Simply Slow Down: Nature-Inspired Painting

Reconnect with your innate creativity and the beauty of the natural world in this two-day painting workshop with Farida Zaman. We’ll explore a mindful approach to abstract art, allowing organic forms and colours to guide your brush.

Face to Face: Creative & Social Portrait Drawing

Drawing by Rose

Grab your sketchbook and join us for a fun, social short course where you’ll learn to draw unique portraits! Capture faces and expressions while building your skills in a relaxed, friendly setting.

Mindful & Meditative Mark Making

Art student receiving personalized instruction in an independent study class at Avenue Road Arts School, Toronto

Immerse yourself in the calming rhythm of mark making, exploring line, pattern, and texture as pathways to presence and creative discovery. This course invites you to find meditation in the very act of creation.

Expressive Drawing: Colour, Line, Texture

Expressive drawing from our instructor

Deepen your drawing practice by exploring the expressive interplay of colour, line, and texture. This course invites you to cultivate a dynamic visual vocabulary and enrich your artistic interpretations.

Creative Digital Photography: Beyond the Basics

DSLR and Smartphone Photography for Beginners

Tired of your photos not quite capturing the moment? Let’s move beyond “auto” mode and start creating images you’re truly proud of, using the camera you already have.

Drawing for Beginners

Begin your artistic journey with drawing and discover a powerful path to creative expression and mindfulness. This course invites beginners and the creatively curious to build foundational skills with confidence.

Classical Painting Techniques: Replicating the Masters

Classical painting by Alanna

Ever wonder about the techniques and practices the Old Masters employed in their painting? This course demystifies their secrets, giving you the tools to bring that classic luminosity and depth into your own work.