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PLEASE NOTE: I've decided to restart offering classes in January 2012, so here's my new schedule...

Art Classes for Children, Youth, and Adults

KIDS ART CLASS SCHEDULE // WINTER + SPRING 2012

ages 5-11 // drawing + painting + mixed media // all supplies included

TUESDAYS // 3:45-5:15 // $90 // 4 weeks
Session 01 Jan 10 to Jan 31
Session 02 Feb 7 to Feb 28
Session 03 Mar 6 to Apr 3 (no class Spring Break Mar.13)
Session 04 Apr 10 to May 8 (no class Apr.24)
Session 05 May 15 to June 5

WEDNESDAYS // 1:00-2:30 // $90 // 4 weeks (focus: Homeschoolers Art Class)
Session 01 Jan 11 to Feb 1
Session 02 Feb 8 to Feb 29
Session 03 Mar 7 to Apr 4 (no class spring break Mar.14)
Session 04 Apr 11 to May 16 (no class Apr.25 and May 2)
Session 05 May 23 to June 6 (3 weeks//$68)

Designed for children who love DRAWING and PAINTING and are interested in developing their skills and knowledge in the visual arts.

  • Learn to draw using the "5 Elements of Shape"
  • Gain knowledge about artists and artists styles
  • Explore creative art materials including stretched canvas, cradle board and paper
  • Experiment with different media including acrylic, oil pastels, chalk pastels, watercolors, charcoal, india ink and much more
  • Create original artwork
  • Participate in the annual Art Show

YOUTH ART CLASS SCHEDULE // WINTER + SPRING 2012

ages 12+ // drawing + painting + mixed media // all supplies included

THURSDAYS // 3:45-5:15 pm // $120 // 4 weeks
Session 01 Feb 2 to Feb 23
Session 02 Mar 1 to Mar 29 // no class Spring Break Mar.15
Session 03 Apr 12 to May 10 // no class Apr.26

The emphasis of the classes and workshops will be on DRAWING. Students will enjoy the creative experience of drawing, and build a stronger base for their art. Several methods and techniques of drawing will be introduced and practiced, including exploring and experimenting with different tools, materials and media. It will be conducted in a fun and non-confronting environment that will ENHANCE, INSPIRE and bring out the ARTIST within. See Registration Form for dates.


NEW!!! ADULTS DRAWING TO CONNECT
WITH YOUR TRUE CREATIVE SOUL

morning drawing club (4 students minimum)

SATURDAYS // 10:00 to 11:30 am // $100 // 4 weeks
Session 01 Feb 4 to Feb 25
Session 02 Mar 3 to Mar 31 (no class Mar 17)
Session 03 Apr 13 to May 12 (no class Apr 28)


Artsy Fartsy

Artsy Fartsy Youth Art Camp

youth 10-16 // drawing + painting + collage // supplies included

Monday to Friday, July 23 - 27 // 10am - 2pm
$325 (Early Registration by June 15th $300)
Monday to Friday, Aug 6 - 10 // 10am - 2pm
$325 (Early Registration by June 30th)

A fun-filled week of ART MAKING with an emphasis on exploring and expressing one's own INDIVIDUAL CREATIVITY. Youth will learn drawing techniques and styles, paint and collage on canvas, play with watercolors, ink and pastels, learn about journaling and make personalized magnets. Art supplies, canvas, sketchbook and snack included. Students must bring their own lunches.


Bali Art Tour

BALI ART TOUR with Kate Carson and Michelle Miller

Bali, Indonesia
June 10-20, 2012
$2250 CAD Shared Accommodation // $2550 CAD Single Accommodation
Early Bird Registration: Shared $2150 // Single $2450

  • 10 day painting/drawing workshop (25 hrs+ art instruction)
  • 9 nights accommodation
  • all meals + some wine
  • all transportation during workshop

Not included: art supplies and airfare

This 10 day workshop will cover much of the beautiful island of Bali. We will travel the island to experience the beaches of Sanur in the South, island of Nusa Lembongan, the cultural capital of Ubud in the center of the country and the northern mountains and the black volcanic sand near the village of Tejakula. Bali is a mecca of pleasure for all the senses; the lingering scent of incense, delicate sound of the music, lush green rice fields and warmth of the gentle nature of the people will be inevitable influences in students' art. It is a peaceful, tranquil and gentle little island that will be sure to light your creative fires. In the 10 day drawing and acrylic painting program, Kate and Michelle will teach different techniques that increase skills and encompass the inspiring culture and images of Bali.

Registration: 50% deposit by Feb 15, 2012; final payment by May 15, 2012
Contact Kate 250-590-0568 or kate@artcorner.ca


Italy

PAINTING and DRAWING CLASSES IN ITALY
with Kate Carson and Michelle Miller

Liguria, Italy, near the town of Dolceacqua
September 12-19, 2012
$1350 CAD shared accommodation // $1550 CAD single accommodation

  • 7 nights shared accommodation at Villatalla
  • 7 breakfasts
  • 6 lunches with wine of the region
  • 7 dinners with wine of the region
  • Art program: 24 hours instruction in drawing and painting at villa and the countryside
  • Transfer from airport/train station
  • All transportation during the week

And visits to...

  • Dolceacqua castle
  • the local market in Ventimiglia
  • Visionarium 3D Cinema in Dolceacqua
  • the medieval villages of Apricale and Rocchetta Nervina
  • the beautiful town of Menton, one of the "pearls of the Cote d'Azur"
  • Ventiglimiglia old town including the cathedral with traces from the 8th century

Not included: airfare and painting supplies.

This is a particularly lovely area in the mountains of Liguria for those who like to hike. The area is medieval and very rural, gorgeous and peaceful. Claude Monet lived in Bordighera for 6 months and painted the Dolceacqua medieval bridge twice, in varying lights.

Transportation Note: Nice, France, is the closest airport. We will pick up students in Nice airport or Ventimiglia train station.

A 50% deposit is required to secure your space.
PLEASE note that there are only TEN spaces available!

To register, contact Kate 250-590-0568 or kate@artcorner.ca

Download PDF Registration Form
View Kate's Bio

PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO THOSE STUDENTS REGISTERING FOR ALL SESSIONS.

Youth and kids classes require no supplies. Adults will be given a supply list upon registeration.

Kids sessions are 4 weeks;
time depends on age group.

Youth sessions are 8 weeks;
1.5 hours in length.

There are no classes on long weekends or statutory holidays, and there will be no classes for 2 weeks during spring break in March.

If a class is missed, it MAY be possible to do a make-up providing there is room. However, there is ABSOLUTELY NO PRORATING NOR REFUND for missed classes.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
A minimum of two weeks is required to receive a full refund. If this time frame is not met and cancellation is still necessary, 10% of the class fee will be withheld, and the rest returned to the student.

It is MANDITORY for registration that post dated cheques (for the first day of each month of each month of each session) or a credit card number be attached to the registration form. There will be a $15 fee for dishonored (NSF) cheques. If you are paying by credit card, it can be processed at the first of each month provided you sign your consent.

Kids Art Class

“Drawing is the most important and reliable means to carry you on your venture into creativity.”

~ Nita Leland, Artist and Author of The New Creative Artist

 

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