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WINTER 2010

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EVENTS

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Botanical Watercolours for Beginners
Leslie Staple
This introductory course will cover the basic skills needed to capture seasonal flowers through drawing exercises, finishing with watercolour. No prior painting experience is needed. Each student can progress at his or her own level with individual assistance. No materials are needed for the first class. You will receive a materials list on the
first day.

Evening
[PG10W04] Mondays, January 18 through March 15 (except February 15), 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (8 sessions)

Morning
[PG10W05] Thursdays, January 21
through March 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (8 sessions)
Public $240 / Members $230

Collage: An Introduction
[PG10W06] Dana Mallany
Collage is a free assemblage of different forms (papers, drawings, photos, etc.) that brings new meaning to these objects. The inventiveness and creativity in collage is often no more than a willingness to experiment. Designed for both the beginner and the experienced artist, this course will concentrate on materials, composition and content.
It will incorporate a number of techniques, with explorations of botanical/garden-related themes if desired. A materials list will be provided before the first class.
Wednesdays, February 3 through
February 24, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (4 sessions)
Public $130 / Members $120

Creating Texture in Watercolours:
Weekend Workshop
[PG10W07] Leslie Staple
Students will experiment with a number of watercolour techniques such as brush work, sponge and splatter to create textures in your paintings. All levels welcome. Please bring watercolour supplies and lunch.
Sunday, February 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Public $85 / Members $80

Botanical Arts Studio
[PG10W08] Leslie Staple
Develop your own style in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a morning of botanical painting each week while receiving individual instruction based on your experience level. All levels welcome. Please bring watercolour materials and a subject that inspires you.
Wednesdays, March 24 through May 26,
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (10 sessions)
Public $290 / Members $280

Botanical Painting Skills: Technical Tune-up
[PG10W09] Pamela Stagg
Polish the skills you need to create highly realistic form and colour in your botanical paintings with one of Canada’s top botanical artists. Suitable for intermediate and advanced botanical painters. Materials required: the student’s regular painting materials and a couple of different flowers (any type or colour). Please bring lunch.
Sunday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Public $90 / Members $85

If You Can See, You Can Draw
[PG10W10] Margit Koritar
Good drawing is the foundation of good painting. Both beginners and advanced students will be individually guided in strengthening their powers of observation while learning new drawing skills and techniques. Instruction will focus on botanical subjects and students may choose to paint as well as draw. A supply list will be sent to all registered participants in advance.
Thursdays, March 25 through April
22, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (5 sessions)
Public $195 / Members $185

Botanical Painting Skills: Fixing Mistakes
[PG10W11] Pamela Stagg
Experience is the name we give to our mistakes – but it makes sense to know how to fix them. Learn how from one of Canada’s top botanical painters. Suitable for intermediate and advanced botanical painters. Materials required: the student’s regular painting materials and samples of the student’s painting mistakes or paintings that are less successful than they could be. Please bring lunch.
Sunday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Public $90 / Members $85

Brushes with Serenity: Spring Blossoms
[PG10W12] Moira Mudie
Discover an ancient art form. Learn the fluid strokes made with bamboo brushes, using ink and watercolour washes on rice paper. These classes will focus on the lovely blossoms of spring. No experience necessary. Materials for sale, if needed, at first session (approximately $30).
Mondays, April 12 through May 17,
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (6 sessions)
Public $160 / Members $150

Floral Watercolour Workshop
[PG10S10] Marianne Broome
Explore the many techniques to achieve a realistic floral from a reference photograph. Marianne will cover glazing, gentle washes backgrounds, values, depth, harmony and more. A supply list will be provided. Suitable for all levels.
Sunday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Public $85 / Members $80