Join artist Robyn Asquini for a live painting demonstration and talk focused on the techniques of 19th-century master John Singer Sargent, renowned for his exquisite portraiture and figurative work. During this session, you'll explore how to emulate Sargent’s dynamic brushwork, mix luminous skin tones, and effectively capture movement and light in your own portraits. Whether […]

Arrive at 6pm to set up and we will start at 6:30pm. Charcoal is a beautiful medium which creates lovely silvery-greys. Willow charcoal will suit us perfectly as we draw together during our portrait workshop. A kneaded eraser will allow us to create light values, giving our drawings structure. Working this way, with dry mediums, […]

We will take turns drawing/sketch/painting each other in a timed sessions. Use your choice of drawing materials. Charcoal, conte, graphite, or pastels, water color paint/pencils. and bring a variety of papers

You may be familiar with collage, but have you heard of decollage? Highly in demand artist, Kat Honey, will demonstrate her unique method of collaging and stripping away materials that she used to create her sell-out pieces at the Artist Project 2024.

Arrive at John McKenzie to assist in set-up. Critiquing art is no easy task, especially when it’s your own. We’re either far too critical or far too generous. But it’s a valuable skill that allows you to identify areas for improvement and to give yourself a pat on the back when you do something well. Also, […]

Please bring a Sweet or Savory treat to share with fellow members. Non Alcohol punch

You’re invited to the Pastel Party!    Many colours: many personalities. Pastellist Margaret Ferraro is having a party, and she’s inviting many colours. Come and watch and listen to Margaret as she explains her take on the wonder of colour, and how to create vibrancy in your work, at the dullest time of the year. […]

Sign on after 6:30pm to meet and chat, and at 7pm we will start sketch/draw/painting each other. We will take turns drawing each other for a timed period. Shortly after 8:15, we will take time to view each other's work

Arrive at 6pm to assist in set-up and we will begin drawing at 6:15pm Bring a lightweight portable easel & gator board with clip, large newsprint pad & a variety of drawing tools