This course introduces the foundation of painting with watercolour. Some of the unique qualities of watercolour painting include vibrant colours, transparency effects, and immediacy. This studio class will give instruction, demonstrations and critiques in colour design, light and value studies, and fundamental techniques, as students work from subjects such as still life, landscape, abstraction, and imagination. The novice painter will be encouraged and the experienced painter will be challenged. Click here for a materials list. Class Limit is 15.
Registration and withdrawal deadline: May 07, 2012
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| Course Code: | ESPN - 0131a [Registration Online] |
| Instructor: | Kay Stanfield |
| Site: | P210, 1107 Marginal Road |
| Date: | May 15 - June 26, Tue., 6:30pm - 9:30pm (7 sessions) |
| Tuition: | $250 + HST |
For both beginner and experienced painters, this course expands your approach to paint by introducing a broad range of painting applications. Projects introduce you to image-transfer techniques, collage and mixed media composites. You will experiment with various painting techniques such as frottage, layering, stencils, wax (encaustic painting) and impasto. Through instructional presentations of contemporary work and critiques you will be encouraged to further your studio work while learning about contemporary painting. Click here for a materials list. Class limit is 15.
Registration and withdrawal deadline: May 06, 2012
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| Course Code: | ESPN - 0141 [Registration Online] |
| Instructor: | Melinda Spooner |
| Site: | P210, 1107 Marginal Road |
| Date: | May 16 - July 4, Wed, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (7 sessions - No class May 30)
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| Tuition: | $265 + HST |
Acrylic painting is quite a versatile medium, demonstrations and studio work in this course will consider methods to evoke moods through use of colour, texture, shape and composition. Students will experiment with gel acrylic mediums and paint application using both traditional and non-traditional tools. Lighting and colour theory are discussed. Students will work on independent projects using photographic sources, a live model, and still-life. Bring acrylic paints, brushes, one canvas board (10x12”), and 1 sheet of classic laid cover stock paper. Click here for a materials list. Class limit is 15
Registration and withdrawal deadline: May 09, 2012
| Course Code: | ESPN -0121 [Registration Online]
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| Instructor: | Ivan Murphy |
| Site: | P201 |
| Date: | May 17 - June 28, Thurs, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (7 sessions)
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| Tuition: | $250 + HST
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This intermediate painting course investigates historical, contemporary and cultural influences of still life painting. A variety of works by still life artists will be introduced to incite the theme for each lesson. Additionally, composition, light sources, varying colour pallets, painterly style, pattern, personification and narrative will be examined and reviewed. This course is designed for students who have introductory experience and knowledge of colour theory, acrylic paint application, use of materials and basic drawing skills. Please bring to the first class: a sketchbook, 2b and 4b pencils, eraser, sharpener, spray bottle for keeping paint wet, painting rag, plastic pallet knife, pallet, (alternative: pallet paper pad and masonite board to tape paper to), apron or smock to protect clothing, camera, as well as the brushes and paint colours on the materials list provided. Class limit is 15.
Registration and withdrawal deadline: May 18, 2012
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| Course Code: | ESPN - 0223 [Registration Online] |
| Instructor:
| Charlotte Marble
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| Site: | P210, 1107 Marginal Road
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| Date: | May 28 - Jul 16, Mon, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
(7 sessions - no class July 2)
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| Tuition: | $250 + HST
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The School of Extended Studies is kicking off NSCAD’s inaugural Summer Institute as part of NSCAD’s 125th year celebration. We are hosting three weeks of workshops designed to encourage new artists and inspire the professional.
Tuition includes: A welcome reception Monday evening, morning coffee breaks and a closing lunch on Friday.
- Group excursions will be available each week at an additional cost.
- Registration closes two weeks prior to the start of each course.
Heather Sayeau
ESPN0112 Jul 30 - Aug 3, Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 4:00pm
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This workshop will focus on methods of approach to portraiture. Students will work from photo grids, mirrors, and life. The class will cover technical aspects such as colour theory, colour exploration, methods of paint application, staining and underpainting, working on a large scale, and using a variety of surfaces. Each day will begin with exercises pertaining to the project for the day. Students will explore materials and techniques and develop their own project. The bulk of the day will be spent working on the portrait. At the end of the day there will be a critique where the class can observe and discuss the work together. Students will be encouraged to keep a journal / sketchbook of the week's projects. There will be a show of the work in the exhibition space on the 2nd floor and students may invite friends to come and view their paintings. Tuition: $360 + HST | Class limit: 12.
Bob Williams
ESPN0135 July 30 - Aug. 3, Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 4:00pm
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This week-long watercolour workshop focuses on the human form. Morning sessions will be centred on painting and drawing from a model, both nude and clothed. Afternoon sessions will concentrate on composition, colour and imagery based on work from the mornings. Representation of the human form from realism to more abstract will be examined, discussed and experienced. This watercolour workshop will inspire the beginner and challenge the more accomplished artist. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. Tuition: $360 + HST | Class Limit: 18.
Bob Williams
ESPN0134 Aug 6 - Aug 10, Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 4:00pm
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This course will cover both the theory and the techniques of landscape painting in watercolour. It will explore the challenges of painting the landscape through an analytical approach to perspective, composition, relationships between colour and tone, and manipulation of the particular paint media. Instruction will address the difference between working en scene and using sketches and photographs. Weather permitting the course will be divided between field trips and studio time. The novice painter will be encouraged and the experienced painter will be challenged. Throughout the workshop we will also look at some different media such as watercolour pencils, pen and ink and pencil crayons; please see your course supply list online. Tuition: $360 + HST | Class Limit: 18.
Ivan Murphy
ESPN0123 July 23 - 27, Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 4:00pm
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This week-long workshop will provide students the opportunity to work in the company of other artists; through group or individual critiques, it will give the student a more complex approach to self-expression, use of material, formal considerations, and techniques. Based primarily on observational painting from still life, figure, and landscape, this work shop will provide a thorough experience for the beginner, and will consolidate and strengthen experience for the intermediate painter. Presentations from the instructor and visiting artists will complement this hands-on studio experience. Tuition: $360 + HST | Class Limit: 18
Ivan Murphy
ESPN0224 July 30 - Aug 3, Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 4:00pm
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This week-long workshop will focus on landscape painting arising from experience and memory, and being symbolic or allegorical instead of merely descriptive. Students will progress from observed reality (plein-air), to working from memory in the studio where more personal, internal work will be completed. Ideas of abstraction and non-representative work will be explored as part of this process. This workshop will provide students the opportunity to work in the company of other artists; presentations from the instructor and visiting artists will complement this hands-on studio experience. Tuition: $360 + HST | Class Limit: 18