A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is required in order to register for each class (unless otherwise specified - above). The balance of the class fee is due 3 months before the first day of each class. When registering include either a post-dated cheque for the balance of the seminar fee or give permission for Hearthspun to deduct full payment for the seminar(s) from a credit card 3 months prior to the seminar. Monthly deductions can also be arranged. Cancellations received in writing 90 days before the first day of class will receive all funds paid less the $100.00. No refunds will be given within 90 days of the class starting date. Deposits are not transferable from class to class or person to person. Please call if you have any questions about this policy. Surface cost is due upon receipt.
*Students should note that in these uncertain economic times we reserve the right to adjust prices should our costs (including the value of our currency relative to the US Dollar) change precipitously.
For our seminar, we have worked out a wonderful 4 day program with Elizabeth that will help you to grow as an artist. In the seminar Elizabeth will teach us about representational realism as it pertains to still-life painting ,do several demos and will help you set up for one or more still-lifes which you will paint from life. A camera will be valuable to take pictures during the demos and of your own set ups.
Elizabeth writes: “My teaching method is to encourage students to stretch their skills and not be afraid of making mistakes. It is very important to me that students understand why values, edges, temperature, composition, and tonality are so important in painting. I go into great detail on how I achieve a certain color mix or why I chose a certain color scheme. I encourage beginner students to take intermediate or even advanced classes. If they come to class with the attitude that they are there to learn and not just paint a pretty painting, then they will come away with a greater understanding of color relationships and will have improved their painting skills. Not every painting turns out to be a masterpiece. Of course it’s always nice to come away with a good painting and my goal as a teacher is to accomplish that along with learning good principles of art.”
Seminar Fee: $750 for 4 days
Fees include instruction (class time 9-4), fresh fruit and snacks morning and afternoon, lunches, coffee, tea and dinner on the first night of the seminar at our home in Mississauga. The seminar will be held at the Holiday Inn on the North Service Road near the intersection of Erin Mills Parkway and the QEW in mississauga. The room is large with good lighting and lots of windows.
Class maximum is 15.
Ros Stalcup April 12- 15, 2012 Acrylics
Back by popular request! Painters were thrilled with their many finished projects at our June 2011 seminar with Ros. It was a fun, relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable seminar. We are happy to finalise our dates with Ros for 2012. Registration is open now so send your deposit soon to secure a spot in this popular event. .
We offer a variety in the subject matter for this seminar to appeal to all interests.
Class will run from 9:30- to 5:30 each day.
The seminar will be held in the Hilton Garden Inn, 2774 South Sheridan Way, Oakville, ON L6J 7T4. This is on the South Service road, west of Winston Churchill and just south of the QEW. The large room has some natural lighting and an exit directly out to the parking lot. On the day of your arrival, park on the east side and walk through the patio with your supplies directly into the classroom. If there is inclement weather, you will be able to unload in a sheltered area at the main door of the inn. Catered lunches and snacks are included in the seminar fee. If you are planning to stay in the hotel ask for the special hotel room rates available for Hearthspun seminars.
Seminar fees of $550 include lunch, snacks, printed instructional material, in class paints and one dinner (full registration). Single day registrations ($150) are available.
Surfaces costs will be at a special seminar rate tbd.
We had such a wonderful seminar with Elizabeth in 2010 that we wanted to invite her back. Elizabeth Pruitt Robbins is a member of the Oil Painters of America, American Women Artists, the Kansas City Art League, and a Signature Member of the National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society. Her works can be found in private collections throughout the United States. Elizabeth teaches several seminars each year and has been influential in assisting decorative artists to make a transition into fine art painting. This will be an exciting and challenging opportunity to learn from one of America's award winning still-life artists. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to paint with Elizabeth a few times in the last number of years. She is a wonderful teacher, sharing her knowledge and expertise; it is fun to be with her in class. I know you will enjoy and benefit from Elizabeth's class.
This has become a real passion with Linda and she regularly teaches the course at her home studio. Attendees would need to have a laptop with the Photoshop Elements program and a flash drive to save their work. The Photoshop Elements program is now available for less than $100
“ Photoshop Elements: an introduction to the coolest software ever! Learn all the basic photo corrections and get a taste of some of what the program can do. Learn to create layers and amazing collages. There really is no limit to what you can do with your digital photos.”
Course Outline:
Photoshop Elements (or CS3-5) class: Learn: how to use the basic tools in this amazing photo editing program.
: how to correct your photos so they are ready for printing.
: how to use the powerful LAYERS capability to combine several images into a pleasing composition.
: how to use Google Images as a source of inspiration and turn your own photos into works of art.
: and finally, how to create a pattern for your next project.
It would be helpful if you could have images (pictures) on your computer that you might like to use in class and a note book and pen for notes.
Having completed the basic photo correction and introduction to "layers" course, level 2 would concentrate on developing a more in depth study of creating layers for sophisicated collage techniques. Discover the vast array of tools available in the program that we have only touched on so far. We will compile a "memory book" and each person will receive individual instruction for their specific needs in order to create a book they will be thrilled with. Linda is planning to put together a disk that will be filled with "extra embellishments" that can be used on your pages - digital versions of all the embellishments you see in the scrapbook stores! This will save tons of time and allow you to concentrate on the technical aspects of creating your pages with the photoshop program.
Sat. & Sun. Oct. 20-21 9:30am-5:00pm
The Sugar Shack
This lovely winter scene is a companion piece to both "the Game" and a "Snowy Day". Although this is set in Quebec, the painting will bring back fond memories of going to a sugar shack in many areas of Canada. This is painted with Jo Sonja acrylics which will be supplied in class.
Size is 20 x 24" canvas with texture paste.
Monday Oct. 22 9:30am-5:00pm
Hellebores (Winter Rose)
I had never heard of this flower but became curious upon seeing Linda's painting. Some gardeners call it the Christmas rose because in milder climates it blooms so early in the year that it might be blooming at Christmas. This plant has been a gardening favourite for a long time and grows well in shade with parital sun. An evenly moist soil with a high humus level and part sunshine is the key to superior performance for this woodland edge native. Linda says hers bloom in February and I have seen photos of them in the snow. Although this would make a nice additon to your garden, the painting of this beautfiul flower would be a lovely to hang in your home.
Monet's Garden- this beautiful trio of panels will suit traditonal and contemporary homes. The design includes several flower types along with grasses and leaves.
Sunday April 15, 9:30-5:30
Summer Garden: We will paint this beautiful floral on slate panels on the last day of the seminar. This will add a delightful accent to your garden gate or backyard. It is a nice relaxing project to end our 2012 seminar with Ros.
Thursday April12 9:30-5:30
By the time we paint Beach Time and the accompanying shell and glass ball designs everyone will be looking forward to summers imminent arrival in Canada.
Friday April 13, 9:30-5:30
We planned to paint fruit this day so Ros worked up a new design for our seminar that includes her techniques for painting several fruits such as pears, apples, strawberries, blueberries and watermelon.
The Sugar Shack Size 20 x 24.
Internationally acclaimed wildlife artist Terry Isaac grew up in the Willamette Valley of Oregon and it is there that he began his love affair with nature. Drawing inspiration from his own backyard and from the captivating vistas of the West he began to create dramatic wildlife art. He strives to capture "magical moments in nature" that appear with the right lighting, color and atmospheric conditions.
These photos of some of Terry's art cannot help but inspire you to want to grow as an artist .
In his workshops Terry leaves nothing out and shows students exactly how he goes about planning and executing his paintings. He explains the whole process from gathering reference material, creating exciting compositions, techniques to produce depth in the painting and small details that make a big difference to the final product. Beginners will learn the fundamentals and more advanced painters will learn techniques to take their art to the next level. Students will work on thier refernce photos or may obtain photos from several copyright free websites.
Terry incorporates these teaching methods (lectures, demonstrations, slide shows, student critiques
and hands-on painting.) while he covers the following topics:
1. Gathering reference materials
2. Putting together painting ideas
3. Do's and Don'ts of composition
4. Review of the elements and principles of design
5. How to unify the subject with the setting
6. How to create depth
7. Tips on anatomy and drawing
8. Demonstrations of painting techniques - e.g. snow, water, fur, feathers, water droplets
9. Finishes and framing
10. Professional concerns -e.g. galleries/shows, publishing
Seminar Location: Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Oakville, 2774 South Sheridan Way, Oakville, ON L6J 7T4
Tel: 905-829-1145
Special room rates area available for seminar registrants $85 without breakfast and $89 with breakfast.
Seminar Fee: $600 for the 4 days. Class fee includes instruction, snacks and coffee/tea in the morning and afternoon, daily lunch and one dinner at our home.
Students may work on as many paintings as they want and paint in the medium of their choice although Terry works in acrylics. Students may bring in other paintings for Terry's critique too.
Read more about Terry at http://terryisaacsart.com
