BEGINNERS’ CLASS ~
Each topic will be introduced at a beginner’s level
This course is specifically to introduce a beginner to the joy of painting. The class is very positive and students learn a lot very easily as long as they are willing to experiment and try out the concepts.
Monday afternoon 1 to 4 pm and Monday evening 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Spring 1 Session: March 18 to April 29 (off April 1st),
Price: $210 for 6 weeks
Spring 2 Session: May 6 to June 24 (off May 20th),
Price: $245 for 7 weeks
**Maximum of 12 students per class
Register with Gary at 416-910-5535 or click here
You know that painting is a wonderful thing to be able to do and yet most people are a little nervous to start. You do not know whether you will be able to paint, you are nervous about looking like a novice in front of strangers and you may have been discouraged at some point in your life. You likely do not even know what materials are right for you. You might not know all about art and other artists. You might not even know which eye is your dominant one. No problem.
The good news is that you can paint and that you have found the perfect teacher to introduce you gently to this special world. Gary’s classroom is a safe place to experiment and try exercises that bring awareness of visual concepts. You will be delighted with the experience.
Even though the classes are for beginners this does not mean it is a babysitting class. Yes you will have fun but YOU WILL ACTUALLY LEARN AND DEVELOP. Join us!
Your goal(s): 
Philosophy (positive/safe/introductory/experimental/demos/questions welcome)
Rules & Homework (courage/remember a sight/come to class knowing what you want to paint)
Tools, Uses & Techniques: Brushes, palette knives, rags/sponges/hands/etc., supports, paints, media
The following topics will be interspersed among the classes:
Drawing Exercises & Tips: Styles and tools. mark making, finding your straight line, gesture/line/shape/value/composition/edges, rendering
Colour: Basics, primary/secondary/compliments/tints and shades, mixing and matching, glazing & scumbling
Composition: Blocks/ 3rds/ values
Light: Direction/type/strength/temperature
Shadow: Form shadow and cast shadow
Perspectives: Linear/aerial
Genres: Abstract/ Landscape/ Still Life, Collage/ Portraiture/ Figure
Instructor: Gary Smith
BA in Fine Art, Teacher Degree and Art Supervisor Certificate. An artist and art coach who is a graduate from The Faculty of Art, Guelph University and teaches Drawing and Painting at
LucSculpture, does murals and portraits and exhibits frequently. His work is carried by Libby Gallery in Toronto and Gallery on the Bay in Hamilton. Gary also founded CLUB DRAW for Life Drawing which is offered at LucSculpture on Sundays. He also offers unique “Escape with Gary Art Workshop here in Canada and abroad.
To learn more about him, his work and those workshops visit: www.escapewithgary.com
VICTORIA DAY weekend May 2013: At the Jackson’s Falls Country Inn in Prince Edward County, Gary is organizing a 3-day workshop.