Course catalogue

INSTRUCTOR Sarah van Sloten

Break free from representational painting! Let go and create abstract and non-objective paintings based on your interests. Get introduced to historical and contemporary examples and approaches to abstraction with an emphasis on the materials used, the process, and the impact of the relationship between form and content. 

Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.

INSTRUCTOR Lori Lukasewich

Acrylic paints are so versatile and perfect for those who are new to painting. Learn the basics of colour theory, paint mixing, application techniques, and composition. 

You will work through a series of projects while you develop your skills and gain confidence in your painting abilities. Subject matter will focus on still-life and landscape. 

Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 

Please Note: Start & End dates refer to open & closing of registration, NOT the start or end of the course

In this course, you'll learn the fundamentals of After Effects and how to create simple animation techniques using the software. 

You will be introduced to the basic interface, and gain an understanding of how to create compositions, import assets, in addition to learning compositing and colour grading principles. You will also learn basic motion graphics techniques by animating shapes and text, and how to create movement and keyframes alongside an audio track.

About Micros:

• Register & start WHENEVER
• Self paced & learner driven
• No scheduled class
• 6 Months to Finish

INSTRUCTOR: Samantha Charette

No Class: February 19

Drawing botanical and fruit forms from life takes careful perception and good hand eye coordination. You will develop keen observational drawing skills through a number of studio-based assignments and be introduced to colour theory and how to successfully use colour pencils to get rich, vibrant colours. 

Participate in class discussions and critiques to help your progress. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.

INSTRUCTOR: Amy Bouchard

Learn the foundational skills of wheel throwing through hands-on instruction and practice. Create one-of-a-kind pieces as you work on simple assignments and get comfortable at the wheel.

 Finish your projects by glazing and firing them as the final step in the process. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.

INSTRUCTOR Samantha Charette  

Work with different media and combine them to create unexpected, visually exciting works of art. Grow your understanding of collaging and layering, using a variety of media, techniques, and materials, as you layer, build up, and scratch away your surface, creating pieces that are totally unique.

Learn about historical and contemporary artists who have used collage techniques and participate in group discussions and critiques to fuel your own practice. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.

INSTRUCTOR: Shawn Chamberlain  

Learn the fundamentals of colour theory and more. Colour is a key component in art, design, and illustration, setting the tone of what you are communicating.

 You will select colours to work for you through a series of projects that will deepen your understanding of how colour is essential to your work’s effectiveness and success. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.

INSTRUCTOR Nick Rooney

Get (re)introduced to and study the elements and principles of design thoroughly as you consider how you use them in your art practice to communicate clearly and concisely. Through a series of drawing exercises focused on creating mood, directing the viewer's eye, evoking emotion, and using composition purposefully, you will more fully develop your visual communication skills to create intentionally.

Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.

Please Note: Start & End dates refer to open & closing of registration, NOT the start or end of a course. 

In this course, you'll be introduced to software used in digital animation: Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, & Toon Boom Harmony.

Explore the differences between traditional, hand drawn, & digital animation. Learn to use each program on its own and with each other while practicing to use essential tools. Demonstrate mastery of basic skills and technical understanding through exciting projects and have your work evaluated by experts. 

About Micros:

• Register & start WHENEVER
• Self paced & learner driven
• No scheduled classes
• 6 Months to Finish

INSTRUCTOR: Nick Rooney

No Class: February 19

Gain confidence and fundamental skills in drawing as you work through a series of projects designed to increase your perceptive abilities and eye-hand coordination. 

Focus on the elements of drawing, observation, and composition as you explore a variety of drawing media and techniques. Please see your course supply list online.

Be sure to come prepared for the first class.

INSTRUCTOR: Marcia Harris

Focus on improving your drawing skills while you experiment with different types of drawing media, including graphite, charcoal, and conte crayons. You will continue to improve your understanding of the art elements and principles as you focus on composition and a variety of drawing techniques. Think about what you are communicating with your drawings and develop your ability to speak about your work during the critique session each class. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.

INSTRUCTOR Aaron Sidorenko

The human figure is a fascinating subject for both beginners and experienced artists. Working with a live model, use a variety of media and gain studio experience in gesture and analytical figure drawing, modeling of form and space through light and shadow, perspective, proportion, and different drawing techniques and methods.

 Please see your course supply list online and come prepared for the first class.  

INSTRUCTOR Marcia Harris

The human figure has provided artists of all disciplines and skill levels with endless possibilities. Now you can concentrate on the figure as you paint from a live, nude model in the studio each week. You will discuss the proportions of the figure while you also focus on tone, colour, form, and the relationships of space within your surface.

 You will look at examples from art history and discuss how to add expression and emotion to your work. The use of oil or acrylic paints is optional and individual technical guidance will be provided for both mediums. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 

Please Note: Start & End dates refer to open & closing of registration, NOT the start or end of the course.

In this course, you'll learn and apply fundamental principles of animation. 

Learn to communicate personality, emotions, & behaviour through short motion assignments, while exploring conceptual, aesthetic, and technical approaches. 

Work in or out of the digital realm; however, all project post-production will be created using digital software. Create projects to demonstrate your mastery of foundational skills & principles, then have your work evaluated by experts. 

About Micros:

• Register and start WHENEVER
• Self paced and learner driven
• No scheduled classes
• 6 Months to Finish

INSTRUCTOR: Robert Lewis 

Learn the basic processes of hot glasswork in a fully equipped, professional hot shop studio. Focus on solid and simple blown forms in a small class setting, giving you plenty of work time and access to your instructor for assistance and coaching. The last class meeting will provide cold working time to complete your pieces.

 NOTE: ONLY natural fibre clothing (cotton), long pants, and closed-toe shoes are mandatory in the hot shop at all times. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.

INSTRUCTOR: Robert Lewis

Expand your knowledge of hot glasswork as you develop your skills further in a small class setting with lots of individualized instruction. Challenge yourself and try creating different forms and working with colour. 

The last class meeting will provide cold working time to complete your pieces. NOTE: ONLY natural fibre clothing (cotton), long pants, and closed-toe shoes are always mandatory in the hot shop. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.

INSTRUCTOR: Lyndsay Wasko

Learn the elements of branding, whether for a person, a product, or a company, and how to create something so it’s easily recognizable by consumers. 

You will discuss what a brand can accomplish and identify the best questions to ask to help define a brand identity and determine brand objectives. Look at good and bad examples as you begin a brand strategy for yourself. 

Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.  

NOTE: This course emphasizes hand skills; work is not done on a computer.

INSTRUCTOR: Samantha Haslam

Increase your ability to communicate ideas visually as you learn about the different markets where illustration is commonly used.

Discuss how to take an idea and explore it visually in order to expand on it and create a finished piece.

Look at examples to help your understanding as you work on weekly illustrations. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.