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 …

Sketch the Market: Ink, Watercolour and Washes

Watercolor ink painting workshop student working in a sketchbook outdoors in Toronto.

Sketch the Market: Ink, Watercolour and WashesSuitable for beginners as well as experienced artists, this short course offers a focused exploration of plein air sketching, using drawing as a way …

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 …

Face to Face: Creative & Social Portrait Drawing

students in face to face portrait class

Face to Face: Creative & Social Portrait DrawingThis four-week social and interactive course is dedicated to the essential skills and sheer pleasure of drawing faces, offering a low-pressure environment for …

Drawing Beyond Basics

Drawing beyond basics work by rose

Drawing Beyond Basics“Drawing Beyond Basics” is a five-week course designed for students who have completed a beginner level drawing course or have equivalent experience and are ready to refine their …

Face to Face: Creative & Social Portrait Drawing – FEBRUARY

Drawing by Rose

Face to Face: Creative & Social Portrait Drawing – FEBRUARYThis four-week social and interactive course is dedicated to the essential skills and sheer pleasure of drawing faces, offering a low-pressure …

Face to Face: Creative & Social Portrait Drawing – JANUARY

Drawing by Rose

Face to Face: Creative & Social Portrait Drawing – JANUARYThis four-week social and interactive course is dedicated to the essential skills and sheer pleasure of drawing faces, offering a low-pressure …

Drawing Beyond Basics: Building Skills

Drawing Beyond Basics NEW

Drawing Beyond Basics: Building Skills“Drawing Beyond Basics” is a five-week course designed for students who have completed a beginner level drawing course or have equivalent experience and are ready to …