Fall ZOOM Classes 2024
Sep
7
to Nov 30

Fall ZOOM Classes 2024

Fall Zoom Art Classes - 4 sessions for each theme
Saturdays, 10-12:30noon EST

• Animal Crackers: September 7, 14, 21, 28

• Fauve Landscapes: October 12, 19, November 2, 9

• Into the Night: November 16, 23, 30, Dec 7

Art Mass - 9 sessions package (half price of regular classes)

  • Sunday, September 8, 15, 22 from 10am-12:30noon EST

  • Sunday, October 13, 20 from 10am-12:30noon EST

  • Sunday, November 3, 10, 17, 24 from 10am-12:30noon EST

dates that have changed are noted in BOLD text

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Visual Arts Mississauga Workshops
Sep
29
to Dec 1

Visual Arts Mississauga Workshops

Expressive Landscapes

Sunday, Sept. 29 - 10:00am-3:00pm

Be inspired by Sharlena’s joy of painting, while following her step-by-step instruction to create a landscape with the signature trees, and impressionistic like the Group of Seven. With a vibrant palette and luscious, expressive brushstrokes, learn how to apply acrylic paint on a coloured ground and capture the spirit of northern Ontario in your own style. All levels of experience are welcome! Coffee, tea & snack included. Materials included. Code: F24- APAW-0101D

Colourful Skies

Sunday, Nov. 3 - 10:00am-3:00pm

Make your mark with lyrical brushstrokes! Master brush techniques using acrylic paint to capture the movement and vivid colour of clouds and water reflections of a sunset landscape. This workshop aims to develop a confident, signature stroke that will convey the spirit and tone of narrative elements in your future works. All levels of experience welcome! Coffee, tea & snack included. Materials included. Code: F24-APAW-0102D

Pet Portraits

Sunday, Dec. 1 - 10:00am-3:00pm

Join Sharlena in the studio to capture the colourful character of your beloved pet in this playful acrylic painting workshop! Work from your own photo and follow a step by step process to create a fun portrait on 12”x12” canvas. All levels of experience welcome. Coffee, tea & snack included. Materials included. Code: F24-APAW-0103D

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SOYRA • The Magic of Mixed Media
Nov
20
10:00 AM10:00

SOYRA • The Magic of Mixed Media

This 1-day workshop will reveal the versatility of mixed media drawing and painting applications, to create inspiring, expressive landscapes. Embrace lively discussions and demonstrations, constructive critiques and direction for all levels. 

Materials that can be explored depending on what you already have: charcoal, gold leaf, glitter, soft pastel, coloured pencil, water-based paints (ink, watercolour, gouache, acrylics) on drawing paper or birch wood.

Materials not included.  Supply list sent to registrants.

Register with the Society of York Region Artists here

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Clarkson Society of Artists 202
Jan
29
10:00 AM10:00

Clarkson Society of Artists 202

For CSA Members: Explore the lives and works of Georgia O'Keeffe, Emily Carr and Frida Kahlo. These remarkable women listened to their own voices at a very interesting time in art history, defining a legacy with a connection to nature, passionate drive, and skill-based process. Sharlena will begin with a slideshow that looks at the spirit connection between these artists, and share works created in recent classes with a live painting demonstration of a landscape inspired by the impressionistic works of Emily Carr. For members that wish to create after lunch, Sharlena can apply the process in your chosen medium with a landscape photo that is meaningful to you. 

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Techniques of the Impressionists • Belleville Art Association Workshop
Feb
8
10:00 AM10:00

Techniques of the Impressionists • Belleville Art Association Workshop

For BAA Members: Study the Masters of Impressionism to inspire expressionism in your future brushwork and colour explorations! Look at the history, theory, and techniques to understand what influenced these artists and how modern painting has since been profoundly affected.  Sharlena will begin with a slideshow with a live painting demonstration leading everyone to participate and create their own works. Sharlena can apply the process in your chosen medium with a landscape photo that is meaningful to you. 

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Clinehouse Studios • Group of Seven Workshops
Oct
5
to Oct 6

Clinehouse Studios • Group of Seven Workshops

  • Clinehouse Gallery & Studio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Autumn Landscapes 

Saturday, October 5th, 10am-4pm

Study the history, adventures and artworks of Lawren Harris and Franklin Carmichael, each with a unique style and spiritual approach to painting harvest-coloured treescapes with deep emotion. Sharlena will guide you step-by-step to re-create these masters' works, learning from their key techniques, colour mixing and personal expression to be adventurers in paint and capture the wild spirit of Autumn in your own strokes.

“A landscape clean and crisp in form and colour, rich in inspiration is all that an artist could wish for, begging to be used, and full of inherent possibilities.”- Carmicheal 

Winter Landscapes

Sunday October 6, 10-4pm

Be inspired by the history, adventures and artworks of A.Y Jackson and Tom Thomson, members of Canada’s beloved Group of Seven. These two friends, rebels and storytellers, shared a passion for capturing the essence of Northern Ontario lakes, sunsets, and colourful winter scenery inspires to this day. This Master class will study composition, colour and technique with lively discussions, and modern insights.

“At first, in my painting, I was interested in the old farm houses, in the barns and the trees. Later it was snow that captured my attention; the sun and the wind continually changed its colours and texture”.- Jackson.

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Society of York Region Artists
Sep
10
7:00 PM19:00

Society of York Region Artists

Presentation for Members of SOYRA

Mixed Media Power 

Let’s talk about the power of drawing and painting combined. Mixed media can be daunting even if we technically understand our favorite materials. Knowing what mediums and surfaces work well together, permission to test and be experimental, and confidently break-rules are important and empowering. 

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Amherst Island Art Retreat
Aug
18
to Aug 24

Amherst Island Art Retreat

  • The Lodge on Amherst Island (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

CONNECT TO THE SPIRIT OF THE LAND, WATER & SKY

When: SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 - SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 (6 NIGHTS)

Where: THE LODGE ON AMHERST ISLAND ART RETREAT

Cheers to the 5th year that The Lodge on Amherst Island welcomes us to their magnificent studio on Stella Bay, which promises to ignite passion, awe, and wonder in every corner of your soul! This is an opportunity to create and be inspired by the beauty of Amherst Island (between Kingston & Glenora) on Lake Ontario, Canada.

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Loyalist College Summer Arts 2024
Jul
22
to Aug 2

Loyalist College Summer Arts 2024

Master Impressionism

July 22-26 (5 days, 9am-4pm)

Study the Masters of Impressionism to inspire expressionism in your future brushwork and colour explorations! Look at the history and apply the theory Monet and Renoir developed in mini studies to explore what influenced these Impressionist artists, their work and how painting has since been profoundly affected by the movement. These classes will focus on colour theory, technique and stylization to support a final project of your own Impressionistic landscape painting. This is an open-media intermediate workshop, with demonstrations offered in acrylic and soft pastel (oil and watercolour painters are welcome).

“The light constantly changes, and that alters the atmosphere and beauty of things every minute.” - Claude Monet

The Magic of Charcoal (Mixed Media)

July 29-August 2 (5 days, 9am-4pm)

Charcoal is a cosmic medium with many formats and exciting possibilities, from traditional to contemporary applications. This charcoal-focused workshop will show its versatility in mixed media ‘drawing and painting’ applications on a range of elegant surfaces. Master drawing skills developed during the Renaissance by studying Chiaroscuro and the hazy beauty of Sfumato for dimensional portraits and still life, to experimental and expressive landscapes and abstract designs. Embrace lively discussions, innovative projects for all levels, inspiring demonstrations, constructive critiques, and finding joy in the process of creating beautiful, exciting works of art!

Materials to be explored: charcoal, gold leaf, glitter, soft pastel, coloured pencil, water-based paints (ink, watercolour, gouache, acrylics) on mylar, paper and birch wood.

Call 1-877-309-0317 ext. 0 or 613-332-1743 ext. 0 

Material lists will be emailed to students by June 1st

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Artropology Summer Games
Jun
23
to Aug 12

Artropology Summer Games

I have scheduled a few dates for ARTROPOLOGY SUMMER GAMES 🌈🥳🤩😎

You can sign up for any of the following dates, $15 CAD to register. Registration is open until the day before the game date when the ZOOM link will be emailed. Let’s plan to PLAY! 🤩🥳😍

Artropology Summer Game dates:

• Sunday June 23, 11am EST

• Friday July 5, 11am EST / 2pm PDT *Im hosting from Merrit, BC

• Monday August 12, 7pm EST

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Visual Arts Mississauga • Spring 2024 Classes
Apr
10
to Jun 11

Visual Arts Mississauga • Spring 2024 Classes

The Magic of Charcoal • Experimental Mixed Media
Charcoal is a cosmic medium with many formats and exciting mixed media possibilities, from traditional to contemporary applications. Explore gold leaf and water-based paint combinations while mastering Chiaroscuro and the hazy beauty of Sfumato for portraits, landscapes, still lifes and abstract designs. This is a safe space to experiment and play, with inspiring demonstrations, constructive critiques, and Open Studio-style sessions to work independently and discuss photography, archiving, and framing final works. 

Great Canadian Animals
This wild adventure explores uniquely Canadian animal portraits and environments. Grow in the confidence of knowing basic drawing materials and rendering accurate proportions and realistic details. Each class studies an animal such as the Atlantic Puffin, Canadian Horse, Polar Bear, Snowy Owl and Cougar, and the art of choosing good reference photos that capture spirit and personality. Colour theory, composition, design, personal style and expression are met with one-on-one direction and group critiques!  All projects feature ink and watercolour, soft pastel or watersoluable coloured pencils, with the goal of planning a complete series of works that can be merchandize into greeting cards or prints.  

Acrylic Confidence
Everyone deserves to paint with confidence, and this series of classes provides all levels of artists with the technical knowledge of acrylic paint and mediums to do just that. Learn essential techniques, starting with the anatomy of polymers, grounds and additives, pigments and colour mixing, plus many innovative possibilities of this modern medium, from glazing to palette knife tools, textures and mixed media. Subject matter will include abstractions to landscapes, and a Master Study with plenty of studio time to finish all projects. Benefit from demonstrations, critiques and personal guidance for beautiful paintings that combine knowledge with the joy of painting!

Bone Wind Fire • Master Class
For the love of nature and everyone who has dreamed of walking their own path! Explore the lives and works of Georgia O'Keeffe, Emily Carr and Frida Kahlo. These remarkable women listened to their own voice at a very interesting time in art history, defining a legacy with connection to nature, passionate drive and skill-based process. Learn from the Masters by studying key works of flowers, landscapes and symbolic imagery, with step-by-step demonstrations, critiques and OpenStudio time to create your own themed artwork inspired by one of these great women and personal interests. 

Your choice of media: watercolour, acrylics, oils or soft pastels.

Fresh Wilds 
Paint looser, bolder, freer and lighter! Push the boundaries of expressive mixed media that explore composition for bouquets and flower portraits in various styles. Have fun learning about colour, value, texture, tools and experimental acrylic mixed media combinations while strengthening your observational and conceptual skills to work more intuitively. These classes will be upbeat and liberating, fearlessly wild and philosophical, inspiring your creative courage to bloom.  

Expressive Landscapes 
Journey into the magical realms of your imagination with intuitive painting methods for abstracting from nature’s inspiration. Explore photo referencing tricks, dynamic compositions, unconventional tools, brushwork and colour harmonies, acrylic mediums and mixed media experimentation, all to help convey new ways of representing what you see and how you feel about the world around you. Inspiring demonstrations and exercises support Open Studio time for work with guidance in a nurturing and collaborative environment, celebrating fearless expression! 

These in person classes will be offered in the Spring 2024 schedule at Visual Arts Mississauga.

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Zoom Art Classes • Spring 2024
Mar
2
to May 26

Zoom Art Classes • Spring 2024

Bone Wind Fire • Georgia O'Keeffe, Emily Carr and Frida Kahlo
For the love of nature and everyone who has dreamed of walking their own path! Explore the lives and works of Georgia O'Keeffe, Emily Carr and Frida Kahlo. These remarkable women listened to their own voices at a very interesting time in art history, defining a legacy with a connection to nature, passionate drive and skill-based process. Learn from the Masters by studying key works of flowers, landscapes and symbolic imagery, with step-by-step demonstrations, critiques and OpenStudio time to create your own themed artwork inspired by one of these great women and personal interests. 
Art materials to be explored: Acrylics and Charcoal

Saturday mornings from 10am-12:30noon EST on ZOOM

  • March 2, 9, 16, (skip 23), 30 (4 sessions)

  • April 6, 13, 20, 27 (4 sessions)

  • May 4, 11, 18, 25 (4 sessions)

Desert & Underwater Landscapes
Experience the light, colours and spirit of the desert and sea with inspiration from my recent art residency in Arizona. Take a deep dive to explore all the wonders below and above, focusing on technical and conceptual such as colour palettes, layering textures and creating magical compositions of unique landscapes, creatures and remarkable diversity.

Art materials to be explored: water-based paint, charcoal and open drawing media such as soft pastels, coloured pencils, and ink.

Sunday mornings from 10am-12:30noon EST on ZOOM

  • March 3, 10, 17, (skip 24), 31 Easter Sunday (4 sessions)

  • April 7, 14, 21, 28 (4 sessions)

  • May 5, 12 Mother’s Day, 19, 26 (4 sessions)

Bonus Buys!

  • $400 for 12 classes = bundle pack of your theme choice = 2 classes FREE / $80 value). Includes recordings for all classes.

  • $800 for 24 classes = bundle pack of all weekend ZOOM classes for 12 weeks = 4 classes FREE + PLUS a 30min consultation or critique). Includes recordings for all classes.

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ARTROPOLOGY GAME
Jan
21
10:00 AM10:00

ARTROPOLOGY GAME

The game session is one hour long. Registrants will be sent a ZOOM link to join. 

  • Date: Sunday, January 21 AT 10am EST

Artropology is a card game that focuses on Principals and Elements of Design prompts to create a non-objective work of art in the spirit of play, and learning how to nurture your intuition and decision-making skills.

You will need:

Art materials such as brushes, alternative mark-making tools (palette knives), water container, rags, paint palette, paint in different colours and neutrals (acrylics recommended), and/or mixed media (optional ie. soft pastels, oil pastels, coloured pencils, charcoal); and one painting surface of your choice (ie. 8”x10”).

This game can be played in any media, but there are challenges with each one! Please choose what you are most comfortable with - no need to struggle with media while trying to have fun :)

Object of the game

The object is to create a small artwork following the assignments given on the cards drawn, to have fun while learning to use the Elements and Principles of Design for composition - the building blocks and stepping stones to create balanced artworks!

Expect to simply ‘play’, and not be concerned about the result. The result aims for abstract non-objective, but should you begin to see a representative image emerge, feel free to continue to paint after the game and work towards revealing the vision.

The Play

I will begin by rolling a coloured dice to randomly direct which card to pick. I will read the card out loud for everyone to hear. Grab tools and choose colours required to complete the action - you will have to make decisions even if some prompts give you specific directions. You will have 1 minute to perform the assignment. When the minute ends, I’ll call "brushes up” and draw another card.

Things to consider:

  • Begin working all over, allow the first few cards to mostly cover the page so you have a base to layer up on.

  • Repeat what works, especially if you like a thing

  • Scrap or wipe off if you immediately hate a thing

  • Don’t fall in love too soon - it could inhibit something more amazing happening in the future.

End of game

I will call approximately 15 cards and note the last two rounds, so all participants can anticipate and start finishing their artworks. Sharing results with the group is encouraged but optional! 😊

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ARTROPOLOGY GAME • New Years Day 2024
Jan
1
2:00 PM14:00

ARTROPOLOGY GAME • New Years Day 2024

The game session is one hour long. Registrants will be sent a ZOOM link to join. 

Artropology is a card game that focuses on Principals and Elements of Design prompts to create a non-objective work of art in the spirit of play, and learning how to nurture your intuition and decision-making skills.

You will need:

Art materials such as brushes, alternative mark-making tools (palette knives), water container, rags, paint palette, paint in different colours and neutrals (acrylics recommended), and/or mixed media (optional ie. soft pastels, oil pastels, coloured pencils, charcoal); and one painting surface of your choice (ie. 8”x10”).

This game can be played in any media, but there are challenges with each one! Please choose what you are most comfortable with - no need to struggle with media while trying to have fun :)

Object of the game

The object is to create a small artwork following the assignments given on the cards drawn, to have fun while learning to use the Elements and Principles of Design for composition - the building blocks and stepping stones to create balanced artworks!

Expect to simply ‘play’, and not be concerned about the result. The result aims for abstract non-objective, but should you begin to see a representative image emerge, feel free to continue to paint after the game and work towards revealing the vision.

The Play

I will begin by rolling a coloured dice to randomly direct which card to pick. I will read the card out loud for everyone to hear. Grab tools and choose colours required to complete the action - you will have to make decisions even if some prompts give you specific directions. You will have 1 minute to perform the assignment. When the minute ends, I’ll call "brushes up” and draw another card.

Things to consider:

  • Begin working all over, allow the first few cards to mostly cover the page so you have a base to layer up on.

  • Repeat what works, especially if you like a thing

  • Scrap or wipe off if you immediately hate a thing

  • Don’t fall in love too soon - it could inhibit something more amazing happening in the future.

End of game

I will call approximately 15 cards and note the last two rounds, so all participants can anticipate and start finishing their artworks. Sharing results with the group is encouraged but optional! 😊

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ARTROPOLOGY GAME • Dec 2023
Dec
10
11:00 AM11:00

ARTROPOLOGY GAME • Dec 2023

The game session is one hour long. Registrants will be sent a ZOOM link to join. 

Artropology is a card game that focuses on Principals and Elements of Design prompts to create a non-objective work of art in the spirit of play, and learning how to nurture your intuition and decision-making skills.

You will need:

Art materials such as brushes, alternative mark-making tools (palette knives), water container, rags, paint palette, paint in different colours and neutrals (acrylics recommended), and/or mixed media (optional ie. soft pastels, oil pastels, coloured pencils, charcoal); and one painting surface of your choice (ie. 8”x10”).

This game can be played in any media, but there are challenges with each one! Please choose what you are most comfortable with - no need to struggle with media while trying to have fun :)

Object of the game

The object is to create a small artwork following the assignments given on the cards drawn, to have fun while learning to use the Elements and Principles of Design for composition - the building blocks and stepping stones to create balanced artworks!

Expect to simply ‘play’, and not be concerned about the result. The result aims for abstract non-objective, but should you begin to see a representative image emerge, feel free to continue to paint after the game and work towards revealing the vision.

The Play

I will begin by rolling a coloured dice to randomly direct which card to pick. I will read the card out loud for everyone to hear. Grab tools and choose colours required to complete the action - you will have to make decisions even if some prompts give you specific directions. You will have 1 minute to perform the assignment. When the minute ends, I’ll call "brushes up” and draw another card.

Things to consider:

  • Begin working all over, allow the first few cards to mostly cover the page so you have a base to layer up on.

  • Repeat what works, especially if you like a thing

  • Scrap or wipe off if you immediately hate a thing

  • Don’t fall in love too soon - it could inhibit something more amazing happening in the future.

End of game

I will call approximately 15 cards and note the last two rounds, so all participants can anticipate and start finishing their artworks. Sharing results with the group is encouraged but optional! 😊

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DESERT LANDSCAPES 🌵 ZOOM ART CLASS
Nov
5
to Dec 3

DESERT LANDSCAPES 🌵 ZOOM ART CLASS

Experience the light, colours and spirit of the desert with inspiration from my recent art residency and study of Georgia O’Keeffe’s selected works. Explore painting rocks and mountains, expressive sunsets and skies, harmonious desert colour palettes, and textures of plant life that will nurture a love and appreciation of this enchanted landscape.

Art materials to be explored: water-based paint, coloured pencils, markers, charcoal and open drawing media.

Dates: Sunday mornings from 10am-12:30pm EST

5 sessions: Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 and Dec 3, 2023

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UNDERWATER LANDSCAPES 💦 ZOOM ART CLASS
Nov
4
to Dec 2

UNDERWATER LANDSCAPES 💦 ZOOM ART CLASS

Take a Deep Dive into an underwater fantasy world! Vibrant, thriving coral reefs, waters teeming with sea life where sharks, fish, sea urchins, and dolphins thrive. Explore mixed media drawing techniques, layering textures and colours to create magical compositions of our unique ocean landscape, sea creatures to abstract expressionism, filled with remarkable diversity.

Art materials to be explored: water-based paint, coloured pencils, markers, charcoal and open drawing media.

Dates: Saturday mornings from 10am-12:30pm EST

5 sessions: Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 and Dec 2, 2023

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Visual Arts Mississauga • Fall 2023
Nov
1
to Nov 30

Visual Arts Mississauga • Fall 2023

Mini Masters • Fauvism • Wed 1-Nov to 29-Nov from 9:30 - 12:30 pm

For Lovers of Colour! These sessions will study the history and theory of the Fauvists, to inspire colour explorations in your personal artwork. Demonstrations will primarily be in acrylic, with variations for soft pastels. Oil and watercolour painters are welcome. These classes will focus on colour, technique and stylization as we learn about this brief, yet powerful art movement that follows Impressionism and leads into expressionism. Previous experience in your chosen medium is essential. Artists for study: Henry Matisse, Maurice de Vlaminck, Andre Derain, and Auguste Herbin.

Mini Masters: Group of Seven • Wed 1-Nov to 29-Nov from 1:30 - 4:30 pm

These sessions will study the history, adventures and artworks of Canada’s beloved Group of Seven & Tom Thompson. These classes will focus on composition, process, technique, and stylization - what we can learn from the group, take away and implement into our own works, with modern insights, resources and materials. Demonstrations will primarily be in acrylic. Oil, watercolour and soft pastel artists are welcome. Previous experience in your chosen medium is essential. Artists for study: Franklin Carmichael, Lawren Harris, A. Y. Jackson, and Tom Thomson. 

Fearless Drawing • Thurs 2-Nov to 30-Nov from 9:30 - 12:30 pm

Fearless Drawing provides the technical confidence required for experimentation, imagination and joy in the creative process. This courageous adventure explores understanding various drawing materials, eye-hand coordination, chiaroscuro shading, expressive mark-making, value studies, atmospheric perspective and relative proportion. Benefit from exciting projects featuring wild animals, motivating critiques and being proud of your artwork.

Fantastic Animals • Thurs 2-Nov to 30-Nov from 1:30 - 4:30 pm

This wild adventure explores projects of uniquely fantastical animal portraits and environments using soft pastels. Fantastic Animals provides the technical confidence of knowing your materials, colour play and artistic expression, rendering accurate proportions and realistic details. Each class features an animal portrait project, motivating critiques, being proud of your artwork and experiencing joy in the creative process.

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Group of Seven • Barrie Art Club
Oct
28
1:00 PM13:00

Group of Seven • Barrie Art Club

SHARLENA WOOD: Medium of Your Choice Master Class - Group of Seven
IN-HOUSE / Full Day Workshop

Saturday, October 28th, 2023 / 10 am - 4 pm


Members and non-members can now register for this NEW IN-HOUSE workshop with Sharlena Wood: Medium of Your Choice: Master Class - Group of Seven at the Barrie Art Club.

Date: Sat, October 28, 2023 10:00 AM -  4:00 PM

  • Subject: Study of the Group of Seven's Composition, Colour and Stylization.

  • Medium: Your choice, ALL mediums are welcome 

  • Levels: Intermediate, Advanced

  • Registration: 
    - Members: $50.00
    - Non-members: $65.00

  • Register here

Join Sharlena Wood to study the history, adventures and artworks of Canada’s beloved Group of Seven and Tom Thomson. Our journey begins with a slideshow of interesting facts about the group and associated artists, then getting our brushes wet with mini studies of composition, process, technique, and stylization. This day will be filled with modern insights and materials with lively discussions that will certainly inspire your own future work!

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Arts & Letters Club • Simple Skillshare • Ink on Paper
Oct
17
10:30 AM10:30

Arts & Letters Club • Simple Skillshare • Ink on Paper

Learn how to draw using ink - all the tricks for all levels! Explore experimental, classical and expressive mark-making, creating depth, patterns, and textures. Perfect for beginners, with optional challenges for Intermediate artists.

A&L Club Members ONLY: register FREE with a lunch reservation to participate. Sign up directly with Michelle Walker - michelle.belle@sympatico.ca

Starts at 10:30 AM, break for lunch at 12 noon. Session resumes from 1:00 – 3:30PM.

Materials to bring • Please bring only what you have - do not buy anything new!

Organizers will provide ink & paper from The Japanese Paper Place (kudos of member, Nancy Jacobi).

• Tools: feathers, dip nib nibs with holder (Nibs: a fine and medium tip + handle for each nib), sable brushes, Sumi-e brushes..

• Ink Pens: Fountain pens, ball points, rollerball pens, gel pens, fine line markers/technical Pens in various tips + brush tip (optional brush tip: Pentel Pocket Brush Pen - a beautiful product with refillable ink cartridges, recommended for travelers).

• HB graphite pencil (for underdrawing).

• India Ink is waterproof (Black Star, Dr. Martin’s matte, Carbon ink) 
Japanese sumi-e ink is water-soluble. 
Either one can be thinned with water and is acceptable. Bring what you have!

• Paper (optional): paper you already have and want to explore, ie. good quality drawing paper, sized washi, or HP watercolour paper.

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Clinehouse Studios • Masters Impressionism & Fauvism
Sep
30
to Oct 1

Clinehouse Studios • Masters Impressionism & Fauvism

  • Cline House Gallery and Studio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Saturday, Sept 30th, 2023

“The light constantly changes, and that alters the atmosphere and beauty of things every minute.” - Claude Monet

Study the Masters of Impressionism to inspire expressionism in your future brushwork and colour explorations! Look at the history and apply theory Monet and Renoir developed, in mini studies to explore what influenced these Impressionists artists, their work and how painting has since been profoundly affected by the movement. 

Sunday Oct 1st, 2023

“Fauvism was our ordeal by fire... colours became charges of dynamite. They were expected to charge light... The great merit of this method was to free the picture from all imitative and conventional contact.” -Andre Derain 

For Lovers of Colour! Create your own fauvist self portrait! This workshop will focus on colour theory, technique and stylization as we learn about this brief, yet powerful art movement that follows Impressionism and leads into expressionism.

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Paradise Art Class • Garden Delights
Sep
20
10:00 AM10:00

Paradise Art Class • Garden Delights

This special drawing workshop is inspired by the beauty of Penny’s magical garden - a space created with passion, artistry, and delight. Join me for a guided art plein air experience, hosted in Penny's Garden as the source of inspiration to capture the glorious colours and textures of flowers and greenery. We gather at a round table for socials and laughter and cheers, then meander and explore as Edwin the cat does, to find beautiful, secret places that match your peace within.

Expect demonstrations for colour harmony, flower anatomy, and media blending for realism and expressionism!

All styles, levels of experience, and drawing media are welcome!

Wed Sept 20th, 2023 from 10am-4pm *outdoor class, weather permitting.

$100 includes lunch, snacks + wine and non-alcoholic refreshments 

Penny’s Magical Garden • 414 Washago Cres, Mississauga

email sharlenawood@gmail.com to put your name on the WAITING LIST.

Bring your own materials - suggested list:

  • Dress for the weather (sunscreen/sunglasses)

  • A small shoulder bag or a pencil case that ideally fits everything on the list inside of it. 

  • Sketchbook (watercolour or mixed media paper is preferred) 

  • Drawing board (optional - plexiglass or masonite board for your paper) + clips or painter’s tape

  • One graphite pencil

  • One pencil sharpener/xacto knife

  • One kneadable eraser

  • One white eraser/eraser pencil

  • One charcoal pencil and blending brush

  • 1-2 fineliner waterproof markers ie. a fine tip and brush tip

  • One white or gold gel pen, for accents (optional)

  • Set of (water soluble) coloured pencils

  • Watercolour travel set with travel brushes

  • a small container for water /or water-brushes

  • a folded paper towel 

  • inspiration to share with the group, such as books or magazines (optional)

Cancellations must be made no less than two weeks before the start date for a refund, less a $50 administrative fee. No refunds or credits for cancellations made after that time. There are no exceptions.  

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Amherst Island - Summer Art Retreat
Aug
20
to Aug 26

Amherst Island - Summer Art Retreat

THE LODGE ON AMHERST ISLAND 2023
HOSTED BY THE LODGE ON AMHERST ISLAND AND SHARLENA WOOD

  • SUMMER 2023 • AUG 20-26 (6 NIGHTS)


This is the year for FUN!

The Lodge on Amherst Island and their magnificent studio are setting out fresh linens in cozy bedrooms, and setting the dining table for us to be together again! This little gem on Stella Bay will ignite passion, awe, and wonder in every corner of your soul …. an opportunity to create and be inspired by the beauty of Amherst Island (between Kingston & Glenora) on Lake Ontario. This is where we connect to create - it’s needed and much deserved. 

Mornings will begin with inspirational challenges to exercise your imagination and expand your knowledge of materials and techniques, leading into open studio time in the afternoons for personal projects and requests. There will be unfettered guidance, demonstrations, critiques, drawing, painting in your chosen medium, mixed media expertise, specially catered meals, board games, artropology painting games, pictionary, movie night, massage therapy, bonfires, country walks, swimming, plein air painting excursions including Topsy Farms with lamb visits - music, love, hugs, laughter and fun! 

AMHERST ISLAND ART RETREAT is a nourishing, liberating experience for all levels of artists. All mediums welcomed! (oil, acrylic, watercolour, collage, monotypes, drawing). Demonstrations will be in acrylics and drawing materials.

See Retreats for more info

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Artropology Game
Aug
3
10:00 AM10:00

Artropology Game

Aug 3rd Game Cancelled. Next Date To Be Announced

The game session is one hour long. Registrants will be sent a ZOOM link to join. 


Artropology is a card game that focuses on Principals and Elements of Design prompts to create a non-objective work of art in the spirit of play, and learning how to nurture your intuition and decision-making skills.

You will need:

Art materials such as brushes, alternative mark-making tools (palette knives), water container, rags, paint palette, paint in different colours and neutrals (acrylics recommended), and/or mixed media (optional ie. soft pastels, oil pastels, coloured pencils, charcoal); and one painting surface of your choice (ie. 8”x10”).

This game can be played in any media, but there are challenges with each one! Please choose what you are most comfortable with - no need to struggle with media while trying to have fun :)

Object of the game

The object is to create a small artwork following the assignments given on the cards drawn, to have fun while learning to use the Elements and Principles of Design for composition - the building blocks and stepping stones to create balanced artworks!

Expect to simply ‘play’, and not be concerned about the result. The result aims for abstract non-objective, but should you begin to see a representative image emerge, feel free to continue to paint after the game and work towards revealing the vision.

The Play

I will begin by rolling a coloured dice to randomly direct which card to pick. I will read the card out loud for everyone to hear. Grab tools and choose colours required to complete the action - you will have to make decisions even if some prompts give you specific directions. You will have 1 minute to perform the assignment. When the minute ends, I’ll call "brushes up” and draw another card.

Things to consider:

  • Begin working all over, allow the first few cards to mostly cover the page so you have a base to layer up on.

  • Repeat what works, especially if you like a thing

  • Scrap or wipe off if you immediately hate a thing

  • Don’t fall in love too soon - it could inhibit something more amazing happening in the future.

End of game

I will call approximately 15 cards and note the last two rounds, so all participants can anticipate and start finishing their artworks. Sharing results with the group is encouraged but optional! 😊

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Jul
19
10:00 AM10:00

Fearless Drawing • Spirit Trees

Fearless Drawing • Spirit Trees

🌲 will be rescheduled in 2024

This is not your average drawing class! Sharlena’s Fearless Drawing classes provide the technical confidence required for experimentation, imagination and joy in the creative process. Explore confident mark-making and creating illusions using classical and modern techniques. Develop your observational skills and technical mastery to render with dynamic depth and remarkable details to capture the beautiful spirit of trees. Benefit from upbeat demonstrations, critiques and personal guidance for ultimate self expression. 

Main mediums: Charcoal, Soft Pastels or Watercolor and pen. Please note: Bring your own materials!

What you can expect: 

  • Understanding of various drawing materials and good mixed media combinations that will inform you of tools to pack on travel adventures.

  • Eye-hand coordination, expressive mark-making for textures, value for shading, atmospheric perspective and relative proportion. 

  • Tips for referencing photos and observing fundamental anatomy of trees.

  • Study #1 - value and line quality - charcoal

  • Study #2 - atmospheric perspective - charcoal

  • Study #3 - Canopy study in colour, texture and perspective - watercolour + ink or charcoal, or soft pastels + charcoal.

  • Being proud of the artwork you create! 

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May
19
7:00 PM19:00

Artropology - Arts & Letters Club

Artropology is a visual art card game that focuses on Principals and Elements of Design prompts to create an abstract non-objective work of art, nurturing your intuition, decision-making skills and the fundamental stepping stones to create balanced artworks. Please bring two 8x10” surface, support, tools, and materials you are most comfortable with, such as acrylics, oils, watercolours or soft pastels. Expect to simply ‘play’ and have fun. Beginners are most welcome! Hosted by Sharlena Wood - More info can be found here

AD LIB ARTROPOLOGY PAINTING GAMES NIGHT

FRIDAY, May 19

7:00 pm in the Studio

Cost - FREE!

You can be my guest! contact me if you are interested in attending (parking discount included)

You can also join the game via ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87889052766

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May
3
to May 31

Visual Arts Mississauga - Fantastic Animals

This wild adventure explores projects of uniquely fantastical animal portraits using soft pastels. Fantastic Animals provides the technical confidence of knowing your materials, rendering accurate proportions and experiencing joy in the creative process. Each class features an animal portrait project, motivating critiques and being proud of your artwork. Maximum 12 students.

Code: SDR12

Length: WED - 5 WEEKS

Level: Ages 18+, Beginner/Intermediate

Date: 03 May, 2023    -    31 May, 2023

Time: 9:30 AM    -    12:30 PM

Register at Visual Arts Mississauga website

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May
3
to May 31

Visual Arts Mississauga - Mini Masters Impressionism

These sessions will study theory from the Masters of Impressionism, to inspire expressionism in your future brushwork and colour explorations. Each class will feature history and a mini study to explore what influenced the Impressionists artists, their work and how painting since has been profoundly affected by it. Demonstrations will primarily be in acrylic, with variations for soft pastel. Watercolour and oil painters are welcome. These classes will focus on colour theory, technique and stylization. Previous experience in your chosen medium is essential. Maximum 12 students.

Code: SMT02

Length: SOLD OUT! WED - 5 WEEKS

Level: Ages 18+, Intermediate/Advanced

Date: 03 May, 2023    -    31 May, 2023

Time: 1:30 PM    -    4:30 PM

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