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Out of stockNot at all realism, this is fun with portraiture and colour! Basically, we're working from a black and white photo and using bright colours to make a vivid and fun portrait based on the values, rather than the boring 'right' colours. Don't miss this chance to break away from copying all the colours in a reference. Instead you can experience the freedom to assign new colours in the correct value and learn to loosen up a bit. Students will work from their own reference image. This is suitable for anyone with an understanding of the watercolour basics. Colourful Portraits in Watercolour Materials List
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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 to begin your journey in this wonderful medium. Click here for the Materials List
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OAS is thrilled to bring life drawing (with live models) to Studio Two on Friday afternoons this spring. This eight week life drawing 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). Click HERE for Weekly Course Outline for Life Drawing Course
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In this 6-weekcrash course, you’ll learn all you need to know to get started on your digital painting journey. Applicable to most drawing/painting programs, this workshop will introduce concepts like elements of art and design, blending modes, facial proportions (portrait painting), painting from reference, and rendering. We will learn how to create interesting pieces of digital art with texture and atmosphere utilizing many different digital specific techniques. By the end of the workshop, participants will have completed digital sketches, mini portraits, and rough landscapes while familiarizing themselves with digital drawing programs. Instructor will be using Procreate for iPad.
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What better way to wind down from your week and start the weekend off right than with six paint nights? Perfect for beginners, this no-stress / no-pressure approach to a different painting every week promises to be both fun and relaxing. Bring your mom, a friend, your cousin, your friend, or just come and meet some new people who love the same kind of fun as you do. A simple materials list will be posted soon (or let us know if you'd like to purchase a materials kit and we'll put one together for you).
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Famous Drawings and Paintings Through the Ages Whether you're building your portfolio to apply to post secondary art programs, or just want a wonderfully artistic way to spend March Break afternoons, this is for you! During this 5-afternoon workshop, learn how to recreate famous artworks like Starry Night, The Kiss, The Great Wave, and others. Each day we will investigate the different eras of art such as the Renaissance, and how they changed the world of art. Multiple famous styles of paintings will also be explored like Baroque, Impressionism, Cubism, Abstract, and more. We will recreate iconic art pieces, or create our own using typical attributes and themes of the time. Materials List - Painting Through the Ages Workshop Maia Lee-Thomas
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Join long-time OAS instructor Julie Wurtele for a high-quality March Break Art Camp designed for children who love to create. This half-day program focuses on building strong artistic skills through drawing, painting, and carefully selected craft-based projects. Students will explore drawing fundamentals, acrylic painting techniques, colour theory, and creative problem-solving while working with professional-quality materials. Each project is thoughtfully planned with clear learning goals, allowing young artists to create meaningful, well-finished artwork they’ll be proud to take home. This program emphasizes creativity, confidence, and skill development in a calm, supportive studio environment. Suitable for both beginners and experienced young artists. (Aprons will be provided, but please dress kids in clothes that can get messy.)
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Anime is a hit at OAS! 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! Here is the complete Materials List Anime Class Series Maia Lee-Thomas
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Just in time for our annual STUDENT SHOW and SALE on March 28 and 29! Always fresh and new material, which is why young artists continue to love this drawing program that is a cut above. From single line animals to fantasy dragon scenes, upside down worlds to cartoon characters, 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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Just in time for our annual STUDENT SHOW and SALE on March 28 and 29! 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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Unlock a new perspective. Students are encouraged to learn how to move beyond realistic depiction, using landscapes as a springboard to create compelling, personal abstract art focused on emotion and composition. Let’s make space for expansion, creativity, and real transformation. Click HERE for the materials list
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Join this 8-week course to learn techniques and principles of pet portrait painting. Connie will walk you through each step of making a pet portrait; from recognizing and simplifying shapes to building values, getting the details of the features, and rendering fur textures with bold, confident brushstrokes. Plenty of individual feedback will be provided throughout the course. Click HERE for Bold and Brushy Paint Your Pet Materials List
