Learn the basics of watercolour painting while having fun with distinctive techniques. Through artist’s demonstrations, exercises, and lots of time painting, you’ll build an understanding of colour theory, layering techniques, and composition. No experience required. Artist/Instructor: Lori Spendiff
Painting in watercolours is both exciting and rewarding. Further your knowledge of basic techniques with colour, value, and design theories by painting flowers and still life’s from reference photos. Participants should have completed an introductory level program, or have some experience with watercolours before signing up for this intermediate level class. Artist/Instructor: Lori Spendiff
Co-presented with the Markham Group of Artists, this weekly program offers non-instructional life drawing sessions featuring a live model. 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 is limited. Note: No […]
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. […]
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
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
Discover the art of transforming simple materials into beautiful, handmade paper. Participants will learn the step-by-step process of traditional papermaking, from pulping and forming sheets to pressing, drying, and finishing. Each week introduces new techniques, including adding texture, colour, and inclusions such as dried flowers or threads. By the end of the program, students will […]
