Visual Arts

Creative Minds (5-8 Yrs)

Nurture your child's creativity as they explore influential artists and create their own unique artworks. Through engaging activities, we'll discover inspiring artists and art movements. Using a variety of materials in both 2D and 3D, each class will include a presentation, a demonstration, and hands-on creation. Watch their masterpieces come to life! Supplies Included. Instructor: Sarah Kang

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You Can Paint: Creative Watercolours (9-12 Yrs)

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This fun class for creative kids is all about building skills and confidence as we learn about the fundamentals of watercolour painting. From mastering mixing and blending, to adding texture through brushstrokes, we'll cover it all! Get ready for engaging activities that boost skills and self-assurance. Whether you're a beginner or already painting like a pro, all experience levels welcome! Supplies Included. Instructor: Tracy Xie

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You Can Paint: Pokemon Characters (9-12 Yrs)

This fun class for creative kids is all about building skills and confidence as we learn about the fundamentals of painting through the theme of Pokemon Characters! From choosing your favourite character to learning how to draw and paint them using fundamental art techniques, students will leave with their own Pokemon! Get ready for engaging activities that boost skills and self-assurance. This is a all experience level friendly class! Supplies Included. Instructor: Sarah Kang

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You Can Create: Animals (9-12 Yrs)

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This fun class for creative kids is all about building skills and confidence as we learn about the fundamentals of art! In a fun and supportive environment, students will experiment with exciting new techniques in drawing, watercolour, and painting to create stunning portraits of their favorite animals. Supplies Included. Instructor: Tracy Xie

You Can Paint: Nature (9-12 Yrs)

This fun class for creative kids is all about building skills and confidence as we learn about the fundamentals of painting through the theme of Nature! From mastering mixing and blending, to adding texture through brushstrokes, we'll cover it all! Get ready for engaging activities that boost skills and self-assurance. Whether you're a beginner or already painting like a pro, all experience levels welcome! Supplies Included. Instructor: Matin Komeili

Exploration into Painting (13-17 Yrs)

This is a class for teens interested in the arts and further exploring painting! Students will explore painting materials and techniques, such as colour mixing, different brushstrokes and layering. This program aims to build beginners' confidence and understanding of foundational painting skills while nurturing their creativity. Supplies Included. Instructor: Dasha Berezhnova

Watercolours for Beginnners

This class is for beginners and those who are intrigued by watercolour painting techniques. Students will learn about specialty mediums and the beautiful properties of watercolours. Students will create paintings in traditional and modern styles while gaining skills in essential colour theory and mixing, brush strokes, and application. Working with high quality watercolour paints, you'll build confidence to tackle your own projects through step-by-step instruction, useful advice, and plenty of encouragement. Supplies Required: 1 HB pencil, sharpener, and white eraser (no pink erasers) 1 Kneaded eraser OPTIONAL: Spray Bottle. Instructor: Julie Epp

‍Acrylic for Beginners

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Explore the world of acrylic painting through the styles of influential artists from art history in this introductory class! Each week will introduce a new master painter. You will learn about their life, signature techniques, and iconic works, then create your own unique painting inspired by their style. Each session will begin with a demonstration, followed by personalized guidance tailored to your skill level. Perfect for beginners and beyond, this class is designed to be fun, supportive, and inspiring. Supplies Required: Canvases (sizes and quantity to be shared closer to class date) Instructor: Homa Khosravi

Water-Based Paints for Beginnners

Explore the vibrant world of three water-based painting mediums - watercolours, acrylics, and gouache! Dive in and discover these popular mediums alongside fellow beginners. We'll cover everything from colour mixing to brush techniques and the various applications of these versatile paints. By the end, you'll not only have developed foundational painting skills and understand how each medium works on its own and how they can work together, but you’ll also have gained the confidence to embark on your own artistic journey. Guided by a seasoned artist, you'll create multiple pieces to take home, helping you uncover your preferred painting medium along the way. Supplies Required: 1 – 9x12” pad Cold Press Watercolour Paper, 140lb or heavier 1 - 2B pencil, sharpener, and eraser (white vinyl or kneaded). Instructor: Margarita Hobbes

Oils for Beginners

This class is for beginners and those who are intrigued by oil painting techniques. Students will learn about specialty mediums and the beautiful properties of non-toxic oil paints. Students will create paintings in traditional and modern styles while gaining skills in essential colour theory and mixing, brush strokes, and application. Working with high quality oil paints on stretched canvas, you'll build confidence to tackle your own projects through step-by-step instruction, useful advice, and plenty of encouragement. Supplies Required: 1 - 2B pencil 1 Kneaded Eraser 1 - 11x14" Canvas. Instructor: Matin Komeili

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Directed Painting

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Come join this unique class modeled after art school programs and specifically designed to enable intermediate and advanced artists to work on their own projects. Whether you are working in oil, acrylic, pastel, or mixed media you will receive expert advice, plenty of encouragement, and professional guidance. This class provides a studio space in a creative environment with interactive critics in a cheerful atmosphere. Bring your own project & supplies. Instructor: Agata Teodorowicz

Next Steps: Contemporary Abstract Art

Continue to create your own contemporary abstract art! This class is designed for those wanting to take the next step in experimenting with abstract art. Using everyday materials, along with basic art supplies, you will create beautiful 2D and 3D pieces while developing further skills in artistic concepts like colour, composition, line, and form in a low pressure environment. Our experienced instructor will demonstrate easy to follow techniques and offer personalized support. You'll be amazed at what you can create! Supplies Required: 1 - 9x12” Stretched Canvas 1 - 9x12” Cradled Wood Panel All other supplies included. Instructor: Dasha Berezhnova

Next Steps: Acrylic Painting

Take your painting skills to the next level in this intermediate-level class! This class will focus on techniques like glazing, layering and texture. You will develop your own personal style inspired by both masterworks and modern art. You will create two unique works with guidance from an experienced instructor. Supplies required: - Acrylic paints: titanium white, cobalt blue, burnt sienna, cadmium red, cadmium yellow, ultramarine blue, ivory black, magenta - 2 canvases (12 x 15 minimum, 20 x 30 maximum). Instructor: Homa Khosravi

Next Steps: Water-Based Paints

This class is a chance to continue exploring the vibrant world of three water-based painting mediums - watercolours, acrylics, and gouache! You will dive further into lessons you learned in your first Water-Based Paints class plus more techniques. The goal of this class is to use your foundational painting skills to experiment with these mediums and your artistic journey! Guided by a seasoned artist, you'll create multiple pieces to take home, helping you uncover your preferred painting medium along the way. Supplies Required: 1 – 9x12” pad Cold Press Watercolour Paper, 140lb or heavier 1 - 2B pencil, sharpener, and eraser (white vinyl or kneaded). Instructor: Margarita Hobbes

Botanical Illustrations

This is an expanded version of the previous Botanical Watercolour Illustrations class! This class will begin with botanical observation and drawing in graphite, focusing on value and line, vanishing edges, and general botanical studies, followed by work in a more loose style, playing with colour, layering, and mixing with oil pastels, and coloured pencils. The class will accumulate to applying all lessons to working in watercolour for the final sessions. Supplies Required: Will be shared closer to class start. Instructor: Julie Epp