Susan Ashbrook Classes and Workshops

Posted in News, Workshops by kevin on September 11, 2020

Fall Programs at Kevin Dodds Gallery with Susan Ashbrook
For info and registration: [email protected], 613-833-8312

turquoise-24-x-36-600-sa

#1 ABCs of Acrylic Painting
Tuesdays, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
October 4 to Dec 6 (10 wks)
Fee: $145
If you’ve always wanted to learn to paint then this course is for you! You will learn about the wonderfully versatile acrylic paint, ‘tools of the trade’ and a variety of painting techniques. You will also learn how colour, value, composition and perspective can improve your paintings. Each week will consist of a brief lesson and then students will work on their own paintings with individual help. At the end of the course students will be able to mix colours, apply glazes, understand values, foundation composition and perspective. They will be comfortable starting and completing a painting on their own, and will complete several during the course of the program. A materials list will be provided at registration.

#2 Colour Mixing Workshop
Saturday, October 22, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Fee: $120
For many of us colour mixing can be hit and miss at the best of times, but what if I could teach you, in a single workshop, how to mix the colour you want every time? Wouldn’t you want to know what I know that makes it so easy? You will by the end of this workshop!
The workshop is based on the Split-Primary Colour Theory developed by Michael Wilcox and is suitable for all media where colour mixing is required. An extensive handout with exercises and notes is supplied so that you can refer back to it as you wish. So join me for some eye-opening fun with colour! A materials list will be provided at registration.

#3 The Fine Art of Acrylic Glazing Workshop
Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Fee: $165
Learn this Old Master’s technique applied in the modern day medium of acrylic paint. Glazing gives the artist complete control over colour mixing… allowing for richer, more subtle colours and greater suggestion of depth and distance in a more unified painting. Enhance your painting skills with the new techniques you learn in this workshop.
Students will do a number of exercises as well as create a painting from their own resource material. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists. Workbook included. A materials list will be provided at registration.

# 4 Silk Scarf Workshop
Saturday, December 10, 1:00 to 2:30 PM
Fee: $65
Scarves are an accessory that enhances your outfit by adding a finishing flourish and they are back in style this year! In this workshop you will learn how to create amazing scarves in the colours you want, to go with your outfits, or as gifts… just in time for Christmas! Each participant will create two scarves. Additional scarves are available for $7 each. You will be amazed with what you can create!
All materials are supplied for this workshop, although each participant will be required to bring a microwavable baking dish or plate which will be used to create the scarf on and to set the dyes in a microwave.
Finishing time for this workshop depends on whether attendees wish to do more scarves or not, so sometimes it runs longer or alternately sometimes runs less. We work until we are done!

___________________________________