Develop your artistic technique

Whether by drawing or painting, developing a visual art technique offers infinite possibilities for self-expression. For young and old, novice or master, the path towards discovery is facilitated by a good teacher. Explore what you would like to express with a class today.

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Oil Painting: Original Images

with Jacinta Ionno

For adults of all levels

Learn underpainting, layering and blending techniques through demonstrations and exercises using your own photographs of various subjects.

8 Weeks

April 7 – June 9*

*No class on April 21 & May 19

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

Mondays 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Mondays 1 PM – 4 PM

Painting with Pastel

with Harvey Segal

For adults of all levels

In this new class, all elements and principles of art will be covered: composition, values, edges, color, etc. Students will work at their own level. The instructor will do demos and help everyone hands on. You will work from still life and photos (landscape and figures), starting with black and white and working your way to color. With practice everyone can become accomplished and learn to see like an artist. The magic word is ATTITUDE. What kind of artist do you want to be?

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

April 7 – June 9*

*No class on April 21 & May 19

Mondays 6:30 PM – 9 PM

Drawing Portraiture(Intermediate)

For students with experience

Let’s face it, this class will be all about faces! You will learn the fundamentals of portraiture, including anatomy, proportion and the subtleties of facial expressions. Ultimately creating a portrait of someone you admire.

In-Studio, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

April 8 – May 27

Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Drawing Anatomy and Capturing the Human Body

with Natasha Martel

Depicting the human form has occupied humanity since the beginning of time. The first half of this course (4 weeks) will include preparatory drawing for live nude models in the second half (4 weeks). We will look at the skeletal structure, how to depict volume of muscle mass, facial structure, foreshortening and gestural poses all in preparation for the last half of the class when a live nude model will pose for you to render.

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

April 8 – May 27

Tuesdays 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Drawing Fundamentals

with Natasha Martel

This class introduces you to the basic principles of drawing. You will learn how to build a composition by using elements that make up a drawing (line, form, and texture). You will discover the language of drawing through the use of multiple drawing mediums and tools. We will focus on the most essential skill: observation and how to translate a 3D form onto a 2D surface.

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

April 8 – May 27

Tuesdays 6:30 PM – 9 PM

Acrylics from A-Z

For adults of all levels

Learn to increase your technical skill while playing with acrylic paint. All levels welcomed.

In-Studio, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

April 9 – May 28

Wednesdays 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Enjoying Watercolours

with Renée Mizgala

Learn basic to more innovative watercolour techniques through demonstrations and critiques while you explore various subject matter.

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

April 9 – May 28

Wednesdays 1:30 PM – 4 PM

Creative Acrylics

For teens (16+) and adults of all levels

Explore acrylic methods and techniques while having fun. Realism as well as a lesson on abstraction will be offered. Both fluid and viscose paint will be experimented with in weekly demonstrations. All levels of painters accepted.

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

April 9 – May 28

Wednesdays 6:30 PM – 9 PM

Enhancing Watercolour

with Renée Mizgala

Students should have a basic knowledge of watercolour and be ready to attempt more difficult subject matter. They will learn techniques not only on regular watercolour paper, but also how to paint on canvas and other Oriental papers. Through demonstrations and critiques students will be encouraged to paint not only in a realistic manner, but also in a more painterly and personal approach. They must be willing to experiment and be daring!

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

April 10 -May 29

Thursdays 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Exploring the Art of Drawing and Illustration

with Eva Ferenczy-Reichmann

In this workshop, students will learn some of Eva‘s techniques on how to make drawings and illustrations, whether figurative or abstract, using different mediums- specializing in ink, watercolor, with gel printing as well, to create original and imaginative artworks.

Traditional drawing /painting techniques will be taught,as well as fundamentals in composition, colour, and design.

Let the adventure begin.

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

April 10 – May 29

Thursdays 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Mixed Media Narratives: Telling Stories Through Art

with Angelo David Russo

Building on foundational mixed media techniques, this 8-week course invites students to explore the power of storytelling through visual art. Participants will develop a series of works that push forward a narrative of their choosing, incorporating their preferred techniques and materials to enhance meaning and emotional depth. Emphasis will be placed on intentional decision-making—every texture, color, and composition choice should serve the story being told.

Through biweekly critiques, students will receive feedback to refine their artistic voice and strengthen their visual narratives. The session will culminate in a vernissage, where friends and family are invited to celebrate the works created throughout the course. This is an opportunity for students to share their creative journeys and engage in meaningful discussions about their work.

In-Studio Course, Spring Garden Chalet

8 Weeks

April 10 – May 29

Thursdays 6:30 PM – 9 PM

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