Goal: Build strong technical and conceptual skills in various media.
Focus Area:
- Drawing from Observation: Still life, figure drawing, landscapes, perspective
- Painting Techniques: Acrylics, watercolor, oil (or mediums based on access)
- Art Elements & Principles: Line, form, color theory, composition
- Creative Exercises: Prompts to spark conceptual thinking and originality
Learning Outcome:
- A polished art portfolio of 4 - 5 pieces over 9 sessions.
- A strong artist statement
- Skills in self-directed art making and visual storytelling
- Exposure to critique culture and college-level expectations
- Confidence in articulating artistic goals and creative choices
With an objective to plant the seeds of creativity, students will receive high-quality art instruction in a warm and welcoming environment. Suitable for ages 12 + youths and for portfolio preparation for college applications. Each class is for 2 hours and includes all materials. We will be covering a wide range of techniques in a variety of mediums for portfolio development classes.
Testimonials:
My Instructor Pamela Dey was fantastic! On completing the classes I felt very accomplished. She was dedicated, prepared, professional and friendly! Pamela was helful, we were able to ebrace our indiviudual style throughout while learning different techniques; I would book with her again to develop my portfolio..Portfolio Development program for High School Students by OAS, Oakville
Come and learn at my Studio on Sundays in West Hamilton.
Pamela is amazing! She helped my son make a collage painting for architecture program application. We had so much fun doing it too! - Frances T, Hamilton
