UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Our WORKSHOPS are designed as day-long or weekend-long classes for you to learn a new skill, technique, or medium of your choosing! They are structured for beginners, right up to advanced working artists. Feel free to peruse our available workshops below!
Whimsical Pet Portraits with Yulia Tsinko
SEP
12
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$75
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Whimsical India Ink Pet Portraits
with Yulia Tsinko
If you are ready for a bit of fun, join artist Yulia Tsinko for this creative and supportive pet portrait workshop! Whether or not you have used ink before, this workshop is for you!
Yulia will review the basics of ink painting and instruct new techniques as they apply to painting pets, with an emphasis on animal structure, fur/feathers texture, and capturing personality. Through demonstrations and exercises, students will learn a range of techniques and tools, from traditional to expressive and experimental, and apply them to create your own mini-paintings. The workshop will balance precision with freedom of mark-making and whimsical touches while focusing on creative risk taking.
This workshop is for artists of all levels and no prior experience with ink is required.
Beyond Paint Along – Flowers with Connie Geerts
SEP
14
Saturday
10 am – 4 pm
$135
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Beyond Paint Along - Flowers
with Connie Geerts
Gather your inspiration in this one-day class with artist Connie Geerts!
If you like the support of a paint-along class but you’re wanting to flex your creativity or develop your own aesthetic, this is the class for you! Connie will demonstrate step-by-step how to create a variety of different flowers in acrylic and you will practice them on your own. She will then demonstrate how to combine everything together. By the end of the class, you will have developed the skills and techniques to paint your very own unique bouquet in a glass vase!
This is an empowering class that will help you gain the confidence to paint on your own. All Art Supplies are included. Just show up and get creative! Suitable for all skill levels.
Beginner Acrylic Workshop with Holly McWilliams
SEP
15
Sunday
9:30 am – 4 pm
$185
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Beginner Acrylic Workshop
with Holly McWilliams
All supplies are included for this workshop except brushes! Acrylic paint is one of the trickiest mediums in the art world. If you have been struggling with your painting, you are not alone, and this workshop is for you. Learn how to work with the challenges of acrylic painting and make your painting experience as easy as 1-2-3.
Designed for the absolute, bare, beginner, People who have always wanted to paint but never had the chance to try or for the artist who wants to experiment with a new medium. Beginner painting workshops include most materials and have personal attention for all students.
Watercolour Workshop: Landscape Edition with Yulia Tsinko
SEP
19
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$75
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Watercolour Workshop: Landscape Edition
with Yulia Tsinko
Join artist Yulia Tsinko for a unique workshop introducing you to the fascinating world of watercolour landscapes. Whether you have some experience with watercolour and you wish to improve your landscape painting skills, or you have never worked in watercolour before, this workshop is for you!
Yulia will cover basic watercolour techniques including washes, wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry painting skills, adding expression with out-of-the-box tools, how to render light, dimension, and form in landscape paintings, as well as focused attention on painting and representing trees.
Join Yulia for an informative workshop and develop specific skills to paint your next landscape!
HOLBEIN, Legion Paper, General Pencil – Acrylic Family + Coloured Pencil Workshop with Nadine Johnson
SEP
20
Friday
6 pm – 8 pm
$10
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HOLBEIN, Legion Paper, General Pencil | Acrylic Family + Coloured Pencil Workshop
with Nadine Johnson
This Holbein + Legion Brand Ambassador Workshop is a branded workshop for artists of all levels and experience from beginner to professional.
This Holbein, Legion Paper, & General Pencil Brand Ambassador Workshop is a hands-on workshop for artists. Along with the instructor, these guided workshops are a learning experience where attendees have the opportunity to experiment with and learn about many different materials. This Acrylic Family & Coloured Pencil Workshop will focus on several types of acrylic paint, including Holbein Heavy Body Acrylic, Fluid Acrylic, Acrylic Ink, “Mat” Matte Acrylic, Coloured Gesso, and Acrylic Mediums, as well as Legion’s Stonehenge Aqua and Yupo papers, an assortment of General Pencil materials, and Holbein Coloured Pencils.
At the end of the workshop, you will receive a $10 voucher for Holbein, Legion, and General Pencil Products at Kensington Art Supply
Landscape Painting: Trees and Foliage with Yulia Tsinko
SEP
21
Saturday
10 am – 4 pm
$125
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Landscape Painting: Trees + Foliage Fall Edition
with Yulia Tsinko
Join artist Yulia Tsinko for a unique workshop focused on painting Trees and Foliage in cozy fall hues! Whether you have some experience and you wish to improve your landscape painting skills, or you have never painted landscapes before, this workshop is for you!
During the workshop, Yulia will cover several principles and techniques for painting trees and foliage. Topics covered include basic tree shape principles, how to simplify foliage and tree crowns, rendering half-empty trees, mark-making as it relates to foliage, light and shadow, capturing dimension, and colour mixing and theory. This workshop is intended for artists of all levels, no prior experience is required. You can use either acrylic, oil (no solvents), or watercolour paint.
Join Yulia for an informative workshop and develop specific skills to paint your next landscape!
Bob Ross® Nature’s Splendor Oil Painting with Tracey Leigh Crozier
SEP
22
Sunday
10 am – 4 pm
$155
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Bob Ross® Nature's Splendor Landscape in Oil
with Tracey Leigh Crozier
Join Bob Ross Certified Instructor® Tracey Leigh Crozier in this fun, full-day workshop! All supplies are included in this wet-on-wet class where you will be led from the beginning stages to a complete oil painting of a beautiful mountain scene with happy trees, in just a few hours!
You will be shown in a step-by-step manner how to prepare a canvas with oil paint, create special effects, experience the art of mixing colour, learn how to use different painting tools to create a happy little landscape!
Unleash your inner artist! Beginners are welcome…there is no previous experience required…just the desire to paint or learn a new skill and have a great time! As Bob always said, “There are no mistakes, just happy little accidents!”
Whimsical India Ink Flower Painting with Yulia Tsinko
SEP
26
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$75
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Whimsical India Ink Flower Painting
with Yulia Tsinko
Do you want to paint freely, loosely, and with a touch of whimsy? Do you want to try your hand at a new medium? Do you want to improve your ability to render flowers? Do you just want to try something new and fun? This unique workshop is for you!
Fearless creativity at its best! Artist Yulia Tsinko will review the basics of ink painting and instruct new techniques as they apply to flowers, with a special emphasis on gesture, colour combinations and composition. Participants will go through a number of demos and exercises to get acquainted with a range of techniques and tools, from traditional to expressive and experimental, and apply them to create your own mini-paintings. The workshop will balance precision with freedom of mark-making and whimsical touches. We will also focus on developing your ability to take creative risks. This workshop is for artists of all levels and no prior experience with ink is required.
Alcohol Ink Mastery with Sherry Telle
SEP
28
Saturday
9 am – 3 pm
$125
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Alcohol Ink Mastery
with Sherry Telle
Welcome to Alcohol Ink Mastery with Sherry Telle!
This workshop is structured as a beginners guide to the vibrant and unpredictable world of alcohol ink! In this full-day class you will cover everything to get started with alcohol inks, as well as how to work with this intuitive and expressive medium! Learn to go with the flow and create colourful, abstracted artworks!
Whether you are a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this medium will captivate you with its unique properties and the range of effects you can achieve.
Watercolours with Ralph Temple
SEP
28
Saturday
9 am – 4:30 pm
$125
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Watercolours
with Ralph Temple
If you think you would like to try painting in watercolour but don’t know where to start just add the word “yet”! Join Artist Ralph Temple and explore painting in watercolour. Ralph will cover topics such as: fundamental aspects of preparation, composition, sequencing, and painting techniques. Subject matter is the choice of the participant and any image is worthwhile.
Ralph Temple holds a B.F.A. in sculpture, is a 37-year member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour, a mixed media artist, art instructor, and a former museum technician and picture framer.
The Colour Class with Brittney Tough
SEP
29
Sunday
9:30 am – 4 pm
$125
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The Colour Class
with Brittney Tough
Are you unsure about what colours to use for a painting? Do you have tons of paints from different workshops? Do you want to learn about colour theory? Then this one-day workshop is for you!
Artist Brittney Tough will demonstrate how to set up a colour palette that is easy to use and that will make luminous watercolours while avoiding mud! She will explain both analogous and complimentary approaches to painting as well as show you how to identify colour temperatures. You will leave this class with confidence in your colour palette and with the knowledge to mix infinite colours!
This workshop will help you to plan, anticipate and create more harmonious paintings. You will use simple still life objects such as fruit and vegetables to practice using our new found colour knowledge. By the end of the workshop you will have your own versatile colour palette and know how to use it! In addition, you will learn how to read and understand analogous and complimentary approaches to painting, and how to use the colour wheel to identify warm and cool colours.
Beginner Oil Workshop with Holly McWilliams
SEP
29
Sunday
9:30 am – 4 pm
$185
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Beginner Oil Workshop
with Holly McWilliams
All supplies are included for this workshop except brushes! Oil painting can seem daunting, but with Holly McWilliams expert guidance and supportive atmosphere, you’ll learn to navigate its nuances and create stunning masterpieces. We make it simple and enjoyable, breaking down techniques to ensure your painting experience is smooth and rewarding
Designed for the absolute, bare, beginner. Get instruction that meets you where you are right now, with a teacher that gets you and teaches you in a way that totally makes sense. Beginner painting workshops include most materials and have personal attention for all students.
Bob Ross® Black Waterfall Oil Painting with Tracey Leigh Crozier
OCT
3
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$95
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Bob Ross® Black Waterfall Landscape in Oil
with Tracey Leigh Crozier
Join Bob Ross Certified Instructor® Tracey Leigh Crozier in this fun evening workshop! All supplies are included in this wet-on-wet class where you will be led from the beginning stages to a complete oil painting in just a few hours!
You will be shown in a step-by-step manner how to prepare a canvas with oil paint, create special effects, experience the art of mixing colour, as well as learn how to use different brush strokes and painting knife techniques with oil paint to create a beautiful mysterious waterfall scene!
Unleash your inner artist! Beginners are welcome…there is no previous experience required…just the desire to paint or learn a new skill and have a great time! As Bob always said, “There are no mistakes, just happy little accidents!”
Classical Pen and Ink Techniques with Yulia Tsinko
OCT
10
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$75
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Classical Pen and Ink Techniques
with Yulia Tsinko
Whether you want to learn a new medium, level up your existing drawing skills or raise your pen and ink confidence to take part in Inktober, this fun evening workshop is for you!
Artist Yulia Tsinko will explore a range of traditional approaches in this fascinating medium, while working on a variety of subjects. You will learn to portray a strong 3-dimensional structure and achieve high contrast in your drawings without relying on softness and blending that are possible with a pencil. Topics covered include how to plan the drawing process (with and without a pencil), communicating depth and textures, line and composition and how to correct mistakes. This workshop is for artists of all levels and no prior experience is required.
Alcohol Ink Zendoodle with Sherry Telle
OCT
10
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$90
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Alcohol Ink Zendoodle
with Sherry Telle
Join Sherry Telle in this creative Alcohol Ink Workshop!
Welcome to the vibrant world of alcohol ink zendoodles! This guide aims to help you explore and master the blending of intricate zentangle designs with the fluid, colourful medium of alcohol ink. Whether you are a novice or an experienced artist, these techniques and tips will help you create unique and mesmerizing artwork.
Drawing for Beginners and Anyone Else with Ralph Temple
OCT
12
Saturday
9:30 am – 4 pm
$125
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Drawing for Beginners, and Anyone Else
with Ralph Temple
Join Artist Ralph Temple and explore the foundations of drawing!
You will learn all the basic principles of drawing, from perspective to composition. Ralph will talk through his techniques to take your drawings from an interpretation of real life to design and expression. Participants will learn how to see their subjects and develop the skills to control the materials and tools to accomplish particular goals to their drawings. Learning to draw is an enriching experience that anyone can benefit from regardless of the product, sign up today!
Ralph Temple holds a B.F.A. in sculpture, is a 37-year member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour, a mixed media artist, art instructor, and a former museum technician and picture framer.
Whimsical Portrait Painting with Yulia Tsinko
OCT
17
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$75
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Whimsical India Ink Portrait Painting
with Yulia Tsinko
Whether you haven’t touched ink before or you want to up your ink game and learn more skills, this workshop is for you!
Artist Yulia Tsinko will review the basics of ink painting and instruct new techniques as they apply to painting portraits, with a special emphasis on facial proportions, shadow mapping, painting hair and capturing likeness and personality. You will go through a number of demonstrations and exercises to get acquainted with a range of techniques and tools, from traditional to expressive and experimental, and apply them to create your own mini-paintings. The workshop will balance precision with freedom of mark-making and whimsical touches. You will also focus on developing your ability to take creative risks.
If you want to paint a particular person, please bring a few reference photos with you to choose from. Otherwise, I will have a few reference photos to choose from. This workshop is for artists of all levels and no prior experience with ink is required. All supplies are included!
Oil Painting for Beginners with Emma Rach-Syslak
OCT
17
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$75
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Oil Painting for Beginners
with Emma Rach-Syslak
If you are ready to try your hand at painting in oil then this workshop from artist Emma Rach-Syslak is a perfect place to start.
This workshop is thoughtfully crafted for beginners, or artists in other mediums looking to delve into the world of oil painting. Throughout this hands-on experience, participants will be introduced to the essential tools, techniques, and principles that form the foundation of oil painting. Topics covered include: surfaces, brushes, colour-mixing and many other intricacies that are unique to oil painting.
Join Emma Rach-Syslak for this informative unique workshop!
Open Studio with Nadine Johnson
OCT
19
Saturday
10 am – 4 pm
$125
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Open Studio
with Nadine Johnson
If you’re looking for extra support, input, a new perspective on your works in progress, or a brand new idea for a series, this one-day workshop with artist Nadine Johnson is perfect for you.
In Nadine’s one-day open studio workshop you’ll have the opportunity to focus on your artwork in a supportive, encouraging, and fun environment. If you have unfinished work you’re unsure what to do with, a series you’re working on, or paintings you’re stuck on, Nadine is happy to collaborate with you and nurture your creative ideas. She will share techniques, materials, and tools to help create multi-faceted layers on your surface, and introduce you to collage, mark-making, and ways to build textures using a variety of mediums and tools.
This workshop is perfect for anyone wanting to continue exploring materials and have fun while doing it! Whether you are a seasoned artist looking to expand your visual language or a beginner eager to explore the world of art, this course welcomes all skill levels. Together with Nadine, you’ll navigate through the process and help you discover what you love in your work.
Landscape Painting: Mountains with Yulia Tsinko
OCT
19
Saturday
10 am – 4 pm
$125
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Landscape Painting: Mountains
with Yulia Tsinko
Join artist Yulia Tsinko for a unique workshop focused on painting mountainous landscapes! Whether you have some experience and you wish to improve your landscape painting skills, or you have never painted landscapes before, this workshop is for you!
During the workshop, Yulia will cover several principles and techniques for painting mountains. Topics covered include simplifying what you see and how to capture form, painting rocky formations as basic geometric figures, light and shadows, mountain colours and textures, capturing dimension, as well as colour mixing and theory. This workshop is intended for artists of all levels, no prior experience is required. You can use either acrylic, oil (no solvents), or watercolour paint.
Bob Ross® Trapper’s Cabin Oil Painting with Tracey Leigh Crozier
OCT
20
Sunday
10 am – 4 pm
$155
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Bob Ross® Trapper's Cabin Landscape in Oil
with Tracey Leigh Crozier
Join Bob Ross Certified Instructor® Tracey Leigh Crozier in this fun, full-day workshop! All supplies are included in this wet-on-wet class where you will be led from the beginning stages to a complete oil painting in just a few hours!
You will be shown in a step-by-step manner how to prepare a canvas with oil paint, create special effects, experience the art of mixing colour, as well as learn how to use different brush strokes and painting knife techniques with oil paint to create a happy little fall, mountain cabin scene!
Unleash your inner artist! Beginners are welcome…there is no previous experience required…just the desire to paint or learn a new skill and have a great time! As Bob always said, “There are no mistakes, just happy little accidents!”
Atmospheric Perspective with Yulia Tsinko
OCT
24
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$75
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Atmospheric Perspective
with Yulia Tsinko
Join Yulia Tsinko in this workshop dedicated to unlocking the secrets of creating depth and atmosphere in your landscapes! Through hands-on instruction and guided practice, you’ll learn how to masterfully manipulate colour, value, and contrast to convey distance and dimension in your artwork.
Through a series of engaging exercises and small studies, you’ll have the opportunity to put these principles into practice and refine your landscape painting skills. You’re welcome to use acrylic, oil (solvent-free), or watercolour paints, making it accessible to a wide range of mediums.
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the fundamentals or an experienced artist seeking to take your work to new heights, this workshop is suitable for artists of all levels.
Mastering Negative Spaces in Watercolour with Sherry Telle
OCT
24
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$90
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Mastering Negative Spaces in Watercolour
with Sherry Telle
Unlock the magic of negative spaces in watercolour with artist Sherry Telle in this comprehensive workshop. Designed for beginners, artists new to watercolour, and those looking for a refresher, this workshop will open up a world of creative possibilities through specialized techniques and vibrant artistry.
Participants will delve into understanding and using negative space effectively in your artwork. Navigating colour choices to enhance the depth and impact of your paintings. Mastering glazing techniques to create rich, layered textures. Applying the wet-into-wet method to achieve fluid, beautiful transitions in your colours. A basic exploration of colour theory to harmonize your compositions. Sherry will provide a focused approach on negative painting techniques. Artists will gain the confidence to loosen up their watercolours and manage space and colour decisions like never before.
All essential materials and tools will be provided, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience as you learn and create with Sherry Telle. Join us to transform your watercolour skills and add a unique touch to your artistic expression.
Whimsical Landscape Painting with Yulia Tsinko
OCT
26
Saturday
10 am – 4 pm
$135
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Whimsical India Ink Landscape Painting
with Yulia Tsinko
Do you want to get better at quick landscape sketches and loosen up your style? Do you want to try your hand at a new medium? Do you love painting landscapes but want to get better at composition, gesture and mark-making? Do you just want to try something new and fun? This unique full-day workshop is for you!
Artist Yulia Tsinko will instruct several introductory ink painting exercises that focus on various landscape elements. Participants will learn to examine line quality, value, gesture, and composition while exploring a variety of expressive ink painting techniques. In addition to learning a simple approach to quickly capturing landscapes, Yulia will also demonstrate various ways of creating rich, emotional images. Participants will also work on balancing line precision with freedom of mark-making, experimentation, and whimsical decorations.
Join Yulia Tsinko for a day of fearless creativity at its best!
Watercolour tips and Tricks with Sherry Telle
OCT
27
Sunday
9 am – 3 pm
$125
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Watercolour Tips and Tricks
with Sherry Telle
Join Sherry Telle in this informative watercolour workshop!
This guide is designed to help you refresh your existing watercolour skills and introduce you to new techniques and principles. This workshop is ideal for artists who have some experience with watercolours and are looking to refine their techniques. Let’s dive into the world of watercolours and explore various tools, materials, and methods to create stunning works of art. In this workshop, we will cover several essential techniques and principles that form the foundation of watercolour painting.
Sherry will cover topics such as lifting tricks, spatter screens, wash techniques for smooth or variegated washes, palette knife textures and elements, masking and resists, as well as paper types and quality. She will also cover paint brands and qualities, brush types and uses, and how to prep your paper for the perfect technique!
Paint the Season: Vibrant Poinsettias with Holly McWilliams
NOV
3+10
Sunday’s
10 am – 4 pm
$340
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Paint the Season: Vibrant Poinsettias
with Holly McWilliams
Have you always dreamed of painting on a grand scale? Get ready to push your boundaries and paint BIG! If you’ve ever loved the idea of painting florals, painting them loosely and LARGE, this 2-day is the workshop for you!
Join Holly McWilliams for this guided course on how to paint large florals, specifically poinsettias, with expressive mark-making. Enjoy painting demonstrations by Holly, combined with guided personal instruction. This workshop is all about breaking your boundaries and painting big!
This course is open to acrylic and oil painters. Some supplies provided, please see supply list for what to bring for class.
HOLBEIN, Legion Paper, General Pencil – Watermedia + Coloured Pencil Workshop with Nadine Johnson
NOV
8
Friday
6 pm – 8 pm
$10
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HOLBEIN, Legion Paper, General Pencil | WaterMedia + Coloured Pencil Workshop
with Nadine Johnson
This Holbein + Legion Brand Ambassador Workshop is a branded workshop for artists of all levels and experience from beginner to professional.
This Holbein, Legion Paper, & General Pencil Brand Ambassador Workshop is a hands-on workshop for artists. Along with the instructor, these guided workshops are a learning experience where attendees have the opportunity to experiment with and learn about many different materials. This WaterMedia & Coloured Pencil Workshop will focus on Holbein Watercolour, Gouache, Acrylic Gouache, and Watercolour Mediums, as well as Legion’s Stonehenge Aqua and Yupo papers, an assortment of General Pencil materials, and Holbein Coloured Pencils.
At the end of the workshop, you will receive a $10 voucher for Holbein, Legion, and General Pencil Products at Kensington Art Supply
Open Studio with Nadine Johnson
NOV
9
Saturday
10 am – 4 pm
$125
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Open Studio
with Nadine Johnson
If you’re looking for extra support, input, a new perspective on your works in progress, or a brand new idea for a series, this one-day workshop with artist Nadine Johnson is perfect for you.
In Nadine’s one-day open studio workshop you’ll have the opportunity to focus on your artwork in a supportive, encouraging, and fun environment. If you have unfinished work you’re unsure what to do with, a series you’re working on, or paintings you’re stuck on, Nadine is happy to collaborate with you and nurture your creative ideas. She will share techniques, materials, and tools to help create multi-faceted layers on your surface, and introduce you to collage, mark-making, and ways to build textures using a variety of mediums and tools.
This workshop is perfect for anyone wanting to continue exploring materials and have fun while doing it! Whether you are a seasoned artist looking to expand your visual language or a beginner eager to explore the world of art, this course welcomes all skill levels. Together with Nadine, you’ll navigate through the process and help you discover what you love in your work.
Whimsical Pet Portraits with Yulia Tsinko
NOV
21
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$75
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Whimsical India Ink Pet Portraits
with Yulia Tsinko
If you are ready for a bit of fun, join artist Yulia Tsinko for this creative and supportive pet portrait workshop! Whether or not you have used ink before, this workshop is for you!
Yulia will review the basics of ink painting and instruct new techniques as they apply to painting pets, with an emphasis on animal structure, fur/feathers texture, and capturing personality. Through demonstrations and exercises, students will learn a range of techniques and tools, from traditional to expressive and experimental, and apply them to create your own mini-paintings. The workshop will balance precision with freedom of mark-making and whimsical touches while focusing on creative risk taking.
This workshop is for artists of all levels and no prior experience with ink is required.
Merry & Bright: Funky Christmas Trees with Holly McWilliams
NOV
24
Sunday
10 am – 4 pm
$185
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Merry & Bright: Funky Christmas Trees
with Holly McWilliams
Get ready to add a splash of fun to your holiday season!
Join Holly McWilliams for a beginner-friendly watercolour workshop where you’ll paint a quirky, vibrant Christmas tree that’s sure to bring festive cheer to your home.
Whether you’re new to painting or just want to try something fun for the holidays, this project is perfect for everyone!
Holly will provide all the supplies (except for a few brushes), so all you need to bring is your creative spirit. Spaces are limited—sign up now to deck the halls with your own watercolour masterpiece!
Whimsical India Ink Figure Painting Workshop with Yulia Tsinko
DEC
7
Saturday
9:30 am – 4 pm
$145
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Whimsical India Ink Figure Painting
with Yulia Tsinko
Do you want to get better at quick sketches and loosen up your style? Do you want to try your hand at a new medium? Do you love drawing the figure from life but want to improve your gesture drawing? Do you just want to try something new and fun? This unique full-day workshop is for you!
Fearless creativity at its best! Yulia will take you through several FUNdamental figure drawing exercises that will hone in on various aspects of quickly capturing human form from both photo references and a live nude model. You will examine line quality, value, gesture and composition while exploring a variety of expressive ink painting techniques.
In addition to learning a simple approach to quickly capturing the figure, various ways of creating rich, emotional images and telling a story will be investigated. You will also work on balancing line precision with freedom of mark-making and whimsical decorations. At the conclusion of the workshop, you will receive a handout summarizing what Yulia has outlined.
This workshop is for artists of all levels and no prior experience with ink is required. While prior figure drawing experience would be helpful, it is also not required.
Introduction to Watercolour Christmas Cards with Yulia Tsinko
DEC
19
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$75
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Introduction to Watercolour: Christmas Card Edition
with Yulia Tsinko
This unique workshop will introduce you to a fascinating world of watercolour!
During the workshop, artist Yulia Tsinko will cover topics such as washes, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry-on-dry watercolour painting techniques. Tools and expressive techniques with non-traditional tools and mark-making. Yulia will also cover how to capture light and shadow, and a variety of approaches to the creation of holiday cards featuring trees, ornaments, and presents.
Through small studies you will practice your basic watercolour techniques, and graduate with a collection of Christmas cards for the holidays!
This workshop is for artists of all levels and no prior experience with watercolour is required.