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26 weeks of intensive explorations

 
Online art Classes: Learn from the comfort of your home

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Do you want to paint and draw more but are not sure where to start or what to paint? Do you want objective feedback on your art?

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Then this class might be for you, it is organized in 26 unit courses that will briefly give you an assignment for something to paint of draw.

This is a text and pictures based class with links to tutorials and a few videos.

If you take one class a week, it will last for 6 months and if you take one class every two weeks, it will last for one year. The goal is to get you inspired to draw and paint regularly as well as to try different techniques, explore different possibilities and expand your visual repertoire.

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Each class will show examples of art that were made using the same technique, subject or restrictions. For some techniques there will be a link to step by step tutorials. There will also most of the time be links to inspiring artists that fit the subject of the class.

You produce a painting or drawing for each class and if you want to, you can share it with the rest of the class. You also have a choice of receiving a short feedback on your art from me or not.

Who is it for?

This class is for beginners to advanced artists, anyone can do it and you can choose for each week how much time and effort you want to invest in each unit.

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If you are looking for precise step by step instructions, then you might be more interested in the Painting Flowers from Imagination class. But if you are looking for an impulse to start creating and like the freedom to take your own decisions with a bit of guidance and feed back, then this is the class for you.

Is this class about a specific medium, painting or drawing?

For most units you can choose which medium to use and if you would like to draw or paint. About 1/3 of the classes are specifically about drawing as I think it is an essential skill to develop for Artists. No worries though, you don’t need any formal training in drawing and any style of drawing has its charm including doodling

For the rest of the classes, you can choose if you would rather paint or draw or even try something in between. There is quite a number of my artworks that I am not sure should be qualified as drawings or paintings.

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How much time do I need?

You decide how much time you want to invest for each unit. Most of the time you can do something simple like a small drawing or take more time and make a finished painting.

Why 26 weeks?

If you complete a unit every week, the entire class will last 6 months. If you complete a unit every 2 weeks, the class will last 1 year.

What supplies do I need?

For most units you have a choice of media, I am using the most common supplies you will find in most artist studios.

The most commonly used media in the class are Acrylic paint, watercolor, dry pastels, graphite, oils sticks. We will work on paper, yupo paper and canvas.

You can see the supplies list for this class on the Dick Blick website

you will learn about drawing and painting techniques

I paint with oils, can I take the class?

I work mostly with water based media but you could easily use oil painting in the class, although you have to know that most of the links to step by step painting tutorials will be with acrylic, watercolor and mixed media.

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I read the assignment but I would like to do it a bit differently.

Of course! The purpose of this class is to get you inspired  to draw and paint, so if you would like to do something a bit differently, go ahead! You might inspire other Artists in the class.

What happens once I make my painting or drawing at the end of each unit?

At the end of each unit, you fill out a form where you can upload your work. To go to the next unit you need to fill out this form but can upload any picture or a blank picture if you do not wish to share your work.

If you decide to upload your work, you can decide:

  • If your work can be public or only for class members
  • If you want a link next to your name to your website or blog, Facebook page, etc…
  • If you want to share your work anonymously
  • If you would like me to email you a brief feed back on the work

The paintings and drawings from our class participants will be shared on the blog and you are welcome to comment on them, as long as the discussion stays constructive.

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Do I get a grade for each unit or work I complete?

I am not grading the works but you can choose to receive a short feedback from me.

Do I need to complete a unit every week? I might get too busy.

You can choose what rhythm works best for you. I recommend you do at least a painting or drawing every two weeks to get into the habit of creating Art regularly.

Can I skip a week, I am not inspired by the subject?

I believe that adding constraint sometimes helps with creativity even though it reduces the possibilities, it gives us a direction. But if there is a week class that really doesn’t inspire you, you can still skip it, just select ” I did not do this week’s assignment” in the quiz. You could also modify the assignment to make it more inspiring for you.

Do I have to work the units in order?

I recommend you do work on the units in order, as the next unit becomes available once you filled out the form at the end, although you can always skip a unit and go back to it later. I arranged the units so you get a bit of variety between, techniques and subject, drawings and paintings.

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Online art class testimonials

This class has given me more tools and knowledge to develop as an artist

This class has given me more tools and knowledge to develop as an artist. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and ideas.

Karen Falcon
Virginia
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

I truly enjoy the 26-week

I truly enjoy the 26-week course. The structure of the course is well-designed. The course is not strictly the traditional instructional type. It is made up of assignments. Each assignment encourages one to think and plan how to tackle the work. Sandrine provides a wealth of relevant and useful resource materials, videos and references for each assignment.

I am currently doing the course (first 2-3 weeks) and immensely benefiting from it. I have always been interested in pursuing creative activities but is hesitant to undergo a formal training in the arts. This is the reason why I find the course very useful. I am still finding which creative areas, styles and media I would be most interested to pursue. With the activities designed by Sandrine for the course, hopefully I would be able to find out.

I am truly glad to find this course.

Cynthia De Castro
Originally from the Philippines, living in France since 2000
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

Your course asks for creativity

Your course asks for creativity which I truly enjoy! Thank you.

Karen Falcon
Virginia
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

Sandrine, this class was perfect

Sandrine, this class was perfect for me. It has helped me to learn new techniques that I wouldn’t have done on my own. Some techniques were a lot of fun and other very challenging. The expectation of your review kept me very excited about the new module. I’m so happy with this experience. Thank you very much!!!

Soloni Freitas
I'm from Brazil leaving in US
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

Loving to learn new and unique art methods

Loving to learn new and unique art methods.

Gaynell Lawson
East Tennessee
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

I on my 4th week

I on my 4th week of this amazing course. It is truly inspiring! I love the format very much. It is not rushed, you can think about the task, practice and learn on a subject of different techniques. Some of them I have never tried before, but Sandrine makes them so interesting and enticing that I have no fear to try them out and share my learning attempts with others:)

Oxana Vassilieva
Canada, Ontario
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

I learn something from each one

I feel so stretched by the classes, I learn something from each one. My first time using yupo paper and I think I will be more successful each time.

Muriel dowle
Vancouver
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

Après avoir suivi avec plaisir

Après avoir suivi avec plaisir le cours « Painting flowers from imagination in mixed media » je viens de terminer « 26 weeks of Inspiration and Training » et j’en ai été également extrêmement satisfaite.
Les 26 projets proposés sont motivants et bien détaillés.
Sandrine propose plusieurs pistes de recherche et chacun peut y trouver son compte, de l’artiste chevronné au parfait débutant.
Elle fournit de nombreuses illustrations visuelles en photos ou vidéos.
Les médiums proposés sont variés ainsi que les techniques dont certaines sont étonnantes !
En outre, Sandrine propose, sans l’imposer, un commentaire critique, toujours bienveillant mais jamais complaisant et ceci offre vraiment un plus pour progresser.

Je ne regrette pas mon investissement et je recommande vivement les cours de Sandrine.

26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

This class was better than I expected!

This class was better than I expected! I started off drawing myself in my sketch book and decided this would work best for me., so I continued. My original idea was that I would draw on canvas . I worked from a photo.

Muriel
Vancouver
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

Fun! Tried the first one!

Fun! Tried the first one! Looking forward to getting in to the second. So nice to get into pen and paper again, but a long way to go…

Petra Vieweg
Sweden
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

I love the class!

I love the class!

Muriel dowle
Vancouver bc
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

This class gave me a a lot of food for thought

This class gave me a lot of food for thought. I will definitely try this technique again and perhaps add more mixed media e.g. pastels, inks etc.

Carolyn Poynter
Melbourne, Australia
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

I am not a formally trained artist

I am not a formally trained artist and was looking for a class that would give me a broad exposure to the things I might have learned had I gone to art school. This class fits the bill and is just what I was looking for. I have found the exercises, examples and tutorials so far to be excellent and I’m learning from them. The teacher’s insightful comments about my work, and the ability to see what others in the class are doing, are added bonuses.

Kitty Russell
Arlington VA
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

It pushes me to create

Love this course because it pushes me to create and think of different ways to do art. I need challenges. Sharing views and ideas with other artists is awesome. Sandrine is an excellent teacher and communicator. Very helpful and generous with her comments and her blog. She gives so many tips and explain so many of her techniques than it’s very easy for us to try and succeed sometimes. She gives us all the tools we need to achieve our goals.

PIERRETTE Champagne
Living in Vancouver for 13 years but from Montreal
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

So far I am loving the class

So far I am loving the class, it is challenging me in new directions, that I may not otherwise take. My art before this class has been, drawing, acrylic and a little watercolour. I have had to think for myself instead of copying other artists. Your critique is most valuable and I can immediately see the reason for your comment, so I must inherently know what I need to do to improve.
I think the class is making me a better artist already. I am enjoying learning to use different media. Highly recommend Sandrines class to all.

Muriel Dowle
Vancouver
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

I’m just about finished unit

I’m just about finished unit 2 and already feel I have learned a lot! Sandrine is sooooo kind and honest in her critique. The things she told me I could do to improve……I knew! And she told me how. I can see I will be learning a lot.

Muriel Dowle
Vancouver bc
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

Spot on

I immensely enjoyed the course. It was full of new techniques and materials. A big exploring adventure. Sandrine is a great teacher. Her comments are spot-on. Firm and gentle at the same time and always constructive. It was a great learning experience and above all a lot of fun.

Marjolijn Hof
Netherlands
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

Great Artist, Great Art-Teacher

I want to share with everybody about the experience I had taking 3 online classes an a book from Sandrine Pelissier.
I first bought the book of Fearless Watercolor for beginners. I highly recomemd this book for those who want to learn how to paint in watercolors. It teaches you step by step how to use watercolors and how to apply the different kind of techniques you can use. It also explains you the types of watercolor papers as well as the brushes. With this book it gives the energy to start painting with watercolor and the inspiration to learn more about it.

Once I read the whole book and made all the techniques from the book, I wanted to keep practising not only in watercolor but also with other medium, I took painting Imaginary Flowers. This online class was fun, beautifull, and the most important, relaxing class! Here you put in practice your imagination and creativity! There is no wrong or right here, you just need to have a grest time doing this!!

Also, I took 26 Weeks of Training and Inspiration. This is another of her online classes that I was addictived! I learn a lot here. It gave me the discipline to do it every day for 26 week. Of course, you can do it at your own pace, but I was hooked with this class. I highly recommend it!! If there were a second part, with my closed eyes I would do it!!

Lastly, I took the Express yourself, creative well being class. It was another class that helps you know yourself through your paint. This was fun. I enjoyed a lot!!

Lucia Anderson
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes, Express Yourself - Creative well being, Painting Flowers from imagination

Enjoying the class

Enjoying the class and the new ideas. Hoping to refine my skills.
Thank you

Chantelle Morton
Sydney, Australia
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

Seconds turned into hours

Once again, this chapter was not about the result, but about the amazing journey. Seconds turned into hours.

gale courtney
washington state
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

A big huge thank you

I’ve completed all 26 weeks and have learned a lot. Not only some techniques, but, basic approaches to planning works and critiquing my own work when completed. A big huge thank you for making 26 Weeks of Inspiration and Training available at a very affordable price. And, another huge load of thanks for taking the time to offer thoughtful and helpful critiques whenever requested. You have a gift for being both supportive and direct, and I’ve appreciated that.

It took a bit longer than 26 weeks for me to complete all the projects, still, I’m sad it’s coming to an end.

Robin G
United States
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

Art on!

This class has been a great experience. I have gotten to play with different styles, and moving outside my comfort zones. The class allows for setting your own pace which worked wonderfully for my job and other commitments. I have also gained new insight for the constructive comments from Sandrine.
I look forward to finishing the assignments and maybe another class from Sandrine.
Art on!

Marci Mock
26 weeks of intensive explorations

So much fun!

The 26-weeks-of-inspiration course was so much fun. Each unit brought me new enjoyment, and I learned so much. I tried many many types of painting and artwork, so many I would not have thought to do on my own. I recommend this course to anyone who is stuck in a rut with one type of medium, or who is timid and afraid to get started in the world of making art.

Susan Derby
26 weeks of intensive explorations

If you want to expand your artistry this class can help achieve that in a short time.

I am loving all that I am learning in this class. Using different media every lesson has broadened my ability to use them in my art. I can tell that working every week has made be grow as an artist and I especially appreciate the critiques that Sandrine is providing if we want her to do so. I really feel this class is an amazing bargain. If you want to expand your artistry this class can help achieve that in a short time.

Gail Witt
26 weeks of intensive explorations

Finding my own style

Sandrine inspires me. She motivates me to find my own style by trying new techniques and materials, and enjoy the process of each project.
Sandrine’s method has silenced the inner critic, given me wings and excited the creativity I’m discovering is within.

Cindy Shearer
26 weeks of intensive explorations

Now art is something I do every day…

This is a great opportunity to try so many different techniques, with Sandrine’s gentle guidance and encouragement. I love this class..I have learned so much and I can see my artwork developing. I was so put off making art by an unsympathetic teacher in school, I just wish he had been like Sandrine!
Now art is something I do every day…I feel I have set out on an exciting journey…I would recommend ’26 weeks ‘ unreservedly.

Marjorie Paterson
26 weeks of intensive explorations

I love trying different techniques and mediums.

I am really enjoying the exploration in the lessons in this class. I love trying different techniques and mediums.

Deb Weiers
26 weeks of intensive explorations

This class is exactly what I needed

This class is exactly what I needed to jump start me back into drawing and painting after many years of working creatively on a computer only. The lessons flexibility and guidance are very helpful. Sandrine’s personal advice and helpful critiques have opened my eyes to another way of seeing. I feel a true sense of advancement in my skills and a widening of perceptive ability in my art.
Thank you Sandrine!

Linda Brisbon
26 weeks of intensive explorations

I’m being stretched in many new directions and I must thank you for it! 

I just have to say how much I am enjoying your “26 weeks of Inspiration and Training” class. I was surprised to see that I had all the supplies I would need on hand, but I shouldn’t have been because, as I am always wanting to try new ways of painting, I pick up art supplies all the time. The problem was that I never really got around to using them. Now the pressure is on to get out of my comfort zone and I actually love it!

I’m being stretched in many new directions and I must thank you for it! 

Diane Marcotte
26 weeks of intensive explorations

Donc c’est avec plaisir que j’irai jusqu’au bout pour découvrir encore et encore..

J’apprécie ces différents modules qui nous font connaître toutes les facettes d’utilisation des mix media. Je ne suis pas encore familière avec ces techniques, il me manque un peu la folie d’entreprendre ces nouvelles façons de faire. Mais j’ai envie, je vois tellement de belles choses sur le net, notamment dans les sketchbooks. Donc c’est avec plaisir que j’irai jusqu’au bout pour découvrir encore et encore..

Denise Menu
26 weeks of intensive explorations

This inspiration to art will be with me always!

26 weeks of inspiration and training was a gift of discovery and art. I am an art dabbler who loves to “mess around” with paint, ink and paper. I was led by Sandrine to new adventures and ideas. Some were challenging and led me to question my own perception of my art. Other lessons were great new methods and examples that truly helped me learn to compose and paint. I have enjoyed the sharing from others taking the class. I am branching out and I am enjoying a new energy in my own art. Thanks, Sandrine, this inspiration to art will be with me always!

Deborah Gravel
26 weeks of intensive explorations

I learned many new techniques

I loved this class. I learned many new techniques, and was introduced to some new media & substrates. The videos were succinct and easy to follow. I look forward to taking more workshops from Sandrine.

Jackie D
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

I actually made no less than 16 paintings which have all been exhibited

I loved this online class which I took many months ago.
I actually made no less than 16 paintings which have all been exhibited – some still are. The size of the paintings are 30×30, 50×50, and 60×60 cm.
I found your teaching and your method very inspiring.
I “found” you via a picture in Pinterest, then went on to YouTube and ended up on your website/blog where I signed up for the class.
Lots of thanks from Denmark

Birthe
Denmark
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

I absolutely loved this class

It was just what I needed to start me painting again and when time permits I’m coming back for more Sandrine!

 

Linda M
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

Thank you

Sandrine is so helpful and encouraging.Each class is so varied and interesting, often topics I would never have come up with.Very inspirational.

LJ
Australia
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

Variety Alone is Inspiring

The variety of inspirations week to week keeps me interested and challenged. I’ve already been asked to do several things I’ve never done before and I’m only finishing week 7. Looking forward to all the coming weeks.

Robin Gray
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes

I have never attended such a good online course

Dear Sandrine,
I have started the Inspiration Training only a few weeks ago. I have never attended such a good online course. Your instructions, your beautiful works and the organization of the course are really inspire me. I have never had such a busy period in my painting. I am excited to have new assignment and your instructions for it every week. Thanks, Sandrine!
My rating for the course is 5/5, the best!
Best regards:
Imola

Imola Varga
Hungary
26 weeks of intensive explorations, all classes
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    Comment by Emily:

    Wow! This online art class sounds absolutely fantastic! As someone who wants to paint and draw more but often feels unsure of where to start, I really appreciate the structure and assignments provided in this course. The idea of exploring different techniques and subjects over the course of 26 weeks is so inspiring and I love that there are examples and tutorials to guide us along the way. It’s great to know that the class is open to artists of all levels, allowing us to choose our own pace and level of commitment. The flexibility to choose different mediums and styles is also a huge plus. I love the idea of sharing our artwork with the class and receiving feedback. It’s such a supportive and encouraging environment to grow as an artist. I can’t wait to sign up and begin this artistic journey from the comfort of my own home! Thank you for offering such an amazing opportunity! https://kleurplaten-kind.com/kleurplaten/unicorn-kleurplaat/

    1. Thank you so much Emily, you made my day 💕

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