The Spirit of Watercolour

When:
Thursday Evenings, Sept 6th through Oct. 25th, 2012. (8 weeks)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1ST AT 4PM - only 8 spots available!
registration deposit must be paid in full to reserve your spot.

Class Fee: 315.00 for members, 350.00 for non-members
The first 100.00 must be paid to register

How to register:
Drop by UAS Satellite Gallery to pay your deposit: 343 11th ave SW
Register online at http://www.uascalgary.org/courses-and-workshops.html
you do not need a paypal account to use this function.

Course Description:
Learn the basics of this versatile and challenging medium. This eight week class will introduce you to the beautiful world of watercolor painting. Through demonstrations and hands-on experimentation you will learn techniques and tricks that will help you to control the medium and avoid relying on unpredictable “happy accidents”.

Requirements:
No experience necessary! Educational resources will be provided, Students will receive a list of materials to purchase on their first class.

Instructor Bio:
Janice Blaine is a professional commercial artist working out of Calgary. Throughout her career, she has worked on a wide variety of projects ranging from pre-production animation to design and illustration of children’s books. Her illustrations have appeared on the covers of numerous magazines and books. Her cover illustrations for Neo-opsis issue #20 was recently nominated for an Aurora Award. She currently works as the Production Manager at EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing as well as the commercial artist for Financial Guides. She is the illustrator and designer for the Financial Foundations Children’s Book Series. Her most recent project is the EDGE Books’ upcoming short fiction anothology URBAN GREEN MAN, co-edited with author Adria Laycraft. Her personal practice is fuelled by a passion for storytelling and a love of nature. Her paintings explore the universal language of myth and folklore. To see her work visit her website at www.paintersblock.com

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About UAS
A Contemporary Art and Education Facility

UAS is a non-profit, artist-run organization that provides infrastructure and peer-juried exhibition space to Calgary's pre-emerging artists and showcases visual arts and artists from diverse cultures and communities within the city. UAS functions as a community for artists just finishing their arts education and acts as a meeting place for artists, arts administrators and the public.
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