Be Here Now Workshop Expressive Arts Wellness Retreat
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 [...]
In-Person Oil Painting Weekend with Judy Sherman
In-Person Oil Painting Weekend with Judy Sherman Program Description 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 [...]
Painting a Vibrant Plein Air Landscape In Acrylics
Painting a Vibrant Plein Air Landscape In Acrylics with Andrew Cheddie Sookrah Beginner and Intermediate Program Description 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 [...]
Thinking in Colour: Pastel Workshop with Clarence Porter
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 [...]
In Person Introductory Studio with Clarence Porter
THE ULTIMATE BEGINNERS’ PASTEL WORKSHOP In-Person Introductory Studio with Clarence Porter Program Description Have you wanted to try working with soft pastels, or tried them and felt they were unforgiving? Then this is the workshop for you! I call this my gentle boot camp for pastel beginners. From pastel surfaces to mark [...]
In-Person Essential Watercolour Workshop with David McEown
In-Person Essential Watercolour Workshop with David McEown Program Description This introduction to essential watercolour techniques and colour perception exercises will prepare participants to paint directly from nature with this travel-friendly medium. Learn how to interpret and translate sketches and photo references of a trillium into a painting. This studio program is a [...]
Online Landscape in Watercolour with David McEown
Online Landscape in Watercolour with David McEown Saturday, January 21 & 28, 2023 12:15 to 3:15 pm (EST) Program Description During this two-day course, artist David McEown will provide step by step demonstrations that will explore composition, working from a value sketch and transcending photo reference into an original intricate studio painting inspired [...]
Acrylic Painting Workshop with Don Chretien
Acrylic Painting Workshop with Don Chretien Beginner & Intermediate Artists Program Description Join Don Chretien, an Ojibway artist working in a distinctive painting style inspired by natural patterns and traditional teachings of Ojibway people, for a two-day, in-person acrylic painting workshop. The artist will share his approach to painting and introduce the formal elements [...]
Colour & Tone, Form & Shape in Acrylic Painting
Colour & Tone, Form & Shape in Acrylic Painting with Andrew Cheddie Sookrah Beginner and Intermediate artists Popular art instructor Andrew Cheddie Sookrah is pleased to present a new series of in-person structured sessions where beginner and intermediate artists will work with colour hues and tonal values, as well as the structuring of shape [...]
Jen Aitken Artist Workshop
Jen Aitken, Artist’s Workshop Sunday, September 18 1 - 2 pm About the Workshop Toronto-based sculptor Jen Aitken will lead an in-person drawing session exploring the dimensionality of lines and negative space. Aitken worked in the Tom Thomson Shack as part of the RBC Emerging Artist Residency through July 3, 2022. She is widely [...]
Mastering Oil Painting with Judy Sherman
MASTERING OIL PAINTING (ONLINE STUDIO) with Judy Sherman Tuesdays, August 9 to August 30 3 to 6 pm (EST) Level: Beginner/Intermediate “These classes have a very comfortable and relaxed atmosphere where communication is open and easy! Learning oil painting can be challenging, but with Judy it was rewarding and fun!” - Past participant [...]
Artful Yoga
Artful Yoga Saturdays, August 6 to October 8, 2022 9 to 10 am EST Program Description Unwind with a restorative yoga session in the home to the art of Canada. Registered Yoga Teacher Rina Morra will lead participants through a gentle Vinyasa flow that will awaken the mind and body. Program Details Date: Saturdays [...]
Jen Aitken Artist’s Workshop
Jen Aitken, Artist’s Workshop Sunday, June 26 & July 3 1 - 2 pm About the Workshop Toronto-based sculptor Jen Aitken will lead an in-person drawing session exploring the dimensionality of lines and negative space. Aitken is currently working in the Tom Thomson Shack as part of the RBC Emerging Artist Residency through July [...]
Online Painting Studio with Andrew Cheddie Sookrah
ONLINE PAINTING STUDIO with Andrew Cheddie Sookrah Thursday, May 5 to June 9 3 to 6 pm (EST) “I ... really liked watching the demo by Andrew. I felt quite engaged—in some ways even more so than in face-to-face classes as I felt I could see "up close" what Andrew was doing in terms of paint [...]
Online Oil Painting Studio with Judy Sherman
ONLINE OIL PAINTING STUDIO with Judy Sherman Tuesdays, May 3 to June 7 3 to 6 pm (EST) Level: Beginner/Intermediate “These classes have a very comfortable and relaxed atmosphere where communication is open and easy! Learning oil painting can be challenging, but with Judy it was rewarding and fun!” - Previous Participant [...]
Online Painting Studio with Andrew Cheddie Sookrah
ONLINE PAINTING STUDIO with Andrew Cheddie Sookrah Thursdays, March 3 to April 14 3 to 6 pm (EST) “I ... really liked watching the demo by Andrew. I felt quite engaged—in some ways even more so than in face-to-face classes as I felt I could see "up close" what Andrew was doing in terms of paint mixing [...]
Colour Exploration Online Painting Studio with Clinton Hunker
Colour Exploration Online Painting Studio with Clinton Hunker Thursdays, March 3 to March 31 6 to 9 pm (EST) Program Description In this five-week online course that explores expressive colour, intermediate students are introduced to a series of creative projects which broaden their understanding of colour [...]
Online Pastel Studio with Margaret Ferraro
ONLINE PASTEL STUDIO with Margaret Ferraro Wednesdays, March 2 to 23 6 to 9 pm (EST) Level: Beginner/Intermediate La Renaissance de la fleur vendeur, 22 x 30, by Margaret Ferraro Program Description In this four-week-long online studio program, master pastelist Margaret Ferraro will [...]
Online Oil Painting Studio with Judy Sherman
Online Oil Painting Studio with Judy Sherman Tuesdays, March 1 to April 12 3 to 6 pm (EST) Level: Beginner/Intermediate “These classes have a very comfortable and relaxed atmosphere where communication is open and easy! Learning oil painting can be challenging, but with Judy it was rewarding and fun!” - Previous Participant [...]
Online Introduction to Pastels with Margaret Ferraro
Online Introduction to Pastels with Margaret Ferraro Wednesdays, January 19 to February 23 6 to 9 pm (EST) Level: Beginner/Intermediate Program Description The beauty of pastels is at your fingertips! In this six-week-long online studio program, master pastelist, Margaret Ferraro, will introduce participants to colour theory, value, temperature, [...]