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[Evening Sessions] Life Drawing: Drop-in Studio

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. Register or drop in. Space […]

[NEW! Weekend Workshop] Mixed Media and Collage

This beginner-friendly mixed media and collage workshop introduces participants to creating art using a variety of materials. Learn simple techniques for layering, cutting, and combining images and textures to make a unique artwork. Artist/instructor: Olivana Tonon Image credit: Olivana Tonon

En Plein Air Painting

Get ready to explore the joy of painting outdoors. Learn about the gear and techniques that make plein air painting easy and fun. Begin in the studio with essential techniques, then apply your skills outdoors while capturing the charm of historic Unionville. Perfect for artists of all levels who want to prepare for a summer […]

[Weekend Workshop] Brush Calligraphy: Beginner

Brush pen calligraphy can be used to add a personal touch to everything from greeting cards to event signage. In this workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of modern brush pen calligraphy, including how to hold a brush pen, form basic strokes, and connect these strokes to form lowercase letters and words. Students will receive […]

[Evening Sessions] Life Drawing: Drop-in Studio

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. Register or drop in. Space […]

[Weekend Workshop] Landscape Painting: Summer Scenes

Learn to paint vibrant summer landscapes and a variety of summer greens while exploring colour mixing, composition, and value. Develop your personal style with step-by-step guidance and feedback. Suitable for all levels. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris Image credit: Linda Kalianteris

[Weekend Workshop] The Painted Portrait: Painting Your Pets!

Create a painted portrait of your pet while learning colour mixing, brushwork, layering, and techniques for capturing likeness and texture. Bring a reference photo of your pet. Suitable for all levels. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris Image credit: Linda Kalianteris

[Weekend Workshop] Portraits in the Garden: Painting Workshop

Build your portrait painting skills in an outdoor setting with a professional model seated under the willow tree at the McKay Art Centre. Paint in Unionville’s historic garden while exploring brushwork, layering, and capturing likeness in a supportive environment. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris Image credit: Linda Kalianteris

[Weekend Workshop] En Plein Air Workshop: Watercolour Journaling

Create a travel-style watercolour journal while sketching and painting outdoors. Learn to capture scenes and moments using portable materials in historic Unionville (weather permitting). Suitable for all levels. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris Image credit: Instructor Linda Kalianteris

[Weekend Workshop] Landscape Painting: Garden Scenes

Paint colourful summer garden landscapes while exploring value, composition, and design. Step-by-step guidance and feedback will be given to support artists of all levels. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris Image credit: Linda Kalianteris