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.
Winter 2021
We are happy to once again be offering our courses to all children, teens, and adults! We’re ready to teach, learn, and have fun in a safe environment. Before registering, please be sure to read our new code of conduct that includes some of the safety protocols we’ll be implementing. All of our prices include the cost of PPE that Viva Vida is using to ensure our clients' safety.
Viva Vida Code of Conduct Fall 2020
Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19 (ADULT COURSES)
Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19 (YOUTH COURSES)
YOUTH COURSES:
Exploration in Art
$250.00
Saturday 10-11:30 am or Wednesday 4:00-5:30 pm
Ages 4-7
Explore all that is fine art as participants experiment with a variety of different mediums such as clay, acrylic paint, printmaking, collage, charcoal, paper, and much more. Supplies included!
Starting: February 24th - May 5th or February 20th - May 1st 2021
10 weeks
Starting Feb 20/24 2021
Drawing for Teens
$250.00
Thursday 5:30-7:00 pm
Ages 13+
This course will focus on the fundamentals of drawing: elements of line, composition, proportion, etc., by using different drawing materials. Supplies included!
Starting April 8th - June 20th 2021
10 Weeks
Starting April 8 2021
Youth Fine Art
$250.00
Tuesday 4:30-6pm or Sunday 10:30am-12pm
Ages 8-12
Participants will learn to focus Fine Art fundamentals such as elements of line, composition, proportion, blending, colour theory etc. by using an array of mediums to create wonderful pieces of art in a variety of styles. We will look at different art styles and take inspiration from artists throughout history to guide students through the artistic learning process. Supplies included!
Starting: February 23rd - May 4th 2021 or Feb 21 - May 2nd 2021
10 Weeks
Starting Feb 21/23 2021
ADULT COURSES:
Oil Painting with David Kelavey
$300
Tues 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 also be encouraged to explore personal voice.
Starting April 6th to May 25th 2021
Materials not included.
8 weeks
Starting May 6th
Creative Sampler
$300 (including $50 material fee)
Tuesday 1:30 - 4:00pm or Wednesday 7:00 - 9:30PM
**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.
Starting April 6th - May 25th or April 7th - May 26th
8 weeks
Starting April 6/7 2021
Classical Oil Painting with Gordon Pym
$300
Tuesday 10:00am - 1:00 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.
Starting April 6th - May 25th
Materials not included.
8 weeks
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Starting April 6 2021
Drawing with Gordon Pym
$240
Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00PM
Drawing course with Gordon Pym. A drawing course that will focus on drawing techniques, practical instruction, demonstrations, personal coaching and critiques.
Starting April 7th - May 26th
Materials not included.
8 weeks
Starting April 7th 2021
*New* Mix Media
$280
Thursday 1-3pm
TAUGHT BY MICHELINE SANSREGRET
Participants will learn to focus on fine art fundamentals such as elements of line , composition, proportion, blending, collage, colour theory etc. by using an array of mediums to create wonderful pieces of art in a variety of styles.
Starting April 8th - May 27th 2021
Some materials included
8 weeks
Starting April 8 2021
Watercolour
$280
Thursday 10-12:30pm
TAUGHT BY MICHELINE SANSREGRET
Come and experiment a watercolour course of a different kind! Come and play the Musical Chair of colours, and discover the beauty of having a new palette of colours every week! Without spending any money you will have the opportunity to use all the best pigments, from companies like Daniel Smith , Winsor & Newton, Sennelier and more to offer! Don't miss this opportunity!
Nous vous présentons un tout nouveau genre de cours d’aquarelle que nous intitulons: la Chaise Musicale des couleurs! Venez faire l’expérience des meilleurs pigments disponibles sur le marché, notamment des marques connues dont Winsor & Newton, Daniel Smith, Sennelier etc et ceci sans dépenser un sou! Ne manquez pas cette opportunité!
Starting April 8th - May 27th 2021
Some materials included
8 weeks