WELCOME TO The Monart Art School of Ottawa Our new
studio will bring something entirely new to Eastern Ontario
and Ottawa - a
licensed Monart Drawing School where anyone can learn how
to draw and discover new ways to express his or her creative
fire. Just as learning musical notes is fundamental to
playing an instrument or practicing ballet positions
is basic to a dancer, learning to draw is a foundation
for all of the visual arts and a true life-skill that can foster
an appreciation for the natural world, stimulate a creative
spirit, and even enrich a career.
NATURALLY, WE DON'T EXPECT our children to play piano or
learn to dance without instruction. In every other art form,
students learn the basics first, and then become creative
and independent out of their understanding of the basic information.
But with drawing and only drawing, a myth has developed that
artistic skill is a "natural talent" that can't or even shouldn't
be taught, and that youngsters will find their own way. The
truth is EVERYONE can learn how to draw realistically, but
without instruction most children will abandon drawing in
their pre- or early teens. Ironically, they stop drawing because
their brains are developing, and they begin to perceive a
lack of realism in their own artwork. Without instruction,
most cannot achieve the desired realism, becoming self-critical
and frustrated by their undeveloped skills. Older children
and adults often are too embarrassed even to attempt a simple
drawing.
MONA BROOKES, author and founder of the Monart Institute,
developed her Monart method of teaching drawing more than
20 years ago. Tested and proven in private and public school
programs across the globe, it has yielded astounding results
with children of all ages and beginning adults.
At the Monart Art School of Ottawa, we teach students how
to draw using Mona's
methods. Victoria Collins, director of the Ottawa School,
has been personally trained by Mona Brookes. Our program provides
students enough structure to ensure accomplishment along with
plenty of freedom to allow for individuality and creative
expression. Each week students work with a trained Monart
teacher on projects designed to teach them how to interpret
the elements of shape and create a finished composition. A
full range of of materials and advanced techniques are explored
to continually challenge students' developing skills. Follow
these links to learn more about Monart,
and founder Mona
Brookes, plus read reviews
of the Monart program.
Class information and schedules
for our classes and our complete brochure, are now available
on the "classes" page.
For more information about Monart and the Monart method please
visit the main Monart International
Institute web site where you can learn about programs
offered as well as a listing of schools throughout the U.S.
and abroad.
We look forward to an exciting future and hope you will visit
our studio to learn more about this new opportunity for your
children and yourself!
Toucan by Alicia Nelson, Age 5
Frog by Gordon Mills, Age 4
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