Course Overview: Immerse yourself in the expressive world of Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting in this five-week, studio-based course. Building on concepts introduced in previous classes, this course explores more intermediate techniques in landscape painting, including composition, value, colour and brushwork, while delving into advanced techniques for capturing light, atmosphere and emotion.

Through demonstrations, guided exercises and personalized feedback, you’ll learn how to translate landscapes into paintings alive with dynamic movement and vibrant colour. Discussions on materials, techniques and approaches will give you the tools to confidently develop your own Impressionist style.

Returning participants will have the opportunity to explore new material and continue building their skills, while newcomers are equally welcome and do not need to have taken a previous course.

Skill Level: Beginner and Intermediate

Medium: Acrylic

Skill Level: Beginner & Intermediate

Dates:

Five weekly sessions
Thursday, October 29, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday, November 5, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday, November 12, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday, November 19, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday, November 26, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Important Notes

HST is included in the price.
This course takes place at the Port Hope Campus:10 Pine St S, Port Hope, ON L1A 3E7
Campus information, including room number, parking, directions, etc., will be provided closer to the start date.
A refund (less $20.00 administrative fee) will be issued if you withdraw from a class at least seven days before the start date of the class. After this deadline, no refunds will be issued.
If a course is cancelled by Loyalist College, registered students will be provided with a full refund. College decisions to cancel a course will be made seven days before the class start date.
If you have any questions or issues, please reach out to art@loyalistcollege.com

Supply List:

Recommended Store: Gwartzmans.com

Acrylic Paint
Student or artist quality (artist quality recommended for the best experience)
Recommended brands: Tri-Art, Golden

Cadmium Yellow Medium
Cadmium Yellow Light
Primary Magenta
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue
Burnt Umber
Titanium White

Gesso
500 mL (Tri-Art or Golden recommended)

Brushes

Bristle brushes: Rounds – sizes #2, #4, #6
Bristle brushes: Flats – sizes #4, #8, #12
Large nylon brush for gesso – 1″

Painting Surfaces

Canvas paper pad or watercolour paper pad (8″×10″ or 9″×12″)
Several small canvases or panels (optional; e.g., 8″×8″)

Other Essentials

Disposable palette pad
Drawing pencils (2B and 6B; Staedtler recommended)
Sketchbook (approx. 8″×10″)
Vessel for water (disposable coffee cups work well)
Masking tape
Ruler
Glue stick
Scissors or X-acto knife

Contemporary Impressionism: Landscape Painting by Luke Despatie