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Discover the Double Primary Palette system (also known as the Split-Primary Palette) in order to gain control over the mystery of creating the colours you want to use for your practice. This four week beginner course provides the training to gain colour mixing proficiency in everything from warm and cool colours, through hue, saturation, and luminescence. In this brief class series, you will learn through a series of exercises. You will paint a variety of 2, 3, and 6 colour gradients, and ultimately full colour wheels in your chosen colour palette. Palette paint choices will be explored, and the colour mixing dynamics of each participant's current palette will become clear. In just a matter of a few weeks, you’ll be ready to choose, create, and control colour in your practice. The instructor will work in watercolour, but all mediums are welcome. Double Primary Colour Mixing in Watercolour Materials List
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Collage is the perfect medium to help you unleash your creative potential. Whether it's to tell a story, fine tune your design and compositional skills or to simply jumpstart your creativity, collage offers a highly expressive and personal form of art that anyone can do, as well as enjoy. This course will explore a wide range of subject possibilities whilst combining an assortment of mixed media and various transfer techniques. Emphasis will be placed on creative exploration and study of the Principles of Design. Basic Tool Kit for Collage Course
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Practice and play with colour mixing using only six paints (Double Primary) to create several versions of the same image, yet with completely different effects. See for yourself the grace and impact that intentional colour mixing can have in your practice. Building on the theory of the Split Primary palette, this apprenticeship course will make your colour mixing intentional, with remarkable results. Build up your colours or knock them back – you will try both, and progress in the journey of developing your unique style as an artist. While there is no prerequisite for this class, this course will apply the learning from the preceding class "Double Primary Colour Mixing (watercolour)". People who did not take that course are more than welcome to join this one. Double Primary Colour Mixing in Watercolour Materials List
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Combine the expressiveness of storytelling with the precision and control of drawing and painting. With a focus on watercolour and with the additional support using mixed media (optional), this course will introduce various watercolour techniques and subjects. Students will have the opportunity to expand their creative ideas with Jamie’s guidance, crafting a piece from start to finish. It covers basic watercolour techniques, and art fundamentals such as composition, light and shade, colour mixing, layering, and texture across different subjects. You will gain an understanding of colour theory, effective colour combinations, and techniques suitable for beginners looking to start with watercolour, as well as for those who want to take their painting to the next level with expert guidance. Jamie Lo Materials LIst Fall 2025
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Maybe you have already started, or maybe you're just jumping in now? The Growling Confident Beginner is a fun, encouraging 6-week acrylic painting course designed for people new to the joys of acrylic. 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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Join this 6-week course to learn techniques and principles behind the art of portrait painting. Throughout the sessions, we will delve into key concepts that are essential ingredients for strong portrait painting — getting the right proportions, mixing colours to create skin tones, strategically placing facial features, and understanding planes and shapes of the form. Each week builds on core skills while encouraging individual interpretation. Materials List for Portrait Painting in Oil with Connie Lee Nov_Dec OAS
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Watercolour 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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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.
