Painting

Artistic freedom is what abstract painting is all about. Explore painting on a large scale canvas, create a composition focusing on the use of colour, space, line, shape and texture.

• Sun, 1 pm-3 pm, Jan 21-Feb 25, $132.50 1100985

  6 yrs-9 yrs, 5 classes,   Register
• Wed, 7 pm-9:30 pm, Jan 17-Mar 7, $202.50 1116938

  19 yrs+, 8 classes,   Register

Explore your artistic side with this night out! Learn the very basics of acrylic painting, completing a 16 x 20 canvas while exploring and savouring wines from around the world. Supplies and two glasses of wine included. Professional art instructor and wine sommelier guide you and answer questions.

• Fri, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm, Feb 16, $73.25 1101053

  19 yrs+, 1 class,   cancelled

Learn fundamental elements of composition, with tips and techniques to take you to the next level. Exercises emphasize the design of visual elements and the development of individual style in drawing and watercolour. Intermediate to advanced botanical art students.

• Wed, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Jan 17-Mar 7, $243.25 1100841

  19 yrs+, 8 classes,   Register

Landscape painting is a rewarding art to master. Embrace how acrylic paint hugs the canvas while you design and create your unique pieces. The focus is on perspective, depth, colour, value and design in this all skill level class. Creative direction given by professional fine artist.

• Mon, 7 pm-9:30 pm, Jan 15-Mar 5, $177.25 1100824

  19 yrs+, 7 classes,   Register

Pick up a brush and give it a try! This introductory class explores painting in both oils and acrylics. Paint mixing, colour, value, form and techniques will be covered through the instructor’s step-by step demonstrations.

• Tue, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm, Jan 16-Mar 6, $243.00 1100852

  19 yrs+, 8 classes,   Register
• Wed, 1 pm-4 pm, Jan 17-Mar 7, $243.00 1100855

  19 yrs+, 8 classes,   Register
• Wed, 9 am-noon, Jan 17-Mar 7, $243.00 1100857

  19 yrs+, 8 classes,   Register
• Thu, 7 pm-9:30 pm, Jan 18-Mar 8, $202.50 1100861

  19 yrs+, 8 classes,   Register
• Fri, 1 pm-4 pm, Jan 19-Mar 9, $243.00 1100863

  19 yrs+, 8 classes,   Register

Learn age-old methods of painting with oils. Using Vermeer's painting Girl with the Pearl Earring as inspiration, explore a traditional approach to oil painting. Various skills and materials such as colour, under-painting, over-painting, glazing, etc will be looked at.

• Mon, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm, Jan 15-Mar 19, $212.75 1100883

  19 yrs+, 7 classes,   Register
• Wed, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm, Jan 17-Mar 7, $243.25 1100885

  19 yrs+, 8 classes,   cancelled

Really challenge yourself! Push the limits of watercolour techniques, colour theory and the element of painting. One-on-one attention will be tailored to each student.

• Mon, 1 pm-4 pm, Jan 15-Mar 5, $212.75 1100888

  19 yrs+, 7 classes,   cancelled

Image transfer techniques are an easy, modern and creative way to add dimension to any work! Create a unique family photo display on wood artists' panels to take home. The benefit of this class is that applications are endless. Supplies included.

• Sat, 10 am-4 pm, Feb 3, $96.50 1100832

  19 yrs+, 1 class,   cancelled

Simulate the look of encaustic painting (wax painting) using acrylic mediums on panels and paper to recreate its luminous quality without the use of toxic materials and special ventilation. Supplies included. Designed to give a hands-on introduction to the encaustic process.

• Sun, 1 pm-4 pm, Mar 4, $68.00 1100847

  19 yrs+, 1 class,   cancelled

Be introduced to the world of abstract art. Explore the principles and elements of design starting by creating a variety of small sheets of collage paper using tissue, paint and stamps. Finish by creating a 10” x 10” piece you can frame at home. Supplies included.

• Sat, 10 am-4 pm, Jan 27, $124.50 1101105

  19 yrs+, 1 class,   Register

No instruction. Bring your own subject matter or still life to paint. Please use only odourless solvents.

• Fri, 9:30 am-noon, Jan 12-Mar 2, $42.50 1100874

  19 yrs+, 8 classes,   Register

This supportive studio group is dedicated to portraiture in its many forms. No instruction is involved. All levels of skill are welcome. Studio members share the cost of the model.

• Mon, 9:30 am-noon, Jan 15-Mar 5, $37.25 1100879

  19 yrs+, 7 classes,   Register

Watercolour is a soft and beautiful form of expression. Through exercise and demonstrations, learn to create a colour wheel and apply washes to paper while exploring realism, abstraction and non-representation.

• Mon, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Jan 15-Mar 5, $212.75 1100887

  19 yrs+, 7 classes,   cancelled

No instruction. Bring your own subject matter or still life to paint.

• Thu, 10 am-3 pm, Jan 18-Mar 8, $85.25 1100911

  19 yrs+, 8 classes,   Register
• Fri, 10 am-3 pm, Jan 12-Mar 2, $85.25 1100912

  19 yrs+, 8 classes,   Register
• Tue, 1 pm-3:30 pm, Jan 16-Mar 6, $42.50 1128658

  19 yrs+, 8 classes,   Register