Exploring Composition, Contrast and Colour, using Acrylics, Crayons, Collage and Curiosity! Focussing mainly on process, this course will explore playful ways to approach drawing. painting, and mixed media to build strong compositions and provide helpful problem solving strategies in your art. Starting out with simple shapes and various mark making techniques to create our compositions, […]

This course builds on skills and techniques introduced in Introduction to Watercolour. The course will begin with a still life set-up to review concepts of drawing, composition and light source, colour mixing and brush techniques on paper. Continuing on, you will be encouraged to pursue your own work and explore other ideas such as using […]

This class is designed for people with some painting experience. There will be a still-life set up for those who are interested, but class members may also work from their own imagination, or their own photographs. There will be discussions about colour theory and all the principles of art and design as the class progresses. […]

Creating a portrait that captures the essence of a person requires a specific set of skills that include keen observation, understanding of facial anatomy and openness to life energy. These skills can be learned and practiced, improving drawn and painted portraits, while preserving personal style. Work in your choice of medium from photos and live […]

In this 5 week class students will become familiar with the materials and techniques of painting with watercolour. Use of the paint, brushes, papers and colour theory along with fundamentals of composition will be covered. Subiect matter that lends itself well to painting with the watercolour medium will be presented. Experienced painters are also welcome […]

The elements of art including line, shape, form, space, texture, value, and colour will be explored using a reduced palette. We will focus on a particular element each night while painting a still life. Brushes, mediums, surfaces, and composition will be discussed. The focus of the class is to become comfortable using paint and brushes. […]

Drawing is the basis of art making. A good grounding in drawing is essential. This class will focus on fundamentals such as composition, line, form, balance, value, etc., using a variety of drawing materials and grounds. At the same time, personal expression and the development of an individual artistic voice with be encouraged. Sept 17th-Nov […]

This class is designed for people with some painting experience. There will be a still-life set up for those who are interested, but class members may also work from their own imagination, or their own photographs. There will be discussions about colour theory and all the principles of art and design as the class progresses. […]

In this class students will learn how to carve linoleum and wood blocks and then print them by hand. Students will be instructed on how to print in black & white as well as in colour. Other related printmaking techniques covered in the class include chine-collé, printing on textiles, and drypoint. At the end of […]

Drawing is foundational for any creative approach to making art. The basics of drawing creatively will be explored through using the elements and principles of design. The subject matter will include magnification of natural objects, still life, portraiture, perspective, landscape, and figure drawing. A variety of drawing media will be used for experimentation. Drawing techniques […]

Portrait drawing is a means of describing an individual in a very unique way-a personal, visual representation of a moment in time of an artist and sitter. As the artist works to understand the relationships of the landmarks that compose an individual and render them in their likeness they also reveal a side of themselves […]

Exploring Composition, Contrast and Colour, using Acrylics, Crayons, Collage and Curiosity! Focussing mainly on process, this course will explore playful ways to approach drawing. painting, and mixed media to build strong compositions and provide helpful problem solving strategies in your art. Starting out with simple shapes and various mark making techniques to create our compositions, […]

Oil paint has some specific qualities that are unlike other forms of painting. This class is designed to provide a foundational understanding of the properties of oil paint and application techniques for people new to oils and a new perspective for people familiar with them. With a limited palette we will learn how to mix […]

This course builds on skills and techniques introduced in Introduction to Watercolour. The course will begin with a still life set-up to review concepts of drawing, composition and light source, colour mixing and brush techniques on paper. Continuing on, you will be encouraged to pursue your own work and explore other ideas such as using […]

This class is designed for people with some painting experience. There will be a still-life set up for those who are interested, but class members may also work from their own imagination, or their own photographs. There will be discussions about colour theory and all the principles of art and design as the class progresses. […]

Creating a portrait that captures the essence of a person requires a specific set of skills that include keen observation, understanding of facial anatomy and openness to life energy. These skills can be learned and practiced, improving drawn and painted portraits, while preserving personal style. Work in your choice of medium from photos and live […]

In this 5 week class students will become familiar with the materials and techniques of painting with watercolour. Use of the paint, brushes, papers and colour theory along with fundamentals of composition will be covered. Subiect matter that lends itself well to painting with the watercolour medium will be presented. Experienced painters are also welcome […]

The elements of art including line, shape, form, space, texture, value, and colour will be explored using a reduced palette. We will focus on a particular element each night while painting a still life. Brushes, mediums, surfaces, and composition will be discussed. The focus of the class is to become comfortable using paint and brushes. […]