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"My son (7) is very into art and very picky about taking classes. He refused to finish a cartooning class he was once in because "you just draw what you want, they don't teach you anything." I have had no such complaints since he's been at Deb's; he looks forward eagerly to every class. Bravo!" - Mitch Moldofsky

“My two boys (age 4 and 7) attended a trial class.  My expectations were low as they are quite timid with new experiences and not at all comfortable with people they don’t know well.  Imagine my surprise when my four year old comes out after an hour class asking to stay longer.  They instantly warmed to Deb and her inviting and enriching environment.  I would definitely recommend this experience to others.”-Amanda Monroe-Kent

"I love going to Deb's class because I learn new ways to draw and I make
cool art stuff to take home. Deb's house is really fun!"- Berke Berry, 7 years

"I love the painting, the drawing and the laughing." - Roxy Moon, 6 years

Marks of Perception

Your neighborhood art school.

Coaching budding artists in the language of Art.

Fall / Winter  classes are available for children in 8 week sessions.

For sk- grade 8 classes are held Monday - Friday 3:45 - 4:45 or 5:00 - 6:00 pm at a cost of $165. per session.

NEW morning & early afternoon classes for junior and senior kindergartners! These classes are held  Wednesdays & Thursdays one in the morning from 10-11am and one in the afternoon from 1-2 PM.

NEW adult classes on Mondays from 1-2 PM and Tuesdays from 10-11AM - a maximum of 3 people per class.

Once a week  after school art classes begin Sept. 2nd and run in  in 8 week sessions.                                            

FALL /  WINTER 2008 - 2009 SCHEDULE

Fee schedule

For Children:

$165 for 8 weeks

$310 for 16 $600 for 32

$40 per solo class

For Adults:

$180. for 4 wks.of group classes

 $320 for 8

 $65 per solo class

Portfolio consultation:$165 per 2 hr. session

Register early for the September term.                                                                                                                       

The maximum size of any class is three children. This is to ensure each student receives individual attention.

CUSTOM MADE CLASSES! You may build a class if that is what you and your child prefer. If your child has two friends that wish to join them for a class,  I will teach the three of them together.

PRIVATE CLASSES are available for all ages. For children at 40. / hr. , teens 45./hr , and adults at 65./ hr.

NEW PORTFOLIO TUTORING is available for both teens and adults. Deb can help you unstress portfolio production for application to Colleges, Universities, or galleries.

All classes are held in instructor Deb Wiles' home studio.

The aim of Marks of Perception is bring individuals to the point in their creative development where they are comfortable with themselves, and confident in their creative abilities. To do this I teach new techniques to budding artists. With these techniques I coach the individual to render their perception of the world.  Through practice they produce what they desire to produce. Through this process the individual gains confidence in their creativity;  satisfaction, and a sense of accomplishment with their work. 

“ The relationship between high self esteem and unfettered creativity is very strong.”                                         - Dorothy Corkille Briggs

 Studying art  helps children:

· develop social, emotional and physical skills

·become active listeners

· access their inner feelings and express them

· communicate and think critically

 Art:

· enhances basic thought processes;  students learn to think creatively

· improves problem solving skills by imagining solutions

· is indispensible for concrete and abstract learning: it engages cognitive and kinesthetic experiences and promotes long term learning

· Art is fun!

 Students learn : Contour,Gesture, Perspective, Portrait,  Still life,  Landscape and more!

To register contact Deborah via telephone 416 537 9483 or by email wilesweb{at}gmail.com

Instructor Deborah Wiles, a professional artist, is a graduate of Ontario College of Art and Design.

Marks of Perception

Coaching budding artists in the language of Art.

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  "Deb teaches my son traditional art fundamentals but she also encourages
him to experiment and develop his own style. Berke's new skills have
given him a sense of pride and he is much more confident in his art
related school assignments."- Maeve Quaid, D.Phil (Oxford), parent

"Art day with Deb is Sara's favorite day of the week.
From still life with Mr. Potato Head to a drawing of
her dreams, Sara returns home every week full of
energy and conversation about her fabulous art class."
Chella, parent

Deborah puts the fun in art. Or is that the art in fun?  She has enchanted my daughter, Bella. For an hour every week Bella is an artist doing what artists do. Bella cherishes that hour. So do we. -Andy, parent

"I have known Deb for many years and have always been inspired by her creative energy. It encompasses her whole life;  her work, her gardens, her home, her cuisine and her approach to life ooze with the bohemian spirit!   Unconventional begins to describe Deb Wiles' life of artistic self-expression and I love it. I also love that my child can hang out and learn in the company of someone with a different approach to life than the main stream educators. What a fantastic opportunity! I feel so fortunate to have Deb's infectious lust for colour ameliorate my child's life."  - Sandy Moon, parent

"I had always wanted to draw and from time to time I picked up a pencil and tried it with very limited results. This winter I had to good fortune to both have time off and to find a really talented teacher right under my nose, well, across the street from me.  So armed with pencil and paper Deb took on the daunting ask of teaching me some of the rudiments of drawing. After four classes with her, I am not now, or am I likely to be, through no fault of Deb's, destined to become a great artist but thanks to her I am longer afraid to put pencil to paper and as a result of this I look forward to countless hours of pure enjoyment creating art for my sake." -Roy (adult student)

"We have used Deb Wiles for several Art Instruction sessions. I found her approach with our Seniors very professional and yet relaxed. Deb was flexible on programming, and adapted to the abilities and  interests of the individuals present. It was a pleasure to meet her, and I would definitely recommend her services."- Bethany Vallentin,  Interim Social &Activation Director The Briton House Retirement Centre

Ms. Wiles has taught classes for children through www.stalbansclub.ca 

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