Teaching

I have been teaching art classes in St. John’s and Vancouver for 23 years. My philosophy is that no matter what your personal style or interest, a strong grounding in the fundamentals of realistic representation is a key foundation from which to jump off into your own creative expression. Therefore I teach the basics first – and then encourage individual expression with patient, individual attention to each student at their own level of ability. I teach you how to “see” and understand what you are seeing so you can apply what you learn to any situation. And we usually have fun while were at it!

 

Courses offered in St. John’s – Fall 2011

 

Anna Templeton Centre 739 7623 REGISTRATION CLICK HERE

Water Colour: An Introduction

Water Colour: Beyond the Basics

Date:  November 7- December 5

Details: An opportunity for individuals with some water colour experience, who have taken previous water colour classes, to explore, develop and refine their technique.   Artist/instructor Jim Maunder will challenge individuals at their level of skill as participants complete a small series of water colour paintings.

Fee: $125 (includes HST, supplies extra)

Acrylics: An Introduction

Date:  Begins September 21 – October 19 2011
Time: Wednesdays, 7:00-9:30 pm
No. of Classes:  5
Instructor: Jim Maunder

Details: A great opportunity to learn the skills of acrylic painting.  In this short introductory class, you will learn the basics of paint application and colour theory as you work from images and still life to create a small series of paintings under the guidance of artist/instructor Jim Maunder.  No experience necessary.  A great class to take with a friend!

Fee: $125 (includes HST, supplies extra)

Continuing Acrylics

Date:  November 2-30, 2011
Time:   Wednesdays, 7:00-9:30 pm
No. of Classes: 5

Details: An acrylic painting class for individuals with some previous experience working with acrylics and have taken a previous class.  Continuing acrylics is an opportunity to explore, develop, and refine your painting technique.   Artist/instructor Jim Maunder will challenge individuals at their level of skill as participants complete a small series of paintings.

Fee: $125 (includes HST, supplies extra)

Drawing: Portraits

Date:  Begins October 6, 2011
Time:   Thursdays, 7:00-9:30 pm
No. of Classes: 4

Details: Learn to understand and draw the human face in all its wonderful complexities and subtleties. In this class you will learn to capture gestures, balance, proportion, form and structure, and shading – using both male and female models in a respectful and encouraging atmosphere.

Fee:  $125 (includes HST, supplies extra)

Figure Drawing