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Levels 5-8 build on the wet, dry and mixed techniques from Levels 1-4 while introducing methods used to render specific subjects: landscapes, skies, floral, still life, animals and buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour instructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beginner workshops are hosted by artist \u003cstrong\u003eMcCrory Skuce\u003c\/strong\u003e, a graduate of AUArts (Alberta University of the Arts).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Levels 5-8 you focus on one subject area each workshop and explore the techniques specific to it, while being introduced to the fundamentals behind finished works of art: composition, form, perspective, focal area, value balance, and colour and mark harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour theory and colour mixing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark-making techniques specific to each subject\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper brush handling and palette management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt fundamentals: form, composition, perspective, focal area, value balance, colour and mark harmony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 5 —\u003c\/strong\u003e Landscape \/ Skies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 6 —\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral \/ Still Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 7 —\u003c\/strong\u003e Animals, Butterflies, Birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 8 —\u003c\/strong\u003e Buildings \/ Boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFall 2026 \u0026amp; Winter 2027 Dates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFridays · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctober 9, 16, 23 \u0026amp; 30, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFebruary 5, 12, 19 \u0026amp; 26, 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSundays · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctober 18, 25, November 1 \u0026amp; 8, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFebruary 7, 14, 21 \u0026amp; 28, 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday evenings · 6:00 – 9:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(new for fall 2026)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctober 13, 20, 27 \u0026amp; November 3, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFebruary 9, 16, 23 \u0026amp; March 2, 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll class supplies are provided. 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