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

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

[Weekend Workshop] Acrylic Pouring

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

[NEW! 4-Week Art Class] Gel Plate Printing

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

[4-Week Art Class] Acrylic Pouring

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

[8-Week Art Class] 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 we will cover a new drawing theme with a series of still life’s to […]

[8-Week Art Class] Portrait Drawing

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 […]

[8-Week Art Class] The Painted Portrait

Discover the art of portraiture in this introductory class designed to simplify the portrait painting process. Beginning with one colour, learn how to accurately place the features, and bring your painting to life, by adding value and shading. Next, explore the “Zorn” palette, a simple and effective system for mixing realistic skin tones. Using just […]

[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 Class] 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 still life painting while exploring topics such as: studio safety and clean up, composition, colour mixing and energetic brush strokes! This program is perfect for beginner and experienced artists who would like to add oil painting to […]

[NEW! Evening Art Class] Papermaking

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 […]