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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 fundamentals 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. Materials List
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Out of stockWatercolour is a lovely transparent medium. Laurel takes you on a watercolour adventure where you learn to simplify and control the fascinating interaction between water, paint, and paper. Have fun while learning: colour mixing, hard and soft edges, as well as different brushstrokes. This class will build confidence in how to handle this medium by teaching you many helpful tricks. The subjects include birds such as a kingfisher and a cardinal. Awaken your inner artist in this fun, informative class! This class is 4 weeks long starting on November 5th. Laurel Best Watercolour Supply List
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Want to add some sparkle to the tree and create a stunning, original ornament to keep or to gift? In this beginner mosaic workshop, you'll choose from a variety of different shapes to create TWO mosaic ornaments. Participants will play with a large array of ceramic and glass materials. You can bring your own found objects if you'd like (optional). All skill levels are welcome. Take home a grouting kit to complete your mosaic. Detailed instructions will be given so you can finish / polish at home.
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Join artist Dominique Prevost for a lively, colour-filled morning of suminagashi on washi, creative exploration, and fun! Suminagashi is the ancient Japanese technique of decorating paper with inks. It is believed to be the oldest form of marbling, originating in China over 2000 years ago and practiced in Japan by Shinto priests as early as the 12th century. Originally used as a subtle background for calligraphy, the new colour intense inks bring it to the forefront! Experience this highly meditative technique and create your own masterpieces. You will create various suminagashi pattern-making techniques on a choice selection of Japanese paper (washi). Dominique will also present a short talk and demo on how to use your completed Suminagashi pieces.
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Full year memberships (for all programs that take place from September, 2025 through August, 2026) are now available. You can purchase your membership before September in order to enjoy early registration and members' discounts on any of our fall classes and workshops. Members are also welcome to join us in studio any Friday (year round) to enjoy open studio time in our creative community, effective as of the membership purchase date.
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The Oakville Art Society is a self-supporting organization and relies on the generous support of its members, the community, and sponsors to continue to operate. You can help support the OAS with a donation. Through your generosity, we can keep the arts alive in the Halton region.
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The Oakville Art Society is a self-supporting organization and relies on the generous support of its members, the community, and sponsors to continue to operate. You can help support the OAS with a donation. Through your generosity, we can keep the arts alive in the Halton region.
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The Oakville Art Society is a self-supporting organization and relies on the generous support of its members, the community, and sponsors to continue to operate. You can help support the OAS with a donation. Through your generosity, we can keep the arts alive in the Halton region.
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The Oakville Art Society is a self-supporting organization and relies on the generous support of its members, the community, and sponsors to continue to operate. You can help support the OAS with a donation. Through your generosity, we can keep the arts alive in the Halton region.
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A gift certificate is the perfect gift for the artist in your life. Give the gift of creativity! OAS gift certificates are available in amounts from $50 to $275 and have no expiry date. The gift certificate will be emailed to you or you may ask that we send it directly to the recipient. Add the recipients name into the Additional Notes at Check out! If this is from someone other than the purchaser, please add that information too.
