Come join Justin as he demonstrates the fundamentals of figurative painting. Using basic colour theory he will mix palettes for different skin types (cool, warm and dull) as well as for various lighting situations. Emphasis is placed upon ‘tiling’ colours next to each other (darks, half-tones, lights) in a mosaic-like manner, and then refining edges […]

Join Meeta as she demonstrates just how realistic watercolour painting can be! Renowned author and artist Meeta will be working on painting a Stone Sculpture with a variety of watercolour techniques, including; Splattering, Wet on Wet, Wet on Dry and how to create various textures using textured surfaces!

Come join Bob as he explores the different techniques utilized by on the go sketchers! He will cover the many ways one can create a sketch including composition, the power of negative and white space, adding watercolour, and also incorporating collage and mixed media.

Come join Kerry as he explores the possibilities water mixable oil paints! Using the relatively new medium, Kerry will work both abstractly and representationally, demonstrating a variety of paint application techniques, using brushes, palette knife, and other tools. He will also cover some studio safety tips!

Join professional artist and keen oil painter Sheree Jones as she shares her tips & techniques on colour mixing with a limited palette. Using just seven warm & cool colours plus white, Sheree will show you why these tried and true colours work for her, both in the studio, and outdoors “en plein air”. In […]

This workshop will show you how Image Transfer can be used with collage as a fine art form, incorporating interesting aspects from your own photographs. Images transfer has become an important two-dimensional medium with other paintings including oil, watercolour, acrylic, pastel, printmaking, and drawing. It has become the new age of collage. In this workshop, […]

Are you ready to loosen up, expand your imagination, and get more creative with your Figurative artwork? This exciting demonstration integrates realism and abstraction in unexpected and magical ways by experimenting with the material possibilities of ink, gouache, and water soluble marker on paper. In working from his imagination, Ogilvie begins by spilling paint, then […]

Learn about the differences between Soft & Heavy Body paints, how to use them, and which is best for different applications. Using a variety of methods, Dylan will demonstrate how to create a painting from start to finish while showcasing the wonderful ways of Acrylics.

Get ready to take your pouring medium artwork to the next level with a new technique from Liquitex! Using Liquitex String Gel as a graphic barrier throughout your piece lends a new level of control not easily achieved by using Pouring Medium alone. Liquitex Soft Body – the Original Fluid Acrylic – and Liquitex Acrylic […]

Join us for an intimate conversation with John Cogley – Sole Owner of DANIEL SMITH Inc. Curious about Quinacridone pigments? Wonder where in the world the colour ‘serpentine’ comes from? How a colour gets its name? Or how Daniel Smith tests pigments for lightfastness? This is your chance to get your questions answered directly from […]

Learn about using alcohol inks on Opus Stone paper! Shandra will demonstrate how to move the ink around, create rings, layers, and more! Shandra will share her tips and tricks on using these versatile inks, using a heat gun, as well as preparing your work area. Working with alcohol inks on Opus stone paper.