Jessica Masters

Painting with oils captures the light, surface and atmosphere of a subject like no other medium, and it is flexible, allowing the artist to be expressive and abstract, or to render the subject with accurate realism. These workshops will teach you how to handle oil paint with the confidence you need to create images filled with light, colour and atmosphere. Whether you’re new to the medium or an experienced painter this workshop will develop new skills and challenge your approach to working.

Learn to:

Mix colour with confidence
Develop skillful brush work to keep colours and shapes clean and bright
Simply your subject and build your painting in stages
Create a strong focal point to express your meaning
Learn how and when to use mediums
Learn principles to develop a strong composition
Discussions on colour including simplified palettes and colour temperature

Workshop includes:

Painting demonstration that will take you through the entire painting process
2 colour mixing demonstration using a split complementary palette.
Slide show of current and historical painters
Exercises designed to teach concepts
Group discussions
Individual tutoring to deal with your specific needs and goals
a take home booklet of course information

Materials

With the exception of some items *Materials are not included*.

See materials list link below

Location

100 Crimea Str , Unit C2

Guelph, On

Workshop Hours

Friday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Saturday 9:30pm - 4:30pm

Sunday 9:30pm - 4:00pm

*Course does not include accommodation*.

Cost for 3 day workshop:

$415 + HST = $470

Materials list

BUILDING A STRONG PASTEL FROM START TO FINISH (SOFT PASTEL)

In this workshop we will cover key principles of composition, cropping and editing to bring out your subject. Group discussion and a pastel demonstration will guide you through all the important stages of building your pastel and will include:

cropping and editing your subject
Creating a value map to guide your colour application
How to work with the pastel wet and dry
How to build a strong underpainting
How to simplify the details
Strategies in when to use hard and soft pastels- how to layer pastel

Each workshop includes handouts, demonstrations, individual tutoring to deal with your specific needs and goals, group discussion and a final critique. Exercise are designed to develop new skills and challenge our approach to working (materials not included). Each class is limited to 14 people.

***Materials list will be sent upon registration

WORKSHOP DATES : TBA

LOCATION

100 Crimea Str, Unit C2

Guelph On.

Cost for 2 day work:

$250 + HST = $280.00

Note: this workshop does not include lunches but is centrally located to restaurants with walking distance.

PUT COLOUR AND LIGHT INTO YOUR PASTELS (SOFT PASTEL)

BUILDING A STRONG PASTEL FROM START TO FINISH (SOFT PASTEL)

PUT COLOUR AND LIGHT INTO YOUR PASTELS (SOFT PASTEL)

In this workshop, we learn to make sense of the colours in our palette and use them to build pastel work that is fresh and bright, avoiding work that is muddy and over worked. Begin to understand your light source so you can make creative decisions that pay attention to colour harmony and balance, while infusing energy and atmosphere into your work. Group discussion and a pastel demonstration will guide you through all the important stages of building your pastel and will include:

Understanding colour and value
Colour temperature - and how to use it
Using broken colour
Putting colour harmony and balance into your work
Understanding and using reflected light

Each workshop includes handouts, demonstrations, individual tutoring to deal with your specific needs and goals, group discussion and a final critique. Exercises are designed to develop new skills and challenge our approach to working (materials not included). Each class is limited to 14 people.

***Materials list will be sent upon registration

WORKSHOP DATES

TBA

LOCATION

100 Crimea Str, Unit C2

Guelph On.

Cost for 2 day work:

$250 + HST = $280.00

Note: this workshop does not include lunches but is centrally located to restaurants within walking distance.

Course details and how to register

Additional Information

REGISTRATION
To register please email: jessicamasters02@gmail.com or call 1-519-829-0641 and provide the following information:

Indicate which session and date you would like to attend .
Provide payment: Payment via chq or e-transfer (preferred method to jessicamasters02@gmail.com). Payment is due within 48hrs of registration
Please provide contact/ information - email and phone number

*Payment in full secures your spot

*If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

CANCELLATION POLICY
If you cancel your registration 30 days before the class start date you will receive a full refund (less $50 processing fee). Less than 30 days before start date there are no refunds (But please know that efforts will be made to try to fill your space so money could be refunded - we'll do our best!).

Please note: Jessica reserves the right to cancel any class that is under-subscribed and, in such a case, guarantees a full refund of tuition. Jessica is not responsible for travel expenses. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact

testimonials

"Jessica's insight and encouragement helped me discover the bold, painterly style that had been eluding me". Susan Typert

"Jessica is not only a wonderful teacher and artist but she is also the most welcoming host...and that makes her workshops something truly special. I had so much fun while I was learning, I can't wait for the next time. " Andrea Pyman-Varangura

"I attended Jessica Master's July, 2017 workshop held in Thornbury, Ontario, and can very much recommend Ms. Master's approaches to using pastels and teaching. Jessica is a terrifically generous teacher with materials and her demos, and has developed the uncanny ability to work with each participant at the right level. Great planning and execution provided comfortable working spaces. Fit this workshop into your schedule." Catherine

materials list

OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP

Materials you need to bring

Oil paint colours:

Hansa Yellow light
Cad Yellow medium
Cad red light
Permanent Rose or Alizarin Crimson
Pthalo Blue
French Ultramarine - blue
Burnt Sienna
Yellow ochre
Titanium White

Selection of oil brushes (list will sent with registration-I'm still working out best options)

Disposable palette paper - 12"x16"

Paper towel

Barrier cream or gloves

Small metal container with lid for medium

Travel or table top easel

2 canvases (or wood panels, or canvas paper - your preferred painting surface and size)

Apron

Sketch book, pencil, eraser, ruler

Black paint tip marker

A selection of photo subject matter for painting

Plain masking tape (not green)

*My source for all art materials is WYNDHAM ART SUPPLIES in Guelph On. They have great service, will ship, and have a complete this list of the materials needed for my workshops on hand to answer any questions.

Materials we provide

Take home booklet of course notes
Odourless Mineral Spirits (please do not bring your own)
painting medium
rags
sealed jar for solvent
8"x10" panels for exercises
Saran wrap to cover paints

Jessica Masters

Welcome to my workshops in oil painting or soft pastel

All in-studio Workshops for 2021 will be posted soon.

All Dates for 2021 TBA - Stay safe!😊

All Dates for 2021 TBA - Stay safe!😊

All Dates for 2021 TBA - Stay safe!😊

All Dates for 2021 TBA - Stay safe!😊

All Dates for 2021 TBA - Stay safe!😊

All Dates for 2021 TBA - Stay safe!😊

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Course descriptions

PAINTING WITH OILS

BUILDING A STRONG PASTEL FROM START TO FINISH (SOFT PASTEL)

BUILDING A STRONG PASTEL FROM START TO FINISH (SOFT PASTEL)

BUILDING A STRONG PASTEL FROM START TO FINISH (SOFT PASTEL)

BUILDING A STRONG PASTEL FROM START TO FINISH (SOFT PASTEL)

BUILDING A STRONG PASTEL FROM START TO FINISH (SOFT PASTEL)

PUT COLOUR AND LIGHT INTO YOUR PASTELS (SOFT PASTEL)

BUILDING A STRONG PASTEL FROM START TO FINISH (SOFT PASTEL)

PUT COLOUR AND LIGHT INTO YOUR PASTELS (SOFT PASTEL)

Course details and how to register

Additional Information

testimonials

materials list

OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP

Materials you need to bring

Materials we provide