Live Model
Instructor: Eberhard Froehlich
Sundays 3 – 6 pm / drop-in
One long pose / $20 payable in cash at the door
Painting Techniques
Instructor: Eberhard Froehlich
Thursdays 9 am – 12 pm / ongoing
For beginners through advanced students of painting. This practice-based class helps you understand the logic of colour interactions – what works and what doesn’t work in paintings. Each week has a clear theme which is demonstrated and explained in the first half hour of class; afterwards each student is encouraged to explore the theme on their own. Students benefit from seeing each other’s paintings and talking about the process; class critiques are twice per session, in order to share possibilities for how to develop each painting further. Emphasis is on sound painting technique and skills that will last a lifetime. We work from observation and from imagination.
Cost: $248 + tx / 8 weeks
We have a limited number of subsidized spaces for those who need it.
To apply, please fill out this form and send it to [email protected]
Relief Printing Workshop
Instructor: Kristina Urquhart
Friday, October 25 – CANCELLED
An introduction to relief printing materials and processes with lino plates and water based inks. Students will design a plate and learn the skills of cutting, colour mixing, inking, and printing. To attend the Friday workshop, please register until Thursday, 12 noon.
Sign up for a 4h workshop: $48 + tx + $20 materials fee
Studio Practice
Instructors: various
Mondays 1 – 4 pm / drop-in
This is an open class to work at your own pace with instruction and guidance on a project inspired by personal preference. It is a drop-in Studio practice class where we share knowledge, thoughts and support, and a 30 min critique at the end. An instructor will be present to offer individualized feedback. If you are working on something, bring it along, or start afresh at these sessions. Not particular to any style or medium, and the instructors are specialized in painting and drawing. For beginners through advanced students. All welcome. This class is free for our studio members. For information about our studio membership please click here.
3h incl tx cost: $25 / free for studio members
Studio Practice Painting Focused
Instructor: Dave LeRue
Tuesdays 6:30 – 9:30 pm / drop-in
This is an open class to work at your own pace with instruction and guidance on a project inspired by personal preference. It is a drop-in studio practice class where we share knowledge, thoughts and support, and a 15-30 min critique at the end. Our painting teacher Dave LeRue will be present to offer individualized feedback. If you are working on something, bring it along, or start afresh at these sessions. Not particular to any style or medium, and the instructors are specialized in painting and drawing. For beginners through advanced students. All welcome. The instructor can also provide guidance on purchasing materials. Please bring what you have to the first session.
3h incl tx cost: $25 / free for studio members
The Creative Homebodies’ Online Art as Therapy Workshops
Instructor: Claire Ponka
Mondays 1 – 4 pm / 8 weeks / starts in July as soon as we have enough registered students.
Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean we always want to go outside and play—sometimes we are tired, it’s too hot, the sun hurts, or for whatever reason we are unable and staying home simply feels better. If you prefer making art at home while connecting with others virtually, then you can join my puppy Charlot and me for the Summer Edition of The Creative Homebodies’ Online Art Class! We will engage in playful art experiences that aim to promote self-expression, mindfulness and to broaden our perception of what we are capable of as creators. No artistic skills are necessary to participate in this art class, just a desire to connect and create. Please note: although this art class will be led by an Art Therapist, this class is NOT an art therapy group.
Cost: $72 incl tx
Visual Art Journalling
Instructor: Claire Ponka
Wednesdays 2 – 4 pm / 8 weeks / starting July 31
This “Art-as-Therapy” beginner-level art course aims to support individuals seeking a creative outlet, but who may be unsure where to begin. Fun “unblocking” techniques will be offered, in the form of games, mindful prompts and low-pressure art activities, so individuals can practice orienting their artistic focus towards the process of art making, while releasing expectations about the final product; healthy arts-based coping mechanisms will be developed as a result. Students will be encouraged to experiment with art materials in novel ways, and build a personal library of expressive techniques that will be contained in a personal Visual Art Journal. Please note: although this art class will be led by an Art Therapist, this class is NOT an art therapy group.
We have subsidized spaces for those who need it.
To apply, please fill out this form and send it to [email protected]
Cost: $248 + tx / Materials are provided by the school