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Abstracted Realism – Sunday, May 29/22 – 10 am to 4 pm – in person at Kensington Art Supply
$120.00 $126.00Add to cart
Abstracted Realism – Sunday, May 29/22 – 10 am to 4 pm – in person at Kensington Art Supply
$120.00 $126.00Abstracted Realism
This full day workshop will focus on exploring a variety of ways to abstract your imagery while still maintaining a recognizable subject. We’ll cover when use play/intuition/discernment, creating interesting surfaces, starting from the silhouette, collage, what to leave out and much, much more. Join us for this exciting, fast moving class!
See below for supplies list.Level: All levels
Instructor: Connie Geerts
Time: Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Date: May 29, 2022
Fee: 120.00 + GST
Location: Kensington Art Supply
#120, 6999 11 Street SE CalgaryIf you have any trouble registering below call Connie at 403-547-9727. You do not need a paypal account.
Supplies: Set of acrylic paints, gel medium, palette, paint brushes (I recommend 3/4″,1″ and, 1.25″ flats and a few smaller brushes) masking tape, full sheet of watercolour paper, a stiff board big enough to mount the paper on, (or 4-6 small canvas/or boards) roll of paper towel, sketch/note book, fine, permanent black marker, a ruler, water colour crayons, 2 plastic binder sleeves, reference photos (some will be supplied) any other mark making tools you like, stencils, collage papers (optional – hairdryer)
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Magpies- Saturday, May 21, 2022 -1 to 3 pm, Live on Zoom
$35.00 $36.75Add to cart
Magpies- Saturday, May 21, 2022 -1 to 3 pm, Live on Zoom
$35.00 $36.75Magpies!
These birds are a bundle of attitude and dynamic aerial maneuvers. They are also quite beautiful with their reflective blue and green feathers. Join me to try and capture some of that attitude and beauty in this class devoted to magpies.Here is the basic format for this live zoom class: There will be a lesson for approximately 1.5 hour, then participants can either stay and ask questions while they paint or sign off and paint privately. This is subject to change with whatever works the best. Personal instruction and feedback will either be in person on-line during the rest of the class or by email.
IMPORTANT: Your receipt contains your zoom link. Look in the “Downloads” box and click on the link. I also send the link again the day before class.Instructor: Connie Geerts
Time: 1 pm to 3pm
Date: Saturday, May 21, 2022
Fee: $35.00 + GST
Location: Live on Zoom
Call Connie at 403-547-9727 if you have trouble registering.
Choose the PayPal button to pay with credit card – you don’t need a PayPal account.General Supplies: Set of acrylic paints, palette, paint brushes (I recommend a 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″, and1.25 flats, and a few smaller brushes) your choice of surface – a canvas, cradleboard or 140 lb watercolour paper to paint on, sketch/note book, watercolour crayons or chalk to draw your image, a plastic binder sleeve, ruler, other tools or mediums you like to use, reference photos of things you want to paint. (optional – hairdryer)
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Ongoing Classes- 4x – 2022 -Wednesday Afternoons, 1 pm to 4 pm – In person at Kensington Art Supply
$180.00 $189.00Add to cart
Ongoing Classes- 4x – 2022 -Wednesday Afternoons, 1 pm to 4 pm – In person at Kensington Art Supply
$180.00 $189.00Ongoing Classes – 4 x Afternoon Sessions
Continuing through 2022 at Kensington Art Supply
**NOTE: No class on June 1/22 **
Wednesday afternoon live classes are available at Kensington Art Supply. With the new vaccination rules, you need to purchase 4 classes at a time. They run consecutively unless for any reason you can not make a particular class. In that case let me know in advance or just call or email me with at least 48 hours notice and I will move you to a class that works for you. No shows without notice will forfeit the class.In May we’ll be working on animals and how to layer for vibrant colour. If there is something in particular you want me to teach, let me know! I will strive to make the schedule flexible. You can purchase classes at any time as long as there is space available.
Instructor: Connie Geerts
Time: Wednesdays, 1 pm to 4 pm**
Date: Continuing through 2022
Fee: $180.00 + GST for 4 classes
Location: Kensington Art Supply
#120, 6999 11 Street SE Calgary
Call Connie at 403-547-9727 if you have trouble registering.
Choose the PayPal button to pay with credit card – you don’t need a PayPal account.Supplies: Set of acrylic paints, palette, paint brushes (I recommend at least a1/4″ flat, 1″ flat, 1.25″ flat, and a few smaller brushes) masking tape, 140 lb. watercolour paper with a board to mount it on, or a canvas or board to paint on(whatever size you like), sketch/note book, watercolour crayon(s), 1 plastic binder sleeve, ruler, and (optional) collage papers, stencils and other tools or mediums you like to use, reference photos of of things you want to paint, hairdryer
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Rescheduled- Bears! – Saturday, July 16/22 – 10 am to 4 pm – in person at Kensington Art Supply
$120.00 $126.00Add to cart
Rescheduled- Bears! – Saturday, July 16/22 – 10 am to 4 pm – in person at Kensington Art Supply
$120.00 $126.00Bears
Design your own painting of a bear following the steps I’ll demonstrate. Paint your choice of either a brown or black bear using your own reference photo or choose from those provided. We’ll cover form, how to paint realistic fur, noses and light filled eyes. We also cover how and why to add abstract elements to the painting. We’ll discuss design, personal style, use of colour etc. Come join us in this fun and supportive class!Level: All levels
Instructor: Connie Geerts
Time: Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Date: Rescheduled – July 16, 2022
Fee: 120.00 + GST
Location: Kensington Art Supply
#120, 6999 11 Street SE CalgaryIf you have any trouble registering below call Connie at 403-547-9727. You do not need a paypal account.
Supplies: Set of acrylic paints, palette, paint brushes (I recommend 1″ flat, 1.5″ flat and a few smaller brushes) 1 large canvas or board (at least 18×24 or larger), roll of paper towel, sketch/note book, fine, permanent black marker, a ruler, water colour crayons, 2 plastic binder sleeves, reference photos of bears (some will be supplied) any other mark making tools you like (eg: watercolour crayons, stencils, collage) (optional – hairdryer)
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Waterfalls – Sat. June 11/22 – 10 am to 4 pm – Supplies included! @ Kensington Art Supply
$120.00 $126.00Add to cart
Waterfalls – Sat. June 11/22 – 10 am to 4 pm – Supplies included! @ Kensington Art Supply
$120.00 $126.00Waterfalls
Follow Connie step by step through the process of painting a rushing waterfall. We’ll cover starting with a strong value sketch, layering for realistic water, painting trees, the geometry of rocks and more. Bring a lunch, sketchbook and camera to record what you learn but mostly bring yourself! All supplies are included! Join us this fun and supportive class!Covid 19 information: We will keep you up to date as to any changes to classes as the situation develops. We will strive to provide a safe atmosphere.
Level: All levels
Instructor: Connie Geerts
Time: Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Date: June 11, 2022
Fee: 120.00 + GST
Location: Kensington Art Supply
#120, 6999 11 Street SE CalgaryIf you have any trouble registering below call Connie at 403-547-9727. You do not need a paypal account.
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Zoom Replay – #1 – Scottish Cows – Recorded Nov. 13/21
$35.00 $36.75Add to cart
Zoom Replay – #1 – Scottish Cows – Recorded Nov. 13/21
$35.00 $36.75Subject this week – Scottish Cows!
Hairy, Scottish cows are fun to paint and really popular at the moment. I’ll demonstrate how to do cow noses, eyes and how to paint realistic hair. If you’re intrigued by these fuzzy bovines, join us and learn how to paint your own.
IMPORTANT: Your receipt contains your Utube link. Look in the “Downloads” box and click on the link.Instructor: Connie Geerts
Date: Recorded Nov. 13, 2021
Fee: $35.00 + GST
Call Connie at 403-547-9727 if you have trouble registering.
Choose the PayPal button to pay with credit card – you don’t need a PayPal account.General Supplies: Set of acrylic paints, palette, paint brushes (I recommend at least a 1″ flat, 1.5″ flat, and a few smaller brushes) your choice of surface – a canvas, cradleboard or 140 lb watercolour paper to paint on (no larger than 16×20), sketch/note book, watercolour crayons or chalk to draw your image, a plastic binder sleeve, ruler, other tools or mediums you like to use, reference photos of things you want to paint.
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Zoom Replay – #2 – Dogs – Recorded Nov. 20/21
$35.00 $36.75Add to cart
Zoom Replay – #2 – Dogs – Recorded Nov. 20/21
$35.00 $36.75Subject – Dogs
Have you wanted to paint your canine buddy but don’t know where to start? I’ll go through the process step by step for you, making it easy to create your own masterpiece. This is a unedited prerecorded zoom class
IMPORTANT: Your receipt contains your Utube link. Look in the “Downloads” box and click on/ copy the link.Instructor: Connie Geerts
Date: Recorded Nov. 20, 2021
Fee: $35.00 + GST
Call Connie at 403-547-9727 if you have trouble registering.
Choose the PayPal button to pay with credit card – you don’t need a PayPal account.General Supplies: Set of acrylic paints, palette, paint brushes (I recommend at least a 1″ flat, 1.5″ flat, and a few smaller brushes) your choice of surface – a canvas, cradleboard or 140 lb watercolour paper to paint on (no larger than 16×20), sketch/note book, watercolour crayons or chalk to draw your image, a plastic binder sleeve, ruler, other tools or mediums you like to use, reference photos of things you want to paint.
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Zoom Replay – #3 – Bunny! – recorded Feb. 6/22
$35.00 $36.75Add to cart
Zoom Replay – #3 – Bunny! – recorded Feb. 6/22
$35.00 $36.75Bunny!
We take a different perspective on bunnies in this class. With his fuzzy feet in the air and sprawled out on his back this guy is expressed mostly by his fur. We’ll go over how to create fur with a loose but realistic look. I also cover how to paint white animals with lots of depth. Pick up some new skills in this fun, supportive class. Check the download for the link.
This is a replay of an unedited pre-recorded zoom class.
Instructor: Connie Geerts
Fee: $35.00 + GST
Location: Zoom replay
Call Connie at 403-547-9727 if you have trouble registering.
Choose the PayPal button to pay with credit card – you don’t need a PayPal account.General Supplies: Set of acrylic paints, palette, paint brushes (I recommend at least a 1″ flat, 1.5″ flat, and a few smaller brushes) your choice of surface – a canvas, cradleboard or 140 lb watercolour paper to paint on, sketch/note book, watercolour crayons or chalk to draw your image, a plastic binder sleeve, ruler, other tools or mediums you like to use, reference photos of things you want to paint. (optional – hairdryer)
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Zoom Replay – #4 -Grizzly Bears – Recorded on July 21, 2021
$35.00 $36.75Add to cart
Zoom Replay – #4 -Grizzly Bears – Recorded on July 21, 2021
$35.00 $36.75Subject this week: Grizzly Bears
When creating animals their brown coat can be very challenging to paint in an interesting way. We’ll layer in unusual colours that increase depth and interest into brown fur. Bonus: My formula on how to do eyes in a large format.Note: This is an unedited replay of a zoom class recorded on July 21, 2021. You have lifetime access. Look for the youtube link under “downloadable files” on your receipt.
Instructor: Connie Geerts
Fee: $35.00 + GST
Life time access
Call Connie at 403-547-9727 if you have trouble registering.
Choose the PayPal button to pay with credit card – you don’t need a PayPal account.Supplies: Set of acrylic paints, palette, paint brushes (I recommend at least a 1″ flat, 1.5″ flat, and a few smaller brushes) your choice of a canvas, cradleboard or paper to paint on(whatever size you like), sketch/note book, watercolour crayons or chalk to draw your image, a plastic binder sleeve, ruler, other tools or mediums you like to use, reference photos of things you want to paint.
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Zoom Replay – #5 -Mountain Lakes – recorded March 12, 2022
$35.00 $36.75Add to cart
Zoom Replay – #5 -Mountain Lakes – recorded March 12, 2022
$35.00 $36.75Mountain Lakes
Painting water can be quite a challenge. In this class we’ll show how to achieve that beautiful turquoise colour special to the mountain lakes in the Rocky Mountains, and cover how to create believable reflection, transparency and light.
This is an unedited, prerecorded zoom class from March 12/22
IMPORTANT: Your receipt contains your link. Look in the “Downloads” box and click on the link.Instructor: Connie Geerts
Fee: $35.00 + GST
Recorded: March 12, 2022Call Connie at 403-547-9727 if you have trouble registering.
Choose the PayPal button to pay with credit card – you don’t need a PayPal account.General Supplies: Set of acrylic paints, palette, paint brushes (I recommend at least a 1″ flat, 1.5″ flat, and a few smaller brushes) your choice of surface – a canvas, cradleboard or 140 lb watercolour paper to paint on, sketch/note book, watercolour crayons or chalk to draw your image, a plastic binder sleeve, ruler, other tools or mediums you like to use, reference photos of things you want to paint. (optional – hairdryer)
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Zoom Replay – #6 – Flowers – Recorded January 8, 2022
$35.00 $36.75Add to cart
Zoom Replay – #6 – Flowers – Recorded January 8, 2022
$35.00 $36.75Flowers
Free yourself from using a reference photo! We’ll learn how to paint flowers from the imagination in a glass vase. I’ll go over a number of different ways to paint individual types of flowers in a loose painterly fashion. This is the warm up exercise from my very popular Large and Loose class. You’ll learn how to loosen up, get your ideas down quickly and start listening to your intuition. Join us for this fun class.
This is an unedited, prerecorded zoom class from Jan. 8/22
IMPORTANT: Your receipt contains your link. Look in the “Downloads” box and click on the link.Instructor: Connie Geerts
Recorded: Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022
Fee: $35.00 + GST
Call Connie at 403-547-9727 if you have trouble registering.
Choose the PayPal button to pay with credit card – you don’t need a PayPal account.General Supplies: Set of acrylic paints, palette, paint brushes (I recommend at least a 1″ flat, 1.5″ flat, and a few smaller brushes) your choice of surface – a canvas, cradleboard or 140 lb watercolour paper to paint on, sketch/note book, watercolour crayons or chalk to draw your image, a plastic binder sleeve, ruler, other tools or mediums you like to use, reference photos of things you want to paint. (optional – hairdryer)
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Zoom Replay – #7 Abstraction: An introduction to Gestalt Theory – from May12/21
$35.00 $36.75Add to cart
Zoom Replay – #7 Abstraction: An introduction to Gestalt Theory – from May12/21
$35.00 $36.75Subject this week: #2 Abstraction: An introduction to Gestalt Theory
This is the superpower of a good design. We’ll look at how the human mind perceives things and how you can use the gestalt principals to make strong abstracted images. Bring a sketch book or paper for exercises on these concepts.Note: You will have lifetime access to this unedited replay of a zoom class recorded on May 12/21.
IMPORTANT: Your receipt contains your youtube link. Look in the “Downloads” box and click on the link.
Instructor: Connie Geerts
Fee: $35.00 + GST
Location: zoom replay from May 12/21
Call Connie at 403-547-9727 if you have trouble registering.
Choose the PayPal button to pay with credit card – you don’t need a PayPal account.Supplies: Set of acrylic paints, palette, paint brushes (I recommend at least a 1″ flat, 1.5″ flat, and a few smaller brushes) your choice of a canvas, cradleboard or paper to paint on(whatever size you like), sketch/note book, watercolour crayons or chalk to draw your image, a plastic binder sleeve, ruler, other tools or mediums you like to use, reference photos of things you want to paint.
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