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May is the month for flowers! Join Jacintha to paint our glorious Canadian blooms. This workshop is all about painting big and bold florals using a contemporary palette of vivid colour. Loosen up your strokes using bigger brushes and palette knives as you capture the vibrant beauty of spring flowers onto your canvas. Follow along in this step by step workshop as you create your very own masterpiece! MATERIAL LIST FOR J Krish Workshop May 10&11
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No experience? No problem, and no pressure! Unlock the vibrant world of watercolor painting in this hands-on workshop designed for absolute beginners. Join us for an immersive session where you will explore the fundamentals of watercolor painting. This workshop is tailored for those new to the medium, providing a solid foundation, and building confidence through guided instruction and practical exercises. You will go home with a painting you'll be proud of! Watercolor Supply List
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Ready to see your partner through a whole new lens (or brushstroke)? Join us for a playful, laughter-filled evening where you’ll trade glances for glazes and paint your partner’s portrait—no experience necessary! You will be guided by our talented instructor to help bring our your inner artist. Whether your masterpiece ends up in a frame or the family blooper reel, it’s all about connecting, having fun, and seeing the beauty in each other (even if it’s a little abstract ). We'll guide you step-by-step, provide all the supplies, and set the mood with a creative studio space, music & and plenty of good vibes.Perfect for couples, besties, Mother's / Father's Day or brave blind dates—just bring someone you love (or like a lot), and we’ll bring the canvas & paint!This is a fundraiser, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Lighthouse Oakville.
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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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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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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 -
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
