Learn the basics of painting in 6 x three-hour sessions, once per week. In this empowering and inspiring class with like-minded art lovers, you will come away with at least two finished paintings that you can feel proud to hang on your wall. All materials are provided in class so you can just walk in and start making art!
What you will learn in this class:
– How to paint loosely without drawing all the details
– Understand colour mixing
– How to see and render three-dimensional form
– Understand how to use your painting materials
– Tips on brushwork
What you get from this class:
– Have fun and learn new skills
– Painting fundamentals so you can create art on your own
– Expert and encouraging support from a professional painter
– At least two finished paintings you can hang on your wall with pride
– Camaraderie with your fellow artists
Small class size, max six people
Level: Absolute beginners! No experience necessary 🙂
Materials: Acrylic paint which is supplied along with canvasses and everything else you will need in class!
Tuesdays 6-9pm: Sept 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4
Location: #430 – 1000 Parker Street, East Vancouver
Only 3 seats left! First come, first served
Standard: $435 (includes taxes and art materials supplied in class)
Premium: $525, all features in the standard package plus:
Four additional 30-minute, 1:1 Zoom sessionswith me for artistic guidance, demonstration, or just to ask questions
To reserve your seat: E-transfer to: val@valnelson.ca
Instructor Biography
A ballet dancer in her early years, Val graduated with Honours in Media Arts at Emily Carr College of Art and Design. She is the recipient of a number of grants and awards, including a Canada Council Art Bank purchase award, and shortlist for the Royal Bank Painting Competition. She has been a professional painter for 23 years, represented by top Canadian galleries, and has attended several residencies including Vermont Studio Centre and Georgian College. Val has enthusiastic collectors in Canada, the US, and abroad.
Since 2009, Val has been honoured as a guest instructor at the Shadbolt Arts Centre, Gordon Smith Gallery, and Vancouver Island School of Art, and has led a painting retreat in Tuscany, Italy. She paints and teaches from her private art studio in Vancouver, Canada.
Testimonials
“Her teaching, much like her paintings, is layered and inspiring…She offers as much to the beginning artist as she does to the professional. Val gave each participant a great deal of personal feedback. Her lovely personality and interesting anecdotes added to the overall experience…reignited my passion for painting! It was so worth while! Thanks Val!“ – Miyeko Nabata, art teacher
“Val is already right at the top of her game as an artist and teacher and has the potential to excel even further. She is exceptional in her creativity, raw talent, communication skills, and personality. I’ve taken two workshops with Val Nelson in my capacity as a working artist. I found the experience very valuable and I would definitely take another course with Val.
Val has an approach to teaching that allows each participant to grow in their own direction, she is able to draw out of artists what it is they are trying to achieve and help them get there. Her knowledge of contemporary art provides a great foundation for her workshops, her examples inspire creativity and make one feel a part of the greater art world. – JP
“Val is generous with her knowledge, and she is encouraging and pragmatic. I would recommend Val’s course to any artist.” – Meghan Hildebrandt
“I left feeling encouraged and invigorated, and went home with my brushes drawn like pistols, ready and willing. It has absolutely changed the way I approach my painting — I highly recommend anyone take advantage of the opportunity to study with Val Nelson.“ – Barbara Langmaid
val@valnelson.ca 778-865-2650 https://valnelson.ca/