About the course:
Course dates: Every Thursday, from May 16th to June 20th, 2024 from 5-6:30 pm.
The course dates are the following:
Thursday, May 16th, 2024 - 5pm-6:30pm
Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 - 5pm-6:30pm
Thursday, May 30th, 2024 - 5pm-6:30pm
Thursday, June 6th, 2024 - 5pm-6:30pm
Thursday, June 13th, 2024 - 5pm-6:30pm
Thursday, June 20th, 2024 - 5pm-6:30pm
As 2024 is the year of the dragon, and following our Spring Dragons course, we are continuing to tune into the energy of the dragon at Soft Altitude Arts!
Our Summer Dragons session is designed for the creation of warmly toned dragon artworks.
Artists will use a variety of mediums and techniques to create a brand new series of dragon art pieces, which will be completely different from the artwork from the previous Spring Dragons course. All of the projects will be completed using mainly warm colours and tones, such as reds, oranges, yellows, and peachy pinks.
During our 6 classes together, our artists will explore their creativity while learning how to draw and paint different types of dragons. improving their artistic self-confidence, as they create artworks using the following artistic mediums:
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Acrylics on canvas - A red Chinese-style dragon painting
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Watercolours on watercolour painting - Flying dragons painting
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Air-dry clay - Sculpture of a miniature dragon coming out of a dragon egg
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Charcoal or pastels - Drawing of a dragon guarding treasure
*Please note, the Tuesday and Thursday Summer Dragons session is the same course offered on two separate days.
All courses are led by Oana Stefanescu, a certified teacher, artist, and author.
The classes will take place in a real visual arts studio at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre in Bells Corners. (35 Stafford Rd.)
Each class is one-and-a-half hours in length.
Spaces are limited, as there is a maximum of 14 students per course.
Previous art experience is not required.
Throughout the 6 week course, our artists will create between 4-6 different artworks. Students will receive direct instruction and personalized guidance throughout every class to learn, to build-on new skills, to improve their techniques, and to grow their self-confidence.
At the end of BOTH Spring Dragons and the Summer Dragons courses, we will celebrate our artists' creative expression with our very special Juice and Cheese Art Expo where all of their beautiful dragon artwork will be showcased in a gallery-like setting.
At the expo students will have the opportunity of sharing and discussing the artwork they created, with family and friends. Following the student exhibit, all artwork may be brought home. The Juice and Cheese Art Expo is included in the course fee, and the date and time of the Expo will be communicated once the course is in session.
*Minimum number of participants to run this course: 5
About the instructor:
Oana Stefanescu is a local artist and teacher who has over 10 years experience teaching for the OCDSB. She has taught many different subjects to students of all ages. Oana loves teaching, art, writing and all things creative and inspirational. Oana is a published author of the stars within us: high frequency spiritual poetry. She is multilingual and can teach in English, French, and Romanian. Oana is also a proud mom of two.
Cancellation policy:
If you need to cancel your registration, don't worry! On a case by case basis, a full refund may be issued as a course credit, or you may receive a refund of your payment minus a processing fee, as long as your registration is cancelled prior to the beginning of the course. Please contact us right away if such a situation arises, and we will work together to find the best solution. Unfortunately, we are not able to refund course registrations once a course has already started.