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Our Teen Department has expanded, offering more exciting, relevant courses and programmes that reflect the cultural interests of today’s teens. In our professional studios, with a staff of practicing artists and art educators, teens will develop and enhance their creative skills while expanding their visual language, in a context that encourages individual expression and creative thinking. For older teens, we offer advanced courses based on adult curriculum, yet adapted to the interests of this age group. For those students looking towards a career in an arts related field, all our courses provide an excellent opportunity for portfolio development. We would like to thank the TD Bank Financial Group for their support of this department.
Thurs. 4:30 pm - 6:30 Jennifer Wicks
(11 wks; fall: starts Sept.23; winter: starts Jan.20)
Learn the basics of ceramics: the pottery wheel, handbuilding and sculpture. Experiment with different types of ceramic decoration including engobes and glazes. Students of all levels will improve their three-dimensional art making skills as they work on a variety of functional and non-functional pieces.
Wed. 4:30 - 6:30 pm Lisa Davie
(11 wks; fall: starts Sept. 22; winter: starts Jan.19)
With a focus on drawing from observation, learn the fundamental skills necessary to achieve a strong drawing foundation, develop a personal style and visual language. Drawing from still life, the human figure, nature and imagination, using a wide range of drawing media from pen and ink to conté and pencil, students will learn the key elements of drawing: line, shape, shadow and light, composition, and perspective.
Sat. 1:00 - 4:00 pm Ian Shatilla
(11 wks; fall: starts Sept.25; winter: starts Jan. 22)
Figure drawing offers an important foundation for many artistic practices. Students will learn the basics of rendering the human form as they work from live clothed models. Looking at the work of historical and contemporary artists, students will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of styles and techniques, while being challenged to expand their drawing skills, including: proportion, form, light and shadow, line, movement, perspective and working towards abstraction. For all levels.
Thurs. 6:30 - 9:00 pm Kate Walker
(11 wks; fall: starts Sept. 23; winter: starts Jan. 20)
Come learn the fundamental skills of acrylic painting! Experiment with the creative potential of colour, form, line and composition. Work from sketches, observation, photos and imagination to create realistic, abstract and expressive paintings. This studio course encourages individual creativity, and is open to students of all levels.
Sat. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Genevieve Beauchamp
(11 wks; fall: starts Sept. 25; winter: starts Jan. 22)
Want to learn how to use a wide range of media - drawing, painting, sculpture, fibre arts, and printmaking? Or, mix them together to express your ideas in new ways? This dynamic class introduces you to different contemporary artists and other sources of inspiration while exploring the creative potential of art from paint to plaster, ink to fabric, and photocopies to spray paint.
For students planning to pursue studies in Fine Arts, the teen portfolio programme provides one-on-one mentoring to help create a portfolio for advanced studies. Teens will be paired with experienced artists and teachers who will guide them in the process of developing a body of work, selecting artwork, laying out the portfolio, and writing an artist statement. Students can register for blocks of 3 or 6 sessions depending on their specific needs. While the programme can be taken on its own, it is recommended that students undertake the portfolio programme in conjunction with a regular semester course. Each session is 1.5 hours.
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