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ART CLASSES FOR ADULTS
​INSTRUCTED BY KATE GREEN
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 Fun, relaxed, supportive art classes in drawing, acrylics, watercolour and oil painting.

Classes for:
​Absolute Beginner, Beginner Plus, Intermediate and Advanced (NEXT STEP)


Small classes so that you have as much attention as you need and can ask lots of questions.
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Current  Classes Being Offered

(CLICK DESCRIPTION BOXES FURTHER DOWN FOR FULL DETAILS ON EACH COURSE)


FOR BEGINNERS


INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING
Acrylic, oil and watercolour

1 DAY WORKSHOP

ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED IN STUDIO

Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm
April 15th
$225 +HST


Currently full - please email to be put on the waiting list
kate@kategreendesign.com


FOR BEGINNER PLUS/INTERMEDIATE

STARTING A PAINTING FROM SCRATCH
Acrylic and Oil

4 WEEK COURSE

ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED IN STUDIO

Tuesday Mornings - 10 am - 1 pm
May 2, 9, 16, 23 (12 hours of instruction)
$295 +HST


3 spots available
More info about course - see box below
EMAIL KATE for REGISTRATION INFO - kate@kategreendesign.com

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FOR INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED - 

NEXT STEP


Thursday evenings each month, 4:30 - 7:30 pm

1 spot available for April

More info about course - see box below
EMAIL KATE for REGISTRATION INFO - kate@kategreendesign.com

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 ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
​WORKSHOP
INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING IN WATERCOLOUR, ACRYLICS AND OILS - ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED
SATURDAY - 10 am - 5 pm
April 15th 2023

$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 cookies provided throughout the day.
Wine and snacks provided for Q & A session.
Please bring a lunch.
THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING THIS CLASS, PLEASE EMAIL KATE AT KATE@KATEGREENDESIGN.COM AND KATE WILL PUT YOU ON THE WAIT LIST AND CONTACT YOU IF A SPACE IS AVAILABLE, AND NOTIFY YOU WHEN THE WORKSHOP IS RUNNING AGAIN.

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS/BEGINNERS
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4 WEEK COURSE

BEGINNER PAINTING - ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED
NEW DATE TBD
please email kate if you would like to be notified about this course

(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.
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EMAIL KATE TO BE PUT ON A NOTIFICATION LIST FOR THIS COURSE WHEN THE DATE IS DETERMINED
kate@kategreendesign.com
BEGINNERS PLUS/ INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
4 WEEK COURSE

STARTING A PAINTING FROM SCRATCH -
The Process of A Painting
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 ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED
Tuesdays, 10 am - 1 pm
May 2, 9, 16 and 23

(12 hours of instruction)
$295 +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 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
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.

THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING THIS CLASS, PLEASE EMAIL KATE AT KATE@KATEGREENDESIGN.COM AND KATE WILL PUT YOU ON THE WAIT LIST AND CONTACT YOU WHEN A SPACE IS AVAILABLE IN A FUTURE MONTH

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.**
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Some classes fill very quickly. 
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We apologize but we can not hold a spot without payment.

REFUND POLICY
FULL REFUND UP TO 10 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE COURSE
FULL REFUND IF MINIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS REQUIRED IS NOT REACHED


AGE POLICY
ADULT ONLY CLASSES -  19+ 
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2 FRIENDLY DOGS AND AN OCCASIONAL CATS
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
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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

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

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If you are an Absolute Beginner or Beginner, look at the
INTRO 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 taken both levels of a particular medium or are an 
​In
termediate or Advanced Artist 
come to the 
NEXT STEP CLASSES
- want to work on your own project
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- 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
Kate's work - all images copyright Kate Green 2023


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Named as one of the
Top 5 Art Schools in Ottawa by
www.bestinottawa.com/best-art-schools-ottawa/

Kate Green has been selected by GOLDEN PAINTS
​as a GOLDEN Certified Instructor

GOLDEN Certified Instructors are professional artist educators with experience teaching painting workshops. These professionals have completed a four day intensive training focused on acrylic techniques. GOLDEN Artist Educators currently offer workshops in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Israel, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Barbados, USA, Northern and Southern Europe.
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HOPE TO SEE YOU IN CLASS!
(Treat yourself, you are going to love it!)
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