MARCH 14-APRIL 25, 2021
Hey Painter Wannabes! I’m stoked to announce that my popular Painting for Beginners class is now ready to go online via Zoom!
I so love teaching this class because I get to watch my students light up and get cracking at the easel with a little technical know-how.
“Do I need to have painted before?” Many of my students are taking up their paint brush for the first time. We all knew how to make art when we were children. We were born creative! It’s just that some of us kind of forgot somewhere along the way! Be assured, it does come back with a little coaching.
“I don’t really know how to draw.” Don’t worry! Learning to paint is largely allowing yourself to open up your perception. I take you step-by-step through a process that helps you train your brain to learn how to really see. It’s super cool. In fact, you might even notice that as you expand your abilities in painting, you see the world around you differently too.
“What will I learn?” In six information-packed three-hour sessions, you will learn important steps to building an acrylic painting using a loose, impressionistic approach. As you paint a simple still life, I give demonstrations to help you understand the block-in, develop your work with more detail, and learn about how value, basic colour theory, edge control, and brushwork can be used to create a dynamic painting with strong structure.
“Yikes, that sounds complicated!” Nope. The class begins with limited colour and gradually expands to full-colour projects. And the class size is small, so you get plenty of one-on-one instruction.
“I have a crazy schedule. What if I have to miss a class?” If you must miss a class, you needn’t worry, the Zoom classes will be recorded, so you can catch up at your own speed.
“Great! When does it start, and how much does it cost?” Classes are on Sundays, beginning March 14. See below for more details!
PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS
Six Sunday mornings 10am-1pm: March 14, 21, 28 (Easter Break) April 11, 18, 25
Class Fee: $420 (includes GST)
BONUS Discount Fee: Sign up two people at once, and you receive a $50 discount!
SUPER BONUS FEE: Sign up three people or more and receive a $50 discount plus a free one-hour follow-up painting lesson with Val. (value $115.50)
Registration Deadline: March 6, 2021
How to pay: E-transfer to val@valnelson.ca
Cancellation policy: If you need to cancel, I am happy to offer you a credit toward a future class. Please give me one week’s notice if you need to cancel. This gives me some time to fill your spot.
Supply List: Provided upon registration
To register: val@valnelson.ca 778-865-2650