Courses and Workshops starting in November 2018

Neilson Park Creative Centre: Courses
Composition and Colour: Advanced Studies
Intermediate/Advanced (This course requires a grounding in compositional principles and colour theory.)
An ongoing study into the formal aspects of image creation, this course is designed to expand your artistic toolbox. Sharpen your visual acuity and hone your painting chops as we go deeper on several key principles through analysis of inspiring masterworks, enlightening discussions and plenty of challenging hands-on exercises. 
Thursdays, 9:30am-12:30pm, November 15 – December 6  (4 weeks) 
Register HERE or call 416-622-5294.

The Art of the Stencil
Crisp edges, bold shapes, nuanced patterns, sharp letters! Repeat after me: This is insanely FUN!
Through set and open-ended exercises, this course will explore how to make your own custom stencils and their myriad creative uses. From precision alignments to free-form expressions — its all possible with stencils!
Thursdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm, November 15 – December 6 (4 weeks)
Register HERE or call 416-622-5294.

Visual Arts Mississauga: Courses
Essentials of Colour
Colour is all around us, but what IS colour? How does it work? This course will demystify basic colour theory and give you plenty of hands-on experience. Learn to use colour ideas intentionally, progressing beyond "straight-out-of-the-tube" colours towards mixing any colour you want with confidence.
Tuesdays, 9:00am – 12:00pm, November 13 – December 4 (4 weeks)
Register HERE or call 905-277-4313.

Beginning Abstraction
Drawing or painting what’s in front of you isn’t the end of the journey – its just the beginning! Through examples, group discussion, hands-on exercises, and above all, plenty of fun — you’ll try many new ways of working, seeing and thinking. If you’re curious but unsure about abstraction, start here!
Tuesdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm, November 13 – December 4 (4 weeks)
Register HERE or call 905-277-4313.


Visual Arts Mississauga: Workshop
Magic Monday: Collage Jam
Join artist and instructor Kal Honey for an amped-up AM of creative collaging with magazines. Collage is today’s ultimate art form, letting you remix existing imagery to your own ends: beauty, humour, expression, subversion – or all of the above! All materials supplied, and the fun factor will be set firmly to high!
Monday November 26, 9am – 12pm
Register HERE or call 905-277-4313.