Plants & Pollinators: Drawing & Monoprinting
10 Week Class ONLINE | Available
Immerse yourself into the intricate world of plants and pollinators in this creative online course combining art-making and ecological curiosity. Explore the interdependent roles of insects and plants - from pollination to camouflage to habitat.
Demonstrations and presentations will guide you to develop your own imagery, design custom stencils, and experiment with Gelli plate printing to create vibrant, textured prints. We’ll explore how to build dynamic compositions by layering backgrounds, adding drawn elements and combining natural forms in imaginative ways. Student work will be shown and discussed at the end of each class and individual feedback and guidance will be part of each session. Handouts for further exploration will also be provided.
Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this course nurtures both technical skills and a deeper appreciation of the natural world.
Note: There will be no class on Monday, February 16 due to the Family Day Holiday.
Base Tuition: $465 Total
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- What You Will Learn:
- Botanical and insect-themed drawing exercises with dry and wet media
- Monoprinting with Gelli plates
- DIY stencil design and cutting
- Background building with texture and colour
- Nature observation and visual research
- Ecological storytelling through art making
Tina Oehmsen-Clark
Tina's work has always been an exploration between various art forms, including sound, dance, installation, sculpture and drawing. She has exhibited in various galleries, museums and public spaces in Germany, Denmark and Canada. Since moving to Toronto in 1996, Oehmsen-Clark has worked on art projects at the AGO, Ryerson Student Gallery, Dancemakers and Wychwood Artscape. Besides her own art practice, she has taught in a number of schools and institutions including TSA. Tina always enjoys working with a wide age range, and believes that teaching art is an interactive learning process, both to inspire and be inspired.