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Join Barbara for a four week mentoring class as she guides you through the topics of composition, shape, value and colour, light and shadow as well as painting techniques. Expect Barbara to discuss various art related topics as she moves about the class and circulates through the studio for individual attention. Students should bring their chosen subject matter in either oil or acrylic. Participants can choose to work one one piece throughout the 4 weeks, or bring a new piece each week. The choice is yours, and Barbara is there to help you on your path to clarifying your voice. Bring your normal working supplies and chosen painting surface (plus any images that you would like to paint) as well as a cover for the OAS table. Materials List - Barbara Chapman - All
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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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Let your child’s imagination come alive in this fun, supportive, and colorful drawing class! Perfect for young artists eager to explore their creativity, this class focuses on building foundational drawing skills through exciting themes and projects. Kids will learn about shapes, lines, textures, and how to use color to bring their ideas to life. Through guided exercises and lots of encouragement, children will discover their artistic voice while developing confidence in their abilities. Our goal is to make every session an adventure in creativity, reminding kids that in art, there are no mistakes—only happy accidents! Ideal for beginners and kids looking to deepen their art skills, this class offers a safe, fun space for young artists to experiment and grow. All materials provided, just bring your imagination! This class is open to any children who can self-regulate / focus / manage 90 minutes of instruction and activity.
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From single line animals to fantasy dragon scenes, upside down worlds to cartoon characters, spooky Halloween drawings and holiday favourites, this will be a very exciting term! It will all lead up to a show and exhibition on December 20th when you will invite your family and friends to come and see your favourite work in our OAS gallery. Instructor: Julie Wurtele Studio 2 Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. This class is 8 weeks and runs Saturday Oct. 18 to Dec. 13 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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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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Whether your young artist has painted before or not, this can be a starting point to exploring acrylic and watercolour painting, or developing their skills. With ever-changing subject matter, Julie's classes are always new, always positive, and always rewarding! This class is open to any children who can self-regulate / focus / manage 90 minutes of instruction and activity.
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Follow 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. Materials List.docx
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New to OAS! OAS welcomes members of the Oakville Sculptors and Woodworking Guild to introduce our students to woodcarving. This class -- perfect for beginners or anyone who's already tried woodcarving -- is ideal due to the 4:1 ratio of students : instructor. Everyone will have lots of individual attention to move step by step to complete a project of choice (images coming soon) over the course of four weeks. All materials, from the wood to the tools, are provided. Just come and enjoy something new!
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In this portrait drawing course for just beyond beginners, Connie walks you through a step-by-step approach in fundamental portrait drawing methods. She will guide you on choosing materials, the correct way to hold your pencil, the ‘recognition’ of a visual image, getting the right proportions and perspective, and how to design strong compositions. She will cover how to accurately render crucial, realistic features, such as eyes, ears, and hair. Using dark pencil, white pencil, and toned paper you begin to understand what creates a successful portrait- one that captures a person’s spirit- expression, likeness, personality, and mood. Lots of demonstrations, and individual feedback.
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Have you always wanted to try painting but didn’t know where to start? The Confident Beginner is a fun, encouraging 8-week acrylic painting course designed for absolute beginners—no experience required! In a relaxed, no-pressure environment, instructor Heather will have you exploring the basics of acrylic painting step by step. Each week features a simple project that introduces key techniques like brushwork, color mixing, layering, and composition. You’ll gain confidence as you create landscapes, still lifes, florals, and more—learning to enjoy the process as much as the final result. Whether you’re new to art or returning after a long break, this course will help you develop your creative skills, quiet your inner critic, and leave each class feeling proud of what you’ve made.
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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. Materials List Drawing Fall 2025 Connie Lee
