Classes

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

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Welcome to the Fall classes at Cochrane Arts Central.  We have a full slate of classes in all mediums for every skill level and age!

ONGOING MONTHLY CLASSES


The monthly format of classes is working great!  You simply sign up for a month (4 week session) and keep going,  if you want.  All teachers have the same mandate which is to help all students achieve success in painting and drawing, whatever their skill level, and to enjoy the process!

  • Ongoing Monthly Drawing  with Scot Paisley  
Scot will teach the student a series of lessons which will implement perspective and composition.  As well, the student will learn and use various mediums and draw subjects which appeal to the individual.  Students will be encouraged to express their interest in subject matter.  For example, figurative drawing and portrait drawing may be implemented at some point. This class is open to all skill levels from beginner to advanced.  Everyone learns at their own level – so absolutely no intimidation.  Try it! This class is offered Monday mornings or Monday evenings.  
Monthly classes (4 weeks) start the first Monday of each month
7 pm – 9:30 pm -- $125/month
  •  Ongoing Monthly Children (ages 7-10 yrs) Drawing/Painting with Scot Paisley
Scot has taught all ages for several years.  He is a master drawer and will have your child creating like a “real artist”.  He will also use colored mediums – pastel, paint, etc.
Monthly classes (4 weeks) start the first Monday of each month
4 pm – 5:30 pm -- $105/month

  • Ongoing Monthly Oil with Cheryl Peddie
We are very excited to have Cheryl join our team! Oil is her medium of choice and she will guide the student on their journey – from beginner to intermediate.  Learn how to design a painting and take it to completion.  Oil is a versatile medium – and she will teach and demo its beautiful qualities.  You can check her out online! This class is offered Tuesday afternoons or Tuesday evenings.
Monthly classes (4 weeks) start the first Tuesday of each month
1 pm – 4 pm -- $145/month
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7 pm – 9:30 pm -- $125/month

  •  Ongoing Monthly Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil with Marla Blackwell
In this class Marla will teach composition, design, perspective, color choices, and much more. Students learn at their own level and paint the project of their choice.  This class is offered Wednesdays or Thursdays (you pick which day of the week).
Monthly classes (4 weeks) start the first Wednesday or Thursday of each month.
10 am – 1 pm -- $145/month
 
  • Ongoing Monthly Youth (ages 11 – 15 yrs.) Drawing/Painting with Scot Paisley
This class is designed for the youth between ages 11 and 15.  Scot has taught all ages for several years.  He will use pencil as well as color mediums – pastel, paint, etc.
Monthly classes (4 weeks) start the first Wednesday of each month
4 pm – 5:30 pm -- $105/month

  • Watercolor (4 weeks October/November) with Ann Perodeau 
Ann will teach all the magic watercolor can bring to painting.  There are so many techniques for watercolor painting and Ann will demo them for you.  Such as layering of colours, wet into wet, dry brush, negative painting and more.
October 31, November 07, 14, 21
7 pm – 9:30 pm -- $135 for 4 classes
 
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

Weekend workshops are available too – we will be adding more to these as we confirm dates.

  •   Oil Pastel & Ink Workshop with Colleen McCrae
This technique is brand new to Cochrane Arts Central.  Colleen showed us and we loved it.  It is a fun technique where you use pastel, ink and mineral spirit to get a super cool technique on paper!  There will be a sample of her work in the store.
October 26 - 10 am – 4 pm
$95.00
  
 
  • Sampler Workshop with Marla Blackwell 
This is a two day workshop.  Have you always wanted to take an art class but have no idea what you are interested in?  Well – why not try a sampler class where you can try all three mediums – oil, acrylic and watercolor.  Absolutely no intimidation – just fun and you will learn a lot about all three of these fantastic mediums.
This workshop will be offered in the New Year.  Keep an eye on the mail-outs for final dates and times.

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FREE FRIDAYS:
We have Open Studio on Fridays here!  You can come paint all day, 10 – 5, at no charge.  This gives students an opportunity to work on projects and interact and feed off the energy of others!  It’s catching on for sure -  was busy all summer.  Join in the fun!
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Cancellation Policy – there is a $30.00 administrative fee for all class refunds.  No refunds 3 weeks prior to a class unless there is a waiting list and someone to fill your reserved spot.  We do not have time slots to make up classes that are missed.

There will be a supply list available for you upon registration.  Class fees do not include supplies.  All supplies are available at Cochrane Arts Central.  You will receive a loyalty card which we stamp when you make purchases over $10.  Once the card is filled (20 stamps) you will receive $20.00 in free product!

We look forward to seeing you here this fall - come take a class and be inspired.

Marla and The Cochrane Arts Central Team