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SUMMARY:Painting metal - Zoom Demo video by Artist Daniel Keys -
DESCRIPTION:Watch artist Daniel Keys paint a still life with antique silver creamer in oil. The demo will start on Zoom using our regular zoom link. An email will be sent out to members that will include a photo of the still life he is painting. Print it out and follow along as Daniel paints.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/painting-metal-zoom-demo-video-by-artist-daniel-keys/
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SUMMARY:Nailing painting still lifes - In Person
DESCRIPTION:Bring your paints\, crayons\, coloured pencils\, charcoal or whatever medium you’d like to use. You will be given various photos to paint and a time limit within which you will “nail it!”. Bring several surfaces on which to work as we will work on more than one painting over the evening\, Arrive by 6:30 to set up your materials. Bring an easel if you need one and a snack if you’d like one. We will not have access to the kitchen there
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/nailing-painting-still-lifes-in-person/
LOCATION:North York Seniors Centre\, 21 Hendon Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M2M 4G8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T190000
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SUMMARY:Painting the figure in the Landscape - In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Award winning artist Sloan Oliver-Mitchell will do an in-person demo of a study of the figure in the landscape. She will use oil paint. Her demo will cover creating depth\, atmosphere\, natural colour mixing and creating a cohesion between the figure and the landscape.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/painting-the-figure-in-the-landscape/
LOCATION:John McKenzie House\, 34 Parkview Ave\, Willowdale\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260405T184917Z
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing - North York Seniors Centre
DESCRIPTION:There will be a live model and a variety of poses and times. North York Seniors’ Centre but in a different room on the same floor as previously. As there is no kitchen there\, please bring a drink and snack for fortification during the evening. Set-up at 6pm with live model beginning at 6:30.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/life-drawing-north-york-seniors-centre/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T183000
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SUMMARY:Critique Night with Artist Andrew Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:Bring in two paintings you would like feedback on. As usual\, Andrew will provide his insightful thoughts on your paintings. In order to have enough time to cover all your paintings\, please arrive at between 6:00 pm and 6:30 to help with set up so we can begin the critique at 6:30.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/critique-night-with-artist-andrew-hamilton/
LOCATION:John McKenzie House\, 34 Parkview Ave.\, North York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T203000
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SUMMARY:AGM
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be at the John McKenzie House\, 34 Parkview Ave.\, North York in person and on zoom\, Members who cannot attend may arrange for another WGA member to cast their vote. \n\n\n\nThe in-person meeting is a pot luck. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive around 6pm to assist in set-up and to chat. We will start the meeting at 6:30 pm.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/agm/
LOCATION:John McKenzie House\, 34 Parkview Ave\, Willowdale\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260526T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260526T003144Z
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UID:8303-1779822000-1779829200@www.willowdaleartists.com
SUMMARY:In person demo - Figure in the Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Artist Sloan Oliver-Mitchell will demonstrate painting the figure in the landscape in oil. Her demo will cover creating depth\, atmosphere\, cohesion between the figure and the landscape and natural colour mixing. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at 6:30 for set-up and the demo will begin at 7 pm. There is street parking after 6 pm and $2 parking at the TTC parking lot across the street.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/in-person-demo-figure-in-the-landscape/
LOCATION:North York Seniors Centre\, 21 Hendon Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M2M 4G8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T183000
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SUMMARY:WGA OPEN HOUSE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first evening of the new season for our Open House. In addition to getting together with all your fellow artists after the summer\, we will shmooze\, enjoy refreshments\, and test your skill at a rousing game of Pictionary. Can you help your team to win with your fantastic drawing skills. Come Tuesday\, September 15 and find out. Please bring a sweet or savoury refreshment for our buffet table.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/wga-open-house-2/
LOCATION:John McKenzie House\, 34 Parkview Ave.\, North York
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SUMMARY:Painting a Georgian Bay Scene - In-person
DESCRIPTION:demo on how to paint Rocks and Pines in Soft Pastels\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Maria Iva will demonstrate how to paint Rocks and Pines in Soft Pastels. She will cover all the basics of pastel painting\, and  will do a full demo from beginning to end\, starting with the underpainting. This will be educational for those new to the realm of soft pastel as well as  to the seasoned pastelists in the group.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/painting-a-georgian-bay-scene-in-person/
LOCATION:John McKenzie House\, 34 Parkview Ave.\, North York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T183000
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SUMMARY:LIFE DRAWING
DESCRIPTION:We are back with in-person life drawing at the North York Seniors’ Centre. There will be a live model and a variety of poses and times. We will be using the same room as last year\, downstairs\, around the corner from the elevators. As there is no kitchen there\, please bring a drink and snack for fortification during the evening. Set-up at 6pm with live model beginning at 6:30.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/life-drawing/
LOCATION:North York Seniors Centre\, 21 Hendon Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M2M 4G8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260820T171707Z
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SUMMARY:CRITIQUE NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:Artist Judy Sherman will provide an instructive critique for up to two paintings of your choice. Take this opportunity to get feedback on possible paintings for the WGA Fall Show at the North York Civic Centre that will run this year from November 8 to November 20. In order to have enough time to cover all your paintings\, please arrive at between 6:00 pm and 6:30 to help with set up so we can begin the critique at precisely 6:30. Please note that this year the critique will be held at the North York Seniors centre where the lighting is brighter.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/critique-night/
LOCATION:North York Seniors Centre\, 21 Hendon Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M2M 4G8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260820T172724Z
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UID:8336-1791916200-1791923400@www.willowdaleartists.com
SUMMARY:PORTRAIT DRAWING
DESCRIPTION:Please arrive at 6:00 to set up. Bring your preferred medium for in-person portrait drawing.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/portrait-drawing/
LOCATION:John McKenzie House\, 34 Parkview Ave.\, North York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T203000
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UID:8342-1792521000-1792528200@www.willowdaleartists.com
SUMMARY:URBAN SKETCHING DEMO AND PAINT ALONG
DESCRIPTION:Well known watercolour artist and urban sketcher\, Barbara Eguchi\, will talk about and demonstrate urban sketching with ink and watercolour. We will follow her instruction and sketch along with Barbara. Bring a pen and watercolour\, crayons or coloured pencils and be inspired to start your own urban sketching practice.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/urban-sketching-demo-and-paint-along/
LOCATION:John McKenzie House\, 34 Parkview Ave.\, North York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T203000
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SUMMARY:LIFE DRAWING
DESCRIPTION:There will be a live model and a variety of poses and times. We will be using the same room  at the NYSC\, downstairs\, around the corner from the elevators. As there is no kitchen there\, please bring a drink and snack for fortification during the evening. Set-up at 6pm with live model beginning at 6:30.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/life-drawing-2/
LOCATION:North York Seniors Centre\, 21 Hendon Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M2M 4G8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T203000
DTSTAMP:20260820T190003Z
CREATED:20260820T185957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T190003Z
UID:8349-1793730600-1793737800@www.willowdaleartists.com
SUMMARY:OIL DEMO AND PAINT ALONG - ZOOM
DESCRIPTION:This is a two part event. Tonight\, artist Andrew Sookrah will lead us in painting a selected image from our homes featuring the topic of light and shadow. Andrew will paint in oil and you can follow or use the medium of your choice. Four weeks later\, bring in your painting and Andrew will provide feedback. We will also provide additional images along the same theme for you to work on during the weeks before the feedback eveninng if you so choose.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/oil-demo-and-paint-along-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261108T093000
DTSTAMP:20260820T190720Z
CREATED:20260820T190542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T190720Z
UID:8352-1794126600-1794130200@www.willowdaleartists.com
SUMMARY:DROP OFF PAINTINGS FOR WGA FALL SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Drop of paintings for the show. If you do not already do so\, please seriously consider staying and helping with show set-up. Contact Roza Kohen to volunteer.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/drop-off-painting-for-wga-fall-show/
LOCATION:North York Civic Centre\, 5100 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, M2N 5V7
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260820T191419Z
CREATED:20260820T191418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T191419Z
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SUMMARY:PORTRAIT DRAWING
DESCRIPTION:Please arrive at 6:00 to set up. Bring your preferred medium for in-person portrait drawing.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/portrait-drawing-2/
LOCATION:John McKenzie House\, 34 Parkview Ave.\, North York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260820T192237Z
CREATED:20260820T192235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T192237Z
UID:8362-1794940200-1794947400@www.willowdaleartists.com
SUMMARY:SEMI-ABSTRACT LOOSE FLORALS IN WATERCOLOUR - ZOOM DEMO
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nIn 2026\, Redford was invited to teach watercolour florals through the Online Studio program with the National Gallery of Canada. She also offers online workshops via Zoom\, sharing her expressive approach to contemporary floral painting with artists around the world.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/semi-abstract-loose-florals-in-watercolour-zoom-demo/
LOCATION:Zoom meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261121T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261121T093000
DTSTAMP:20260820T192705Z
CREATED:20260820T192703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T192705Z
UID:8365-1795249800-1795253400@www.willowdaleartists.com
SUMMARY:PICK UP FALL SHOW PAINTINGS AT NYCC
DESCRIPTION:Pick up unsold paintings at the North York Civic Centre.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/pick-up-fall-show-paintings-at-nycc/
LOCATION:North York Civic Centre\, 5100 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, M2N 5V7
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T203000
DTSTAMP:20260820T193615Z
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UID:8367-1795545000-1795552200@www.willowdaleartists.com
SUMMARY:FOLLOW--UP CRITIQUE NIGHT - IN PERSON
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.willowdaleartists.com/event/follow-up-critique-night-in-person/
LOCATION:North York Seniors Centre\, 21 Hendon Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M2M 4G8\, Canada
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