Westland Gallery
Past Workshops
Relief Printing with Jen Hamilton ~ June 3, 10, 17, and 24
Available
Explore relief printmaking during this 4-week workshop led by artist and arts educator Jen Hamilton. You will learn the fundamentals and beyond, focusing on the linocut process including carving, inking, hand printing and editioning. All experience levels are welcome; materials list provided prior to the first class. Dates: TUESDAYS June 3, 10, 17, and 24, 6:30 to 8:30pm Price: $195+HST for 4 classes

Painting Expressive Landscapes with Corinne Garlick ~ May 25, June 8, 22, and 29 [SOLD OUT!]
Available
Join professional artist Corinne Garlick to learn how to paint an expressive landscape using dynamic colour and composition, in acrylic or oil paint. Whether this is your first workshop with Corinne or you’ve worked with her before and would like to learn more, she will walk you through each step of your painting. This workshop will be held for 2.5 hours on a mainly bi-weekly basis to allow for extra time between classes to work on your painting before meeting again for feedback and next steps. No experience necessary; materials list provided prior to the first class. Dates: SUNDAYS May 25, June 8, 22, and 29*, 4:30 to 7:00pm *note that there is only one week between the last 2 classes, while the others are held bi-weekly Price: $243.75 +HST for 4 classes

Learn to Paint Watercolour Florals with Alia Kashgari ~ April 1, 8, 15 [SOLD OUT!]
Available
Lose yourself in the beauty of florals! Join artist Alia Kashgari for a beginner-friendly watercolour workshop where you will learn to paint loose, free-flowing floral and foliage designs in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. With Alia’s guidance, you will gain confidence in using watercolours to bring your visions to life, and by the end of the workshop you will have completed 3 stunning hand-painted cards, perfect for gifting or framing. No experience necessary—just bring yourself and a willingness to explore! Materials list is provided prior to the first class. Dates: TUESDAYS April, 1, 8, 15, 6:30 to 8:30pm Price: $145.50+HST for 3 classes

Creating Texture in Watercolour with Susan Garrington ~ March 4, 11, 18, & 25 [SOLD OUT!]
Available
During this workshop, you will explore techniques to create texture using watercolour paint, with the goal of strengthening and developing each participant’s skills and style. This workshop is intended for those with experience working in watercolour; materials list provided prior to the first class. Dates: TUESDAYS March 4, 11, 18, 25, 6:30 to 8:30pm Price: $195+HST for 4 classes

Painting an Expressive Landscape with Corrine Garlick ~ February 4, 11, 18, & 25 [SOLD OUT!]
Available
Join professional artist Corrine Garlick for a fun workshop where you will learn to paint an expressive landscape using dynamic colour and composition, in acrylic or oil paint. No experience necessary; materials list provided prior to the first class. Dates: TUESDAYS February 4, 11, 18, 25, 6:30 to 8:30pm Price: $195+HST for 4 classes

Needle Felted Hare with Natashja Woodsma Spenler ~ January 7, 14, 21, & 28
Available
This workshop is for beginners and anyone with prior experience working with felt that wants to learn how to create a needle-felted hare from start to finish. Students will create a wire armature and learn to build their hare using wool fibers and a felting needle. Students will develop skills in proportion, creating realistic details such as eyes, and blending of wool colours to achieve a realistic coat. The cape and basket are customizable with multiple colour options to be selected by each student in class. Dates: TUESDAYS January 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:30 to 8:30pm Price: $295 for 4 classes This price includes all materials & supplies!
