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!

This essential course provides the portrait painter with a step-by-step approach to capturing realistic skin tones and applying them with ease.

You will learn how to mix palettes for different skin types and lighting situations as well as how to mix colours on the fly. Emphasis will be placed upon ‘tiling’ colours next to each other (darks, half-tones, lights) in a mosaic-like manner, and then refining edges to depict lifelike 3-dimensional form.

In working from photo reference material, you will isolate specific skin tones and match their colour, value, saturation, and temperature with ease.

By the end of the course, you will have a finished highly realistic portrait, and a newfound confidence in mastering colour and applying paint!

In this course, you’ll dive into the dynamic beauty of coastal landscapes and capture the ever-changing interplay of sky and water.

Students will explore techniques for painting crashing waves, rugged coastal rocks, dramatic clouds, and atmospheric skies. By studying the effects of light, colour, atmosphere and texture, emphasis will be placed on simplifying complex areas to create a compelling sense of realism. Students will learn to convey the energy and texture of crashing waves, the softness of misty horizons, and the structure of rocky forms.

This class is ideal for artists of all levels who want to deepen their skills in landscape painting, focusing on the powerful elements of water and sky.

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.

Are you ready to bring colour, feeling, and depth into your figure drawings? In this exciting course, you will learn how to play with colour and create convincing skin tones using pastels on mid-toned paper.

Working from the live model, emphasis will be placed upon creating 3-dimensional form using light and shadow, layering colour, and exploring various techniques in pastel application. Whether focusing on the full figure or portrait, you will learn about gesture, structure, proportion, basic anatomy, value and colour temperature.

Attendees of this course will enjoy a heightened sense of confidence and play with colour in their figure drawings!

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 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’ll gain the critical skills necessary to convey the beauty of the natural world. Working from photos, you’ll develop strong compositional drawings and translate them into rich and complete paintings.

Learn general rules for painting evergreen and deciduous trees, rocks, mountains, clouds and more. Emphasis will be placed on harnessing the power of composition as a foundation within your paintings. Through colour choices that create harmonious scenes, and being attentive to the effects of light and atmospheric perspective on a landscape, you’ll develop an eye-catching masterpiece!

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 foundational course, you will learn how to draw realistic portraits with accuracy and expression.

Each class begins with a demonstration, followed by drawing from photo references and the live model. Using basic drawing media you will examine the head and facial features from various angles, learning how to draw them in simplified shapes and apply correct tonal value. 

Emphasis will be placed upon solidifying structure and proportion, achieving a likeness, and utilizing shading techniques to make convincing, 3-dimensional drawings. The instructor will demonstrate techniques throughout class, and spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one. 

Attendees of this course will leave with a set of new skills that will add strength and realism to their drawings.

In this course, you’ll learn the time-honoured techniques used by history’s greatest painters.

You’ll explore traditional methods such as underpainting, glazing, and careful layering to create luminous, realistic works of art. Through demonstrations and hands-on practice, you’ll gain mastery over composition, light, and color mixing, while understanding how classical artists built depth and atmosphere in their paintings. 

Whether you’re a beginner eager to build strong foundations or an experienced artist wanting to refine your skills, this course will help you create works with the beauty, richness, and timeless quality of the Old Masters.

In this essential course, you will learn how to paint dynamic, realistic still-life paintings from start to finish. You will develop a deep understanding of traditional techniques, as well as explore contemporary approaches in paint application.

Working from professional photo reference and still life arrangement set ups in class, you’ll use close observation to capture the subtle nuances of light falling on form. Learn how to depict a variety of surfaces (drapery, glass, fruit, metal, porcelain, etc) with efficient and exciting brushwork. Topics including drawing, composition, value organization, colour, edges, design and paint application will be addressed.

The instructor will demonstrate techniques throughout each class, and spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one. Attendees of this course will experience newfound confidence with realism, brushwork and composition!

Discover how to bring vibrance, form, and realism into your paintings through a strong understanding of colour. 

In this course, you’ll learn the essential principles of colour theory and how to apply them directly to your paintings. Explore the relationships between warm and cool tones, master mixing techniques to achieve vibrant or subtle colours, and understand how value and contrast impact a painting. Through guided exercises, short projects and practical demonstrations, you’ll gain the confidence to create balanced, expressive palettes that enhance your artistic vision. 

You’ll leave with the solid foundation every painter needs to work with colour intentionally.

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!

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.
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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 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.
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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 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.

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!

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.