This course focuses on the Alla Prima technique, a direct and expressive approach to oil painting in which the painting is completed in a single session or while the paint is still wet. Students will learn how to work confidently with fresh paint, mix and apply colors effectively, establish accurate values and proportions, and create form through controlled brushwork. Through demonstrations and hands-on practice, students will explore color mixing, edges, brushwork, light and shadow, and the importance of working efficiently while maintaining the freshness and spontaneity of the painting.This course is designed for intermediate to advanced students with a solid foundation in oil painting who wish to refine their technical skills, develop greater confidence, and explore the direct, spontaneous, and expressive qualities of the Alla Prima approach. Click HERE for the materials list
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The workshop will explore the transition from outdoor landscape painting studies to studio landscape painting based on students' Plein Air sketches and photographic references. The methodologies, design methods, concepts, and techniques of specific Group of Seven Artists A.J. Casson and Lawren Harris will be looked at in detail. These iconic Canadian artists sought to capture and interpret the essence of Southern Ontario locations (both built and natural) with a design sensibility that strategically emphasized strong form and colour. Harris later took the unique artistic vision of the group further afield beyond Ontario. Students will be taught to design/compose from references, develop relevant painting techniques, use of materials etc.as well as relevant techniques for translating reference material to canvas or panel for studio work. Group of Seven Landscape Painting 4 Week Outline and Materials List
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Dive deeper and build on the basics of watercolour such as colour mixing, techniques including graded washes and their combinations, wet in wet principles, assessment and strategy and planning, and knowing your image thoroughly through drawing. Technical exercises will be presented to strengthen those techniques. The depiction of space consistently (by assessing and presenting lighting and elements of perspective) will be addressed. Participants will be mentored toward completing any more challenging images of their choice, beyond their current capabilities. Learn to enJOY seeing everyday images as potential beautiful and inspiring watercolour paintings, and realize your many options for watercolour painting subjects that are both meaningful and challenging. Click HERE for Intermediate Watercolour Materials List David Foster
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An eight week, intensive course that covers the fundamentals of drawing. While primarily aimed at beginners, the course will also help firm up the skills of students with some drawing experience. Along with covering the fundamentals of drawing, students will develop a basic understanding of values (light and shadow) and perspective drawing (object drawing and architectural drawing). Each session will consist of an intensive step by step delivery, with students working closely with the instructor. Following completion of the program, students will have the comprehensive skill set necessary to accurately render observable objects. While not mandatory, some drawing during the week between sessions will enhance the learning experience.
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This course is designed for level 2+ students who wish to further develop their painting skills through personalized instruction. Students will strengthen their understanding of color theory, color mixing, light, values, composition, realism, and painting techniques while creating professional-quality artwork. Click HERE for the materials list fall 2026 Mehrzad Jaberi
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Out of stockThe light and atmosphere are incredible. We will paint in water soluble oil and acrylics. We will explore the greens and blues, low light and sunshine of this beautiful Island. We will paint the rolling hills, stone walls, the old buildings and ruins dotted around the countryside, and some of the many sheep and one shepherd I have encountered. We will paint a number of paintings in this class, sometimes spending two classes on a painting. I will supply the reference images for each class and you will have the opportunity to add your own touch to the final painting. There will be a few architectural elements explored as well. This is a painting in class course. Click HERE for the Painting Ireland Supply List
