Fall Still Life Drawing Workshop
Autumn Watercolor Workshop With Nancy Buckingham
Sat. Oct. 25, 2025, 10 - 4pm
$75 (including materials), $65 (bring your own)
Whether you are a dabbler or a seasoned pro, this workshop combines a friendly atmosphere with focused professional instruction. Students will learn about basic perspective, composition, tools and materials with positive encouragement and frequent personal demonstrations to help you along your art journey.
Please note: this is a scent free class !
Please refrain from using fragrances or scented products.
MATERIALS LIST:
Colour- Artist Quality
- Paint colors can be whatever you have in your palette, or you can use Nancy's preferred colors which include:
- French ultramarine, cobalt blue, cerulean blue, aureolin yellow, raw sienna (Winsor & Newton), burnt sienna, hookers green, sap green, alizerin red, permanent rose
Brushes - a few different sizes eg. Rounds #6, #8, #12, 3/8" angle brush, 1 1/2" flat synthetic wash brush
Palette - any type that provides lots of room for mixing with large wells for future favorites. It is recommended it has a lid.
Miscellaneous
- Plastic backboard and masking tape
- Pencil and kneaded eraser
- Paper towels
- Water container (an empty yogurt tub works well)
- Spray bottle (optional)
Autumn Embroidery (Beginner-Friendly / All Levels)
Facilitator: Vishwa Patel
Sunday, October 26 from 10am to 3 pm
Learn foundational embroidery stitches while creating an autumn-inspired motif (e.g., leaves, acorns, pumpkins).
You will completes a mini embroidered tapestry and leave with the skills and confidence to continue at home.
Learning Outcomes - Execute essential stitches (running, backstitch, split stitch, satin stitch, French knot) - Prepare hoop and fabric; thread management and tension - Transfer a simple motif and plan color - Finish and back a hoop for display.
Materials Provided (per participant unless noted):
- 6" wooden embroidery hoop (1)
- Precut cotton/linen fabric squares (\~10"×10") (2 per person)
- Embroidery floss set (autumn palette + neutrals)
- Embroidery needles (sizes 3–7), needle threader
- Small thread snips/scissors (shared)
- Water-soluble fabric pen & tracing paper or carbon transfer paper (shared)
- Printed motif templates (various autumn designs)
- Handout: stitch glossary, finishing guide, resources Safety/Accessibility
Notes:
* Needles handled seated; magnetic picker for dropped needles
* Large-print templates and thicker needles available; all work can be done seated
Sunday, October 26 from 10am to 3 pm
Learn foundational embroidery stitches while creating an autumn-inspired motif (e.g., leaves, acorns, pumpkins).
You will completes a mini embroidered tapestry and leave with the skills and confidence to continue at home.
Learning Outcomes - Execute essential stitches (running, backstitch, split stitch, satin stitch, French knot) - Prepare hoop and fabric; thread management and tension - Transfer a simple motif and plan color - Finish and back a hoop for display.
Materials Provided (per participant unless noted):
- 6" wooden embroidery hoop (1)
- Precut cotton/linen fabric squares (\~10"×10") (2 per person)
- Embroidery floss set (autumn palette + neutrals)
- Embroidery needles (sizes 3–7), needle threader
- Small thread snips/scissors (shared)
- Water-soluble fabric pen & tracing paper or carbon transfer paper (shared)
- Printed motif templates (various autumn designs)
- Handout: stitch glossary, finishing guide, resources Safety/Accessibility
Notes:
* Needles handled seated; magnetic picker for dropped needles
* Large-print templates and thicker needles available; all work can be done seated
Winter Watercolour Workshop (Beginner-Friendly / All Levels)
Sat. December 6, 2025 10 am to 4 pm
$75 (including materials), $65 (bring your own)
Description:
Join Nancy Buckingham for a delightful winter Watercolour workshop.
Whether you're a beginner or a more advanced artist, this session invites you to relax and enjoy the process of painting snow scenes and festive holiday themed art. Nancy's 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 !
Please refrain from using fragrances or scented products.
Materials to Bring to Class:
$75 (including materials), $65 (bring your own)
Description:
Join Nancy Buckingham for a delightful winter Watercolour workshop.
Whether you're a beginner or a more advanced artist, this session invites you to relax and enjoy the process of painting snow scenes and festive holiday themed art. Nancy's 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 !
Please refrain from using fragrances or scented products.
Materials to Bring to Class:
- Watercolour paints; recommended colors: French Ultramarine blue, Cobalt blue, Cerulean blue, Winsor yellow, Aureolin yellow, Raw sienna, Burnt sienna, Alizarin crimson, Hookers green, Sap green, Permanent Rose (Note: feel free to bring whatever colors/supplies you have)
- Brushes (a few different sizes)
- Cold pressed paper (Arches 140 lb)
- Paper towel
- Pencil and Kneaded eraser
- Masking tape and board for painting
