This course is focused on instruction in essential drawing techniques with graphite pencil and charcoal. Explore a different stylistic approach by learning to combine realism with expressive techniques. We will mine your memories and photo albums as well as your favourite things for subject matter. All levels welcome.

Materials not included.
First class: Please bring a pad of 18”x24” white acid free paper, a gum eraser and 2B, 4B, 6B graphite pencils and a pencil sharpener.

Tuesday 1 - 4 pm
Winter session (10 weeks): Feb. 15 - Apr. 19
Cost: $275
Spring session (10 weeks): Apr. 26 - June 28
Cost: $275

Maximum 8 students

Learn the fundamentals of oil painting with master painter Steven Rosatti. An introduction to the fundamental aspects of oil painting including composition, colour mixing, and various painting techniques to get you started on as a painter.

Materials not included.

Wednesday1:00 - 4:00 pm
Winter session (10 weeks): Feb. 16 - Apr. 20
Cost: $275
Spring session (10 weeks): Apr. 27 - June 29
Cost: $275

Maximum 8 students

This course focuses on techniques of realistic figure drawing. Each week we will work with a model to address visible anatomy, movement, spatial relationships, scale, perspective, form and articulation while learning the power of line and light in expressing the qualities of the 'person'. Some drawing experience helpful.

Materials not included.
First class: Please bring a pad of 18”x24” white acid free paper or larger, a gum eraser and 2B, 4B, 6B graphite pencils and a pencil sharpener.

Thursday 9:30 to 12:30
Winter session (10 weeks): Feb. 17 - Apr. 21
Cost: $ 395
Spring session (10 weeks): Apr. 28 - June 30
Cost: $ 395

Maximum 7 students

Learn how to paint portraits with master portrait artist Steven Rosati. Steven will reveal his simplified palette system and unique step by step approach of how to paint a realistic portrait in oils. You will learn how to prepare and mix colour using his palette for portraits, how to select and understand the correct values and how to finalize your portrait using scumbling and glazing techniques. Anybody can improve their painting abilities following Steven’s structured teaching. All levels are welcome.

Materials not included.

Thursday 1 to 4 pm
Winter session (10 weeks): Feb. 17 - Apr. 21
Cost: $275
Spring session (10 weeks): Apr. 28 - June 30
Cost: $275

Maximum 8 students

Animated films, graphic novels and comic books need characters that are expressive and can move naturally. Explore ways to create personality, emotion and movement in 3D by learning to create your own story and model a character in it. Human or humanoid, we will give it an expressive face and an active, costumed body.

Students 16 years and older welcome.
Materials not included.
First class: Please bring a block of modelling plasticine, a set of modelling tools, a wood board 10”x 10”

Saturday 1 to 4 pm
Winter session (10 weeks): Feb. 19 to May 7
No class April 16
Cost: $275