Creative Beginnings: Medium Exploration
Thursdays January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th; February 5th, 2026
(5 weeks)
8-9:30 pm
all materials plus set up and clean up included
 
This class is all about enjoying the process of learning art. No experience is needed. Over five weeks, you’ll explore different tools, techniques, and media, building your skills and confidence along the way.
 
What You’ll Learn:
How to draw, shade, and bring your ideas to life.
The basics of colour and painting in acrylic and watercolours.
Techniques to build your confidence and creativity.
By the end, you’ll have a collection of art pieces.
 
Weekly Plan:
Week 1: Let’s Start Drawing & Shading Made Simple
Focus: Learn how to create simple drawings using lines, shapes, and forms.
Activities: Introduction to tools, fun line exercises, and basic observational drawing.
Takeaway: A solid start to your drawing journey.
Focus: Use light and shadow to make drawings look 3D.
Week 2: Adding Color
Focus: Learn the basics of colour theory and blending.
Activities: Explore the colour wheel and practice layering colours with pencils or pastels (chalk/oil).
Takeaway: Understand how to work with colour effectively.
Week 3: Watercolor Basics
Focus: Experiment with watercolour techniques like washes and blending.
Activities: Create a simple watercolour piece using basic techniques.
Takeaway: Feel more comfortable using watercolors.
Week 4: Acrylic Basics
Focus: Arrange elements in your artwork and understand basic painting techniques
Activities: Painting a still life.
Takeaway: Create a painting with depth and dimension.
Week 5: Your Final Artwork
Focus: Apply what you’ve learned to create a final piece of your choice.
Activities: Guided time to create and share your work with the group.
Takeaway: A finished piece that showcases your progress and creativity. Develop confidence in your style.
 
Let's have some fun!
Learn in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Explore different techniques and materials to find what you enjoy.
Build your skills while discovering your creative side.
 
*Credit will be offered for absences with one week's prior notice. If you are feeling unwell, we will happily reschedule
 
*Returning students are welcome to start their self-directed project at their leisure