Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts

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Thank you for registering for John David Anderson&#39;s painting class Beyond Subject Matter. &nbsp;This class will take place on Friday evening, 6 pm to 8 pm, and on Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. &nbsp;We are working to build our roster of programs and classes for BMFA members, artists, and the broader community, and your feedback will be invaluable. &nbsp;For more information about BMFA events and programs, please visit www. bmfa.ca or email admin@bmfa.on.ca.&nbsp;Sincerely,Karin ModottoChair, BMFAadmin@bmfa.on.ca

Beyond Subject MatterFriday November 28, 6 pm -8 pm DemonstrationSaturday November 29, 10 pm to 4 pm  Practice John David AndersonSold Out! Go beyond recording subject matter and explore the dynamics of using colour, value and shape to create expressive, vibrant paintings. On Friday evening John will demonstrate a step by step block in, a developed block in and how to finish.  On Saturday participants will complete a painting staged as he demonstrated on Friday night but using a different subject.  This class is suitable for a beginner or intermediate level. Materials List   <div><table><tbody><tr><td>Canvas</td><td>1 or 2 canvases (having a spare is handy), 12” x 16” or larger up to 16”x 24” or larger for experienced painters</td></tr><tr><td>Palette</td><td>12” x 16” paper pad</td></tr><tr><td>Palette knife</td><td>2” long diamond end</td></tr><tr><td>Brushes</td><td>Size:  1 inch Flats, long handle, synthetic bristle for acrylics, natural bristle flats for oil.  Preferably not brights.</td></tr><tr><td>Miscellaneous</td><td>Sketchbook for notes, masking tape</td></tr><tr><td>Acrylic </td><td>Matte medium</td></tr><tr><td>Oil</td><td>Windsor and Newton Light Liquid Gel</td></tr><tr><td>Colours</td><td>Alizarin Crimson OR Permanent Rose, Cadmium Yellow Pale, Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) Titanium White</td></tr><tr><td>Before You Come to Class</td><td>Acrylic Painters:  Seal your canvas with matte medium or Golden Gac100Oil:  Seal your canvas with Golden Gac100 and allow it to dry.  Coat with a thin (not watered down) coat of gesso and you’ll be shocked at how wonderful the surface has become</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><table><tbody><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table></div>

Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts

Beyond Subject Matter: Using Value, Shape and Colour to Express Joy

65 Simcoe St

BMFA Member

$150

Non Member

$175