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This is a facilitated studio series that focuses on artistic exploration, finding inspiration, and nurturing your creative consciousness. Supported by a collaborative environment, students will be introduced to techniques in composition, colour, and expression. Bring your favorite supplies -- from drawing to painting to mixed media, from landscape to still life to figurative -- and more. Chose your own adventure – whether it’s a brand new project, or one already in progress that you would like support working on. One of the sessions during the series will introduce an unconventional approach or technique that students might wish to add to their pieces. We will also discuss the techniques of a few chosen artists. This mentorship series is perfect for people who have taken a few beginners' drawing or painting classes.
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If you would like to try painting, but are unsure where to begin, why not explore the ease and joy of acrylic painting? AJ will lead you through all the basics as you produce three different works over the six weeks -- a landscape, the northern lights, and a human figure. You may opt to bring your own materials, or, for complete simplicity, you may purchase everything you'll need for the class from the instructor for a one time fee of $25. You'll be asked one week before the class which option you prefer. (A materials list will be posted here well before the class start date for people who prefer to bring their own.) acrylic art class materials list
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A crowning achievement in drawing is the ability to achieve a likeness quickly and effectively. To this end, this course will focus on drawing pencil portraits of live participants of this course in turns, simply with only pencil and paper, with the goal to achieve a complete portrait likeness within 15 minutes. Seven exercises from Betty Edwards' book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, will be practised to enable participants to see real shapes and designs, and we will discuss basic head anatomy and unique features of the portrait sitter. The unique beauty of each character who is sitting to be drawn will come alive as their “likeness” in these participants' drawings of fellow participants. This is a great opportunity to develop skills and draft personship. Brave beginners are welcome, as well as intermediate artists. Portrait - Materials List
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This class is designed for painters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to deepen their skills. Students will explore composition, colour harmony, brushwork, and layering techniques while developing a more personal style. Each session includes guided demonstrations by Heather, individual painting time, and suggestions on how to personalize your art or challenge yourself. Together, we will explore creative problem-solving, with a focus on building confidence and expanding artistic expression. Even beginners with some general painting experience are welcome to join this fun, well paced class. Various subjects will be explored from winter landscapes to birds to beginning portraits. Materials List
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In this course, students will learn the essential foundations of oil painting, including how to handle materials, mix colors, and build form with light and shadow. Through guided step-by-step exercises, students will gain confidence in brushwork, value relationships, and color mixing. Demonstrations and individual feedback will support each student’s progress. Material list for Beginner Oil
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In this 8-week course, we’ll deep dive into the drawing program Procreate (for iPad). Other digital drawing programs are welcome, but will differ slightly in layout and usage. Topics like user interface, brush sets, layer organization, adjustments, export settings, and more will be explored in depth. Procreate-specific features like animation, selection tools, and flexible colour palettes will also be studied in a practical, hands-on approach. Throughout the course, we’ll develop personal projects, or a themed project while using digital techniques like clipping masks, blending modes, textures, and brush sets. No experience needed!Please bring your own iPad! This is a digital only course, participants without an iPad or tablet will not receive the full experience and knowledge this course has to offer.
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Discover the magic of watercolour in this introductory course. From colour mixing, to all the basic techniques, David will walk you through the fundamentals of painting in watercolour. David has worked with all ages of students at OAS, so everyone is welcome! Click here for the Materials List
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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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From single line animals to fantasy dragon scenes, upside down worlds to cartoon characters, and holiday favourites, there is something new all the time, and the skills just keep getting better! This program is designed for children aged 7-13.
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In this course we will will build a wide body of artwork to allow children to explore every medium and a broad range of subjects. Our creations will include cubism, abstract, landscapes, florals, and how to paint snow for winter creations. We will play and explore using different tools like a palette knife and textured mediums, foil and glazes. This program is designed for children aged 7-13.
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This is the perfect introduction to art in all its wonderful forms for very young children. Your young artist can try some of everything in this weekly program of 45 minute sessions, just long enough for a complete project and their shorter attention span. All professional grade materials are included. This program is designed for JK to grade 1 children.
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What's more fun on a Saturday night? Anime! Maia's recent one-time workshop was just the beginning! There's so much fun in learning 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 Saturday Night Class Series Maia Lee-Thomas
