Apr 16 - Jun 25
*No classes May 21
Sundays

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Ages 9-11
This course gives an introduction to basic techniques and fundamental concepts that artists use to create successful drawings and paintings.

Students will build observational skills, use their imaginations, and visit WAG exhibitions.

There will be no classes on May 21.

 

Instructor

Nicole Shimonek

Nicole Shimonek is an interdisciplinary artist with an MFA from the Chelsea College of Art and Design (UK) and a BFA Honours from the University of Manitoba (CA). Her work has exhibited both nationally and internationally. This includes the Syracuse Museum of Art, Plug in ICA, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Gallery 1C03,  and with the Brompton Design District (UK). Her videos have screened at the Detroit Museum of New Art, Camden Roundhouse (UK), at Prairie Scene (National Art Centre, Ottawa), Images Festival (Toronto), MAI (Montreal), Supermarket Art Fair (Sweden) and WNDX (Winnipeg). She has participated in numerous residencies and recently was an artist in residence at the Banff Centre for the Arts. Since 2004 she’s worked youth, artists, organizations and educational institutions as an instructor, mentor, designer and editor. Nicole’s interdisciplinary practice investigates survival experiences through materials – drawing, sculpture, painting, media and design. She is based in Winnipeg, Canada

Instructor’s website

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