Join Amita Maru for a fun, interactive workshop to learn the ancient art of creating henna designs! Perfect for beginners—no experience necessary. Under Amita’s guidance, you will create simple floral and geometric designs to build complex, beautiful patterns. Amita Maru is a local artist specializing in jewelry and beading. Amita learned how to make henna […]

Experienced photographer Jennifer Gilbert will take participants through what judges look for when reviewing photographs in an image competition. This usually includes vision, impact composition and technical aspects. Jennifer will review what each of these mean and how you can look at your own work through a constructive lens. There will also be an opportunity […]

Zentangle is a joyful way to express yourself whether you are new to drawing or are a seasoned artist. Join certified Zentangle instructor Chari-Lynn Reithmeier as she guides you on a journey of mindfulness that leads you to create beautiful patterns. Zentangle is a meditative, stress relieving practice that allows you to detach from screens […]

In this three-hour workshop, each participant will receive a curated Mini Gouache Art Kit to use during class — and to take home afterward.We’ll begin with a simple colour-mixing exploration using a mini colour wheel, learning how a limited primary palette can open into a full range of harmonious tones.From there, I’ll guide participants step-by-step […]

Join artist Joanne Lomas to learn the art of gel plate printmaking by rolling, brushing, stenciling and stamping using acrylic paint on a soft gel plate. You’ll learn about printmaking, colour combinations and you will make your own memorable monoprints. This is a fun afternoon experimenting with layers of shapes, colour, paint and various papers. […]

Join Amita Maru for a fun, interactive workshop to learn the ancient art of creating henna designs! Perfect for beginners—no experience necessary. Under Amita’s guidance, you will create simple floral and geometric designs to build complex, beautiful patterns. Amita Maru is a local artist specializing in jewelry and beading. Amita learned how to make henna […]

Have fun and learn! Explore the world of gel plate transfers with Joanne Lomas, a talented artist and experienced teacher. You will learn how to transfer an image from a laser copy or magazine page to a gel plate plate, then transfer the image from the gel plate to the paper stock. The image is […]

Abstract art lets you express ideas, impressions and the unseen. You aren't painting something - you are painting how that something makes you feel. Do you want to foster your creativity by exploring, or loosen your style, or move from representative to abstract? Sue will take you through guided exercises using fluid paint on watercolour […]

Bring your drawing materials and paper and stretch your drawing muscles at BMFA’s Open Life Drawing Sessions with a live model. These open life drawing sessions Life Drawing sessions are an opportunity to work on observation skills and drawing techniques. Open Life Sessions do NOT include instruction. Chairs provided.

Sharpen your observation skills and explore portrait drawing in a relaxed, supportive setting 🎨 Jocelyn will guide you through the basic steps of how to create a realistic portrait. She will show you how to apply proportions, light and shadow to create representational features of the face, the head and shoulders. Led by a practicing […]

Learn the essential techniques you need to paint confidently with Acrylics or Oils! Starting with the anatomy of your paint, weekly projects explore innovative possibilities of your medium. All techniques and exercises will be carefully demonstrated, using photo reference, still life and explained in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format. Here are the broad outlines of topics […]

Unlock the beauty of the Cyanotype Print Workshop at the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts. Join us in exploring the magic of this historical photographic process. Jo will bring materials to print with or you are welcome to bring your own materials and even use found material. When these materials are placed on photo […]

Explore the fascinating medium of linocut printing on fabric and create your own wearable art 🧵 in this hands-on BMFA workshop. You will create your own design, learn how to transfer your image, and then carve your design onto a soft lino block Using various pressing techniques, you’ll use textile ink to print onto participant […]