Visual Arts Brampton
This class is ideal for those who want to take their drawing into colour. Working through exercises for drawing proficiency, learn drawing techniques, and finding new ways of seeing and drawing with colour. In addition to values; students will be guided into transitioning those value studies into colour using coloured pencil.
Instruction will include demonstrations and examples of all techniques and exercises, as well as positive feedback.
Details & Registration
Ages: 16+
Dates: Tuesday, July 8 to August 12, 2025 Sold Out
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Holiday: No class July 29
Sessions: 5
Price: $180 for non-members, $162 with a membership
Materials: Additional Purchase Required - See Materials List
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
What Students will Learn
- Shading techniques to create form in coloured pencil
- Colour theory
- Mixing colours
- What is negative space and why is it important
About the Instructor
Stephanie Schirm
Stephanie Schirm began her career as a fashion designer, studying in Europe. While designing in the Toronto fashion district, she also created a number of fashion illustrations for catalogues, storyboards, and advertisements for current Canadian Designers.
She eventually left the fashion industry to become a graduate of OCAD in Communication and Design. Only then to enter the Liturgical world of Design, where she established Labyrinth Studios Inc, designing and manufacturing religious garments and sanctuary décor for Churches across Canada and the US.
Her passion for drawing, painting and designing lead her to sharing her knowledge, over 10 years ago with the Continuing Education in Guelph and as Fashion Illustration instructor for Mohawk College in Hamilton. Since then she has taught in a number of different establishments thorough out the GTA area.
Materials
We ask that students have:
- Sketchbook 9" x 12" Hot Press (Very Smooth)
- PRISMA Coloured Pencil Kit 48 Colours
- White eraser
- Kneadable eraser
- X-acto Knife
- Fine sandpaper