Art classes for…

TEENS, ADULT ARTISTS

FAQs

What is the pricing for these classes?

$44 per class + taxes.

We do offer 50% off your very first class so you can try it out and see if our classes would work for you without a big commitment. Call our office to set up your trial class.

After the first class we offer monthly packages so you are not tied down to a years commitment but can also purchase multiple months at a time and receive a 12% discount.

Booking Last Minute

To sign up for a class within 24 hours of the start time, call the Studio to initiate a manual registration.

Online registration is not available once it is 24 hours before a class. Once the month begins, online registration for that month is no longer available. You can still register by calling our office or coming in.

What will my child be doing during the class?

Throughout the 2 hour class period there will be a short instructive lesson about the elements of art and principles of design. We have those outlined for you below.

After the lesson, you will have the freedom to decide their own projects. Instructors will guide you through these projects as you work on them. You may be finished in one class, or it may take a few weeks for the finished product depending on the size.

Re-scheduling

Call our office at 604-455-0344 to reschedule during office hours 10-6 Monday to Saturday.

We do ask for 24 hours notice when rescheduling an appointment.

Classes that are missed with no notice are not eligible for rescheduling or refunds. Please see our class policies page to learn more here.

What if I can’t come every day of the month?

At the time of scheduling you are able to remove certain dates that you are unable to attend. This allows you to book a few classes at a time without worrying about paying for a class that you know you will not be able to attend.

If something comes up after your classes have been purchased please let us know and we can work on possibly rescheduling that for you, if given more then 24 hours notice.

What does open-learning mean?

Instructors will come along side and guide student’s artistic journey. There will also be short instructive lessons at the beginning of the class to ensure solid art foundations are communicated clearly.

The elements of art and principles of design we teach are outlined for you below.

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What will I be learning?

  • Line: Diagonal, Vertical, Horizontal, Thick, Thin, Solid, Broken, Parallel, Curved, and Bent

    Shape: Outlines, Positive and Negative Shapes, Geometric Shapes, Organic Shapes

    Color: Primary Colors, Monochromatic Art, Secondary Colors, Gradations, Cool and Warm, Complementary Colors, Tertiary Colors, Color Mixing and Spectrum

    Value: Black and White (Chiaroscuro), Tones of Grey, Colors have Hue and Value, Shading Shapes, (Strong, Bright, Muted)

    Texture: Repetition (Rough, Grainy, Hard, Bumby, Prickly, Fluffy), Variety (rough and smooth), Pointillism, Collage,

    Form: Taking 2D to 3D, Creating Mass (Cylinder, Cones, Spheres, Cubes, Pyramids, and Prisms)

    Space: Single Point Perspective, Two Point Perspective, Three Point Perspective, Looking up or Down, Subject-Horizon Line Relationship, Overlapping, Changing size

  • Balance: equilibrium of elements, creating a sense of order (Symmetric or Asymmetric, formal or informal, rigid or random). Imbalance = awkwardness and discomfort and can be used intentionally.

    Contrast: Opposition and juxtaposition of qualities unlike each other. High contrast used to emphasize, dramatize, add variety, and surprise. Low contrast used to soothe, settle, harmonize, and comfort.

    Emphasis: The focal point or center of interest in an image is the emphasis. It implies both dominance and subordination and can be used to call attention to specific areas within a work of art.

    Movement: Movement is achieved by manipulating the elements to imply motion, to move the viewer’s eye in a decided direction as they look at an image. Movement may be implied through recognizable images in action

    Pattern: The repetition of similar motifs on a surface, which creates rhythm. Pattern can be used to organize or unify an object and/or to create visual enrichment. Pattern can be created in an organized way or be created in random fashion.

    Unity: Unity Describes a sense of oneness within an image where all qualities work together in a cohesive relationship. Unity can be used to produce feelings of harmony, completeness, and order. Lack of unity can sometimes be used to imply disharmony. Incompleteness, disorder, and dissonance.