Inside the Creative Mind Workshop

This workshop will focus on inspiring students to recognize that we are all creative beings.  Sometimes, we do not think we are creative, but just recognizing that from the time we learn to appreciate the beauty of nature, to picking out colours for your home/car, to humming a tune... these are all parts and parcel of the creative mind.  The journey will lead us to understanding design and principles of design, techniques and expanding composition.  

Individuals will explore non representational art techniques and find joy with painting using acrylics. This workshop is designed for adults, beginner to intermediate who want to learn to express themselves creatively and look for ways to describe that hidden essence!

Day 1

Day 2

1.     Exploring new territory
2.     Developing a concept
3.     Execution

Details of Workshop:  Limit to 4 in a class  (semi-private)

Weekend workshop dates: coming in June 2012

Time: 10a.m. to 4p.m. for both days

Cost: $120.00 for the weekend

Supply List

4-6 Support materials ( either gallery canvas, canvas board/regular canvas or wood panels (not larger than 24" x 30" or 30"x30")

1 flat brush 1” wide, 3/4 wide, (angle optional)

1 very thin, fine liner brush either, #1, or #0 or #00

1 palette knife (either plastic or metal ( any size)

1 soft brayer 

Acrylic Paints  (either heavy body or fluid)

Naphtol red or primary magenta

Phthalo Blue (red shade) or primary cyan

Cadmium Yellow deep or primary yellow

Titan Buff or Titanium White

Black or any colour (acrylic ink)

Gold fluid ink or any iridescent colour in tube

Other Material

2 – 140 lb hot press water colour paper (in 18x24 sheet or larger)

Regular Gel Gloss (Golden) 

Acrylic Glazing Liquid

Acrylic Polymer 

Sketchbook to take notes

Pencil or markers

Recycled or re-gesso'd old canvases (as many as you want) *

* Optional

Please bring the following:

Photocopies of photographs, any other acrylic mediums, collage material, various paint and existing brushes, saran wrap, paper towel, sponges, old magazines and anything else you would want to incorporate into your painting.  Bring an apron or wear your paint clothes and don't forget your lunch!

To register:  Please send an e-mail to Marissa Sweet, The Art of Placement and Design.

Student Cancellation / Refund Policy:
1. All refunds must be requested by phone 905-718-7289
2. $15 administrative fee is charged for all cancellations.
3. Seven (7) days notice before the class starts must be given to receive a refund.
4. Students canceling fewer than 7 days prior to first class will forfeit 25% of the course fee.
5. No refunds after the classes begin.

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