Workshops . Classes
Fine Art, Digital Art, and Therapeutic Art offerings listed below.
Please get in touch for private or semi-private sessions!
Fine Art
Botanical Watercolour Intensive
Be inspired by nature and the fall colours surrounding the Clark Centre. Learn various watercolour techniques, explore organic shapes, contrast colour, texture, and perspective. Materials list will be provided.
Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-4pm - September 22 & 23 REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 7AM
Think in Ink
Take your sketching to the next level with the intense hues, clarity and fluidity of ink! Learn different techniques, brush work, to create amazing artwork inspired by weekly prompts to build a dynamic sketchbook. Materials list will be provided.
Mondays 1pm-4pm - September 28 | 4 weeks REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 7AM
Botanical Drawing
Accurately observe and illustrate plants and flowers from life. These sessions blend observation with artistic techniques. Layout foundational shapes, refine contours and render three-dimensional volume through light and shadow. Materials list will be provided.
Tuesdays 9am-noon - September 29 | 4 weeks REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 7AM
Drawing and Beyond
Drawing inspiration from pencil, ink, paint, and texture, learn how to push your creative boundaries in this dynamic class. Each week will introduce a new perspective on art making through the endless possibilities of mixed media. Materials list will be provided.
Tuesdays 1pm-4pm - September 29 | 4 weeks REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 7AM
Botanical Inks Intensive
Be inspired by potted plants and floral arrangements to enhance your sketching skills with various ink techniques, exploring organic shapes, contrast, colour, texture, and perspective. Materials list will be provided.
Monday & Tuesday 10am-4pm - November 16 & 17 REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 7AM
Tuesday & Wednesday 10am-4pm - December 1 & 2 REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 7AM
Still Life Drawing
Learn how to accurately translate 3D objects onto 2D surfaces. This comprehensive course covers foundational techniques in composition, proportion, and realistic shading using graphite, pencil crayon or charcoal. Materials list will be provided.
Fridays 9am-noon - November 13 | 4 weeks REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 7AM
Still Life Watercolour
Be immersed in an art experience focused on watercolour still life while mastering essential painting techniques. Learn to control water, layer colours and capture the effects of light, shadow, and three-dimensional form. Materials list will be provided.
Fridays 1pm-4pm - November 13 | 4 weeks REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 7AM FULL
Therapeutic Art
The Art of Living Well
Be guided through a variety of art prompts centreing on the theme of perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Focus on the present moment by using your imagination and explore how art and art materials can help you feel more grounded with the physical, mental, and emotional changes of this phase of life. Materials list will be provided.
Mondays 9am-noon - September 28 | 4 weeks REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 7AM
Creative Calm
Be guided through a variety of art invitations that centre on the theme of general well-being. Focus on the present moment and use your imagination to explore and experience how art can make you feel good! Materials list will be provided.
Saturdays 9am-noon - September 26 | 4 weeks REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 7AM
Saturdays 9am-noon - November 14 | 4 weeks REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 7AM
Digital Art
Adobe Illustrator Intensive Workshop for Beginners
Immerse yourself in the world of graphic design by learning the basics of Adobe Illustrator. Choose to create a brand identity, pattern design, or poster.
Tuesday & Wednesday 10am-4pm - October 27 & 28 REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 7AM
Monday & Tuesday 10am-4pm - November 23 & 24 REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 7AM
Character Design (kids 9 - 13 years)
Learn how to create a fun character and bring it to life digitally using computer software (Adobe Suite). Take home a high-resolution print of your character and a USB with your completed work in JPEG to send by e-mail or to print again at home.
Saturdays 12:30pm-2pm - September 26 | 4 weeks REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 7AM FULL
Saturdays 12:30pm-2pm - November 14 | 4 weeks REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 7AM
Manga (kids 9 - 13 years)
Create your own step-by-step exciting Manga characters while learning the basics of Adobe Illustrator. Take home a high-resolution print of your character and a USB with your completed work in JPEG to send by e-mail or to print again at home.
Saturdays 2:30pm-4pm - September 26 | 4 weeks REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 7AM
Animated GIF (kids 9 - 13 years)
Design and create your very own GIF to send to friends or post online. Take home a high resolution print out of one frame from your GIF and a USB with your completed work to send by e-mail or to print again at home.
Saturdays 2:30pm-4pm - November 14 | 4 weeks REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 7AM FULL