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Out of stockIf you are new to art, begin your journey here! Relax and enjoy as you discover the freedom inherent in watercolour. In this course, Diane will lead you to learn and control the fascinating interaction between water, paint, and paper. Focus on handling edges, backgrounds, negative painting; learn how to add washes, layers, and texture. From florals to landscapes, you will have fun learning the techniques needed to create a successful watercolour painting while you develop your own style. You will love Diane’s demonstrations and enjoy lots of individual attention. No pressure, just fun! Beginner Paint Materials List
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This class is a percolator for the imagination. Moving beyond technical skill, students are encouraged to experiment with paint, tools, recycled materials and more in this class. Through personal projects, critical discussions, and introspective exercises, students will learn to identify and hone their unique artistic skills and develop conceptual depth to their work. The goal is to create authentic artwork, giving each student the unique opportunity for creative expression. Ranging from representational to non representational artwork, all will be celebrated. Updated supply list for Art Classes JMG
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Whether you have ever tried pastels before, or would like to venture into the softness of this soothing medium, begin here. Greg will cover all the fundamentals and provide demonstrations every class, taking direction from the class to determine subject matter. Individual feedback and encouragement are guaranteed, and you will end up saying "This was an amazing introduction to pastel course! I have learnt a lot in a short time and was really happy about my results. We covered a lot of techniques and learned many tips. I liked that we were able to choose our own subjects. It was great to have a demo part at the beginning of each class before working independently, and still be guided and encouraged throughout each class. Greg is a great educator and artist! I hope there will be a continuation of this class." Greg Douglas Materials List Pastel
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Just introduced in the late fall class series, we are excited to welcome the president of the Oakville Sculptors and Woodworking Guild to introduce our students to wood carving. This class -- perfect for beginners -- is ideal because Tim will be joined by one or two additional instructors at every class. Everyone will have lots of individual attention to move step by step to complete a project of choice -- a 3 dimensional object such as a bear, or a relief carving such as a duck -- over the course of four weeks. All materials (cut wooden blanks, hand carving tools, sandpaper, protective gloves) are provided. Just come and enjoy something new!
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Join Barbara as you explore next steps in colour theory and mixing, the history of pigments, colour harmony, and colour relativity in this in-depth class which is all about colour. You will discuss colour temperature, hue, value and saturation, and complete exercises which will guide you on your way to a deeper understanding of colour. Be prepared to learn about the intricacies of colour and how to navigate your palette in a way to best achieve what helps you "speak" with colour. Materials List - BChapman - OAS - Colour Theory
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If you are new to art, begin your journey here! Relax and enjoy as you discover the freedom inherent in watercolour. In this course, Diane will lead you to learn and control the fascinating interaction between water, paint, and paper. Focus on handling edges, backgrounds, negative painting; learn how to add washes, layers, and texture. From florals to landscapes, you will have fun learning the techniques needed to create a successful watercolour painting while you develop your own style. You will love Diane’s demonstrations and enjoy lots of individual attention. No pressure, just fun! Beginner Paint Materials List
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Painting “poetic landscape” is not about a place; it’s about a way of seeing. It is about transforming the ordinary into something profound, where nature and feeling meet on the canvas. Each class will involve an instructor demonstration and student exercise. Material List for Painting Poetic Landscape January 2026 OAS with Peter Cheung
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An understanding of values (light and shadow) is fundamental to the successful creation of representational art. The focus of this four week course is to develop the understanding and application of the principles of light and shadow, or ‘chiaroscuro’, in order to achieve a sense of volume and realism in depicting three-dimensional objects. Each session will consist of an intensive step by step delivery, with students working closely with the instructor towards the goal of achieving impressive results. This will be demonstrated with a final realistic charcoal still-life rendering.
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Interpretative Landscape painting is about moving from depiction to expression. It's about finding a unique voice within the timeless tradition of landscape art. An interpretive painting can make you feel the awe, fear, and power of being there. The landscape can become a metaphor for internal states (a turbulent sky for inner turmoil), the passage of time (layers of geological history), or commentary on our relationship with the environment. Use the landscape for a personal, emotional, or conceptual statement. The subject isn't the tree; it's the feeling the tree evokes. Any medium (must be non toxic). Intermediate (1+) Updated supply list for Art Classes JMG
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In this course, students will explore the painting techniques of John Singer Sargent by interpreting three of his masterworks. Through guided instruction, students will learn Sargent’s approach to value, color temperature, and edge control, and practice his economical brushwork and confident touch. Individual feedback and demonstrations will be provided. Note: This course is ideal for oil, but acrylic can work as well. Material list for Sargent Portrait Course
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The absence of great women artists in art history was exclusively the result of bias in society -- scholars, curators, collectors, museum directors, critics – and had nothing to do with any lack of talent on behalf of women artists. The best women painters, sculptors and photographers proved their work at least equal to men at every opportunity, when given the chance. By luck of the draw, this course will focus on getting acquainted with 8 of these female artists through our own interpretation. 8 Women, 8 Artists
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Explore essential techniques that form the basis of realistic painting. Learn how to create strong compositions, observe light and shadow more accurately, understand color relationships, and render convincing textures. You will also gain practical and in-depth knowledge of color theory and color perception techniques, specifically within the context of realism—focusing on still life and landscape subjects. In this course, students can choose any reference they like in the style of still life or landscape and work on it in class, or they may use the references provided in class. By the end of the course, your skills will have significantly improved, and you'll feel more confident in creating your own artworks.
