Reija Palo-ditch
Fine art courses directed by Reija Palo-Oja at Aurala Civic College provide participants with the opportunity to stop, deepen and inspire. Under Reija's guidance, painting becomes a multi -sensory and adventurous process where learning takes place both together and focusing on doing. The aim of the courses is not the perfect result, but the liberation and courage to try. We interviewed Reija about the fall courses.
What inspires you to teach this topic?
Supporting creativity and expression - that you can give people the tools to express themselves and experience success. The best thing is to see when someone finds their creativity again or finding out they know more than they believed. Painting can take you so that the world around you will forget for a moment.
What do participants usually be surprised to learn?
Often people are surprised that they dare more than they first thought. Confidence in your own work will increase during the course. In addition to techniques, we learn to look and observe the world in a new way - it is important in painting.
Who did the courses fit?
For anyone who is interested in visual expression. No previous experience is needed - the most important thing is interest and desire to try. The courses are also suitable for followers who want to develop their own expression and learn more about different techniques.
What is the best moment you have experienced as a teacher?
There are many! But in particular, the moments when someone tells you that after a course that a long time has experienced the joy of doing or gaining a new kind of confidence. These report that the course has been meaningful.
Why is this skill important in life?
Creativity is important for the well -being of all of us. It does not only mean artistic talent, but the ability to see alternatives, to indulge and find moments of joy and peace in the midst of everyday life. Making visual arts can also be a way to deal with emotions and strengthen your identity.
Reija courses in Aurala include: 
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Acrylic painting courses
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The workshops of abstract painting
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The basics of oil painting
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Fine Arts Course for Children
Check out Reija's courses: Bit.ly/ Ranjouja Course
