Learn the fundamentals of drawing

Beginners Drawing

Learn the fundamentals of drawing in a fun, relaxed classroom setting. This interactive course will guide you through the basic techniques of mark making and measurement. You will play with line, form, shape, shading and perspective. Your instructor will provide demos and one-on-one tips. After five sessions, you will have practiced the skills that will support a lifelong journey in drawing. View Upcoming Dates Below

Steve Chmilar is one of Canada’s foremost New Contemporary painters. Since his debut show at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria in 2011, he has painted full-time by selling his work internationally to private collectors. In 2012, he won best in show at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibit (Canada’s largest juried exhibition) and Prix De La Meilleure Oeuvre (Prize for Best Work) Mtl en Arts in Montreal. Please view Steve’s bio in the instructors tab for more information.

“I’ve taken 3 art courses at MAoA and plan to take more. A welcoming refuge for all levels. Inspiring!”

MJ

Steve Chmilar is one of Canada’s foremost New Contemporary painters. Since his debut show at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria in 2011, he has painted full-time by selling his work internationally to private collectors. In 2012, he won best in show at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibit (Canada’s largest juried exhibition) and Prix De La Meilleure Oeuvre (Prize for Best Work) Mtl en Arts in Montreal. He has been featured on HiFructose,com and John Dalton’s Gently Does it podcast. Recently, he placed as a top finalist out of thousands of international entries in two of the internets largest art competitions: the 2nd annual Jonathan LeVine projects Delusional Art Competition and the Beautiful Bizarre Magazines Art Prize.

Steve’s teaching style is patient and encouraging. “I strive to make a learning environment as relaxed as possible while giving out a lot of information. A light-hearted, low-pressure space that is full of positive energy is the best place to absorb new information and experiment”.

Steves Website – https://www.stevechmilar.com/

Beginner Drawing Supplies List:

– Pencils: 2H,HB,2B,4B (bring any extras that you have)
– Eraser (pink rubber, gum or kneadable are best)
– Pencil sharpener
– Sketch book, white or off
– white paper, minimum 11”x14”
– Ruler, preferably 30cm.
– White pencil. White charcoal preferably. Can be conte or white coloured pencil
– Pad of Brown or grey paper Bogus recycled paper 9×12 or 18×24 from Island Blue is a good option.

Morning Series

Dates: April 7th – May 5th
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Day: Sunday’s

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Evening Series

Dates: April 7th – May 5th
Time: 5:45pm – 8:15pm
Day: Sunday’s

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