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Acrylic Painting - j'anna-jacqulyn (THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL)
J'anna's extensive teaching experience and her ability to inspire others to grow and develop as painters will be a great asset to PEI School of the Arts this July. She comes to us from Nova Scotia and is highly recommended by her previous students. This course is suited to ALL LEVELS OF ABILITY and will focus on taking seemingly complicated subjects and simplifying them. Using a step-by-step method of teaching, we will go from a blank canvas, to skillfully executed "under paintings" to final products to be proud of. By breaking down the subjects and by taking a small part of the painting out of context and studying it, painters will improve their colour mixing, composition, and knowledge of the elements of principles of design. New painters will develop the ability to be self-motivated and skilled enough to continue on their own, while seasoned painters will stretch their skills and imaginations. (Equipment list is provided)
Watercolours, Seasonal Interpretation of Colour - Bonnie Steinberg (THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL)
Have you ever yearned to paint the seasons in glorious watercolour? Then this is the class for you! Come and paint with Bonnie Steinberg, a highly respected artist and instructor, in this week-long workshop exploring transparent watercolour and it's interpretation in a relaxed environment designed for ALL LEVELS of painters. You will learn about watercolour triads for landscape, architecture and it's elements, while exploring all four seasons. Through demonstrations and a strong hands on approach, Bonnie will encourage you to find your own unique interpretation of colour. In this class, you will learn to capture rural P.E.I. and beyond with Bonnie's unique blend of "high-keyed" colours. You will learn to paint a variety of great greens for trees and shrubs in early spring, glorious rich hues depicting summer's special colour and light, brilliant reds and golds to capture autumn colour and light and wonderful winter colour to create special luminous compositions. You will also learn colour mixing, colour characteristics and properties, techniques for application and "how to create mood" through colour interpretation. The result: dynamic vibrant paintings! (Equipment list is provided)
Clay and Raku Firing – Leslie Kwiatkowski & Josh Dyment (THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL)
Leslie and Josh are back for their fifth season with this very popular course. Sign up for this workshop to construct several finished Raku clay pieces, using three different construction techniques (including sculpture), use different glazing and finishing methods, build a kiln and fire your own works. It will, indeed, be a treat to learn the Raku procedure, in a hands-on way with our very experienced award winning Raku potter. Beginners as well as experienced potters will enjoy this course and participants will complete pieces for themselves or to be used as gifts. (Equipment list is provided. There will be a nominal fee for clay)
Pen and Ink & Colour - Marta Scythes (THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL)
The intricate art of Pen & Ink will be explored through a series of fun and confidence building exercises designed to improve visual observation, composition, value choices, and drawing and painting skills. Ink and watercolour techniques will be demonstrated and then applied throughout the course. Adding watercolour and/or watercolour pencils will add another dimension to your pen and ink work. A variety of subjects will be studied with flexibility to also accommodate individual requests. Ongoing feedback will be given and individual style and creativity encouraged. This course is suited to beginners and intermediates and was very popular last year. (Equipment list provided)
Beyond the Basics of Digital Photography - Winston Maund (THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL)
Have you ever marveled at the warmth of a summer sunset, the beautiful green and red rolling hills and the early morning dew before it is dried by the warm rays of the sun and wished you had a photograph of it. Now is your chance! This course is designed for those who would love to capture the beauty of the Island landscape, quaint fishing villages, coastal shores, historical light houses, Island wild life and natures floral gardens. Daily field trip in and around picturesque Rustico and areas. At least half of your course will be hands on photography and instruction in the field. Each photo trip will follow by in class group discussion, and evaluation of your images. You will take your images from camera capture to download to editing and output to print/ slide show. Basic editing with Photoshop and Photoshop Elements will also be covered. Be prepared for sun and rain -before sunrise and after sunset where the mood and the lighting are fantastic. “The Island is a photographers paradise” is a quote I often hear. There will be lectures on lighting and composition. We will be looking at the many aspect of how lighting effects the mood of the photograph. We will cover the basic rules of composition and how to make them work for you for more pleasing and eye catching photographs. Participants should know before they arrive basic camera operations, what each dial/ buttons does. Know your cameras megapixel rating and a little understanding about image resolution. Have read your camera manual. A DSLR camera is not necessary but would be an advantage. “Any camera in the right hands can produce a well composed and well lit image.” So lets get out and photograph the wondrous beauty of early morning dew, the rolling surf and nature at its best.
Open Studio
In addition to courses with professional artists, PEI School of the Arts will be offering "Open Studio". This will be an opportunity for people to work with others on their own projects, try new ideas, finish projects, make a mess, get feedback, interact with others of like mind and be part of our summer workshops experience. There will be no instructor in "open studio" as it will be self-guided and attendees will pay for the use of the space only.
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