Come explore and refine watercolour techniques with 2024 Clerkson Award winner Deb Baillie.  

Deb will help you de-mystify watercolour and take you step by step through to finished masterpieces you can take home!

Whether you are new to this medium or want to refine some skills, you will explore all the fabulous watercolour techniques from simple washes, to wet into wet, to playing with block techniques and you will experiment with a variety of tools and tricks to create different effects.  Your instructor Deb, was a high school art teacher for many years and is now a full time artist living in Collingwood. She will guide you through your challenges and excitement, every step of the way!  You will learn the stages involved in planning and creating your own masterpieces.  You will learn about composition, how to transfer images and tips on basic colour theory. You will have the freedom to choose your subject matter and you are encouraged to bring photos or magazine images that inspire you. You will leave the workshop with skills to further progress your watercolour expertise, as well as some final products that could include, gift cards and tags, book marks,  floral or landscape paintings,  mixed media abstract work using pen and ink and watercolour, whimsical illustrations and even some Canadian inspired pieces to celebrate Canada’s 158th birthday!