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Whether you are new to painting or returning to your practice, this program is a great way to relax and enjoy the painting process. Work in acrylics on paper and canvas alongside the instructor as she guides you through beginner techniques to create landscapes, portraits, and still-life paintings from reference images. No experience required. 

Artist/Instructor: Bernadette Lau

Explore the bold and expressive art of linocut printmaking. Learn design, carving, inking, and printing while experimenting with texture, colour, and composition. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to try a hands-on printmaking technique.

Artist/Instructor: Sydney Hanson

Learn the fundamentals of colour, composition, and pouring techniques while creating vibrant, abstract pieces. This program is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a hands-on artistic experience.

Artist/instructor: Olivana Tonon

Discover the art of portraiture in this introductory class designed to simplify the portrait painting process. Beginning with one colour, learn how to accurately place the features, and bring your painting to life, by adding value and shading. Next, explore the “Zorn” palette, a simple and effective system for mixing realistic skin tones. Using just three colours plus white, you’ll learn how to create a range of warm and cool flesh tones to paint quickly and accurately in either oil or acrylic paint. Perfect for anyone looking to simplify their portrait painting process when capturing a model’s likeness.

Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris

Image credit: Linda Kalianteris

Note: No class on Friday, March 20 due to March Break Camps, and Friday, April 3 due to Good Friday.

Discover the beauty of painting landscapes in this hands-on program designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of landscape painting. Explore topics such as: oil painting safety, composition, value, and design, as well as focused lessons on how to paint sky, trees, clouds, buildings, shrubs, flowers and more. With step-by-step instructor guidance and critiques, this program is suitable for both beginner and seasoned landscape painters.

Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris

Note: No class on Friday, March 20 due to March Break Camps, and Friday, April 3 due to Good Friday.