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
DEC
12
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$75
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.
Introduction to Watercolour Christmas Cards with Yulia Tsinko
DEC
19
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$75
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.
Bob Ross® Tranquil Dawn Oil Painting with Tracey Leigh Crozier
JAN
9
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$95
Bob Ross® Tranquil Dawn 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 of a warm and tranquil winter morning scene 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 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!”
Drawing: Introductory Drawing and Colour Theory with Ralph Temple
JAN
11
Saturday
9:30 am – 4 pm
$125
Drawing: Introductory Drawing and Colour Theory
with Ralph Temple
Join Artist Ralph Temple and explore the foundations of drawing!
Participants will receive a thorough grounding in the basic principles of drawing. Ralph will cover topics such as perspective, contrast, composition and design, and everything in between!
In addition to basic drawing principles, Ralph will guide you through creating illusion and spacial depth through the use of fundamental colour theory techniques. You will learn to use colour to your advantage beyond decoration.
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.
Card Making with Sizzix with Lisa Roberts
JAN
12
Sunday
10 am – 1 pm
$65
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 desiging three unique cards using stencils, the Sizzix® Stamp Tool, water-based stamp pads, and watercolour paints. Experiment with a variety of beautiful papers and paints to bring your designs to life! Perfect for all skill levels, this hands-on workshops includes all the supplies—and some are yours to keep!
Just bring yourself and enjoy a creative and stress-free experience!
Bison Paint Along with Connie Geerts
JAN
18
Saturday
10 am – 4 pm
$145
Bison Paint Along
with Connie Geerts
Start the new year with a creative adventure by painting a powerful bison!
In this fun, step-by-step paint-along class with artist Connie Geerts, you’ll explore techniques for capturing the intricate textures of a bison’s layered fur, with tips on how to create realistic depth and detail in every brushstroke. You’ll also learn how to bring the animal’s features to life, from its expressive eyes to the unique shape and texture of its nose. Whether you’re a beginner looking to try something new or an experienced artist seeking to refine your skills, this class offers a welcoming, supportive environment for everyone.
All art supplies are provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to create something amazing! All Supplies Included!
Bob Ross® Winter Paradise Oil Painting with Tracey Leigh Crozier
JAN
19
Sunday
10 am – 4 pm
$155
Bob Ross® Winter Paradise 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 colourful winter mountain scene on a 16″x20″ canvas 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 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!”
Open Studio with Nadine Johnson
JAN
25
Saturday
10 am – 4 pm
$125
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.
Beginner Acrylic Workshop with Holly McWilliams
JAN
26
Sunday
9:30 am – 4 pm
$185
Beginner Acrylic Workshop
with Holly McWilliams
Ready to unlock your inner artist?
Holly’s Beginner Acrylic Workshop is perfect for you! Whether you’ve always wanted to paint or are an experienced artist in another medium eager to try acrylics, this fun and supportive workshop will help you master the medium with ease. Designed for absolute beginners and artists looking to explore without having to invest in a full paint kit, we provide all the supplies you need (except a few brushes). Enjoy a fun artistic day, personalized attention, and a community of fellow creatives.
Don’t miss out – start your acrylic painting journey with us today! Click here for more information.
Bob Ross® Northern Cabin Oil Painting with Tracey Leigh Crozier
FEB
2
Sunday
10 am – 4 pm
$155
Bob Ross® Northern 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 of a colourful northern lights scene with a snowy mountain and cozy cabin in just a few hours!
You will be shown in a step-by-step manner how to prepare a 16″x20″ canvas with oil paint, create special effects, experience the art of mixing colour, as well as 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!”
Open Studio with Nadine Johnson
FEB
8
Saturday
10 am – 4 pm
$125
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.
Large and Loose with Connie Geerts
FEB
8
Saturday
10 am – 4 pm
$135
Large and Loose
with Connie Geerts
Join artist Connie Geerts in this intense, and exciting one-day workshop!
Get your whole body into it, and loosen up your method of painting by tackling two large canvases, one with a warm up, the other with the subject of your choice! You’ll discover techniques for quickly translating your ideas onto a large scale while honing your ability to work more spontaneously and with a more painterly style. Connie will cover essential topics like mark-making, colour selection, composition, and more, helping you build confidence in your creative process.
This class encourages you to stretch both your body and your artistic skills, all in a fun and supportive environment!
Beginner Oil Workshop with Holly McWilliams
FEB
9
Sunday
9:30 am – 4 pm
$185
Beginner Oil Workshop
with Holly McWilliams
Ready to dive into the captivating world of oil painting?
Holly’s Beginner Oil Painting Course is here to tell you everything you need to know to get started. Perfect for those who’ve always wanted to paint in oils but been wary about the solvents and clean up. It’s also great for artists eager to explore a new medium. All supplies are included (except for a few brushes); this workshop offers everything you need to get started.
Oil painting can be tricky, but with Holly’s expert guidance and fun, supportive environment, you’ll learn the techniques to create stunning paintings with ease. She simplifies the process to make your painting journey enjoyable and rewarding. Click here for more information.
Bob Ross® Waterfall in the Woods Oil Painting with Tracey Leigh Crozier
FEB
20
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$95
Bob Ross® Waterfall in the Woods Landscape in Oil
with Tracey Leigh Crozier
Join Bob Ross Certified Instructor® Tracey Leigh Crozier in this 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 of a forest waterfall scene 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 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!”
