Introduction to Painting ONLINE

This online course introduces students to a range of painting techniques, including different application methods to develop an awareness of line, volume, form and colour. Students will complete a variety of projects using acrylic paint in this foundation-level course, taught live by an AGO Artist Instructor, that draws upon the AGO’s painting collections as inspiration.

Students to supply their own materials. Suggested material list will be provided.

Terms and Conditions of Participation in Online Courses.

Participants must be 18 or older. Spots are Limited.

STUDENT MATERIAL LIST

- Necessary: acrylic paint (a basic set approximately 120 ml tubes), acrylic medium, paintbrushes, something to paint on, a palette, cloth rag, water

Recommended:

- Acrylic paint optional colours, if you desire: magenta, cyan, yellow, alizarin crimson, yellow ochre, ultra-marine blue, thalo blue, thalo green, hooker's green, orange, violet, dioxazine purple, black, white, burnt and raw umbers and siennas, unbleached titanium

- Gesso. For example: https://store.abovegroundartsupplies.com/products/liquitex-artist-acrylic-gesso-4oz-19585.html

- Acrylic matte medium (not gel). For example: https://store.abovegroundartsupplies.com/products/liquitex-matte-medium-4oz-49877.html

- Brushes, an assortment of 3 bristle brushes: No. 4 – 12 filbert (natural fibres) and a 2" painter's

brush (natural fibre/chip brush)

- A pencil or coloured pencils

- 4 or more stretched canvas or canvas panels (12” x 16" – 16” x 20”)

- Foam or plastic plates for palettes

- Masking tape, painters or regular

- A fitting place to work, table or easel as you like and a smock or apron of sorts, maybe something to catch spills or splashes

These are the recommended materials for the first day of this course. Your instructor may recommend additional optional materials on additional days.

Terms and Conditions of Participation in Online Courses.

Participants must be 18 or older. Spots are limited.

Members Price

$190.00

Public Price

$230.00

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COURSE POLICIES AND FAQ

Art Education Policies

Policies

Please read the following policies when you prepare your registration to AGO Education courses and camps.

Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis and is limited to space restrictions.
Advance registration is recommended for all programs.
Registration is confirmed only upon receipt of payment.
All registration is subject to availability.
All programs, prices and instructors are subject to change without notice.
The AGO has the right to remove students from classes. (remove if they are disruptive).

Withdrawals and Refunds

Courses

Refunds are available in full 5 days before the start of the first class, minus a $15 administration fee.
For all courses a withdrawal is allowed before the start of the second class, minus a $50 administration fee.
Withdrawals after the start of the second class are non-refundable.
One day workshops are non-refundable.
Absence does not constitute a withdrawal.
Courses are not transferable.
Withdrawal requests must be done by email through the Contact Centre at contactus@ago.ca.

Cancellation of Classes

To ensure that we are able to run your preferred classes, we recommend that you enroll at least two weeks prior to the commencement of the program.
In the event of course cancellation, registrants will be notified 3 days prior to the scheduled commencement of the course and a full refund will be given.

Accessibility

The AGO is committed to providing a welcoming and accessible destination and workplace. We embrace the principles of dignity, independence, integration and equal opportunity to serve our visitors, staff and volunteers, and our community at large.

Read about our Commitment to Accessibility, our Customer Service Policies for visitors with disabilities, and our Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.

Please let us know how we may assist you.

Scents

In consideration of those in the Gallery School who may have allergies and chemical sensitivities, please refrain from wearing cologne, perfume or other scented products.

Photography, Motion Picture, and Video Consent

Your registration ticket constitutes acknowledgement of willingness to appear in promotional photographs, motion pictures and videos taken in public areas of the Gallery and releases the Art Gallery of Ontario from liability resulting from use of such photographs, motion pictures or videos

Still have Questions?

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