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 2020
YOUTH COURSES:
Exploration in Art
$275.00
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.
Starting: Jan 25-April 18 or Jan 29-April 15 2020
(No class Saturday, April 11)
12 weeks
Starting Jan 25/29 2020
Drawing for Teens
$275.00
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.
Starting Jan 30-April 16 2020
12 Weeks
Starting Jan 30 2020
*NEW: Youth Fine Art
$275.00
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
Starting Jan 28- April 14 or Jan 26-April 19
(No class Sunday, April 11)
12 Weeks
Starting Jan 28/26 2020
ADULT COURSES:
Oil Painting with David Kelavey
$350
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 Jan 28-March 31 2020
Materials not included.
10 weeks
Starting Jan 28 2020
Drawing
$325
Thursday 7:15 - 9:15PM
This course will focus on the fundamentals of drawing: elements of line, composition, proportion, etc., by using different drawing materials.
Starting Jan 30-April 2 2020
Materials not included
10 weeks
Starting Jan 30 2020
Creative Sampler
$350 (including $50 material fee)
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 Jan 29- April 1 2020
10 weeks
Starting Jan 29 2020
Classical Oil Painting with Gordon Pym
$350
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.
Starting Jan 28- March 31 2020
Materials not included.
10 weeks
Starting Jan 28 2020
Drawing with Gordon Pym
$325
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 Jan 29- April 1 2020
Materials not included.
10 weeks
Starting Jan 29 2020
*New* Mix Media
$325
Wednesday 1-3pm
Participants will learn to focus on 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.
*previously known as drawing & painting
Starting Jan 29- April 1 2020
Materials not included
10 weeks
Starting Jan 29 2020
Watercolour
$325
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 May 14 - Jul 16 2020
Some materials included
10 weeks
