2015 - 1000 Islands Summer School of the Arts
Welcome to 1000 Islands Summer School of the Arts
For more than 45 years, St. Lawrence College has offered 1000 Islands Summer
School of the Arts, a series of art courses that allow you to explore your creative
spirit in the heart of a spectacular, world-renowned tourist region. Courses range
from two to five days in length and are specially designed to develop your creativity in a variety of artistic mediums. More than 25 exciting courses are available
on our campuses in Brockville, Cornwall and Kingston this June, July and August.
Please review the guide, and see samples of our instructors’ artwork.
Need a place to stay? Consider our campus residence rooms all within close
proximity to the majestic St. Lawrence River.
We hope you enjoy our fresh new look and consider our exciting lineup of courses
to enrich your skills. We look forward to having you join us at the 1000 Islands
Summer School of the Arts 2015.
Lynn Walker
Associate Dean, Online and Continuing Education
[email protected]
Contents
Week 1 June 22 – 28
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Week 2 June 29 – July 5
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Week 3 July 6 – 12
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Week 4 July 13 – 19
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Week 5 July 20 – 26
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Week 6 July 27-August 2
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1000 Islands Summer School of the Arts - Week 1: June 22 – 28
Guest Artist Brian Smith
Brian Smith graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design
in Toronto, Canada in 1969. For over 40 years he has been both a
professional, award-winning graphic designer and a practicing
fine artist focusing on classical drawing and painting from the
figure. His works are in collections across North America and he
has exhibited in numerous juried and invitational shows, recently
winning “Best in show” in both the Etobicoke Annual Juried
Exhibition and the Colour & Form Society Annual Juried Exhibition. Brian has taught classes and workshops on life drawing,
portraiture and figurative abstraction for over 20 years and has
been on the faculty of the Ontario College of Art and Design, The
Koffler Centre for the Arts, Haliburton School of The Arts, Curry’s
Art School, Visual Arts Mississauga and Neilson Park Creative
Centre, as well as conducting Master Classes in his own studio.
Brian is currently accepting portrait commissions and gallery
inquiries as well as workshop engagements.
Figurative Abstraction - Guest Artist Brian Smith GENI2500
Feel like your figure paintings are tight and you don’t know how
to loosen up? Well, this workshop is perfect for you. We all get
a little tense painting the human body but working with Brian for
this week will teach you to search out the shapes of the figure,
the organic, simple forms that will allow you to let go and be
more playful. We will work with draped and undraped models in
short and long poses with attention paid to composition, colour
theory and a look at many contemporary figurative abstract
artists’ work. As always, this will be a very supportive group with
positive critiquing at the end of each project.
Instructor: B. Smith
Mon - Fri June 22 - June 26, 9:00AM-4:00PM, $450.00
B. Smith
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1000 Islands Summer School of the Arts - Week 1: June 22 – 28
Week 1 (June 22-28)
Golden Demo (FREE) GENI2500
Golden Artist Colours’ products are professional quality materials
that are continuously extending creative opportunities for artists
and strengthening industry standards. The GOLDEN acrylic
system is unique in the ways in which the materials can be used
in concert and in combination, making blending and application
opportunities endless. These exciting and often unexpected
results feed the imaginations of artists across the globe, leading
to breakthroughs in painting and art making and supporting a
process of continuous discovery that catalyzes new product
development.
Instructor: J. Holben
Fri June 26, 7:00 - 9:00PM
Must register 3 days in advance of class.
J. Holben
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Photo Transfer to Canvas ARTS86C
Join Joan for a two day workshop on instant photo transfer
to raw canvas. Joan will demonstrate a new look on painted
canvas. Small pieces of plastic are the new and latest look for
transfer techniques. You should be able to complete three pieces
each on different surfaces. Mediums are supplied by instructor.
Instructor: J. Holben
Sat, Sun June 27 - June 28, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $123.12
1000 Islands Summer School of the Arts - Week 2: June 29 – July 5
Week 2 (June 29-July 5)
Portrait Workshop ARTS403
Joan will teach and demonstrate the art of portraiture. In this
four day workshop, you will complete a portrait each day. The
drawing on the canvas could be a portrait or children playing.
There are many possibilities. Come out and enjoy yourself.
Instructor: J. Holben
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri June 29 - July 3, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $246.24
How to Make an Effective Slideshow ARTS163
Have you ever wanted to make an interesting slideshow from
your travel photos, or make summer soccer memorable? Present
your art portfolio in an attractive, professional way. Learn how to
tell your story, how to choose images and music, add text, insert
a video clip or record your voice. The first day will be a demonstration of how to use Pro Show software by building a travel
slideshow together. The second day students will build their own
slideshow with assistance from the instructor.
Instructor: M. Korab-Laskowska
Thu, Fri July 2 - July 3, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $123.12
M. Korab-Laskowska
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1000 Islands Summer School of the Arts - Week 3: July 6 - 12
Week 3 (July 6-12)
Basic Photography (Cornwall Campus) ARTS86
This course is for beginners who wish to go beyond “taking
snapshots” to “creating” photographs. Basic camera features,
operations and use will be addressed. While this course emphasizes the technical aspects of photography, we will discuss composition, nature and people photography. Take this course if you
wish to get control as opposed to surprises in your photography.
Instructor: B. Carrière
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu July 6 - July 9, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $164.16
Bring camera and instruction manual to class.
Creation with Mixed Media and Collage ARTS403
Mixed media & collage technique is a very exciting process
which lets you create a realistic or an abstract image. During this
course students will learn to combine a variety of materials as
a means of personal expression and distinct visual vocabulary.
With a creative spirit, you will be encouraged to explore and
experiment with new ideas and concepts, using old magazines,
photos, stamps, postcards, old maps, ribbons, pieces of fabrics,
dry leaves, old letters, tissue paper and original unusual materials. You will learn how to make paperless transfers of printed and
photocopied materials, different methods of mounting the objects
to the working surface and more. Composition and design
principles will be addressed and personal creative expression
and uniqueness will be encouraged. This is a no stress, relaxed
course that allows students to develop a new way of looking at
art creation process. Suitable for all levels.
Instructor: A. Krak-Kepka
Mon - Fri July 6 - July 10, 9:00AM-4:00PM, $307.80
$25 materials fee due at first class
A. Krak-Kepka
B. Carrière
Crafts as a Business - Make It, Show It, Sell It ARTS46
Are you an art student ready to launch your career? Are you in
mid career ready for a creative change or someone considering
turning your creative hobby into a business? This course is a
great jump-start to help you identify your niche in the marketplace, recognize the correct tools required, and grow your
business. Effective marketing and promotion is often not an easy
roll for an artist/craftsmen. Knowledge of marketing trends and
a professional business image are essential to the development
of a small business and an artist’s career. We will guide you
through the basics of getting started. Craft shows, trade shows,
booth design, wholesale, artist statements, portfolios, marketing,
promotion and social networking (websites, mail chimp, blogs,
Facebook, etc.) everything it takes for personal and financial
success.
Instructor: M. Miller
Mon - Fri July 6 - July 10, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $307.80
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Crazy for Constable: Painting the Summer Sky in Watercolour
ARTS6001B
Capturing the grandeur and movement of the summer sky can
make or break a landscape, and that’s why the great British
painter of all things celestial, John Constable, was famous for his
practiced skies. This class will look at the sky and clouds as design elements in the landscape, underpainting for effect in skies
of all seasons, washes and transparencies, dramatic cumulus
clouds and the role reversals required to paint dawn and dusk
successfully. Demonstrations and colour handouts included.
Instructor: M. Robinson
Mon, Tue, Wed July 6 - July 8,
9:00AM - 4:00PM, $184.68
M. Robinson
1000 Islands Summer School of the Arts - Week 3: July 6 - 12
Experimental Drawing Workshop (Kingston Campus) ARTS6000
This workshop aims to “free up” approaches to image making,
in particular drawing and composition. Focusing on the process
rather than the end product, participants will follow a variety
of exercises that are based on contemporary image making
processes, historical “looking back” and personal experiences.
This is not a “how to do” workshop. Rather, it is an approach
that embraces change, fluidity of mind and opening up to unknown and invaluable possibilities in creativity and expression.
Discussions, critiques and analysis of students’ output will take
place throughout. This workshop will interest participants who
are keen to widen their experience and search for a personal
approach to drawing, painting and working in the visual arts. The
wide variety of exercises will spark the imagination, inspire, test
your creativity and challenge your aesthetic sensibilities.
Instructor: M. Amar
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri July 6 - July 10, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $307.80
Intensive Basic Photography (Beginner/Intermediate) PHOT2
This is an intensive course designed for those with different
photographic experiences and to offer an individual approach to
every student. Each day will include presentation, shooting time,
image analysis and post-processing using one of the following
programs: Lightroom, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, NIK filters
(your choice of software). Students will gain an understanding
of light, exposure and his/her own camera possibilities and
limitations. More advanced topics will include HDR technique,
architectural, night photography and flash. Students will be given
projects to develop their creativity and technical skills. There will
be an evening field trip to downtown Brockville for architectural
and night photography.
Instructor: M. Korab-Laskowska
Mon - Fri July 6 - July 10, 9:00AM-4:00PM, $307.80
M. Amar
Rodin - Metamorphoses (Bus Trip) GENI2500
Rodin’s tremendous power of expression for humanity, passionately and dramatically, has held him in world reknown for over a
century. This exhibit elucidates the working process in Rodin’s
studio, the drawings and watercolours, life study, his imagination, his muse, into the plaster studies and marbles, and finally
the collaborative craftsmanship of full-size bronze sculptures.
This exhibition focuses on the metamorphic nature of Rodin’s
complex, turbulent, richly convoluted forms starring The Walking
Man and 200 figures that inspired his life oeuvre.
Instructor: A. Mossop
Tue July 7, 8:00AM - 8:00PM, $105.00
Depart front doors of Brockville Campus: 8am
Depart Montreal: 5:15pm
Arrive Brockville: 7:30–8pm
There will be an introductory talk about Rodin on the bus.
M. Korab-Laskowska
Painting Rodin - Divining our Humanity ARTS6015
In this four day drawing and painting workshop, inspired by
Rodin, learn to use his studio process of drawing and modeled
aquettespa to create powerfully expressive human images for
painting. Working from life models, anatomy instruction and
sketches of Rodin’s sculptures, you will draw and paint studies
from which you will paint a final image. Oil (no solvent) or acrylic.
Instructor: A. Mossop
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri July 6 - July 10, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $307.80
You must register separately for the Tuesday bus trip to
Rodin exhibit in Montreal.
A. Mossop
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1000 Islands Summer School of the Arts - Week 4: July 13 - 19
Week 4 (July 13-19)
Advanced Photography I (Cornwall Campus) PHOT25
This course responds to the needs of serious amateur photographers who want to go to the next level. The course will have two
aspects: technical (exposure, zone system, use of specialized
equipment etc.); and a focus on applying technical knowledge to
nature, landscape, macro, wildlife and people photography. From
understanding light and colour to composition, this course will
provide the knowledge required to “create” beautiful photos vs.
“grabbing” shots.
Instructor: B. Carrière
Mon - Fri July 13 - July 17, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $205.20
Bring camera and manual to first class.
B. Carrière
Digital Photography PHOT12
This is an exciting course which introduces students to many
different aspects of photography. Students will develop an understanding of how colour, shapes, lighting, and framing contribute
to make a great photo. Students will be given projects to develop
their photography skills and make picture taking more successful and enjoyable. They will take indoor and outdoor photos of
abstract shapes, scenic, still life, portraiture, and architectural
images. A field trip adventure is scheduled on the third day for
architecture and scenic photography.
Instructor: K. Atcheson
Mon - Fri July 13 - July 17, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $307.80
Bring camera, manual, memory cards, and USB plug.
Intuitive Painting ARTS6004
In this course, you will focus on the process of exploration
and discovery, allowing you to stay playful and spontaneous
with a fresh approach to the artwork. You will learn how to
create unique, expressive, colorful paintings using a variety of
techniques which include basic painting rules, with innovative
self-expression and a variety of unexpected tools, using different
layers, variations in texture in imaginary and vibrant colors.
Your approach to these paintings will be fearless, forgiving and
spontaneous as a process of discovery.
Instructor: A. Krak-Kepka
Mon - Fri July 13 - July 17, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $307.80
$20 materials fee due at first class.
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K. Atcheson
A. Krak-Kepka
1000 Islands Summer School of the Arts - Week 4: July 13 - 19
Writer’s Retreat: The Art of Story (Kingston Campus)
WRIT69
This one-week intensive writing retreat will help
you unleash the writer inside you! Learn practical
techniques for creating full length works of fiction.
In-class and writing exercises will help you structure
plots, develop characters and master narrative style.
The course is designed for both beginning and experienced writers who want a better understanding of
what makes stories work.
Instructor: G. Strathy
Mon - Fri July 13 - July 17, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $307.80
Soft Slabs & Surface Decoration ARTS180
During this 4 day course you will explore a plethora of
surface decoration techniques while learning to build
bowls and vases with soft slabs. Techniques include
using stencils, making plaster texture tiles, designing
stamps and stencils, using shellac and wax resist,
and decorating with underglazes.
Instructor: M. McDiarmid
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu July 13 - July 16,
9:00AM-4:00PM, $281.24
M. McDiarmid
Painting and Composition: Alex Colville ARTS6021B
Learn to create powerful narrative compositions in painting by studying how the father of magic realism, Canadian icon Alex Colville,
creates clear precise images melding the common and extraordinary, evoking the temporal and the timeless. Learn how to simplify
the forms and to organize the shapes of your subject on an underlying net to lead the eye around the image and into the story. Painting
medium of choice. All levels welcome.
Instructor: A. Mossop
Mon, Tue, Wed July 13 - July 15,
9:00AM - 4:00PM, $184.68
B. Shackles
Landscape Colour Transitions: Watercolour ARTS71
This course is an exploration of colour transitions in landscape painting. The student will paint the campus landscape “plein air” in the
studio from his or her field sketches. Concepts explored will include the colour of distance, shadows, atmosphere, flats and verticals,
colour composition and colour choices.
Instructor: B. Shackles
Wed, Thu, Fri July 15 - July 17, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $184.68
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1000 Islands Summer School of the Arts - Week 5: July 20 - 26
Week 5 (July 20-26)
Advanced Photography II (Cornwall Campus) PHOT26
This course addresses the skills and knowledge required to “create artistic photos”. The focus is on the aesthetics of photography (eg. composition, advanced use of light, advanced colour
theory etc.) This course assumes basic knowledge of camera
controls and exposure. The course emphasis is on the creative/
artistic aspects of creating successful photos. This course can
be taken by anyone having taken the Basic course or an equivalent amount of knowledge and experience.
Instructor: B. Carrière
Mon,Tue, Wed July 20 - July 22, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $123.12
Big and Bold Acrylics ARTS6004
Create your own masterpiece following the morning demo. You
will work with large canvas’s (24” x 30”), big brushes and lots
of colour. The focus will be on colour relationships and design
elements. The last day will be a studio day to finish your work.
There will be a final critique.
Instructor: M. Grothier
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu July 20 -July 23, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $246.24
Specialties in Traditional Rug Hooking ARTS1048
This is a course designed to teach the student to hook a fine-cut
pictorial. There will be a choice of several scenes involving water and local landmarks. Choose one and personalize it with the
season of your choice and your own elements in the foreground.
The theory necessary to hook a realistic landscape will be
discussed with topics such as composition, depth and perspective, light source and the shading of architectural and natural
elements. Come and stretch your artistic talents!
Instructor: L. Boszormeny
Mon - Fri July 20 - July 24, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $307.80
$20 materials fee due at first class
M. Grothier
Watercolour Beginnings ARTS6001A
Experience the joy & wonder of watercolour. Learn all the basics
of materials, colour mixing, brush techniques, special effects &
tips to begin watercolour painting. Step by step demonstrations
& easy exercises will guide the beginner artist through the creative process. Discover how fun painting in watercolour can be.
Instructor: D. Godwin-Sheridan
Mon, Tue, Wed July 20 - July 22, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $184.68
Light, Dark and Everything in Between: The Still Life ARTS6021A
This course is an exploration of the still life. The student will
arrange and draw or paint a visually appealing and satisfying still
life. The student will study these still life concepts: lighting, staging and composition, form, shape and edge making using lights
and darks and everything in between. The concepts learned can
be applied to landscape and figurative painting.
Instructor: B. Shackles
Thu, Fri July 23 - July 24, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $123.12
L. Boszormeny
B. Shackles
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1000 Islands Summer School of the Arts - Week 6: July 27 - August 2
Week 6 (July 27-August 2)
Fibre Arts: Design, Technique and Practice (Kingston Campus)
ARTS91
This journey will help you to step ‘out of the box’, away from the
familiar, and start to create contemporary, one of a kind art quilts
or “Modern” bed quilts as you study the foundations of design.
Your focus will be on creating art work that can be used in your
studio practice, developing that new commitment to a series that
can carry on long after our week together.
You will explore color, work into a course sketchbook with art
and design techniques, and explore hands on sampling for
special effects on fabrics including indigo, batik, paint, dye, wet
felting, gel printing and screen work as you create original art.
Working with your classmates, you will share ideas, develop confidence in “design wall” exercises and stitch up a storm!
MetricsDuring this week you will listen to your intuition and find
the confidence to make independent decisions that will produce
art/quilts strong in colour and design. The goal is creating new
work, using fibre as your medium. Come play!
Instructor: B. Garner
Mon - Fri July 27 - July 31, 9:00AM - 5:00PM, $239.40
Simplified People Sketching ARTS6006
Learn a fun and easy approach to sketch and paint people.
Simple poses and simplifying groups of people using shape,
value, colour, light and shadow will be explored. Focus will be
on capturing the essence of the moment. Pencil, pen, ink and
watercolour.
Instructor: D. Godwin-Sheridan
Mon, Tue, Wed July 27 - July 29, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, $184.68
B. Garner
D. Godwin-Sheridan
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Registration and General Information
Step 1
Register online, by phone or in person. Register early to reserve
your seat and help avoid course cancellations.
Online
stlawrencecollege.ca
By Phone
If you leave a message after hours, we will return your call the
next business day.
Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm
Toll Free: 1-866-276-6601
Brockville: 613-345-0660 ext. 3283
In Person
Brockville
2288 Parkedale Ave
K6V 5X3
Cornwall
2 St. Lawrence Drive
K6H 4Z1
Kingston
100 Portsmouth Ave.
K7L 5A6
Step 2
Registering online or by phone? Have your credit card ready.
Credit cards, debit cards, cash and cheques accepted in
person. (Sorry, no post-dated cheques.)
Step 3
Once you have registered you will receive an email either
confirming registration and payment, or indicating the next
steps you need to follow to complete your registration.
Step 4
Bookmark our website (www.stlawrencecollege.ca) to quickly
access more information on your course including supplies
you may be required to bring to class or to register for another
course.
St. Lawrence College Summer
School of the Arts Team
Sara Barrie
Administrative Support
[email protected]
Bill Leroux
Coordinator, Summer School of the Arts
[email protected]
Refund/Withdrawal Policy
Summer School of the Arts
Full Refund
A full refund if the course is cancelled by the College.
Partial Refund
A refund less $15 administrative fee if the withdrawal request is
received in writing/email five (5) business days prior to the start
date of the course.
Important Dates
February 2, 2015 – Summer School of the Arts registration
opens.
July 1, 2015 – no classes (Canada Day).
Seniors’ Fees
Seniors 65 years or older can take advantage of reduced fees
for credit courses. Students must identify themselves as a
senior when registering to receive a discount off the tuition
portion of credit courses. Seniors’ fees are not published.
Residence: Stay on Campus!
For information on summer accommodations at St. Lawrence
College visit our website: stlawrencecollege.ca. Click on Our
Campuses and Services > Residences > Summer Accommodations at St. Lawrence College.
Bursaries
Bursaries are available for students with financial need taking
courses at the 1000 Islands Summer School of the Arts. For
more information on Bursaries contact [email protected]