Session Dates:
Session 1: (Fall) Mon Oct 5-Nov 23 & Wed Oct 7-Nov 25
Session 2: (Winter) Mon Jan 11-Mar 1 & Wed Jan 13-Mar 3
Session 3: (Spring) Mon Mar 29-May 17 & Wed Mar 31-May 19
NEW! Introduction to Creativity & Techniques:
Date & Times: Mondays 7-9 PM for 8 wks Fee: $155.00
Gain this positive experience with the playful and inspiring techniques of creative art making. Melissa will demonstrate a variety of useful and versatile techniques and the many ways they can be used to develop personal style and vision in art. Begin with short studies and explorative works on paper that can be used as starting blocks for future work or a series of personal gift cards. Find out about the beauty of collage and the freedom of mixing media. Work through an art journal to learn about your style and colour palette preferences. Learn about technical drawing skills various media like inks, pen, watercolour pencils and pastels to develop creative & inspiring compositions.
Acrylic Painting & Sketching for Beginners
Date & Time: Wednesdays 7-9 PM for 8 wks Fee: $145.00
This program will help students develop strong foundations to creating their own style of painting and a logical approach to getting started and problems solving the initial hurtles of painting techniques.
Drawing is an excellent starting point for any medium. Gain the technical skills and confidence to express your vision with composition studies. Learn how to use the tools and techniques to draw and paint people, landscapes and still life. You will be amazed at the results. Brandy will present demonstrations and discussions that will help you gain a solid understanding of colour and form, space, style, brush and line work with this fundamental program that explores art theory hands-on. This is perfect for beginners or those needing to overcome stumbling blocks. An emphasis will be on short still life studies, self portraits, and photo interpretation will be explored to expand your expression in art.
CLAY! Hand building
Date & Times: Wednesdays 7-9 PM for 8 weeks $155
This new program offered for teens and adults is a great way to explore the art of sculpting with clay hand building. Work with different techniques and materials to create usable and decorative art. All projects will be fired in a kiln and then students will have the opportunity to paint and glaze works.
University & Teen Volunteer Programs:
March Break and Summer Camps and the Weekly Kids classes are a great time to learn about working with kids and arts programming. Expand your skill knowledge and experience with volunteer work at Stoney Creek School of Art. We need creative, fun, out-going teens to help with our children’s programs year-round! Excellent job experience opportunity. Please check our Volunteers page for more information and registration information.
Private Lessons:
Are you in need of some critical information to move forward in your art making, or just have a hard to fit schedule? Contact us to find out about private lessons and booking availability. $35/hour +GST