In this fundamental course, you will learn how to capture anatomical structures of the human body in powerful, dynamic, and realistic drawings.

Through instructor demonstrations, practice, and feedback, you will learn to express the human figure creatively with a strong sense of anatomical structures. By using the concept of the three masses (head, rib cage, and pelvis), you will be able to capture the essence of any pose with confidence. You will also learn how to simplify all major muscle groups of the body and combine them with the observational skills needed to achieve a balanced and convincing drawing. 

Attendees of this course will master the anatomical structures that will help them improve their drawings for years to come!

Whether you are a beginner or a professional artist, mastery of the fundamentals is a lifelong pursuit. In this course, you will learn how to create convincing realism in charcoal, step-by-step.

Whether working from simple objects, still life arrangements, or photo reference emphasis will be placed upon solidifying structure and proportion, achieving a likeness, and utilizing shading techniques to create convincing, 3-dimensional drawings.

The instructor will demonstrate techniques throughout each class, and spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one. Attendees of this course will be able to confidently take on any subject matter with their new set of skills!

Is it time to bring more depth, nuance, and precision into your portraits? In this course, you will learn how to paint realistic portraits, one feature at a time.

Develop your skills in capturing the unique shapes of each feature and mixing life-like skin tones. You will learn about the power of light and shadow on eyes, noses, mouths and ears. Each class begins with a brief anatomy lecture, followed by painting from professional, high-resolution reference photos. You will examine the facial features from various angles and create detailed studies of each.

Emphasis will be placed upon form, value, and creating nuanced skin tones. Attendees of this course will leave with a comprehensive understanding of each feature and enjoy greater realism in their portraiture!

In this essential course, you’ll learn how to simplify the intricacies of nature, distilling them into captivating
works of art.
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Starting with simple drawings of your scene focused on the shapes of light and dark areas, you’ll then begin to develop your painting. Emphasis will be placed on starting with generalized shapes and areas of colour, being attentive to the effects of light and atmospheric perspective on a landscape. 
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Work from photos provided by the instructor, or bring your own. By the end of the course, you’ll have increased confidence to paint the most inspiring scenes from nature!

In this course, you will learn the foundations you need to create acrylic paintings grounded in good technique. Discover how to prepare surfaces, maintain your brushes, use mediums, handle paint and more!

Students will develop compositions with a strong foundational drawing layer before approaching the painting with an emphasis on value and colour.

This class is perfect for beginners or experienced acrylic painters who want to get back to basics.

In this dynamic course, harness your use of colour to create vibrant, confident paintings.

Starting with primary colours, you’ll learn to mix striking colour combinations and apply them with expressive brushwork. Through a series of short studies, you’ll explore how saturation, hue, and value shape form and atmosphere.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of colour relationships and the skills to infuse your paintings with energy and confidence.

In this course, you will learn the foundations you need to create watercolour paintings grounded in good technique. Learn how to work on various specialty papers, maintain your brushes, use mediums, handle paint and more!

The instructor will demonstrate how to break this notoriously difficult medium down into manageable steps, applying clean washes and confident brushstrokes.

Emphasis will be placed on achieving harmony in values, shapes and colour. You will experiment with methods and techniques to quickly suggest convincing details.

Upon completion of the course, you will leave with a range of new skills that add strength and realism to your watercolour paintings. This course is perfect for beginners or painters who want to get back to basics.

Are you ready to bring more force, feeling, and simplicity into your figure drawings? In this essential course, you will draw from the live model, exploring how gesture, structure and design come together to create powerful, dynamic and realistic drawings.

Each class begins with a focus on fast gestural drawings, utilizing line-of-action, simplified shapes, and expressive lines to capture the essence of the pose. In the longer poses, emphasis shifts toward accuracy, structure and proportion using sighting & measuring techniques, basic anatomy, and planar construction. Further exploration of compositional framing, linear perspective, and the tonal scale will bring a unique aesthetic appeal to your drawings.
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While improving speed and accuracy, attendees of this course will experience heightened confidence, ease, and flow in their drawing!

In this course, you will learn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique. Learn how to prepare surfaces, maintain your brushes, use mediums, handle paint and more!

Students will develop compositions with a strong foundational drawing layer before approaching the painting with an emphasis on value and colour.
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This class is perfect for beginners, those switching from acrylics to oils, and experienced painters who want to get back to basics.

In this course, you will develop the technical skills to create beautiful and convincing landscape paintings. 
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Choose to work from a wide selection of natural landscape photos, supplied by the teacher, or bring your own. Emphasis will be placed on composition, colour mixing, drawing, and painting various types of light and shadow. Learn about linear and atmospheric perspective, how to mix colours to create a harmonious effect of light, and how to paint impressionistic trees, rocks, clouds and more.
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By the end of the course, you’ll have increased confidence to paint the most inspiring scenes from nature!

In this course, you will learn how to paint realistic and expressive portraits. Develop your skills in mixing life-like skin tones, creating glowing light effects, and achieving accurate proportions of the face. 
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You’ll begin by learning how to draw the head with a brush, using a variety of measuring techniques, then moving on to simple methods for painting shadows, halftones and light. In working from both the live model and reference materials, you will create finished portrait paintings in the alla prima technique, using imprimatura, ‘tiling’ colour, and glazing techniques. 
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Emphasis will be placed upon accuracy, and capturing the subtle nuances of skin by adjusting colour, edges, value and temperature.

By the end of the course, you'll have gained both technical expertise and a more intuitive understanding of portraiture.

In this course, you will learn how to paint realistic watercolour landscapes and seascapes that capture the light and atmosphere of the natural environment.

James will demonstrate how to break this notoriously difficult medium down into manageable steps, applying clean washes and confident brushstrokes. Using a photo reference as a starting point, you will form your strategy to translate your vision into a convincing watercolour interpretation. Emphasis will be on developing your observational and compositional skills to achieve an effective arrangement of dark and light values.  

Attendees of this course will leave with fresh ideas and skills that will add strength and realism to their watercolour landscape paintings.

In this dynamic course, students will explore the art of capturing everyday objects and interior spaces, expressing the lighting, perspective, and mood of a room.

You will develop a deep understanding of traditional techniques, as well as explore contemporary approaches in paint application. Topics including drawing, composition, value organization, colour, edges, design and paint application will be addressed. Experiment with various techniques for creating depth, texture, and visual interest.

You will leave the class with a new set of skills to bring ordinary domestic scenes to life in dynamic paintings.

In this course, you will learn the foundations you need to create watercolour paintings grounded in good technique. Learn how to work on various specialty papers, maintain your brushes, use mediums, handle paint and more! 
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The instructor will demonstrate how to break this notoriously difficult medium down into manageable steps, applying clean washes and confident brushstrokes.
Emphasis will be placed on achieving harmony in values, shapes and colour. You will experiment with methods and techniques to quickly suggest convincing details.

Upon completion of the course, you will leave with a range of new skills that add strength and realism to your watercolour paintings. This course is perfect for beginners or painters who want to get back to basics.

In this course, you will learn how to paint realistic watercolour landscapes and seascapes that capture the light and atmosphere of the natural environment.

James will demonstrate how to break this notoriously difficult medium down into manageable steps, applying clean washes and confident brushstrokes. Using a photo reference as a starting point, you will form your strategy to translate your vision into a convincing watercolour interpretation. Emphasis will be on developing your observational and compositional skills to achieve an effective arrangement of dark and light values.  

Attendees of this course will leave with fresh ideas and skills that will add strength and realism to their watercolour landscape paintings.

Discover how to bring your portraits to life by combining realism with a personal sense of expression.

Working from professional photo reference materials, you will use step-by-step techniques to develop a portrait from start to finish. Learn to paint the form of the face by studying proportion and structure, then render it through the skillful use of light and shadow. You’ll then move beyond simply capturing a likeness and explore techniques that convey mood, character, and emotion.

Through guided demonstrations, one-on-one feedback, and hands-on practice, you’ll balance realism with artistic freedom, creating portraits that feel unique and alive.

In this course, you will learn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique.

Learn how to prepare surfaces, maintain your brushes, use mediums, handle paint and more! Students will develop compositions with a strong foundational drawing layer before approaching the painting with an emphasis on value and colour.
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This class is perfect for beginners, those switching from acrylics to oils, and experienced painters who want to get back to basics.

In this course, you will learn to create realistic floral and still-life paintings in watercolour, capturing convincing three-dimensional form, light, and texture.
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Explore techniques to simplify this medium, applying clean washes and confident brushstrokes. Using photo references as a guide, you will develop a strong strategy to translate your vision into a compelling watercolour interpretation. Emphasis will be placed on capturing the delicate structure of florals, and effective dark and light values to convey the form of still-life objects.

The instructor will demonstrate techniques throughout each class and provide individual guidance. By the end of the course, you will have gained new skills to enhance the strength and realism of both your still-life and floral paintings.

In this essential course, you will draw from the live model, exploring classical and contemporary techniques to create powerful, dynamic, and realistic drawings.

Each class begins with a focus on fast gestural drawings, utilizing line-of-action, simplified shapes, and expressive mark-making to capture the essence of the pose. As the poses lengthen, emphasis will shift toward accuracy, structure and proportion using sighting & measuring techniques, basic anatomy, and planar construction. In the longest poses, you will focus on the subtle nuances of light and shade to create 3-dimensional, lifelike figure drawings.

Attendees of this course will enjoy heightened confidence, ease, and flow in their drawing!

Whether you are a beginner or a professional artist, mastery of the fundamentals is a lifelong pursuit. In this course, you will learn how to create convincing realism in charcoal, step-by-step.

Whether working from simple objects, still life arrangements, or photo reference emphasis will be placed upon solidifying structure and proportion, achieving a likeness, and utilizing shading techniques to create convincing, 3-dimensional drawings.

The instructor will demonstrate techniques throughout each class, and spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one. Attendees of this course will be able to confidently take on any subject matter with their new set of skills!