This course integrates guided meditation with creative practices to help participants tap into their subconscious and explore self-expression through art. Beginning with Mindful Art Fundamentals, participants experiment with various expressive elements and create abstract paintings. In Automatic Drawing, they practice intuitive creation without conscious interference, revealing subconscious symbols. The third week, Accessing Limiting Beliefs, focuses on identifying and transforming personal blocks through art analysis and deep reflection. The final session, Growth Map, brings together the learned techniques to craft a visual representation of personal aspirations and pathways to success, fostering empowerment and clarity. Materials Week by Week for Mindfulness Course
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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 -
Another first at OAS! Dedicated YOU time on Wednesday afternoons to make art with others at OAS. Take six weeks. Play and collaborate with other artists in this completely informal, co-operative studio setting. Gelli printers, collage artists, print-makers, and other mixed media artists are invited to join this social, productive and inspiring tabletop art group. Open to members and non-members, this is the perfect opportunity to work on your art with others and learn from each other along the way. No formal instruction whatsoever, but feel free to offer / receive feedback and encouragement from others, (as you wish).
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Description: In this 5-day workshop, participants will learn how to identify impressionist and post-impressionist artists, techniques, and values of the time. In preparation for making their own impressionist painting, this workshop will go over the characteristics of impressionism - colour, atmosphere, and brushwork - and develop a creative workflow. By the end of the workshop and learning exercises, participants will leave with their very own impressionist painting! Participants may bring their own materials (see list below) or choose the "materials included" option for an additional $35. Materials List - Summer Impressionism Workshop Maia Lee-Thomas
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Out of stockFollow instructor demos and learn a step-by-step landscape painting process from inception to finish, including underpainting, sketching, colour mixing, composition, adding or removing elements as needed, layering and detailing. Paint from photos of landscape / skyscape / waterscape scenes and learn to take your techniques from Studio to Plein Air. Use watercolor, pen and Ink / or acrylic or oil.
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The impressionist artists were not trying to paint a reflection of real life, but an ‘impression’ of what the person, light, atmosphere, object or landscape looked like to them. And that’s why they were called impressionists! They tried to capture the movement and life of what they saw and show it to us as if it were happening before our eyes. With a focus on the principles of composition, this course delves into the importance of visual set up, values and brush strokes to create aesthetic and emotive paintings in an impressionist manner. You’ll work initially to create pencil sketches that will evolve, with the instructor’s guidance, into fully developed paintings. With attention to light and values, colour, shape, placement and proportion of elements, and the harmony of brush strokes, you’ll learn how to develop works that are visually strong and feel fulfilling and meaningful. Previous painting experience is required. Materials List
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This watercolour course has been reimagined to celebrate the vibrant renewal of spring, immersing you in the lively hues and fresh textures of the season. Through this curriculum, you’ll learn various watercolour techniques to capture the delicate beauty of blooming flowers, budding leaves, and the play of sunlight on dewy mornings. From the soft pastels of blossoming trees to the lively energy of spring wildlife, this course invites you to explore the dynamic colour palette of springtime. This class includes demonstrations, personalized feedback, and one-on-one instruction, supporting you in creating botanical studies and creative spring-inspired sketches that bring the season’s joyous rebirth to life on paper with much creative freedom.
Jamie Lo Spring 2025 Materials List
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In this course, Heather takes students through the complete painting process, from underpainting to final details, with an emphasis on composition, colour harmony,design elements and technique. Basic drawing skills and experience with acrylics are prerequisite. Students will explore colour theory and further develop color mixing confidence and painting skills. Students will dialogue and explore strategies for overcoming barriers to personal expression and creativity. Each session will commence with a “show and share” time, always in a collaborative and supportive environment to get used to viewing and discussing paintings in various stages. Then, Heather will typically run a brief painting demo to break down the painting process, encourage new techniques and experiment with subject matter. The aim is to paint for at least half the class time and allow the practice to continue at home. Although the instructor provides references, students should begin to develop and bring their own images to encourage independent development and ensure originality in completed artwork. HdH Acrylics 2025 Supply List
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This class begins May 27 and runs for four weeks. There is no class on June 17, so the final class is June 24th. This course is beginner friendly. During the four week course participants will get familiar with painting on silk. People will will learn to use different techniques to achieve different patterns and looks -- techniques like free flow, salt, serti with resist (to draw specific patterns), batik with hot wax, and more. They will also learn about different types of silk , how to prepare it for painting and how to care for it and set the paint after. Participants will work exclusively on 100% silk using non toxic fabric paints.
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Out of stockIn 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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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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In the first weeks of this course, Sue will teach you how to easily break down and simplify a painting from the Group of Seven. She will show you how to mix and apply the colours, and how to add details to finish the painting. The next weeks are your choice. Bring in a photograph or a painting you’ve always admired and use the techniques you learned in the first few weeks, and apply them to your personal project. There will be lots of one-on-one instruction. Sue DelBianco Materials List Spring 2025
