LAC
Adult Classes
Introduction to Drawing hurry…booking now!
8 classes Wednesday February 8 – Wednesday March 28 from 5:30-7:30pm
$200 ($175 for members), supplies included, assisted by Mary Jane Nohra
Starts with the basics, involves the use of pencil, conte, charcoal and ink in monochromatic form, touches on still life, landscape, portraiture and figure drawing
Oil Painting 101 hurry…booking now!
8 classes Thursday February 9 – Thursday March 29 from 5:30-7:30pm
$200 ($175 for members), plus supplies (kit extra $125), assisted by Mary Jane Nohra
A beginner’s course, covers materials, tools, prep & clean up, mixing colours, brush and palette knife, perspective, subject matter, and essentials for successful painting
Introduction to Drawing Part 2 – Use of Colour booking now
8 classes Wednesday April 4 – Wed May 23 from 5:30-7:30pm
$200 ($175 for members), plus supplies (kit extra $75), assisted by Mary Jane Nohra
A continuation of Intro to Drawing, introduces colour and increased difficulty, covers multiple styles, subject matters and mediums
Working With Acrylics booking now
8 classes Thursday April 5 – Thursday May 24 from 5:30-7:30pm
$200 ($175 for members), plus supplies (kit extra $90), assisted by Mary Jane Nohra
Explores applications, surface preparation, rules for successful use, drying times, mixing colours, subject matter & protecting your work
Mixed Medium Art – Texture & Interest
4 classes Tuesday May 15 - Tuesday June 5 from 5:30-7:30pm
$100 ($90 for members), plus supplies (kit extra $100)
Experimenting with texture, mediums and various combinations of elements such as glass bead gel, crackle and moulding paste, etc. to go a step further with our art
Watercolours 101
5 classes Wednesday May 30 - Wednesday June 27, 5:30-7:30pm
$175 ($155 for members), plus supplies (kit extra $65) *includes lecture from local expert
Watercolours are widely thought of as the most difficult medium to master, so this course focuses on the basics, tips, techniques and advice
Art Around the Globe
5 classes Thursday May 31 - Thursday June 28, 5:30-7:30pm
$150 ($135 for members), supplies included
What roles traditions, culture, religion, location & ethnicity play in art and life around the world, past and present. Be inspired by a world full of artists
Murals 101
6 classes Wednesday July 18 – Wednesday August 22, 5:30-7:30pm
$150 ($135 for members), plus supplies (kit extra $125)
Prep, perspective & scale, what paints work best, protecting your work, tools of the trade & techniques of the pros. Faux Painting Redefined compliments this course.
Faux Painting Redefined
6 classes Thursday July 19 – Thursday August 23, 5:30-7:30pm
$150 ($135 for members), plus supplies (kit extra $150)
Paint marble, slate, field and cut stone, blocks, hand-painted “wallpaper”, instant age, stucco and application on many surfaces. This course compliments Murals 101.
Figure Drawing 101
7 classes Wednesday September 12 – Wednesday October 24, 5:30-7:30pm
$250 ($225 for members), plus supplies (kit extra $75) * live models, assisted by MJ Nohra
Drawing/painting the human body, first accurately, then loosely for interest & modern feel
Learning From the Masters
7 classes Thursday September 13 – Thursday October 25, 5:30-7:30pm
$200 ($175 for members), plus supplies (kit extra $100), assisted by Mary Jane Nohra
Studying their works and techniques and using their methods to improve our own works
Young & Edgy
4 classes Tuesday October 9 – Tuesday November 6, 5:30-7:30pm
$125 ($115 for members), supplies included
Perfect for teens and those who like current fashion and music styles. Influence of culture, music, design, urban & industrial styles on our art. Trend spotting & trend setting
Holiday Spirit Christmas Décor
6 classes Wednesday November 7 – Wednesday December 12, 5:30-7:30pm
$150 ($135 for members), plus supplies (kit extra $100)
Creating a signature look, hand-painted gifts, holiday projects for indoors & out, exploring traditions & trends, something for everyone who loves Christmas
Art in Everyday Objects
7 classes Thurs November 1 – Thurs December 13, 5:30-7:30pm
$175 ($160 members), plus supplies (kit extra $75) + objects to paint on (avail. for purchase)
A less “stuffy” approach to art. Students will design & create on a variety of surfaces such as furniture, clothing, antiques, signs or objects of their choosing
Breaking the Rules
4 classes Tues November 20 – Tues December 11, 5:30-7:30pm
$100 ($90 for members), plus supplies (kit extra $100)
“Artistic License”, finding one’s own style, & freedom in thought and technique
Private Lessons classes have started…booking now!
4 weekly classes of 90 minutes, one on one, choice of available time slots
$160 ($140 for members), supplies not included & available for purchase (depends on area of study)
Location: Leamington Arts Centre, 72 Talbot St. W. Leamington, ON
Contact: Susan 519.965.3647 or Chad Riley, Gallery Director 519.326.2711
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