Enrolling Winter Courses!
We are so pleased to have a wealth of teaching artists ready to offer courses in the coming New Year of 2026 (where did the time go?)
Please take a chance to peruse our collection, including day and evening offerings to best fit a wide variety of schedules.
To see our courses divided by age group and length of offering, click here!
Please take a chance to peruse our collection, including day and evening offerings to best fit a wide variety of schedules.
To see our courses divided by age group and length of offering, click here!
Gelli Plate: Print your Heart Out!
CA$190.00
Gelli Plate: Print your Heart Out! - Wednesdays, 12:00 - 2:30
Goes from January 14th - February 11th 2026 (5 weeks)
Discover how easy it is to make your own beautiful prints for mixed media and collage, without a press!
We'll explore the wide world of gelli plate printing in an open studio format, with prompts and demos alongside your skilled teaching artist, Jen Gregory!
Twists & Turns of Painting the Person
CA$325.00
Painting the Person Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm
Goes from January 13th - March 10th 2026 (9 weeks)
Live models included for portion of classes!
People are fascinating and instructional opportunities to draw and paint
the live model have huge benefits to the artist on many levels. Students will utilize drawing techniques and oils to capture and express the essence of your subject, the person. Life drawing courses are standard practice at any art school.
There is no straight angle in the human body, so let us twist and turn our brushes to make something beautiful.
Introduction to Painting
CA$270.00
Only a few left!
Introduction to Painting: Tuesdays: 12:15 - 2:15
9 week course
Of course nothing is perfect, but by focusing on the process rather than the end product, the artist can build a powerful base to support effortless looking finishing flourishes. This course is in oil paint but learning to build up a painting through process methodology crosses genres and styles.
For beginners to intermediates, learn how to build up your painting skills alongside award-winning artist Nancy Steele.
9 week course
Of course nothing is perfect, but by focusing on the process rather than the end product, the artist can build a powerful base to support effortless looking finishing flourishes. This course is in oil paint but learning to build up a painting through process methodology crosses genres and styles.
For beginners to intermediates, learn how to build up your painting skills alongside award-winning artist Nancy Steele.
Oil Painting: Wielding the Artist's Knife
CA$90.00
Oil Painting: Wielding the Artist's Knife Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30
Runs from January 13th to 27th
Learn about one of the more forgotten tools in painting: the palette knife. Unlike common belief, the palette knife, or the artist’s knife, can be used for more than just mixing colours, and even replace the brush.
Compare the different tools used in oil painting, and experiment to find your style of painting. Open to all skill levels!
Winter Watercolours
CA$180.00
Winter Watercolours Wednesdays, 1-4
Runs from February 4th - February 25
In this four week watercolour course, you will learn several techniques and processes while producing small, winter snow studies using a limited palette.
Composition and colour theory will be discussed and applied. Exercises will be demonstrated by the instructor. All levels welcome.
Calligraphy for Teens
CA$120.00
Calligraphy for Teens: Thursdays 4-6
Generally for ages 13-17
Runs January 15th to February 3rd 2026
“Calligraphy is a kind of music not for the ears, but for the eyes.” — V. Lazursky
Discover the beauty and calm of calligraphy in this inspiring class at the Kingston School of Art. This course welcomes teens of all levels to explore the expressive art of beautiful writing.
Enjoy the flow of each stroke and create works that reflect your unique artistic voice. Calligraphy is a soothing, creative practice that brings elegance and mindfulness into every line.
Join us and let your creativity flourish through the rhythm and poetry of pen and ink.
Learn Calligraphy
CA$120.00
Learn Calligraphy Saturdays, 1-3
Runs from January 17th - Feb 7th
“Calligraphy is a kind of music not for the ears, but for the eyes.” - V. Lazursky
Discover the beauty and calm of calligraphy in this inspiring class at the Kingston School of Art. This course welcomes all ages and all levels to explore the expressive art of beautiful writing.
Enjoy the flow of each stroke and create works that reflect your unique artistic voice. Calligraphy is a soothing, creative practice that brings elegance and mindfulness into every line.
Join us and let your creativity flourish through the rhythm and poetry of pen and ink!
Exploring Art: Back to Basics
CA$340.00
Exploring Art: Back to Basics Wednesdays, 5:45 - 7:45
Goes from January 14th - March 18th 2026 (10 weeks)
*Supplies included in price, just bring yourself!
Try out different techniques and materials to learn the fundamentals of art across mediums! Each class will explore different ways to express yourself and allow you to dip a toe in to a variety of styles without committing to just one.
This course is great for beginners or those curious about trying something new each week. Students can expect to gain introductory skills in drawing, painting, clay, and beyond.
Goes from January 14th - March 18th 2026 (10 weeks)
*Supplies included in price, just bring yourself!
Try out different techniques and materials to learn the fundamentals of art across mediums! Each class will explore different ways to express yourself and allow you to dip a toe in to a variety of styles without committing to just one.
This course is great for beginners or those curious about trying something new each week. Students can expect to gain introductory skills in drawing, painting, clay, and beyond.
Learn to Draw 2
CA$240.00
Adv. Learn to Draw 2: Fridays: 10:00 - 12:00
Goes from January 16th - March 6th 2026
Advanced Learn to Draw 2 enhances basic skills and introduces new media, locations and techniques.
The course focuses on composition and technique development, with an emphasis on strong composition and colour. We will explore a variety of materials, both traditional and experimental, and learn to analyse compositions and spatial arrangements. We will draw from various sources to heighten sensitivity to line, colour, tone, texture, transparency, and layout.
Goes from January 16th - March 6th 2026
Advanced Learn to Draw 2 enhances basic skills and introduces new media, locations and techniques.
The course focuses on composition and technique development, with an emphasis on strong composition and colour. We will explore a variety of materials, both traditional and experimental, and learn to analyse compositions and spatial arrangements. We will draw from various sources to heighten sensitivity to line, colour, tone, texture, transparency, and layout.
Learn to Draw 1
CA$240.00
Learn to Draw 1: Fridays: 12:15 - 2:15
Goes from January 16th - March 6th 2026
Ideal for both beginners and intermediate students, this course offers a comprehensive exploration of drawing techniques.
The class covers the fundamentals of drawing from still life, progressing from basic copying of angles and shapes to a nuanced understanding of perspective, light, and shadow. Participants can expect a technically thorough experience that hones skills in various aspects of drawing using varied media.
Goes from January 16th - March 6th 2026
Ideal for both beginners and intermediate students, this course offers a comprehensive exploration of drawing techniques.
The class covers the fundamentals of drawing from still life, progressing from basic copying of angles and shapes to a nuanced understanding of perspective, light, and shadow. Participants can expect a technically thorough experience that hones skills in various aspects of drawing using varied media.
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