Adult Arts ProgramsTermsFALL TERMSept. 21-Dec. 18, 2009 WINTER TERMJanuary 4-March 13, 2010 SPRING TERMApril 6-June 19, 2010 DiscountsStudents who register in the fall for a minimum of one class in each of the fall, winter & spring terms will be entitled to a 5% discount off one winter & one spring class. ARAS Members in good standing receive an additional discount. Get the details. Payment PlansPayment plans can be arranged for those registering for more than one term or for those registering more than one family member in one term. Payment plans must be made through the office with post-dated cheques or pre-authorized credit card payments. Some restrictions apply. Please contact 416.961.1502, ext. 303 or email us for details. PoliciesPlease familiarize yourself with our registration information, important dates, and school policies. MaterialsPrices include applicable taxes and materials, unless "materials list provided" is indicated. Material lists will be available for download in PDF format at least two weeks prior to the start of class. The School reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment up to one week prior to the published start date; we are not responsible for purchased art supplies. 
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Drawing for BeginnersMichael Antkowiak • Sadko Hadzihasanovic • Jennifer Hinrichs • Lydia Panart • Joseph Romantini This program is designed for beginners, as well as those who wish to improve their drawing skills and refine their understanding of visual language. Using pencils, conté, charcoal and pastels, fundamental techniques such as line weights, shading and highlighting will be explored. Students will develop their drawing skills and become confident with the tools of visual expression. Materials included Monday 9:30 am-12:00 pm • M. Antkowiak
Monday 7:00-9:00 pm • J. Hinrichs
Thursday 7:00-9:00 pm • J. Romantini
Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm • S.Hadzihasanovic Fall session only Saturday 9:00-10:30 am • L. Panart
Intro to Portrait & Figure DrawingThis course offers a rare opportunity for beginners, serious students and emerging artists to study drawing of the human face and form accurately and expressively. Students will be introduced to a contemporary-classical vocabulary, and will examine the visual and natural design concepts that define portraiture and figure drawing - likeness and character. The objectives are accuracy, to capture the rhythmic action of the pose, and to make an insightful study of the model's character. Teaching will consist of lecture/ demonstrations on the complex actions of light, the organic design and features of the head, neck and shoulders, understanding the gesture, separating the shadow from the light, and then concentrating on understanding and rendering the human form. Group demonstrations, and one-on-one critique at the easel will assist in the learning process. With the options of concentrating on a bust portrait or taking on the full-figure, students will work on a single, sustained picture throughout the term. A proven, logical and sequential approach, the only pre-requisites are an open mind and a willingness to be pushed to a higher level. Model fee included, download material list Tuesday 7:00-10:00 pm
Portrait and Figure DrawingDesigned for students who would like to explore the human figure in-depth, this class will delve into the many subtle details of working with this subject matter. Students will depict the human figure in the context of its surrounding space and will address some of the issues related to drawing this complex form. Contour, line, shading, highlighting, proportions and capturing the individual's character will be some of the topics dealt with in this studio class. This course is suitable for both beginners and those who have had some experience with drawing. Model fee included, download material list Friday 12:45-3:45 pm
IllustrationThis course focuses on developing the fundamental elements needed to design and create interesting and powerful illustrations. Incorporating a variety of media in illustration, students will focus on composition, colour, media application, visual expression and the formation of ideas. Students will learn to use sketching to Saturday thinking and working conceptually, and then work through their initial ideas to develop completed and well thought out and compelling illustrations. Friday 12:45-3:45 pm
Drawing & CompositionSadko Hadzihasanovic • Jennifer Hinrichs In this course, for students with some previous drawing experience, participants will learn to create with more confidence. Working from the human figure and from other sources and subject matter, the class will explore both drawing for its own sake, or as a first step toward painting. Subjects covered include line as contour, light and shadow, the silhouette, perspective, proportion and how they affect composition. Model fee included, material list provided Tuesday 12:45-3:15 pm • J. Hinrichs
Thursday 7:00-9:30 pm • J. Hinrichs
Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm • S. Hadzihasanovic
Advanced DrawingThis program is designed for students with drawing experience who want to continue to create "free" works with a variety of subject matter. Using lines, tones, texture and colour, participants will move their drawing abilities to a more complex field where they will explore the classical taste for harmony without losing personal style. Addressing the complexities surrounding still life and portrait, students will improve drawing skills and develop a better understanding of the discipline. Material list provided Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Master Class in PortraitureUnique in Toronto, this structured curriculum is the proven answer to the surging desires of serious artists who want to acquire the skills to be able to paint the portrait from life. Precise consideration will be given to accurate drawing and the effects of light on form. Working on a single piece throughout the term, you will cultivate an ability to challenge yourself, problem-solve and self-correct. Instruction will be in the form of intensive, daily demonstrations and individual critique. Using traditional ideas and techniques, you will create a personal expression through technical excellence. The only prerequisites are self-motivation, a passion to learn, and desire to be pushed to very high levels. You will perceive more deeply, think more clearly, and create more skillfully with your own hands, in this field where skills count! This is an ARC approved Atelier course. Model fee included, download material list Thursday 7:00-10:00 pm
Master Class in Figure DrawingWorking from the live model is central to any serious student's art education. Executing one work of art per term, students will be trained in proven, authentic, classical methods of composition, depiction and draftsmanship while their art will remain personal and distinctive. Individuals will be encouraged to perceive more deeply, think more clearly and create more skillfully with their own hands. Model fee included, download material list Wednesday 7:00-10:00 pm
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Winter: $340.00
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