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The Winter Art Class started yesterday with 15 students. Despite our advertisements and immense help from the Hon’ble Opposition Leader Tshering Tobgay, the turnout of young artists for the 10 days Winter Art Class was was not very inspiring. Maybe the problem is with the students being engaged with many activities that are happening in Thimphu or maybe the parents are not very supportive when it comes to art. Whatever the reason may be, it didn’t stop VAST from going ahead with the Winter Art Class.

The schedule and the Artists responsible for the activities:

Day 1 (Sunday) 25 Jan. 2009
Introduction to Art / Art Materials.
-Asha/Rajesh/Dorji

Day 2 (Monday) 26 Jan. 2009
Introduction to basic drawing and sketching through  demonstration
on still Life, shapes, sizes and hands on exercises.    
-Rajesh/Pema/Tenzin

Day 3 (Tuesday) 27 Jan. 2009
Introduction to figure drawing and on the spot quick sketching
An outdoor activity.           
-Rajesh/Pema/Asha/Pasang

Day 4 (Wednesday) 28 Jan. 2009
Introduction to Traditional Art and visit to Changangkha
Lhakhang and Zorigchusum, Kawangjangsa.     
-Asha/Pasang

Day 5 (Thursday) 29 Jan.2009
Introduction to Colour Theory through demonstration on collage,
Pastel and Water Colour with hands on exercises.       
-Rajesh/Pema/Dorji/Tsip

Day 6 (Friday) 30 Jan. 2009
Out door Water Colour exercises at Centenary Park,
Changlingmethang.        
-Rajesh/Pema/Dorji/Asha

Day 7 (Saturday) 31Jan.2009
Outdoor education on discovering the spirit of team work
And lunch provided by  master Tashi Namgyal in celebration
Of his 7th birthday  at  Motithang or Yannick’s place.       
-Gelay/Kueron/Mam Yannick/Usa

Day 8-9 (Sunday and Monday) 01 and 02 Feb. 2009
Introduction to camping, night out survival, art and nature discovery, development of confidence/self esteem and bonding with friends at Cheri by  the riverside, 30 minutes walk from the road head.
Note:
Parents are most welcome to participate,
It’s only one night out in the wilderness! 
-Gelay/Tandi/Babyla/Tenzin/Ajay/Usa

Day 10 (Tuesday) 03 Feb 2009
Preparation, certificate awarding and Grand Exhibition for parents and visitors.
-Asha/Babyla/Tenzin/Dorji/Phurba