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SUMMARY:Private Drawing Lesson
DESCRIPTION:Private Art Lesson\nContact Linda for info about getting your own personal\, one-on-one tutoring
URL:https://lindalaforge.com/event/private-drawing-lesson-2/
CATEGORIES:Art Courses
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SUMMARY:Private Drawing Lesson
DESCRIPTION:Private Art Lesson\nContact Linda for info about getting your own personal\, one-on-one tutoring
URL:https://lindalaforge.com/event/private-drawing-lesson/
CATEGORIES:Art Courses
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SUMMARY:How to Increase Accuracy in Your Art - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nLearn a Clear\, Step-by-Step Method to Accurately Drawing What You See\n2 Day Workshop – Runs Thursday Feb 19 & 26\nA clear\, step-by-step method for gaining accuracy in your art\, so you draw what you see. \nPerfect for beginners and experienced artists who find themselves struggling to get the details right. Our brains are wired to turn detailed images into simple icons. That’s what messes up our art. Learning the techniques to get what we see onto your canvas or paper is a quantum leap. So let’s take that leap together!

These online workshops cover the main methods to accurately find your subject on paper or canvas. You’ll be able to get what you see from a photo into your art. The focus will be on outlining the details\, so you don’t waste time adding value or colour only to discover it’s all wrong. \nWhat You’ll Learn in this art Workshop:\n\nDetails about drawing materials.\n
A sequential method that works for drawing anything – not just portraits.\nBasic intro to value to capture light and shadow and make a portrait appear 3-dimensional.\nMethods of measuring and sighting that help you understand the proportions of your subject and help you identify and solve problems.
- How to use “squinting” to understand the value relationships on your subject and in your drawing.\n
Portraiture – How to draw natural-looking facial features through understanding the major structural characteristics of the eyes\, ears\, nose and mouth.\n\nArt supplies needed:\n\nDrawing Pad – no smaller than 9” x 12”\nDrawing paper no smaller than 11” x 14” for your final piece\nDrawing Pencil Set – 6 or 12 pencils\, including 2H\, HB\, 2B up to 8B\nEraser – Kneaded eraser and Art (Gum) Eraser\nPencil Sharpener or knife to sharpen pencils\nReference materials\nStudents are requested to bring in two of the same prints of the portrait or image they want to draw.
Instructor will supply reference material for those who don’t.\n\n[Receive 10% Discount on art supplies from Drawing House.ca\, downtown Barrie. Just tell them you’re a student of Linda Laforge’s drawing course!]\nSupplied to students:\n\nPhoto references if students don’t have their own\nKnowledge\, inspiration and fun!\nHandouts in Advance of Class\n\nRegistration Fees:\nMembers: $70.00  |  Non-members: $100.00 \nRegister here today!\n  \n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lindalaforge.com/event/how-to-increase-accuracy-in-your-art-day-2/
LOCATION:Barrie Art Club\, 11 King St.\, Unit 8\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Art Club":MAILTO:bacworkshops2@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:How to Increase Accuracy in Your Art - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nLearn a Clear\, Step-by-Step Method to Accurately Drawing What You See\n2 Day Workshop – Runs Thursday Feb 19 & 26\nA clear\, step-by-step method for gaining accuracy in your art\, so you draw what you see. \nPerfect for beginners and experienced artists who find themselves struggling to get the details right. Our brains are wired to turn detailed images into simple icons. That’s what messes up our art. Learning the techniques to get what we see onto your canvas or paper is a quantum leap. So let’s take that leap together!

These online workshops cover the main methods to accurately find your subject on paper or canvas. You’ll be able to get what you see from a photo into your art. The focus will be on outlining the details\, so you don’t waste time adding value or colour only to discover it’s all wrong. \nWhat You’ll Learn in this art Workshop:\n\nDetails about drawing materials.\n
A sequential method that works for drawing anything – not just portraits.\nBasic intro to value to capture light and shadow and make a portrait appear 3-dimensional.\nMethods of measuring and sighting that help you understand the proportions of your subject and help you identify and solve problems.
- How to use “squinting” to understand the value relationships on your subject and in your drawing.\n
Portraiture – How to draw natural-looking facial features through understanding the major structural characteristics of the eyes\, ears\, nose and mouth.\n\nArt supplies needed:\n\nDrawing Pad – no smaller than 9” x 12”\nDrawing paper no smaller than 11” x 14” for your final piece\nDrawing Pencil Set – 6 or 12 pencils\, including 2H\, HB\, 2B up to 8B\nEraser – Kneaded eraser and Art (Gum) Eraser\nPencil Sharpener or knife to sharpen pencils\nReference materials\nStudents are requested to bring in two of the same prints of the portrait or image they want to draw.
Instructor will supply reference material for those who don’t.\n\n[Receive 10% Discount on art supplies from Drawing House.ca\, downtown Barrie. Just tell them you’re a student of Linda Laforge’s drawing course!]\nSupplied to students:\n\nPhoto references if students don’t have their own\nKnowledge\, inspiration and fun!\nHandouts in Advance of Class\n\nRegistration Fees:\nMembers: $70.00  |  Non-members: $100.00 \nRegister here today!\n  \n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lindalaforge.com/event/online-drawing-workshop-increasing-the-accuracy-in-your-art/
LOCATION:Barrie Art Club\, 11 King St.\, Unit 8\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Courses
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T120000
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SUMMARY:55+ PORTRAIT DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nA Clear\, Step-by-Step Method for Drawing Life-Like Portraits\n[2 Day Workshop – Runs Thursday November 20th and 27th]\nIf you’ve ever tried to draw a portrait\, you know it’s difficult. Those amazing portrait drawings aren’t magic either. Successful portraits are the product of a sound method and practice. You can skip the overwhelm and learn the techniques artists use to draw pretty much anything with accuracy. Experienced instructor and portrait artist Linda Laforge can show you what to look for\, the methods to use and in what sequence to use them. This workshop offers you the framework to get you started on your next best portrait drawing. \nWhat You’ll Learn in Portrait Drawing for Beginners Workshop\n\nDetails about drawing materials.\nA sequential method for drawing that works for drawing anything – not just portraits.\nBasic intro to value to capture light and shadow and make a portrait appear 3-dimensional.\nMethods of measuring and sighting that help you understand the proportions of your subject and help you identify and solve problems.\nHow to use “squinting” to understand the value relationships on your subject and in your drawing.\nHow to draw natural-looking facial features through understanding the major structural characteristics of the eyes\, ears\, nose and mouth.\n\nArt supplies needed:\n\nDrawing Pad – no smaller than 9” x 12”\nDrawing Pencil Set – 6 or 12 pencils\nEraser – Kneaded eraser and Art Eraser\nPencil Sharpener\nTwo black and white prints of a Photo of the person you want to draw.\n\n[Students may purchase drawing kits from the instructor for $65 plus HST if they need all of the supplies]\nSupplied to students:\n\nFinal acid-free illustration paper\, 11” x 14” for final drawing\nHandouts\nMisc supplies\n\nWorkshop is $60 per person\nRegister here today!\n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lindalaforge.com/event/55-portrait-drawing-for-beginners-day-2/
LOCATION:Parkview Centre\, 189 Blake Street\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Courses
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SUMMARY:55+ PORTRAIT DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nA Clear\, Step-by-Step Method for Drawing Life-Like Portraits\n[2 Day Workshop – Runs Thursday November 20th and 27th]\nIf you’ve ever tried to draw a portrait\, you know it’s difficult. Those amazing portrait drawings aren’t magic either. Successful portraits are the product of a sound method and practice. You can skip the overwhelm and learn the techniques artists use to draw pretty much anything with accuracy. Experienced instructor and portrait artist Linda Laforge can show you what to look for\, the methods to use and in what sequence to use them. This workshop offers you the framework to get you started on your next best portrait drawing. \nWhat You’ll Learn in Portrait Drawing for Beginners Workshop\n\nDetails about drawing materials.\nA sequential method for drawing that works for drawing anything – not just portraits.\nBasic intro to value to capture light and shadow and make a portrait appear 3-dimensional.\nMethods of measuring and sighting that help you understand the proportions of your subject and help you identify and solve problems.\nHow to use “squinting” to understand the value relationships on your subject and in your drawing.\nHow to draw natural-looking facial features through understanding the major structural characteristics of the eyes\, ears\, nose and mouth.\n\nArt supplies needed:\n\nDrawing Pad – no smaller than 9” x 12”\nDrawing Pencil Set – 6 or 12 pencils\nEraser – Kneaded eraser and Art Eraser\nPencil Sharpener\nTwo black and white prints of a Photo of the person you want to draw.\n\n[Students may purchase drawing kits from the instructor for $65 plus HST if they need all of the supplies]\nSupplied to students:\n\nFinal acid-free illustration paper\, 11” x 14” for final drawing\nHandouts\nMisc supplies\n\nWorkshop is $60 per person\nRegister here today!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lindalaforge.com/event/55-portrait-drawing-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Parkview Centre\, 189 Blake Street\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T200000
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UID:3888-1761760800-1761768000@lindalaforge.com
SUMMARY:3D Pumpkin Carving Demo
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Ready to try something more ambitious this Halloween? Learn how to carve a 3D pumpkin to add to your decor. Me! I’m an Award winning pumpkin carver! How cool is that? I can’t wait to show you what I end up with after my trips to the pumpkin patch. \nJoin me at the Barrie Club\, Wednesday\, October 29th where you’ll get a hands-on demo and a chance to play with some of my carving tools. Bring your own pumpkin (let’s start small) and any tools you have. Meanwhile\, follow me on Instagram or Facebook @LindaLaforgeArt to get tips on choosing the best pumpkin and check out my tools in advance of this demo. \nIt’s free for Art Club Members. \nSee you there![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lindalaforge.com/event/3d-pumpkin-carving-demo/
LOCATION:Barrie Art Club\, 11 King St.\, Unit 8\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Courses,Live Art Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Art Club":MAILTO:bacworkshops2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20251007T195423Z
CREATED:20251007T195423Z
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UID:3845-1761393600-1761404400@lindalaforge.com
SUMMARY:Learn Pumpkin Etching at the MacLaren Art Centre
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Age: Adults\, 18+\nCost: $40.00 +HST/$36.00 + HST for members \nLocation: PIE Education Centre\, MacLaren Art Centre  \nShow off your creativity this Halloween! Join me\, anaward-winning pumpkin carver for a special workshop exploring etching as a method to decorate your very own pumpkin. I’ll guide you in the secrets and techniques to create stunning\, detailed designs without cutting through the surface of your pumpkin—it’s easier than you think!  \nPumpkin etching allows for incredible artistic detail and helps your masterpiece last longer than a traditional jack-o’-lantern. I walk you through everything\, drawing on years of autumns spent perfecting this craft. We’ll cover the best pumpkin carving tools—both pro-level and DIY—to a complete step-by-step process and explore fun\, no-carve pumpkin techniques to make your spook-tacular design pop.\n \nCarving materials included. Register now\, spaces are limited! \nSign up here!  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lindalaforge.com/event/learn-pumpkin-etching/
LOCATION:MacLaren Art Centre\, 37 Mulcaster St\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250426T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250426T080000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Procreate at the MacLaren (Ages 10-13)
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Saturdays: April 26 – June 7 (no class May 17)\nTimes: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nFees: $180.00/$165.00 Members \n\nI’ll teach you to master Procreate from scratch. I’m an experienced computer graphics instructor and portrait artist known as a live digital caricaturist. This informative and fun series will begin with the basics\, starting with the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil then focusing entirely on Procreate\, a revolutionary tool to develop professional level creations. No previous experience necessary! \nThere will be Four Lessons to Ignition! We’ll lay the groundwork by analyzing the synergy between Procreate\, the iPad Pro\, and the Apple Pencil\, and why this is the perfect combination for tackling illustration projects. Participants will receive tips on additional tools and accessories to enhance and improve their work and experience. You’ll tour the program’s many brushes and drawing tools to create your own digital sketches and discover how to add images\, text\, edit your canvas\, share images\, record your drawing process\, and so much more. We’ll explore filters and features such as Blur\, Liquify\, Recolor\, and basic image editing functions.**Participants will complete one digital illustration or painting and learn to save the file in multiple formats. \nMaterial Breakdown – all three are required to take this course \n\nAn iPad that’s compatible with the Apple Pencil. For more information on compatible models follow this link. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205236\nAn Apple Pencil is recommended in order to get the most out of Procreate.\nProcreate installed and ready to use. Can be purchased through the App Store on your iPad.\n*Note. Procreate is an iPad only app\n\n**Please note that the MacLaren has 4 iPads + Apple Pencils for use – these will be available for the first 4 participants who register and are needing to borrow them – on your registration\, please make a note that you are needing one and we will reach out to confirm that we have one available for you. \nSign up on the MacLaren Art Centre website today! Limited spots available.
URL:https://lindalaforge.com/event/intro-to-procreate-at-the-maclaren-ages-10-13/
LOCATION:MacLaren Art Centre\, 37 Mulcaster St\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231031T060000
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UID:3242-1698732000-1698753600@lindalaforge.com
SUMMARY:Day 2 - Drawing Faces for Portraiture and Caricatures
DESCRIPTION:I’ll teach you the methods I use to accurately draw a person’s face to create a fully shaded pencil drawn portrait or caricature. Learn how our brains mess up our drawing\, and techniques that help us draw what we see. \nYou can apply your new art techniques to painting! \nWe’ll look at facial proportions\, cover the Loomis method\, and more. \nTWO FULL DAYS through the Barrie Art Club\n2 TUESDAY Workshops\n \n\nSubject: Portrait Technique\nMedium: Drawing Media\nLevels: Beginner\, Intermediate\nRegistration:\n– Members: $100.00\n– Non-members: $130.00\n\nClick here to Register!
URL:https://lindalaforge.com/event/day-2-drawing-faces-for-portraiture-and-caricatures/
LOCATION:Barrie Art Club\, 11 King St.\, Unit 8\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Art Club":MAILTO:bacworkshops2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231024T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231024T120000
DTSTAMP:20231004T000537Z
CREATED:20231003T235903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T000537Z
UID:3235-1698127200-1698148800@lindalaforge.com
SUMMARY:Day 1 - Drawing Faces for Portraiture and Caricatures
DESCRIPTION:I’ll teach you the methods I use to accurately draw a person’s face to create a fully shaded pencil drawn portrait or caricature. Learn how our brains mess up our drawing\, and techniques that help us draw what we see. \nYou can apply your new art techniques to painting! \nWe’ll look at facial proportions\, cover the Loomis method\, and more. \nTWO FULL DAYS through the Barrie Art Club\n2 TUESDAY Workshops\n \n\nSubject: Portrait Technique\nMedium: Drawing Media\nLevels: Beginner\, Intermediate\nRegistration:\n– Members: $100.00\n– Non-members: $130.00\n\nClick here to Register!
URL:https://lindalaforge.com/event/drawing-faces-for-portraiture-and-caricatures/
LOCATION:Barrie Art Club\, 11 King St.\, Unit 8\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Art Club":MAILTO:bacworkshops2@gmail.com
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