Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Continuing Education
DECORATIVE ARTS CLASSES - April to June 2008

Introduction to
Decorative/Tole/Folk Art Painting

Suitable for anyone interested in creating art but is not sure where to start. A brief overview of several mediums ie acrylics, pen/ink, etc focusing on different styles such as decorative arts, tole painting and folk art painting. The student will gain a better understanding of the materials required, the techniques involved and acquire a better appreciation for this fun art form! Warning – this art form can become addictive!
Supply Fee $6.

Nepean High School
Monday April 21st, 7-9 PM (2-hour class, one session)
or Wednesday April 23rd, 7–9 PM (2-hour class, one session)
This is a repeat class, offered on two nights.
To register, go to the Ottawa-Carleton Continuing Education web site.

Decorative/Tole Painting
Beginner’s Strokework

Learn about basic supplies, techniques in brush control, brush loading, and basic blending while completing a candle holder for your table! Introduction to basic strokework will be studied. Have fun and learn the basics of decorative painting. Students will be contacted prior to class about painting supplies.
Supply Fee $15.

Nepean High School
To register, go to the Ottawa-Carleton Continuing Education web site.

Decorative/Tole Painting
Forget-Me-Nots Mirror

Delight yourself with a bouquet of acrylic Forget-Me-Nots created on a old-fashioned hand held mirror! The student will learn sideloading and double-loading the brush, comma strokes, leaf strokes and more. A beautiful addition to any dressing table. Students will be contacted prior to class about painting supplies.
Supply Fee including mirror $25.

Nepean High School
Monday May 5th and Wednesday May 7th, 6:30-9:30 PM (two 3-hour sessions)
To register, go to the Ottawa-Carleton Continuing Education web site.

Decorative/Folk Art Painting
Countryside Key Holder

While creating a functional key holder, the beginner student will learn about basic supplies, techniques such as brush control, brush loading and more. Texture paste, highlighting and shading will be learned.A whimisical folksie addition to any home! Students will be contacted prior to class about painting supplies.
Supply Fee including key holder $20.

Nepean High School
Monday May 12th and Wednesday May 14th, 6:30 – 9:30 PM (two 3-hour sessions)
To register, go to the Ottawa-Carleton Continuing Education web site.

Decorative Painting
Ink & Acrylic Wash Napkin Holder

Painting on a salt/pepper napkin holder, the student will create an acrylic wash of a red pepper/apple design embellished with daisies and highlighted with pen & ink. A functional addition to your kitchen table! The student will learn techniques such as double-loading, highlighting and shading, stippling and more. Students will be contacted prior to class about painting supplies.
Supply Fee including napkin holder $25.

Nepean High School
Monday May 26th and Wednesday May 28th, 6:30 – 9:30 PM (two 3-hour sessions)
To register, go to the Ottawa-Carleton Continuing Education web site.

Drawing with Pen and Ink for the Beginner

Create a beautiful bird design rendered in pen/ink. Learn several inking techniques such as stippling, crosshatching, contour and linear strokes. Bring to the first class a 9" x 12" sketch pad, HB or 2B drawing pencil, sharpener & kneaded eraser. Ink and all material will be supplied. No experience necessary.
Supply fee $40 includes a professional Koh-I-Noor pen.

Nepean High School
Monday June 2nd, Wednesday June 4th, Monday June 9th, 6:30 – 9:30 PM (three 3-hour sessions)
To register, go to the Ottawa-Carleton Continuing Education web site.

Canvas Wall Hanging with an Asian Influence

Using a variety of mediums, such as inks, acrylics, embellishments and a variety of tools the student will create a canvas wall hanging with an Asian influence. The student will be encouraged to “think outside the box” emphasizing the joy of creation. A really fun class!
Supply Fee of $40 payable to instructor on first night of class.

Nepean High School
Wednesday May 21st, 6:00 – 9:30 PM (one session)
To register, go to the Ottawa-Carleton Continuing Education web site.

If you have questions about the classes, email: marilyn@princessjcreations.com