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Dive deeper and build on the basics of watercolour such as colour mixing, techniques including graded washes and their combinations, wet in wet principles, assessment and strategy and planning, and knowing your image thoroughly through drawing. Technical exercises will be presented to strengthen those techniques. The depiction of space consistently (by assessing and presenting lighting and elements of perspective) will be addressed. Participants will be mentored toward completing any more challenging images of their choice, beyond their current capabilities. Learn to enJOY seeing everyday images as potential beautiful and inspiring watercolour paintings, and realize your many options for watercolour painting subjects that are both meaningful and challenging. Click HERE for Intermediate Watercolour Materials List David Foster
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Sometimes the hardest part of a painting is knowing how to finish it. Do you have a painting that has been sitting unfinished because you can't quite figure out what it needs? Perhaps you have a small painting that you really like and would love to develop into a larger work. Or maybe you've simply reached a point where you are no longer sure what to do next. This class is designed to help you solve those problems.Bring a painting you are struggling with, an unfinished work, or a smaller painting that you would like to develop on a larger scale. We will look at the work together and discuss what is working, what might need changing and what possibilities you have for moving the painting forward. This will be a collaborative and interactive class, with everyone having the opportunity to look at the paintings being worked on and offer ideas and suggestions. There is a great deal to learn from seeing how another artist approaches a problem. I will also bring some of my own unfinished paintings. The painting shown with this class is one of mine — it is unfinished, and I am not completely happy with it. I will work on this painting during the class and share my thought process as I try to resolve it. You will see how I identify the problems, consider different solutions, make changes and work toward a painting that I am more satisfied with. Sometimes we learn just as much from figuring out what isn't working as we do from creating a successful painting. This class is about learning how to look at your work with fresh eyes, make decisions with confidence, and discover ways to bring a painting to a satisfying conclusion.
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Out of stockWe all love the painting process and all that delicious colour, but it really starts with a good foundational drawing, whether it's a sketchbook watercolour, or a masterpiece. Don't underestimate the power of good design and structure! This course is different from a regular drawing class, as it's designed with the painting process in mind. We'll be learning about composition, perspective, proportion, structure and more, through studies and practice. If your wondering if your drawing skills are holding back your painting, this will help elevate your understanding and accuracy of the design before you even pick up a brush. Supplies - standard sketchbook (8x10" or similar), hb pencil, eraser, pencil, ink pen (eg. pigma, staedtler, size .3)
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Out of stockThere is something wonderfully inviting about a boathouse sitting along the edge of a lake. Whether old and weathered or bright and beautifully maintained, these simple structures offer wonderful opportunities for painting. In this class, we will explore boathouses, lakes and the surrounding shoreline, using photographs as our starting point. We will look at how to simplify buildings and structures, while using light, shadow, colour and atmosphere to create paintings with greater depth and interest. Our scenes will include water, trees, sky and shoreline, along with a few people and other small details to bring the paintings to life. I will also show you how I adjust the lighting and shadows from the original photographs to create a stronger and more interesting composition. Boathouses are a great way to become more comfortable with adding buildings and structures to your paintings without becoming overwhelmed by complicated details. Five paintings will be created during this class, giving you plenty of opportunity to explore different compositions and approaches. Click HERE for the Supply List
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Get seen, get selling! What comes next, after you've painted and accumulated many works of art? It's not luck. Successful artists develop skills beyond their craft. In this course, we'll break down various steps to take to turn your passion into profit. Social media, events, galleries, art fairs, competitions, connecting with the right buyers and more. Shelley has a large following and is known in international art circles. Shelley will help you evaluate your individual goals and find the right path for you. For all painting media, sculpture, fibre arts, photography etc. Supplies - just a notebook and pen/pencil -- really!
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Back AGAIN by popular demand! Dedicated time to just paint with others in Studio One. Get out of the house, and take your Monday evenings to create anything you wish in this completely informal setting for optimal comfort and focus. This studio time, open to members and non-members, is the perfect opportunity to work on pieces from classes you're taking, or whatever you like. These precious hours involve no formal instruction whatsoever, but feel free to offer / receive feedback and encouragement from others, (as you wish).
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In this 6-week colour focused course, you’ll learn to mix and paint with acrylic paints according to the rainbow. By focusing on one colour each week, we’ll explore its possibilities in depth by creating (almost) monochromatic paintings of a range of different subjects - think Picasso's paintings from his Blue Period or Van Gogh's Self Portrait (1889). We’ll study what colours harmonize well with each other, value and contrast, colour schemes, and more! You’ll leave this course with a thorough understanding of how to use just a singular colour to achieve depth and emotion. Materials List - Fall Crazy for Colour Acrylic Painting Class - Maia Lee-Thomas
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Fluid Art, is a fun and expressive way to get creative! No experience is necessary! Come join us, as you play and experiment with acrylic paints in this fun interactive workshop. In this course, AJ will teach you the fundamentals of fluid art: making pouring medium and mixing acrylic paints while experimenting with multiple ways of creating fluid art, including open flip cup, chain pulls, and strainer flowers. Be captivated by the process; the colours, magic and movement. You will have an opportunity to transform three 12×12 canvases and 3 Christmas decorations into beautiful abstract art that you will be proud to display. Click HERE for Level One Fluid Art Materials List 2026
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Out of stockGouache is one of the older painting mediums used. It is also one of the most forgiving and easiest painting mediums to use. Many great painters - from Sargent to Winslow Homer - used gouache, either on its own, or with their watercolor paintings. It is fairly easy to use - thick over thin applications of paint. You can paint from really dark backgrounds and slowly bring out the light in your work. It is really nice on smaller works that are done in your sketchbooks. There will be a number of pieces created in this workshop, and I will give you all the information you need to master this medium. I will demonstrate how to use it and give you ample time in class to practice the different and easy techniques. Above all, you will have fun using this paint. Please click here for the gouache supply list, as there are specific materials you will need. Please email any questions to robindailyartist@gmail.com.
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Out of stockSpend a cozy and creative afternoon painting beautiful watercolor Christmas cards for your family and friends. Come spread a little joy this holiday season as you paint cheerful festive designs that are personal, handmade, and ready to gift. Along the way, you’ll learn simple watercolor skills including basic washes, blending, layering, color mixing, loose brushwork, and adding decorative details and patterns. You’ll have time to create approximately 3–5 greeting cards, depending on your painting pace and how much detail you choose to add. Just bring your creativity and your watercolor supplies and enjoy a relaxed, cheerful afternoon of painting and holiday spirit! Click HERE for the SUPPLY LIST
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Ready to get your sparkle on? Join us for a delightfully different holiday craft experience where colourful ceramic and glass tiles become beautiful, one-of-a-kind Christmas ornaments! Choose your favourite wooden shape, then dive into a treasure trove of unique tiles to create a festive mosaic that’s entirely your own. With guidance from seasoned artist Elena, you’ll discover just how fun and surprisingly easy it is to turn little pieces into something wonderful. No experience needed — this workshop is perfect for all skill levels, from curious beginners to seasoned creatives. The best part? You’ll leave feeling like an instant artist, with a handmade ornament to show off, and a take-home grouting kit to easily complete your masterpiece. Come for the creativity, stay for the festive fun, and leave with a little handmade holiday magic. After all, the best Christmas decorations are the ones with a story — and yours will be a real conversation starter!
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This course focuses on drawing and sketching real-life subjects in the form of everyday objects as well as specialized cast statues. The cast statues include depictions of statues and wall decals from the renaissance, casted using white plaster cast. These objects and casts will inspire students to create vividly authentic sketches, allowing them to enrich their artistic talents. With attention to value, form, perspective and proportion, you’ll be sure to learn skills that will further your artistic journey and develop works fueled by technical skill.
