Expressive Art
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Class 1
Zentangle

Expressive Art

(one time per year)

This course is for everybody! No drawing/painting skills require. The method is to concentrate on the present moment, on the process, listen to yourself, to your body, relax and enjoy! No rules in the Expressive Art! The process of creation

is emphasized rather than the final product. Nevertheless, we create finished pictures along with many various exercises using different medium and surfaces. (We have two different sessions  - you can choose both or only one.)

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2019-01-08 -2019-02-12

Tue 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Cedar Room 
Victoria Road Recreation Centre

6 classes

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2019-02-19 -2019-03-26

Tue 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Cedar Room 
Victoria Road Recreation Centre

6 classes

More ideas:

1.Experiment with size and shape of paper. It should be still pretty small. Take rectangle shape, create bookmark and etc.

2. Let's do Zentangle artist trading cards! Size 2,5x3,5".

Bring them next class!

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Links For Zentangle :

https://zentangle.com/

www.tanglepatterns.com

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For Art Journal Inspiration just google "art journal".

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Supplies for class 2:

1. Watercolor, brushes, jar

2. Mixed Media Paper or Watercolor Paper

3. Black Ink Pens (and color pens if you have them)

4. Compass (don't buy if you don't have it, we can share)

5. Pencil, eraser

6. Ruler

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Class 2

Mandala

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See Class Material about Mandalas in the Presentation above.

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Homework:

1. Art Journal

2. Draw one big Mandala or a few simple small Mandalas.

Experiment with different backgrounds and different pens/pencils to draw Mandala.

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Supplies for Class 3

1. Watercolor, brushes, jar

2. Board, masking tape

3. Watercolor paper (not cotton) or mixed media paper

4. Ink Pens

5. If you have oil pastel, please bring it. Or white wax kids crayons 

6. Salt, food plastic wrap

7. Hair dryer  - optional 

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Class 3

Lettering

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Class 4

Abstracts

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Class 4

Abstracts

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See Class Material about Lettering in the Presentation above.

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Homework:

1. Take one short word (3-4 letters) which describes your mood or emotions at the present moment.

Create your project with the word using any techniques and any materials.

 

2. Create a gift – choose the first letter of your friend’s name (or family member) or initials. Do calligraphy art, choose colors and materials. Include patterns.

 

3. Art Journal – include letters for your pages.

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Supplies for Class 4

1. Watercolor, brushes, jar

2. Board, masking tape

3. Watercolor paper or mixed media paper

4. 1 Canvas (not very small, from dollarama)

5. Ink Pens

6. If you have India Ink, please bring it

7. If you have a pipette(s), please bring (it) them 

(you don't have to buy 6/7)

8. Salt, food plastic wrap, spray

9. Hair dryer  - optional 

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See Class Material about Abstracts in the Presentation above.

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Homework:

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Create 3 abstract pictures:

•Seascape

•Landscape

•Flowers

With watercolor (India ink – optional) and other materials.

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3. Art Journal – include abstracts for your pages.

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Supplies for Class 5

1. Any ink

2. Board, masking tape

3. Watercolor paper or mixed media paper

4. Photo paper (if you have it)

5. Salt, food plastic wrap, spray, straw

6. Hair dryer  - optional 

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See Class Material about Abstracts in the Presentation above.

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Homework:

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Create 3 abstract pictures:

•Seascape

•Landscape

•Flowers

With watercolor (India ink – optional) and other materials.

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3. Art Journal – include abstracts for your pages.

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Supplies for Class 5

1. Any ink

2. Board, masking tape

3. Watercolor paper or mixed media paper

4. Photo paper (if you have it)

5. Salt, food plastic wrap, spray, straw

6. Hair dryer  - optional 

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Class 5

Alcohol inks

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See Class Material about Alcohol inks in the Presentation above.

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Homework:

 Alcohol ink art collection 

Create any pictures with alcohol ink:

•On paper

•On canvas

•On glass

•On tile

Add any patterns/drawings on the top

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3. Art Journal --- include Alcohol ink art works

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Class 6

We are going to create a final work. Ideally you should include all techniques which we already learned in your work. Please bring all the supplies that you need. 

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Class 7

Pastel on Paper

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Class 8

Pastel on Sandpaper

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See Class Material in the Presentation above.

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Homework:

This is the link to see my collection of art works which I showed you in the class: Art for inspiration

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•Set up a few still lifes for yourself : bottles, dishes, fruits, vegetables, home plants, flowers and etc.

•Draw abstract still lifes with pastel

•Include abstract still lifes in your art journal. Choose any supplies.

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Supplies for Class 8 

  • Soft Pastel

  • Sandpaper 500 --- 800 (you can buy it at Dollarama)

See Class Material in the Presentation above.

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Homework: If you google "abstract pastel" you can find art works for your inspiration.

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Choose art works made by pastel artists which you like and draw 3 abstract pictures with different underpaintings (pastel+rubbing alcohol, watercolor, acrylic):

  • Still life

  • Trees

  • Landscape

Art journal - you may do a few sketches to find a composition before painting 3 abstract pictures.

Supplies for Class 9

  • Acrylic paints

  • Mixed media paper

  • One canvas (from Dollarama)

  • Brushes/Jar

Class 9

Acrylic Abstract art

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See Class Material in the Presentation above.

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Homework: If you google "abstract acrylic" you can find art works for your inspiration.

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•Create acrylic painting with a palette knife

•Create texture on your painting with a foil or food wrap

•Explore more acrylic techniques

Art journal - you may do a few sketches to find a composition before painting or do pages with acrylic.

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Supplies for Class 10

  • Acrylic paints

  • Any scraps for collages

  • Mixed media paper/Cardboard

  • Brushes/Jar

Class 10

Acrylic and Collage

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Class 11

Collage

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See Class Material in the Presentation above.

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Homework: 

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Create works with :

  • Gesso

  • Collage

  • Acrylic Paints

Art journal - you may do a few sketches to find a composition before painting or do pages with acrylic.

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Supplies for Class 11

  • Any scraps for collages (see supply list for our course): fabric, interesting paper and etc.

  • Cardboard or Mixed Media Paper

  • Acrylic Paints

  • Gesso/Brushes/Palette Knife/Jar

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Supplies for Class 12

Choose a theme for your final project, prepare references and think about supplies

See Class Material in the Presentation above.

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Homework: 

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Create collages:

•Landscape

•Cat/Dog

•Portrait

It's better to experiment with a person photo and do a portrait collage.

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Supplies for Class 12

Choose a theme for your final project, prepare references and bring supplies which you need.