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13 courses found :

Peinture en plein air - Plein Air Painting (Été/Summer 2022)
E22S-BAW02 | Aug 20, 2022 to Aug 21, 2022 | Saturday from 10:00 - 16:00 , Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00

This two-day outdoor painting experience, in the lively Lachine canal area, begins with thumbnails and small paint-sketches, progressing, if desired, to a more sustained painting. We will address the challenges of working on the spot: editing out unnecessary detail, simplifying colour and value, keeping the painting alive and vibrant. You will need a folding chair, portable easel or other sup- port, and a minimalist paint kit. All mediums welcome: oil, acrylic, watercolour. Prerequisites one course of painting.
Materials are not included.

Code:	E22S-BAW02
Price:	$160.00
Teacher:	Robert Wiseman
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	6
Start Date:	Aug 20, 2022
End Date:	Aug 21, 2022
Schedule:	Saturday from 10:00 - 16:00 Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00

Costs: $160.00 + tax (if applicable)

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Nature morte en grisaille - Grisaille Still LIfe Painting (Automne/Fall 2022)
A22S-BAW01 | Sep 16, 2022 to Sep 18, 2022 | Friday from 14:00 - 18:00 , Saturday from 10:00 - 16:00 , Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00

This intensive three-day workshop will allow you to complete a Still Life from the preparatory sketch,the Grisaille which will be establishing values before adding colour to a painting, to the final product in colour to the final product, on canvas, using acrylic or oil painting. Several technical and historical aspects will be discussed including composition, but also the presentation of important grisaille artworks from the world of visual arts. Prerequisite: one session of painting.
Materials not included.

Code:	A22S-BAW01
Price:	$240.00
Teacher:	Gianni Giuliano
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Sep 16, 2022
End Date:	Sep 18, 2022
Schedule:	Friday from 14:00 - 18:00 Saturday from 10:00 - 16:00 Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00

Costs: $240.00 + tax (if applicable)

Registration for this course will open on: August 15, 2022

This practical workshop for acrylic painters delves into the fascinating world of colour properties and the development of a personal palette. You’ll identify pigments in terms of transparency, opacity and tinting strength; then discover how they behave in relation to one another, in layers and juxtaposition. Vivid colour charts will be created, designed to hang in your studio space for future reference. For unity of results, all acrylic paints, products and supports are provided, including a kit of products to take home.

Code:	A22S-BAW03
Price:	$95.00
Materials:	$65.00
Teacher:	Melanie Matthews
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Sep 18, 2022
End Date:	Sep 18, 2022
Schedule:	Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00

Costs: $95.00 + $65.00 materials + tax (if applicable)

Registration for this course will open on: August 15, 2022

Comics and poetry may seem like an unlikely pairing, but they actually share a number of common elements. After being introduced to strategies for translating poetic devices into comics, workshop participants will create a one-page comic based on a favourite poem or song lyric.
Materials not included.

Code:	A22S-BAW04
Price:	$95.00
Teacher:	Julian Peters
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Sep 25, 2022
End Date:	Sep 25, 2022
Schedule:	Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00

Costs: $95.00 + tax (if applicable)

Registration for this course will open on: August 15, 2022

Peinture automnale en plein air - Plein Air Autumn Painting (Automne/Fall 2022)
A22S-BAW05 | Oct 01, 2022 to Oct 02, 2022 | Saturday from 10:00 - 16:00 , Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00

This two-day outdoor painting experience, in the lively Lachine canal area, begins with thumbnails and small paint-sketches, progressing, if desired, to a more sustained painting. We will address the challenges of working on the spot: editing out unnecessary detail, simplifying colour and value, keeping the painting alive and vibrant. You will need a folding chair, portable easel or other sup- port, and a minimalist paint kit. All mediums welcome: oil, acrylic, watercolour. Prerequisite: one session of painting.
Materials are not included.

Code:	A22S-BAW05
Price:	$180.00
Teacher:	Robert Wiseman
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Oct 01, 2022
End Date:	Oct 02, 2022
Schedule:	Saturday from 10:00 - 16:00 Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00

Costs: $180.00 + tax (if applicable)

Registration for this course will open on: August 15, 2022

Learn traditional and creative techniques for turning paper into thread. Discover Mylène Boisvert’s approach to various methods of spinning paper: one by hand, without tools and the second inspired by a Japanese technique requiring the use of a spindle. Explorations will include various Japanese and other natural fibre papers. You will leave with a variety of handmade threads to be incorporated into your own artwork.

Code:	A22S-BAW06
Price:	$95.00
Materials:	$25.00
Teacher:	Mylène Boisvert
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Oct 09, 2022
End Date:	Oct 09, 2022
Schedule:	Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00

Costs: $95.00 + $25.00 materials + tax (if applicable)

Registration for this course will open on: August 15, 2022

Transfer techniques open up a world of creative possibilities for contemporary artists, integrating an image (ie. digital photo, drawing, text) into any acrylic surface. This level one workshop covers the basics including immediate and direct transfers, polymer skins, grisaille and glazing techniques. No computer skills required; open to artists in all media.
All materials included.

Code:	A22S-BAW07
Price:	$95.00
Materials:	$55.00
Teacher:	Melanie Matthews
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Oct 16, 2022
End Date:	Oct 16, 2022
Schedule:	Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00

Costs: $95.00 + $55.00 materials + tax (if applicable)

Registration for this course will open on: August 15, 2022

During this two-day workshop, explore the relationship between the written word and visual art. Through both creative writing and drawing exercises, participants will compose short texts, one of which they will translate into a finished drawing or painting. For anyone with an interest in language and art. No experience required, all levels welcome.
Materials not included.

Code:	A22S-BAW08
Price:	$180.00
Teacher:	Corina Kennedy
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Nov 06, 2022
End Date:	Nov 13, 2022
Schedule:	Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00

Costs: $180.00 + tax (if applicable)

Registration for this course will open on: August 15, 2022

This two-day workshop will be a historical and practical exploration of the Surrealist movement. In the first part of the workshop, participants will be introduced to a variety of Surrealist techniques adapted and aimed to awaken their creativity. In the second part, participants will work towards completing one finished work in the media of their choice, that touches on the theme of the unconscious mind. All levels welcome.
Materials not included.

Code:	A22S-BAW09
Price:	$180.00
Teacher:	Corina Kennedy
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	13
Start Date:	Nov 20, 2022
End Date:	Nov 27, 2022
Schedule:	Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00

Costs: $180.00 + tax (if applicable)

Registration for this course will open on: August 15, 2022

Now, more than ever, the art and activism of sixties era LA artist, Corita Kent seems appropriate. Sister Corita’s artwork and teaching methods have long influenced Lorna’s own pedagogical approach with an emphasis on discovery, play, empowerment, and thoughtful analysis. We’ll be guided through a creative collage process, working with found text and imagery to create a series of collages that will help us find our voices and speak out. For all levels.
Materials not included.

Code:	A22ON-BAW01
Price:	$155.00
Teacher:	Lorna Mulligan
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Oct 02, 2022
End Date:	Oct 09, 2022
Schedule:	Sunday from 10:00 - 12:00 Sunday from 13:00 - 15:00

Costs: $155.00 + tax (if applicable)

Registration for this course will open on: August 15, 2022

Dessin digital et modelage 3D (en ligne) - Digital Drawing and 3D Modeling (online) (Automne/Fall 2022)
A22ON-BAW02 | Oct 22, 2022 to Oct 23, 2022 | Saturday from 10:00 - 13:00 , Sunday from 10:00 - 13:00

This workshop will introduce concepts in digital modeling, and expand on different uses of 3-dimensional drawing and sculpting in contemporary art. Participants will learn how to design a custom object in online software, and have these projects realized by a 3D printing service. The software is free, easy to understand, and accessible to all who participate. No experience necessary!
Matariels and 3D printing cost not included.

Code:	A22ON-BAW02
Price:	$95.00
Teacher:	John-Elio Reitman
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Oct 22, 2022
End Date:	Oct 23, 2022
Schedule:	Saturday from 10:00 - 13:00 Sunday from 10:00 - 13:00

Costs: $95.00 + tax (if applicable)

Registration for this course will open on: August 15, 2022

Explore basic metal construction while making a simple silver ring from sterling silver sheet or wire. Learn how to saw, file, work with a torch and finally, complete your ring by polishing on a machine. No experience necessary.
If necessary, extra materials may be purchased from the instructor (cash only).

Code:	A22S-BAWJ01
Price:	$70.00
Materials:	$12.00
Teacher:	Cynthia Hawkes
Focus:	Joaillerie/Jewellery
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Oct 16, 2022
End Date:	Oct 16, 2022
Schedule:	Sunday from 11:00 - 15:00

Costs: $70.00 + $12.00 materials + tax (if applicable)

Registration for this course will open on: August 15, 2022

Atelier de studio libre - Open Studio Workshop in Jewellery (Automne/Fall 2022)
A22S-BAWJ02 | Oct 20, 2022 to Nov 10, 2022 | Thursday from 18:30 - 21:30

This 4 week open studio session allows students who are currently registered in a jewellery class, extra studio time to work on their own projects. No teaching is involved but a jewellery technician will be present. Materials may be purchased from the technician (tools provided). Prerequisite : one session of Jewellery Fundamentals or the equivalent.

Code:	A22S-BAWJ02
Price:	$80.00
Teacher:
Focus:	Joaillerie/Jewellery
Semester:	Automne/Fall
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Oct 20, 2022
End Date:	Nov 10, 2022
Schedule:	Thursday from 18:30 - 21:30

Costs: $80.00 + tax (if applicable)

Registration for this course will open on: August 15, 2022

We acknowledge that the Visual Arts Centre is situated in Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal, the unceded Indigenous territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation. It is with gratitude that we conduct our activities on this territory and share experiences with the community.

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Montréal, Québec H3Z 2N4

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