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By popular demand, Visual Arts Brampton is now offering a Sunday youth Art FUNdamentals for Ages 9-12 class starting on February 14, 2016 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

This introductory program is designed for youth interested in learning to draw or improve their skills and will cover an array of topics including: Drawing in pencil, drawing from the human form, shapes, proportions, print making and watercolour painting.

These classes will be lead by instructor Paul Paradiso, a graduate of OCAD University and currently a teacher for the Peel District School Board.

Registrations are being accepted now. To sign-up please complete a registration form and drop it off in person at the Visual Arts Brampton studio. Payment is accepted in the form of cash or cheque. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Local artist Rahul Jain has created some tutorials for those looking to get started with drawing in pen and ink. The tutorials begin with step by step instructions on how to draw several elements of nature such as tree trunks and foliage and then move on to combine the individual elements into a landscape drawing. Templates can be downloaded and printed to use as a guide to learn and improve techniques.

Get Started with Drawing Landscapes in Pen & Ink

Drawing simple landscapes with pen and ink is a great way to spend your time creatively and is surprisingly easy to learn.

Thank you to all of the Holiday Show & Sale vendors who participated this year! If you would like more information on the items for sale at our show, please contact the vendors:

• Amanda Busby - Artist - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - www.facebook.com/amandabusbyartist
• Amika Designs - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Betty Dog Co. - Erin Richard - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Cherished Memories - Concetta Fala - www.concetta.ca
• Fiona's Fun Stitches - Megan Angelini - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - fionasfunstitches.etsy.com
• -K- (Handmade Soaps & Oil) - Khadija - 647-830-5050
• Maky's Bows - Michelle Howard - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - makysbows.etsy.com
• Pet & People Portraits - Thea Jansen - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Raebelle Designs - Rachel Crysler - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - instagram.com/raebelle83
• Soulz Creation - Preet Pooni - 647-213-3287 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Stampin' Up! - Kelly McBride - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• The Chai Palace - www.thechaipalace.com

Our students and volunteers were busy little elves this past month preparing for the annual Shoppers World Brampton Santa Claus parade. The VAB Holiday Express train was constructed and decorated by our Arts & Crafts for Kids classes with self portraits in the windows and holiday themed cut-outs all over. Our students and volunteers enjoyed walking the parade route and handing out candy canes to the spectators. Thanks to everyone who participated, and thank you to Shoppers World Brampton for organizing the parade!