C240226B: Putting Down the Brush

Service Description

NOTES — SCHEDULING: because this class meets on Mondays, there will be breaks in the schedule for MARCH BREAK (March 8-15) and EASTER MONDAY (April 1). The 6-week class runs to April 15. Discover a new way to create art with Studio 201’s "Putting Down the Brush." This unique visual arts experience takes you beyond the traditional brush and canvas and into the world of mixed media. Explore texture, color, and composition in a whole new way. Our expert instructor will guide you through the process, helping you to unleash your creativity and create something truly amazing. Sign up today and start your journey into the world of mixed media art. In this six-week course artists of any level of expertise will have the opportunity to experiment with a range of techniques including; Pallet knife Mono-printing Assemblage and other techniques of interest to the group. The full supply list will be presented in the first class. However, students are asked to bring a canvas or other substrate of their choice, acrylic or oil paints and a range of pallet knives. NOTE: Please do NOT bring CADMIUM or COBALT paint colours, or solvents (for oil paint) with fumes because of their toxicity levels. For oil paints, linseed oil and/or baby oil is recommended. MATERIALS LIST (all classes) Acrylic Paint · Golden or Liquitex heavy body – 60ml size or any Artist grade Hansa yellow light Quinacridone red Pthalo Blue Titanium white Other colours of your choice Brushes - 1 of each - Princeton or Currys brand: Filbert number one and number two -or your favourite brushes · Dollar store house brushes varying sizes - do not buy until discussed on first day · Your favorite or old brushes as they can be used and make interesting marks. Substrates · 1 canvas pad at least 11 x 14 Canvas of your choice. · 1-2 canvases from dollar store or Curry’s and cut canvas sheets for larger work - sizes will be discussed. or · 1 plywood sheets or hardboard, Masonite or card - used for mixed media work –wait until first day tutorial before purchasing. · Palette- plexiglass sheet or thick palette paper or dollar store cutting board · Paint rags- paper towels or blue wipes. · 1 sponge - dollar store · 1 old credit or library cards, or plaster scrapers.. · 1 sketch book -11 x 14 – hardbound -Canson Brand or spiral bound (mixed media paper) · 1 of each pencil -hb- 3b-6b · 1 drawing eraser · 1 conte - black and white

Cancellation Policy

A registrant may withdraw from a course 7 days or more before it begins and receive a refund minus a 20% administration charge. There are no refunds for withdrawals within 7 days of a course commencing. If a course is cancelled by Studio 201 before it begins, fees will be refunded in full. If a course session is cancelled once the course has begun and cannot be rescheduled, a pro-rated refund will be provided. Any participant who is unable to attend a rescheduled session will receive a pro-rated refund for that session.

Contact Details

• 201 McDonnel Street, Peterborough, ON, Canada

  info@studio201.ca