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    *FALL* Just Beyond Beginner (Watercolour) David Foster (8 weeks) Thursdays EVE (6:30-9:30 pm) Sept.10 – Oct.29 (level 1+) Studio ONE

    $245.00 – $275.00Price range: $245.00 through $275.00
    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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    *SUMMER* Thurs EVE July 9-30 *Just beyond Beginner* (Watercolour) David Foster (4 weeks) 6:30-9:30 pm (Level 1+)

    $125.00 – $140.00Price range: $125.00 through $140.00
    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. Beyond Beginner Watercolour Materials List
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    *FALL* Beginner Drawing (pencil) with Jorgen Lauritzen (Thursday evenings) 6-9 pm (Sept. 10 – Oct. 29) level 1 (Studio TWO)

    $245.00 – $275.00Price range: $245.00 through $275.00
    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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    *FALL* Intermediate Life Drawing (private / closed studio with live models) Jorgen Lauritzen (Thursday afternoons) 1-4 pm (Sept. 10-Oct. 29) Studio TWO

    $330.00 – $360.00Price range: $330.00 through $360.00
    This class is for students familiar with the basics of life drawing and / or are continuing from Introduction to Life Drawing. It will include a more intensive investigation of human anatomy and portraiture. Click HERE for Intermediate Drawing Supply List - Jorgen Lauritzen  (The course price includes fees paid to models in every class.) 
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    IN PROGRESS *SUMMER* AUG Thurs EVE *URBAN Plein Air with Jorgen Lauritzen* (four Thursday evenings) 6:30-9:30 pm (Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27)

    $125.00 – $140.00Price range: $125.00 through $140.00
    This workshop takes the Plein Air (outdoor painting) approach and applies it to the urban environment with the intention of revealing to students the fresh beauty and excitement to be found in these unconventional places. The goal of the workshop is to develop the best painting and design techniques for successful Plein Air painting.  Please click HERE for the Urban Plein Air Materials List
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    *SUMMER* AUG 17-21 PM *Watercolour* (Intermediate) with Diane McEntee* (5 afternoons) 1-4 pm in Studio ONE

    $160.00 – $175.00Price range: $160.00 through $175.00
    So many of Diane's beginner watercolour students have asked... and how, we are happy to deliver her intermediate series! Build on your foundation and take your work to the next level in the warm and supportive environment that Diane is so well known for. Please click HERE for materials list for Intermediate Watercolour
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    *FALL* (Pencil) Drawing & Perspective (Thursday afternoons) 1 – 4 pm Mehrzad Jaberi (level: 1+) 8 weeks (Sept. 10 – Oct. 29) Studio ONE

    $245.00 – $275.00Price range: $245.00 through $275.00
    Come and experience Mehrzad's passion for guiding students through the foundations of art with a focus on realism. His teaching method emphasizes a clear progression from basic principles to more advanced techniques, ensuring students gain the necessary skills to express their creativity effectively. Click HERE for Materials List Drawing and Perspective Fall 2026 MJ
       
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    *FALL* Intermediate to Advanced Realism (acrylic and oil )Thursdays (9:30 am-12:30 pm) Mehrzad Jaberi (Level 2+) 8 weeks (Sept. 10 – Oct. 29) Studio TWO

    $245.00 – $275.00Price range: $245.00 through $275.00
    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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    SOLD OUT – email to join waitlist *FALL* Paint the Landscapes of Ireland (oil / acrylic) with Robin Mitchell (Thursday mornings) 9:30 am-12:30 pm (level 2) 8 weeks (Sept. 17 – Nov. 5) Studio ONE

    $245.00 – $275.00Price range: $245.00 through $275.00
    The 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
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