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This 4-week, just for fun course invites artists to loosen up, paint boldly, and explore expressive brushwork inspired by the energetic brushwork of Vincent van Gogh. Working in acrylics or oils, students will paint a different subject each week—ranging from dynamic landscapes to vibrant florals—using colour, rhythm, and intentional mark-making to bring their paintings to life. Each class will include instructor demonstrations focused on expressive techniques, colour mixing, and building movement through brushstrokes. Students will have ample studio time to paint, experiment, and develop their own voice, with ongoing individual feedback and guidance throughout each session. This course is ideal for painters who are comfortable with basic materials and techniques and are ready to push beyond realism, embrace texture, and explore colour and emotion. Click HERE for HdH Acrylics 2026 Supply List
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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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Fluid Art, is a fun and expressive way to get creative! No experience is necessary! Come join us, as you play and experiment with acrylic paints in this fun interactive workshop. In this course, AJ will teach you the fundamentals of fluid art: making pouring medium and mixing acrylic paints while experimenting with multiple ways of creating fluid art, including open flip cup, chain pulls, and strainer flowers. Be captivated by the process; the colours, magic and movement. You will have an opportunity to transform three 12×12 canvases and 3 Christmas decorations into beautiful abstract art that you will be proud to display. Click HERE for Level One Fluid Art Materials List 2026
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This course is designed for level 2+ students who wish to further develop their painting skills through personalized instruction. Students will strengthen their understanding of color theory, color mixing, light, values, composition, realism, and painting techniques while creating professional-quality artwork. Click HERE for the materials list fall 2026 Mehrzad Jaberi
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This course is designed for level 2+ students who wish to further develop their painting skills through personalized instruction. Students will strengthen their understanding of color theory, color mixing, light, values, composition, realism, and painting techniques while creating professional-quality artwork. Click HERE for the materials list fall 2026 Mehrzad Jaberi
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Carve your way into fall in this linocut stamp making class! Over the course of six classes, you will design, carve, and ink your own stamps to take home as beautiful handmade prints. You will be taught how to design for negative and positive space, lino carving techniques, and how to ink your designs for the best results. If you are feeling adventurous, you can even try printing on fabric (as the ink is fabric safe). Bring your creativity and start your linocut journey with us this fall!
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Out of stockThe light and atmosphere are incredible. We will paint in water soluble oil and acrylics. We will explore the greens and blues, low light and sunshine of this beautiful Island. We will paint the rolling hills, stone walls, the old buildings and ruins dotted around the countryside, and some of the many sheep and one shepherd I have encountered. We will paint a number of paintings in this class, sometimes spending two classes on a painting. I will supply the reference images for each class and you will have the opportunity to add your own touch to the final painting. There will be a few architectural elements explored as well. This is a painting in class course. Click HERE for the Painting Ireland Supply List
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London is filled with wonderful subjects for painters — from iconic buildings and familiar streets to quiet corners, villages and landscapes beyond the city. In this class, we will explore a selection of London scenes, surrounding towns and villages, landscapes and a seascape. You will learn how to simplify what may initially appear to be complicated subjects into a series of simple shapes and values. We will pay particular attention to light, shadow and colour, discovering how these elements can transform a painting and give buildings and landscapes a sense of atmosphere and place. Rather than trying to paint every detail, we will concentrate on identifying the important shapes and relationships that make a scene work. A new painting will be started in each class, with some additional work to be completed at home. This will give you the opportunity to build a small collection of paintings while developing your understanding of composition, colour and light. (i.e., Five paintings will be created during this class, giving you plenty of opportunity to explore different compositions and approaches.) Click HERE for the Materials List
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In this fun, energetic course, you will learn a different strategy each class, adding 2 paintings to the series per week. Abstract painting is fun for new and seasoned artists, as well as for either representational or non- representational artists. In this course you will paint ‘in the moment’ - no plans or expectations - enjoying the dance of shape, texture and colour, relying on your ‘gut’ for inspiration. It’s spontaneous, intuitive and fun, and requires a spirit of risk. Abstraction is an open and playful approach to art making that can evolve into a discreet pursuit or aid in fostering creativity generally. Click HERE for the Materials List for Abstract Art (acrylic)
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Stephanie will take students outside of the traditional portrait painting box, where they will discover a colorful, expressive, and efficient way to create a different kind of portrait, based on temperature, colour and mood. The session starts by working from a provided photo. Then building up to likeness, and additional props, by switching between live models and photo reference throughout the course, opening another dimension to the portrait painting experience. Beginner plus (must have some portrait drawing experience) to advanced. Click HERE for Materials List for for Beyond skin - The Contemporary Portrait
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This course is designed to teach gestural movement and building off a central structure to embrace the rhythm, and balance of the figure. The sketch sessions will consist of short, medium and longer-timed ones to allow students to focus on a different aspect at each time: from a quick figure building to the expression of volume and weight. Basic proportions of the human body and anatomy for artists will be provided. Click HERE for the materials List
