The Old Masters’ Method: Grisaille and French Glazing

Classical charcoal still life studies and value scales from a drawing fundamentals class.

The Old Masters’ Method: Grisaille and French GlazingThe Old Masters’ Method is a specialized two-day in-person workshop led by Alanna Peters that explores the sophisticated intersection of classical tradition and …

The Digital Landscape: Procreate Expressions (Ages 14+)

Surreal digital landscape illustration created in a digital painting course in Toronto.

The Digital Landscape: Procreate Expressions (Ages 14+)The Digital Landscape: Procreate Expressions is an immersive three-hour virtual workshop designed to open your practice from traditional painting to the digital frontier. Led …

Plein Air in Bloom: Spring Florals and Lakeside Light

Artist painting outdoors on an easel during a Toronto plein air landscape class.

Plein Air in Bloom: Spring Florals and Lakeside LightThis one-day workshop provides an expert-guided framework for painting on-site at one of Canada’s premier public gardens. Working amidst the peak bloom …

Plein Air in the Gardens: The Botanical Landscape

Spring 2026 student painting a river landscape during an outdoor plein air session.

Plein Air in the Gardens: The Botanical LandscapeExperience the rewards of working from life in the stunning surroundings of the Toronto Botanical Gardens. This one-day workshop, led by acclaimed plein …

Procreate Portal: Painting Your Own Reality (Ages 14+) (In Person)

Digital art student using a stylus to create a landscape on a tablet at ARAS.

Procreate Portal: Painting Your Own Reality (Ages 14+) (In Person)Where traditional technique meets the digital frontier. Led by artist Frannie Potts, this workshop is for students ready to translate their …

Figure in the Imaginary Landscape: Drawing & Painting from the Model

Mixed media figure drawing and landscape sketch from a Spring 2026 art course.

Figure in the Imaginary Landscape: Drawing & Painting from the ModelJoin us for an exclusive one-day intensive, Figure in the Imaginary Landscape, led by celebrated artist Sadko Hadzihasanovic. This workshop …

Luminous Watercolours: Fluidity, Reflections & Shorelines

Advanced watercolor painting from an adult art program in Toronto.

Luminous Watercolours: Fluidity, Reflections & ShorelinesThis immersive single-day workshop invites you to explore the captivating interplay of light and liquid as we transition into the vibrant spring season. Under the …

Gouache Immersion: Media, Form and Colour

painting Gouache

Gouache Immersion: Media, Form and ColourJoin Andrew Judd in this intensive workshop dedicated to a hands-on exploration of the versatile gouache medium. Over two sessions, students will be guided through …

Spring in Bloom: Abstract Impressionist Florals

Spring in Bloom: Abstract Impressionist FloralsJoin Farida Zaman for this immersive one-day workshop, designed to inspire your personal style within the genre of abstract florals. Working directly from a live …

Building Layers & Texture: Mixed Media, Paper, Paint

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

Building Layers & Texture: Mixed Media, Paper, PaintThis in-person workshop is an exploration of material interaction and surface creation. Under the guidance of ARAS Creative Director and educator, Evan Faith …

Watercolour Landscapes: The Art of the Expressive Wash

Watercolour Landscapes: The Art of the Expressive WashThis single-day workshop invites you to move beyond rigid detail and develop a personal style rooted in loose, gestural brushwork. Under the direction …

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.