Spring 2023 Workshops
Our one-day workshops are running on Saturdays in April, May and June. See below for workshop details and click here for a calendar view of our full spring offerings for adults.
How to register for workshops:
Step 1: Complete the online program registration form
Step 2: Call our office to make a payment at 416-740-6520
Health and safety measures to provide a safe environment for all:
1. Masks/face coverings are recommended
2. Hand sanitizer is available
3. Maintain physical distance
- Palette Knife Techniques
- Portrait in Charcoal
- Abstract Art Cards
- Pastels
- Sketch to Masterpiece (Watercolour)
- Miniature Painting on Wood Blocks (Two-Session Workshop)
How to register for workshops:
Step 1: Complete the online program registration form
Step 2: Call our office to make a payment at 416-740-6520
Health and safety measures to provide a safe environment for all:
1. Masks/face coverings are recommended
2. Hand sanitizer is available
3. Maintain physical distance
Palette Knife Techniques Workshop
Instructor: Jacqueline Crawley
Date and Time: Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch break included)
Studio: June Thomson Studio
Fee: $50
Description: Explore what you can do with a “palette knife” during this workshop. This tool can create striking textures and effects and can be used alone or in combination with a paintbrush. This workshop is designed for all levels.
Materials:
Instructor: Jacqueline Crawley
Date and Time: Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch break included)
Studio: June Thomson Studio
Fee: $50
Description: Explore what you can do with a “palette knife” during this workshop. This tool can create striking textures and effects and can be used alone or in combination with a paintbrush. This workshop is designed for all levels.
Materials:
- Steel painting knives
- Heavy Body Acrylics needed or Oils
- Medium for Acrylics = Gel
- Medium for Oils = Gel or Paste
- Note: Gels thicken paints and can make them transparent
- Palette should be flat - disposable sheets without a hole are recommended
- Surfaces - two or three 11x14 min, canvas, board or any painting surface - old paintings to be repainted are fine
- Rag or paper towels
Portrait in Charcoal Workshop
Instructor: Jacqueline Crawley
Date and Time: Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch break included)
Studio: June Thomson Studio
Fee: $50
Description: Learn more about realistic shading using charcoal and pencils. In this workshop participants will revisit the proportion of portraits and understand how to create the eyes, nose and draw skin textures.
Materials:
Instructor: Jacqueline Crawley
Date and Time: Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch break included)
Studio: June Thomson Studio
Fee: $50
Description: Learn more about realistic shading using charcoal and pencils. In this workshop participants will revisit the proportion of portraits and understand how to create the eyes, nose and draw skin textures.
Materials:
- Vine Charcoal
- Compressed Charcoal
- Charcoal pencils
- White Conte or White Chalk
- Kneaded eraser
- Blending stump
- Toned papers
- Paper towels
Abstract Art Cards Workshop
Instructor: Nancy Buckhingham
Medium: Watercolour
Date and Time: Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (no lunch break)
Studio: June Thomson Studio
Fee: $50
Description: This interactive workshop is perfect for all skill levels. Bring a friend and enjoy a morning full of creativity in a welcoming environment. Nancy's hands-on approach to teaching makes this a "go to" class for everyone. Participants will have fun playing with color and create abstract cards to give as gifts or to frame. There is no fixed color palette for this class.
Materials:
Instructor: Nancy Buckhingham
Medium: Watercolour
Date and Time: Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (no lunch break)
Studio: June Thomson Studio
Fee: $50
Description: This interactive workshop is perfect for all skill levels. Bring a friend and enjoy a morning full of creativity in a welcoming environment. Nancy's hands-on approach to teaching makes this a "go to" class for everyone. Participants will have fun playing with color and create abstract cards to give as gifts or to frame. There is no fixed color palette for this class.
Materials:
- Brushes (a few sizes)
- Paints (whatever is in your palette)
- Paper (Arches 140 pound)
- Board (to tape your paper onto)
- Masking tape (to attach paper to board)
- Blank w/c cards
- Two sided Tape (to fix your painting to the blank card)
- Paper towels
- Water container(s)
- Pencil
- Kneaded eraser
- Salt (course or fine)
- Pigma Micron 02 archival ink waterproof black pen (optional)
- Old toothbrush (optional)
- Small spray bottle (optional)
Pastels Workshop
Instructor: Maria Iva
Date and Time: Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch break included)
Studio: June Thomson Studio
Fee: $50
Description: In this workshop, participants will explore how to use soft pastels to create paintings and familiarize themselves with the medium.
Materials:
Instructor: Maria Iva
Date and Time: Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch break included)
Studio: June Thomson Studio
Fee: $50
Description: In this workshop, participants will explore how to use soft pastels to create paintings and familiarize themselves with the medium.
Materials:
- Pastel paper (with tooth so it can take many layers). Suggestions: UART (grade 320, 400 or 500), Premier Pastel paper or Touch or Colourfix Art Spectrum. White or off-white, size 9x12 or similar.
- Foam board (larger than the pastel paper as the sheet will be mounted to the board)
- Soft Pastel Set (Suggestions: Prismacolor Nupastel or Rembrandt landscape painting)
- Masking tape
- Bristle brush (any size between 6 to 10)
- Rubbing alcohol
- Paper towels
- Protective disposable gloves
- Apron
Sketch to Masterpiece - Watercolour Workshop
Instructor: Nancy Buckhingham
Medium: Watercolour
Date and Time: Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (no lunch break)
Studio: June Thomson Studio
Fee: $50
Description: Bring your own sketches and Nancy will guide you along your journey. Working with a sketch allows us to better understand composition and the importance of value studies. Students will use their sketches to produce a painting. Please feel free to bring any current projects you are working on. Nancy will critique and help with next steps.
Materials:
Instructor: Nancy Buckhingham
Medium: Watercolour
Date and Time: Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (no lunch break)
Studio: June Thomson Studio
Fee: $50
Description: Bring your own sketches and Nancy will guide you along your journey. Working with a sketch allows us to better understand composition and the importance of value studies. Students will use their sketches to produce a painting. Please feel free to bring any current projects you are working on. Nancy will critique and help with next steps.
Materials:
- Brushes (a few sizes)
- Paints (whatever is in your palette)
- Paper (Arches 140 pound)
- Board (to tape your paper onto)
- Masking tape (to attach paper to board)
- Blank w/c cards
- Two sided Tape (to fix your painting to the blank card)
- Paper towels
- Water container(s)
- Pencil
- Kneaded eraser
- Salt (course or fine)
- Pigma Micron 02 archival ink waterproof black pen (optional)
- Old toothbrush (optional)
- Small spray bottle (optional)
Miniature Painting on Wood Blocks (Two-Session Workshop)
Instructor: Aisha Afzal
Medium: Mixed Media
Date and Time: Saturdays June 10 and June 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (no lunch break)
Studio: June Thomson Studio
Fee: $100
Description: In this workshop, participants will learn how to prepare wood blocks for painting and techniques of miniature painting, such as Wash, Even-out, Outline, Rendering and Finishing.
Materials:
Instructor: Aisha Afzal
Medium: Mixed Media
Date and Time: Saturdays June 10 and June 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (no lunch break)
Studio: June Thomson Studio
Fee: $100
Description: In this workshop, participants will learn how to prepare wood blocks for painting and techniques of miniature painting, such as Wash, Even-out, Outline, Rendering and Finishing.
Materials:
- Pencils - 2H, 4H and H
- Pencil sharpener, eraser
- Sandpaper - 0 (Zero)
- Boxcutter
- White poster paint
- Watercolor (Winsor & Newton or other quality brand)
- Color mixing palette
- Small color mixing containers (5 to 6)
