Jill Segal's
Art Workshops & Painting Classes
Greater Toronto Area / Thornhill

Jill Segal, award winning Canadian Artist, teaches classes in watercolour and acrylic painting from her studio in Thornhill (just north of Toronto) and also conducts workshops and demonstrations for art groups and schools across Ontario.

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Art & Painting Workshops, Classes & Shows
Fall 2010

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Session 1

A ) CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS WITH ACRYLIC AND COLLAGE (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)

Date: September 30 – November 4, 2010 (6 classes)
Extra make-up class Nov 11.
Time: Thursdays 9:30am – 12:30pm
Fee: $210
Location: My studio

In this course we will explore creative expression, using acrylic (Fluid and heavy body) and collage. Teaching by demonstration, discussion, individual attention and critique.  Alternate weeks may be an independent study session, following on from the previous week’s assignment. Students will also have the opportunity to work on their own projects if they want to.

Creativity, fun, uniqueness and personal expression will be emphasized.

B) BEGINNERS CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS WITH FLUID ACRYLIC

Date: September 29 – November 3, 2010 (6 classes)
Extra make-up class Nov 10.
Time:Wednesdays  1:00pm –4:00pm
Fee: $210
Location: My studio

Have you always wanted to try your hand at creative expression, in a funfilled, non judgmental environment? This is the course for you. We will explore creative expression and learn how to use fluid acrylic paints, watercolour crayons, and collage. You will have fun expressing your creative self with vibrant fluid acrylics and you will learn methods and techniques using acrylic paints and acrylic products, watercolour crayons and collage that will start you on an exciting journey of discovery.

Session 2

C) CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS WITH ACRYLIC AND COLLAGE (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED) CONTINUED.

Date: November 18 –December 9, 2010 (4 classes).
Extra make-up class Dec 16.
Time: Thursdays 9:30am – 12:30pm
Fee: $140
Location: My studio

D) BEGINNERS CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS WITH FLUID ACRYLIC  CONTINUED

Date: November 17 – December 8 2010 (4 classes).
Extra make-up class Dec 15.
Time: Wednesdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Fee: $140
Location: My studio

In this exciting process oriented course you will learn to combine collage materials and acrylic paint as a means of personal visual expression and distinct visual vocabulary. With a creative spirit, you will be encouraged to explore and experiment with new concepts and ideas,  using magazines, old paintings, oriental and stained papers, found objects, photographs, fabric, fibres, acrylic paint and anything else that you would like to adhere to your support surface. Composition and design principles will be addressed. You will benefit from individual attention and group dialogue. Personal creative expression and uniqueness will be encouraged.

E) CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS WITH YOGA AND ART

Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Fee: $70 plus material fee of $15 if you don’t have your own supplies.
Location: My studio

In this workshop, you will be introduced to Gentle Kripalu Yoga, which facilitates relaxation, connection to your body and self compassion. It calms the mind and allows you to connect with your authentic Creative Self.  From this “Centred Place” you will have the opportunity to explore your creativity, and reconnect with the joy of self expression, in a funfilled, non-judgemental environment, using acrylic paint, oil-pastels and watercolour crayons.

F) WATERMEDIA AND COLLAGE WORKSHOP At THE JAPANESE PAPER PLACE www.japanesepaperplace.com

Date: November, 2010 (check www.japanesepaperplace.com) for date and registration.

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For more information and to register
for any of the classes or workshops please contact:

Jill Segal (905) 731-3834
jill@jillsegal.com

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