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Join Andrea Niven of Bear Foot Studios for a series of art classes for adults on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am until 11am.

Come out for a morning of creativity and explore art materials and techniques in a fun and relaxed environment. There will be activities such as drawing, painting, and collaging, using an array of mediums.

All skill levels are welcomed, and all materials are provided.

$40 per session.

January 15 – Abstract Painting

January 22 – Mixed Media Exploration

January 29 – Watercolour Techniques

February 5 – Mini Acrylic Paintings

February 12 – Floral Designs with Dots

February 19 – Animation Animals

February 26 – Water-Based Oil Painting

March 5 – Canvas Bag Fabric Painting

Join Andrea Niven of Bear Foot Studios for a series of art classes for adults on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am until 11am.

Come out for a morning of creativity and explore art materials and techniques in a fun and relaxed environment. There will be activities such as drawing, painting, and collaging, using an array of mediums.

All skill levels are welcomed, and all materials are provided.

$40 per session.

January 15 – Abstract Painting

January 22 – Mixed Media Exploration

January 29 – Watercolour Techniques

February 5 – Mini Acrylic Paintings

February 12 – Floral Designs with Dots

February 19 – Animation Animals

February 26 – Water-Based Oil Painting

March 5 – Canvas Bag Fabric Painting

Join instructor Odessa Lussier for  Exploration and Self-Discovery through Art. 

These sessions are designed for adults and mature young people and will run from 11:00am to 1:30pm on Saturdays in February, 2025 (Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb. 15, Feb. 22)

Sign up for all four sessions for $125.

The instructor will bring all art materials necessary for the art-making sessions, but participants are encouraged to bring a sketchbook/journal to each session.

Each session includes discussion, personal or group art-making, and reflection time.

Session #1:

In the “Real and Play” session, participants create two collages with different intentions. Afterward, the group reflects on how each approach felt, exploring the contrast between striving for perfection and the freedom of play, often discovering that the “play” and ‘spontaneity” collage turns out unexpectedly well.

Session #2:

In the ‘Grow a Garden of Positivity’ session participants will work with written words, colours and drawing techniques. If participants are feeling overwhelmed they can write down a ‘list of  the things to do’ that have been on their minds. Alternatively, they can just write what’s on their minds. Once everything is on paper, participants will circle the positive/meaningful words that are written in it. Then using oil pastels, they will create a garden where the positive/meaningful circled words are the only words that are showing. All other words are blurred in the background of the garden. Participants will have a chance to reflect on what positive and meaningful words they want to focus on growing in their minds.

Session#3:

In the “Altered Magazine Photo” session, participants are given a magazine photo and encouraged to transform it using a variety of materials, such as paint markers, paint, or collage techniques. The goal is to creatively alter the image, either by enhancing or changing its meaning, and to explore the process of reimagining an existing image. Afterward, the group can share their altered photos and discuss the different interpretations and techniques used in the transformation.

Session #4:

The “Reverse Colouring” session involves painting with watercolours on a blank piece of paper, then allowing it time to dry. Once dry, participants will contemplate the shapes they see, similar to finding objects in the clouds, and draw on the painted paper with a pen to reveal something intuitive. This activity nurtures creativity by allowing artists to explore new, unplanned possibilities and embrace the beauty of imperfections. It encourages a more relaxed, imaginative approach to art-making.

Join Andrea Niven of Bear Foot Studios for a series of art classes for adults on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am until 11am.

Come out for a morning of creativity and explore art materials and techniques in a fun and relaxed environment. There will be activities such as drawing, painting, and collaging, using an array of mediums.

All skill levels are welcomed, and all materials are provided.

$40 per session.

January 15 – Abstract Painting

January 22 – Mixed Media Exploration

January 29 – Watercolour Techniques

February 5 – Mini Acrylic Paintings

February 12 – Floral Designs with Dots

February 19 – Animation Animals

February 26 – Water-Based Oil Painting

March 5 – Canvas Bag Fabric Painting

This FREE GOLDEN Acrylic Lecture/Demo by Melanie Matthew is a fun, fast-paced informative 2-hour lecture covering a technical review of acrylics and their varied application possibilities. The lecture demo will present information on pigment types, characteristics, Heavy Body, Fluids, High Flows, SoFlat, OPEN paints, gels, mediums, pastes, iridescents, and much more. Learn how acrylics can be used as grounds for other media, such as oil, watercolour, pastel or coloured pencil; From traditional to contemporary to mixed media, acrylics are infinitely versatile. Artists of all levels will come away from this lecture demo with fresh new insights to feed their creative expression. 

Melanie Matthews holds a BFA with distinction from Concordia University. She has worked with acrylic paint and resins for over 40 years, with 20 years of experience as a Working Artist Professional with Golden Artist Colours. Melanie has exhibited widely on a local scale in Montreal at The Belgo Contemporary Art Building, as well as in Ontario. She has also exhibited internationally in New York and Miami, as well as in Taipei. 

February 8, 1-3pm

Be sure to register by January 5 to get your Zoom link sent to you.

Click HERE to register.

Join Andrea Niven of Bear Foot Studios for a series of art classes for adults on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am until 11am.

Come out for a morning of creativity and explore art materials and techniques in a fun and relaxed environment. There will be activities such as drawing, painting, and collaging, using an array of mediums.

All skill levels are welcomed, and all materials are provided.

$40 per session.

January 15 – Abstract Painting

January 22 – Mixed Media Exploration

January 29 – Watercolour Techniques

February 5 – Mini Acrylic Paintings

February 12 – Floral Designs with Dots

February 19 – Animation Animals

February 26 – Water-Based Oil Painting

March 5 – Canvas Bag Fabric Painting

Join Andrea Niven of Bear Foot Studios for a series of art classes for adults on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am until 11am.

Come out for a morning of creativity and explore art materials and techniques in a fun and relaxed environment. There will be activities such as drawing, painting, and collaging, using an array of mediums.

All skill levels are welcomed, and all materials are provided.

$40 per session.

January 15 – Abstract Painting

January 22 – Mixed Media Exploration

January 29 – Watercolour Techniques

February 5 – Mini Acrylic Paintings

February 12 – Floral Designs with Dots

February 19 – Animation Animals

February 26 – Water-Based Oil Painting

March 5 – Canvas Bag Fabric Painting

Join Andrea Niven of Bear Foot Studios for a series of art classes for adults on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am until 11am.

Come out for a morning of creativity and explore art materials and techniques in a fun and relaxed environment. There will be activities such as drawing, painting, and collaging, using an array of mediums.

All skill levels are welcomed, and all materials are provided.

$40 per session.

January 15 – Abstract Painting

January 22 – Mixed Media Exploration

January 29 – Watercolour Techniques

February 5 – Mini Acrylic Paintings

February 12 – Floral Designs with Dots

February 19 – Animation Animals

February 26 – Water-Based Oil Painting

March 5 – Canvas Bag Fabric Painting

Join Andrea Niven of Bear Foot Studios for a series of art classes for adults on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am until 11am.

Come out for a morning of creativity and explore art materials and techniques in a fun and relaxed environment. There will be activities such as drawing, painting, and collaging, using an array of mediums.

All skill levels are welcomed, and all materials are provided.

$40 per session.

January 15 – Abstract Painting

January 22 – Mixed Media Exploration

January 29 – Watercolour Techniques

February 5 – Mini Acrylic Paintings

February 12 – Floral Designs with Dots

February 19 – Animation Animals

February 26 – Water-Based Oil Painting

March 5 – Canvas Bag Fabric Painting