Learn to reveal the richness of coloured pencils as a contemporary drawing medium in this six-week online course. Through a guided series of drawing assignments, you will gain a deeper understanding of coloured pencils and how they can be implemented in your art practice. Selected readings, group discussions, and thematic exercises will all lead to the production of a self-directed final project. Contemporary artists to be studied include Annie Pootoogook, Graham Little, Winnie Truong, and Ingrid Calame. Suitable for all levels. WEDNESDAYS, MAY 8 - JUN 12, 10AM - 1PM ONLINE

In this course you will be introduced to a contemporary painter and their historical influences each week. We will review their specific approaches to subject matter as well as application of paint and process. Artwork shown will include representation and abstraction. There will be a weekly painting project based on this discussion. This is a great course for people who want to learn more about what is going on in painting in the major cities of the world such as New York, Los Angeles, London and Berlin, as well as those who want to push their painting practice in new directions. Participants can use oil, acrylic or watercolour. Artists discussed in this course will vary from previous courses of the same title, so feel free to take it again to learn about more artists! Suitable for all levels. FRIDAYS, MAY 10- JUN 14, 2PM - 5PM ONLINE

This course will focus on developing an idea into a series of related drawings. Students can choose from any preferred drawing material: pencil, ink, pastel or watercolour (or a combination). The first class will focus on coming up with an idea using found images and collage-making, and these will be used as source material for drawings throughout the course. Students will be introduced to a range of contemporary artists who use drawing as their main area of practice. Suitable for all levels. FRIDAYS, JUN 28- AUG 2, 10AM - 1PM IN-PERSON

Learn how to respond to the landscape as you explore the tone, composition and material qualities of drawing with charcoal. Through a combination of demonstrations and drawing exercises, you will begin to develop a language of mark-making that will help you make the most of this versatile drawing medium. You will experiment with and explore the different types of charcoal, papers and eraser. Using photographs as a source of imagery, we will capture a sense of place and learn to translate our photos into evocative charcoal drawings. Suitable for all levels. SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUL 6 & 7, 10AM - 1PM IN-PERSON

This workshop will introduce you to the many beautiful qualities of soft pastels. You will learn to blend, layer and create a range of interesting lines and textures. You will plan and execute several still life arrangements using soft pastel on coloured paper. Participants will also be shown how to use coloured pencils with pastels. Instructor will provide flowers and fruit for still life arrangements. Suitable for all levels. SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 18 & 19, 1:30 - 4:30PM IN-PERSON

Are you curious about how to use acrylic paints? Throughout this course you will learn the foundational processes of working with acrylic paint, such as how to mix paint, capturing light/shadow and texture, colour theory, working with medium and the application of paint to a surface. You will develop your artistic skills through various assignments and in-class exercises that include painting still life arrangements, landscapes, architecture and photographs. Suitable for all levels. FRIDAYS, JUN 28- AUG 2, 2PM - 5PM IN-PERSON