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Classes & Workshops

There's always a lot of exciting stuff going on at Oakville Art Society. Join in the fun!

THINGS TO KNOW

Before Registering

  1. When you signup online you will receive a class confirmation emailed to you
  2. Registrations should be received a minimum of one week prior to class start
  3. Adult classes are geared to ages 18+.
  4. Adult students provide their own supplies and plastic tablecloths (readily available at the $ store).
  5. Please note that NO turpentine/linseed oil based solvents will be permitted. Oil painters must clean their brushes with vegetable oil or soap & water. Alternately, water-based oil paints are available at all art suppliers.
  6. Start dates are estimates only and may be subject to change.
  7. All students have the right to learn in a positive and creative environment. If any student disrupts the learning of others, or is disrespectful towards others, he or she will be given one warning by the instructor. In the case of a child the parent/guardian will be notified in writing by the program coordinator. Failure to correct the disruptive behaviour will result in the student's removal from the course with no reimbursement of fees.
  8. The OAS does not offer make-up classes for students who are unable to attend scheduled classes.
  9. Payment must accompany registration. You may pay for your classes and workshops through our secure payment gateway. These are secured transactions and your credit card information is never stored. If you wish, you may ask to have a Paypal invoice sent to you.

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    Paint (and draw, at your option) fantastic, strange, and unique creatures in this 6 week watercolour workshop. Designing a fantastic creature often includes a mix of animals, insects, mythology, and even plant life for inspiration. In this workshop you will learn ink pen and watercolour techniques to create texture and form. A wide variety of original sketches are provided for you to embellish and paint. You may also opt to learn to design and draw your OWN creatures to paint. The themes of this workshop are inspired by the illustrations of Stan Manoukian, Tony DiTerlizil, and Holly Black, and through the use of provided sketches and references (or your own if you prefer) to bring fantasy to life! Materials List The perfect way to end the week and start the weekend -- relaxing with the wonderful Lindsay for a couple of hours. 
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    Every Friday night is PAINT NIGHT at OAS this fall! Join Maia for an evening of painting with some family,  a friend or two, or just put in your air pods and get into your flow solo! In a fun and relaxing atmosphere, she will lead participants step-by-step through the chosen painting while practicing basic art principles. By the end of the session, participants will have their very own version of the painting to take home and brag about. All materials are included, so put on a paint shirt, come, and start your weekend with ART.
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    Every Friday night is PAINT NIGHT at OAS this fall! Join Maia for an evening of painting with some family,  a friend or two, or just put in your air pods and get into your flow solo! In a fun and relaxing atmosphere, she will lead participants step-by-step through the chosen painting while practicing basic art principles. By the end of the session, participants will have their very own version of the painting to take home and brag about. All materials are included, so put on a paint shirt, come, and start your weekend with ART.
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    Let's paint the golden season of fall. In this workshop we'll work step by step to paint our glorious Canadian fall hues.  Learn the art of combining warm vibrant colours together with complimentary cool blues and purples to create landscapes that sing! We will cover two paintings in one immersive weekend workshop. We will be painting loosely styled impressions of glorious fall foliage with meandering streams flowing through, dotted with our quintessential Canadian birches. Cottage country at its finest! MATERIAL LIST J Krish September Workshop Please bring your own table cover (in addition to the items on the list provided by the instructor).  
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    Every Friday night is PAINT NIGHT at OAS this fall! Join Maia for an evening of painting with some family,  a friend or two, or just put in your air pods and get into your flow solo! In a fun and relaxing atmosphere, she will lead participants step-by-step through the chosen painting while practicing basic art principles. By the end of the session, participants will have their very own version of the painting to take home and brag about. All materials are included, so put on a paint shirt, come, and start your weekend with ART.
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    In this afternoon workshop, learn the fundamentals of drawing in an anime style. From basic elements like hair, eyes, hands, heads, and poses, to personalized style, facial expressions and more, learn the skills you need to help get started on your journey of drawing the characters you love and making your own!  Multiple different anime styles and genres such as Shōnen (eg. Naruto), Fantasy (eg. Jujutsu Kaisen), Chibi (eg. Pokémon) and stylized realism (eg. Studio Ghibli) will be covered. Participants will need to bring  plain paper, an eraser, sharpener, and coloured pens or pencils and / or a digital drawing device. No prior drawing experience required! See the complete materials list here:  Materials List - Fall Anime Workshop Maia Lee-Thomas
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    Every Friday night is PAINT NIGHT at OAS this fall! Join Maia for an evening of painting with some family,  a friend or two, or just put in your air pods and get into your flow solo! In a fun and relaxing atmosphere, she will lead participants step-by-step through the chosen painting while practicing basic art principles. By the end of the session, participants will have their very own version of the painting to take home and brag about. All materials are included, so put on a paint shirt, come, and start your weekend with ART.
  • Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page / Details Quick View
    Every Friday night is PAINT NIGHT at OAS this fall! Join Maia for an evening of painting with some family,  a friend or two, or just put in your air pods and get into your flow solo! In a fun and relaxing atmosphere, she will lead participants step-by-step through the chosen painting while practicing basic art principles. By the end of the session, participants will have their very own version of the painting to take home and brag about. All materials are included, so put on a paint shirt, come, and start your weekend with ART.
  • Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page / Details Quick View
    Every Friday night is PAINT NIGHT at OAS this fall! Join Maia for an evening of painting with some family,  a friend or two, or just put in your air pods and get into your flow solo! In a fun and relaxing atmosphere, she will lead participants step-by-step through the chosen painting while practicing basic art principles. By the end of the session, participants will have their very own version of the painting to take home and brag about. All materials are included, so put on a paint shirt, come, and start your weekend with ART.
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    Every Friday night is PAINT NIGHT at OAS this fall! Join Maia for an evening of painting with some family,  a friend or two, or just put in your air pods and get into your flow solo! In a fun and relaxing atmosphere, she will lead participants step-by-step through the chosen painting while practicing basic art principles. By the end of the session, participants will have their very own version of the painting to take home and brag about. All materials are included, so put on a paint shirt, come, and start your weekend with ART.
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    In this workshop, discover how colour, especially in early fall, works in developing a vibrant composition. Bonnie will paint a fall-themed composition with a heritage house and amazing windows as the prime focal point. Reflections and light – especially in fall – are vibrant, and will be emphasized and explored. Transparent watercolour and the incorporation of mixed medium will help to enhance our theme. Explore light and design and reflections in glass. Our subject will exemplify full colour, and cover how to incorporate fall colour and details. Gouache and pen and ink as mixed medium options will be incorporated into the watercolour pigments. Bonnie will show you many new techniques that will provide a purposeful and unique painting experience. If colour excites you, and you are looking to master some new techniques, as well as exploring the tried and given techniques, then this workshop is for you. Atmospheric perspective through colour will also be explored where Autumn painting becomes a passion. Bonnie’s hands on approach will be sure to please! COLOURS FOR THE WINDOWS ON MAIN STREET
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    Venture outside of the traditional portraiture box, and discover a colourful, expressive, liberating, yet simplified way to create a different kind of portrait. Explore an array of materials from paint to drawing tools, from line to patterns, while learning to successfully work from photographs and/or a mirror! The day will start with several exercises before working on the final piece. No previous portrait drawing or painting is required. The Experimental Portrait Material List