• Out of stock
    Level 1 Instructor: Barbara Chapman Wednesday afternoons, 1 pm - 4 pm
    January 15 - February 26 (6 weeks) in Studio Two Join Barbara as you explore a looser, more impressionistic approach to oil painting for beginners. Barbara will guide you as you learn how to start your paintings, how to use your paint and brushes,  and recognize shape and value in a composition. She will also touch on colour relationships and composition which play an important role in conveying a strong visual statement. Expect to play with a variety of colours and colour relationships in the palettes of the great impressionists. Lots of individual attention will guide you as you start your journey of painting in an impressionistic style.
  • Out of stock
    Level 2+ Instructor: Judy Mayer-Grieve Wednesday mornings, 9:30am-12:30pm 
    ​​​​This class is 8 weeks and runs January 8 to February 26
    This is a continuation of the popular class (of the same name) offered in the fall term. Return students and newcomers alike are welcome to join this exploration.  This class is about the exploration of various artistic materials and techniques to create unique and diverse art. Students are encouraged to experiment with the option of personal reference material of choice and / or subject matter, such as landscape, abstract, figurative, portrait, and mixed media and to employ recycled materials for inspiration. Your instructor will encourage you to explore and guide you through the various stages of development of your artwork. Experiment with mixing traditional mediums such as painting, drawing and non-traditional materials – found objects, textiles, collage elements and more will be celebrated. The emphasis is on creative exploration, allowing students to break with tradition and discover inspiration through new exciting ways of creating visual art. Materials: Canvas or board, Water soluble Oil, Watercolour, Acrylic paint and mediums, gesso for building textures (and anything else you’d like to bring to your experience), from recycled to upcycled pieces of your choosing. Absolutely anything goes!  
  • Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page / Details Quick View
    All levels are welcome -- Mehrzad is excited to move you forward, no matter where you are. Instructor: Mehrzad Jaberi Wednesday mornings, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (Studio Two)
    ​​​​​​​This class is 4 weeks and runs February 5 to February 26 Realism in Acrylic and Oil
    This course is specially designed for artists who are eager to enhance their skills and overcome their current artistic challenges. If you're looking to take your painting to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Alongside engaging lessons in still life and landscape painting using acrylic and oil, you'll have the chance to bring a different piece of your work to class each week. Mehrzad will help identify any issues and guide you in resolving them. With each correction, you'll gain valuable and new lessons that will help you advance and improve your skills.
    This course offers not only beginner through advanced techniques, but also a unique opportunity for rapid progress through direct, hands-on experience. Mehrzad is passionate about helping you grow and develop in the best way possible, making this course a great starting point for unleashing your artistic potential.
    Sign up now and take the first step toward enhancing your artistic abilities!
    MJ Realism Winter Materials List
  • Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page / Details Quick View
    Level 2+ Instructor: Peter Cheung Wednesday afternoons, 1-5 pm
    This class is 2 weeks and runs Feb 12 to Feb. 26
    NOTE: the original four week course (three hours per class) has been modified to three weeks (four hours per class) to accommodate Peter's recovery from an injury This class will help you to develop basic concepts and practices to create impressionistic oil painting with flowers. We will focus on creating two flowers paintings at the end of the classes using exciting brushwork and vibrant colours.  Class highlights  Work from photo reference and from life.  You will practice how to identify colour, value and edges. You will also learn how to paint glass and ceramic vases.  You will experiment with methods on how to paint fast and loose For level 2 and up Colour suggestions list Titanium White  Permanent Rose Cadmium Red Cadmium Yellow  Yellow Ochre  Burnt Sienna  French Ultramarine Blue  Cobalt Blue  Prussian Blue  Payne’s Grey  
  • Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page / Details Quick View
    Level 1 - 1+ Instructor: Jamie Lo Wednesday Evenings: 6:30-9 pm (Studio Two)
    ​​​​​​​This class is 8 weeks and runs January 8 - February 26 This watercolour course has been reimagined to immerse you in the subtleties of the winter landscape, enhancing your ability to observe and appreciate the muted hues and soft textures of the season. Through this curriculum, you’ll learn various watercolour techniques to capture the delicate beauty of frosted leaves, snow-dusted branches, and the stillness of winter skies. From the cool tones of snow-covered scenes to the quiet allure of winter wildlife, this course invites you to explore the unique palette of winter. This class includes demonstrations, personalized feedback, and ample one-on-one instruction, supporting you in creating still-life drawings and creative winter sketches that bring the season’s subtle beauty to life on paper. Jamie Lo Winter Materials List