Classes and Workshops

Expect individual attention in a friendly classroom setting. Classes/workshops are held on Saturdays and are four hours each day. Artists 15 years and up are welcome.

Private tutoring and mentoring is also available. Contact me for information.

For everybody’s health, all classes and workshops are scent-free. Please familiarize yourself with the concept of scent-free. Learn more about scent free.

“I was in Shelley’s class. She’s an exceptional teacher – detailed, step by step instructions. She actually showed me how to paint, one step at a time. I loved the course and learned a lot!” Laurie Dolph

“I highly recommend Shelley’s art classes. She is very knowledgeable and talented. She shares her exceptional skill in classical art techniques and art history knowledge.” Cindy Lee

FALL 2024 CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Create a Landscape – Mountains, Foothills, Prairies

Are you new to painting and not sure it’s for you? Painting a landscape is a great place to start, you don’t have to be able to draw like an Old Master and with acrylic paint, if you’re not happy with what you have, you can paint over almost immediately. Perhaps you’ve painted before and need some help taking your landscapes to the next level. Beginner or intermediate you can create a landscape painting to be proud of. You’ll learn about colour, composition, brushwork and get some pro tips to give you confidence in your creative process.

“Create a Landscape” runs over two Saturdays, for a total of 8 hours. Bring your own image, or I can supply one. We can discuss what would make a good source photo beforehand so that you aren’t in a fight with your image from the beginning.

If you have your own painting supplies (acrylic or watercolour) go for fee option 2; if you are new to painting select fee option 1 and I’ll supply almost everything you will need in class.

Dates and Times:

Location: Lakeview Community Centre Fieldhouse
Class size: Min. 3 Max. 8
Fees:
Option 1: $170 (includes classroom supplies of acrylic paint, canvas, brushes and more)
Option 2: $160 (student supplies all materials)

Open Studio

Student artists of all levels, working in non-toxic media come together in one class to work on their own projects, or if preferred, supplied subject matter. Students work at their own pace with instruction tailored to meet their individual needs. Demonstrations and low stress critiques are all part of the fun. The Open Studio focus is to build basic skills and hone existing ones.

Students will be contacted prior to the first class to talk about artistic experience, subject matter, medium and more, so we are all ready for class. Some formal drawing education is recommended for drawing artists. If you want to do collage, I supply some collage materials.

Dates and Times:

Location: Lakeview Community Centre Fieldhouse
Class size: Min. 3 Max. 8
Fee: $80.00

A supplies list will be emailed with your registration receipt.
Table easels are supplied for classroom use.

Is there a course that you would like to see offered? Please contact me.