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Due to the most recent Provincial Health Order, most of our in-person adult art classes will be moving online until further notice.

This activity has already started, but registrations are still being accepted.
Dec 3, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021
Location: Place des Arts Online
Facility: Online Video Series
Gender: Coed
Spaces: 44 openings remaining
Registration Dates: Standard registration opens: Nov 30, 2020 9am
Internet registration opens: Nov 30, 2020 7am
Last day for Internet registration: Aug 31, 2021 9am

Description: Explore the mysterious world of abstract art in this online visual arts series! View five videos by artist and educator Marlene Lowden to discover how artists use the elements of design to express themselves while experimenting with materials you have at home. Through a series of fun activities in each video, you will be introduced to each element of design and learn how to interpret these elements when looking at abstract art. This video series is suitable for all ages and ability levels, gather your household or tune in with friends virtually and begin creating!

Notes:
The first video is available on Place des Arts’ public YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/0bA1f_uR3e8.
To access these videos, you will be prompted during registration to enter a Gmail email address. Once registered, you will receive four emails from YouTube by 12:00pm (noon) the Thursday following your registration. Please note that videos will be sent by January 7 for registrations between December 18-January 3. This series includes the following videos:
Video 2: Learn about colour and texture by playing with paint and experimenting with mark-making tools.
Video 3: Explore how shape and size create meaning through collage activities.
Video 4: Learn how value can create a mood or feeling in a work of art and practice with painting.
Video 5: Review the seven elements of design and learn some techniques to create art with intention.
Marlene recommends between 20-30 minutes to complete each activity, and each video contains 2 activities. Playback options include the ability to pause, go forward or backward as well as subtitles.
You will need some basic art supplies to complete the exercises. View the complete list of supplies and video resources here.
Marlene Lowden is a painter, facilitator and yoga teacher. She co-hosts an annual art and yoga retreat in Spain and connects to her community as an instructor in schools and at art festivals. She is a proud alumni member of Thrive Art Studios, an international collective of female artists. Marlene is honoured to have her artwork in private and public collections in Canada and internationally
Fees for our online visual arts series are non-refundable.
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Instructor: Marlene Lowden