Spring Into Colour: Pastels for the Beginner Artist – Oakville Art Society Spring 2022
Starting in person April 13, 2022
Spring Into Colour: Pastels for the Beginner Artist Levels 1 to 3
Wednesday nights, 7-9pm. 6 weeks. April 13, 2022 to May 18, 2022
Explore the potential of pastels to portray the vibrant colours of spring. By experimenting with different colour schemes, underpaintings and exploring layering of colours, and texture, we will discover how to create dramatic paintings. We will also build pastel techniques using still life and florals. Although this course is meant to build on skills developed in Colour My World part one, artists new to pastel are also welcome and encouraged to discover the potential of this wonderful medium. You will be provided with photographic references, but students are encouraged to work from their own more meaningful landscape photographs. Class demonstrations and individual instruction provided throughout in a fun, supportive environment.
Click here to register at Oakville Art Society Course Fee: $125 Members: $110
Colour my World: Pastels for the Beginner Artist II Oakville Art Society Level 1-2 – Fall 2021
Explore the potential of pastels to portray the colours and light of different seasons. By experimenting with different colour schemes and underpaintings and exploring layering of colours, we will discover how to create dramatic nocturnal paintings as well as mood and depth in fall and winter scenes. We will also build on pastel techniques using still life. Although this course is meant to build on skills developed in Colour My World part one, artists new to pastel are also welcome and encouraged to discover the potential of this wonderful medium. The instructor will provide photographic references, but students are encouraged to work from their own more meaningful landscape photographs. Class demonstrations and individual instruction provided throughout in a fun, supportive environment.
8 weeks in person starting Thursdays October 7 – November 25, 2021, 1pm to 4pm
Course S2-124: Fee: $250 Members: $220 Oakville Art Society, 560 Bronte Road. Oakville, Ontario, L6L 6S1
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Colour My World: Pastels for the Beginner Artist Workshop – Oakville Art Society Spring 2021
8 week course was held from April 29, 2021 to June 17, 2021 on Thursdays 10am to 12pm
In this beginner pastel course, students fell in love with the colours of pastel. Students learned a variety of pastel techniques to draw and mix colours to portray form, light, texture and depth in still life and landscape paintings. Class demonstrations and individual instruction were provided throughout in a fun, supportive environment.
Pastels in Pajamas Workshop Burlington Fine Art Association- April 2021
20 pastel students joined me from all over Canada for two Saturday morning Zoom workshops to learn pastel painting techniques. Students learned mark making techniques, how to use layers in pastel to create pastel paintings.
Colour My World: Pastels for the Beginner Artist Workshop – Winter 2021
Students joined me on an 8 week course from Feb 25, 2021 to June 17, 2021 from 10am to midday.
In this beginner pastel course students fell in love with the colours of pastel. Class demonstrations and individual instruction were provided throughout in a fun, supportive environment. Students learned a variety of pastel techniques to draw and mix colours to portray form, light, texture and depth in still life and landscape paintings. Students learned not only from my feedback along the way but also from critiquing each other in class critiques.
See examples of my students work in the gallery below.
Painting – Friday Night Work Week Wind Down Workshop – Fall 2020
Course Description – This course takes a closer look at the painting process. Improve your understanding of content and composition, and how to combine elements such as light and colour to complete a unified painting. The instructor provides demonstrations, one-on-one time, and critique.
Drawing and Painting for Adults Course – Fall 2020
Students joined Cathy in a 9 week course to introduce the student to the fundamentals of Drawing and Painting by demonstrating techniques and learning about media and materials. Students were challenged with the processes of drawing and painting. Students learned the fundamentals skills of Drawing, Composition, Value, Colour Theory, Colour mixing and how to begin a Painting.
Course Description – This level 1 drawing and painting course is for adults looking to build and expand upon their creative skills, extend their knowledge of the elements and principles of design, and develop their use of art materials and techniques. Through the guidance of an artist educator, students will be challenged with new methods, presented with different mediums and introduced to acrylics, examine composition, colour and form through the use of the media. Learn, collaborate, and connect with other artists and develop your creativity while you explore your technical skill. No experience required.
Paint Your Travel Memories Workshop – Winter 2019
Over a 6 week course, students were able to recreate a special travel memory through paintings from their photographs.
Course Description – Learn the basics of how to portray scale and the illusion of depth and space using colour and linear perspective in both urban and rural landscapes. Recreate your memories in your style of choice using acrylic or pastel. Class demonstrations and individual instruction provided throughout in a fun, supportive environment.
Drawing for Life Course – Winter 2019
Over 8 lessons, students developed skills around drawing still life and drawing of gestures and portraits from models.