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[NEW! 4-Week Art Class] Botanical Illustration: Coloured Pencils

Discover the beauty of nature through coloured pencil drawing in this beginner-friendly botanical art course. Learn techniques for observing, shading, layering colour, and capturing the intricate details of flowers, leaves, and plants while creating vibrant, realistic drawings. Suitable for all skill levels. Artist/instructor: Olivana Tonon

[8-Week Art Class] Introduction to Oil Painting, and the Art of Still Life

Experience the beauty of oil painting! Learn the techniques and fundamentals of still life painting, including composition, colour mixing, and brushwork. Ideal for beginners and experienced painters eager to explore oils. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris Image credit: Linda Kalianteris

[8-Week Art Class] Intro to Acrylics: Painting for Pleasure

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. Suitable for all skill […]

[Evening Art Class] Introduction to Drawing

Build your creative confidence and have fun learning drawing fundamentals! Explore line, form, value, light, shadow, shading, and perspective through themed still life each week. Suitable for all skill levels. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris Note: There is no class on October 12 and October 26, 2026.

[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 […]

[Evening Art Class] Watercolour: Beginner to Intermediate

Learn the basics of watercolour painting while having fun with distinctive techniques. Explore colour, layering, and composition through demonstrations and hands-on painting. Perfect for beginners or those refreshing their skills. Artist/Instructor: Lori Spendiff

[Evening Art Class] Landscape Painting

Discover the joy of painting landscapes! Learn composition, value, and design while developing your personal painting style. Step-by-step guidance and constructive critiques included. Suitable for all skill levels. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris Image credit: Linda Kalianteris

[4-Week Art Class] Watercolour: Intermediate to Advanced

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

[8-Week Art Class] Watercolour: Beginner to Intermediate

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

[NEW! Evening Art Class] Photography 101

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