Step beyond the studio and into the landscapes of Toronto in this three-session plein air course, led by Rose Montgomery-Whicher, Evan Hutchinson, and Martha Johnson. Each session offers a distinct approach to drawing and painting outdoors, encouraging students to engage with observation, movement, sensory awareness, and composition in new ways.

Students will explore how to capture the city’s dynamic energy, from its streets and parks to its hidden natural spaces, using varied drawing and painting techniques. The course covers plein air practices such as selecting subject matter, composing an image, and working with transportable materials. Through guided exercises, students will learn how to translate their environment into expressive drawings and paintings open to all types of approaches.

This course is ideal for those who want to expand their creative practice beyond the studio, refine their observational skills, and experience the interplay between movement and mark-making in an outdoor setting. Open to all levels and media, students will work en plein air and develop an intuitive and responsive approach to drawing and painting.