Cath has been dedicated to art education in Canada and the United Kingdom for thirty years. Her experience spans all age groups in museums and galleries, including the Tate Modern, National Gallery London, National Portrait Gallery London and Burnaby Art Gallery, schools, art schools and the community. She holds a BFA in Painting from Oxford University and a PGCE and an MA in Museums and Galleries in Education from the University of London. Her multidisciplinary work explores the intersection of psychology and ecology and takes form in collage, mixed media painting, sculpture and installation.
Explore the creative possibilties of mixed media
and sculpture in this hands-on studio course!
Working with a range of traditional and
unconventional materials, you will experiment and
combine various forms and textures to build
imaginative three-dimensional artworks. Through
play, discovery, and curiousity, you will learn
sculptural techniques and understand how materials
can express your artistic voice. This course
encourages bold creative expression as you bring
your ideas to life in unexpected and innovative
ways.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
Junior Art Institute
CSJA 100
CS26/SU
Description
Immerse yourself in a world of creativity with
Drawing and Painting. This course explores
traditional, technical, and experimental drawing
and painting techniques to help you develop your
creative voice and work with different media.
Through various exploratory in-class assignments
and projects, you will learn about color theory,
composition, and perspective, develop a keen eye
for detail and observation, and expand your
creative potential. From graphite and charcoal to
acrylic and mixed media, you will learn both
drawing and painting skills, experiment to
combining drawing and painting techniques,
discover how to bring your vision to life, and
evolve your personal creative style. Whether you
want time to cultivate your creativity and
imagination, or are looking for a powerful outlet
to visually express your thoughts and ideas, this
course incorporates a range of techniques from
traditional to contemporary. This course is suited
for those new to drawing and painting, as well as
those interested in discovering new mediums for
their drawing or painting practice. Working in the
Emily Carr University studio, your instructor will
guide you and your peers through various prompts
and projects, providing individual and group
critiques to support your evolution as an artist.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
Spring Break Art Camp
CSSB 100
CS26/SP
Description
Drawing centres on observation, fostering
creativity through imagination and the visual
communication of ideas. Start an artistic
exploration like no other, where traditional,
technical, and experimental drawing techniques
converge to help you perceive the world around you
in exciting new ways. Through various exploratory
in-class assignments and projects, you will learn
different drawing techniques to expand your
creative potential. From graphite and charcoal to
pastels and mixed media, you will discover how to
bring your vision to life through drawing,
evolving from quick sketches to completed
compositions that reflect your own style. This
course is suited for those new to drawing, as well
as anyone who is wanting to discover new ways of
making. Working in the drawing studios at Emily
Carr University, you will respond to drawing
prompts and exercises, and explore personal
interests through assignments, while engaging in
peer and instructor-led feedback.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
Teen Courses
CSTC 101
CS26/SP
Description
Life drawing allows artists to study the human
body in detail, gaining a deep understanding of
anatomy, proportions, and the nuances of form.
This skill is invaluable for creating believable
representations of the human figure, whether your
goal is realism, or creative expressions infused
with your unique artistic voice and style. Develop
your observational and life drawing skills in this
immersive Life Drawing workshop. Through a range
of exercises, you will learn how to use gesture,
line, proportion, composition, volume and form to
draw from a life model. This workshop is equally
about experimentation of style and technical skill
building. An excellent compliment to drawing,
illustration and animation practices, as well as
an important practice on its own, this workshop
will help you build confidence in your drawing
skills.
Material List: Be prepared for your
course. Download the material list to source and
purchase your supplies before your first
class.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
Painting
CSPN 102
CS26/SP
Description
Painting from life trains your eye in a way that
no other discipline does, allowing artists to
represent their unique vision and experience of
the world around them. In this course, you work
with life models, still life arrangements and the
surrounding environment to explore the intricacies
of the human form and complexity of life to create
dynamic compositions. You will develop an
understanding of light, shadow and form, and
practice observational techniques that will help
you translate what you see onto the canvas and
discover the satisfaction of painting from life.
By the end of the course, you'll have the skills
to create expressive paintings that showcase your
ability to represent the world through
observation.
Material List: Be prepared for your
course. Download the material list to purchase
items before your first class.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
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