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Fluid Art, is a fun and expressive way to get creative! It might just be the creative art form that you have been looking for. No experience is necessary! Come join us, as you play and experiment with acrylic paints in this fun, interactive workshop. In this beginner course, AJ will teach you the fundamentals of fluid art: making pouring medium and mixing acrylic paints while experimenting with open cup, flip cup, and chain pull. Be captivated by the process; the colours, and the magic and movement. You will have an opportunity to transform four canvases into beautiful diptych abstract art and impressionist art that you will be proud to display. Fluid Art with AJ Webb Materials List updated
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Explore the world of dessert painting with a guided, stress-free approach! In this 3-hour, beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll begin with an easy introduction to dessert structure and shading basics, understanding simple forms, light direction, and proportion to help you sketch confidently or work from a provided outline template if you prefer to jump straight into painting. You may draw your own outline or paint along using a provided sketch template. This session is all about learning with fun and building confidence — no pressure, no perfection, just progress! By the end, you’ll have one finished dessert artwork, essential techniques you can reuse, and the skills to continue painting your favorite treats in watercolor at any scale. No prior experience needed. You’ll leave with one completed dessert painting, essential watercolor skills, and the confidence to create more yummy artwork on your own. MATERIALS LIST for Sugar Rush Watercolour Workshop
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Create your completely original 9"×12" batik art on wild silk. Paint your own design and learn the wax process to create the exquisite batik texture. You will work on the highest grade silk, specifically suited for batik. Your outcome will be a piece suitable to mount on the canvas of your choice (9"×12" gallery deep or 11" ×14" regular) after the workshop (and therefore not included in the workshop fee.) Alternatively, you may later opt to stretch it under glass with paspartu/paper frame. All that will be left for you to complete at home is to iron off the wax before stretching it to suit your preferred presentation mode; you will leave with exact instructions for the specific technique you select, and everything you need to know regarding the aftercare of your treasured piece.
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Join artist Dominique Prevost for a lively, colour-filled morning of suminagashi on washi, creative exploration, and fun! Suminagashi is the ancient Japanese technique of decorating paper with inks. It is believed to be the oldest form of marbling, originating in China over 2000 years ago and practiced in Japan by Shinto priests as early as the 12th century. Originally used as a subtle background for calligraphy, the new colour intense inks bring it to the forefront! Experience this highly meditative technique and create your own masterpieces. You will create various suminagashi pattern-making techniques on a choice selection of Japanese paper (washi). Dominique will also present a short talk and demo on how to use your completed Suminagashi pieces.
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In this introductory workshop, students will learn the foundations of oil painting using the alla prima (wet-on-wet) technique. Through the step-by-step creation of a cupcake with a candle, participants will practice color mixing, shape blocking, blending, light and shadow, and basic composition. This class is designed for those with little or no experience and aims to build confidence while completing a full painting in one session. You'll have the perfect birthday gift by the end of the day! (Better yet, this workshop makes the perfect birthday gift :) Birthday Cupcake Workshop Materials List
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Let’s think beyond grey for winter paintings and move towards infusing more colour into our winter landscapes. Let your imagination soar as you introduce shades of warm burgundy and soft yellows paired with complimentary hues of cool blues and purples all against the backdrop of winter whites. Let’s learn to create a painting of your own winter wonderland in a loose impressionist style. Please bring your own table cover in addition to the items on the list below, provided by the instructor. Material List OAS Winter Workshop 2026
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Workshop Description: Join us for a hands-on workshop dedicated to capturing the quiet beauty of Ontario’s winter landscape using oil paints and palette knives. Working in the wet-on-wet technique, participants will explore impressionistic approaches to light, texture, and atmosphere. Through a guided, step-by-step demonstration, you will learn to apply expressive, textured layers of oil paint with a palette knife, building depth and movement in your composition. Each participant will complete one winter scene by the end of the session. Whether you are an experienced artist or new to palette-knife painting, this session provides an inviting and supportive environment for creative exploration. Palette Knife with Maria Iva list of supplies for OAS workshop
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Discover the art of painting birds in watercolor! In this 3-hour, beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll start with an inspiring introduction to bird anatomy, understanding proportions, posture, wings, beaks, and feather flow to help you observe subjects with more confidence. You may choose to draw your own bird sketch, or work from a provided outline template if you prefer to focus fully on painting. From there, you’ll learn to build soft watercolor layers for shape and volume, blend vibrant colors with ease, and finish your illustration with gentle coloured pencil accents to add definition, feather texture, and final details. MATERIALS LIST for Birds in Bloom Workshop
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OAS is very excited to welcome Tatjana to OAS! In this two-day workshop, participants will explore the playful world of papier mâché using familiar, household materials such as tinfoil, masking tape, and cardboard. Taking inspiration from Mexican Alebrijes and other mythological chimeras, participants will design and sculpt their own whimsical creatures that blend the real and the fantastical. Day One focuses on building armatures and learning how to make and apply homemade paper clay and pulp. Day Two will be devoted to painting and finishing, bringing each unique creature to life through colour, texture, and pattern. This workshop encourages creativity, experimentation, and storytelling through sculpture—no prior experience required! All materials are included, and artists of all ages are welcome! Participants are encouraged to wear clothing suitable for messy work or bring an apron.
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In this workshop you will learn to appreciate the power of creative play to reinvigorate your art practice with energy and playfulness, the benefits of which will spill over into other aspects of your creative life. In the process you will gain ideas for integrating gelli printing into your studio practice, even if you are not going to pursue gelli printing as a focus. Classes will be a combination of systematic step by step learning and ‘play time’ focusing on risk-taking and problem solving as part of the creative process. This workshop is ideal for artists looking to expand their practice by integrating something new, and to introduce an element of abstraction and playfulness to their work. Materials List for Feb Weekend Gelli Printing Workshop at OAS
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It's officially SPRING! Discover the beauty of spring flowers with watercolour. n this 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to paint blooms with ease and enjoyment. With guided, step-by-step demonstrations, you’ll explore foundational techniques like layering, blending, and gentle brushwork to create soft texture, depth, and flow in simple floral compositions. This session is beginner-friendly and designed for anyone looking to build confidence and enjoy painting flowers in a loose, expressive style — without the pressure of perfect realism. You'll be well on your way to painting your way through spring, and beyond! MATERIALS List for Loose Florals in Three Hours
