Drawing & Painting

Adult: Drawing & Painting

16 and up / Adult

Intro to Acrylics

Acrylic paint is the perfect medium for beginner painters as it is fast-drying and versatile, which allows you to easily add layers and make changes as you go along. Learn basic techniques on canvas and paper while creating a one-of-a-kind artworks to hang on your walls. Choose from a variety of images for inspiration or bring […]

Date:May 12th, 2026  -  June 23rd, 2026

Time:6:30 pm

Fee:$220.00

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Adult: Drawing & Painting

16 and up / Adult

AP – Watercolour Practices for Mindfulness

Explore the flow of watercolour to challenge perfectionism and practice mindfulness. By focusing on the calming process of colour blending and movement, rather than perfect outcomes, participants will be invited to use these processes as a tool to promote relaxation and practice self-care. Through guided prompts, you will be encouraged to respond in ways that […]

Date:May 6th, 2026  -  May 6th, 2026

Time:6:30 pm

Fee:$55.00

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Adult: Drawing & Painting

16 and up / Adult

Create-a-Date: Watercolour Cards

Explore the basics of watercolour painting. You will be introduced to the mysteries of this popular medium, while learning the importance of composition and colour theory to create a set of beautiful cards to share with your loved ones or frame in your home. Materials provided. Beginners welcome, no experience necessary! Each participant must register […]

Date:May 9th, 2026  -  May 9th, 2026

Time:6:00 pm

Fee:$40.00

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Adult: Drawing & Painting

16 and up / Adult

Create-a-Date: Collage

Get creative with collage! Choose from a variety of materials and have fun with found images. This playful medium allows you to build a narrative using pictures, words, silhouettes, and coloured paper, with a composition that can be moved around until you’re satisfied to glue it in place. Materials provided. Beginners welcome, no experience necessary! […]

Date:June 14th, 2026  -  June 14th, 2026

Time:2:00 pm

Fee:$40.00

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Adult: Drawing & Painting

16 and up / Adult

AP – Brush Lab: Chinese Calligraphy

Do you feel painting is difficult? This workshop offers a refreshing perspective: if you can write, you can paint! Using a bamboo brush, ink, and mineral pigments, participants will be introduced to the history of calligraphy and painting through figures such as Yan Zhenqing (颜真卿)and Bada Shanren (八大山人), and then move on to exploring brush […]

Date:May 23rd, 2026  -  May 24th, 2026

Time:10:30 am

Fee:$80.00

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Adult: Drawing & Painting

16 and up / Adult

Intro to Drawing

Be guided to understand the fundamental practice of drawing using essential materials: newsprint, rag paper, pencil, and charcoal. Students will learn about perspective, value, mark making, contour, contrast, negative space, and more while working from still life and photo references. This is an excellent starter class to develop drawing skills. Materials included.

Date:May 11th, 2026  -  June 22nd, 2026

Time:6:30 pm

Fee:$150.00

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Turquoise blue guide of the Casa Winter Program Guide with a winter landscape and two penguins.

Casa Program Guide

The Casa Program Guide is produced three times a year; Winter, Spring/Summer and Fall. Inside the guide find listings for the upcoming class and workshop schedule, upcoming exhibitions at The Gallery, information about artists in residence and seasonal events in the building. Program guides are free. Pick-up guides at Casa or at facilities throughout the city.