Tuesdays from 1:00pm-4:00pm | April 9th-June 11th (10 weeks)

Further develop your clay handbuilding skills while working on personal projects inspired by technique demonstrations. All work will be glazed and fired. You will receive one bag of clay per session, additional clay is available for purchase. Prerequisite for this course is the completion of Introduction to Clay Handbuilding or relatable clay experience. All work will be ready for pick up after the final class. Students will be contacted when work is ready for pick up. We do not have the capacity to store student’s work beyond 1 week following the class. Materials included.

Price: $390 Members | $405 Non Members

Instructor: Jasmine Canaviri

Wednesdays from 7:00pm-9:00pm | April 10th-June 12th (10 weeks)

Working from your personal reference & from life, you will learn the foundations of representing the face and the human form and further develop your skills. Topics covered will include drawing features, getting accurate proportions, representing three-dimensional forms of the head and body, and capturing gestures. Demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and reference images will be provided by the instructor. Students can draw from reference images of their choice including images of friends, family, and loved ones. You will work from a live model during 2 weeks of this course. Materials not included.

Price: $200 Members | $215 Non Members

Instructor: Mary Ma

Materials List: Portraiture and the Figure

Mondays from 10:00am-12:00pm | April 8th-June 24th (10 weeks) (No Class April 22nd & May 20th)

Develop your watercolour paintings following demonstrations that will cover colour mixing, atmospheric and linear perspective and capturing the dramatic presence of light. Subject matter is provided as well as weekly recordings of class demonstrations. Materials not included.

Price: $280 Members | $295 Non Members

Instructor: Bonnie Steinberg

Materials List: Expressive Spring Painting in Watercolour with Emphasis on Colour, Light and Design

Mondays from 1:00-4:00pm | May 13-June 17th; no class May 20th (5 weeks) [Sold Out]

Learn to let go and let it flow! Experiment with advanced techniques to create work that has looseness and vibrancy without losing its shapes and contrasts. Learn techniques to hone composition, shape, hue and tonal balance while gaining confidence with big, bold brush strokes. At the end of this course, you will approach your paintings with much more freedom and courage, without fear of mistakes. Ian has over 20 years of experience and is the President of the International Watercolour Society -Canada (IWS-Canada). Bring your own/favourite watercolour materials.

Price: $170 Members | $185 Non Members

Instructor: Ian Wright

Tuesdays from 9:00am-12:00pm | April 9th - May 7th (5 weeks)

In this course students will learn to think, see, plan and approach the still life painting through a modern impressionist style. Students will experience how the contrasted warm and cool colours in their paintings express the effects and quality of light, how brush strokes, colour relationships, composition, values, and shapes play a part in achieving a strong visual statement. One of the main objectives of the course is to allow students to experience the creative process through the human eye and their senses so they are able to interpret the light, air, space and feeling they get from an image. Still life references and examples to famous artists and their works will be used throughout the course. Materials not included.

Price: $145 Members | $160 Non Members

Instructor: Tritan Braho

Materials List: Path towards Sucessful Paintings: Still Life

Tuesdays from 1:30pm-4:30 pm | April 9th - June 11th (10 weeks)

Artistic exploration is about filling your creative well, finding inspiration and nurturing your creative consciousness in a low-stress atmosphere. It is about thinking of art in new ways and experiencing your journey through the lens of art. Work alongside other creatives from your own reference material as you develop new paintings in our studio. Prerequisite: Introduction to Acrylics or some painting experience. Acrylic & Oil painters welcome. Materials not included.

Price: $295 Members | $310 Non Members

Instructor: Stephanie Schirm

Materials List: Painting Explorations

Tuesdays from 6:00pm-9:00pm | April 9th-June 11th (10 weeks)

Discover the secrets of a good painting and controlled colour application as you explore the diverse world of acrylic mediums. Produce several finished paintings and create exciting guided studies as you broaden your range of expression. Instruction will cover exercises in composition and many painting techniques, moving from slow blending to fast and thick impasto application. All techniques will be carefully demonstrated and explained in an easy to follow step-by-step format. Materials not included.

Price: $295 Members | $310 Non Members

Instructor: Stephanie Schirm

Materials List: Acrylics: Next Steps

Wednesdays from 9:00am-12:00pm | April 10th - June 12th (10 weeks)

Sharpen your painting skills while finding your individual voice in this studio course. Develop your own projects using your own reference material with feedback from the instructor. Acrylic and oil painters welcome! Note: This is not a paint-along class, no demonstrations are provided. Coffee and tea included. Materials not included.

Price: $295 Members | $310 Non Members

Instructor: Scott Cooper

Materials List: The Passionate Painter

Thursdays from 9:30am-12:30pm | May 16th-June 13th (5 weeks)

For the love of nature and every woman who has dreamed of walking their own path! Explore the lives and works of Georgia O'Keeffe, Emily Carr and Frida Kahlo. These remarkable women listened to their own voices at a very interesting time in art history, defining a legacy with a connection to nature, passionate drive and skill-based process. Learn from the Masters by studying key works of flowers, landscapes and symbolic imagery, with step-by-step demonstrations, critiques and OpenStudio time to create your own themed artwork using a medium of your choice inspired by one of these great women and personal interests. Materials not included.

Price: $150 Members | $165 Non Members

Instructor: Sharlena Wood

Materials List: Bone Wind Fire Masterclass

Fridays from 9:30am-12:30pm | April 12th - May 10th (5 weeks)

Take your watercolour abilities to the next level, working with a limited palette and expert guidance from a professional artist with over 25 years experience.. Winifred is an elected member of The Society of Canadian Artist and The Toronto Watercolor Society. Students will learn a new technique each week along with time to develop their personal projects. Materials not included.

Price: $150 Members | $165 Non Members

Instructor: Winifred Henstock

Materials List: Cohesive Colour for Watercolour Artist

Fridays from 1:00pm-4:00pm | April 12th - May 3rd (4 weeks)

In this course, explore strong contrasts and deep shadows in the style of the caravaggisti! You will learn to separate highlights from shadows to bring definition and emphasis to your paintings. Bring together your passion for painting with a chance to learn about one of the most important artistic advancements in Baroque art. Reference images will be provided. Materials not included.

Price: $165

Instructor: Sierra Peca

Materials List: Paint like Caravaggio