Let’s look at the influence of the circus on artists throughout the ages and become inspired by the thrilling ambiance of live performance shows, wildly creative costumes, and the astonishing movements of acrobats, dancers, and clowns. Artists from around the world continue to engage with the theatrical – instruments, lighting, songs, or magicians! Campers will be invited to create projects, including dynamic maquettes, that express the dazzling magic and wonder that render the world of the circus so thrilling.

Code:	E18-JC9A
Price:	$235.00
Summer Day Camp only - Extended Hours (optional):	$30.00
Teacher:
Focus:	Jeunesse/Youth
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Aug 20, 2018
End Date:	Aug 24, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 09:00 - 16:15 Tuesday from 09:00 - 16:15 Wednesday from 09:00 - 16:15 Thursday from 09:00 - 16:15 Friday from 09:00 - 16:15 (students can stay until 18:00 with optional extended hours option)

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Let’s look at the influence of the circus on artists throughout the ages and become inspired by the thrilling ambiance of live performance shows, wildly creative costumes, and the astonishing movements of acrobats, dancers, and clowns. Artists from around the world continue to engage with the theatrical – instruments, lighting, songs, or magicians! Campers will be invited to create projects, including dynamic maquettes, that express the dazzling magic and wonder that render the world of the circus so thrilling.

Code:	E18-JC9B
Price:	$235.00
Summer Day Camp only - Extended Hours (optional):	$30.00
Teacher:
Focus:	Jeunesse/Youth
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Aug 20, 2018
End Date:	Aug 24, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 09:00 - 16:15 Tuesday from 09:00 - 16:15 Wednesday from 09:00 - 16:15 Thursday from 09:00 - 16:15 Friday from 09:00 - 16:15 (students can stay until 18:00 with optional extended hours option)

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

What were the original circus performers striving to innovate when they started the circus arts? How did their ideas and gestures influence spectators? Why did they fascinate artists of the modern era? This week we will focus on the impact of the circus on the visual arts. In exploring how color, sound, and boisterous motion imbued these theatrical spaces, campers will be inspired to imagine within the realm of the spectacular! Through working with maquettes, campers will develop their own multifaceted and expressive worlds.

Code:	E18-JC9C
Price:	$235.00
Summer Day Camp only - Extended Hours (optional):	$30.00
Teacher:
Focus:	Jeunesse/Youth
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Aug 20, 2018
End Date:	Aug 24, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 09:00 - 16:15 Tuesday from 09:00 - 16:15 Wednesday from 09:00 - 16:15 Thursday from 09:00 - 16:15 Friday from 09:00 - 16:15 (students can stay until 18:00 with optional extended hours option)

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

What were the original circus performers striving to innovate when they started the circus arts? How did their ideas and gestures influence spectators? Why did they fascinate artists of the modern era? This week we will focus on the impact of the circus on the visual arts. In exploring how color, sound, and boisterous motion imbued these theatrical spaces, campers will be inspired to imagine within the realm of the spectacular! Through working with maquettes, campers will develop their own multifaceted and expressive worlds.

Code:	E18-JC9D
Price:	$235.00
Summer Day Camp only - Extended Hours (optional):	$30.00
Teacher:
Focus:	Jeunesse/Youth
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	3
Start Date:	Aug 20, 2018
End Date:	Aug 24, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 09:00 - 16:15 Tuesday from 09:00 - 16:15 Wednesday from 09:00 - 16:15 Thursday from 09:00 - 16:15 Friday from 09:00 - 16:15 (students can stay until 18:00 with optional extended hours option)

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

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 light and shade, line, form, and composition will be introduced, using materials such as pencil, ink, charcoal, and conté. Subjects include still life, live models, and nature studies.

Code:	E18-BAD02-13N
Price:	$230.00
Teacher:	Konstantinos Meramveliotakis
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	6
Start Date:	Aug 06, 2018
End Date:	Aug 29, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 19:00 - 22:00 Wednesday from 19:00 - 22:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

This introduction to the acrylic medium offers step-by-step instruction for beginners. Basic tools and techniques will be covered: paint selection, brushes, preparation of paper, and canvas. Various subjects are included, with emphasis on composition and effective use of colour.

Code:	E18-BAP10-24N
Price:	$230.00
Teacher:	Konstantinos Meramveliotakis
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	9
Start Date:	Aug 07, 2018
End Date:	Aug 30, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 19:00 - 22:00 Thursday from 19:00 - 22:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

This beginner’s class approaches photography as an art practice and gives you the tools to make more personal and interesting images. Basic techniques (exposure, focus, lighting) and an understanding of your digital camera will be taught hand-in-hand with the expressive side of the medium. Course includes creative assignments and an introduction to historical and contemporary photo-based artists. In English, discussion bilingual.

Code:	E18-BAN13-24N
Price:	$230.00
Teacher:	Francis Macchiagodena
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	6
Start Date:	Aug 07, 2018
End Date:	Aug 30, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 19:00 - 22:00 Thursday from 19:00 - 22:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Unique and beautiful jewellery can be made using simple techniques. Beginners will be introduced to the basics of jewellery construction (sawing, filing, soldering) and encouraged to use these methods creatively to make brooches, earrings, pendants, and rings in sterling silver and other materials. Materials may be purchased from the instructor. Students may complete several pieces during the session.

Code:	E18-BAJ02-24N
Price:	$270.00
Teacher:	Marie-Josée Pelletier
Focus:	Joaillerie/Jewellery
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Aug 07, 2018
End Date:	Aug 30, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 19:00 - 22:00 Thursday from 19:00 - 22:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Learn fundamental wheel-throwing techniques for both functional and sculptural pottery forms, from bowls and cups to teapots and decorative forms. Surface treatment and decorative techniques are explored and explained. Course includes demonstrations, theory, and critiques of individual work. All levels; beginners welcome.

Code:	E18-C01-1A
Price:	$230.00
Materials:	$60.00
Teacher:	Olaf de Winter
Focus:	Céramique/Ceramics
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Jul 09, 2018
End Date:	Aug 27, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 13:00 - 16:00

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Learn fundamental wheel-throwing techniques for both functional and sculptural pottery forms, from bowls and cups to teapots and decorative forms. Surface treatment and decorative techniques are explored and explained. Course includes demonstrations, theory, and critiques of individual work. All levels; beginners welcome.

Code:	E18-C02-1N
Price:	$230.00
Materials:	$60.00
Teacher:	Jamie Wilson Goodyear
Focus:	Céramique/Ceramics
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Jul 09, 2018
End Date:	Aug 27, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 19:00 - 22:00

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Learn fundamental wheel-throwing techniques for both functional and sculptural pottery forms, from bowls and cups to teapots and decorative forms. Surface treatment and decorative techniques are explored and explained. Course includes demonstrations, theory, and critiques of individual work. All levels; beginners welcome.

Code:	E18-C03-3A
Price:	$230.00
Materials:	$60.00
Teacher:	Olaf de Winter
Focus:	Céramique/Ceramics
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Jul 04, 2018
End Date:	Aug 22, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 13:00 - 16:00

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Learn fundamental wheel-throwing techniques for both functional and sculptural pottery forms, from bowls and cups to teapots and decorative forms. Surface treatment and decorative techniques are explored and explained. Course includes demonstrations, theory, and critiques of individual work. All levels; beginners welcome.

Code:	E18-C04-3N
Price:	$230.00
Materials:	$60.00
Teacher:	Anders Bayly
Focus:	Céramique/Ceramics
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Jul 04, 2018
End Date:	Aug 22, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 19:00 - 22:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Learn the techniques of handbuilding with clay. Beginners will get acquainted with pinched pots, coiling, modelling and slab-building. The more advanced students will concentrate on combined techniques and explore the possibilities of decoration. You will be encouraged to develop your creativity.

Code:	E18-C05-2N
Price:	$230.00
Materials:	$60.00
Teacher:	Jamie Wilson Goodyear
Focus:	Céramique/Ceramics
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Jul 03, 2018
End Date:	Aug 21, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 19:00 - 22:00

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Learn the techniques of handbuilding with clay. Beginners will get acquainted with pinched pots, coiling, modelling and slab-building. The more advanced students will concentrate on combined techniques and explore the possibilities of decoration. You will be encouraged to develop your creativity.

Code:	E18-C06-4N
Price:	$230.00
Materials:	$60.00
Teacher:	Anders Bayly
Focus:	Céramique/Ceramics
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Jul 05, 2018
End Date:	Aug 23, 2018
Schedule:	Thursday from 19:00 - 22:00

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

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 light and shade, line, form, and composition will be introduced, using materials such as pencil, ink, charcoal, and Conté. Subjects include still life, live models, and nature studies.

Code:	A18-BAD01-2M
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Claudia Baltazar
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	7
Start Date:	Sep 25, 2018
End Date:	Dec 11, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 09:00 - 12:00

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 light and shade, line, form, and composition will be introduced, using materials such as pencil, ink, charcoal, and Conté. Subjects include still life, live models, and nature studies.

Code:	A18-BAD02-3A
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Susan Fowler
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	5
Start Date:	Sep 26, 2018
End Date:	Dec 12, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 13:00 - 16:00

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 light and shade, line, form, and composition will be introduced, using materials such as pencil, ink, charcoal, and Conté. Subjects include still life, live models, and nature studies.

Code:	A18-BAD03-3N
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Andréanne Godin
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	8
Start Date:	Sep 26, 2018
End Date:	Dec 12, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 19:00 - 22:00

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 light and shade, line, form, and composition will be introduced, using materials such as pencil, ink, charcoal, and Conté. Subjects include still life, live models, and nature studies.

Code:	A18-BAD04-6A
Price:	$295.00
Teacher:	Corina Kennedy
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	9
Start Date:	Oct 13, 2018
End Date:	Dec 15, 2018
Schedule:	Saturday from 13:00 - 16:00

Take your drawing to a new level with the inclusion of coloured media such as Conté on coloured paper, coloured pencil, ink, and pastel. Focus on harmony and unity of expression through development of effective colour choices and individual palette; subjects to include plants, landscape, natural elements, abstraction, and the figure. Prerequisite: one session of drawing.

Code:	A18-BAD05-7A
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Konstantinos Meramveliotakis
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	11
Start Date:	Sep 23, 2018
End Date:	Dec 09, 2018
Schedule:	Sunday from 14:00 - 17:00

Drawing can be a rewarding, life-long activity for students who pursue studies at a more advanced level. This course encourages the regular practice of sketching and drawing in relation to a variety of subjects: landscape, still-life, models, and abstract imagery. Explore various paper surfaces and drawing materials, including India ink, coloured papers, and pastels. Prerequisite: two sessions of drawing

Code:	A18-BAD06-2N
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Michael Merrill
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	8
Start Date:	Sep 25, 2018
End Date:	Dec 11, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 19:00 - 22:00

For students who would like to renew the importance of drawing in their art practice, this unconventional course investigates drawing for fun, self-knowledge, and increased visual awareness. Discover a personal, intuitive connection with line and touch, drawing tools, and materials; explore drawing as a direct link to your imagination. Course includes a look at modern and contemporary drawing practices. Prerequisite: some drawing experience.

Code:	A18-BAD07-3A
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Elisabeth Galante
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 26, 2018
End Date:	Dec 12, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 13:00 - 16:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

This course will focus on elements of landscape including trees, water, skies, and urban architecture, as you learn to convey a sense of outdoor light and space. An introduction to basic perspective will help you along. Photo and sketches provide source material. Various materials to be used: pencil, charcoal, and water-soluble media such as graphite, coloured pencils, and markers. Prerequisite: one session of drawing.

Code:	A18-BAD08-4M
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Branka Marinkovic
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	5
Start Date:	Sep 27, 2018
End Date:	Dec 13, 2018
Schedule:	Thursday from 09:00 - 12:00

Begin your exploration by illustrating a simple phrase or poem, and progress toward a more involved comic or graphic project. Learn basic skills of illustration, from initial sketch and design, to addition of ink, line, wash, and watercolour. A unique voice and style emerge as you see your own stories come to life on paper. No experience in writing or drawing is required. Materials include ink, watercolour, charcoal, etc.

Code:	A18-BAD09-4M
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Julian Peters
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	7
Start Date:	Sep 27, 2018
End Date:	Dec 13, 2018
Schedule:	Thursday from 09:00 - 12:00

The graphic novel applies the traditional visual and narrative devices of comics to book-length works featuring nuanced characters and richly developed plot lines. In addition to learning comics-making skills, students will be introduced to the specific considerations that go into more ambitious, long-term projects. Topics include character development, narrative arcs, dialogues, world building, and the fostering of a personalized visual style. No writing or drawing experience required.

Code:	A18-BAD10-4N
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Julian Peters
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	10
Start Date:	Sep 27, 2018
End Date:	Dec 13, 2018
Schedule:	Thursday from 19:00 - 22:00

Colouring books have long been thought of as child’s play but adults have recently become engaged in this creative activity. Here, we take it a step further; you will learn to design and draw your own colouring book, based on personal themes. The process includes: concept brainstorming, drawing hacks, thumbnail sketches, and contouring with brush or pen. Finally, your work will be printed on quality paper. No experience necessary.

Code:	A18-BAD11-5A
Price:	$230.00
Teacher:	Kristy Boisvert
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	15
Start Date:	Oct 12, 2018
End Date:	Nov 30, 2018
Schedule:	Friday from 13:00 - 16:00

Opening the boundaries between drawing and painting, this course explores the creative possibilities and vast array of materials and techniques available to the mixed-media artist. Ink, watercolour pencils, charcoal, and pastels are used in a multi-layered, playful manner. Inspiration will be drawn from both past and contemporary artists. Some models included. Prerequisite: one session of drawing.

Code:	A18-BATM12-2N
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Matthew Thomson
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Sep 25, 2018
End Date:	Dec 11, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 19:00 - 22:00

Need more creative activity in your life? Join our VAC Art Circle, a weekly, informal class based on a shared desire to draw, paint, and create. This is all about the fun and satisfaction of making artistic work and you’ll also pick up some skills along the way. Instructor Matt Thomson will introduce materials and themes to stimulate your playful, mixed media explorations. Everything is provided: charcoal, pencil, ink, brushes, coloured media, and paper. No experience necessary.

Code:	A18-BATM13-7M
Price:	$150.00
Teacher:	Matthew Thomson
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	9
Start Date:	Sep 30, 2018
End Date:	Oct 21, 2018
Schedule:	Sunday from 10:00 - 12:30

Need more creative activity in your life? Join our VAC Art Circle, a weekly, informal class based on a shared desire to draw, paint, and create. This is all about the fun and satisfaction of making artistic work and you’ll also pick up some skills along the way. Instructor Matt Thomson will introduce materials and themes to stimulate your playful, mixed media explorations. Everything is provided: charcoal, pencil, ink, brushes, coloured media, and paper. No experience necessary.

Code:	A18-BATM14-7M
Price:	$150.00
Teacher:	Matthew Thomson
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Nov 04, 2018
End Date:	Nov 25, 2018
Schedule:	Sunday from 10:00 - 12:30

This course introduces the use of washi (Japanese, natural fibre paper) in painting and collage — from delicate, transparent sheets, to more opaque, textural surfaces. Discover how each sheet of washi interacts differently with black and coloured Sumi inks, as you work with a variety of brushes and techniques. Torn and cut paper collage adds layering and transparency, contributing a rich range of textural possibilities. A start-up paper kit will be provided. Open to all.

Code:	A18-BAC15-3M
Price:	$245.00
Teacher:	Danielle Shatz
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	5
Start Date:	Oct 10, 2018
End Date:	Nov 28, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 09:00 - 12:00

The tactile pleasure of handling materials will contribute to your workflow as you combine materials intuitively and express yourself in visual form. Engage in image making with a sense of unedited creativity while also considering how to unify your work with strong composition, rhythm, and contrast. Materials include coloured and textured papers, photos, drawings, found materials, and paint. No experience necessary.

Code:	A18-BAC16-3A
Price:	$295.00
Teacher:	Stella Pace
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	3
Start Date:	Oct 10, 2018
End Date:	Dec 12, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 13:00 - 16:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Learn the graceful letters of a modernized Uncial script, using a pointed pen; a calligraphy tool known for its delicate line and responsiveness. Gestural brushwork will enliven your work and create a dynamic visual contrast as we create several pieces inspired by lines of text. Class demonstrations and hands-on practice are combined with individual guidance. No experience necessary.

Code:	A18-BACAL17-6A
Price:	$190.00
Teacher:	Lorna Mulligan
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	5
Start Date:	Sep 29, 2018
End Date:	Nov 03, 2018
Schedule:	Saturday from 13:00 - 16:00

This confidence-building approach to life drawing begins with the basics of contour, gesture, proportion, and the underlying structure of the figure. Work from live models every week, with step-by-step instruction and guidance. Pencil, charcoal, Conté, ink, and pastel contribute to varied, expressive qualities of line, tonality, and colour. Prerequisite: one session of drawing.

Code:	A18-BAF18-1N
Price:	$395.00
Teacher:	Gianni Giuliano
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	11
Start Date:	Sep 24, 2018
End Date:	Dec 17, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 19:00 - 22:00

This confidence-building approach to life drawing begins with the basics of contour, gesture, proportion, and the underlying structure of the figure. Work from live models every week, with step-by-step instruction and guidance. Pencil, charcoal, Conté, ink, and pastel contribute to varied, expressive qualities of line, tonality, and colour. Prerequisite: one session of drawing.

Code:	A18-BAF19-4M
Price:	$395.00
Teacher:	Claudia Baltazar
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	9
Start Date:	Sep 27, 2018
End Date:	Dec 13, 2018
Schedule:	Thursday from 09:00 - 12:00

Starting with a review of basic skills, the focus here is ultimately to develop a more personal voice in figure drawing. Varied line, tonality, mark-making, and coloured media will contribute to expressive content. Clothed and nude models. Prerequisite: two sessions of figure drawing.

Code:	A18-BAF20-3M
Price:	$395.00
Teacher:	Gianni Giuliano
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	3
Start Date:	Sep 26, 2018
End Date:	Dec 12, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 09:00 - 12:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

An introduction to the art of portraiture for students with some basic drawing experience. Face and head studies help students develop skill in realistic drawing. Expressive and imaginative approaches to the portrait are also explored. Pencil, charcoal, and ink. Live models. Prerequisite: one session of drawing.

Code:	A18-BAF21-1A
Price:	$395.00
Teacher:	Gianni Giuliano
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 24, 2018
End Date:	Dec 17, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 13:00 - 16:00

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Each week, the studio is available for artists who want to work from the model. When space is available, late registration is possible.

Code:	A18-BAF22-5M
Price:	$245.00
Teacher:
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	7
Start Date:	Sep 28, 2018
End Date:	Dec 14, 2018
Schedule:	Friday from 09:00 - 12:00

Get acquainted with your paints, paper, and brushes in this introduction to the art of watercolour. Instruction covers wash and glaze techniques, wet-on-wet, dry brush, and use of the white of the paper to establish luminosity. Learn the basics of colour mixing and composition while developing your expressive painting style. Weekly projects include still life, landscape, abstraction, and live models. For beginners.

Code:	A18-BAA23-7M
Price:	$295.00
Teacher:	Leona Heillig
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	4
Start Date:	Sep 30, 2018
End Date:	Dec 02, 2018
Schedule:	Sunday from 10:00 - 13:00

Get acquainted with your paints, paper, and brushes in this introduction to the art of watercolour. Instruction covers wash and glaze techniques, wet-on-wet, dry brush, and use of the white of the paper to establish luminosity. Learn the basics of colour mixing and composition while developing your expressive painting style. Weekly projects include still life, landscape, abstraction, and live models. For beginners.

Code:	A18-BAA24-1N
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Leona Heillig
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	4
Start Date:	Sep 24, 2018
End Date:	Dec 17, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 18:30 - 21:30

Get acquainted with your paints, paper, and brushes in this introduction to the art of watercolour. Instruction covers wash and glaze techniques, wet-on-wet, dry brush, and use of the white of the paper to establish luminosity. Learn the basics of colour mixing and composition while developing your expressive painting style. Weekly projects include still life, landscape, abstraction, and live models. For beginners.

Code:	A18-BAA25-3A
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Julie Lequin
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	10
Start Date:	Sep 26, 2018
End Date:	Dec 12, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 13:00 - 16:00

Continue to strengthen your watercolour skills and techniques in relation to transparency, wet-on-wet, dry brush, direct painting, line and wash, etc. Issues fundamental to all painting — colour dynamics, drawing, and composition — are addressed through directed exercises. Develop skill through a greater emphasis on expressive watercolour style. Prerequisite: two sessions of watercolour.

Code:	A18-BAA26-2M
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Lorna Mulligan
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 25, 2018
End Date:	Dec 11, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 09:00 - 12:00

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Exercises in colour, brushwork, and composition will strengthen skills and develop confidence as you prepare to go further with your own artwork. Ongoing personal projects allow individual choice of subject matter and expressive content. Historical and contemporary watercolour artists provide inspiration. Prerequisite: Watercolour II or equivalent.

Code:	A18-BAA27-3M
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Lorna Mulligan
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 26, 2018
End Date:	Dec 12, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 09:00 - 12:00

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Ask any seasoned watercolourist and they will reveal strong preferences and endless curiosity about materials. Falling in love with a new colour, paper surface, or the action of a particular brush may trigger a whole new pleasure in painting; materials speak with that much eloquence. We will explore pigments, brushes, and paper selection, and learn how these contribute to character and individuality. Subjects include landscape, nature, still life, and abstraction. Paper sample-packs will be offered at cost. Prerequisite: two sessions of Watercolour II.

Code:	A18-BAA28-4A
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Dominique Gagnon
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	9
Start Date:	Sep 27, 2018
End Date:	Dec 13, 2018
Schedule:	Thursday from 13:00 - 16:00

Ask any seasoned watercolourist and they will reveal strong preferences and endless curiosity about materials. Falling in love with a new colour, paper surface, or the action of a particular brush may trigger a whole new pleasure in painting; materials speak with that much eloquence. We will explore pigments, brushes, and paper selection, and learn how these contribute to character and individuality. Subjects include landscape, nature, still life, and abstraction. Paper sample-packs will be offered at cost. Prerequisite: two sessions of Watercolour II.

Code:	A18-BAA29-4N
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Dominique Gagnon
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	13
Start Date:	Sep 27, 2018
End Date:	Dec 13, 2018
Schedule:	Thursday from 18:30 - 21:30

The watercolours of John Singer Sargent have long amazed us with their loose, gestural brushwork, glowing, coloured whites, and rich shadows. Starting from an analysis of his watercolour style, we will paint a small series in his honour. The final few weeks will be devoted to original works enriched by this foray into Sargent’s watercolour approach. Prerequisite: two sessions of watercolour.

Code:	A18-BAA30-6A
Price:	$190.00
Teacher:	Lorna Mulligan
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Nov 10, 2018
End Date:	Dec 15, 2018
Schedule:	Saturday from 13:00 - 16:00

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

For watercolourists attracted to the expressive flow of wet-on-wet painting, this course will help you progress with this challenge and achieve a balance between suggestion and definition, add structure, and still keep things fluid. Discover ways to plan and proceed, using brush or pencil drawing, resists, shaded and hard edges, negative shapes, and other devices to add contrast and clarity in your wet-on-wet paintings. Abstraction, landscapes, models, nature subjects, etc. Prerequisite: two sessions of watercolour.

Code:	A18-BAA31-1A
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Elisabeth Galante
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 24, 2018
End Date:	Dec 17, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 13:00 - 16:00

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

For watercolourists attracted to the expressive flow of wet-on-wet painting, this course will help you progress with this challenge and achieve a balance between suggestion and definition, add structure, and still keep things fluid. Discover ways to plan and proceed, using brush or pencil drawing, resists, shaded and hard edges, negative shapes, and other devices to add contrast and clarity in your wet-on-wet paintings. Abstraction, landscapes, models, nature subjects, etc. Prerequisite: two sessions of watercolour.

Code:	A18-BAA32-2N
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Elisabeth Galante
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 25, 2018
End Date:	Dec 11, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 18:30 - 21:30

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

We begin this journey into portraiture with a feeling for structure and proportion of the head, with tone and colour. With this base, we turn toward more interpretative approaches: loose, wet-on-wet sketches, transparent layers, and washes. A special focus will be placed on watercolour palettes, to achieve luminous flesh tones and rich shadows. We will work with both models and photographs. Prerequisite: two sessions of watercolour.

Code:	A18-BAA33-5M
Price:	$295.00
Teacher:	Victoria LeBlanc
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Oct 05, 2018
End Date:	Dec 07, 2018
Schedule:	Friday from 09:30 - 12:30

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

This adventurous painting course explores the range of possibilities between representation and abstraction. Topics include: colour relationships, structural and formal elements, and concepts underlying abstract art. Natural forms and objects provide a stepping off point as you develop your own expressive language. Prerequisite: two sessions of painting.

Code:	A18-BAA34-2A
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Lorna Mulligan
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 25, 2018
End Date:	Dec 11, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 13:00 - 16:00

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Discover the aesthetics and techniques of this traditional art; learn bamboo brush handling, colour mixing, composition, and how to grind ink on a stone. You will practice painting birds, flowers, and landscape subjects, balancing spontaneous brushwork with a practiced and centred technique. No experience necessary.

Code:	A18-BAA35-4A
Price:	$295.00
Teacher:	Mei Zhi
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	8
Start Date:	Oct 11, 2018
End Date:	Dec 13, 2018
Schedule:	Thursday from 12:30 - 15:30

This second level class goes further with the practice of Chinese landscape painting, as well as traditional nature subjects, such as birds, flowers, fish, etc. Handling of bamboo brushes and the use of ink and colour are the basis of instruction, with examples and instructor demos for inspiration. Development of personal style is also emphasized, as you progress. Prerequisite: two sessions of Chinese painting.

Code:	A18-BAA36-2A
Price:	$295.00
Teacher:	Mei Zhi
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	7
Start Date:	Oct 09, 2018
End Date:	Dec 11, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 12:30 - 15:30

This intro class guides students through the first steps in oil painting as a unique medium. Learn colour mixing, basics of composition, and how to develop a painting from start to finish. Class is based on demonstration and one-on-one instruction.

Code:	A18-BAP37-2N
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Alexis Lavoie
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Sep 25, 2018
End Date:	Dec 11, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 19:00 - 22:00

This intro class guides students through the first steps in oil painting as a unique medium. Learn colour mixing, basics of composition, and how to develop a painting from start to finish. Class is based on demonstration and one-on-one instruction.

Code:	A18-BAP38-4M
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Robert Wiseman
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	9
Start Date:	Sep 27, 2018
End Date:	Dec 13, 2018
Schedule:	Thursday from 09:00 - 12:00

This introduction to the acrylic medium offers step-by-step instruction for beginners. Basic tools and techniques will be covered: paint selection, brushes, and preparation of paper and canvas. Various subjects are included, with emphasis on composition and effective use of colour.

Code:	A18-BAP39-1N
Price:	$295.00
Teacher:	Tracy Grosvenor
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	10
Start Date:	Oct 01, 2018
End Date:	Dec 10, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 18:00 - 21:00

This introduction to the acrylic medium offers step-by-step instruction for beginners. Basic tools and techniques will be covered: paint selection, brushes, and preparation of paper and canvas. Various subjects are included, with emphasis on composition and effective use of colour.

Code:	A18-BAP40-6A
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Konstantinos Meramveliotakis
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	14
Start Date:	Sep 29, 2018
End Date:	Dec 15, 2018
Schedule:	Saturday from 13:00 - 16:00

Have you always wanted to paint, but were perhaps intimidated by painting from a still life or model? Here is a beginner approach to abstract painting that dives right into expressive colour mixing, brushwork, and composition, helping you create your own images. Acrylic. No prerequisites, just a desire to paint.

Code:	A18-BAP41-1N
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Paul Hardy
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	10
Start Date:	Sep 24, 2018
End Date:	Dec 17, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 19:00 - 22:00

This intermediate level course offers a series of projects to fully explore the potential of the oil medium including alla prima and palette-knife styles, underpainting and glazing techniques. Develop your own creative approach as you work with portrait, still life, and landscape compositions. Prerequisite: one session of oil painting.

Code:	A18-BAP42-2M
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Jessica Houston
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	5
Start Date:	Sep 25, 2018
End Date:	Dec 11, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 09:00 - 12:00

Learn how to choose an effective landscape subject and plan a composition with sketches and colour studies. Instruction also includes treatment of light, skies, trees, water, and overall unity of space, colour, and paint technique. Personal imagery and expressive painting styles encouraged. Oil or acrylic. Prerequisite: two sessions of painting.

Code:	A18-BAP43-2A
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Robert Wiseman
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	5
Start Date:	Sep 25, 2018
End Date:	Dec 11, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 13:00 - 16:00

Learn how to choose an effective landscape subject and plan a composition with sketches and colour studies. Instruction also includes treatment of light, skies, trees, water, and overall unity of space, colour, and paint technique. Personal imagery and expressive painting styles encouraged. Oil or acrylic. Prerequisite: two sessions of painting.

Code:	A18-BAP44-4N
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Robert Wiseman
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	9
Start Date:	Sep 27, 2018
End Date:	Dec 13, 2018
Schedule:	Thursday from 19:00 - 22:00

This course is designed for students who want to explore new, creative directions in their abstract painting. We will work with the energy and presence of colour, the notion of ‘push-pull’ and the development of a personal palette. Compositional ideas and expressive characteristics, such as harmony, tension, and contrast will also be emphasized through creative exercises and directed painting projects. Oil or acrylic. Prerequisite: two sessions of painting.

Code:	A18-BAP45-7M
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Lorna Mulligan
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	13
Start Date:	Sep 30, 2018
End Date:	Dec 16, 2018
Schedule:	Sunday from 10:00 - 13:00

This course is designed for students who want to explore new, creative directions in their abstract painting. We will work with the energy and presence of colour, the notion of ‘push-pull’ and the development of a personal palette. Compositional ideas and expressive characteristics, such as harmony, tension, and contrast will also be emphasized through creative exercises and directed painting projects. Oil or acrylic. Prerequisite: two sessions of painting.

Code:	A18-BAP46-3A
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Guylaine Chevarie-Lessard
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	13
Start Date:	Sep 26, 2018
End Date:	Dec 12, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 13:00 - 16:00

This intermediate and advanced painting course is geared for students who would like to advance their skills, while acquiring more artistic freedom. Selecting a subject, exploring various painting styles, canvas formats, and colour palettes will all contribute to your personal voice in painting. Informal weekly presentations will include some art history background and a look at contemporary directions in painting. Oil or acrylic. Prerequisite: two sessions of painting.

Code:	A18-BAP47-3N
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Corri-Lynn Tetz
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	14
Start Date:	Sep 26, 2018
End Date:	Dec 12, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 19:00 - 22:00

Build your skills and confidence as a painter by completing one or more small-format paintings per week. The focus is placed on observation, direct painting, spontaneous brushwork, and simple palette structure. Capture the subject with a broad, painterly style that quickly gets to the point with decisive colour and structure. Subjects are varied: everyday objects, landscape, plants, figures, etc. Oil or acrylic. Prerequisite: two sessions of painting.

Code:	A18-BAP48-1A
Price:	$345.00
Teacher:	Branka Marinkovic
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	9
Start Date:	Sep 24, 2018
End Date:	Dec 17, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 13:00 - 16:00

This course guides your exploration of a subjective, interior universe and encourages you to develop a personal, visual language, whether figurative or abstract. Through structured exercises, you will explore various technical and expressive aspects of painting, along with metaphor, appropriated imagery, and spontaneous gesture. For intermediate and advanced students who would like to deepen their painting practice. Choice of medium and materials. Prerequisite: two sessions of painting.

Code:	A18-BAP49-2A
Price:	$295.00
Teacher:	Marie-Claude Bouthillier
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	6
Start Date:	Oct 09, 2018
End Date:	Dec 11, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 13:00 - 16:00

A full day in the studio for intermediate and advanced students, with an emphasis on developing expressive style and content in any paint medium. Course includes individual instruction and discussion of shared painting concerns: choice of subject, source material, colour, and paint handling. Lunchtime video and slide presentations. Prerequisite: two years of painting.

Code:	A18-BAP50-1M
Price:	$615.00
Teacher:	Michael Merrill
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	10
Start Date:	Oct 01, 2018
End Date:	Dec 10, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 09:30 - 16:30

This full-day class explores the creative use of photographs as initial inspiration for your compositions and themes. Consider how to select, edit, and, finally, depart from a photograph with artistic freedom, while translating it into the language of paint. We will consider issues of originality when using found images and discover various ways contemporary artists have used photos to stimulate their work. (Oil, acrylic, or watercolour) Prerequisite: two years of painting

Code:	A18-BAP51-4M
Price:	$615.00
Teacher:	Renée Duval
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	4
Start Date:	Oct 11, 2018
End Date:	Dec 13, 2018
Schedule:	Thursday from 09:00 - 16:00

This beginner’s class approaches photography as an art practice and gives you the tools to make more personal and interesting images. Basic techniques (exposure, focus, lighting) and an understanding of your digital camera will be taught hand-in-hand with the expressive side of the medium. Course includes creative assignments and an introduction to historical and contemporary photo-based artists. In English, discussion bilingual.

Code:	A18-BAN52-3N
Price:	$295.00
Teacher:	Francis Macchiagodena
Focus:	General Interest Programs
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Oct 10, 2018
End Date:	Dec 12, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 19:00 - 22:00

This beginner’s class approaches photography as an art practice and gives you the tools to make more personal and interesting images. Basic techniques (exposure, focus, lighting) and an understanding of your digital camera will be taught hand-in-hand with the expressive side of the medium. Course includes creative assignments and an introduction to historical and contemporary photo-based artists. In English, discussion bilingual.

Code:	A18-BAN53-5M
Price:	$295.00
Teacher:	Matt Ayotte
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	10
Start Date:	Oct 12, 2018
End Date:	Dec 14, 2018
Schedule:	Friday from 09:00 - 12:00

Monotype is the print technique that combines aspects of direct painting with the special character of the printed image, enabling an artist to experiment freely with colour, composition, and brush marks, while developing an evolving series of work. Water-based printer’s inks will be used, offering great flexibility of application.

Code:	A18-BAE54-4N
Price:	$270.00
Materials:	$50.00
Teacher:	Matthew Thomson
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	8
Start Date:	Oct 11, 2018
End Date:	Nov 29, 2018
Schedule:	Thursday from 19:00 - 22:00

Monotype is the print technique that combines aspects of direct painting with the special character of the printed image, enabling an artist to experiment freely with colour, composition, and brush marks, while developing an evolving series of work. Water-based printer’s inks will be used, offering great flexibility of application.

Code:	A18-BAE55-5M
Price:	$270.00
Materials:	$50.00
Teacher:	Anna McIntyre
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	8
Start Date:	Oct 05, 2018
End Date:	Nov 09, 2018
Schedule:	Friday from 09:30 - 13:30

This workshop, accompanying Joe Lima’s exhibition in the McClure Gallery, explores the steps of woodblock printing. He will demonstrate the use of the printing press, the Japanese technique of hand printing, and the process of multicoloured block printing. Participants will work with previously carved woodblocks and will participate in the printing process. Joe will guide students through his exhibition, using it as a source of inspiration for the workshop. All materials included.

Code:	A18-BAE56-6M
Price:	$115.00
Materials:	$40.00
Teacher:	Joe Lima
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	4
Start Date:	Sep 08, 2018
End Date:	Sep 08, 2018
Schedule:	Saturday from 09:30 - 16:00

Explore a spontaneous form of printmaking using cut paper forms, textured materials, and stencils. Cut cardboard shapes are inked and run through the press resulting in boldly graphic images. Inspiration will be drawn from such diverse sources as Matisse’s playful cut-paper works, Inuit prints, and contemporary street art. No experience necessary.

Code:	A18-BAE57-5M
Price:	$110.00
Materials:	$20.00
Teacher:	Anna McIntyre
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	7
Start Date:	Nov 16, 2018
End Date:	Nov 16, 2018
Schedule:	Friday from 10:00 - 16:00

Designed for those who wish to work independently, in a supportive environment, with the guidance or mentorship of a faculty advisor, this programme offers directed study beyond that provided in our regular curriculum.

For artists as well as students at intermediate or advanced levels, our Independent Studies Programme helps facilitate a disciplined and intensive period of work and a broadened awareness of contemporary art practices and issues. The combination of working on one’s own in a focused way along with meaningful exchange in a non-competitive setting presents a unique opportunity for artistic progress.

The Independent Studies Programme is designed for those who wish to:
Pursue personal artistic goals
Develop a portfolio for advanced studies
Create a body of work for exhibition
Explore new directions

Advisors:
Our faculty advisors for this programme are experienced artists and teachers who are actively involved in their artistic career.

Registration:
You may register for the fall and/or winter sessions; the programme can be taken on its own or in conjunction with other courses. The selection of an appropriate advisor will be discussed at the time of registration. Students may request a specific teacher at this time.

Components:
Critiques: Students meet with an advisor four times (1.5 hrs.each meeting). The session involves discussion of objectives, critique of work, as well as recommended studies, courses, or readings.

Group Seminar: All students in the programme meet for a group review of their work with two advisors. This provides an opportunity to share and exchange ideas and encourages students to develop a language for discussion and critique that can help advance an understanding of their individual art practice.

Recommended readings, gallery, and/or studio visits.
The programme must be completed within the session. (Fall or winter)

Code:	A18-BAI58
Price:	$410.00
Teacher:
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 24, 2018
End Date:	Dec 14, 2018
Schedule:

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Designed for those who wish to work independently, in a supportive environment, with the guidance or mentorship of a faculty advisor, this programme offers directed study beyond that provided in our regular curriculum.

For artists as well as students at intermediate or advanced levels, our Independent Studies Programme helps facilitate a disciplined and intensive period of work and a broadened awareness of contemporary art practices and issues. The combination of working on one’s own in a focused way along with meaningful exchange in a non-competitive setting presents a unique opportunity for artistic progress.

The Independent Studies Programme is designed for those who wish to:
Pursue personal artistic goals
Develop a portfolio for advanced studies
Create a body of work for exhibition
Explore new directions

Advisors:
Our faculty advisors for this programme are experienced artists and teachers who are actively involved in their artistic career.

Registration:
You may register for the fall and/or winter sessions; the programme can be taken on its own or in conjunction with other courses. The selection of an appropriate advisor will be discussed at the time of registration. Students may request a specific teacher at this time.

Components:
Critiques: Students meet with an advisor four times (1.5 hrs.each meeting). The session involves discussion of objectives, critique of work, as well as recommended studies, courses, or readings.

Group Seminar: All students in the programme meet for a group review of their work with two advisors. This provides an opportunity to share and exchange ideas and encourages students to develop a language for discussion and critique that can help advance an understanding of their individual art practice.

Recommended readings, gallery, and/or studio visits.
The programme must be completed within the session.

Individual critique sessions: $135 per 1.5 hours.

Code:	A18-BAI59
Price:	$135.00
Teacher:
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 24, 2018
End Date:	Dec 14, 2018
Schedule:

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Natural willow charcoal, the most humble of drawing mediums, contributes both strength and subtlety to your portrait studies. Explore its rich tonal contrasts and velvety darks and discover how effectively these can be used in modelling the head. We will focus on transitions of light and shade (chiaroscuro), volume, facial features, and expressiveness. Includes slide presentation; live models. Prerequisite: one session of figure or portrait drawing.

Code:	A18-BAW01
Price:	$195.00
Teacher:	Elaine Despins
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	7
Start Date:	Oct 27, 2018
End Date:	Oct 28, 2018
Schedule:	Saturday from 13:00 - 17:00 Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00

Consider a dose of bold colour, wild brushwork, and large colour-blocked areas to renew and refresh your painting practice. The Fauvist palette may be chosen to express intensity of mood, character, or emotion or enhance a particular sense of place. Following an introduction to Fauvism’s painters and techniques, studio time will be devoted to experimenting within your own imagery. For painters in all mediums. Prerequisite: two sessions of painting.

Code:	A18-BAW02
Price:	$170.00
Teacher:	Anne Ashton
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	10
Start Date:	Nov 10, 2018
End Date:	Nov 11, 2018
Schedule:	Saturday from 13:00 - 17:00 Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00

If you’ve always wanted to draw and wondered if you could learn, this short course will inspire confidence. You will be introduced to drawing from observation, with pencil and soft charcoal, and with the instructor’s guidance, learn how to use line and shading to create definition, light, and shadow. Surprise yourself and discover drawing as a very enjoyable and learnable skill!

Code:	A18-BAW03
Price:	$60.00
Teacher:	Konstantinos Meramveliotakis
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	11
Start Date:	Nov 16, 2018
End Date:	Nov 16, 2018
Schedule:	Friday from 13:00 - 16:00

Large-format drawing allows the artist to feel more physically involved in the drawing process, as generous shapes and rhythms fill the paper. Long poses provide time to experiment with colour and mixed media. The emphasis is on impact, expressiveness, and the individuality of each participant’s work. Oversized paper will be used. Full day with live model. Prerequisite: some figure drawing experience.

Code:	A18-BAW04
Price:	$120.00
Teacher:	Helga Schleeh
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	10
Start Date:	Nov 18, 2018
End Date:	Nov 18, 2018
Schedule:	Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00

Learn how to create unique handmade cards for friends and family. Kristy Boisvert shares her own creative mixed-media approach to card making, including ink transfer, hand lettering, collage, and drawing, while you add your own references, humour, or sentiment for a truly personalized greeting. A kit of art materials, paper, and envelopes is included in the workshop fee. All materials included.

Code:	A18-BAW05
Price:	$90.00
Materials:	$30.00
Teacher:	Kristy Boisvert
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	10
Start Date:	Nov 25, 2018
End Date:	Nov 25, 2018
Schedule:	Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00

Tips and tricks to get great results on an artist’s budget! This entertaining and enlightening Technical Talk by Matt Wetmore of Le Frame Shoppe, reveals the fundamentals behind great framing design and answers the artist’s perennial question, “why is framing so expensive?” Come and discover how modest materials can lead to brilliant results. Attendees will receive a 20% discount coupon for future framing. Free admission; please reserve in advance.

Code:	A18-BAW07
Price:	$0.00
Teacher:
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	5
Start Date:	Oct 20, 2018
End Date:	Oct 20, 2018
Schedule:	Saturday from 13:00 - 14:30

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Join us for this informative demo with Avenue des Arts and Galerie d’Art Pointe Claire owner, Pierre Le Gourriérec. Pierre will cover diverse topics such as how to distinguish various papers for watercolour, drawing, printmaking, and mixed media, which are the best quality, and which are best on a budget. You will have the opportunity to try samples on the spot and find some new options for your work. Free samples and free admission; please reserve in advance.

Code:	A18-BAW08
Price:	$0.00
Teacher:
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	6
Start Date:	Nov 03, 2018
End Date:	Nov 03, 2018
Schedule:	Saturday from 13:00 - 15:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

This introduction to basic metal construction and lost wax technique allows you to evolve your skills over time. You will learn to saw, file, form, solder, and produce several sterling silver pieces during the session. Make a simple ring, chain, earrings, or pendant; returning students may progress to stone setting or projects in lost wax technique. No experience necessary. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided). Two to three projects can be completed in one semester.

Code:	A18-BAJ01-1N
Price:	$395.00
Teacher:	Magali Thibault Gobeil
Focus:	Joaillerie/Jewellery
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	6
Start Date:	Sep 24, 2018
End Date:	Dec 17, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 19:00 - 22:00

This introduction to basic metal construction and lost wax technique allows you to evolve your skills over time. You will learn to saw, file, form, solder, and produce several sterling silver pieces during the session. Make a simple ring, chain, earrings, or pendant; returning students may progress to stone setting or projects in lost wax technique. No experience necessary. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided). Two to three projects can be completed in one semester.

Code:	A18-BAJ02-2M
Price:	$395.00
Teacher:	Mélie Vézina-Méthé
Focus:	Joaillerie/Jewellery
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	4
Start Date:	Sep 25, 2018
End Date:	Dec 11, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 09:00 - 12:00

This introduction to basic metal construction and lost wax technique allows you to evolve your skills over time. You will learn to saw, file, form, solder, and produce several sterling silver pieces during the session. Make a simple ring, chain, earrings, or pendant; returning students may progress to stone setting or projects in lost wax technique. No experience necessary. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided). Two to three projects can be completed in one semester.

Code:	A18-BAJ03-3N
Price:	$395.00
Teacher:	Cynthia Hawkes
Focus:	Joaillerie/Jewellery
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	11
Start Date:	Sep 26, 2018
End Date:	Dec 12, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 19:00 - 22:00

This introduction to basic metal construction and lost wax technique allows you to evolve your skills over time. You will learn to saw, file, form, solder, and produce several sterling silver pieces during the session. Make a simple ring, chain, earrings, or pendant; returning students may progress to stone setting or projects in lost wax technique. No experience necessary. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided). Two to three projects can be completed in one semester.

Code:	A18-BAJ04-4A
Price:	$395.00
Teacher:	Marie-Josée Pelletier
Focus:	Joaillerie/Jewellery
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	3
Start Date:	Sep 27, 2018
End Date:	Dec 13, 2018
Schedule:	Thursday from 13:00 - 16:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

This introduction to basic metal construction and lost wax technique allows you to evolve your skills over time. You will learn to saw, file, form, solder, and produce several sterling silver pieces during the session. Make a simple ring, chain, earrings, or pendant; returning students may progress to stone setting or projects in lost wax technique. No experience necessary. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided). Two to three projects can be completed in one semester.

Code:	A18-BAJ05-4N
Price:	$395.00
Teacher:	Marie-Josée Pelletier
Focus:	Joaillerie/Jewellery
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	10
Start Date:	Sep 27, 2018
End Date:	Dec 13, 2018
Schedule:	Thursday from 19:00 - 22:00

This introduction to basic metal construction and lost wax technique allows you to evolve your skills over time. You will learn to saw, file, form, solder, and produce several sterling silver pieces during the session. Make a simple ring, chain, earrings, or pendant; returning students may progress to stone setting or projects in lost wax technique. No experience necessary. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided). Two to three projects can be completed in one semester.

Code:	A18-BAJ06-6A
Price:	$395.00
Teacher:	Cynthia Hawkes
Focus:	Joaillerie/Jewellery
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	7
Start Date:	Sep 29, 2018
End Date:	Dec 15, 2018
Schedule:	Saturday from 13:00 - 16:00

Continue your jewellery training as you explore intermediate and advanced metal construction techniques and develop a personal sense of design. Projects of varying complexity may be carried out, according to skill level and experience. Instruction includes demonstration of technique, creative assignments, and individual guidance at each step. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided). Prerequisite: two sessions of Jewellery Fundamentals.

Code:	A18-BAJ07-2A
Price:	$395.00
Teacher:	Mélie Vézina-Méthé
Focus:	Joaillerie/Jewellery
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	8
Start Date:	Sep 25, 2018
End Date:	Dec 11, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 13:00 - 16:00

Continue your jewellery training as you explore intermediate and advanced metal construction techniques and develop a personal sense of design. Projects of varying complexity may be carried out, according to skill level and experience. Instruction includes demonstration of technique, creative assignments, and individual guidance at each step. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided). Prerequisite: two sessions of Jewellery Fundamentals.

Code:	A18-BAJ08-2N
Price:	$395.00
Teacher:	Magali Thibault Gobeil
Focus:	Joaillerie/Jewellery
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	1
Start Date:	Sep 25, 2018
End Date:	Dec 11, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 19:00 - 22:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

For students currently registered in our jewellery program, extra studio time is offered on Sundays, at the end of the session. Deadline for registration: one week prior, subject to availability.

Code:	A18-BAJW01
Price:	$25.00
Teacher:
Focus:	Joaillerie/Jewellery
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	11
Start Date:	Dec 02, 2018
End Date:	Dec 02, 2018
Schedule:	Sunday from 11:00 - 16:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

For students currently registered in our jewellery program, extra studio time is offered on Sundays, at the end of the session. Deadline for registration: one week prior, subject to availability.

Code:	A18-BAJW02
Price:	$25.00
Teacher:
Focus:	Joaillerie/Jewellery
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	11
Start Date:	Dec 09, 2018
End Date:	Dec 09, 2018
Schedule:	Sunday from 11:00 - 16:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Learn fundamental wheel-throwing techniques for both functional and sculptural pottery, from bowls and cups to teapots and decorative forms. Surface treatment and decorative techniques are explored and explained. Course includes demonstrations, theory, and critiques of individual work. All levels; beginners welcome.

Code:	A18-C01-2N
Price:	$345.00
Materials:	$70.00
Teacher:	Audrey Killoran
Focus:	Céramique/Ceramics
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 25, 2018
End Date:	Dec 11, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 19:00 - 22:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Learn fundamental wheel-throwing techniques for both functional and sculptural pottery, from bowls and cups to teapots and decorative forms. Surface treatment and decorative techniques are explored and explained. Course includes demonstrations, theory, and critiques of individual work. All levels; beginners welcome.

Code:	A18-C02-3M
Price:	$345.00
Materials:	$70.00
Teacher:	Olaf de Winter
Focus:	Céramique/Ceramics
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 26, 2018
End Date:	Dec 12, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 09:30 - 12:30

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Learn fundamental wheel-throwing techniques for both functional and sculptural pottery, from bowls and cups to teapots and decorative forms. Surface treatment and decorative techniques are explored and explained. Course includes demonstrations, theory, and critiques of individual work. All levels; beginners welcome.

Code:	A18-C03-4N
Price:	$345.00
Materials:	$70.00
Teacher:	Colleen Dwyer-Meloche
Focus:	Céramique/Ceramics
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 27, 2018
End Date:	Dec 13, 2018
Schedule:	Thursday from 19:00 - 22:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Learn the techniques of hand-building with clay. Beginners will get acquainted with pinched pots, coiling, slab-building, and hollowing. More advanced students will concentrate on personal projects according to their needs making functional or sculptural pieces. Decorative and pictorial techniques will also be taught, using engobes, glazes, and pigments. Students will be encouraged to develop their creativity.

Code:	A18-C04-1M
Price:	$345.00
Materials:	$70.00
Teacher:	Eva Lapka
Focus:	Céramique/Ceramics
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 24, 2018
End Date:	Dec 17, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 09:30 - 12:30

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Learn the techniques of hand-building with clay. Beginners will get acquainted with pinched pots, coiling, slab-building, and hollowing. More advanced students will concentrate on personal projects according to their needs making functional or sculptural pieces. Decorative and pictorial techniques will also be taught, using engobes, glazes, and pigments. Students will be encouraged to develop their creativity.

Code:	A18-C05-1N
Price:	$345.00
Materials:	$70.00
Teacher:	Anders Bayly
Focus:	Céramique/Ceramics
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 24, 2018
End Date:	Dec 17, 2018
Schedule:	Monday from 19:00 - 22:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Learn the techniques of hand-building with clay. Beginners will get acquainted with pinched pots, coiling, slab-building, and hollowing. More advanced students will concentrate on personal projects according to their needs making functional or sculptural pieces. Decorative and pictorial techniques will also be taught, using engobes, glazes, and pigments. Students will be encouraged to develop their creativity.

Code:	A18-C06-6M
Price:	$345.00
Materials:	$70.00
Teacher:	Aline Bertin
Focus:	Céramique/Ceramics
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	2
Start Date:	Sep 29, 2018
End Date:	Dec 15, 2018
Schedule:	Saturday from 09:30 - 12:30

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Improve throwing skills and create more complex forms by altering, cutting, joining, and incorporating hand-built elements into your pieces. Surface treatments will include raw clay approaches such as texturing and various methods of engobe and stain application as well as overlapping and resist techniques with glazes. Emphasis placed on a personal approach to surface and form. Prerequisite: two sessions of throwing.

Code:	A18-C07-2M
Price:	$345.00
Materials:	$70.00
Teacher:	Audrey Killoran
Focus:	Céramique/Ceramics
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 25, 2018
End Date:	Dec 11, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 09:30 - 12:30

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

For students who have a foundation in throwing or handbuilding and would like to explore and develop the process of ceramic creativity. Students will be guided in the technical aspects of functional or sculptural production. Subsequently, we will consider the place of ceramic creation in history, design, and the arts in general. The objective is to help students place their own work within the broader discourse of ceramic creativity. Prerequisite: one session of handbuilding or throwing.

Code:	A18-C08-3N
Price:	$345.00
Materials:	$70.00
Teacher:	Jamie Wilson Goodyear
Focus:	Céramique/Ceramics
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 26, 2018
End Date:	Dec 12, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 19:00 - 22:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Learn advanced ceramic techniques by exploring the inspiring work of ceramic artists or themes in ceramic art. Every semester, a theme or a short list of artists will be chosen as sources of inspiration. Through the investigation of major works of important ceramic artists, students will learn techniques and discover the particularities and aesthetics of these seminal figures. Prerequisite: one session of hand-building or throwing.

Code:	A18-C09-4A
Price:	$345.00
Materials:	$70.00
Teacher:	Olaf de Winter
Focus:	Céramique/Ceramics
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 27, 2018
End Date:	Dec 13, 2018
Schedule:	Thursday from 13:00 - 16:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Working with moulds can be fun and inspiring, yet many are intimidated by the precision and rigor needed to successfully make these tools. Learn how to easily make and use moulds to form clay. From sprig moulds to slip-casting moulds, from bisque to plaster, these tools can allow for forms and decorative techniques that will bring you beyond thrown or hand-built forms. For all levels.

Code:	A18-C10-5M
Price:	$190.00
Materials:	$40.00
Teacher:	Olaf de Winter
Focus:	Céramique/Ceramics
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Oct 05, 2018
End Date:	Nov 09, 2018
Schedule:	Friday from 09:30 - 12:30

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

For those interested in portraying the human head, this hands-on experience with clay offers a chance to convey the subject in a tactile, 3-dimensional form. We will work life-size or larger, modelling in clay through direct observation of a live model. With step-by-step instruction, you can develop a realistic depiction or a more personal, expressive creation.

Code:	A18-CW-01
Price:	$205.00
Materials:	$40.00
Teacher:	Helga Schleeh
Focus:	Céramique/Ceramics
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	3
Start Date:	Sep 12, 2018
End Date:	Sep 13, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 09:30 - 15:30 Thursday from 09:30 - 15:30

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Discover a space to creatively work together as a family. This monthly workshop offers fun & dynamic project ideas, introducing techniques in a range of mediums such as clay, drawing, printing, and painting. We will delve into creative play by exploring and building from imagination. Be inspired as we facilitate an environment of teamwork.
Materials included; price per person for the four workshops.

Code:	A18-J01-7M
Price:	$60.00
Teacher:	Lauren Kleiderman
Focus:	Jeunesse/Youth
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	10
Start Date:	Sep 23, 2018
End Date:	Dec 09, 2018
Schedule:	Sunday from 10:00 - 12:00

Art offers an enriching experience that stimulates curiosity, experimentation, and creativity in young children. Painting, assembling, layering, and collaging provide many opportunities to enhance and stimulate imagination. Creating and playing with gouache, watercolour, clay, collage, and construction materials builds confidence in self-expression. Students will create colourful works of art expressing their personal sense of fantasy and whimsy.

Code:	A18-J02-3A
Price:	$250.00
Materials:	$30.00
Teacher:	Naïké Rouland
Focus:	Jeunesse/Youth
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	14
Start Date:	Sep 26, 2018
End Date:	Dec 12, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 16:30 - 18:00

A spirit of adventure, exploration, and experimentation guides this multimedia class, where students learn fundamental skills to create both two- and three-dimensional art projects. Students will have the opportunity to work in a wide variety of media, which may include clay, plaster, acrylic paint, printmaking, watercolour, ink, and charcoal, to name but a few. They will be encouraged to develop imagination and creativity while gaining confidence in their own self-expression.

Code:	A18-J04-7A
Price:	$250.00
Materials:	$30.00
Teacher:	Jihanne Mossalim
Focus:	Jeunesse/Youth
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	13
Start Date:	Sep 23, 2018
End Date:	Dec 09, 2018
Schedule:	Sunday from 13:30 - 15:30

A spirit of adventure, exploration, and experimentation guides this multimedia class, where students learn fundamental skills to create both two- and three-dimensional art projects. Students will have the opportunity to work in a wide variety of media, which may include clay, plaster, acrylic paint, printmaking, watercolour, ink, and charcoal, to name but a few. They will be encouraged to develop imagination and creativity while gaining confidence in their own self-expression.

Code:	A18-J05-6M
Price:	$250.00
Materials:	$30.00
Teacher:	Lea McLean
Focus:	Jeunesse/Youth
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	3
Start Date:	Sep 29, 2018
End Date:	Dec 15, 2018
Schedule:	Saturday from 10:00 - 12:00

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Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

This small-sized art class, taught by an art therapist, is designed for children with high functioning ASD or mild anxiety, their siblings, friends, and any child who wants to experience an environment of inclusion, understanding, exploration, and fun. We will explore materials and techniques such as clay, drawing, printing, and painting, emphasizing creative play and discovery. There will be alternatives for children with sensory issues, clear visual schedules, extra time scheduled for transitions, and clear instructions. The facilities and the course cannot accommodate children with reduced mobility, with more pronounced special needs, who exhibit aggressive behavior, and/or who are not toilet trained. To participate, students need to have a minimum to moderate amount of verbal communication abilities.

Code:	A18-J06-6A
Price:	$225.00
Materials:	$30.00
Teacher:	Talia Carin
Focus:	Jeunesse/Youth
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	7
Start Date:	Sep 29, 2018
End Date:	Dec 01, 2018
Schedule:	Saturday from 13:30 - 15:00

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

What are your cultural roots? What stories can you tell about your culture? Using a drama-inspired process (song, dance, and oral storytelling), students will explore their cultural identities and develop a sense of the self within an inclusive environment. Artistic activities will connect with their family members and other community members who share aspects of their cultural heritage. Students will express elements of their cultural identities through drawing and painting activities, leading to the creation of costumes for a culminating performance. In a celebratory finale, students will perform for family and friends!

Code:	A18-J07-7M
Price:	$185.00
Materials:	$20.00
Teacher:	Lucine Serhan
Focus:	Jeunesse/Youth
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	10
Start Date:	Sep 30, 2018
End Date:	Nov 18, 2018
Schedule:	Sunday from 10:00 - 12:00

This course will help to develop a strong foundation of drawing skills and techniques through contemporary and popular culture approaches. Students will be introduced to the basics of line, shading, form rendering, perspective, and composition. Working from both imagination and still life, students will be encouraged to explore their creativity and personal styles. Experimentation with a variety of media will be introduced, including ink, pencil, charcoal, gouache, watercolour, and different drawing surfaces.

Code:	A18-J08-2A
Price:	$250.00
Materials:	$30.00
Teacher:	Kristy Boisvert
Focus:	Jeunesse/Youth
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	14
Start Date:	Sep 25, 2018
End Date:	Dec 11, 2018
Schedule:	Tuesday from 16:30 - 18:30

This course enables students to consolidate their art making skills, to sharpen their observation skills, and to experiment with new media. Students will work in both two- and three-dimensional media, which may include clay, plaster, acrylic paint, printmaking, watercolour, ink, pastel, and charcoal. Students are encouraged to develop their imagination, creativity and their own style of expression.

Code:	A18-J09-7M
Price:	$250.00
Materials:	$30.00
Teacher:	Helen Stambelos
Focus:	Jeunesse/Youth
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	7
Start Date:	Sep 23, 2018
End Date:	Dec 09, 2018
Schedule:	Sunday from 10:00 - 12:00

This course enables students to consolidate their art making skills, to sharpen their observation skills, and to experiment with new media. Students will work in both two- and three-dimensional media, which may include clay, plaster, acrylic paint, printmaking, watercolour, ink, pastel, and charcoal. Students are encouraged to develop their imagination, creativity and their own style of expression.

Code:	A18-J10-6M
Price:	$250.00
Materials:	$30.00
Teacher:	Elisabeth Harvey
Focus:	Jeunesse/Youth
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	3
Start Date:	Sep 29, 2018
End Date:	Dec 15, 2018
Schedule:	Saturday from 10:00 - 12:00

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Explore different methods of handbuilding as well as work on the wheel. Discover a range of techniques including sculpture, tile making, modeling, and throwing. Decoration with slips, stains, and glazes will allow you to complete your projects with personal creativity.

Code:	A18-JA01-7A
Price:	$250.00
Materials:	$40.00
Teacher:	Jamie Wilson Goodyear
Focus:	Ados/Teens
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Sep 23, 2018
End Date:	Dec 09, 2018
Schedule:	Sunday from 13:30 - 15:30

With a focus on drawing from observation, learn the fundamental skills necessary to achieve a strong drawing foundation and develop a personal style and visual language. Drawing from still life, live model, nature, and imagination and using a wide range of drawing media, from pen and ink to conte and pencil, students will learn the key elements of drawing: line shape, shadow and light, composition, and perspective.

Code:	A18-JA02-3A
Price:	$250.00
Materials:	$40.00
Teacher:	Geneviève Beauchamp
Focus:	Ados/Teens
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	14
Start Date:	Sep 26, 2018
End Date:	Dec 12, 2018
Schedule:	Wednesday from 16:30 - 18:30

Want to learn how to use a wide range of media — drawing, painting, sculpture, fibre arts, and printmaking? Or, mix the together to express your ideas in new ways? This dynamic class introduces you to diverse contemporary artists and other sources of inspiration while exploring the creative potential of art from paint to plaster, ink to fabric, and printed images to found objects.

Code:	A18-JA03-6A
Price:	$250.00
Materials:	$55.00
Teacher:	Geneviève Beauchamp
Focus:	Ados/Teens
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Sep 29, 2018
End Date:	Dec 15, 2018
Schedule:	Saturday from 10:00 - 12:00

This workshop will introduce the basics of illustration and design while exploring styles such as anime and manga. Join us in learning how to work from concept, to colour, to completion! We will look at techniques employed by artists working in various fields of illustration, focusing on the figure. Form, proportion, and scale will be taught. No drawing or art making experience necessary.
Mateials included.

Code:	A18-JAW-01
Price:	$35.00
Teacher:	Yinyin Liu
Focus:	Ados/Teens
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	13
Start Date:	Nov 11, 2018
End Date:	Nov 11, 2018
Schedule:	Sunday from 13:30 - 16:30

For students planning to pursue studies in Fine Arts, the Teen Portfolio Programme provides one-on-one mentoring to help create a portfolio for advanced studies. Each teen will be paired with experienced artists and teachers who will guide them in the process of developing a body of work, selecting artwork, laying out the portfolio, and writing an artist statement. Students can register for blocks of 3 sessions. While it can be taken on its own, it is recommended that students undertake the portfolio programme in conjunction with a regular semester course. Each session is 1.5 hours.
3 sessions $270

Code:	A18-JA04
Price:	$270.00
Teacher:
Focus:	Ados/Teens
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	0
Start Date:	Sep 24, 2018
End Date:	Dec 14, 2018
Schedule:

Please call us to register for this course, or if the course is full, to put your name on a waiting list:

Visual Art Centre 350, avenue Victoria, Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4
T. 514.488.9558 | F. 514.488.7075
info@centredesartsvisuels.ca

Art offers an enriching experience that stimulates curiosity, experimentation, and creativity in young children. Painting, assembling, layering, and collaging provide many opportunities to enhance and stimulate imagination. Creating and playing with gouache, watercolour, clay, collage, and construction materials builds confidence in self-expression. Students will create colourful works of art expressing their personal sense of fantasy and whimsy.

Code:	A18-J11-6M
Price:	$250.00
Materials:	$30.00
Teacher:	Naïké Rouland
Focus:	Jeunesse/Youth
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2018
Spots Remaining:	10
Start Date:	Sep 29, 2018
End Date:	Dec 15, 2018
Schedule:	Saturday from 10:00 - 12:00