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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. […]

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. Materials not provided. Artist/Instructor: Lori Spendiff *No class on May 21, 2025.

Acrylic Pouring: Advanced Techniques

Join us in the studio to explore acrylic paints as a fluid tool for creating expressive, abstract paintings. Open to those who have previous experience with fluid acrylics, this course offers artist demonstrations, personalized guidance, and class critiques to help you enhance your understanding of colour and composition. Materials not included. Artist/Instructor: Olivana Tonon

Hand-Building: Coiling

Coiling is a foundational technique that gives beginners the key to success for any ceramic project. In week 1, student will learn coiling with a hands-on lesson and guided projects. In week 2, student will decorate their very own pieces, paint-your-own-pottery style. This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to expand their creativity with […]

Brush Calligraphy: Intermediate

This workshop is designed for anyone who has taken a beginner-level brush pen calligraphy program. Students will practice uppercase letters and learn how to use these in combination with lowercase letters and words. The workshop will also enhance their calligraphy by experimenting with style variations and simple flourishes. Students will receive a set of take-home […]

En Plein Air 3-Day Workshop

Experience the joy of painting outdoors in this immersive three-day workshop, designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of en plein air painting. Build on your painting skills by exploring key elements such as composition, value, and design, while learning to bring landscapes to life through vibrant colour and expressive brushwork. The workshop includes in-studio […]

Brush Calligraphy: Advanced

Ready to take your calligraphy skills to the next level? Designed for those who have taken a beginner-level class, this workshop will guide you through the essential steps of designing a polished, finished piece. We’ll cover drafting, composition, and techniques for adding beautiful embellishments. Students will receive a set of take-home worksheets to continue their […]

Weekend Art Workshop Series: Introduction to Portrait Drawing

Discover the art of drawing portraits by learning all about the structure of the human head and how to place the features into position with a step-by-step method. Using shading to create value and form, students will work towards capturing a likeness while drawing a professional model in the afternoon. Suitable for all skill levels. […]

Weekend Art Workshop Series: Introduction to Painting

Learn painting techniques and the art of still life painting while exploring topics such as: studio safety and clean up, composition, colour mixing, and energetic brush strokes. Suitable for both beginner and experienced painters. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris

Weekend Art Workshop Series: Landscape Painting

Learn fundamental skills such as composition, value, and design, as well as how to capture the landscape in paint with instructor guidance and critiques. Suitable for all skill levels. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris