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Art Classes in Durbanville
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LifeArt School and Studio, 1st Durbanville Scouts, De Villiers Drive, Durbanville
Times:
Mondays: 6 – 9 pm
Wednesday: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Fridays: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
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Leonie Brown is an amazing artist who brings the most ordinary to life -opening and taking one’s heart on the “deep and beautiful work of soul-making” (Sue Monk Kidd) we are all on.
She is a gifted teacher who takes you through the process of art step by step, giving you the tools and skills to work independently and with creative freedom. She is encouraging when you think you can’t draw or paint and has the gift of “stepping on one’s shoes without messing up their shine”.
Thanks, Leonie
Pam Topham
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Leonie was the best art teacher I ever had!
She pays equal attention to every student in class, making sure to teach or give advice to one after the other while taking their different skill levels into account.
She is always friendly and respectful and is not only interested in her student’s progress but also in them enjoying what they do.
No matter what skill level you are, even if you’re beginning from scratch, I would definitely recommend LifeArt School.
Denise Reisenbauer
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This is where I go to Art School on Friday mornings. For me, this is a dream come true, a second chance to do what I love and do it well.
Leonie Edna Brown teaches a complete art curriculum that starts you off with the absolute and fundamental basics and takes you all the way through to becoming a professional artist. I am still early in my journey, and I can tell you that my eyes have been opened in new ways, to see more clearly.
For those who are now sufficiently envious but cannot get to actual physical classes, Leonie has new online classes! So you too can learn in your own time! Go check it out!
And thank you, Leonie, for being the wonderful teacher you are!
Belinda Mesecke
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Module 1: The Enthusiastic Painter.
This foundational course is designed for those who feel they “don’t know what they don’t know,” offering a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of art. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an artist seeking to refine your skills, you’ll delve into the world of basic art materials, master 38 diverse mark-making techniques, learn to break down subjects into simple shapes, and develop essential drawing and painting skills. Build a solid foundation and discover the artist within you.
Art Classes Durbanville
Our comprehensive six-module course takes you from stick figure to master painter—starting with Module 1’s 38 essential painting techniques and beginner drawing skills and advancing to Module 2’s focus on realistic observation, proportion, and negative space. Transform your passion into professional mastery and begin your artistic journey today.
Art Classes Durbanville
This comprehensive online course on portrait painting offers a step-by-step approach to learning various styles and techniques.
It covers basic drawing and painting basics to advanced techniques.
The course uses palettes invented by Artist and Teacher Leonie.e. Brown, allowing for quick and repeatable results. Each art class tutorial leads to a defined end result.
The course is designed as a step-by-step, hands-on learning experience, covering classic portraits to modern contemporary styles using impressionistic styles and colors.
Art Classes in Durbanville
Address:
LifeArt School and Studio, 1st Durbanville Scouts, De Villiers Drive, Durbanville
Times:
Mondays: 6 – 9 pm
Wednesday: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Fridays: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Online Art Academy
Your Exclusive Welcome Gift:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- You can start at any time of the year.
- As many as you would like.
- Most people do one painting class per week.
- Each class is three hours long.
Painting Monday from 6 pm – 9 pm
Painting Wednesdays from 10 am – 1 pm
Painting Fridays from 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Yes, you are more than welcome to join us for coffee, rusks and the smell of paint.
No experience needed. LifeArt School caters for the beginner as well as the more experienced artist that want to extend their knowledge.
Yes, Group bookings are welcome, depending on venue availability.
- Modules 1 and 2: Materials click here.
- Modules 3 and 4: Materials click here.
- Portrait Painting: Materials click here.
- Amazing Abstracts: Materials click here.
- The class can be made up on an alternative date.
- If you miss the Monday painting class, you can make it up on a Friday, depending on seating availability.
- It is important that you contact the teacher ahead of time.
- Please note that classes can only be made up in the year missed. They cannot be carried over to the next year.
- No, missed classes cannot be financially refunded or taken off the next months payment.
- You can either make up the missed class or forfeit the class.
- Invoices will be sent out from 15 – 20th of each month for the next month.
- Students need to pay by 30th of the current month for the next month’s lessons.
- Please note that LifeART School is a small business. All funds get used immediately to pay for Business Running Costs like, rent, water, lights etc. If you do not pay on time, business payments cannot be done. Your late payments endanger the continuation of the School.
- No pay as you come per lesson.
Students payment need to reflect in LifeArt School Account by 30th of each month.
- Late payment not reflected on 30th will be charged with an additional 10%
- Consistent late payers will get x 3 written warnings.
- On the 3rd written letter, the person will be asked to leave the end of the month.
- Teachers are allowed x 2 sick days per class = 12 days per year.
- No refunds will be given.
- The class still counts as part of the monthly payment.
- The class will be closed during Public Holidays.
- Classes will continue during School Holidays.
- During Public Holidays, the student is till liable for the full month of payment.
- Venue, water, electricity etc still has to get paid. No discounts are offered to Lifeart School for public Holidays or December Holidays.
- If the students go on holiday for a month or more than a month, pay in advance for the next month’s lessons to keep your space or run the risk of losing your place.
- No spaces will be kept without prior arrangement and payment.
- Students can not just leave but have to give one calendar months notice as well as fill in the relevant forms.
- See cancel class subscription below.
- LifeART School will close on the last Saturday of the 2nd week of December and open on the first Monday of the 3rd week in January
- The students are still liable to pay for the full month of December and January.
- Venue, water, electricity etc still has to get paid. No discounts are offered to Lifeart School for public Holidays or December Holidays.
- Missed classes due to closure will be offered as an extra class during the following year.
- The student can give one calendar (1 months notice).
- The student will still be responsible for the payment of the forthcoming calendar month.
- If the student chooses to just leave without notice, they will still be responsible for the payment of the following calendar month.
- Click here for cancellation form.
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- April 2004 to the current year.
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- All original work created by LAS students or LEB including art, paintings, demo, literature, lessons, photographs, designs and other tangible creative creations will stay the intellectual property of LAS and the SP, Leonie.e.Brown.
- LEB and LAS personal and unique expressions of ideas and teaching concepts.
- You may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this website, including files and photographs downloadable from this website, without the express permission of the copyright owner.
- The owners of copyright in the content on this website may receive compensation for the use of their content by educational institutions and governments, including from licensing schemes managed by Copyright Agency.
- All artwork produced by the students during class time can be used by LAS and SP for marketing purposes.
- We may change these terms of use from time to time. Check before re-using any content from this website.
- LifeART School and the Sole Proprietor (SP) is not responsible for any injuries, goods stolen or lost property on any of the rental properties.
- LifeArt School and Studio is not responsible for any Acts of God provisions, also called “Force Majeure” clauses, relate to events outside human control, like flash floods, earthquakes, national disasters, plaques or other natural or unforeseen disaster(s). A refund or rescheduling may (as per the discretion of the SP), still be called for, and if so decided between BOTH parties being LifeArt School SP and named student, but direct liability under the contract is not the responsibility of LifeArt School or its Sole Proprietor.
Testimonials
See What Our Happy Customers Say
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Leonie Brown is an amazing artist who brings the most ordinary to life -opening and taking one’s heart on the “deep and beautiful work of soul-making” (Sue Monk Kidd) we are all on.
She is a gifted teacher who takes you through the process of art step by step, giving you the tools and skills to work independently and with creative freedom. She is encouraging when you think you can’t draw or paint and has the gift of “stepping on one’s shoes without messing up their shine”.
Thanks, Leonie
Pam Topham
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Leonie was the best art teacher I ever had!
She pays equal attention to every student in class, making sure to teach or give advice to one after the other while taking their different skill levels into account.
She is always friendly and respectful and is not only interested in her student’s progress but also in them enjoying what they do.
No matter what skill level you are, even if you’re beginning from scratch, I would definitely recommend LifeArt School.
Denise Reisenbauer
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This is where I go to Art School on Friday mornings. For me, this is a dream come true, a second chance to do what I love and do it well.
Leonie Edna Brown teaches a complete art curriculum that starts you off with the absolute and fundamental basics and takes you all the way through to becoming a professional artist. I am still early in my journey, and I can tell you that my eyes have been opened in new ways, to see more clearly.
For those who are now sufficiently envious but cannot get to actual physical classes, Leonie has new online classes! So you too can learn in your own time! Go check it out!
And thank you, Leonie, for being the wonderful teacher you are!