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Art Mentoring with Mirja Vahala:
Ways to Make Great Artwork
Four Fridays each.
Session One: January 6 - 27
Session Two: Feb 3 - March 3, 2023
To register: Call Selkirk College at 250.354.3220 or book online*
Cost: $160 + GST
*As of this publication, the online booking is not yet live. Email me if you want to know when you can book online.
This is your opportunity to gain more skills and insights on how to better your artwork.
Mirja speaks briefly with you before the start date to identify what you want to do or improve, whatever your level. She coaches you in your unique art process, while honouring your personal style.
What to expect during your art mentoring session:
- Each session begins with a new topic such as 'Ways to start a Painting'
- Mirja will ask for your goals and requests
- Each artist works on individual projects
- Artists bring their own supplies
- Mirja attends each artist for several minutes providing discussion and resources
- Before sessions end, there is a group discussion about finished artwork in regards to design, colour and techniques. (Participation is optional)
- Upon request, individual lesson plans and projects are provided.
- A maximum of 10 artists per three-hour session
Lessons you can take during art mentoring:
- Drawing and / or Painting for True Beginners
- Intermediate to Advanced Drawing and Painting Lessons
- Learn how to use drawing tools, watercolour, acrylics, pastels and oils. (All levels)
What Mirja Vahala art mentoring does for you:
- Simplifies the complexities of making art
- Provides helpful questions to ask of your art in progress (powerful!)
- Helps you to start, get unstuck and finish
- Teaches you time-proven art principles
- Suggests when to give up and start over — and why
- Provides feedback (not criticism) based on art principles
- Provides a community of like-minded artists
Mirja’s knowledge base includes:
- Mastering methods
- Composition and design
- Drawing techniques for drawers and painters
- Mixing and understanding colour
- Landscape painting
- Instruction for all genres and levels
- Portrait drawing (people and animals)
- Fun painting techniques
- Painting projects and lessons
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