St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre Classes Brought to you by Nurse Next Door by Peri Hayes
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As Max Nechytailo enthusiastically introduces, “I offer an art class where students can choose their favourite medium; whether it’s acrylics, watercolour, oil, pastels, charcoal, coloured pencils, markers or pens, my students will feel comfortable and free to explore different paints and themes in their art. In each lesson I’ll guide them with simple examples, showing how to create any subject they can imagine. Beginners and advanced artists alike are welcome to experience the nuances of various painting techniques. Here, you can enjoy the creative process with any medium you choose and dive into a world where everything is possible to paint.” While discussing his background, Max describes, “My entire life has been intertwined with creating art and crafting various creative projects. I hold a diploma that qualifies me to teach children in an art school and have extensive experience as a portrait artist; watercolour urban landscapes, oil painting and abstract acrylic art. I am skilled in digital art, working as a 2-D artist on a graphics tablet in Photoshop. I also create wooden and metal sculptures, work as an art restorer and design furniture. I founded my own art studio and have taught art classes in Kyiv, Ukraine, prior to coming to Canada in 2022.” Max relocated to Canada with his family following the Russian invasion. He previously dedicated three years to the restoration of a Catholic cathedral in Bytom, Poland, which entailed painted walls, roofs and portraits of religious figures. As well as having works displayed across Canada and Ukraine, several of his pieces are part of private collections.. Presently, a selection of Max’s paintings and sculptures are exhibited at the Art Emporium in Port Stanley, where he has enjoyed teaching for two years. In November, Max debuted his workshops at St. Thomas- Elgin Public Art Centre (STEPAC). He is excited to be leading ‘Master of the Brush’ art classes, with these sessions having been offered on Saturdays from 12:30 pm until 2:30 pm. Depending on interest, Max shares that those hours may change and potentially expand in 2025. “For students attending my art class for the first time, I will be able to provide some of my basic art supplies for free,” he graciously details, “including brushes, paper, pencils, acrylic and watercolour paints.” Thereafter, students will bring their own materials. As Max thoughtfully expresses, “In my classes, I care deeply about each student’s progress. Each student works on their own masterpiece, which they can complete
and take home. For many of my students who have been taking art lessons consistently for the past two years, this is a joyful time they truly love. The paintings they’ve created bring them happiness, and they remember every brushstroke that led them to such beautiful results. The creative atmosphere helps people take a break from their worries, believe in their abilities and find inspiration. I am grateful to witness the harmonious growth of my students.” Phone STEPAC at 519-631-4040 to direct inquiries about these creative classes, or to register for a four-week session with Max.
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Boomers and Beyond – Elgin • December 2024 Page 11
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