Drawing Refreshers: Drawing for the Beginner Artist Course – Fall 2019

Students joined me on a six week course to learn techniques and gain confidence as a beginner artist.

Course Description – This beginner drawing course will help you gain confidence as an artist through review of drawing fundamentals of how to see and compose in a fun supportive environment. We will review how to draw in proportion, using a variety of shading techniques to show light, volume and texture.  Topics include drawing from still life as well as the live model. Class demonstrations and individual instruction provided throughout.

Drawing in Colour: Pastels for the Beginner Artist Course – Spring 2019

Students joined me on a 4 week course to learn to use pastels.

Course Description – In this beginner pastel course, you will learn how to draw and paint with pastels. Learn how to develop a variety of pastel techniques to mix colours and portray form, light and texture in still life and landscape. Previous drawing experience is helpful but not a must. Class demonstrations and individual instruction provided throughout in a fun, supportive environment.

Painting Pet Portraits Workshop – Spring 2019

In this one day workshop, children learned to paint their favourite pet, alongside their parent.

Course description – Using acrylics, learn techniques for painting loosely, with a focus on expressive brushwork using bold and harmonious colour. Bring in a photo or magazine clipping of your favourite pet or animal. Reference material will also be provided. Learn how to paint scales, fur and feathers!

Drawing with Pastels – Friday Night Work Week Wind Down Course – Spring 2019

Over a one night workshop, students enjoyed the experience of drawing and painting in pastels in a fun and relaxing environment.

Course Description – Wind down with an evening of pastel drawing in a relaxing studio environment that encourages creative exploration through technique and expression. A local artist will instruct you step-by-step through an original piece of art and you’ll go home with a completed drawing. Expert or novice, this is an opportunity to gain inspiration while socializing. No experience necessary.

Drawing for Fraidy-Cats Course – 2017, 2018

Students in this course held in 2017 and 2018, learned painting techniques and gained confidence and skills as a beginner artist.

Course Description – This beginner drawing course will help you gain confidence as an artist through teaching you drawing and shading skills in a supportive, fun environment. Cathy walks you through the basics of drawing and the fundamentals of learning how to see and to compose.  Develop skills to draw in proportion, using a variety of shading techniques to show light, volume and texture.  Topics include drawing from still life and the live model as well as perspective and composition. Class demonstrations and individual instruction provided throughout.

High School Art Educator – 1986 to 2015

Cathy was an art teacher at Loyola Catholic Secondary school in the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School board between 1986 to 2015. Cathy taught various art related courses including painting and photography during this period. Her achievements during this time also include numerous school mural projects, project leader for the school’s year book for several years, Arts Assistant Department Head between 1989 to 1999 and the Subject Council Chair for the board during 2010 to 2013.