David McEown Essential Watercolour Masterclass Join acclaimed Canadian artist David McEown for a two-day masterclass designed to inspire and expand your watercolour practice. Open to participants with intermediate to advanced skills in watercolour, as well as artists experienced in other mediums who are eager to explore the luminous and versatile possibilities of [...]
Using live demonstrations and hands-on exercises, Sookrah will guide students through the painting process in a preferred degree of abstraction and subject matter. Students will learn about tools and materials used in acrylic artmaking and, through skill-building exercises, gain a solid understanding of effective use of brushstrokes, shading, and composition. Beginner artists are welcome to join this class! Basic drawing techniques, perspective, composition, colour, texture, use of material will be covered.
Workshop offers artists the opportunity to explore and expand their artistic vocabulary into the abstract realm. Artist and instructor Lydia Panart will guide participants through the process of examining a provided image from different points of view to develop a personalized, abstract response. Through visual explanations, technique demonstrations, and one-on-one feedback, Lydia will help students discover the layering process that is crucial to bring their images to life. This program is suitable for those with previous painting experience looking to enhance their artistic voice.
Led by Emily Pleasance, an artist and certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, this program is designed to help you slow down, drop into the body, and better connect with yourself and the natural world. Inspired by the Japanese practice of ‘Shinrin-Yoku’, Forest Therapy draws on the interconnectedness humans have with our natural environment. Through embodiment and relaxation practices, it will teach you how to see nature as a supportive resource.
Artmaking Workshop Making Windows Bird Safe Instructors: Iris Häussler & Victoria Taylor Join artist Iris Häussler and landscape architect Victoria Taylor for an inspiring day of artmaking and environmental awareness at the McMichael. This hands-on workshop explores how birds navigate both natural landscapes and human-built environments—and what we can [...]
Andrew Cheddie Sookrah Painting a Vibrant Plein Air Landscape In Acrylics Join acclaimed artist and art instructor Andrew Cheddie Sookrah for an exciting exploration of the interconnections between colour, form, structure, depth and texture found in the Ontario landscape. Leveraging the versatility of acrylics while working en plein air on the [...]
This in-person weekend program will offer artists of all skill levels an intensive weekend of study in oil painting technique. Artist Judy Sherman will cover a wide range of skills, including how to understand values, composition, colour, shape, form, and lighting, as well as how to apply effective brush techniques and more. Through demonstrations, painting exercises, and one-on-one feedback, students will learn to view and analyze the world as a visual artist. Sherman will guide participants through basic techniques and explain how they can apply finishing touches to take their work to the next level.
David McEown In-Person Essential Watercolour Studio Discover the art of watercolour in this immersive two-day workshop. This two-day workshop covers essential watercolour techniques with a focus on colour perception exercises, equipping participants with the skills to paint directly from nature. We’ll explore how to interpret and elevate sketches and photo references [...]
David McEown Landscapes in Watercolour (Online) In this three-session course, award-winning artist David McEown will conduct detailed step-by-step demonstrations that will cover composition, how to transform value sketches, and how to elevate photo references into intricate, original studio paintings inspired by mountain landscapes. Key watercolor techniques, color theory, and depth of field will [...]
Dominik J. Modlinski From Drawing to Painting: Two-Day Workshop Have you ever wanted to paint with more freedom and become more expressive? This studio program is designed for beginner and intermediate artists who wish to paint with greater freedom and become more expressive. Under the guidance of professional artist and instructor [...]
Workshop offers artists the opportunity to explore and expand their artistic vocabulary into the abstract realm. Artist and instructor Lydia Panart will guide participants through the process of examining a provided image from different points of view to develop a personalized, abstract response. Through visual explanations, technique demonstrations, and one-on-one feedback, Lydia will help students discover the layering process that is crucial to bring their images to life. This program is suitable for those with previous painting experience looking to enhance their artistic voice.
McMichael Community Exhibition Views from Pine Cottage July - November, 2024 About the Exhibition Since 1965, the McMichael has offered high-quality adult art education through artist-led studio workshops. Today, this tradition continues with both in-person art classes and virtual studio workshops. Views from Pine Cottage is [...]
Gyotaku Workshop with Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka, Artist-in-Residence Sunday June 16, 2024 2 - 3:30 pm About the Workshop Inspired by gyotaku, a traditional Japanese method of nature printing that began as a way for fishermen to record their catches, Japanese-Canadian artist Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka will guide participants through the printmaking process using [...]
Gently awaken your mind and body to the changing seasons with a specially designed program that combines stretching and core strengthening, meditation and mindful artmaking for a restorative creative reset.
This introduction to watercolour technique and colour perception will help participants develop the ability to paint directly from nature, from reference images or from the imagination. Participants will learn how to translate sketches and photo references into paintings with this spontaneous and travel-friendly medium. The theme for this two-day workshop is the water and shorelines of Lake Superior.
Workshop offers artists the opportunity to explore and expand their artistic vocabulary into the abstract realm. Artist and instructor Lydia Panart will guide participants through the process of examining a provided image from different points of view to develop a personalized, abstract response. Through visual explanations, technique demonstrations, and one-on-one feedback, Lydia will help students discover the layering process that is crucial to bring their images to life. This program is suitable for those with previous painting experience looking to enhance their artistic voice.
IN-PERSON STUDIO PROGRAM From Drawing to Painting: Developing your Signature Style Program Description This new studio program is designed for beginner and intermediate artists who wish to paint with greater freedom and become more expressive. Under the guidance of professional artist and instructor Dominik Modlinski, this two-day workshop is intended to [...]
Art Toronto Collector’s First Look and Opening Night October 26, 2023 | 4 - 10 pm Presented by the McMichael The McMichael is pleased to be hosting this year's Opening Night celebration at ART TORONTO, Canada's preeminent art fair, as benefit the McMichael [...]
Be Here Now Workshop Expressive Arts Wellness Retreat Program Description Be Here Now is a two-day painting workshop and introduction to the Expressive Arts (EXA). Whether you are a seasoned painter or complete beginner, this workshop will show you the therapeutic nature of the expressive arts and how [...]
Thinking in Colour: Pastel Workshop Two-day In-Person Workshop with Clarence Porter Program Description If you have been looking for ways to expand your facility with pastels, this workshop will take you out of your comfort zone by challenging the way you think about colour and their value relationships – high key, low [...]