A 101 – Watercolour intermediate and advanced

Teacher: Diane Forest, sca

For intermediate and advanced students. From initiation to basic watercolour techniques as well as general painting principles such as composition, colour, contrasts, etc. to the exploration of various advanced techniques. Also coaching of personal projects.

Prerequisite: 100

A 102 * – Linocut

Teacher: Diane Cardill

Linocut

Relief printing techniques will be used to create inspiring and interesting works on paper.  Students will learn how to transfer an image or drawing onto a block of linoleum and, using one of the oldest printing methods, print the image onto paper. This technique is easy, does not require a press and uses water-based inks.

A 105 – Sculpture (Initiation and Exploration)

Teacher : Diane Cardill

In this class which is for students of all levels, you will develop an understanding and appreciation for the art of sculpture.  Elements of sculpture like mass, balance texture and mouvement will be explored through hands-on activities with different materials and techniques each week.  A great opportunity to try something different and develop that sculptural side of your creativity.

A 106 * – Portrait

Teacher: Pierre Brault

This course is to introduce the student to the art portraiture. Beforehand, the use of photos will be required in order to learn the details of the portrait. Then, the teacher will designate, by lot, two persons of wich he will make the portrait, so that the student assimilates the techniques.

• Study of the proportions

• Study of the parts of the face

• Study of the shadow and the light

• Study of the values

• Study of volumes

Medium used:

• Charcoal

• Bread crumb eraser

• Sepia

A 107 – Basic Drawing (over 14 years)

Teacher: Ian Le Gwen

Discover your full drawing potential. Develop your own style (realist or not), better drawing skills and more confidence in your aptitudes. The study of movement, life model, shape and perspective.

A 108 * – Ink and watercolor

Teacher: Jung Won Lim

This workshop offers an introduction to oriental painting to those who wish to discover the poetic language of ink. The painting joins in Korea the taste of Nature. The theme of the ‘four noble plants’ (bamboo, plum, iris and chrysanthemum) is related to calligraphy and brush art. Unlike the Chinese model, the theme in Korea bears witness to a poetry that is often very personal and a naturalism that is voluntarily intimate and visibly sensitive to the things of Nature. Bamboo, eternally green, folds but does’nt break, symbol of loyalty. The plum blossoms before the snow melts and suggests the renewal of spring. The orchid evokes a world of beauty with fragile and delicate harmony. The chrysanthemum blooms in the heart of autumn.

A 113 – Figure Drawing (18 years old and over)

Teacher: Réal Campeau

Free or directed drawing of life model. Draw or paint with medium of your choice. Short and long poses.

A 114 – Classical Painting 

Teacher: Ian Le Gwen

Classical method. Introduction to oil and acrylic according to the classical method of the Old Masters. This approach will give a better understanding of composition and colour, and will help master your art.

Prerequisite: BA 107 or BA 117 or equivalent

A 115 – Experimental Painting

Teacher: Anne Van Mierlo

Research and Experimentation

Exploring new ways with acrylic or mixed media in a semi-autonomous
atmosphere. Special projects, life model, group critique and having fun while expanding your horizons.

Prerequisite: BA 107, BA 117, BA 114, BA 103, BA 124 or equivalent.

A 118 – Painting II
On the path to abstraction

Teacher: Ian Le Gwen

1st part: Using gestural brushstroke and collage, you will paint flowers, trees and leaves inspired by The Great Masters, etc.

2nd part: Explore both gestural abstraction and realistic approach and learn to take advantage of happy accidents that occur when working in a spontaneous and energetic fashion.

A 121 – Dry Pastel

Teacher : Suzanne Godbout

This is a structured class in which students will be learning specific pastel techniques as well as revisiting basic theories in drawing, composition, value and colour. We will be doing work based on observation in order to understand the effects of light on colour. Students are guided according to their own level toward exercises which apply these notions and personal interpretation is encouraged.

A 122 * * – Photography

Teacher : Pascale Fontaine

You own a great camera but still struggle to get great shots? Learn how to master the basics for everyday use and great happenings.

During this introduction, you will discover framing, manual mode, light (natural and modified).

Don’t leave your camera in your wardrobe. Enjoy using it!

AAF101 * * – Ikebana

Teacher : Diane Eggleton

Ms. Eggleton only gives this course at her residence and not at the MARS room.

Ikebana (生け花, 活け花, “arranging flowers” or “making flowers alive”) is the Japanese art of flower arrangement.[1][2] It is also known as Kadō (華道, “way of flowers”). The tradition dates back to the 7th century when floral offerings were made at altars. Later, they were placed in the tokonoma (alcove) of a home. Ikebana reached its first zenith in the 16th century under the influence of Buddhist tea masters and has grown over the centuries, with over 1,000 different schools in Japan and abroad.

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AJ 101 – Studio arts for children (6 to 12)

Teacher: Ian Le Gwen

Introduction to different techniques such as sculpture, painting, papier-mâché and etching. Work on short-term and long-term projects to develop his/her sense of aesthetics.

AJ 102 – Comic strips

Teacher: Ian Le Gwen

Explore the various aspects of the comic strip. Create a story with the help of “tricks of the trade” shortcuts, trickery, etc.