Art Blog

Modern Art Mondays

Term Two:  “The shift to New York”  

with Mark Glavina

Mondays 7:00pm - 9:30pm

January 25 - March 15

$165.00

This acrylic painting workshop is planned for those artist who have completed an introduction to acrylics or have attended session one of our Modern Art Class.  Last term we explored the art which inspired the Modern Art Movement, beginning with the Impressionists and the inspiration of Paris on the art world.  This term we will look at Post War influence, America and New York as the centre of art.  Students enjoy the stimulating environment of painting with a group of peers, inspired by great art movements while being instructed by an experienced, passionate and energetic teacher.   With Mark Glavina’s guidance, students explore a variety of painting techniques, ideas and concepts as well as subject matter inspired by these famous art movements.   For those feelings anxious about taking a painting class, put your fears to rest… this class is is the perfect place to experiment and make new discoveries, enjoy a hands on adventure through modern art and to bring out your creative spirit.  Please see our Store Blog for supply lists and ideas for you painting kit:  www.phoenixartworkshop.com/phoenixartblog

 

Watercolour 202

with Christine Guenard 

Tuesdays 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

January 26 - March 15

8 sessions - $165.00 

For those artists who have been exposed to watercolours and want to learn more…  Don’t think you are quite ready for an intermediate class but have passed the “this is a brush”  stage?  Christine will guide you through a series of painting projects, teaching you techniques and skills in a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. If you have done this class in the past, Christine has new projects each session so you can continue to learn new techniques each week. If you have never painted before you will be exposed to all the essentials of watercolor painting and develop your knowledge and confidence quickly in this class, project by project.  

Please see our Store Blog for supply lists. 

www.phoenixartworkshop.com/phoenixartblog

 

Introduction to Acrylics

Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00pm

January 27 - March 17

8 sessions - $165.00

Designed for the beginner artist as a basic introduction to this versatile and exciting painting medium.  Students will experiment with paint, textures, and colour,  and also will be introduced to both traditional painting techniques and contemporary techniques like collage, photo transfers and various texturing mediums.  On completion, students will have a good understanding of this exciting medium and its possibilities, how to apply paint and mix colour, and will learn about the creative process.  Please visit our Store Blog for a complete supply list and outline of this exciting painting class.

www.phoenixartworkshop.com/phoenixartblog

 

 

Intermediate life Drawing 

Mark Glavina

Thrusday 7:00pm - 9:00pm

10 weeks  $195.00

This Class is primarily for those students who have some experience in drawing but want to take their drawings to a new level, improve their drawing skills (particularly with the human figure and the portrait), as well as understanding composition and design.  Students will learn about proportions of the human figure, understand and experiment with gesture, contour, value and volume while drawing with charcoal and other drawing material.  8 model sessions are included with the fee - please see the Supply list and class outline on our store blog:   www.phoenixartworkshop.com/phoenixartblog

 

Open Studio with Annie Tsai 

Friday Mornings 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 

January 8 - February 26 

10 sessions  - $185.00 

This painting class is designed for beginner and intermediate painters working independently in oils, watercolours, or acrylics while being guided by artist Annie Tsai. In this studio-style class students are required to supply their own materials and subject matter of their choice.  Annie teaches on a one on one basis, helping students with the challenges and techniques related to their project. Through numerous in-class demonstrations and a hands on approach to teaching, students quickly gain confidence in developing their painting.  Note: Annie will be out of town for the second half of these classes and Mark Glavina be the instructor for the second half.

 

Sunday Open Painting Studio 

non - instructional

10:00 am - 2:00 pm 

January 14 - March 28

10 sessions - $120.00 

Join this open studio where students can come and paint 

with the support of their peers!  This is a self-directed painting 

session with limited seating - past students will have priority to 

come and use the studio space, develop their skills and share 

ideas and challenges with other artists. 

 

Sunday Session Life Drawing 

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 

Feb 7 - March 28

8 sessions   

Drop in sessions $12:00

Join us for this series of life drawing sessions with some of the lower mainlands best models in and environment that is beyond compare in a beautiful large well lite studio with full lenght mirior backdrop to ensure ensure a great vantage point every pose. poses range from 1 min to half hour and drop- are welcome!

Saturday Workshop

with Chris Charlebois

 9:30 - 12:30

Saturdays  January 23 - March 27

$ 225.00 10 sessions

Join us Saturday for what has become a long standing tradition here at the workshop.  master painter Chris Charlebois leads this exploration in Oils and Acrylics. This class is organized as a on on one instructional workshop with Chris assisting, demonstrating and encouraging students with their individual painting projects.   Students should have some painting experience and arrive for the first class with their own supplies and some prepared subject mater.  We are very fortunate to be able to bring Chris back for theses inspiring workshop where he demonstrated his palette knife and impasto techniques.  inspired by Riopple and Klimpt, his landscape paintings come alive with emotion and life.

 

Colour and Design Workshop

Mark Glavina

Fridays February 12, 19, 26

7:30 - 10 pm 

$75.00 (3 sessions)

The Colour Workshop is back - with out doubt our most popular and dynamic workshop for the beginner or the very advanced painter you are going to learn a ton about colour.  This three night workshop students will discover the interaction of colour , how to mix and design with colour and paint for more powerful compositions.  These classes are into two parts - theroy and practical hands on experimenting with colour relationships. 

All materials and supplies are provided in this three night workshop.

Youth Classes

Introduction to Art and drawing

ages: 9 -12

with Bronwyn McIvor

Tuesdays 4:00pm - 5:30pm

February 2 - March 23

8 sessions

This class for young people from the ages of 9 -12 will introduce to students a variety of art techniques, mediums and subject matter.  Students will be guided through the process of image making, drawing and developing their ideas and concepts learning art terminology and the power of the visual element. Some supplies are required. Some supplies are required and many are supplied as we explore printmaking, animation, collage, and painting techniques

Art Explorers

ages 7 -10

Thursdays 4:00pm - 5:30pm

February 4 - March 25

8 sessions

This class for young people from the ages of 7-10 will introduce to students a variety of art techniques, mediums and subject matter.  Students will be guided through the process of image making, drawing and developing their ideas and concepts learning art terminology and the power of the visual element. Some supplies are required and many are supplied as we explore printmaking, animation, collage, and painting techniques.

Youth Master Class

ages 13-18 

 with Mark Glavina

Wendsedays 4:00pm - 6:00pm

January 27 - March 31

10 sessions 

This is an advance workshop for young artists with a keen interest in art. Students must have established drawing skills and a positive attitude. Emphasis for the class will be placed on content, developing skills in acrylic painting and design, while in a mature studio setting.  Students will experiment with a variety of techniques, concepts and mediums and are required to have their own supplies and be ready to develop their own project ideas.