Drawing
Drawing I
If you’ve always wanted to draw, here’s an excellent way to begin. Work in a relaxed atmosphere as you develop the basic skills of observational drawing and discover the magic and pleasure of drawing what you see. The fundamentals of …
Drawing: Tools & Techniques
This is a course for beginners or those who would like to refresh their drawing skills, with a focus on the creative possibilities of various drawing materials. Complete finished drawings in pencil, charcoal, ink, wash, and watercolour pencils. Learn about …
Sketching on site
Expressive rhythm, colour and light can be captured with immediacy in the intimate sketchbook format; a confident approach to on-site drawing is the goal. Class will meet in a series of indoor and outdoor settings, that include a museum, botanical …
Drawing with Brush, Pen and Ink
For students attracted to the boldness of black and white ink drawing with its rich tonalities and expressiveness of line and wash. Using both brush and pen, various papers will be explored from simple sketch papers to fine watercolour sheets. …
Mixed Media Drawing
Further your observational skills and explore the expressive realm of this contemporary approach to drawing. Combine various tools and techniques and experiment with texture, colour, value, composition and gestural mark making to enrich your drawing. Subjects include still life, natural …
Introduction to Soft Pastel
Beautiful colour in its purest form, soft pastel is a perfect start-up medium for painting. Learn how to blend and layer colour effectively and try the various sanded papers and traditional, toned pastel sheets. You will discover how to choose …
Learn to Draw the Figure
This confidence-building approach to life drawing begins with the basics of contour, gesture, proportion and the underlying structure of the figure. You will work from live models every week, with step-by-step instruction and guidance. Pencil, charcoal, conté, ink and pastel …
Intermediate Life Drawing: The Clothed Figure
Take your figurative imagery into a real life setting within the studio, using natural poses and everyday clothing. Explore the expressiveness of various postures, lighting effects and compositional placement of the figure within the drawing. A helpful step for artists …
Expressive Figure Drawing
Skill development with respect to observation aand understanding of the human figure is an ongoing process; however this course also emphasizes the individual, expressive content of each student’s work. Studies will include quick gesture drawings and longer, more finished works …
Figure Drawing: The Finishing Touches
This life class will concentrate on hands, feet and faces, those areas of the body often neglected because of time limitations or simply because they are challenging to draw. Exercises will focus on facial structure and expression, close-up studies of …
Studio with Model
Each week, the studio is available for artists who want to work with a model. When space is available, late registration is possible. Friday Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Teacher: none Starting: April 26 Duration: 8 Weeks
350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4