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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 […]

[Weekend Workshop] Brush Calligraphy: Beginner

Brush pen calligraphy is a beautiful art form that can be used to add a personal touch to everything from greeting cards to event signage. 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. […]

[Weekend Workshop] Acrylic Pouring

Join us for a one-day acrylic pouring workshop where you’ll explore the fundamentals of abstract art, including colour and composition. Create unique art on canvas in a supportive studio environment, surrounded by like-minded peers. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshops offers hands-on experience to unleash your creativity! Artist/instructor: Olivana Tonon

[NEW! 4-Week Art Class] Gel Plate Printing

Discover the magic of monoprinting! In this four-week program, you’ll experiment with gel plates and acrylic paint to create dynamic prints. Learn layering, masking, image transfers, and painting directly on the plate to produce textured, vibrant works. Perfect for anyone curious about printmaking. Artist/instructor: Sarka Buchl Stephenson

[4-Week Art Class] Acrylic Pouring

Discover the magic of acrylic pouring and create your own vibrant, flowing masterpieces! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll experiment with colors, techniques, and textures to produce unique abstract artworks. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. Let your creativity flow and take home a one-of-a-kind painting. Artist/instructor: Olivana Tonon

[8-Week Art Class] Introduction to Drawing

Build your creative skill set with the class that puts the “fun” in the fundamentals of drawing! Learn how to use a variety of drawing tools while exploring topics such as: line, form, value , light, shadow and perspective. Each week we will cover a new drawing theme with a series of still life’s to […]

[8-Week Art Class] Portrait Drawing

Discover the art of portraiture! This program will focus on the fundamentals of portraiture to understand the construction of the face and head by using a simple step-by-step drawing method. Next, we will use shading to create value and form. Together we will work towards capturing a likeness while drawing a professional model. Suitable for […]

[8-Week Art Class] The Painted Portrait

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 […]

[8-Week Art Class] Landscape Painting

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 […]

[Weekend Workshop] Hand Lettered Valentine’s Day Cards

In this two-hour workshop, students will learn how to draw beautiful script letters and use them to create their own one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day cards. Students will leave the workshop with their finished greeting cards and a set of take-home worksheets to continue their practice. No experience needed. Artist/instructor: Erica Pinto