Mondays, 10:00am - 12:00pm | Jan. 20th - Mar. 3rd* no class Feb. 17th (6 wks)

Explore the captivating intersection of architecture and nature through drawing architecture, nature or both. Tailored for beginners to intermediate artists, this course offers a unique opportunity to learn and practice essential art techniques that will elevate your creative skills including perspective, the golden ratio, composition, light and shadow. You will get the chance to experiment and receive personalized guidance, building confidence as you gain the skills and insights to bring these subjects together in stunning works of art. See materials list below for required materials.

Suitable for beginner or intermediate artists.

Price: $170 Members | $185 Non-members

Instructor: Rana Hossain

Materials List: Sketching Spaces

Mondays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Jan. 20th - Mar. 3rd*no class Feb. 17th (6 wks)

Explore the history of decorative arts through ornamentation drawing, gouache painting, and mixed-media experimentation. Each two-week segment focuses on the following art history styles: Islamic Arts, Medieval Folklore, and Art Nouveau. This course is for all eager to explore illustration, through drawing, painting, and historical themes, using hands-on practice. See materials list below for required materials.

Suitable for beginner and intermediate artists.

Price: $175 Members | $190 Non-members

Instructor: Nora Alkeyat

Materials List: Art of Ornamentation

Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00pm | Jan. 21st - Feb. 25th (6 wks)

Immerse yourself in this multi-instructor art course designed to explore the powerful concept of warmth as you create dynamic art pieces that evoke emotional depth and connection. You'll learn techniques for conveying warmth in both your subjects and your materials, including capturing the softness and depth of animal fur in watercolour, achieving a warm, glowing effect in acrylic painting, and combining digital and analog collage techniques with poetry and personal memories to create layered, emotive artworks. All materials included.

Suitable for beginner or intermediate artists. Limited to 10 spots.

Price: $190 Members | $205 Non-members

Instructors: Christi Anne Abraham Amrita Virdi Sierra Peca

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 4:30pm | Jan. 21st - Feb. 25th (6 wks)

The absence of great women artists in art history was exclusively the result of bias and had nothing to do with any lack of talent on behalf of women artists. Get better acquainted with six of these female artists through our studies and your own interpretations. See materials list below for required materials.

Suitable for beginner and/or intermediate artists.

Price: $190 Members | $205 Non-members

Instructor: Stephanie Schirm

Materials List: Six Women

Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Jan. 22nd - Feb. 26th (6 wks)

Explore the possibilities of printmaking to customize your own items combining your drawing skills, creativity and learned techniques. In this course you will decorate a linen tea towel, a set of notecards and an art print featuring your original artwork. With assistance from a professional printmaking artist, you will gain the skills required to develop engaging artwork to customize functional items. All materials included.

Suitable for beginner and/or intermediate artists.

Price: $190 Members | $205 Non-members

Instructor: Joanna Konopka

Wednesday, Various Times | Jan. 15th (1 Day)

Looking to pick-up a paintbrush but unsure which paints to work with? Sign up for a trial mini-workshop in either watercolour or acrylic to explore some painting basics and create a small artwork with materials included. This mini-workshop is designed for beginner students planning to register for one of our Introductory painting courses. All materials included.

Note: This is a trial session, please choose from the times below. You may select multiple sessions (one session per time slot).

Price: $5

Instructor: Christi Anne Abraham Connie Lee

Wednesdays, 1:30 -4:30pm | Jan. 22nd- Feb 26th (6 wks) [Sold Out]

Looking to pick up a paintbrush but unsure which paints to work with? Try out both watercolour and acrylic this session by mixing and matching 3-week painting workshops with materials included. This course will cover the painting fundamentals, through step-by-step demonstrations and engaging projects covering various subject matter from still life to landscapes. All materials included.

Prerequisite: Completion of a Beginner Drawing course. Suitable for beginning painters. Limited to 5 spots

Price: $210 Members | $225 Non-members

Instructor: Christi Anne Abraham Connie Lee

Wednesday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jan. 22nd - Feb 26th (6 wks)

Looking to pick up a paintbrush but unsure which paints to work with? Try out both watercolour and acrylic this session by mixing and matching 3-week painting workshops with materials included. This course will cover the painting fundamentals, through step-by-step demonstrations and engaging projects covering various subject matter from still life to landscapes. All materials included.

Prerequisite: Completion of a Beginner Drawing course. Suitable for beginning painters. Limited to 5 spots

Price: $210 Members | $225 Non-members

Instructor: Christi Anne Abraham Connie Lee

Fridays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Various Dates (1 Day)

Make a commitment to your painting practice by joining our trial Open Studio + session in our creative studio space. Bring your artwork in progress and painting materials to paint alongside other artists with the added bonus of a professional painter facilitator who will provide feedback and guidance in a supportive environment. Please bring materials of your choice

Note: This is a trial session, please choose from the dates below. You may select multiple sessions.

Price: $5

Facilitator: Connie Lee

Fridays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Jan. 24th - Feb. 28th (6 wks)

Make a commitment to your painting practice by joining Open Studio + in our creative studio space. Each week, you will develop your painting alongside other artists with the added bonus of a professional painter facilitator who will provide feedback and guidance in a supportive environment.

Limited to 12 spots. Special introductory price, coffee/tea included. Please bring materials of your choice

Discounted Price: $125 Members $140 Non-members for 6 wks

Drop-in price: $25+HST (pay in-person at VAM)

Facilitator: Connie Lee

Saturdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm | Jan. 18th - Mar. 1st *no class Feb. 15th (6 wks)

Engaging demonstrations will guide you through a variety of hand–building techniques including slab, coil, and the use of moulds. Prepare to create several decorative and functional pottery pieces. In the final week, you will learn how to decorate your pieces using ceramic paints. All work will be glazed and fired for later pick-up. All materials included.

Suitable for beginners.

Price: $240 Members | $255 Non-members

Instructor: Anna Lee

Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Jan. 21st - Feb. 25th (6 wks)

Engaging demonstrations will guide you through a variety of hand–building techniques including slab, coil, and the use of moulds. Prepare to create several decorative and functional pottery pieces. In the final week, you will learn how to decorate your pieces using ceramic paints. All work will be glazed and fired for later pick-up. All materials included.

Suitable for beginners.

Note: Intermediate students are welcome to work on personal project and can receive half a bag of clay.

Price: $240 Members | $255 Non-members

Instructor: Anna Lee

Wednesdays, 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Jan. 22nd - Feb. 26th (6 wks)

Experience creating mosaics using tesserae, glass, stone and ceramic tiles, stainless, mirror and more with expert guidance from a professional artist with over 20 years experience. Each week you will learn about different styles and techniques as seen in public mosaic art throughout Toronto. All materials included.

Suitable for beginner and intermediate artists.

Price: $215 Members | $230 Non-members

Instructor: Cristina Delago

Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jan. 22nd - Feb. 26th (6 wks)

Experience creating mosaics using tesserae, glass, stone and ceramic tiles, stainless, mirror and more with expert guidance from a professional artist with over 20 years experience. Each week you will learn about different styles and techniques as seen in public mosaic art throughout Toronto. All materials included.

Suitable for beginner and intermediate artists.

Price: $215 Members | $230 Non-members

Instructor: Cristina Delago

Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Jan. 15th- Mar. 5th (8 wks)

This course is for artists with basic drawing skills who want to advance their techniques. Through demonstrations and working from still life and reference photos, you'll focus on integrating color and improving composition. You will learn to transition from monochromatic to vibrant, expressive drawings using various media. With a co-constructed approach, class goals will be shaped together, allowing students to explore personal interests while receiving tailored guidance. Whether you want to refine technical skills or experiment with new styles, this course offers flexibility and support to help you grow as an artist. All materials included.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced artists.

Price: $230 Members | $245 Non-members

Instructor: Scott Cooper

Thursdays, 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Jan. 23rd- Feb. 27th (6 wks)

Develop foundational drawing skills and gain confidence in techniques as you embark on your drawing journey. New drawing materials and techniques will be introduced throughout the weeks, building an overview of the many ways to draw and represent a variety of subject matter. Each class will include demonstrations, drawing exercises and the opportunity to apply learned techniques in a personal drawing project. This course is the prerequisite for Introduction to Acrylics. All materials included.

Suitable for beginners.

Price: $185 Members | $200 Non-members

Instructor: Mary Ma

Thursdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jan. 23rd - Feb. 27th (6 wks)

Develop foundational drawing skills and gain confidence in techniques as you embark on your drawing journey. New drawing materials and techniques will be introduced throughout the weeks, building an overview of the many ways to draw and represent a variety of subject matter. Each class will include demonstrations, drawing exercises and the opportunity to apply learned techniques in a personal drawing project. This course is the prerequisite for Introduction to Acrylics. All materials included.

Suitable for beginners.

Price: $185 Members | $200 Non-members

Instructor: Mary Ma

Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Jan. 23rd - Feb. 27th (6 wks)

Continue developing your figure-drawing skills from a live model each week. Facilitated by a VAM instructor; materials not included and no instructions provided.

Limited to 12 spots. Please bring materials of your choice.

Price: $130 Members | $145 Non-members

Facilitator: Joanna Konopka

Fridays, 9:30am - 12:30pm | Jan. 24th- Feb. 28th (6 wks)

Follow a step-by-step approach in fundamental portrait drawing methods to build your drawing confidence and skills. Learn technical skills like how to choose materials and correctly hold a pencil while building your conceptual knowledge of how to 'recognize' a visual image, establish the right proportions and perspective, and design strong compositions. Learn to accurately render crucial, realistic features, such as eyes, ears, and hair. Using dark pencil, white pencil, and toned paper you begin to understand what creates a successful portrait- one that captures a person’s spirit- expression, likeness, personality, and mood. See materials list below for required materials.

Suitable for beginners.

Price: $185 Members | $200 Non-members

Instructor: Connie Lee

Materials List: Portrait Drawing

Mondays, 10:00am-12:00pm | Jan. 13th - Mar. 3rd* no class Feb. 17th (7 wks)

Continue painting in watercolour 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. See materials list below for required materials.

Suitable for intermediate artists. ONLINE format. Limited to 10 sports.

Price: $200 Members | $215 Non-members

Instructor: Bonnie Steinberg

Materials List: Rural & Urban Watercolour

Mondays, 9:30am - 12:30pm | Jan. 20th - Mar. 3rd* no class Feb. 17th (6 wks)

Take your watercolour abilities to the next level with expert guidance from a professional artist with over 25 years of experience. Working with a limited palette, you will learn a new technique each week along with time to develop your personal projects. See materials list below for required materials.

Suitable for intermediate or advanced artists.

Price: $170 Members | $185 Non-members

Instructor: Winifred Henstock

Materials List: A Refined Approach Watercolour

Tuesdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm | Jan. 14th - Mar. 4th (8 wks)

Develop your ability to capture likeness in painting working from a live model each week. Students may work in gouache, acrylic, water-soluble oils, and traditional oils without solvents. The course will start with an understanding of composition, proportion, and value studies to advance to expressive paintings of the model in a full palette. See materials list below for required materials.

Suitable for intermediate artists.

Price: $315 Members | $330 Non-members

Instructor: Stephanie Schirm

Materials List: Portrait Painting - Model

Wednesdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm | Jan. 22nd - Feb. 26th (6 wks)

Working from life, you will learn how to draw and paint still-life objects accurately, focusing on light, shadow, shape and form. Each week, you will learn how to mix and match colours to create beautiful effects in your choice of acrylic or oil. See materials list below for required materials.

Suitable for beginner & intermediate artists.

Price: $185 Members | $200 Non-members

Instructor: Tritan Braho

Materials List: Mastering Still Life

Wednesday, 9:00am - 12:00pm | Jan. 15th - Mar. 5th (8 wks)

Sharpen your painting skills while finding your voice in this studio course. Develop your own projects using your reference material with instructor feedback. Acrylic and oil painters welcome! See materials list below for required materials.

Note: This is not a paint-along class, no demonstrations are provided.
Coffee and tea included. Suitable for intermediate & advanced artists.

Price: $230 Members | $245 Non-members

Instructor: Scott Cooper

Materials List: Passionate Painter

Wednesdays, 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Jan. 22nd- Feb 26th (6 wks)

This fun course introduces the endless properties of acrylic colours and mediums. You will discover the many applications of acrylics using a range of tools on a variety of surfaces. Additional insights into what makes a good painting will be demonstrated through colour, tone and composition. Subject matter will range from still life and landscape to abstractions. All materials included.

Prerequisite: Completion of a Beginner Drawing course. Suitable for beginning painters.

Price: $200 Members | $215 Non-members

Instructor: Connie Lee

Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jan. 22nd- Feb 26th (6 wks)

This fun course introduces the endless properties of acrylic colours and mediums. You will discover the many applications of acrylics using a range of tools on a variety of surfaces. Additional insights into what makes a good painting will be demonstrated through colour, tone and composition. Subject matter will range from still life and landscape to abstractions. All materials included.

Prerequisite: Completion of a Beginner Drawing course. Suitable for beginning painters.

Price: $200 Members | $215 Non-members

Instructor: Connie Lee

Wednesdays, 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Jan. 22nd- Feb 26th (6 wks)

A comprehensive introduction to the world of watercolour. Each week is devoted to a specific topic from colour theory to composition following step-by-step demonstrations as you paint various small studies. Some drawing experience is required. This program is sponsored by DeSerres. All materials included.

Prerequisite: Completion of a Beginner Drawing course. Suitable for beginning painters. Limited to 10 spots.

Price: $200 Members | $215 Non-members

Instructor: Christi Anne Abraham

Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jan. 22nd- Feb 26th (6 wks)

A comprehensive introduction to the world of watercolour. Each week is devoted to a specific topic from colour theory to composition following step-by-step demonstrations as you paint various small studies. Some drawing experience is required. This program is sponsored by DeSerres. All materials included.

Prerequisite: Completion of a Beginner Drawing course. Suitable for beginning painters. Limited to 10 spots.

Price: $200 Members | $215 Non-members

Instructor: Christi Anne Abraham

Thursdays, 9:30am-12:30pm | Jan. 23rd - Feb. 27th (6 wks)

Artists looking to challenge themselves are invited to explore advanced painting techniques using their preference of either water-soluble oil or acrylics. With expert guidance from a professional artist with over 25 years of experience, you will paint still life, portraits, flowers and landscapes as you learn a new technique each week. Reference images will be provided and you are encouraged to develop personal projects. See materials list below for required materials.

Suitable for intermediate & advanced artists.

Price: $200 Members | $215 Non-members

Instructor: Winifred Henstock

Materials List: Wonders of Painting

Thursdays, 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Jan. 23rd - Feb. 27th (6 wks)

Explore watercolour techniques inspired by the beauty of Winter as you paint snowy trees, colourful landscapes and beautiful scenery with watercolour. See materials list below for required materials.

Suitable for beginners or those with some experience in watercolour.

Price: $175 Members | $190 Non-members

Instructor: Christi Anne Abraham

Materials List: Winter Watercolour

Mondays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Jan. 6th - Jan. 27th (4 wks) [Sold Out]

This course is tailored for older adults (60+) who are Mississauga residents looking for a creative outlet in a social setting. Each week, a new project is offered with all materials included, plus coffee/tea. This course is subsidized with the generous support of The Mariano Elia Foundation. No prior art experience is required.

Only one registration per session is allowed (this session, projects are identical in Adventures in Art 1 & 2 this session).

Price: $50

Instructor: Tiina Salo-Devries

Mondays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Feb. 3rd - Mar. 3rd *no class Feb. 17th(4 wks)

This course is tailored for older adults (60+) who are Mississauga residents looking for a creative outlet in a social setting. Each week, a new project is offered with all materials included, plus coffee/tea. This course is subsidized with the generous support of The Mariano Elia Foundation. No prior art experience is required.

Only one registration per session is allowed (this session, projects are identical in Adventures in Art 1 & 2 this session).

Price: $50

Instructor: Tiina Salo-Devries

Mondays, 10:00am - 12:00pm | Jan. 20th - Mar. 3rd* no class Feb. 17th (6 wks)

Take a step beyond the ordinary and connect with your creativity in new and exciting ways! Brushes and Beyond is an immersive course designed to inspire and nurture your artistic spirit. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this course offers a playful and supportive environment to explore various art media and discover fresh techniques. All materials included.

Price: $190 Member | $205 Non-Member

Instructor: Carla Gonzalez-Casanova