ART
COURSES
The Viva Vida Art Centre offers a variety of art and leisure courses as well as workshops for children, teens and adults, throughout the year.
Our hands-on courses range from 8 to 10 weeks with an ideal environment for exploring one's own creativity as well as learn new skills.
SPRING 2017
YOUTH COURSES:
Exploration in Art
$190.00
Saturday 10-11:30 am
or
Wednesday 4:30-6:0 pm
Participants will experiment with a variety of different mediums such as clay, acrylic paint, printmaking, collage, charcoal, paper, and much more.
10 weeks
Drawing
$190.00
Thursday 5:30-7:00 pm
This course will focus on the fundamentals of drawing: elements of line, composition, proportion, etc., by using different drawing materials
10 weeks
ADULT COURSES:
Oil Painting with David Kelavey
$285.00
Thursday 7 – 10 pm
Learn traditional painting techniques developed by the old masters.
Develop composition concepts with an emphasis on light, and bring everything to life with a series of rich colour glazes.
A painting course designed for students who would like to advance their skills and technique while acquiring more artistic freedom. Course work will include composition, contrast, colour, and creativity. It will also address perspective, letting go and getting loose as well as varnishing and finishing work. In this class students will be encouraged to explore personal voice.
8 weeks
Watercolour
$195.00
Wednesday 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Explore the wonderful world of watercolor. Master the technique that has been passed down for ages as well as learn new tips and tricks to creating beautiful flowing art. A study of the fundamentals of watercolor, this course will focus on space, proportion, line, form, color, and composition. Basic techniques will be demonstrated
8 weeks
Drawing and Painting
$245.00
Thursday 3:00pm - 5:30pm STARTING IN MAY
Work on perfecting your painting skills. In this class, we will be working with a variety of acrylic techniques, as well as developing your own creative signature. Weekly demonstrations, presentations, group critiques, and individual mentoring will help participants to progress at their own pace. This class is geared towards students interested in both abstract or figurative painting.
Taught by owner and artist Nedia El Khouri
8 weeks
Creative Sampler
$250.00
Monday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
**supplies are included**
Have you ever had a desire to try out different art materials but didn't know where to start? Here's an opportunity to have some fun exploring acrylics, watercolour, collage, clay, pastel, print-making, and more. Taught by a variety of talented artists.
8 weeks
supplies included!
Classical Oil Painting with Gordon Pym
$245.00
Tuesday 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Classical Oil Painting with Gordon Pym (low-toxicity)A painting course using oil paint that will concentrate on classic techniques with a 'hands on' approach to practical instruction, demonstrations, personal coaching and critiques.
6 weeks
Acrylic Gel Transfer with
Denise Buisman Pilger
$195.00
Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
World renowned artist Denise Buisman-Pilger will be teaching a 6 weeks art course on her mastered technique of acrylic gel transfer! If you are interested in learning how to create exciting, unique, and beautiful works like Denise, this is not a course to miss! Step into the world of acrylic gel transfers and discover the endless possibilities!
6 weeks
