Want to up your painting game? Let's consider what we have been painting, and where we'd like to take it next. Robin will begin with a different focused demonstration each week -- clouds in the sky, water on the beach and crashing waves, trees near and far, green of all sorts in the landscape -- and anything else you are having trouble with. Robin is incredibly talented at honing in on what's working well in each artist's piece during his highly anticipated group discussions each week. Everyone comes away feeling validated, and knowing what steps to take next, resulting in real improvement. You'll even get time to paint! If you ever feel stuck, you will be amazed at what the reactions to your painting can bring -- and how you can get to the final work that you have been wanting to complete.
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From elevating your painting, to framing, pricing, marketing -- and more. Shelley is ready to support you and help you take your watercolour practice more seriously!
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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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Learn how to paint our magical winged neighbours! This fun and no-stress beginner class will guide you through how to capture the beauty of various local (and some more exotic) birds and butterflies. You'll learn how to use acrylic paint and techniques that you can apply to having fun at home, and your future practice. You will come out of this class with more confidence as a painter, and take pride in the pieces you create! Megan Hazen Fall 2025 Materials List OAS
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So you bought a sketchbook - now what? This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to learn how to draw and record everything you see. Sketching is an integral part of being an artist. From daily life to paint planning ideas, this course will provide critical, lifelong skills from a master instructor. This is also a great way to jump off into painting. You'll learn the best and fastest way to draw, and add some colour sparingly in places. Sketching Supply list
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This is a completely new course for Shelley here at OAS and will explore non-objective abstract techniques. More details will be shared very soon!
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Life Drawing This course focuses on drawing and sketching real-life subjects in the form of everyday objects as well as specialized cast statues. The cast statues include depictions of statues and wall decals from the renaissance, casted using white plaster cast. These objects and casts will inspire students to create vividly authentic sketches, allowing them to enrich their artistic talents. With attention to value, form, perspective and proportion, you’ll be sure to learn skills that will further your artistic journey and develop works fueled by technical skill.
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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 - BChapman - mentoring
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This is a completely new course for Shelley here at OAS and will explore weathered wood, rusty metal, and similar textures. More details will be shared very soon!
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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).
