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This course focuses on drawing and sketching real-life subjects in the form of everyday objects as well as specialized cast statues. The cast statues include depictions of statues and wall decals from the renaissance, casted using white plaster cast. These objects and casts will inspire students to create vividly authentic sketches, allowing them to enrich their artistic talents. With attention to value, form, perspective and proportion, you’ll be sure to learn skills that will further your artistic journey and develop works fueled by technical skill.
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Out of stockJoin Shelley and learn multiple techniques for creating a variety of small landscapes including water elements. We will explore waves, waterfalls, underwater, sparkle, reflections and more in this series. You will have a better understanding and get over the fear of including water elements in your paintings.
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Out of stockJoin Barbara for a four week mentoring class as she guides you through the topics of composition, shape, value and colour, light and shadow as well as painting techniques. Expect Barbara to discuss various art related topics as she moves about the class and circulates through the studio for individual attention. Students should bring their chosen subject matter in either oil or acrylic. Participants can choose to work one one piece throughout the 4 weeks or bring a new piece each week. The choice is yours and Barbara is there to help you on your path towards finding your voice. Bring your normal working supplies and chosen painting surface plus any images that you would like to paint as well as a cover for the OAS table.
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Out of stockCelebrate spring with gorgeous florals in watercolour, ranging from single blossoms to full gardens. In this session we will be focusing on clean, fresh paintings with glowing shadows and cheerful vibes. We will examine ways to incorporate loose and realistic methods for stronger, more dynamic compositions.
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Back by popular demand! Dedicated time to just paint with others in the spring light of Studio One. Get out of the house, and take eight Monday evenings to create anything you wish in this completely informal setting for optimal comfort and focus. This studio time, open to members and non-members, is the perfect opportunity to work on pieces from classes you're taking, or whatever you like. These precious hours involve no formal instruction whatsoever, but feel free to offer / receive feedback and encouragement from others, (as you wish).
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Always evolving, Judy's journey continues. This class is about the exploration of various artistic materials and techniques to create unique and diverse art. Students are encouraged to experiment with the option of personal reference material of choice and / or subject matter, such as landscape, abstract, figurative, portrait, and mixed media and to employ recycled materials for inspiration. Your instructor will encourage you to explore and guide you through the various stages of development of your artwork. Experiment with mixing traditional mediums such as painting, drawing and non-traditional materials – found objects, textiles, collage elements and more will be celebrated. The emphasis is on creative exploration, allowing students to break with tradition and discover inspiration through new exciting ways of creating visual art. Judy Mayer Grieve Materials List for Art Classes Materials: Canvas or board, Water soluble Oil, Watercolour, Acrylic paint and mediums, gesso for building textures (and anything else you’d like to bring to your experience), from recycled to upcycled pieces of your choosing. Absolutely anything goes!
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Out of stockAlways evolving, Judy's journey continues. This class is about the exploration of various artistic materials and techniques to create unique and diverse art. Students are encouraged to experiment with the option of personal reference material of choice and / or subject matter, such as landscape, abstract, figurative, portrait, and mixed media and to employ recycled materials for inspiration. Your instructor will encourage you to explore and guide you through the various stages of development of your artwork. Experiment with mixing traditional mediums such as painting, drawing and non-traditional materials – found objects, textiles, collage elements and more will be celebrated. The emphasis is on creative exploration, allowing students to break with tradition and discover inspiration through new exciting ways of creating visual art. Judy Mayer Grieve Materials List for Art Classes Materials: Canvas or board, Water soluble Oil, Watercolour, Acrylic paint and mediums, gesso for building textures (and anything else you’d like to bring to your experience), from recycled to upcycled pieces of your choosing. Absolutely anything goes!
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This class will provide you with the essential techniques you need for realism. You will learn to better understand composition, light, color theory, and texture. Students will notice significant progress in their competence and confidence by the end of this course.
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Join Barbara as you explore a looser, more impressionistic approach to oil painting for beginners. Barbara will guide you as you learn how to start your paintings, how to use your paint and brushes, and recognize shape and value in a composition. She will also touch on colour relationships and composition which play an important role in conveying a strong visual statement. Expect to play with a variety of colours and colour relationships in the palettes of the great impressionists. Lots of individual attention will guide you as you start your journey of painting in an impressionistic style. Materials List - Barbara Chapman - OAS - Beginner
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Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on painting Ontario's stunning landscapes using oil paints and palette knives. This session emphasizes the wet-on-wet technique to capture the essence of water scenes and natural surroundings in an impressionistic style. Participants will learn to apply thick layers of oil paint with a palette knife, creating rich textures and dynamic compositions. The workshop will cover techniques for depicting water, grass, and foliage, allowing artists to express the vibrant beauty of Ontario's outdoors. Whether you're an experienced painter or new to the palette knife, this workshop offers an opportunity to explore impressionistic landscape painting in a supportive environment. Please Note: This workshop is exclusively for oil painting; acrylic paints are not suitable for the techniques taught. Water soluble oils are fine.
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Let’s paint our glorious summer vibes. Did you know that Canada has the second largest supply of freshwater lakes in the world? Join Jacintha’s step by step weekend workshop to capture the beauty of our cottage country summer landscapes using larger brushes and palette knives for a more contemporary approach to creating art. Resplendent hues, colourful canoes and beautiful birches are all part of of our quintessential Canadian summer landscapes which will be the focus of this workshop. MATERIALS LIST J Krish July 19 and 20 Workshop at OAS
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This workshop takes place: Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Studio One 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Please bring your lunch)
Instructor: Bonnie Steinberg Focus on the dramatic presence of light and colour and gain a better understanding of composition. France is a glorious place for expressing colour and light. An incorporation of these will be explored in both street scenes and landscapes in France, which will be our inspiration. The Southwest of France and its infinite possibilities will prove to be most exciting. Colour mixing, and Bonnie’s exciting use of colour will be demonstrated for students. If colour excites you, then this class is for you! Atmospheric and linear perspective will be emphasized and taught. Bonnie’s hands-on approach and exciting demos will inspire passion and luminous paintings. The base drawing will be emailed to participants before the workshop, should you wish to draw / trace yours beforehand. Materials and Colours for the Miripoix Street Scene Fro Painting France in colour, Light and Design
