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    This workshop takes place: Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Studio One 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Please bring your lunch)
    Instructor: Bonnie Steinberg Focus on the dramatic presence of light and colour and gain a better understanding of composition. France is a glorious place for expressing colour and light. An incorporation of these will be explored in both street scenes and landscapes in France, which will be our inspiration. The Southwest of France and its infinite possibilities will prove to be most exciting. Colour mixing, and Bonnie’s exciting use of colour will be demonstrated for students. If colour excites you, then this class is for you! Atmospheric and linear perspective will be emphasized and taught. Bonnie’s hands-on approach and exciting demos will inspire passion and luminous paintings. The base drawing will be emailed to participants before the workshop, should you wish to draw / trace yours beforehand. Materials and Colours for the Miripoix Street Scene Fro Painting France in colour, Light and Design  
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    In this three-week workshop, participants will explore the creative world of ink drawing. We'll begin by learning about different types of ink, along with essential techniques for drawing and shading to create depth and visual interest. As the course progresses, we’ll work on still life compositions and finish with a fun and expressive one-line drawing activity to unlock creativity and build confidence. Materials List for Ink Line Drawing with Colour
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    Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on painting Ontario's stunning landscapes using oil paints and palette knives. This session emphasizes the wet-on-wet technique to capture the essence of water scenes and natural surroundings in an impressionistic style. Participants will learn to apply thick layers of oil paint with a palette knife, creating rich textures and dynamic compositions. The workshop will cover techniques for depicting water, grass, and foliage, allowing artists to express the vibrant beauty of Ontario's outdoors. Whether you're an experienced painter or new to the palette knife, this workshop offers an opportunity to explore impressionistic landscape painting in a supportive environment. Please Note: This workshop is exclusively for oil painting; acrylic paints are not suitable for the techniques taught. Water soluble oils are fine.
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    Summer is finally here! Join Maia to paint your very own floral meadow in acrylic while using other materials such as pencil crayons and markers to create interesting textures. Mixed media is a fun way to experiment with your art and to add details, the materials overlapping and mixing harmoniously. Follow along step by step to create your colourful summer meadow while learning and practicing basic art principles.
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    Discover the joy of painting expressive, loose watercolor florals in this beginner-friendly workshop. Join us for a creative journey into the world of watercolor, where you will learn to paint vibrant, flowing florals without the constraints of realism. This workshop is perfect for those new to watercolor, or artists looking to embrace a more relaxed, intuitive approach.​ Watercolor Supply List  
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    This workshop takes place over three consecutive dates: Friday, June 27 (9:30 am-12:30 pm), Saturday, June 28 (1:30 - 4:30 pm), and Sunday, June 29 (7:30-10:30 pm). * These hours will capture the full variety of light conditions. *
    Location:  Bronte Beach Park35 West River Street Oakville (meet in the parking lot). This program is designed for traditional oil, water soluble oils and acrylics. This workshop will guide participants through the process of outdoor painting. From how to choose a subject, to capturing its essence, Peter will demonstrate the techniques that will allow you to convey your intended message through an impactful and engaging painting. Much more than an unstructured, unguided, Plein Air outing, Peter’s daily demonstrations and individual attention throughout the three sessions will grow your skills and enhance your technique. You will learn to manage the evolving morning, afternoon, and evening / nocturnal natural light over the course of these sessions, regardless of the weather. Materials: Plein air easel, palette, brushes, palette knife, paint thinner, paper towels

    Paints: cad red medium, cad yellow light, yellow ocher, burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, prussian blue, titanium white

    Other: hat, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle, bag for used paper towels