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This class is designed for painters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to deepen their skills. Students will explore composition, colour harmony, brushwork, and layering techniques while developing a more personal style. Each session includes guided demonstrations by Heather, individual painting time, and suggestions on how to personalize your art or challenge yourself. Together, we will explore creative problem-solving, with a focus on building confidence and expanding artistic expression. Even beginners with some general painting experience are welcome to join this fun, well paced class. Various subjects will be explored from winter landscapes to birds to beginning portraits. Materials List
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In this course, students will learn the essential foundations of oil painting, including how to handle materials, mix colors, and build form with light and shadow. Through guided step-by-step exercises, students will gain confidence in brushwork, value relationships, and color mixing. Demonstrations and individual feedback will support each student’s progress. Material list for Beginner Oil
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In this 8-week course, we’ll deep dive into the drawing program Procreate (for iPad). Other digital drawing programs are welcome, but will differ slightly in layout and usage. Topics like user interface, brush sets, layer organization, adjustments, export settings, and more will be explored in depth. Procreate-specific features like animation, selection tools, and flexible colour palettes will also be studied in a practical, hands-on approach. Throughout the course, we’ll develop personal projects, or a themed project while using digital techniques like clipping masks, blending modes, textures, and brush sets. No experience needed!Please bring your own iPad! This is a digital only course, participants without an iPad or tablet will not receive the full experience and knowledge this course has to offer.
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Discover the magic of watercolour in this introductory course. From colour mixing, to all the basic techniques, David will walk you through the fundamentals of painting in watercolour. David has worked with all ages of students at OAS, so everyone is welcome! Click here for the Materials List
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Paint (and draw, at your option) fantastic, strange, and unique creatures in this 6 week watercolour workshop. Designing a fantastic creature often includes a mix of animals, insects, mythology, and even plant life for inspiration. In this workshop you will learn ink pen and watercolour techniques to create texture and form. 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 creatures to paint. The themes of this workshop are inspired by the illustrations of Stan Manoukian, Tony DiTerlizil, and Holly Black, and through the use of provided sketches and references (or your own if you prefer) to bring fantasy to life! Materials List The perfect way to end the week and start the weekend -- relaxing with the wonderful Lindsay for a couple of hours.
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From single line animals to fantasy dragon scenes, upside down worlds to cartoon characters, and holiday favourites, 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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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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This is the perfect introduction to art in all its wonderful forms for very young children. Your young artist can try some of everything in this weekly program of 45 minute sessions, just long enough for a complete project and their shorter attention span. All professional grade materials are included. This program is designed for JK to grade 1 children.
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In this course we will will build a wide body of artwork that will culminate in hosting a gallery exhibition and celebration! Our creations will include cubism, abstract, landscapes, florals, how to paint snow, and fall scenes. We will play and explore with different tools like a palette knife and textured mediums, foil and glazes. We don't believe an artist's age should determine participation eligibility. This class is open to any children who can self-regulate / focus / manage 90 minutes of instruction and activity.
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What's more fun on a Saturday night? Anime! Maia's recent one-time workshop was just the beginning! There's so much fun in learning the fundamentals of drawing in an anime style. From basic elements like hair, eyes, hands, heads, and poses, to personalized style, facial expressions and more, learn the skills you need to help get started on your journey of drawing the characters you love and making your own! Multiple different anime styles and genres such as Shōnen (eg. Naruto), Fantasy (eg. Jujutsu Kaisen), Chibi (eg. Pokémon) and stylized realism (eg. Studio Ghibli) will be covered. Participants will need to bring plain paper, an eraser, sharpener, and coloured pens or pencils and / or a digital drawing device. No prior drawing experience required! See the complete materials list here: Materials List - Fall Anime Saturday Night Class Series Maia Lee-Thomas
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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.
