwen Tooth (Feb. 2 & 9) SEE BELOW FOR DESCRIPTION
Part 2 - Collage - Instructor: Gwen Tooth (Feb. 16 & 23) SEE BELOW FOR DESCRIPTION
Part 3 - Abstractions- Instructor: Rose Marie Nicolucci (Mar. 2, 9) SEE BELOW FOR DESCRIPTION

Enjoy 6 weeks of fun & learning in 3 different media. All classes suitable for beginners as well as the more experienced. Two weeks each of Design Baiscs, Collage and Abstractions.

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 and pays 2 weeks before the start of classes.

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 6 & Maximum 12.

DESCRIPTIONS:

PART 1: DESIGN BASICS - The instructor will provide examples of twelve design compositions in black and white and in colour. Students will have the opportunity to experience the process by creating some small paintings in black and white and in a limited palette of a few colours. Principles and Elements of Design will also be discussed, referencing paintings by other artists.
Beginners and advanced artists will both benefit from this knowledge

PART 2: COLLAGE - This introduction to collage will include a brief review of what has been done by other artists in the past, what is being done by contemporary artists and mostly, what can be experienced by adults new to the world of art as well as those more experienced. In a friendly and fun atmosphere, the teacher will guide each student in exploring various approaches and techniques of collage.

PART 3: ABSTRACTIONS- This class will develop a different way of see towards lateral abstraction of tradition visual objects and subjects. While intuitive and loose methods may be utilized, students will be required to apply their design elements to produce harmonious compositions for finished 2 dimensional paintings. Water media watercolour, guaoche, acrylic, pastels or crayon may be used with graphite, conte, pencil crayon and other mixed media materials.. Class critiques will take place at the end of session(s). It is recommended that students bring a minimum of 2 small stretched canvases, watercolour or acrylic paints and painting equipment to create geometric and/or abstract finished art pieces. Instructor will bring various additional materials for students to try or experiment with incorporation of their finished art pieces. Bring also a sense of adventure to try new things and enjoy creative explorations.

Feb. 8, 15, 22 and March 1 -- Afternoons 1 pm to 3:30 pm each day

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Drawing is a way of seeing that anyone can learn. Come and learn the basic skills with such whimsical fun concepts as blind drawing, upside down drawing, gestures, drawing the spaces instead of the forms etc. Drawing opens up the subconscious mind to new ways of thinking and feeling and draws on your intuitive side. We will also touch on using marks in pencil to express your feelings. This course is for total beginners and promises to get you seeing as an artist sees and breaking down mental barriers that prevent you from relaxing into the fun and freedom of drawing and expressing yourself.

MATERIALS TO BRING:
Sketchbook, 4b pencil, kneadable eraser

Register: At Beaux-Arts Brampton; through website, telephone and in person.

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 and pays the fee 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 14 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 12

MONDAY Evenings starting Feb. 1, 8, 15, Mar. 1 ---- 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

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

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
- Introductions and set up of parking lot buddy. Talk about the materials to be/or have purchased. Cover the course, demonstrate how I prepare paper for painting and show possible alternatives. Demonstrate the basic brush strokes I use in watercolour painting.
- - Look at practice strokes of the group and maybe more demonstrations. Talk about choosing subject matter and what to leave out of the reference material. Cut a frame from a 2” x 3” mat board and demonstrate how to use it. Do a demonstration.
- - Carry over of last week by introduction of talk and demo of perspective drawing.
- - This session is about colour and how to identify it and how to mix it (I will have talked about adding colours). We will do a colour wheel so you will get an idea of how to mix. Plus we will build a grey scale.
- - Over the last four weeks I will suggest the idea of picking a simple piece to paint tonight. I will first do a demonstration.
- - We will start a snow scene together and paint until the evening ends.
- - We will discuss snow scene problems, and then paint a Misty scene together.
- - We will discuss Mist scene problems, and then paint a water reflection together.


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 and pays 2 weeks before the start of class.

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 9 & Maximum 12.

MATERIALS LIST:
Brushes:
• 1” flat watercolour brush
• #8 round w/c brush
• #2 rigger brush

Paints: lemon yellow (cadmium yellow light), cobalt blue
Permanent, rose, Payne’s gray of student grade (if this
is the first time for painting in watercolours) also
maybe a hooker’s green and burnt sienna.

Paper: Some 9” x 12” student grade watercolor paper or larger
A pad of newsprint

Other materials needed:
1” masking tape
Kleenex (very important)
Knife (xacto or olfa)
Two containers for water
A smooth board to stretch your paper
One eraser
A palette large enough to mix some good gooey washes on.

Creative Sewing Classes will be held upstairs in Brenda Everett's studio#7 at Beaux-Arts Brampton
70-74 Main Street

****** REGISTER DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR: Forms available at gallery
Contact Brenda Everett with questions at email or phone above. Telephone after 6 pm please.

Basic Beginner Sewing - Thursdays 7 pm to 9:30 pm
Bring Your Own Project - Tuesdays 7 pm to 9:30 pm
Children's Beginner Class (age 8 years & up) - Saturday 10 am to 12:30

4 weeks $80.00 --- Materials list available with registration
Sign Up Early Limited Space Available

Saturday classes; Choose from morning class or afternoon class:
6 Weeks: Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT: Save $5.00 to pay by Saturday December 5, 2009

Registration forms are available at Beaux-Arts gallery; pay by cheque or cash to the instructor.

Fee: $80.00 ($65 + $15 Materials) If students already have the Standard Materials Package, they should bring it to class. If they do not have it, they should bring a pencil, eraser, ruler, and sketchbook.

Morning Class: : Course #6 “Acrylic Painting on Canvas”
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Cost $65 + $15 materials

Afternoon Class: Course #3 “Animal Cartooning”
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost $65 + $15 materials

Please note: We regret that payments can no longer be accepted on the first day of class. Registrations will only be accepted with full payment. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Website: www.bramptonartclasses.com

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
December 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 21

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

MATERIALS to bring: (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.

Scheduled for Sundays of each month. May 17, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22

2010 Dates: Jan. 17, Feb. 7, Mar. 14, Apr. 18, May 16, Jun. 6


10 am - 2 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

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.