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Secondary students who are considering applying to OCAD (or any art program that requires a portfolio) for September 2026, 2027, or even 2028, this is your chance to develop your personal portfolio. Instead of scrambling to complete samples of your work in all required mediums, enjoy an approach that covers a wide variety in a supportive and fun environment. Create drawing, sketches and paintings of still life, landscapes and figures, while building on your fundamentals of art including color, form, line, shape, space, texture and composition. Create a variety of attractive visual art to add to your Art Portfolio. Portfolio Prep Summer Studio Materials List Mediums: all Level: art students of all levels
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This beginner-friendly workshop is designed as a calming, creative escape from the busyness of daily life. Together, we’ll explore watercolor through gentle, pattern-based exercises that encourage slowing down and connecting with the flow of paint and water. We’ll focus on intuitive brushwork, soft color layering, and mindful, meditative mark-making techniques. There’s no pressure to be “perfect” — the focus is on enjoying the process, experimenting with colors, and letting go of expectations. By the end, everyone will leave with 5–6 beautiful, abstract 5x7 pieces on professional grade, 100% cotton watercolour paper (provided). Please see the link directly below for the list of materials that you need to bring with you / are not provided (practice paper, paint etc.) You will go away with a newfound confidence in watercolors, and a sense of creative calm! Pooja_WatercolorWorkshop_Relax & Flow_SupplyListWatercolor paper: Pooja will provide 6 sheets of professional quality 100% cotton watercolor paper to each student. Each sheet will be sized to 5x7 inches which will be the size of final pattern pieces that we will be creating in the class together. However, students must bring their own watercolor paper or watercolor sketchbooks for warm-up and practice exercises before we jump into painting patterns.
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Unlock your creativity in this hands-on beginner photo editing course using GIMP, a free and accessible alternative to Photoshop. Designed for youth and young adults, this course introduces the essentials of digital image editing, from mastering layers and colour adjustments to learning ethical applications of AI-generated imagery. Through guided lessons and creative projects, students will build confidence using powerful tools like layer masks, blending modes, and selection techniques—culminating in the creation of a personalized digital art piece.
Materials needed: Any functioning laptop (e.g. Lenovo, Mac book, Chromebook, Dell) that can run a low level photo editing software FREE Program: GIMP 3.0.4 (2025-5-18) Download Site: https://www.gimp.org/downloads/ -
ArtSPREE is "choose your own adventure" week at OAS! Young artists can choose what project(s) / which day(s) they would like to join our special program(s), each of which takes place for one morning only over the course of the week of August 11-15. Sign up for as many sessions / days as you like. The schedule is the same every morning that week, running from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aprons will be provided, but please dress kids in clothes that might get a bit messy.
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ArtSPREE is "choose your own adventure" week at OAS! Young artists can choose what project(s) / which day(s) they would like to join our special program(s), each of which takes place for one morning only over the course of the week of August 11-15. Sign up for as many sessions / days as you like. The schedule is the same every morning that week, running from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aprons will be provided, but please dress kids in clothes that might get a bit messy.
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ArtSPREE is "choose your own adventure" week at OAS! Young artists can choose what project(s) / which day(s) they would like to join our special program(s), each of which takes place for one morning only over the course of the week of August 11-15. Sign up for as many sessions / days as you like. The schedule is the same every morning that week, running from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aprons will be provided, but please dress kids in clothes that might get a bit messy.
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ArtSPREE is "choose your own adventure" week at OAS! Young artists can choose what project(s) / which day(s) they would like to join our special program(s), each of which takes place for one morning only over the course of the week of August 11-15. Sign up for as many sessions / days as you like. The schedule is the same every morning that week, running from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aprons will be provided, but please dress kids in clothes that might get a bit messy.
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ArtSPREE is "choose your own adventure" week at OAS! Young artists can choose what project(s) / which day(s) they would like to join our special program(s), each of which takes place for one morning only over the course of the week of August 11-15. Sign up for as many sessions / days as you like. The schedule is the same every morning that week, running from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aprons will be provided, but please dress kids in clothes that might get a bit messy.
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In this course, interpretation of the landscape painting takes precedence over accurate depiction. This means colors, shapes, and forms may be altered or exaggerated to convey a specific feeling or idea. For example, a sunset might be painted with vibrant, unnatural colors to evoke a sense of drama or emotion. Or A stormy sky might be used to symbolize turmoil or intensity. This may also include abstract or semi-abstract elements, such as simplified shapes, bold brushstrokes, or non-representational forms; trees might be reduced to geometric shapes, or the horizon line might be distorted to create a sense of movement. Judy Mayer Grieve Materials List for Art Classes
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If you're looking to build a strong foundation in realism, this class is for you. You will explore essential techniques that form the basis of realistic painting. Learn how to create strong compositions, observe light and shadow more accurately, understand color relationships, and render convincing textures. You will also gain practical and in-depth knowledge of color theory and color perception techniques, specifically within the context of realism—focusing on still life and landscape subjects. By the end of the course, your skills will have significantly improved, and you'll feel more confident in creating your own artworks.
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Out of stockSo we can paint – now what? This is a question I ask myself more and more each day – why am I doing this, and what is it for? I do like to capture a great landscape, still life or peoplescape, but I want to add something more to my work. Something of meaning to me, something that may evoke an emotion, or provoke the viewer to look at the work and be pulled into the painting. This type of work is challenging and will add a whole new meaning to the work you will create. We paint in this class and complete a number of works that will surely add to your creative journey. A notebook or sketchbook (plus pen or pencil) is essential. We will use this to capture your thoughts and intentions for your work. SupplyList 2025-Thusrday Class Instructor: Level: 2+ Thursday afternoons: 1-4 p.m. Robin Mitchell Materials List
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We are very excited to welcome Stephanie's Creative Courage class to OAS! This is a facilitated studio series that focuses on artistic exploration, finding inspiration, and nurturing your creative consciousness. Supported by a collaborative environment, students will be introduced to techniques in composition, colour, and expression. Bring your favorite supplies -- from drawing to painting to mixed media, from landscape to still life to figurative -- and more. Chose your own adventure – whether it’s a brand new project, or one already in progress that you would like support working on. One of the sessions during the series will introduce an unconventional approach or technique that students might wish to add to their pieces. We will also discuss the techniques of a few chosen artists. This mentorship series is perfect for people who have taken a few beginners' drawing or painting classes.
