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
Step into a four-week journey where clay becomes a bridge between your hands, your heart, and the wisdom of the earth. Guided with warmth and intention, every session invites you to slow down, reflect, and connect with nature and the creativity within. Learn traditional techniques like pinching, coiling, sculpting, and carving while creating three unique […]
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. Some materials included. Artist/instructor: Olivana Tonon Image credit: Olivana Tonon
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 […]
Theme: Harvest Pumpkin in Wool Celebrate the beauty of autumn by creating your own sculptural felted pumpkin. Using wet felting techniques with wool, water, and soap, participants will shape, layer, and embellish a unique three-dimensional pumpkin to enjoy throughout the season. Artist/Instructor: Rumy Glogova Image credit: Rumy Glogova *A materials kit ($25) is payable directly […]
Brush pen calligraphy is a beautiful art form that can 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. Students will receive […]
Discover the creative possibilities of printmaking in this hands-on introductory course. Over four sessions, participants explore three popular printmaking techniques and develop their skills with each process: Styrofoam printing, gel printing, and linocut. Learn about design, texture, layering, composition, and colour while creating a collection of unique prints. Suitable for all skill levels Artist/Instructor: Sarka […]
This three-hour workshop is designed for students who would like to learn the art of modern pointed pen calligraphy. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of pointed pen calligraphy, including how to choose between a straight and oblique pen holder, prepare and use nibs, and work with ink. The class will cover basic calligraphy […]
This three-evening beginner workshop introduces participants to acrylic paints and mediums through the creation of an impressionistic landscape, waterscape or poppy painting. Participants will explore acrylics, learn to build textured surfaces, practice core colour-mixing skills, and develop colourful layered backgrounds. The final session focuses on adding detail, depth, and expressive marks to create an expressive […]
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
