ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
​WORKSHOP
INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING IN WATERCOLOUR, ACRYLICS AND OILS
​- ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED
ONE DAY or 2 EVENINGS
SATURDAY March 2nd 2024
10 am - 4 pm
or 
TUE June 18th and WED June 19th 5 pm - 8 pm
$225 + HST
​(Adults only - 19+)

Full day workshop - Introduction to painting using the 3 most popular paints so you can try each one, and decide which is the one you want to go further with!!

I wish I had been offered a class like this when I started painting.
If you want to learn to paint, but don’t know what paint you want to work with, or would simply like to try all three without taking multiple courses, this is the workshop for you.
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Designed for absolute beginners or if you know one medium a little bit, but not the others
- you do not need to know anything about painting or how to draw. If you have some experience with one medium that is fine too.
All materials provided
- so no investment on your part for expensive art supplies 
Small class size
- so you can get the attention you need.
The day is divided into 3 parts Acrylics, Watercolours, and then Oil Paint
- fun and informative assignments, you work with each type of paint and see which suits you.
Detailed information on what paint, brushes and other materials to buy
- you will feel confident going into an art store or ordering on-line and not wasting your money
Colour Mixing and Colour Theory assignments as part of the workshop
- the main problem students tell me they have is they don’t know how to mix colours - this course will explain how and give you practice doing it.
End of day Q & A session
- to cover anything you want to know and clarify the day’s teachings.

You will leave with a thorough grasp on how to go forward on your learning to paint adventure.

Coffee, tea and snacks provided throughout the day.
Please bring a lunch.
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EMAIL KATE TO REGISTER
kate@kategreendesign.com.
BEGINNERS
​4 WEEK COURSE
BEGINNER PAINTING
​- ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED
Tuesdays, 10 am - 1 pm
April 2, 9, 16, and 23 2024
(12 hours of instruction)
$335 +HST
(Adults only - 19+)​

​This is a four week course where you begin by painting a simple subject study -
in acrylic version and oil versions. These are done to understand the process of painting in each of these mediums, to solidify your colour mixing ability, and to understand the importance of tonal values in a painting.

We then move on to a complex subject. You will choose whether you wish to paint this painting in oil or acrylic. In this painting practice, we will be looking not only at accurate colour mixing and tonal value importance, but also at composition, how to start a painting by seeing shapes and simplifying images, and an introduction to design elements in a painting.
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You do not need to know anything about painting or how to draw. If you have taken my Introduction to Painting workshop this is a great follow up, but you do not need to have taken that workshop

All materials provided
- so no investment on your part for expensive art supplies 
Small class size
- so you can get the attention you need.
​
EMAIL KATE TO REGISTER
kate@kategreendesign.com
BEGINNERS PLUS/ INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
4 WEEK COURSE
​STARTING A PAINTING FROM SCRATCH -
The Process of A Painting
​ ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED
Saturdays, 10 am - 1 pm
MAY 4, 11, 18 and 25
(12 hours of instruction)
$335 +HST
(Adults only - 19+)​

This 4 week course is geared to Beginner Plus/Intermediate painters.

This course will benefit new painters, and painters who may have painted for a while but would like to go through the whole process with me, but it is not for absolute beginners.
You will be working on a realistic painting in your choice of oil paint or acrylic, starting with a blank canvas, and using your own reference photo.
(Kate can supply a reference photo for you if you prefer).
You will learn how to:
- Evaluate what will make a good painting, considering composition and values
- simplify a reference image
- transfer an image by squaring up
- block in
- use colour balance and harmony
- create proper tonal values
- layer
- glaze
- finalize a painting with detail work

​EMAIL KATE TO REGISTER
kate@kategreendesign.com
 BEGINNERS PLUS
(INTERMEDIATE LEVEL welcome if this time suits better than NEXT STEP)
4 WEEK SESSIONS
BABY STEPS
Painting on your own (with training wheels 😊)
​ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED
​(except canvas)
Tuesdays, 10 am - 1 pm
*DEC 5, 12, and 19th (*3 weeks this session only)
$150 +HST
(Adults only - 19+)​
2024 - 4 WEEK SESSIONS WILL RUN MONTHLY
STARTING MARCH
$200 + HST per 4 week month session
(Adults only - 19+)​
March - Tues 1 pm-4 pm
April - Sat 10 am - 1 pm
May - Tues 10 am - 1 pm
June - Sat 10 am - 1 pm

This 3 week course is geared to Beginner Plus/Intermediate painters.

Designed because so many people get stuck right after they take beginner classes, and just don't know how to develop further or find time to paint. 

For the beginner who wants to work on their own painting, continue working on your Painting from Scratch piece, or maybe bring a painting from home you are stuck on - with me right there to help get over those hurdles. Your choice of medium - watercolour, oil or acrylic and your choice of subject matter.
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No structured lessons, but I will be there to answer any questions and help you with each step of your painting or drawing. 

This works similarly to the NEXT STEP class, but is geared to newer painters with less experience than the NEXT STEP group. 
Great class to take if you need a place away from home to paint and concentrate on your artistic development.
Sign up for one month or continue month to month. 

You will need some painting/art knowledge - no problem if you don't feel you are good at these things, but you should have a basic knowledge of how to mix colours, what tonal values are etc. Advised prerequisites are my beginner courses, or the equivalent from another teacher or online course. Contact me if you are not sure whether this is a good fit for you or not.

EMAIL KATE TO REGISTER
kate@kategreendesign.com
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVEL
4 WEEK SESSIONS
YOUR NEXT STEP IN PAINTING
(BRING YOUR OWN MATERIALS)
4 WEEK SESSIONS RUN MONTHLY
THURSDAY EVENINGS - 4:30 - 7:30
$150 + HST (4 week month)
$187.50 (5 week month)
(Adults only - 19+)

Three hours each week to paint without interruptions and to throw yourself completely into it. Your choice of medium - watercolour, oil or acrylic and your choice of subject matter.

The sessions are run consecutively in 4 week blocks on Thursday evenings.

This class is for you if you have experience in painting or have taken level 2 classes with me but either can't find the time at home to paint, or would really appreciate some guidance as you go.

Prerequisite: You do need to have some experience for this class - either having taken classes with me or some other painting experience. This class is not a "step by step teaching" class. I offer individual help and suggestions to each individual as they come up with challenges in their work.

****(OIL PAINTERS - only GAMSOL is allowed as a solvent in the studio if you are bringing your own supplies.

​EMAIL KATE TO REGISTER
 KATE@KATEGREENDESIGN.COM 

HOW TO BOOK A CLASS
YOU CAN CONTACT KATE TO CHECK AVAILABLE NUMBER OF SPOTS, TO SEND AN E-TRANSFER,
OR PAY BY CREDIT CARD
**Important - Your enrolment is confirmed when your payment is received.**
​Some classes fill very quickly. 
​We apologize but we can not hold a spot without payment.
REFUND POLICY
FULL REFUND IF MINIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS REQUIRED IS NOT REACHED
FULL REFUND UP TO 10 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE COURSE.
(Sorry but we can not give a refund or credit after that time limit)

AGE POLICY
ADULT ONLY CLASSES -  19+ 
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2 FRIENDLY DOGS AND AN OCCASIONAL CAT
PLEASE BE AWARE THESE GUYS MAY BE IN THE STUDIO DURING CLASSES ( PARTICULARLY THE DOGS)

QUESTIONS? BEST WAY TO REACH KATE IS VIA EMAIL 
IF YOU DO NOT HEAR BACK FROM KATE OR NEED TO DISCUSS SOMETHING VIA TELEPHONE,
PLEASE CALL MONDAY to FRIDAY between 9 am and 5 pm
613-899-6947
"Oh No! The Class I want is full, already happened or doesn't fit my schedule!"
If you can not take a class as scheduled or it is full please contact me at kate@kategreendesign.com
Let me know if you want to be put on a WAITING LIST if a class is full (cancellations do happen) or be notified when that class is being offered again.
If I run the class you have mentioned in a future session, I notify the people who have contacted me about waiting lists or scheduling conflict first to give you the first option on that class..

​STUDIO LOCATION​
2946 DONNELLY DRIVE, OTTAWA near KEMPTVILLE
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Location - south Ottawa, near Kemptville

Kate's Studio is located at
2946 Donnelly Drive, Ottawa, ON

Take Exit 42 off the 416.
The studio is on the Rideau River.
15 minutes from Manotick

20 minutes from Barrhaven

25 minutes from Bayshore

30 minutes from Kanata

​35 minutes from downtown Ottawa
LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS
If you are an Absolute Beginner or Beginner, look at the
INTRO  and BEGINNER CLASSES
- never drawn or painted since public school
- want to try a medium you have never used before
eg: you paint in watercolour but don't know how to use oil, or you paint but can't draw
-took a paint-nite or equivalent and enjoyed painting but don't feel you know how to do any painting on your own
- taken online or other classes but feel you need more understanding of the basics

If you are a Beginner but have tried painting with more than a few classes, 
look at the 
BEGINNER PLUS
- taken an Intro class with me or elsewhere and you want more practice
- you have been learning on-line but are getting confused, stumped, or don't feel confident
- painted years ago and have forgotten a lot

If you have are a Beginner Plus or 
​Intermediate Artist but want structured direction in the way I paint 
 PAINTING FROM SCRATCH
- want to work on your own project
​​- with step by step guidance

If you have are a Beginner Plus or 
​Intermediate Artist but want more freedom 
 BABY STEPS
- want to work on your own project
​​- get stuck sometimes and not sure what to do next
- want someone there to help with any questions or technique issues
- want to dedicate some time to paint away from home distractions
- you have been learning on-line but want some hands on advice

If you are an 
​Intermediate or Advanced Artist who wants more freedom 
NEXT STEP CLASSES
- want to work on your own project
​​- just want a little guidance here and there
- want to dedicate some time to paint away from home distractions
- you have been learning on-line and feeling confident but would like some hands on advice occasionally
- painted years ago and want to get back into it

​TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT FUTURE CLASSES
PLEASE FILL IN CONTACT FORM

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