Mindful Art Creation for Stress Reduction

About this class

Discover the fundamentals of painting in this engaging and hands-on course designed for beginners and aspiring artists. Students will explore basic color theory and paint mixing techniques, while mastering the use of essential painting tools, including brushes and palette knives. Through guided sessions and individualized prompts tailored to personal goals, participants will learn how to develop a unique and sustainable painting practice. Whether you’re looking to pursue painting as a creative hobby, a therapeutic outlet, or a step toward professional artistry, this course provides the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to continue your artistic journey.

By the end of the course, you will have completed several painting projects and gained the skills to further develop your creativity independently. Join us and unlock your potential as a painter, no matter your background or experience level!

Class Outline

Class 1:

• Short presentation on painting practices and instructor demo.
• Introduction to using painting tools.
• Warm-up painting session on small pieces of paper to practice and explore ideas and colors.

Class 2:

• Preparing and priming substrates (paper, canvas, or panel).
• Exploring paint mixing and application.
• Painting session on small prepared surfaces.

Class 3:

• Transitioning ideas from small paintings into a larger piece.
• Freeform, self-directed painting session.

Class 4:

• Painting session.
• Group analysis and discussion.
• Individualized painting prompts from the instructor.

Class 5:

• Creating a personal visual mythos.
• Beginning a new painting based on visual mythos.
• Painting session.

Class 6:

• Finalizing last painting.
• Individual discussions and analysis with the instructor.
• Group analysis and reflection.

Materials needed

Please note: VCUQatar reserves the right to cancel classes for which not enough participants are registered. Already paid fees will be refunded.

Please do not purchase materials until VCUarts Qatar has sent final course confirmation.

Items to buy for this class

Participants are required to buy their own materials beforehand and bring them to every class.

• Brush set
• Acrylic paint set or individual tubes: red, blue, yellow, umber, black, and white.
• 2-3 medium canvases
• Artist tape
• Palette knife
• Flat painting palate or paper
• The rest of the materials, which will consist of bare and prepared canvas, paper rolls, and some panel will be provided by instructor at no cost.

On occasions, there may be some more materials to be bought and brought in if and when advised by the instructor.

Schedule

Start: Wed, 22 Jan, 2025
End: Wed, 26 Feb, 2025
Lessons: 6
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: VCUarts Qatar Campus
Cost: QAR 1000

Instructors