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, or Conté. Subjects include still life, live models, and nature studies.
Materials are not included.
8 classes / 4 wks

Code:	E22S-BAD01-13N
Price:	$255.00
Teacher:	Naghmeh Sharifi
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	4
Start Date:	Jul 04, 2022
End Date:	Jul 27, 2022
Schedule:	Monday from 18:30 - 21:30 Wednesday from 18:30 - 21:30

Drawing is a rewarding, lifelong activity for anyone. This advanced course encourages the regular practice of sketching and drawing in relation to a variety of subjects: landscapes, 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.
Materials are not included.
8 classes / 4 wks

Code:	E22S-BAD02-13N
Price:	$255.00
Teacher:	Michael Merrill
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	11
Start Date:	Jul 04, 2022
End Date:	Jul 27, 2022
Schedule:	Monday from 18:30 - 21:30 Wednesday from 18:30 - 21:30

Drawing is a rewarding, lifelong activity for anyone. This advanced course encourages the regular practice of sketching and drawing in relation to a variety of subjects: landscapes, 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.
Materials are not included.
8 classes / 4 wks

Code:	E22S-BAD03-13N
Price:	$255.00
Teacher:	Michael Merrill
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Aug 01, 2022
End Date:	Aug 24, 2022
Schedule:	Monday from 18:30 - 21:30 Wednesday from 18:30 - 21:30

Surrounded by a rich architectural and natural environment, the Visual Arts Centre will be our meeting point to draw and create a vision of the essence of places. The ob jectives of this course are to capture the present moment and the expressiveness of forms, light and space in an in timate format, the sketchbook. Each class will begin with the review and study of artistic notions with the drawing medium of your choice. Prerequisite: a drawing course, All classes will be held outside, weather permitting.
Materials are not included.
8 classes / 4 wks

Code:	E22S-BAD04-13N
Price:	$255.00
Teacher:	Nathalie St-Pierre
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	11
Start Date:	Jul 04, 2022
End Date:	Jul 27, 2022
Schedule:	Monday from 18:00 - 21:00 Wednesday from 18:00 - 21:00

This course will be inspired by how contemporary artists reflect on current practices of drawing. See how open and borderline approaches to other mediums are often favored. Each class will begin with a presentation on an artist or group of artists working with a specific practice, then explorations related to the approaches presented will be worked on, commented on and shared with the group. Prerequisite: one session of drawing.
Some materials included.
4 wks.

Code:	E22S-BAD05-1N
Price:	$130.00
Materials:	$10.00
Teacher:	Yuna Amand
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	13
Start Date:	Jul 04, 2022
End Date:	Jul 25, 2022
Schedule:	Monday from 18:00 - 21:00

Have you always wanted to paint, but were perhaps intimidated by painting from a still life or a 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.
Materials are not included.
8 wks.

Code:	E22S-BAP06-2N
Price:	$255.00
Teacher:	Corina Kennedy
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	6
Start Date:	Jul 05, 2022
End Date:	Aug 23, 2022
Schedule:	Tuesday from 19:00 - 22:00

The watercolour medium is intrinsically suited to land- scape painting, as it lends itself to both the naturalistic and expressive depiction of clouds, atmosphere, horizon line, distant land or trees, and watery reflections. An introduction to cultural and aesthetic motivations in landscape painting provides a stepping stone to personal work. Techniques such as wash and glaze techniques, wet-on- wet, dry brush and more will also be reviewed. Prerequisite: two sessions of watercolour.
Materials are not included.
8 classes / 4 wks

Code:	E22S-BAA07-13N
Price:	$255.00
Teacher:	Mary Hayes
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	11
Start Date:	Jul 04, 2022
End Date:	Jul 27, 2022
Schedule:	Monday from 18:00 - 21:00 Wednesday from 18:00 - 21:00

This watercolour class will help you develop your skills in painting a variety of animals (birds, squirrels, cats, dogs). You will review the anatomy of birds, felines, and canines to develop imagery that respects the proportions of these animals. Effect of fur, rich colours, and piercing looks are just a few of the aspects that will be covered. Prerequisite: two sessions of watercolour.
Materials are not included.
8 classes / 4 wks

Code:	E22S-BAA07-24N
Price:	$255.00
Teacher:	Annelise Gadoury
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	9
Start Date:	Jul 05, 2022
End Date:	Jul 28, 2022
Schedule:	Tuesday from 18:00 - 21:00 Thursday from 18:00 - 21:00

This course allows you to explore multiple possibilities of handling white or coloured paper by considering the creative potential of a textile approach to this material. We will study different papers and several techniques allowing us to modify their surfaces either by softening them, stiffening them or by texturing them to create volume. A repertoire of proposed techniques will serve as inspiration for the realization of a work of textile paper in 2D or 3D. Some materials will be provided.
4 wks.

Code:	E22S-BATM08-7A
Price:	$175.00
Materials:	$20.00
Teacher:	Mylène Boisvert
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	11
Start Date:	Jul 10, 2022
End Date:	Jul 31, 2022
Schedule:	Sunday from 12:00 - 16:00

Explore outdoor sketching, using various drawing materials for this one day workshop. Instruction includes demonstrations, composition, simplification, and development of a more elaborate drawing. Indoors in case of rain. Prerequisite: one session of drawing. Location: Westmount Park.
Materials are not included.

Code:	E22S-BAW01
Price:	$95.00
Teacher:	Mary Hayes
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Jul 17, 2022
End Date:	Jul 17, 2022
Schedule:	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:	12
Start Date:	Aug 20, 2022
End Date:	Aug 21, 2022
Schedule:	Saturday from 10:00 - 16:00 Sunday from 10:00 - 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 funda mentals of light and shade, line, form, and composition will be introduced, using materials such as pencil, ink, charcoal, or Conté. Subjects include still life, live models, and nature studies.
Materials are not included.

Code:	E22ON-BAD01-24N
Price:	$255.00
Teacher:	Konstantinos Meramveliotakis
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	10
Start Date:	Jul 05, 2022
End Date:	Jul 28, 2022
Schedule:	Tuesday from 10:00 - 12:00 Thursday from 10:00 - 12:00

This drawing course will focus on the endless possibilities of working in monochrome, mastering values by using a limited palette, and exploring mediums such as charcoal, Conté and ink over several weeks. You will learn a variety of techniques for achieving as much depth, perspective, texture, volume, and light in one drawing as possible. Prerequisite: some drawing experience preferred.
Materials are not included.

Code:	E22S-BAD02-24A
Price:	$255.00
Teacher:	Naghmeh Sharifi
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	10
Start Date:	Jul 05, 2022
End Date:	Jul 28, 2022
Schedule:	Tuesday from 18:30 - 21:30 Thursday from 18:30 - 21:30

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. No prerequisite.
Materials are not included.

Code:	E22ON-BAP03-13N
Price:	$255.00
Teacher:	John Player
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	12
Start Date:	Jul 04, 2022
End Date:	Jul 27, 2022
Schedule:	Monday from 13:00 - 15:00 Wednesday from 13:00 - 15:00

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.
Materials are not included.

Code:	E22ON-BAA04-7A
Price:	$255.00
Teacher:	Leona Heillig
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	11
Start Date:	Jul 03, 2022
End Date:	Aug 21, 2022
Schedule:	Sunday from 13:00 - 15:00

New painting projects each week are designed to connect you with your creativity and open up inspiring ways to engage with the medium. Both realistic and abstract approaches will be explored, as well as inventive and playful ways of combining the two. Prerequisite: one session of watercolour.
Materials are not included.

Code:	E22ON-BAA05-1N
Price:	$255.00
Teacher:	Leona Heillig
Focus:	Beaux-arts/Fine Arts
Semester:	Été/Summer
Year:	2022
Spots Remaining:	8
Start Date:	Jul 04, 2022
End Date:	Aug 22, 2022
Schedule:	Monday from 19:00 - 21:00