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 …

Nature in Abstraction

Student practicing abstract painting techniques at Avenue Road Arts School.

Nature in AbstractionNature’s organic symmetry, asymmetry, colour, line and shape is a true divine design. The natural world has been a source of inspiration, a means to document time and …

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 …

Expressing Mood and Emotion Through Paint

Stylized figurative painting from an expressive arts workshop at Avenue Road Arts School.

Expressing Mood and Emotion Through PaintExpressing Mood and Emotion Through Paint is a four-week virtual course designed for artists of all levels who seek to infuse their work with deeper …

Modern Painting: The Monet to Matisse Era

Martha Johnson art work

Modern Painting: The Monet to Matisse EraModern Painting: The Monet to Matisse Era provides an expressive and technical exploration of the century-long transition from naturalism to abstraction, framed by the …

The Painter’s Blueprint: Foundations of Preliminary Drawing

Image of paper pends and paintbrushes

The Painter’s Blueprint: Foundations of Preliminary DrawingThe Painter’s Blueprint is a focused six-week virtual intensive designed to sharpen the observational and structural skills essential for any painting practice. Led by …

Luminous Watercolours: Fluidity, Reflections & Shorelines

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 …

The Art of the Landscape Painting

Martha Johnson Drawing Painting Trees

The Art of the Landscape PaintingJoin artist Martha Johnson in the virtual studio to explore the transformative power of expressive landscape painting. Drawing upon her deep connection to the expansive …

Art of the Moment: Contemporary Painting

Intuitive Mark Making Nature & Gesture

Art of the Moment: Contemporary PaintingJoin renowned artist Martha Johnson for a nine-week virtual exploration focused on elevating your painterly approach. This is an intensive opportunity to scrutinize the foundational …

Acrylic Art: Intermediate Painting

Acrylic Art: Intermediate PaintingJoin artist and mentor Martha Johnson in this dedicated in-person painting course, specifically tailored for students prepared to further develop their painting skills and deepen their practice. …