Studio Series with Darlene Kulig – Acrylic Painting: More Reference to Essence
More Reference to Essence – An exploration into design elements and colour theory!
Saturdays May 3rd and May 10, 2025
Arts Etobicoke will be hosting a series of creative workshops at their storefront gallery located at 4893A Dundas Street West.
My “More Reference to Essence” workshop is a two day course on Saturday May 3rd and Saturday May 10th, 2025 between 10:30 am and 03:00 pm.
Introducing a Series of Art Classes!
In this series of two weekly in-person workshops, participants will learn a new skill taught by professional artist Darlene Kulig. Workshops will be in a variety of disciplines. This is a great opportunity for people wanting to learn a new artistic skill. All materials will be provided by Arts Etobicoke.
Ages 16+
When: Saturdays, May 3 and May 10, 10:30am to 3:00pm
Cost: $100 +HST for each full day workshop (all supplies included)
All proceeds from this class will go towards supporting our free community programming.
“Darlene’s whole approach to teaching (and painting) is so delightful, engaging and life affirming! I’d never really painted before, but the class I’ve just finished with her has started me on a great new journey. I’m really grateful for having had the opportunity to learn from such a gifted artist.”
Lee
MORE Reference to Essence
Painting: “From Reference to Essence” explores design elements and colour theory to build the artist’s tool box and offers insights to open the heart of an artist to discover their “essence”. Students will work with drawing tools, thumbnail sketches and acrylic paints. We will reconnect with the divergent thinking of a child. Finding courage to be in the moment and make personal art is a liberating and life changing thing. Each week class will start with a fun short lecture. I will bring something that I am working on to better understand my step by step process. I will bring art books for students to “copy” if they are not ready to start something original. Or students are welcome to bring their own reference or to copy my style.
WEEK ONE
We will look at the colour wheel and mix complex neutrals. Understanding value is the foundation to making art. Learning to see colour as a value and a
temperature (warm or cool) is critical to making successful art. Students will have open studio time to paint.
WEEK TWO
Students will learn about composition and how to “decide” or “choose” which shapes go where by blocking out their work. We will breakdown how to move colour through your work to create balance and harmony.
Venue: Arts Etobicoke
4893A Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario M9A 1B2
Upcoming Dates:
May 3, 2025 10:30 am – 03:00 pm.
May 10, 2025 10:30 am – 03:00 pm.