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This workshop takes the Plein Air (outdoor painting) approach and applies it to the urban environment with the intention of revealing to students the fresh beauty and excitement to be found in these unconventional places. The goal of the workshop is to develop the best painting and design techniques for successful Plein Air painting. Please click HERE for the Urban Plein Air Materials List
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Out of stock*** This is very probably the only BEGINNER class Shelley will teach this year at OAS.*** In this crash watercolour course, Shelley will share watercolour basics and best practices for wannabe watercolourists and the importance of simplification. Learn about materials, washes, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, colour mixing, negative/positive painting, layering and some pretty cool textures. Through a series of exercises and small paintings, you'll gain a better understanding of the medium and the building process to create paintings of which you can genuinely be proud. Watercolour Boot Camp Materials List
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Out of stockYou've had a chance to try watercolour but are still struggling with a few things right? Shelley will help you plan your paintings for optimum results, conquer those brush marks in your washes, balance your values correctly, get clean rich colour or bright sparkling highlights that glow with life or create a dramatic effect. With a little guidance, you'll learn to overcome the trouble spots through a series of small paintings and discover ways to make your watercolours clean and fresh-looking! Gentle critiques will help you develop a better understanding of the medium and fall in love with the watercolour painting process. Watercolour Intermediate Boot Camp Materials List
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So many of Diane's beginner watercolour students have asked... and how, we are happy to deliver her intermediate series! Build on your foundation and take your work to the next level in the warm and supportive environment that Diane is so well known for. Please click HERE for materials list for Intermediate Watercolour
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Join OCAD grad Megan for five mornings of art of all kinds! From painting pencil holders, to fabric collage, mosaics, and painting Northern Lights, the collection of mixed media and technique crafts at the end of the week will be both impressive and functional. All materials are included, just dress for art!
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OAS is thrilled to continue life drawing (with live models) to Studio Two this summer. This five session class will begin with fundamental drawing techniques applied to the human figure. Techniques taught will include: basic human anatomy, contour drawing, gesture drawing and chiaroscuro. The concluding drawings in the class will involve long poses where all techniques covered are cohesively combined. Click HERE for Life Drawing Supply List (The course price includes fees paid to models each week, as well as a Sheridan College art instructor).
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Wind down your child's summer with colour, creativity and discovery. Join Julie for the perfect combination of fun and learning, where kids will experiment with a wide range of quality mediums and techniques -- ALL NEW and DIFFERENT from her JULY studio week -- that may include print making and stamping, mixed media large canvas, stained glass painting, conceptual art, coffee and tea watercolour painting, eco art sculpture, pottery painting, sketching, and more! All high grade materials are provided, including lots of take home pieces you will be proud to display in your home! (Aprons will be provided, but please dress kids in clothes that can get messy.)
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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 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, imitation stained glass, chain pulls, strainer flowers, and blow outs. Be captivated by the process; the colours, and the magic and movement. You will have an opportunity to transform four 12×12 canvases and one glass vase/dish into beautiful abstract art that you will be proud to display. fluid art materials list
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Feathers & Fur: A Creative Drawing AdventureBring your favourite animals to life in this exciting drawing course! From fluffy pets and majestic birds to woodland creatures and wild animals, young artists will discover how to capture the textures, shapes, and personalities of the animal kingdom using a variety of professional drawing materials. Throughout the course, students will experiment with graphite pencils of different grades, coloured pencils, and watercolour pencils while learning essential drawing techniques such as shading, blending, texture, proportion, and colour layering. They'll build confidence with every project as they create artwork they'll be proud to take home. Designed for ages 7–13, this class is taught using a multi-level approach. More experienced artists will be encouraged to add extra detail and refine their techniques, while younger or newer artists can simplify each project and work at their own pace. Everyone is supported and challenged at the level that's right for them. Whether your child is just discovering a love of drawing or already fills sketchbooks at home, Feathers & Fur is a fun, encouraging environment where creativity, imagination, and artistic skills can soar!
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This fall, we'll be exploring a variety of exciting styles and subjects, including abstract portrait painting, landscape painting, folk art, and close-up floral paintings. This gives students the opportunity to experiment with different techniques while developing their creativity and artistic confidence.
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Let perfection take a backseat while creating art. This is your permission to play, trust your instincts, and fall in love with the unexpected. Be inspired by the raw beauty of nature. Unlock the sensory snapshots already living in you: the crash of ocean waves, the intoxicating perfume of your favorite bloom, the hush of a mountain landscape that once took your breath away. Here, every "mistake" is just a doorway to discovery. Growth isn’t a straight line—it’s a thrilling, messy, glorious loop that transforms you again and again, just when you think you’ve arrived. All of this happens right at the edge of what you already know. And I’ll be right there beside you, cheering you on. Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil. Art Supply List OAS Fall 2026 Judy Mayer-Grieve
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In this course, Heather takes students through the complete painting process, from underpainting to final details, with an emphasis on composition, colour harmony, design elements and technique. Experience with acrylics are prerequisite; some drawing skills are an advantage. In this course, students will further explore colour theory, mixing techniques and grow their painting skills through multiple subjects. Students will also dialogue and explore strategies for overcoming barriers to personal expression and creativity. Each session has a “show and share” time, in a friendly, collaborative and supportive environment to get used to sharing and discussing art in various stages. Heather will also typically do a painting demo to break down the painting process, model and encourage new techniques and experiment with subject matter. Although the instructor provides references, students should begin to develop and bring their own images to encourage independent development and ensure originality in completed artwork. This is a great class to continue to develop and deepen your acrylic painting practice. Students are welcome to use oils as well if desired. Click HERE for Acrylics 2026 Supply List - Heather deHaan
