2010 -2011 Fine Art Workshops
The Monart Art School of Ottawa is pleased to partner with professional artists, including instructors from the highly acclaimed
Academy of Realist Art (ARA) in Toronto, to bring a series of world class fine art workshops to Ottawa.
Testimonial from Robert, a very satisfied workshop participant:
"I want to thank you in writing for the excellent workshop (The Art of Figure Drawing) with Fernando Freitas which took place in Ottawa last week, and in which I took part.
It was perfectly organized and presented, disciplined, and full of interest. The instruction was top-notch."
Don't miss out on an exciting opportunity to learn with the pros! Click on a workshop title below for more information and registration details.
Current and Upcoming Workshops
Registration Policy
A $200.00 non-refundable deposit (payable to the Monart Art School of Ottawa) is required (where specified) to secure enrollment for each of the fine art workshops. The deposit is credited towards the total cost of
the course, the balance of which is due one week before the first day of the workshop. In the event that a workshop is cancelled, a full refund will be paid to all registrants.
Space is limited for these popular workshops, so contact MONART at 613-260-0483 to register today!
CURRENT AND UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Instructor: ARA instructors
Date: (2012 dates - every second Sunday)
Jan 8 & 22, Feb 5 & 19, Mar 4 & 18, Apr 1, 15 & 29, May 13 & 22, Jun 10 & 24.
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Location: 2445 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa ON
Cost: $600.00 + HST for 13 sessions (includes instruction)
Course supplies: Download the supply list.
Description: Learn the art of figure drawing using our step-by-step method. Beginner and advanced students will benefit from this drawing workshop. Students will be working directly from the nude
using charcoal or carbon pencil. The instructor will teach you the basics of gesture, proportion, and morphology, finally finishing with big and small form modelling. The end effect is a dramatic three dimensional figure. The two long poses in this workshop will last for 6 sessions each.
To register please contact the Monart Art School of Ottawa at 613-260-0483.
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Instructor: Andrew Ringlet
Date: February 10-12, 2012 (3 days)
Time: 10am to 4pm (daily)
Location: 2445 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa ON
Cost: $325.00 + HST
Course supplies: Download the supply list.
Description: Learn how to create stunning artwork in colour pencil with Andrew Ringlet in this lively and informative 3-day workshop!
Drawing from photo references and real life subjects, students are introduced to materials, concepts, and exciting colour pencil techniques that gradually progress from basic to more advanced. From learning to hold and sharpen the pencil
for best results, to expressive strokes, layering and lifting, plus the secret to creating vibrant black - this workshop has something for everyone! The question "To burnish, or not to burnish?" is discussed and
explored. Additional topics such as applying fixative, the qualities of a good reference photo, and drawing with the eraser are also covered.
To register please contact the Monart Art School of Ottawa at 613-260-0483.
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Instructor: Fernando Freitas
Date: April 21 - 27, 2012 (7 days)
Time: 10am to 4pm (daily)
Location: 2445 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa ON
Cost: $750.00 + HST
Course supplies: Download the supply list.
Description: Learn the art of figure drawing or painting using our step by step method. Beginner and advanced students will benefit from this workshop. Students will be working directly from the nude
using charcoal or carbon pencil or oil paint. Senior ARA instructor Fernando Freitas will teach you the basics of gesture, proportion, and morphology. Finally finishing with big form and small form modelling. The end
effect is a dramatic three dimensional figure.
To register please contact the Monart Art School of Ottawa at 613-260-0483.
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Instructor: Juan Carlos Martinez
Date: May 14 - 18, 2012 (5 days)
Time: 10am to 4pm (daily)
Location: 2445 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa ON
Cost: $600.00 + HST
Course supplies: Download the supply list.
Description: This new five-day workshop focuses on creating a painted portrait using a photo reference (subject to instructor approval). Participants learn the key principles of what information to keep
and what to omit, as well as covers such areas as form, value, shape and finished processes. Students of all levels are welcome. However, beginners will use a very limited palette while the more advanced students will use
a broader palette. A handout will be provided prior to the start of the workshop to outline photo requirements.
To register please contact the Monart Art School of Ottawa at 613-260-0483.
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Instructor: Juan Carlos Martinez
Date: July 16 - 20, 2012 (5 days)
Time: 10am to 4pm (daily)
Location: 2445 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa ON
Cost: $600.00 + HST
Course supplies: Download the supply list.
Description: This intensive, five-day still life workshop explores the use of light, colour, and texture in a style similar to the Dutch and Flemish masters. As students learn to paint a beautiful still
life using classic methods, they are introduced to valuable Old Master concepts such as massing of tonal values, chiaroscuro, "selective focus", and layering to achieve a luminous picture.
To register please contact the Monart Art School of Ottawa at 613-260-0483.
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Instructor: Ryan Gauvin
Date: August 13- 17, 2012 (5 days)
Time: 10am to 4pm (daily)
Location: 2445 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa ON
Cost: $600.00 + HST
Course supplies: Download the supply list.
Description: An extension of the Red Chalk Workshop, now choose between black chalk, red chalk, or silverpoint studies: While all three mediums explore similar visual phenomenon such as shadow or
contour effect, each has it's own individual characteristics. Black chalk offers an exceptional range of potentials and possibilities of expression among others it's full light to dark register. As this range of tonal
gradations is more restricted with red chalk, this medium can lend itself more to atmospheric presentation; alongside the sheer beauty of red on a warm tinted paper. Lastly silverpoint ( where one uses an actual piece of
silver to draw with ) due to it's minimal tonal range endeavors more towards capturing nature through qualities of line almost exclusively. As linear expression is of paramount importance to all manners of drawing, study
with this most delicate of mediums is advantageous to the artist in training.
Choose one of two options: either copy an existing old master drawing or create an original drawing from a photo reference, in this new five-day old master workshop.
Instructor Ryan Gauvin will provide a selection of drawings that highlight the expressive possibilities of these mediums. Some sustained areas of focus will be the modeling of form, linear aptitude, and artistic conception.
If you prefer, you can create and original drawing based on a photograph instead of a master copy. Suitable photos will be provided or you can work from your own (as long as it has been pre-approved by the instructor).
Learn first hand the key areas of weakness in photographs as sources, and workable approaches to those shortcomings. As a working artist today, you will often be faced with the problems of working from photographic
reference material, and this workshop will help you get successful, beautiful results.
To register please contact the Monart Art School of Ottawa at 613-260-0483.
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