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!
MAY
8-29
Thursdays
6 pm – 9 pm
$125
Bundle and Save!
2 Classes – $220
3 Classes – $295
4 Classes – $350
Thursday, May 8
Dive into watercolour basics with a focus on washes and water management. Learn how to control the water in your brush and on your paper as you practice creating flat, variegated, and graduated washes.
Thursday, May 15
Develop your skills further with wet-into-wet exercises. Explore blooms, soft details, and spray techniques while understanding the differences between transparent, opaque, and granulating paints.
Thursday, May 22
Discover the art of layering washes and delve into basic colour theory. Gain insights into negative painting techniques to enhance your compositions.
Thursday, May 29
Apply everything you’ve learned in parts 1-3 to paint stunning landscapes. Use washes, wet-into-wet, and layering techniques to bring your artwork to life.
Beginner Watercolour Series
with Sherry Telle
Join artist Sherry Telle for an exciting and comprehensive beginner watercolour workshop series. This 4-part series is designed for watercolour beginners and those seeking a refresher on essential techniques. Participants will embark on a creative journey, building foundational skills while exploring the beautiful world of watercolour painting.
The key benefits to this workshop series include the essential tools to kick-start your watercolour journey. Build your confidence managing water and colour on paper, and you will take home skills that apply to a variety of artistic projects. Some supplies are included for all classes, though students are required to bring a good watercolour brush.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this workshop series offers a structured and supportive environment to explore the art of watercolour.
Email Sherry Telle directly to sign up for one, two, three or all four classes in the series! Sign up today to secure your spot in this transformative learning experience!
JUN
5
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$95
Bob Ross® Sunset Mountain 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 colourful mountain 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!”
JUN
7
Saturday
10 am – 1 pm
$65
Watercolour Practice
with Laura Gerein
Join Laura Gerein for this workshop focusing on the basics of watercolours!
Laura will discuss everything you need to know to get started with watercolours. Together, you will discuss what watercolour is, how it works, and how to use it! In addition, Laura will take you through a variety of papers, different watercolour brushes and their uses, and other accessories used in watercolour. Everything you learn in this workshop will be utilized to create simple and cheerful spring tulips just in time for the season!
Laura will take you step-by-step through beginner watercolour techniques in a pressure-free experience designed to maximize fun and play. This hands-on workshop will give you everything you need to know to help you make the best choices for your budding artistic practice. All Supplies included!
JUN
8
Sunday
10 am – 1 pm
$45
Card Making with Sizzix®
with Lisa Roberts
Join Lisa Roberts for a creative and relaxing day of card making!
In this hands-on workshop, Lisa will guide you through designing three unique cards using stencils, the Sizzix® Stamp Tool, stamp pads, and more! Experiment with a variety of beautiful papers, paints, and colour to bring your designs to life. Perfect for all skill levels, this hands-on workshop includes all the supplies—and some are yours to keep!
Just bring yourself and enjoy a creative and stress-free experience!
JUN
12
Thursday
6 pm – 8 pm
$10
HOLBEIN, Legion Paper, General Pencil | WaterMedia + Coloured Pencil Workshop
with Kirsten Bollen
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!
JUN
14
Saturday
10 am – 4 pm
$125
Abstract Landscapes
with Nadine Johnson
Join Nadine Johnson for a creative and inspiring one-day workshop where you will explore abstract landscapes through mixed-media!
Whether painting intuitively or working from a meaningful photo, you will learn how to build shapes, design compositions, and choose unique collage elements, textures, and marks to deepen your connection to your work. This workshop is all about experimentation, personal expression, and discovering new techniques in a relaxed and supportive space. Perfect for all skill levels—come ready to play, explore, and create a landscape that speaks to you!
JUN
15
Sunday
10 am – 4 pm
$145
Forest Paint Along
with Connie Geerts
Join Connie Geerts in this inspiring paint along class where all your supplies are included! You will learn how to paint a colourful forest, step-by-step.
Connie will walk you through easy-to-follow techniques where you will look key elements like layering and pixelation, while gaining valuable insights into colour, design, and paint application.
By the end of the day, you will leave with a completed painting and new skills you can apply in future projects. Just bring a lunch and enjoy a fun, creative experience that you will cherish!
Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today and join us for a day of painting, fun, and creativity! All Supplies Included!
JUN
19
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$95
Bob Ross® Colourful Stream 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 colourful 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!”
JUL
7
Monday
9 am – 4 pm
$135
Painting a Prairie Scene
with Brittney Tough
Discover the beauty of the Canadian prairies and the magic of watercolour in this beginner-friendly workshop. Guided by artist Brittney Tough, you’ll complete a full prairie landscape while learning key techniques like painting from light to dark, glazing, and creating depth through colour and composition.
Perfect for beginners and intermediate artists alike, this hands-on class includes step-by-step demos, personalized instruction, and plenty of inspiration. Walk away with a finished painting and the skills to start your next one!
Get 15% off on Stoneground Watercolour Palettes at Kensington Art Supply if you register for this workshop!
JUL
9-11
Wednesday to Friday
9 am – 4 pm
$495
Mastering Colour
with Brittney Tough
In this hands-on workshop, Brittney Tough will guide students through the core principles of colour theory, value, and temperature. In a series of exercises—including colour charts, mixing studies, and mini paintings—you’ll explore how different pigments behave and how to use them with purpose. The class wraps up with a final project: a painting of the Hudson’s Bay blanket that brings all the concepts together.
This workshop is open to all skill levels and offers straightforward, focused instruction to help you build confidence with colour in watercolour painting.
Get 15% off on Stoneground Watercolour Palettes at Kensington Art Supply if you register for this workshop!
JUL
20
Sunday
10 am – 12 pm
$45
Painting Shimmering Water
with Alice Helwig and LIQUITEX
Discover the magic of light and reflection in this hands-on acrylic painting workshop!
Using Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylic and Satin Medium, experienced artist and educator Alice Helwig will guide you step by step in how to create a create a vibrant, shimmering water scene that captures the play of light with stunning depth and texture. Whether you’re new to acrylics or looking to expand your technique, you’ll learn techniques that can be applied to any subject where a luminous, reflective quality is desired.
Participants will enjoy 30% off on all Liquitex products in-store on the day of the workshop.
JUL
21-24
Monday to Thursday
10 am – 4 pm
$495
The Carefree Art Escape
with Lynette Melnyk
This four-day mixed media workshop is all about creative freedom—no pressure, no perfection. With artist Lynette Melnyk as your guide, you’ll explore asemic writing, intuitive abstract painting, collage, and composition in a relaxed, supportive setting.
Designed for both beginners and experienced artists, the workshop offers time to experiment, loosen up, and develop work that feels fresh and personal. You’ll leave with new skills, a handmade artist book filled with your art, and a renewed connection to your creative voice.
It’s like summer camp for your artistic self—just without the bug spray.
JUL
28-30
Monday to Wednesday
10 am – 4 pm
$395
Mixed Media Mojo
with Annette Wichmann & Lynette Melnyk
Three days. Three colours. Three times the fun!!!
Unleash your creativity in this playful, hands-on summer workshop! Over three vibrant days, explore expressive paper painting, gel plate printing, and collage with instructors Annette Wichmann and Lynette Melnyk. You’ll experiment with just three colours to create layered textures and transform your handmade papers into a unique board book bursting with personality.
Perfect for beginners or anyone needing a creative reset—come find your mojo!
AUG
8-10
Friday to Sunday
10 am – 4 pm
$395
Abstracting the Landscape: Florals, Fences & Found Forms
with Nadine Johnson
Explore abstract landscapes through shape, texture, and imagination in this immersive, hands-on workshop with Nadine Johnson. Over three days, you’ll use paint, collage, and mark-making to deconstruct natural forms—like florals, fence lines, and open fields—and reimagine them through expressive, layered compositions.
This workshop is perfect for artists ready to loosen up, take creative risks, and discover new ways of seeing and making. Expect to create expressive, textured pieces and leave with a renewed sense of freedom in your art-making.
All levels welcome. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore.
