Our “For The Petrified” series offers shorter, absolute beginner courses in three key disciplines – Painting, Drawing and Pottery. These courses are designed to offer the encouraging hand-hold you might require to get over any initial creative trepidation. You’ll receive an introduction to the discipline, a chance to explore and experiment, and ultimately a boost of confidence about your artistic potential. After taking a Petrified class, you might just feel ready to take a full Beginner course and continue your creative journey. Cast aside any fears and come discover the artist inside you.
Drawing for the Petrified
This is the perfect course for those who have always had aspirations to draw, but may be holding back. Learning to draw is essential for all aspiring artists and in this absolute beginners class, you’ll take those first tentative steps with the encouragement you’ve been looking for.
2A01 Drawing for the Petrified with instructor Natasja Bischoff, B.F.A.
A: Tuesday: September 10 – October 1 (4 weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
B: Wednesday: September 11 – October 2 (4 weeks) 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
2A02 At Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, a longer 8-week edition:
Monday: September 9 – November 4 (8 weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
2A14 Pastels for the Petrified with instructor Cathy Lorraway
Fall in love with pastels and discover this beautiful and colourful medium. Using a step-by-step approach, you’ll learn the fundamentals of pastels including mark making techniques, layering and colour mixing – all in a fun and supportive environment.
Sunday: October 6 (1 day) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2A21 Painting for the Petrified with instructor Natasja Bischoff, B.F.A.
Discover what it is to feel good about the process of painting as you receive an introduction to the basics of acrylic painting or watercolour, along with enlightening discussions about drawing and composition.
Acrylic
A: Tuesday: October 8 – November 12 (6 weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
B: Wednesday: October 9 – November 13 (6 weeks) 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Watercolour
C: Monday: September 9 – October 21 (6 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2A22 At Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, a longer 8-week edition with instructor Natasja Bischoff, B.F.A.
Thursday: September 12 – November 7 (8 weeks) 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2A76 Pottery for the Petrified
Wondering if the art of pottery is for you? Spend the day “pottering” in our ceramics studio and find out. You’ll get to explore working with slabs, coils and the wheel as you determine if this hands–on medium might be for you.
With instructor Karla Rivera
A: Saturday: September 7 (1 day) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
B: Sunday: September 8 (1 day) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
With instructor Amanda Kopas
C: Sunday: November 24 (1 day) 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
