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If you are new to art, begin your journey here! Relax and enjoy as you discover the freedom inherent in watercolour. In this course, Diane will lead you to learn and control the fascinating interaction between water, paint, and paper. Focus on handling edges, backgrounds, negative painting; learn how to add washes, layers, and texture. From florals to landscapes, you will have fun learning the techniques needed to create a successful watercolour painting while you develop your own style. You will love Diane’s demonstrations and enjoy lots of individual attention. No pressure, just fun! Beginner Watercolour Materials List
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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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Join OCAD grad (a.k.a. 'art nerd') Megan for five mornings of paintings inspired by iconic artists. A variety of mediums will be used to create pieces in the style of Picasso (cubism collaged faces), dot painting (Yavio Kusama), Pop Art (incorporating bright colours), Van Gogh's Sunflowers (impressionism, using tissue paper), and a step-by-step landscape from the Group of Seven. All materials are included, just dress for art!
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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.
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*** 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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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. Materials list will be posted soon...
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You'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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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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Please NOTE: Email was sent today to share that there will be NO CLASS on April 25 due to instructor illness. The make-up class will take place May 30 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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Please NOTE: Email was sent today to share that there will be NO CLASS on April 25 due to instructor illness. The make-up class will take place May 30. 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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Spring is here, and with it comes a beautiful array of plants and insects! Dive into the world of watercolour and nature illustration with this 4 week class teaching you how to draw and paint a variety of seasonal flowers, foliage, and friendly bugs that make an appearance this time of year. Whether you work as fast as a dragonfly or like to take your time, this class is perfect for anyone with an interest in expanding their understanding of watercolour and drawing. Each class will focus on teaching the foundations of nature illustration and watercolour with a selection of reference images to help you begin your journey! 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 images to paint. The perfect way to end the week and start the weekend -- relaxing with the wonderful Lindsay for a couple of hours. Materials List for Bugs, Blooms, and Botanicals
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Out of stockIf you are new to art, begin your journey here! Relax and enjoy as you discover the freedom inherent in watercolour. In this course, Diane will lead you to learn and control the fascinating interaction between water, paint, and paper. Focus on handling edges, backgrounds, negative painting; learn how to add washes, layers, and texture. From florals to landscapes, you will have fun learning the techniques needed to create a successful watercolour painting while you develop your own style. You will love Diane’s demonstrations and enjoy lots of individual attention. No pressure, just fun! Beginner Paint Materials List
