Art Classes

  • Abstracted Realism in Acrylic – Wednesdays 1-4 pm -Feb. 5 to 26 – Kensington Art Supply

    $180.00 $189.00

    Abstracted Realism in Acrylic – Wednesdays 1-4 pm -Feb. 5 to 26 – Kensington Art Supply

    $180.00 $189.00

     

    Take your paintings beyond realism in this course with Connie Geerts.  Over 4 weeks you’ll learn a number of ways to approach abstracting an image.  You’ll work with reference photos to abstract landscape, people, animals or whatever subject matter you choose.  You’ll try out some mixed media techniques and also learn how to start when creating from imagination.  Come ready to play in this fun supportive class!

    Level:  All levels
    Instructor:  Connie Geerts
    Time:  Wednesdays, 1 pm to 4 pm
    Date:  February 5 to 26, 2019 (4 classes)
    Fee:  180.00 + GST
    Location:  Kensington Art Supply
                      #120, 6999 11 Street SE Calgary

    You do not need a PayPal account to register.  Call Connie at 403-547-9727 if you have a problem.

    Please bring to class:   Set of acrylic paints,  acrylic medium (use what you have-soft gel medium is best), palette, paint brushes(I recommend 1″ flat, 1.25″ flat and a few smaller brushes) palette knife and other mark making tools, 16″x 20″ pad of canvas paper, a board to mount the canvas paper on, canvases 12 x 16 or bigger, Isopropyl alcohol, roll of paper towel,  sketch/note book, chalk (or something similar)  1 non-permanent  fine marker,1 fine permanent maker, 2-4 plastic binder sleeves, reference photos of things you want to paint.

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  • Large and Loose in Acrylic – Saturday 10-4, February 29, 2020 – Kensington Art Supply

    $110.00 $115.50

    Large and Loose in Acrylic – Saturday 10-4, February 29, 2020 – Kensington Art Supply

    $110.00 $115.50

    Get your whole body into it, and loosen up your method of painting by
    tackling two large paintings in this one day workshop.  You’ll learn how to get your ideas down quickly and accurately in a large format, and how to develop a more painterly style. We’ll discuss mark making, colour choices, design and more.  Stretch your body
    and your creative abilities in this fun, supportive class.

    Level:  All levels
    Instructor:  Connie Geerts
    Time:  10 am to 4 pm 
    Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020
    Fee:  $110 + GST
    Location:  Kensington Art Supply
                      #120, 6999 11 Street SE Calgary

    If you have any trouble registering below, please call Connie at 403-547-9727               

    Supplies:   Set of acrylic paints, , palette, paint brushes (I recommend 1″ flat, 2″ flat, 1.5″ flat and a few smaller brushes)    2 large canvases (approximately  24×30 up to 40×40 or anything in between size-wise), Isopropyl alcohol, roll of paper towel, ruler, masking tape, sketch/note book, 1 non-permanent 2-4 plastic binder sleeves,  cropping “L”s,  reference photos of things you want to paint. (optional: hairdryer)

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  • Skill Building in Acrylic – Wednesdays 1-4 pm, Jan. 8 to 29, 2020 – Kensington Art Supply

    $180.00 $189.00

    Skill Building in Acrylic – Wednesdays 1-4 pm, Jan. 8 to 29, 2020 – Kensington Art Supply

    $180.00 $189.00

    Work on your own projects while increasing your skills in acrylic. In this 4 week class, Connie will provide weekly demonstrations and guidance focusing on using colour effectively, personal style, loosening up, glazing, negative painting, how to simplify, creating believable eyes, design choices and what they convey and more.  Take your painting skills up a level in this fun and supportive class.

    Level:  All levels
    Instructor:  Connie Geerts
    Time:  Wednesdays, 1 pm to 4 pm
    Date: Jan. 8 to 29, 2020 (4 classes)
    Fee:  180.00 + GST
    Location:  Kensington Art Supply
                      #120, 6999 11 Street SE Calgary            

    Supplies:   Set of acrylic paints,  acrylic glazing medium , palette, paint brushes(I recommend 1″ flat, 1.25″ flat, 2″ flat and a few smaller flats and round brushes) palette knife and other mark making tools, 16″x 20″ pad of canvas paper or 140lb watercolour paper, a board to mount the canvas paper on, canvases 12 x 16 or bigger, Isopropyl alcohol, roll of paper towel,  sketch/note book, 1 non-permanent  fine marker,1 fine permanent marker, 2-4 clear plastic binder sleeves, reference photos of things you want to paint. (optional: hairdryer)

    If you have a problem registering below please call Connie at 403-547-9727

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