Oakville Art Society

OAS FALL WORKSHOP: 'Collage Workshop and Reading from 'I Used to be a Pisces' poetry Collection' with Camilla Gibb!

Bestselling Canadian author Camilla Gibb discovered that collage is a perfect companion to poetry. Join her to enjoy both — a reading from her recently released poetry collection “I Used to be a Pisces” and a no-experience necessary collage workshop to explore intuitive connections between colour, shape, form, and even words. (You are welcome to bring your own materials (paper and non-paper); Camilla will have an assortment of paper resources.)

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OAS FALL CLASS: 'The Edge of Knowing: Memory, Imagination, and the Untold Story (mixed media, acrylic, oil)' with Judy Mayer-Grieve.

This class invites students to trust the unpredictable and rediscover creativity that lives just beyond the edge of what is known. We will draw inspiration from a vast tapestry of sources, from the fractured language of poems and the archetypal whispers of fairy tales to the forgotten details of your own personal history. The goal is not to illustrate a story, but to channel its essence. We will abandon the pursuit of “perfection” and embrace the alchemy of process. We will learn that true creation is less about control and more about growth being the constant, transforming our art and ourselves again and again. This is an invitation to step onto the shifting ground of your own creativity and find out what happens just beyond the edge.

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OAS FALL CLASS: 'Bold Colours of Fall (Acrylic)' with Jacintha Krish.

As the leaves paint the world in gold, crimson, and amber hues, there’s no better time to let your creativity flow and capture the magic of fall through art. Learn to paint our glorious foliage and its reflections in our abundant lakes, streams and waterfalls as you capture the magic of fall on your canvas. You will learn the use of palette knives and loose brushstrokes as you explore different techniques in creating your very own masterpieces.

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OAS FALL CLASS: 'Learn to Draw & Paint Landscapes & Seascapes (any medium)' with Pamela Dey!

Follow instructor demos and learn the landscape and seascape painting process from inception to finish including underpainting, sketching, color mixing, composition, adding or removing elements as needed, layering and detailing. Learn to paint foundational elements of landscape painting such as trees, rocks, mountains waves and finally paint photos of your choice. Instructor demos will be done in Acrylic. However, if you are comfortable using watercolor, or oil (water mixable) you are welcome to.

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There is still time to register for this Saturday's 'Blue Cyanotype Printing' workshop with Tracy Sonnemann!

Spend a fun few hours immersed in the magical world of Cyanotype with this interactive workshop. This unique form of camera-less photography dates back to 1842 and uses sunlight, treated paper and found objects and botanicals to create striking deep blue images. Participants will learn the steps to creating their own images, exposing them to the sunlight and watching them develop to reveal unique works of art. Suitable for any experience level. This workshop will take place both indoors and outside so participants are encouraged to bring a hat and water.

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Still time to register: Fruits of Summer (watercolour) with Pooja Kenjale-Umrani is happening this Sunday, August 23rd!

Have you ever wanted to paint colorful fruits in watercolor without worrying about making them look perfect or overly realistic? In this fun and beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll explore how to paint 4–5 fresh summer fruits in a loose, expressive watercolor style using simple shapes, soft blending, and playful brushstrokes. Together, we’ll paint a selection of fruits such as strawberries, oranges, bananas, pears, apples, kiwis, avocados, and watermelon while learning essential watercolor techniques including color mixing, layering, brush control, and creating soft glowing highlights. This workshop is designed to feel relaxed, approachable, and creatively refreshing — perfect for beginners as well as anyone looking to loosen up their painting style. Come alone or bring a friend along and spend a lovely few hours painting vibrant fruits, experimenting with color, and enjoying the simple joy of watercolor. You’ll leave with a beautiful collection of fruity paintings and the confidence to continue painting at home.

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OAS FALL CLASS: Learn to Paint in the Impressionist Style with Tristan Braho.

The impressionist artists were not trying to paint a reflection of real life, but an ‘impression’ of what the person, light, atmosphere, object or landscape looked like to them. And that’s why they were called impressionists! They tried to capture the movement and life of what they saw and show it to us as if it were happening before our eyes. With a focus on the fundamentals of composition, this course delves into the importance of visual set up, values and brush strokes to create aesthetic and emotive paintings in an impressionist manner. You’ll work initially to create pencil sketches that will evolve, with the instructor’s guidance, into fully developed paintings. With attention to light and values, colour, shape, placement and proportion of elements, and the harmony of brush strokes, you’ll learn how to develop works that are visually strong and feel fulfilling and meaningful.

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OAS FALL CLASS: Watercolour Essentials: Building Skills & Creative Confidence with Pooja Kenjale-Umrani.

Whether you’re new to watercolor or looking to strengthen your painting skills, this 8-week course will help you develop confidence through a variety of engaging subjects and techniques. You will explore watercolor fundamentals including brush control, color mixing, washes, layering, glazing, texture, and creating light and depth. Using botanicals, birds, butterflies, florals, fruits and vegetables, charming cottages, landscapes, and other everyday inspiration, we’ll learn how to simplify shapes, build form, and create balanced compositions. Along the way, you will discover techniques for painting fine details, expressive watercolor techniques, and beautiful watercolor effects while gaining a deeper understanding of color and composition. Each class introduces new concepts and projects designed to build skills progressively, allowing you to develop your own artistic style while completing a collection of finished watercolor paintings by the end of the course.

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OAS FALL CLASS: Growing your Acrylic (or oil) Confidence with Heather de Haan.

In this course, Heather takes students through the complete painting process, from underpainting to final details, with an emphasis on composition, colour harmony, design elements and technique. Experience with acrylics are prerequisite; some drawing skills are an advantage. In this course, students will further explore colour theory, mixing techniques and grow their painting skills through multiple subjects. Students will also dialogue and explore strategies for overcoming barriers to personal expression and creativity. Each session has a “show and share” time, in a friendly, collaborative and supportive environment to get used to sharing and discussing art in various stages. Heather will also typically do a painting demo to break down the painting process, model and encourage new techniques and experiment with subject matter. Although the instructor provides references, students should begin to develop and bring their own images to encourage independent development and ensure originality in completed artwork. This is a great class to continue to develop and deepen your acrylic painting practice. Students are welcome to use oils as well if desired.

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