Fall Classes start the week of September 14, 2026
Daytime and Evening
Watercolour Classes
Two Daytime Classes and One Evening Class, scroll for details
Watercolour with Nancy
Daytime Class (Beginner/Intermediate Level)
Instructor: Nancy Buckingham
Time: Thursdays from 10 am to 12:30 pm
Date: September 17, 2026 - November 5, 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Location: Franklin Carmichael Art Centre (34 Riverdale Dr, Etobicoke)
Studio: June Thomson Studio (main floor) or the Garden Gallery Studio
Fees: $160 (members) / $200 (non-members)
Drop-ins Welcome: $35 for members, $50 non-member
No refunds once classes have started
Description:
Nancy will be teaching beginners and intermediates in this inclusive and welcoming class. The focus will be on each individual's growth, with attention to the fundamentals. Painting demonstrations will be the backbone of each class.
Reminder this is a fragrance free class !
Materials to Bring to Class:
materials_2026_nancy_buckingham.pdf
Daytime Class (Beginner/Intermediate Level)
Instructor: Nancy Buckingham
Time: Thursdays from 10 am to 12:30 pm
Date: September 17, 2026 - November 5, 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Location: Franklin Carmichael Art Centre (34 Riverdale Dr, Etobicoke)
Studio: June Thomson Studio (main floor) or the Garden Gallery Studio
Fees: $160 (members) / $200 (non-members)
Drop-ins Welcome: $35 for members, $50 non-member
No refunds once classes have started
Description:
Nancy will be teaching beginners and intermediates in this inclusive and welcoming class. The focus will be on each individual's growth, with attention to the fundamentals. Painting demonstrations will be the backbone of each class.
Reminder this is a fragrance free class !
Materials to Bring to Class:
- Watercolour paints; recommended colours: Ultramarine blue, Cobalt blue, Cerulean blue, Hansa (or a light) yellow, Aureolin (or a deeper) yellow, Raw sienna, Burnt sienna, Alizarin crimson, Viridian green, and a pink of some sort
- Brushes (a few different sizes)
- Paper (Arches 140 lb)
- H or HB pencil
- Eraser
- Paper towel
- Masking tape and board for painting
materials_2026_nancy_buckingham.pdf
Watercolour with Wendy - SOLD OUT
Daytime Class (Intermediate/Advanced Level)
Instructor: Wendy Bannerman
Time: Wednesdays 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Date: September 16, 2026 - November 4, 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Location: Franklin Carmichael Art Centre (34 Riverdale Dr, Etobicoke)
Studio: June Thompson Studio (main floor) or the Garden Gallery Studio
Fees: $160 (members) / $200 (non-members)
Drop-ins Welcome: $35 for members, $50 non-member
No refunds once classes have started
Description:
This class is perfect for those looking to brush up on their watercolour skills or advance their techniques. Lots of demonstrations will be given, and students will be able to work on their own, or join whatever joint project the class decides to try, while getting individual attention from the instructor on the ‘how-to-do’s'.
Materials to Bring to Class:
Daytime Class (Intermediate/Advanced Level)
Instructor: Wendy Bannerman
Time: Wednesdays 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Date: September 16, 2026 - November 4, 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Location: Franklin Carmichael Art Centre (34 Riverdale Dr, Etobicoke)
Studio: June Thompson Studio (main floor) or the Garden Gallery Studio
Fees: $160 (members) / $200 (non-members)
Drop-ins Welcome: $35 for members, $50 non-member
No refunds once classes have started
Description:
This class is perfect for those looking to brush up on their watercolour skills or advance their techniques. Lots of demonstrations will be given, and students will be able to work on their own, or join whatever joint project the class decides to try, while getting individual attention from the instructor on the ‘how-to-do’s'.
Materials to Bring to Class:
- Watercolour paints; recommended colours: Ultramarine blue, Cobalt blue, Cerulean blue, Hansa (or a light) yellow, Aureolin (or a deeper) yellow, Raw sienna, Burnt sienna, Alizarin crimson, Viridian green, and a pink of some sort
- Brushes (a few different sizes)
- Paper (Arches 140 lb)
- H or HB pencil
- Eraser
- Paper towel
- Masking tape and board for painting
Watercolour with Marta - Currently Unavailable
Evening Class (All Levels)
Instructor: Marta Kolotylo
Time: Mondays 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Date: September 14, 2026 - November 2, 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Location: Franklin Carmichael Art Centre (34 Riverdale Dr, Etobicoke)
Studio: June Thomson Studio (main floor)
Fees: $160 (members) / $200 (non-members)
Drop-ins Welcome: $35 for members, $50 non-member
No refunds once classes have started
Description:
Explore the beauty and versatility of watercolour in this relaxed, creative class designed for adults of all skill levels—from absolute beginners to experienced painters. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refine your technique, this class offers a welcoming space to grow your skills at your own pace.
Marta Kolotylo — Art Instructor – Watercolour
Marta is a mixed media artist and watercolour specialist, with a particular passion for botanical illustration. With over 13 years of teaching experience, she combines clear, step-by-step demonstrations with an emphasis on imagination and personal expression. Marta is the founder of an online drawing school and the author of activity books for children, including How to Draw 25 Animals Step-by-Step. Her work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions in Ukraine, Portugal, Spain, and Canada.
Materials to Bring to Class:
Evening Class (All Levels)
Instructor: Marta Kolotylo
Time: Mondays 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Date: September 14, 2026 - November 2, 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Location: Franklin Carmichael Art Centre (34 Riverdale Dr, Etobicoke)
Studio: June Thomson Studio (main floor)
Fees: $160 (members) / $200 (non-members)
Drop-ins Welcome: $35 for members, $50 non-member
No refunds once classes have started
Description:
Explore the beauty and versatility of watercolour in this relaxed, creative class designed for adults of all skill levels—from absolute beginners to experienced painters. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refine your technique, this class offers a welcoming space to grow your skills at your own pace.
Marta Kolotylo — Art Instructor – Watercolour
Marta is a mixed media artist and watercolour specialist, with a particular passion for botanical illustration. With over 13 years of teaching experience, she combines clear, step-by-step demonstrations with an emphasis on imagination and personal expression. Marta is the founder of an online drawing school and the author of activity books for children, including How to Draw 25 Animals Step-by-Step. Her work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions in Ukraine, Portugal, Spain, and Canada.
Materials to Bring to Class:
- Watercolour paints: Any paints you have. If you have to buy, we recommend Ultramarine blue, Cobalt blue, Cerulean blue, Hansa (or a light) yellow, Aureolin (or a deeper) yellow, Raw sienna, Burnt sienna, Alizarin crimson, Viridian green, and Permanent rose.
- Brushes (a few different sizes)
- Paper (Arches 140 lb)
- H or HB pencil
- Eraser
- Paper towel
- Masking tape and board for painting
