This class runs on Monday afternoons from 1:00-3:30 pm from March 3rd t0 March 31th (5 classes)  If this class is full, you may phone us at 306 653 1900 to add your name to a wait list. Introductory Watercolour: Students will become familiar with the materials and techniques of painting with watercolour. Use of […]

This course is a survey of techniques for producing a variety of abstract acrylic paintings, based on abstract movements primarily from the early twentieth century onward. The work of significant abstract artists such as Paul Klee, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Helen Frankenthaler, Richard Diebenkorn, Yayoi Kusama, and others will be explored. The intention is to […]

This ten-week course will explore a range of techniques and exercises for developing a personal art book using images and language. This course is for anyone and everyone who has the desire to tap into new creative channels without the pressure of producing a finished masterpiece. You do not have to be a visual artist […]

In this course, students will investigate a range of conceptualizations and practical methods for developing a personal art book using images and language. This course is for those who have had experience with a journaling method, or for those who wish to apply their existing art practice to the discipline of journaling and bookmaking. The […]

A fine art exploration for those looking to engage with a variety of art mediums. Each week, students will create artworks using different techniques, materials, and concepts within the major disciplines of the fine arts, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media.  This course is suitable for people who are new to artmaking, returning after […]

In this project-based class, students will create artworks in felt through the needle felting process. The art of needle felting includes producing works that are mildly to highly sculptural. Artists will utilise relief and dimensional aspects to create pieces that may be both functional and sculptural. With barbed felting needles and wool, students will create […]

This course will explore the foundational principles involved in planning and constructing 2-dimensional designs. We will focus on how to achieve visual harmony, regardless of style or subject matter, through understanding and applying the concepts of balance, emphasis, rhythm, and scale. In each class, we will discuss contemporary and historical examples by notable artists, engage […]

Learn to create beautiful stained glass artwork. In this class, you will learn how to cut out your pattern pieces. Then how to grind and fit them into place. Next, you will wrap each piece with copper foil and burnish them. Finally, you will flux and solder your pattern together. Finally, you will thoroughly clean […]

Would you like to learn to capture resemblance in portraiture? Explore ways to create successful portrait drawings and/or paintings from a model, using the medium of your choice. Learn how to describe facial forms through understanding bone and muscle structure, and paying close attention to value, colour and energy. Continue to develop techniques you’ve learned through […]

This class runs on Tuesday afternoons at 1:00-3:30pm from March 4th to April 1st (5 classes). If this class is full, you may phone us at 306 653 1900 to add your name to a wait list. In this introduction to landscape painting, students with some experience with the watercolor medium will create several paintings. In […]

This course focuses on the development of drawing skills through hands-on exploration and experimentation with a variety of traditional drawing materials, surfaces and processes. In-class exercises will focus on development of your technical skills in drawing, and the introduction of color mediums and color theory. In the course you will learn different techniques and how […]

This course explores the art and techniques of black and white digital photography. Students will learn how to see and think in monochrome, understanding the principles of tone, contrast, and composition that are key to creating striking black and white images. Through lectures, hands-on exercises, and photo walks, students will learn how to shoot, process, […]

Students will explore the principles and visual elements of sculpture through the elements of the face. Working in plasticine or clay, learn how to measure and replicate the ear, mouth/nose, and eye, learn the process of building the larger shapes first and then the details, and the ways in which these can be altered and […]

In this general overview of watercolour, students who are new to the medium or looking for a watercolour refresher will play with techniques, learn simple colour mixing and explore possibilities for subject matter. In each class there will be demonstrations followed by lots of time to experiment and practice. Students will be encouraged to bring photos of subject matter that is of their particular interest. The instructor will also provide […]

This class runs on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am – 12:00pm from January 15th to March 19th (10 classes)  If this class is full, you may phone us at 306 653 1900 to add your name to a wait list. Creating a portrait that captures the essence of a person requires a specific set of skills […]

This course focuses on the development of drawing skills through hands-on exploration and experimentation with a variety of traditional drawing materials, surfaces and processes. In-class exercises will focus on development of your technical skills in drawing, and the introduction of color mediums and color theory. In the course you will learn different techniques and how […]

This class is an exploration of stitching, with instruction on lines, fills and motifs with various threads on a variety of fabrics. Students will complete a sampler in the first three weeks to act as a stitch library for use in a self-designed project. Then, students will expand into the realm of stumpwork, appliqué and […]

In this course, students will explore a range of principles in painting through technique-based as well as exploratory approaches to the acrylic medium. Students will work both from observation and imagination, and will draw inspiration from a variety of styles and artists. This class is for intermediate level painters who want to develop and hone […]

Pastels are a pleasant to use, portable medium that produce drawings with a painterly quality. For this introductory course, students may choose to work with either oil pastels or soft chalk pastels, or both, according to their interest. Pastel techniques will be explored through exercises, demonstration, discussion, and study of works by established artists. Colour blending and […]

In this course, students will learn drawing and illustration techniques with a specific focus on character design and rendering environments in a variety of stylistic forms. Students will be encouraged to draw inspiration from the world of comics, illustration, and animation, while developing their own individual styles and modes of expression. Click here for more […]

Working with a variety of materials, students will build skills by exploring the skeletal and musculature components of the human figure, its expressive qualities, and its relationship to its environment. This class offers the student strategies for seeing and accurately represent the human form. Drawing from life is a traditional way to develop strong technique […]

This class will introduce students to needle felting and wet felting concepts, techniques, and skills. Using wool and other fibres, we will build the foundational skills needed to create many different 2-dimentional felted items.  Beginning with samples to understand how felting works with multiple fibre types, layers, and additions the following skills will be gained: wool […]

This class is designed to explore the basics of photography, including understanding your camera, controlling light, and building a repertoire of composition techniques. Through a combination of hands on photowalks, classroom studio sessions, discussion and critique, students will have the opportunity to develop the tools needed to master the art of the image. Click here […]

Students will explore the principles and visual elements of sculpture through the elements of the human body with a focus on the hands and feet. Working in plasticine or clay, we will learn about the proportions and relationships between the volumes and anatomical elements. We will work from reference images, a human skeleton, and artist […]

This course will focus on creating a 3-dimensional portrait of oneself, a friend or family member. Students will build an armature, review, practice and use measurements and proportions to replicate the human head (including skull, muscles, skin & hair elements). There is continued and continuous development of additive sculpture skills with emphasis on observing, measuring, […]

In this introduction to painting landscape, students will become familiar with materials and techniques while creating several landscape paintings. In the process of learning about landscape elements such as how to capture the sky, trees, water etc., students will also explore colour theory and practice elements of composition including cropping, creating a focal point, and […]

This class runs from January 23rd to March 20th, on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:30pm (8 classes – No class February 20th). If this class is full, you may phone us at 306 653 1900 to add your name to a wait list. Drawing is foundational for any creative approach to making art. The […]

This foundational course is intended to introduce the joy of acrylic painting in a supportive environment of exploration and discovery. Personal artistic development and creative confidence will be encouraged through knowledge and skill building. Experience in technical fundamentals such as surface and palette preparation, paint application, colour mixing, glazing, layering, tool use, and brushwork will […]

This course focuses on the continued development of drawing skills through observation, hands-on exploration and experimentation with a variety of traditional drawing materials, surfaces and processes. In-class exercises will focus on further development of your technical skills in drawing, and the introduction of color mediums and color theory. In the course you will learn different […]

This 5 week course offers introductory techniques and methods with a variety of ink pens. We will explore the expressive capabilities of the pen and ink medium while building upon foundational principles in drawing, including pattern and texture, contour line, and light and shadow. We will approach a variety of subjects such as landscape, still-life, […]

Youth Art Night is a welcoming, drop-in space for young artists to create, connect, and explore different materials in a relaxed environment. When: Every Thursday, 4–6 PM Where: Learning Studio (Level 1) at Remai Modern Who: Youth aged 14–20. All levels are welcome! Cost: Free Extras: All supplies and snacks are provided. Plus, on the last Thursday of each month, we […]

In this course, students will be introduced to a range of styles and approaches to landscape painting with the acrylic medium. We will explore a variety of subjects, from skies to prairie fields to mountain scenes while learning from the methods of renowned painters, such as Emily Carr, Tom Thomson, John Constable, and Dorothy Knowles. […]

Relief printing is one of the oldest and most straightforward forms of printmaking. Contemporary artists continue to work with the medium to create images with incredible detail, expressive linework, pattern, and vibrant colour. Unlike other printmaking mediums, relief printing can be done all by hand, eliminating the need for expensive equipment. In this course, students […]

This class is for advanced students who would like to improve their understanding of three dimensional art making and its concept. The focus is on the student’s project with a thorough consideration of theoretical and hands-on aspects of the particular student's art project. Related to the specific project, examples from art history and the contemporary […]

This class runs from March 14th – April 11th, Friday afternoons from 12:00 – 3:00pm (5 classes). If this class is full, you may phone us at 306 653 1900 to add your name to a wait list. Collage, Contrast, Composition & Colour with Confidence This course will introduce some playful ways to approach drawing, […]

In this course, students will explore a range of principles in painting through technique-based as well as exploratory approaches to the acrylic medium. Students will work both from observation and imagination, and will draw inspiration from a variety of styles and artists. This class is for intermediate level painters who want to develop and hone […]

This course provides a creative and hands-on experience with a focus on experimentation with frit, powders and enamel paint and individual artistic growth. By the end, participants will have a collection of unique pieces and the skills to continue exploring fused glass art. Click here for more info

This course provides a creative and hands-on experience with a focus on experimentation with frit, powders and enamel paint and individual artistic growth. By the end, participants will have a collection of unique pieces and the skills to continue exploring fused glass art. Click here for more info

This class is Saturday, March 22nd from 2:00-4:00 pm. If this class is full, you may phone us at 306 653 1900 to add your name to a wait list.  Have you ever been curious as to how a Calligrapher got the letters to look like that? What makes calligraphy beautiful writing? And maybe the […]