Art Workshops
Unlike the on going classes we have at swinton's, workshops are designed for a more condensed learning over a short period. They can be anything from the same instructional material in the regular class, to specialized topics that get longer attention given to them. Designed for people who have less time or want to learn even more.
Drawing for Painters
How to make a sketch for a painting, then take that sketch and create the painting.
Most of the problems in a painting occur in the first five minutes. They just don't rear there heads until well into the painting when it's too late to fix.
This class is not really a how to draw class. It's more of a learning how sort out my ideas on paper before I paint class. You don't need to know how to draw to be able to paint. You do need to be able to design to be able to paint.
I will show you how to design your painting right from the start. Composition from design to placement of your objects perspective, ground planes and buildings to getting your clouds right.
Start off right and see how easily the rest fall into place.
DATE: February 1st to March 28th (no class on good Friday)
TIME: Friday afternoons (8 weeks), 1:30pm - 4pm
FEE: $249.00 + GST
MAXIMUM: 10 students
Life drawing with Holly McWilliams
The key to succseful figure drawing is to learn how to observe and draw what you actually see. Join Holly in this 4 week workshop to learn the interplay of form, value, mass and line. Through observation, using a live model in the studio, you will receive all the secrets to a fluent figue drawing.
DATE: April 18th to May 9th
TIME: Friday afternoons, 1pm - 3pm
FEE: $160.00 + GST
French Impressionist Portrait Workshop
This portrait workshop in the continuing series of Impressionist Portrait Painting will be to explore Mary Cassatt , an American Impressionist and her painting “The Loge” painted in 1882.
The instructor Loretta, who has studied and painted portraiture, will walk you through the painting step by step. 11x14 canvases with image will be supplied.
DATE: Sunday, April 13th
TIME: 10a.m. to 4p.m.
FEE: $90.00 + GST
Bring your lunch or enjoy one of the close restaurants near by.
All student enrolling will need to bring their own paints. The class will be open to Oil, Acrylic and Pastel artists.
Workshops with Nancy-lynne Hughes
Colour Theory I
This workshop covers the basics of colour theory for painters in all mediums. Spend a full and enjoyable day exploring the exciting world of colour and colour mixing. Supply list available when you register.
DATE: Sunday, January 20, 2008
TIME: 10a.m. to 4p.m.
FEE: $100.00 + GST = $105.00
Colour Theory II
Develop a deeper understanding of colour theory during a full day of painting exercises designed to expand your colour thinking and colour mixing skills.
Prerequisite is Colour Theory I. Supply list available when you register.
DATE: Sunday, February 3, 2008
TIME: 10a.m. to 4p.m.
FEE: $100.00 + GST = $105.00
The Business of Being and Artist
This one day seminar offers the basics of the business of being an artist. Presentation, pricing, record keeping and more are all covered in this course.
DATE: Sunday March 2, 2008
TIME: 10a.m. to 4p.m.
FEE: $125.00 + GST = $131.25
Acrylic Workshop
Work through the process of ‘building’ a painting in acrylic. This one day workshop will offer you the basics of acrylic or you can just join in for a full day of painting!
Supply list available when you register.
DATE: Sunday, March 30, 2008
TIME: 10a.m. to 4p.m.
FEE: $100.00 + GST = $105.00
Painting Week
Immerse yourself in painting for a whole week! The emphasis of this week will be to develop a better understanding of your own unique painting style through lots of painting, discussion, and daily critique.
Supply list available when you register
DATE: Monday June 30 to Friday July 4
TIME: 10a.m. to 4p.m.
FEE: $375.00 + GST = $393.75
Pincher Creek Painting Retreat
Escape the city and enjoy a painting retreat on a working ranch. Come for a weekend, the week or both. Meals and accommodation included so all you have to do is paint. Three dates to choose from or combine any or all.
DATE: July 11 – 14, July 13 – 18, July 18 to 21
Brochures available at Swinton’s or call Nancy Hughes at 247-4620 or 863-4261 to have one sent to you.
To register call Swinton’s 258-3500