Touching The Art
Spring 2017 Registration Now Open! Classes coming in March!
TTA 201: Making Art Appreciation Second Nature
A view of what the online classroom looks like!
Course Description
The most common “complaint” I get on my tours or after my presentations goes something like this, “Luc, that was fantastic, but I don’t think I could do this on my own without you being there to guide us.”
Perhaps you've had similar feelings yourself--like many others, you might have enjoyed the book or the tours, but feel like your own experiences with art haven't been as rewarding. Well, those sentiments are completely legitimate, and there's a solution.
"Reading" art is not something that was part of most of our educational experiences. Just like any kind of skill, it's not something that automatically sticks with you if you do it once, or even if you read a book about it. This is where TTA 201 comes in. This course is designed to make TTA stick with you--to make appreciating art an automatized skill as naturally comfortable to engage in, and as rewarding, as sitting down to read a novel.
In this course, you'll learn the various TTA techniques, get to practice them on great works of art, and, to solidify your understanding, you'll prepare your own art presentation.
It's time to make a world of art open up to you... without the feeling that you need a guide. It's time to master TTA for yourself.
The most common “complaint” I get on my tours or after my presentations goes something like this, “Luc, that was fantastic, but I don’t think I could do this on my own without you being there to guide us.”
Perhaps you've had similar feelings yourself--like many others, you might have enjoyed the book or the tours, but feel like your own experiences with art haven't been as rewarding. Well, those sentiments are completely legitimate, and there's a solution.
"Reading" art is not something that was part of most of our educational experiences. Just like any kind of skill, it's not something that automatically sticks with you if you do it once, or even if you read a book about it. This is where TTA 201 comes in. This course is designed to make TTA stick with you--to make appreciating art an automatized skill as naturally comfortable to engage in, and as rewarding, as sitting down to read a novel.
In this course, you'll learn the various TTA techniques, get to practice them on great works of art, and, to solidify your understanding, you'll prepare your own art presentation.
It's time to make a world of art open up to you... without the feeling that you need a guide. It's time to master TTA for yourself.
Testimonials from Past TTA 201 Students
Learn to immerse yourself in art as easily as you'd click play on a Youtube video!
"This was a great course. Luc has a very effective teaching style and his material is innovative. I'd recommend this course to anyone who likes literature or movies (that is, everyone)."
"This was an awesome class that helped me get an order of magnitude better at reading art. The wide variety of techniques and topics was great."
"Luc knows how to ask the most awesome questions. He is a super gentle guide and also super talented at helping you learn. What a treasure of delights this course has been!"
"TTA 201 really allowed me to develop a new skill that not only allows me to appreciate art and connect to it more fully, but also honed my skills of observation and integration."
"Luc is a wonderful teacher, I keep coming back. This course went deeper, though. I got to experience artworks in a more personal way than I have ever done before."
More at the bottom of the page!
"This was an awesome class that helped me get an order of magnitude better at reading art. The wide variety of techniques and topics was great."
"Luc knows how to ask the most awesome questions. He is a super gentle guide and also super talented at helping you learn. What a treasure of delights this course has been!"
"TTA 201 really allowed me to develop a new skill that not only allows me to appreciate art and connect to it more fully, but also honed my skills of observation and integration."
"Luc is a wonderful teacher, I keep coming back. This course went deeper, though. I got to experience artworks in a more personal way than I have ever done before."
More at the bottom of the page!
Schedule and SyllabusSee detailed schedule below.
Classes last about one hour each. If you are forced to miss a class, a recording will be available for you to watch. The classes are conducted on a live, interactive, online platform. You'll be able to text, speak, and use video. Questions? Email me: luctravers@gmail.com 
Dramatic, new art... every week.
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RegistrationYou Get: Ten Live Online Classes + One Private Tutorial + continual, personal feedback.
Cost: One payment of $219 OR Four monthly payments of $59 (Total of $236) Important: The size of each session is limited to 10 students. Student Rates Available! Please email luctravers@hotmail.com for more info. Purchase here: Single Payment of $219 Four Monthly Payments of $59. First payment is made upon registration. The next three payments are made the following three months through a PayPal subscription |
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Detailed Schedule Class #1: Introduction to “Reading” Class #2: Advanced Reading Techniques Class #3: Identifying Themes & Making Connections Part I Class #4: Identifying Themes & Making Connections Part II Class #5: Portraits, Landscapes, and Still-lifes Class #6: Great Artists Class #7: Preparation for Final Presentations Class #8: Final presentations + Applying TTA to Movies Class #9: Final presentations + A Taste of Art History: "Classic"Artists Class #10: Final Presentations + Course Recap *Private tutoring sessions will be scheduled between classes #6 and #9 |
Previews of featured works 
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Assignments
- Homework: In preparation for each class you'll have some fun, helpful exercises to hone your art appreciation skills.
- Final Presentation: As a capstone to the course you will prepare a 10 minute slideshow presentation on an artwork of your choice that you'll share with the class. I'll guide you through the process and help you prepare with that private tutorial.
- Having read or reading the book, Touching The Art, during the course is highly recommended.
Testimonials, continued...
"Wonderful course. So much fun and entertaining. I would take it again!"
"After taking Luc's course I felt significantly more equipped to encounter and experience artworks, so much so that I finally feel ready to consider buying my first piece of art, something that has intimidated me for years."
"Touching the Art helped me to gain a better understanding of why I love the art I love. But even more it helped me to find connections and develop and understanding for art that I may not have loved immediately. Most of all it taught me to immerse myself in the artwork until I could viscerally feel the emotional connection of the piece to my own life and experiences."
"TTA has not only opened up my appreciation for art, but helped me articulate that to others. I see many other uses including photography, writing, presentations, etc. Thank You!"
"Wonderful course. So much fun and entertaining. I would take it again!"
"After taking Luc's course I felt significantly more equipped to encounter and experience artworks, so much so that I finally feel ready to consider buying my first piece of art, something that has intimidated me for years."
"Touching the Art helped me to gain a better understanding of why I love the art I love. But even more it helped me to find connections and develop and understanding for art that I may not have loved immediately. Most of all it taught me to immerse myself in the artwork until I could viscerally feel the emotional connection of the piece to my own life and experiences."
"TTA has not only opened up my appreciation for art, but helped me articulate that to others. I see many other uses including photography, writing, presentations, etc. Thank You!"