Virtual Art Workshops

Learn From Home

Our instructor led, virtual art workshops are a unique opportunity to learn a niche art skill, all from the comfort and convenience of your own home.

Each class is virtually streamed to you, where you will be able to see and hear the instructor in real time. You will have the opportunity to view live demonstrations as well as receive feedback on your own artwork.

Our Workshops

We offer workshops for all ages, all levels, and interests. Each workshop is meant to inspire you, keep you busy at home, and bring out your inner artist.

Fashion Design

Learn to think, draw, design and create like a real fashion designer!

8 sessions – Every Monday (starts February 1st, 2021)

Times:

  • Kids→ 4:30pm – 6:00pm (minimum age: 7 yrs old)
  • Youth & Teens → 6:30pm – 8:00pm (minimum age: 11 yrs old)

Price: $195 (+HST) for 8 sessions

Over the course of this workshop, students will:

  • Build a portfolio of unique fashion illustrations

  • Design on-trend looks with customary fashion figure templates

  • Explore the types of fashion (i.e  Sportswear, Eveningwear, Avante-Garde and more)

  • Learn to create eye-catching collections by using the elements of art (i.e line, colour, value, shape, form, and texture)

  • Study the ever-changing movements in fashion by exploring the masters as well as contemporary designers (i.e Coco Chanel, Vera Wang, Alexander McQueen, Iris Van Herpen, and more)

Realistic Portraiture

Sessions: 8 sessions – every Friday

Group: Youth & Teens (minimum 11 years of age)

Times:

  • 4:30pm – 6:00pm

Price: $195 (+HST) for 8 sessions

In this engaging workshop, students will learn the secrets behind drawing photo-realistic human faces and expressions. We dive deep into the world of portraiture, with a focus on graphite pencil and charcoal illustrations.  Students will learn how to accurately replicate the human facial structure and produce jaw-dropping artwork. This workshop is intended for intermediate to advanced artists who are looking to refine their portraiture skills. For those who have already learned the basics of portraiture, this workshop is designed to take their foundational knowledge/skills and elevate them to the next level.

Benefits and Features

  • Get inspired and stay busy during after school hours
  • Learn to draw realistically

  • Create impressive and realistic portraits

  • Improve on drawing, blending and shading technique

  • Keep busy during after school / after work hours

Painting 101

Sessions: 8 sessions – every Monday

Group: Kids (minimum 5 years of age)

Times: 

  •  4:30pm – 6:00pm

Price: $195 (+HST) for 8 sessions

Painting is both a relaxing and stress-relieving activity. This workshop is designed for kids who love to create and want to discover new painting techniques. In this workshop, students will learn a variety of painting skills including: colour mixing, gradient blending, splatter, dry brushing, texture, and palette knife application.  By the end of the 8 sessions, students can expect to create 3 unique paintings: a sunset, galaxy and forest landscape. Both beginners and experienced young artists are welcome to join.

Benefits and Features:

  • Get inspired and be creative

  • Relax and escape

  • Keep busy during after school hours

  • Learn to mix and blend paint

  • Create impressive and beautiful works of art

Calligraphy + Fonts

Sessions: 8 sessions – every Tuesday

Groups: Kids, Teens & Adults

Times: 

  • Kids→ 4:30pm – 6:00pm (minimum 8 years of age)
  • Teens & Adults → 6:30pm – 8:00pm (minimum 13 years of age)

Price: $195 (+HST) for 8 sessions

This workshop introduces students to the art of calligraphy and font making. We will explore a variety of letterings such as: calligraphy, print, and bubble letters. Students will review and learn how the Elements of Art/Principles of Design (i.e line, colour, space, balance, contract etc.) play a major role in Typography and Font Making. This course will also explore how to combine fonts and styles in order to create emotions and convey a message. Kids will use the techniques learned throughout the course in a final project to create their own unique work of art.  Teens and adults will create a mini artwork within each class, utilizing a variety of different surfaces and materials.

Benefits and Features:

  • Get inspired and be creative

  • Relax and escape

  • Keep busy during after school hours

  • Learn to create beautiful handmade quotes

  • Improve handwriting

  • Create impressive and beautiful works of art

Digital Illustrations

Sessions: : 8 sessions – every Wednesday

Groups: Youth and Teens (grades 6+)

Times: 

  • 4:30pm – 6:00pm (minimum 10 years of age)

Price: $195 (+HST) for 8 sessions

Get inspired to take your art to the next level in this digital illustration workshop.  Using the leading creative application, Procreate, you will be guided through the process of creating a variety of digital portraits and designs.  Build your digital technique by creating layers, using breakthrough brushes, colour blocking, and text elements.  Explore the many features and functions of this program through step-by-step demonstrations and continual feedback from our qualified instructor.

Benefits and Features:

  • Get inspired and be creative

  • Relax and escape

  • Keep busy during after school hours

  • Learn to digitize your favourite images

  • Create impressive and beautiful works of art

  • Learn the foundations of procreate app

Art Journaling

Dates: January 21st – March 11th 

Sessions: : 8 sessions – every Thursday

Groups: Kids, Teens & Adults

Times: 

  • Kids → 4:30pm – 6:00pm (minimum 8 years of age)
  • Teens & Adults →  6:30pm – 8:00pm (minimum 13 years of age)

Price: $195 (+HST) for 8 sessions

Let your imagination soar through an exploration of materials, ideas and emotions!  This workshop introduces students to a variety of de-stressing art techniques, such as: creating watercolor backgrounds, expressive ink pouring, pen and ink sketches, creative doodling, and bullet/gratitude journaling.  Students will discover the process of binding together a unique journal from start to finish.  Each session will focus on an exciting art technique that will be added into creative handmade journals.

DISCLAIMER: This workshop includes the use of scissors, hot glue and sewing needles. We recommend that children have parent/guardian supervision where needed. 

 

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