Course Content
January 15, 2024: Drawing – Pencils, Charcoal and Conte
Instructor: Debbie Desmarais Learn drawing techniques of still life drawing with a focus on shapes, light source, shading, reflections and blending
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January 22, 2024: Drawing – Coloured Pencils, Chalk and Oil Pastels
Instructor: Debbie Desmarais This is a still life class with a focus on the techniques of coloured pencils, chalk and oil pastels
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January 29, 2024: Book Binding
Instructor: Sarah-Joy Goode Learn fundamental book-making skills.
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February 12, 2024: Card Making (Woodcut Basics) – Valentines edition
Instructor: Sarah-Joy Goode
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February 19, 2024: Painting – Watercolour and Ink
Instructor: Sarah-Joy Goode
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February 26, 2024: Painting – Watercolour and Acrylic Ink Bookmarks
Instructor: Debbie Desmarais
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March 4, 2024: Drawing – Perspective Drawing
Instructor: Debbie Desmarais
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March 11, 2024: Amigurumi (mini crochet animals)
Instructor: Sarah-Joy Goode
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March 18, 2024: Colour Theory
Instructor: Debbie Desmarais
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March 25, 2024: Paint an Easter Egg Shaker
Instructor: Sarah-Joy Goode
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April 1, 2024: Self Portraits
Instructor: Sarah-Joy Goode
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April 8, 2024: Composition
Instructor: Debbie Desmarais
April 15, 2024: Needle Felting
Instructor: Debbie Desmarais and Sarah-Joy Goode
April 22, 2024: Acrylic Paint
Instructor: Debbie Desmarais
April 29, 2024: Bookbinding
Instructor: Sarah-Joy Goode
May 6, 2024: Jewelry Making – Mother’s Day Edition
Instructor: Debbie Desmarais
May 13, 2024: Drawing with Coloured Background
Instructor: Sarah-Joy Goode
May 20, 2024: Oil Sticks
Instructor: Debbie Desmarais
May 27, 2024: Open
Sarah-Joy Goode
Visual Art Monday
About Lesson

Illustrate a Fable

Applying one’s techniques to an existing subject matter is a powerful way to begin a project, as it removes the barrier of wondering “what should I draw? Where do I start?”
 
In this class, more advanced students will use their skills to illustrate a fable or tale by Aesop, or any myth or legend they connect with. We will explore together how to connect personally with the subject and find our own way of telling the story through an illustration. 
 
Students will learn the principle of layout, design, flow and pace, and employ negative and positive spaces. Students can choose to illustrate one panel or a storyboard (storyboard paper provided.) 
 
Materials needed (supplied, but feel free to bring your own): Pencil and eraser, Paper (smooth with not too much tooth, markers/pens of your choice, and a ruler.
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