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

Learn the basics of watercolour painting while having fun with distinctive techniques. Through artist’s demonstrations and painting exercises, you’ll build an understanding of colour theory, layering techniques, and composition. No experience required. Artist/Instructor: Lori Spendiff

[8-Week Art Classes] Watercolour: Intermediate to Advanced

Further your knowledge of basic techniques with colour, value, and design theories by painting flowers and still lifes from reference photos. Participants should have completed an introductory-level program or have some experience with watercolours before registering. Artist/Instructor: Lori Spendiff

[8-Week Art Classes] 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 students will cover a new drawing theme with a series of still lifes to sharpen […]

[8-Week Art Classes] Landscape Painting

Learn the fundamentals of landscape painting while exploring its beauty. 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. This course is suitable for both beginner and seasoned landscape painters. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris

[8-Week Art Classes] Acrylic Pouring: Beginner to Advanced Techniques

Discover the magic of acrylic pouring in this dynamic class designed for all skill levels. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your technique, this course will guide you through the fundamentals and explore more advanced methods like the chain pull, bloom, and Dutch pour. Learn about colour theory, composition, mixing mediums, and […]

[8-Week Art Classes] 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 along side the instructor as she guides you through beginner techniques to create landscapes, portraits, and still-life paintings from reference images. No experience required. […]

[8-Week Art Classes] Introduction to Portrait Drawing: Beginner to Intermediate

Discover the art of Portraiture! We 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, and together we will work towards capturing a likeness while drawing a professional model. […]

[8-Week Art Classes] The Painted Portrait: Advanced

Simplify your portraiture palette and learn the art of mixing skin tones with only 3 colours + white in this advanced portrait painting program. Using the “Zorn” palette, we will explore an easy system to quickly and accurately mix warm and cool flesh tones in oil or acrylic paint. Topics include brush drawing, mixing accurate […]

[NEW! Evening Classes] Introduction to Oil Painting, and the Art of Still Life

Have you always wanted to paint with oils? Learn the technique of oil painting, and the art of painting a still life, while exploring topics such as: studio safety and clean up, composition, colour mixing, and energetic brush strokes. Perfect for beginner and experienced painters who would like to add oils to their skill set. […]

[Weekend Workshop] The Joy of Handwriting

Do you wish you had more opportunities to write by hand? In this three-hour workshop, we’ll celebrate all things handwritten. The workshop will provide students with an overview of different styles and applications, as well as key considerations for improving your handwriting. Students will have the opportunity to refresh their cursive handwriting and apply their […]