In this foundational course, you will learn how to create realistic figure drawings from a live model with accuracy and expressive force. Using basic drawing media you will examine the human form in various poses, learning how to draw in simplified shapes and apply correct tonal value.

Emphasis will be placed upon energetic gesture drawing, solidifying structure and proportion, and utilizing shading techniques to make convincing, 3-dimensional drawings. The instructor will demonstrate techniques throughout
each class, and spend plenty of time with each student
one-on-one.

Attendees of this course will leave with a set of new skills that will add strength and realism to their drawings.

In this course, you will learn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique. Learn how to prepare surfaces, maintain your brushes, use mediums, handle paint and more!

Students will develop compositions with a strong foundational drawing layer before approaching the painting with an emphasis on value and colour.
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This class is perfect for beginners, those switching from acrylics to oils, and experienced painters who want to get back to basics.

In this course, you will develop the technical skills to create beautiful and convincing landscape paintings. 

Choose to work from a wide selection of natural landscape photos, supplied by the teacher, or bring your own. Emphasis will be placed on composition, colour mixing, drawing, and painting various types of light and shadow. Learn about linear and atmospheric perspective, how to mix colours to create a harmonious effect of light, and how to paint impressionistic trees, rocks, clouds and more.

By the end of the course, you’ll have increased confidence to paint the most inspiring scenes from nature!

In this course, you will learn how to create powerful, dynamic and lifelike portrait paintings by exploring ‘tiling’ techniques using professional photo reference.

By placing colours next to each other in a mosaic-like manner, you will learn to isolate specific skin tones and match them. Emphasis will be placed on matching the colour, value, saturation, and temperature of skin tones. By refining edges without over-blending, you’ll depict lifelike 3-dimensional form with expressive brushwork.

By the end of the course, you will have a finished portrait, and newfound confidence in adjusting colour while applying paint, all in one stroke!

In this course, you will learn the foundations you need to create watercolour paintings grounded in good technique. Learn how to work on various specialty papers, maintain your brushes, use mediums, handle paint and more! 
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The instructor will demonstrate how to break this notoriously difficult medium down into manageable steps, applying clean washes and confident brushstrokes.
Emphasis will be placed on achieving harmony in values, shapes and colour. You will experiment with methods and techniques to quickly suggest convincing details.

Upon completion of the course, you will leave with a range of new skills that add strength and realism to your watercolour paintings. This course is perfect for beginners, or painters who want to get back to basics.

In this dynamic course, students will explore the art of capturing everyday objects and interior spaces, expressing the lighting, perspective, and mood of a room.

You will develop a deep understanding of traditional techniques, as well as explore contemporary approaches in paint application. Topics including drawing, composition, value organization, colour, edges, design and paint application will be addressed. Experiment with various techniques for creating depth, texture, and visual interest.

You will leave the class with a new set of skills to bring ordinary domestic scenes to life in dynamic paintings.

Are you ready to bring more force, feeling, and simplicity into your figure drawings? In this essential course, you will draw from the live model exploring how gesture, structure and design come together to create powerful, dynamic and realistic drawings.

Each class begins with a focus on fast gestural drawings, utilizing line-of-action, simplified shapes, and expressive lines to capture the essence of the pose. In the longer poses, emphasis shifts toward accuracy, structure and proportion using sighting & measuring techniques, basic anatomy, and planar construction. Further exploration of compositional framing, linear perspective, and the tonal scale will bring a unique aesthetic appeal to your drawings.
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While improving speed and accuracy, attendees of this course will experience heightened confidence, ease, and flow in their drawing!

Whether you are a beginner or a professional artist, mastery of the fundamentals is a lifelong pursuit. In this course, you will learn how to create convincing realism in charcoal, step-by-step.
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Whether working from simple objects, still life arrangements, or photo reference emphasis will be placed upon solidifying structure and proportion, achieving a likeness, and utilizing shading techniques to create convincing, 3-dimensional drawings.
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The instructor will demonstrate techniques throughout each class, and spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one. Attendees of this course will be able to confidently take on any subject matter with their new set of skills!

In this course, you will learn how to paint realistic and expressive portraits. Develop your skills in mixing life-like skin tones, creating glowing light effects, and achieving accurate proportions of the face. 

You’ll begin by learning how to draw the head with a brush, using a variety of measuring techniques, then moving on to simple methods for painting shadows, halftones and light. In working from both the live model and reference materials, you will create finished portrait paintings in the alla prima technique, using imprimatura, ‘tiling’ colour, and glazing techniques. Emphasis will be placed upon accuracy, and capturing the subtle nuances of skin by adjusting colour, edges, value and temperature.

By the end of the course, you'll have gained both technical expertise and a more intuitive understanding of portraiture.

This course will equip you with the skills you need to capture the beauty of the natural world.

You will hone your ability to paint dynamic landscapes by focusing on one element of nature per week, exploring mountain ranges, lush forests, and open fields. Enriched by the expertise of our instructor, you'll master these essential aspects of the landscape, while learning to bring texture, depth and a sense of rugged realism to your paintings. Separating these elements into individual projects will help you develop an intimate relationship with each form so that when you put them together the sum will be greater than its parts!

By the course's end, you will have built a portfolio of striking paintings that showcase your ability to transform the wonders of nature into captivating visual art.

In this course, you will learn how to paint realistic watercolour landscapes and seascapes that capture the light and atmosphere of the natural environment.

James will demonstrate how to break this notoriously difficult medium down into manageable steps, applying clean washes and confident brushstrokes. Using a photo reference as a starting point you will form your strategy to translate your vision into a convincing watercolour interpretation. Emphasis will be on developing your observational and compositional skills to achieve an effective arrangement of dark and light values.  

Attendees of this course will leave with fresh ideas and skills that will add strength and realism to their watercolour landscape paintings.

In this course, you will learn the foundations you need to create acrylic paintings grounded in good technique. Discover how to prepare surfaces, maintain your brushes, use mediums, handle paint and more!

Students will develop compositions with a strong foundational drawing layer before approaching the painting with an emphasis on value and colour.

This class is perfect for beginners or experienced acrylic painters who want to get back to basics.

In this dynamic course, you will learn how to paint loose watercolour landscapes and cityscapes that capture the energy and atmosphere of nature and the city.

Surnoor will demonstrate how to break this notoriously difficult medium down into manageable steps, applying clean washes and energetic brushstrokes. Using a photo reference as a starting point you will form your strategy to translate your vision into a expressive watercolour interpretation. Instructor demonstrations will give you a framework to play with simplifying shapes that portray just enough definition.

Attendees of this course will leave with fresh ideas and skills that will add dynamic force to their watercolour landscape paintings.

In this course, you will learn the foundations you need to create acrylic paintings grounded in good technique. Discover how to prepare surfaces, maintain your brushes, use mediums, handle paint and more!
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Students will develop compositions with a strong foundational drawing layer before approaching the painting with an emphasis on value and colour.

This class is perfect for beginners or experienced acrylic painters who want to get back to basics.

Whether you are a beginner or a professional artist, mastery of the fundamentals is a lifelong pursuit. In this course, you will learn how to create convincing realism in charcoal, step-by-step.
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Whether working from simple objects, still life arrangements, or photo reference emphasis will be placed upon solidifying structure and proportion, achieving a likeness, and utilizing shading techniques to create convincing, 3-dimensional drawings.
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The instructor will demonstrate techniques throughout each class, and spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one. Attendees of this course will be able to confidently take on any subject matter with their new set of skills!

In this inspiring workshop, you’ll discover how to capture the beauty of nature in the distinctive style of celebrated Canadian artist Tom Thomson.

Explore the techniques that define Thomson’s work as you create a copy of one of his iconic paintings, followed by an original piece or your own inspired by his style. You’ll learn to interpret, and simplify landscapes with the same passion and creativity he brought to his canvases. The workshop will begin with an introduction to Thomson’s life and work, followed by a master copy of one of his paintings. Students will then create their own painting using his style and methodology.

Through observation and practice, you’ll gain confidence in your ability to convey mood and atmosphere, transforming your landscapes into captivating masterpieces. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to paint with the spirit of Tom Thomson, enriching your artistic journey for years to come!

In this foundational course, you will learn how to draw realistic portraits with accuracy and expression. Each class begins with a demonstration, followed by drawing from photo reference.

Using basic drawing media you will examine the head and facial features from various angles, learning how to draw them in simplified shapes and apply correct tonal value. Emphasis will be placed upon solidifying structure and proportion, achieving a likeness, and utilizing shading techniques to make convincing, 3-dimensional drawings.

The instructor will demonstrate techniques throughout each class, and spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one. Attendees of this course will leave with a set of new skills that will add strength and realism to their drawings.

In this course, you'll immerse yourself in the vibrant scenery that Monet captures so beautifully.

Through step-by-step guidance and one-on-one support, you’ll learn to harness colour, and brushwork to capture the essence of a serene landscape.

Your instructor will guide you through the unique painting processes that make Monet’s work stand out. By breaking these methods down you’ll capture Monet’s glowing, dappled light effects in your own piece of art.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this course offers the opportunity to channel Monet's spirit and techniques on canvas.

In this course, you will learn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique. Learn how to prepare surfaces, maintain your brushes, use mediums, handle paint and more!

Students will develop compositions with a strong foundational drawing layer before approaching the painting with an emphasis on value and colour.
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This class is perfect for beginners, those switching from acrylics to oils, and experienced painters who want to get back to basics.

In this course, you will learn the foundations you need to create watercolour paintings grounded in good technique. Learn how to work on various specialty papers, maintain your brushes, use mediums, handle paint and more! 
‍
The instructor will demonstrate how to break this notoriously difficult medium down into manageable steps, applying clean washes and confident brushstrokes.
Emphasis will be placed on achieving harmony in values, shapes and colour. You will experiment with methods and techniques to quickly suggest convincing details.

Upon completion of the course, you will leave with a range of new skills that add strength and realism to your watercolour paintings. This course is perfect for beginners, or painters who want to get back to basics.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Gustav Klimt as you learn to replicate his unique painting techniques and artistic style. 

Delve into Klimt's intricate use of gold, his bold patterns, and the rich symbolism that defined his masterpieces. This course covers key techniques such as layering, texture creation, and the fusion of portraiture with decorative elements. You'll also study his use of color and how to blend the ethereal with the ornamental. 

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this course will guide you step-by-step in capturing the essence of Klimt’s iconic aesthetic, allowing you to create your own gilded, vibrant master copy.