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Every Friday, OAS members gather in both of our studios to paint, connect, trade ideas, and encourage / admire each other's work. The cost is free of charge for all our members, and the experience is priceless. Studios open at 9 am and people linger until mid afternoon.
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Every Friday, OAS members gather in both of our studios to paint, connect, trade ideas, and encourage / admire each other's work. The cost is free of charge for all our members, and the experience is priceless. Studios open at 9 am and some people linger until mid afternoon.
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Spend a fun few hours immersed in the magical world of Cyanotype with this interactive workshop. This unique form of camera-less photography dates back to 1842 and uses sunlight, treated paper and found objects and botanicals to create striking deep blue images. Participants will learn the steps to creating their own images, exposing them to the sunlight and watching them develop to reveal unique works of art. Suitable for any experience level. This workshop will take place both indoors and outside (fingers crossed).
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Bestselling Canadian author Camilla Gibb discovered that collage is a perfect companion to poetry. Join her to enjoy both -- a reading from her recently released poetry collection "I Used to be a Pisces" and a no-experience necessary collage workshop to explore intuitive connections between colour, shape, form, and even words. (You are welcome to bring your own materials (paper and non-paper); Camilla will have an assortment of paper resources.)
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Focus on the dramatic presence of light and colour and gain a better understanding of composition. France is famous for expressing colour and light and so we will include these characteristics in our inspirational journey. We will explore a typical French scene with both landscape and architectural elements which are so characteristic of France. The Southwest of France, and Paris, with infinite possibilities will prove to be most exciting. Our painting will exemplify all of these elements to provide a beautiful result. Colour mixing, and Bonnie’s exciting use and interpretation of colour will be emphasized for students. If colour excites you, then this workshop is for you! Atmospheric and linear perspective will also be key objectives, and taught. Bonnie’s hands-on approach and exciting demos will inspire passion and luminous paintings. Click HERE for the materials list
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The impressionist artists were not trying to paint a reflection of real life, but an ‘impression’ of what the person, light, atmosphere, object or landscape looked like to them. And that’s why they were called impressionists! They tried to capture the movement and life of what they saw and show it to us as if it were happening before our eyes. With a focus on the fundamentals of composition, this course delves into the importance of visual set up, values and brush strokes to create aesthetic and emotive paintings in an impressionist manner. You’ll work initially to create pencil sketches that will evolve, with the instructor’s guidance, into fully developed paintings. With attention to light and values, colour, shape, placement and proportion of elements, and the harmony of brush strokes, you’ll learn how to develop works that are visually strong and feel fulfilling and meaningful. Click HERE for the Materials List
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This course is designed for level 2+ students who wish to further develop their painting skills through personalized instruction. Students will strengthen their understanding of color theory, color mixing, light, values, composition, realism, and painting techniques while creating professional-quality artwork. Click HERE for the materials list fall 2026 Mehrzad Jaberi
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From paper to picture, this course will teach the beginner the flow of water and paint. We'll discuss paper, paint, brushes and tricks fine artists use to complete several watercolour originals. Learn how much water to use, how to put on a wash, skies, flowers, fruit and scenery. Have fun while learning in a casual and friendly evening class. Click Here for Beginner Paint Materials List
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Out of stockFrom paper to picture, this course will teach the beginner the flow of water and paint. We'll discuss paper, paint, brushes and tricks fine artists use to complete several watercolour originals. Learn how much water to use, how to put on a wash, skies, flowers, fruit and scenery. Have fun while learning in a casual and friendly evening class. Click Here for Beginner Paint Materials List
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In this six week introductory class, you will learn the basics of digital art. Through instruction and hands-on learning, you will gain confidence in creating compelling compositions, use of colour theory, drawing and painting techniques with digital brushes, and exploring different ways to create texture and interesting effects. Classes will start with colour theory and understanding tonal painting, and build upon those skills to create full colour pieces. We will be using a combination of still-life setups and photo references to learn from. Topics include still-life subjects of different materials, landscapes, and nature, just to name a few. Whether you are building up your skills or starting from the very beginning, the goal is to learn something new and have fun! Click HERE for the DIGITAL_ART_Materials List
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Out of stockGo Figure We’ll be examining how to paint the clothed figure in watercolour, including folds, pattern and lighting. Candid poses will give painters the confidence to add people to their landscapes. Shelley-Prior-Watercolour-General-Supplies
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Out of stockSky Diving Let’s take a deep dive into painting amazing skies in watercolour. Sunsets, clouds, storms and blue skies are among the most important elements in your landscapes. We’ll learn how to paint wet on wet and not make mud. Shelley-Prior-Watercolour-General-Supplies
