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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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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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Out of stockWatercolour is a lovely transparent medium. Laurel helps you explore using watercolour, figuring out the steps, colour mixes and the fascinating interaction between water, paint, and paper. Have fun while learning: hard and soft edges, getting depth, as well as different brushstrokes. This class will build confidence in how to handle this medium by teaching you many helpful tricks. The subjects include flowers such as an amaryllis and an orchid. Awaken your inner artist in this fun, informative class! This class is 4 weeks long starting on January 9th. Laurel Best Watercolour Supply List
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Join us for a four week, intensive and systematic, step by step course that covers the fundamentals of drawing. While primarily aimed at beginners, the course will also help firm up the skills of students with some drawing experience. Following completion of the program, students will have the comprehensive skill set necessary to accurately render any observable object. While not mandatory, some drawing during the week between sessions will enhance the learning experience.
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You have been painting in your chosen medium, and now you’d like to move on to explore portraiture. This workshop introduces you to the fundamentals of drawing and painting portraits, starting with laying down the basic structure of the head and understanding how a face is built. You will learn how to construct facial features from a photo, with reasonable proportions, develop confident line work, and apply shading to create form and depth using pencil and charcoal. Follow-up with painting and glazing along the form with whatever medium is most familiar to you. (Materials list is here Portrait Drawing and Painting 1 Day WOrkshop Course Description and Materials)
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Discover the art of painting birds in watercolor! In this 3-hour, beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll start with an inspiring introduction to bird anatomy, understanding proportions, posture, wings, beaks, and feather flow to help you observe subjects with more confidence. You may choose to draw your own bird sketch, or work from a provided outline template if you prefer to focus fully on painting. From there, you’ll learn to build soft watercolor layers for shape and volume, blend vibrant colors with ease, and finish your illustration with gentle coloured pencil accents to add definition, feather texture, and final details. MATERIALS LIST for Birds in Bloom Workshop
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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 beginner course, AJ will teach you the fundamentals of fluid art: making pouring medium and mixing acrylic paints while experimenting with open cup, flip cup, and chain pull. Be captivated by the process; the colours, and the magic and movement. You will have an opportunity to transform four canvases into beautiful diptych abstract art and impressionist art that you will be proud to display. Fluid Art with AJ Webb Materials List updated
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Create your completely original 9"×12" batik art on wild silk. Paint your own design and learn the wax process to create the exquisite batik texture. You will work on the highest grade silk, specifically suited for batik. Your outcome will be a piece suitable to mount on the canvas of your choice (9"×12" gallery deep or 11" ×14" regular) after the workshop (and therefore not included in the workshop fee.) Alternatively, you may later opt to stretch it under glass with paspartu/paper frame. All that will be left for you to complete at home is to iron off the wax before stretching it to suit your preferred presentation mode; you will leave with exact instructions for the specific technique you select, and everything you need to know regarding the aftercare of your treasured piece.
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Out of stockJoin artist Dominique Prevost for a lively, colour-filled morning of suminagashi on washi, creative exploration, and fun! Suminagashi is the ancient Japanese technique of decorating paper with inks. It is believed to be the oldest form of marbling, originating in China over 2000 years ago and practiced in Japan by Shinto priests as early as the 12th century. Originally used as a subtle background for calligraphy, the new colour intense inks bring it to the forefront! Experience this highly meditative technique and create your own masterpieces. You will create various suminagashi pattern-making techniques on a choice selection of Japanese paper (washi). Dominique will also present a short talk and demo on how to use your completed Suminagashi pieces.
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Let’s think beyond grey for winter paintings and move towards infusing more colour into our winter landscapes. Let your imagination soar as you introduce shades of warm burgundy and soft yellows paired with complimentary hues of cool blues and purples all against the backdrop of winter whites. Let’s learn to create a painting of your own winter wonderland in a loose impressionist style. Please bring your own table cover in addition to the items on the list below, provided by the instructor. Material List OAS Winter Workshop 2026
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Workshop Description: Join us for a hands-on workshop dedicated to capturing the quiet beauty of Ontario’s winter landscape using oil paints and palette knives. Working in the wet-on-wet technique, participants will explore impressionistic approaches to light, texture, and atmosphere. Through a guided, step-by-step demonstration, you will learn to apply expressive, textured layers of oil paint with a palette knife, building depth and movement in your composition. Each participant will complete one winter scene by the end of the session. Whether you are an experienced artist or new to palette-knife painting, this session provides an inviting and supportive environment for creative exploration. Palette Knife with Maria Iva list of supplies for OAS workshop
