Events

Please arrive at 6:00 to set up. Bring your preferred medium for in-person portrait drawing.

Vinessa Redford will lead an art demonstration exploring her contemporary approach to semi-abstract loose florals in watercolour. Inspired by the xieyi tradition of Chinese freehand brush painting, which emphasizes capturing essence over realism, Redford incorporates these principles as a foundation for exploring colour, texture, movement, and abstract form while often working alla prima. In 2026, […]

Pick up unsold paintings at the North York Civic Centre.

Bring in your paintings from Andrew Sookrah's Light and Shadow demo and alternative images for feedback. Arrive by 6:00 pm to set-up to ensure sufficient critique time.

Celebrate the holiday season with WGA. Please bring your holiday spirit and a refreshment to share for the buffet table.

Award-winning B.C. watercolour portrait artist, Lorraine Simonds, will provide a demo on painting a self-portrait. Known for capturing a spectrum of emotions and feeling with her watercolour portraits, Lorraine will provide a brief summary of things to consider when painting a self-portrait including composition and mindset. She will then demonstrate her painting technique using a prepared […]

Together we will watch a video illustrating how to sketch a bird step-by-step. Sketch along with the video and other WGA members, in this detailed, well-done video by artist Judy Sherman, Use pencil or charcoal in the comfort of your home

Meet on Zoom to paint a self portrait in the medium of your choice. Prepare in advance a few photos of different poses to choose from. Get help to choose from other painters if you'd like input. If you are really adventurous, paint using a mirror.

Painting anything white and making it interesting is an issue in every medium. Artist Shelley Prior will demonstrate painting white flowers in watercolour. Similar principles and techniques apply in each medium.

Interact with other WGA members while you paint. You will be provided with two or three scenes to paint at home in any medium you choose while sharing encouragement and experiences with others on Zoom.

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