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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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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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When you travel, you can take photos – or you can carry a sketchbook and record what you see. This class will give you the confidence to sketch on the go. The work you create will result in a more lasting impression of what you see. We will use simple tools to record what we are seeing on paper. Colour will also be explored in this class to add some vibrance to your work. Watercolour paints, and coloured pencils will be used, as well as pens, fine line markers and a fountain pen. We will produce sketches in class so be prepared to work and have fun! SupplyList2025-Skecthing
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Fresh, beautiful landscapes in watercolour! Smaller studies will allow us to explore different aspects of landscape painting such as skies, trees & foliage, water, buildings and more. Learn some effective shortcuts to simplify and capture the essential elements of a successful painting, such as composition, lighting, colour harmony and more.
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Out of stockJoin Barbara as you explore a looser, more impressionistic approach to the traditional street scene subject matter. Expect to see the provided subject matter pulled from the east coast of Canada as well as local and travel images. Barbara will guide you as you learn how colour relationships, edges, composition, shape and value play an important role in conveying a strong visual statement. Expect to play with a variety of colours and colour harmonies, and the palettes of the great impressionists. Lots of individual attention to guide you in a manner for painting in a more impressionistic style. Materials List - Barbara Chapman - All
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Back by popular demand! Starting with choosing the right reference, we will explore all aspects of portraiture in watercolour. We will discuss getting the right values, creating contours, textures, details, lighting and backgrounds. Learn how to tackle this exciting subject with confidence.
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Back by request for JULY! Dedicated time to just paint with others in Studio One. Get out of the house, and take your 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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Back AGAIN by popular demand! Dedicated time to just paint with others in Studio One. Get out of the house, and take your 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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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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Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint our wild friends, but haven't been sure where to start? This is the class for you! In the 6-week class, Megan will teach you to paint animal portraits from beginning to end. Learn the basics of painting with acrylic, while practicing with a focus on capturing the spark of life within each animal. The first part will cover the basics -- preparing and sketching the composition while paying attention to proportion, breaking down the image to digestible pieces. The next piece will be selected by the class, and provide great practice to build on these skills. Finally, you'll choose your own inspiration image, and Megan will provide individual support as your selection takes shape. What will you choose? A bear, a bird, a snake... your pet? The possibilities are endless, and the outcomes... priceless! Megan Hazen Fall 2025 Materials List OAS
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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
