Online Courses

I  have moved my teaching ONLINE using Zoom! Below are my current course listings. Do you have questions? Maybe I have answered them on my FAQ page here.

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2023 Spring Course Offerings

Exploring drawing and painting, adult – virtual
Each time this course runs, new themes and projects are introduced as we express our creativity in this introductory visual art class! Lessons explore different drawing and/or painting techniques by completing a finished artwork! All levels are welcome! Supplies: Pencil and paper for the first day and watercolors introduced afterwards. Can’t attend the live meeting? A recording of each class will be shared with everyone registered to watch for the first time or to re-watch. Offered live online via Zoom with Dovercourt Recreation.

Wednesdays 1:30- 3:30 pm (Slight time change)
April 12 – May 10 (5 sessions)
and/or (each block of 5 sessions is a new set of lessons)
May 17 – June 14 (5 sessions)
info@dovercourt.org | Tel. 613-798-8950
Registration/price information available March 28th!

VIRTUAL ART CLASSES OFFERED with the City of Ottawa are listed below (Note: These classes are not recorded, but adult classes come with lesson notes)

Drawing and Painting – Virtual – Adult
Develop drawing skills as a basis for painting and design. Unleash the creative possibilities with colour. Investigate the strengths of classical and contemporary visual artists. Requires a personal electronic device with internet connection.
Offered online via Zoom with the City of Ottawa.

Mon 10:00 AM – Noon EST (with break in the middle) 
17 Apr 2023 – 12 Jun 2023 (no class May 22)
Course code: #43900
$137.47 (65+ get 10% discount) for 8 sessions
virtual.virtuel@ottawa.ca l 613-325-5073
REGISTER HERE

Loose Watercolour Florals – Virtual
Learn to paint roses, filler flowers, berries and leaves in a loose style. Some experience with watercolour is recommended but not required. Requires a personal electronic device with internet connection. Offered online via Zoom with the City of Ottawa.

Mon 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST (with break in the middle) 
17 Apr 2023 – 8 May 2023
Course code: #44239 (4 sessions)
$85.92 (65+ get 10% discount)
virtual.virtuel@ottawa.ca l 613-325-5073
REGISTER HERE

Painting – Painting with Primaries – Virtual – Adult
Come learn about colour mixing and colour theory with this painting class where we only use three colours: red, blue and yellow. Paint simple but striking scenes and see how far these primary colours can go. Requires a personal electronic device with internet connection. Offered online via Zoom with the City of Ottawa.
This class is taught using watercolours. 

Mon 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST (with break in the middle) 
15 May 2023 – 12 Jun 2023 (no class May 22)
Course code: #44356 (4 sessions)
$85.92 (65+ get 10% discount)
virtual.virtuel@ottawa.ca l 613-325-5073
REGISTER HERE

Drawing – Coloured Pencils – Virtual – Adult
Discover the tips and tricks used to sketch your natural surroundings with coloured pencils! Learn the basics of drawing and how to create captivating compositions. Requires a personal electronic device with internet connection.
Offered online via Zoom with the City of Ottawa.

Tue 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST (with break in the middle)
18 Apr 2023 – 6 Jun 2023
Course code:#49713 (8 sessions)
$171.84 (65+ get 10% discount)
virtual.virtuel@ottawa.ca l 613-325-5073
REGISTER HERE

Travel Sketching and Painting – Virtual – Adult
Have you always wanted to be able to sketch your surroundings or urban/rural landscapes with ease? This is a fun introduction to a variety of sketching and painting techniques. Projects will show you how to draw proportionally using perspective and will include many tips and tricks on how to make your travel sketching experience (whether you are indoors or outside) a breeze! Pencils, ink, and watercolours will be explored in this course. Requires a personal electronic device with internet connection.
Offered online via Zoom with the City of Ottawa.

Tue 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST
18 Apr 2023 – 6 Jun 2023
Course code:#45226 (8 sessions)
$171.84 (65+ get 10% discount)
virtual.virtuel@ottawa.ca l 613-325-5073
REGISTER HERE

Art Journalling – Virtual – Adult
Play with new materials and ideas, practice and reflect on your art, and unlock your creativity through art journalling. Explore drawing, painting and mixed media through a variety of instructor and student directed projects and exercises. Requires a personal electronic device with internet connection. Offered online via Zoom with the City of Ottawa.

Wed 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST
19 Apr 2023 – 10 May 2023
Course code:#43203 (4 sessions)
$85.92 (65+ get 10% discount)
virtual.virtuel@ottawa.ca l 613-325-5073
REGISTER HERE

Landscape in Watercolours – Virtual
Paint a simple watercolour landscape using wet on wet watercolour blending techniques. No experience required. Requires a personal electronic device with internet connection. Offered online via Zoom with the City of Ottawa.

Wed 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST
17 May 2023 – 7 Jun 2023
Course code:#44189 (4 sessions)
85.92 (65+ get 10% discount)
virtual.virtuel@ottawa.ca l 613-325-5073
REGISTER HERE

Drawing and Painting – Virtual – Child
Taught entirely virtually, participants learn to paint and draw with charcoal, conte, watercolours, etc. Advanced techniques and learning opportunities available. Supply kit available for pick up. Requires a personal electronic device with internet connection. Requires a personal electronic device with internet connection.
Offered online via Zoom with the City of Ottawa.

Younger group (6-9 year olds)
Sat 10:00 AM – Noon EST
22 Apr 2023 – 17 Jun 2023
Course code:#43901 (8 sessions)
virtual.virtuel@ottawa.ca l 613-325-5073
REGISTER HERE

OR

Older group (year 9-15 olds)
Sat 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM EST
22 Apr 2023 – 17 Jun 2023
Course code:#43902 (8 sessions)
virtual.virtuel@ottawa.ca l 613-325-5073
REGISTER HERE

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VIRTUAL ART CLASSES OFFERED with the Ottawa School of Art listed below
(These classes include lesson recordings)

Drawing for the absolute and terrified beginner, Virtual – Adults
This course offers a comfortable and encouraging introduction to the elements of
traditional drawing. We will practice your observational skills while studying shade, mass, values, line, still life, the figure, portraits, landscape, and more! Learn simple tips and tricks that make a difference in how you see and draw, creating a solid foundation for future artwork. Offered online via Zoom with the Ottawa school of art. Registered students have access to password protected recordings of each lesson.

Mon 4 – 6:30 PM EST (8 sessions)
24 Apr – 19 Jun 2023 (no class May 22)
Course code: P23Z001A
Fee: $230.00
info@artottawa.ca | Tel. (613) 241-7471
REGISTER HERE

Drawing for the not so terrified, Virtual – Adults
This course is for those who have taken a beginner drawing class, preferably the Drawing for the Absolute and Terrified Beginner, and wish to expand their drawing repertoire! Lessons are geared to build on and develop skills explored in previous drawing art study. We will cover still life, the figure, portraits, and more! Ask for the outline for the precursor of this course (if you never took it) to gauge if you want to take this class or the introductory version. Offered online via Zoom with the Ottawa school of art. Registered students have access to password protected recordings of each lesson.

Tues 4 – 6:30 PM EST (10 sessions)
25 Apr – 27 Jun 2023
Course code: P23Z001B
Fee: $260.00
info@artottawa.ca | Tel. (613) 241-7471
REGISTER HERE

Creative Illustration: Drawing and Painting, Virtual – Adults
Illustration is about how to translate your ideas and concepts visually. This course serves as a fun introduction to illustration and its variety of styles, techniques, and topics (such as character design and book illustration)! We will work on short and engaging art projects that focus on how to unlock your creativity and imagination! All levels are welcome! Offered online via Zoom with the Ottawa school of art. Registered students have access to password protected recordings of each lesson.

Wed 4 – 6:30 PM EST (10 sessions)
26 Apr – 28 Jun 2023
Course code: $260.00
Fee: P23Z001C
info@artottawa.ca | Tel. (613) 241-7471
REGISTER HERE 

 
ART JOURNAL FREE LIVE SESSION

Each lesson will include a mini lesson from myself or a special guest teacher from the local arts community! Whether you are new to art or have always been artistic, keeping an art journal is a fun way to be creative! It is a place to try out new materials, techniques, and reflect on your art and life. Offered live online via Zoom. 

Next lesson: TBD

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