Adult Arts ProgramsTermsFALL TERMSept. 17-Dec. 17, 2011 WINTER TERMJan. 9-March 10, 2012 SPRING TERMApril 10-June 23, 2012 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. HSTApplicable HST (13%) will be added to all classes. 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 materials, unless "materials list provided" or "download material list" 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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Watercolour Painting IThis course is designed for students who wish to learn the basics of watercolour painting, and also for those who wish to further develop their level of skill and knowledge with this medium. Students will learn colour mixing and theory, the use of watercolour brushes and how to paint with the transparency of watercolours. Participants will also explore various techniques such as making washes, painting wet-into-wet and using resist processes. The course also covers the fundamentals of composition and perspective and students will work with a variety of subject matter including still life, landscape, portraits and subjects of their own choice. Drawing skills can vary. This course also offers students the opportunity to study watercolour beyond the basic level if they wish to continue during successive terms. Wednesday 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Watercolour Painting from Photographs for BeginnersDevelop your skill and technique and get professional results. Learn how to work from well-taken photographs, to paint lively, expressive and believable images by going beyond the flatness of 2-D. This course is designed for novices or those who would like a refresher in watercolour painting. Composition, colour theory and mixing, and how they apply to watercolour techniques will be emphasized through exercises and execution of complete works of art. Tuesday 12:45-3:15 pm
Watercolour Painting from PhotographsIf you are serious about taking your watercolour painting skills to the next level and want professional results, then this course is for you. Develop your own body of paintings, working from well-taken photographs. You will paint lively, expressive and believable images by going beyond the flatness of 2-D. Experience in watercolour painting is required. Advanced composition, colour theory and watercolour painting techniques for trouble shooting will be emphasized through exercises and execution of complete works of art. Thursday 1:15-3:45 pm
Watercolour Painting IIThis course is intended for students with strong previous experience in watercolour painting and who wish to continue painting with this medium at an advanced level. Students will be able to expand their painting skills by learning new techniques and working within a project-based program. Varied subject matter and themes will be explored including painting from the imagination, self-directed projects, multi-media works, and very large paintings. Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm
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Adult Arts Programs
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Performing Arts | Ceramics | Photography | Mixed Media | Drawing
Painting: Acrylics | Painting:
Oils &/or Acrylics | Painting: Watercolours | Workshops
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