ART ClASSES by Katerina Atapina

Our program

Our schedule

Classical Art program
  • The Program is based on the traditions of the Eastern European school of Art. Students fall in love with art and discover media that helps them to express their emotions, visions on paper, canvas, wood, fabric and through 3D clay modeling. Students and parents are proud of the Art works .
  • -Painting
  • -Drawing
  • -Composition
  • -Sculpture
Design program
  • This program was developed according to the demand of students. We have a lot of students who are interested in developing their own comic books , animation, illustration and learning how to write storyline and draw their own characters in a professional way. Some students also study fashion design, Batik and Leather work.
  • -Illustration
  • -Cartooning
  • -Image Design
  • -3-D Character Modeling
  • -Fashion design
Young Talents Classes (3.5-6 years old)
  • It is an Introductory course, where students learn Color theory, proportions and different technics. The Course is designed to develop the right half of the brain and motor skills during unique and fun activities.
  • -Painting
  • -Clay Modeling
  • -Drawing
  • -Craft
  • -Motor skills -Development
Adult Classes

.The Course for adults is based on an individual level and desires of a student. It helps to create art and enjoy the process, learn and discover completely new harmony and excitement from making your dreams come true. Private or group art classes and workshops are available at our studio or at your place. Create your acrylic,oil or watercolour painting! Learn color concepts,composition rules and how to make an illustration, abstract painting and Mixed Media , New Acrylic and special Art of Encaustic Painting: Medium of Pigmented Wax painting, Batik

Sep.12- June 2012

M.

16:00- 20:00

Tue.

13:00 - 20:00

Wed.

11:00 - 20:00

Thur.

13:00 - 20:00

Fri.

16:00 - 20:00

Sat.

8:00 - 16:00

Portfolio preparation courses, High school credits are programs that we offer at our School. Making your art dreams true. Call 416 833 8939 for more information. Register before 30 of September for ART CLASSES and don't pay registration fee. Choose your class: High School credit courses, Portfolio preparation,French and Art,Painting and Drawing classes, New art: Mixed Media, Encaustic Wax Painting, Cartooning, Illustration and Fashion Design,Screen printing. Choose what you want to study and time when you want to study it. We Recommend 2 hour sessions .Wax painting (encaustic) and fabric painting (Baltic) workshops .Small group 3-8

Special Express Portfolio preparation

This course is for students who want to put together a portfolio of their Fine art work or Design work with the goal of gaining admission into a Fine Arts and Design or Graphic Design programs, or for other professional purposes.We also offer Junior Portfolio preparation course for those who intent to enter Specialized Art High school program .Through a series of drawing and painting projects students will be able to develope,or improve and organize their visual arts portfolio. We will provide on-going reviews of works done both in and out of class. This will give students a valuable insight into what constitutes a successful portfolio. In addition to the studio based projects practical information on how to document and present your finished art works will be covered .Sketch book review will be done individually with each student.

Specialized classes:

Painting, Encaustic painting (wax)
Batik , Animation, Clay, Embossing cards, Screen Print

French and Art Classes

Painting, Sculpture , Drawing.Children study French language with frofessional French teacher and explore artistic expression. It is a place where kids can imagine, create and materialize ideas. All instruction is done in French, providing a foundation of multicultural perspective.

Kids (ages 3,5-14: 2 hour classes recommended , 1 hour classes available)

  1. Art Fundamentals – A fun, challenging course designed for all levels, whether your child has previously taken art lessons or just starting out. The student will complete a minimum of two projects (depending on age, complexity of the project, and medium used) in this 6-week program.
  2. Cartoon basics – If your child loves the television a little more than you would like, here’s a great way to turn that into a hobby! This program will teach your child how to draw cartoons, from the basic shapes to more advanced comic-style illustrations, varying by age and level of experience. This course consists of one class per week in the duration of 4 weeks.
  3. Collage and Crafts – A course designed for kids that like to get creative in three dimensions! We will work through a two projects that will allow your kids to create art using sculpture, techniques such as collage, as well as less traditional mediums. This program consists of one class per week for the duration of 6 weeks.

Adults (15+)- (each session consists of one 2- hour class )

  1. Seeing Like an Artist – Fundamental class in drawing and painting. Class focuses on training the eye to see the object of reference in terms of shape and colour. Recommended for all levels.
  2. Introduction to Mediums –A course tailored to allow students to explore a variety of art mediums. Each class will focus on one specific type of medium, where the student will be able to see examples of, and try out a variety techniques. Recommended for beginners and students with minimum experience.
  3. Sketch-Intensive – This course is designed to teach the student the critical skill of sketching quickly and efficiently. The tasks will be carried out in a variety of mediums, which the student will also be learning how to mix for the purposes of some exercises.
  4. Mediums II – for the student who wants to further explore the mediums, this course is designed as a continuation to the introductory course. The student will complete two projects using two of the mediums he or she worked with in the introductory course.
  5. Continuing – For the serious student who has been taking art lessons at a prior time, whether in this studio or otherwise. To qualify for the Continuing level, a portfolio assessment is required. This is an ongoing module, which consists of furthering the student’s skills in the field of interest within the fine arts.
Call for more information 416 833 8939

Classes

Gallery Location

7751 Yonge street, Victoria Ballet Building, Thornhill, L3T 2C4, ON,Canada

E-mail: atakate@yahoo.com
416 833 8939

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Creating art provides joy to the artist. Visit us at 7751 Young St. (our studio is inside Victoria Ballet building). You and your child will be thrilled with our individual approach to each student. Most of the students study classical art, sculpture, painting, design, and drawing.