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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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This is a two day workshop in Studio One running on both Oct. 18 and Oct. 19. The hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
Over the course of this two day workshop, you will create an incredible, completely original silk scarf that measures 120 cm x 40 cm. Techniques from the course offered last spring’s Introduction to Silk Painting at OAS will be employed, but beginners are most welcome too! From your own design, to completion of a piece you will treasure forever, Ani will be with you at every step. Class size is limited to ensure individual attention and support for everyone. Participants are going to work on 100% silk using non toxic fabric paints. Please bring your lunch both days. -
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
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*Never before offered on a weekday* This single day workshop is open to all levels. Winter scenes are so much fun to paint in watercolour. We’ll paint several small landscapes that are perfect for cards, gifts or just to keep. This is a great opportunity to get a jump start on the upcoming season while learning lots of great tips and techniques in watercolour! Materials list to follow...
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Let’s paint small canvases for Holiday gift giving (including a gift to yourself!) Learn to create bright and bold little treasures to enhance small spaces that will add a spark to any room. In this step by step follow along workshop we will paint three to four (or more) paintings which will be based on winter blooms, little red cardinals and snowy winter landscapes - all with a punch of bright colour for the holiday season. MATERIAL LIST Please bring your own table cover (in addition to the items on the list above, provided by the instructor).
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Fluid Art, is a fun and expressive way to get creative! It might just be the creative art form that you have been looking for. No experience is necessary! Come join us, as you play and experiment with acrylic paints in this fun, interactive workshop. In this beginner course, AJ will teach you the fundamentals of fluid art: making pouring medium and mixing acrylic paints while experimenting with open cup, flip cup, and chain pull. Be captivated by the process; the colours, and the magic and movement. You will have an opportunity to transform four canvases into beautiful diptych abstract art and impressionist art that you will be proud to display. Fluid Art with AJ Webb Materials List updated
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In this Sunday afternoon workshop, participants who love form and texture will receive step-by-step instruction and hands on practice in the use of water-soluble fabric to create 3D objects. The 3D objects will be created using various types of threads, scraps of fabric, ribbon, and any other types of fibre or fabric the participants may want to experiment with during the workshop. An instructional handout will be provided to ensure you may replicate this and continue to play with this new technique at home. Many materials are included, but you can add your own special touches using bits of things to add an even more personal touch to your pieces. (See below.)
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Are you stuck for the perfect holiday gift? Spend the day with fibre artist Cathy Disbrow as she teaches you how to needle felt a serene winter scene into a 5” x 7” wool painting. She will show you how to stab wool into a felt sheet canvas using a special needle to create your own masterpiece. Students will learn various needle felt painting techniques which includes blending wool to make gradients, felting birch trees, a pair of birds, and more. Learn about composition, shading, highlights, and texture. Cathy will help each of you individually if you need more instruction.
Materials included in the cost: Wool, 2 needles, and a wool felt sheet with drawing on it. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use during class and can be purchased separately, if you would like to keep yours for future projects.
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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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Always evolving, Judy's journey continues. This class is about the exploration of various artistic materials and techniques to create unique and diverse art. Students are encouraged to experiment with the option of personal reference material of choice and / or subject matter, such as landscape, abstract, figurative, portrait, and mixed media and to employ recycled materials for inspiration. Your instructor will encourage you to explore and guide you through the various stages of development of your artwork. Experiment with mixing traditional mediums such as painting, drawing and non-traditional materials – found objects, textiles, collage elements and more will be celebrated. The emphasis is on creative exploration, allowing students to break with tradition and discover inspiration through new exciting ways of creating visual art. Judy Mayer Grieve Materials List for Art Classes Materials: Canvas or board, Water soluble Oil, Watercolour, Acrylic paint and mediums, gesso for building textures (and anything else you’d like to bring to your experience), from recycled to upcycled pieces of your choosing. Absolutely anything goes!
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Peter very rarely offers a class for beginners. This is a rare and wonderful opportunity! This four-week class will guide you through the fundamental stages of drawing, teaching you to perceive values, perspective, and composition. You will learn how to translate your drawings into coloured paintings through colour mixing and application. This course is designed for both beginners and intermediate painters to unlock your artistic potential and discover your unique creative expression. Material List Peter Cheung Fall 2025 OAS
