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Co-presented with the Markham Group of Artists, this weekly program offers non-instructional life drawing sessions featuring a live, clothed model in long poses. Open to artists of all skill levels, it provides a relaxed and supportive environment for exploring portraiture and figure drawing. Please bring your own materials including easels.

Space is limited.

Note: There is no life drawing session on the first Wednesday of each month.

Take your watercolour skills further! Build on basic techniques and explore colour, value, and composition through flowers and still life. Recommended for students with some prior watercolour experience.

Artist/Instructor: Lori Spendiff

This introductory program is perfect for anyone new to photography. Learn the basics of composition, lighting, and camera use while practicing simple skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Artist/instructor: Joel Clements

Learn the basics of watercolour painting while having fun with distinctive techniques. Through artist’s demonstrations, exercises, and lots of time painting, participants will build an understanding of colour theory, layering techniques, and composition. Perfect for beginners or those refreshing their skills.

Artist/Instructor: Lori Spendiff

Join Public Art Curator Yan Wu for a guided tour of the City of Markham’s Public Art Circulation Collection at the Markham Civic Centre. Discover artworks on view and learn about the artists, stories, and ideas that shape the collection and the City’s public art program.

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